#17rh

january 19, 2025

seventeen right here — day 2

okay, so i have mixed emotions for this one.

it was the first time we bought bleacher tickets. we sold our standing tickets because the queueing number was impossible to go near the barricade. also, let me just talk about the queue. it was honestly disappointing compared to the queue for VIP/standing. they were supposed to let the bleachers in by 4:30pm but they opened the gates to the stadium at 5:30pm. this caused a delay for the other bleacher holders who were still lining up for security check. the caratzone closes at 5pm and the show starts at 6:30pm. some fans weren't able to go to the caratzone since it was already closed. the time management was distressing. i can endure VIP/standing rather than the queue for bleachers if i may be honest.

for reference, this view is bleachers mid 2 so it was on the second floor. the height was nauseating (or maybe because i wasn’t used to it). the carts were too far down and the fans stood up and literally blocked the view for the rest of us while they stood by the railings. the ushers were telling them to go back for security purposes but nobody listened (couldn’t blame them honestly).

anyway, the concert was still fun. the members made it fun. the bleachers, despite the far view, also gave their all out. i was quietly smiling while the rest sing and shout. when you’re at the ground, you don’t get to see and experience just how massive svt is for filling the stadium. so i guess that’s the beautiful experience that a bleacher seat can give you. you’re more relaxed as you enjoy the concert.

january 18, 2025

seventeen right here — day 1

this is the second time that svt started my year with a blast. another fun core memory unlocked. also, i was able to check off two items from my bucket list: 1) go solo, and 2) attend VIP.

i wasn’t really planning to attend day 1 nor go solo nor get a VIP ticket. like this is literally a last-minute decision. initially, i had a standing ticket for day 2 with my friend but when we got to know our queueing number, it was so high that i felt hopeless that i won’t get the chance to see the members up close. so, i tried looking for a VIP ticket three days before the concert. i also asked the heavens to give me a sign if i should really proceed with my plan to attend day 1. alas, a mutual of mine on twitter retweeted a selling post. it was VIP for day 1 and she was selling it at srp. last friday, i met up with the seller and also claimed the physical ticket. i immediately booked a shuttle for day 1.

it was the best decision i have ever made. despite the scorching heat, i was able to make it through, met with some of the sweetest people and i saw the members with my own eyes without having to squint nor use binoculars. one of the reasons why i also pushed to go for VIP is because this is the first time in a while that seungcheol will come to the philippines. he’s one of my biases (my other bias had enlisted last year) and with the rest of the members scheduled for military, i felt like this will be the last time that they will have a concert here.