“Anchor” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “something that serves to hold an object firmly”. Last year, South Korea-based all-Filipino boy group Hori7on announced during its first fan meeting that its official fandom is ‘‘Anchors”. As described, the name came from the “sincere hearts of fans who want to help [them] navigate toward their dreams and goals”.
And just like what an anchor can do, for the seven-member group, their fans played an important role in what kept them going and why they were able to achieve things beyond their imaginations.
Consisting of Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Reyster, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus, Hori7on is already marking its first year as a group and to express their gratitude toward Anchors, they even based their second concert after their fans—Daytour: Anchor High.
During a press conference for their upcoming concert, the members said that in a year, they had gone through a lot—from being proclaimed as the winners of the survival reality show Dream Maker to their first showcase and first concert.
“Being together as Hori7on, making the dream happen, and promoting in South Korea and of course, performing [on] a lot of stages together with the whole team It’s always a dream to have done that,” said Vinci, when asked what’s the most memorable part of being a member of Hori7on.
“The most memorable for me was our first concert because we were able to showcase our talents In front of the anchors and I’m glad that we were able to share our love for fans,” said Winston.
Vicci then gave credit to their fans for helping them to experience what it feels like to finally live the dream.
“Thank you so much [to] all of the anchors who have supported us from day one and who really put us in our positions to be representatives of their dream,” Vinci added.
Talking about the concert, Marcus said that it’s going from their first concert last year.
“Well, I think just really wanna clear out to everyone that the second concert is gonna be so much different compared to the first one. I’m sure many people might think it’s a little bit similar to the first one. But as much as possible, we really wanted this to be a more connected concert for our audience compared to the first one. We really wanted to feel like an anchor high for everyone,” he said.
“And I have a promise [that in] our performances, we are gonna shock everyone. So, I hope everyone is looking forward to it as much as we are,” continued Marcus.
The leader of the group, Vinci, echoed Marcus’ statement, explaining that Anchor High will also serve as the “closing page” of an era of Hori7on, which also means that fans could also look forward to another chapter of what the group has to offer.
“Of course, it is already a concert so it’s already special in itself. But we want this also to be a closing page to a chapter of Hori7on’s era because so far we have been showing sides of youthfulness and our natural selves, and I guess naturally of course, eventually, we’re going to grow up and mature as we age. So of course, the concept and the music will evolve with that. I’m so excited to finally close this chapter,” Vinci stated.
Presented by MLD Entertainment, Daytour: Anchor High is happening on Nov. 3, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available via SM Ticket outlets.
