MAKEITLIVE is bringing Hallyu Market 2022 to SM Pampanga this October 29, 2022! Fans of everything hallyu in Pampanga will get to experience a one-day K-Bazaar with everything hallyu.
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September 11, 2022 – OPM icon Rico Blanco rocked a vibrant and electrifying concert at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by KDR Music House, the three-hour show featured his best hits which had the crowd dancing, singing and waving their phone lights like there’s no tomorrow.
Blasting off with “Antukin”and “Elesi”, the crowd’s energy was immediately over the roof, singing out loud, karaoke style. Rico Blanco, also visibly in high spirits jested, “Tumatanggap kami ng mga requests. Wag kayong magpaloko sa Araneta, ako pa rin ‘to. May pakpak lang ako ngayong gabi.” He raised his arms as if to form wings, his dark suit sparkling with bright red sequins, dark fringes hanging from its sleeves. It was his night and he made it worth everyone’s time.
In his near three-decade career as an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Rico Blanco has amassed an extensive musical range. He became an OPM rock icon in his days as the vocalist and frontman of Rivermaya in the ‘90s then continued to reinvent himself as a more experimental (insert: synth, folk and electro) solo musician in 2007. He has released three critically acclaimed albums since, namely Your Universe in 2008, Galactik Fiestamatik in 2012 and Dating Gawi in 2015.
Rico Blanco’s extensive discography made for an interestingly fun setlist. One minute, you’d be waving your arms to somber pop-rock ballads like “Balisong”, “You’ll Be Safe Here” and “Panahon Na Naman”; the next, you’d be bobbing your head to the bubbly “Happy Feelin’” and “Pinoy Tayo”.
The show was meticulously planned as seen in the top-notch production and sound quality. The stage was set up with huge LED screens that accentuated the vibe of each song. There were bonuses and surprises here and there: the moving violin solo leading up to “Wag Mong Aminin”, the dance troupe in “Happy Feelin’” plus the drumline and fire bursts in “Yugto”.
Guest appearances filled the breaks in between. Ebe Dancel performed “Bawat Daan”, “Huling Unang Sayaw” and “Burnout”, a song Rico produced. Indie singer/songwriter Peniel serenaded the crowd with “Moon’s Offer” and covers of “Same Ground” (originally by Kitchie Nadal) and “Sundo” (originally by Imago). Zild also made his entrance from the back of the crowd. He performed “Sinungaling, “Kyusi” and “Isang Anghel”. Maris Racal, Rico’s girlfriend, took the stage to perform a duet of “Abot Langit”.
If that wasn’t enough, here’s another bonus: The crowd that evening was also the first to hear his new song “Palibot-libot” which was due to be released at midnight.
“I’ve been performing since I was months old. Before I could talk, I was singing. It’s been something I’ve been doing all my life, but this – I didn’t dream of this. I wanted my songs to be played on the radio. That was it.” At the end of the concert, Rico thanked the crowd and dedicated “Your Universe” to them.
In the two-year absence of live concerts, it felt like a breath of fresh air (even with masks on).. The whole show was highly entertaining. The live band, backed by a highly capable sound crew, made the music all more visceral.. Rico Blanco and his team obviously prepared a lot to make the concert as great as it was. At the end of it, one can’t help but wonder why it didn’t happen earlier. If you missed out, you might be in luck. According to Director Arnold Sanchez, there are more projects set to happen soon. They might just bring the shows to other places.
By Sandra Mae Laureano
Rico Blanco Setlist – Araneta Coliseum – September 11, 2022
Antukin Elesi Umaaraw, Umuulan 214 Balisong You’ll Be Safe Here
Happy Feelin’ Pinoy Tayo Posible Panahon na Naman Nagbabalik (with Zild Benitez)
Yugto Abot Langit (with Maris Racal) Palibot libot Bye Bye Na / Himala
Kisapmata / Awit ng Kabataan
Liwanag sa Dilim / Hinahanap-hanap Kita Your Universe
Thousands gathered over the weekend for fun and exciting activities Globe held for its highly anticipated 917 #ExtraGDayEveryday, the biggest GDay celebration yet.
Thousands enjoy the G Music Fest at Circuit Events Ground in Makati on September 17, the biggest edition of the annual concert that brought together local and international acts.
Events were held at the Circuit Events Ground Makati and the Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa City on 917 day, September 17, without adverse incident except for apparent attempts to jam mobile signals at both venues.
“Our 917 GDay this year marked the first time we had many on-ground events, and we are glad that our customers went out to participate in them. We really wanted to pursue face to face events which we have been missing since the pandemic. We are only too happy that our customers found time to enjoy the festivities,” said Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards.
The GMusic Fest drew thousands of spectators at Circuit Events Ground Makati for a day of great music and fun at experiential booths, bringing home Globe freebies along with new memories.
Over 6,000 spectators came for the half-day event, staying throughout the show to enjoy the lineup of world-class artists Globe brought together to regale its valued customers.
Enjoying the GMusic Fest was Kathlyn Guinto, a Globe customer for 15 years now. On Twitter, she raved about seeing Thai singer Phum Viphurit and the “queens” from Drag Race Philippines.
Thai singer Phum Viphurit serenades fans at G Music Fest.
“It was my first time watching Phum Viphurit perform live. Finally! WOW. WOW. WOW…. Thank you for bringing them here, Globe!” she said in her post, adding the event hashtag #GMusicFest.
Guinto, who came to the event with her sister, said seeing the Drag Race PH contestants was “the icing on top” as she is an avid fan of the show.
“My sister and I had so much fun amidst the rain. It was an unforgettable event, considering it’s my first concert/music fest since the pandemic. Thankful to Globe for bringing these artists together,” she said.
G Music Fest also featured K-Pop group bugAboo, whose G Music Fest appearance was their first time performing live in the Philippines, and top Filipino acts such as KAIA, Matthaios, The Juans, Unique Salonga, and I Belong to the Zoo.
Festival goers were also safely ferried in and out of the venue through free rides on GET electric buses deployed for the event.
GET electric buses were deployed to ferry festival goers at G Music Fest bring sustainability flavor.
The music fest got positive reviews from the audience when asked what they thought of the event, with the majority saying they enjoyed the musical performances the most, rating the event as a 10.
Meanwhile, over in Sta. Rosa, Globe led a successful and purposeful celebration with valued partner-clients and customers. At the #MagicalGDay event, Globe treated guests to fun rides and exciting booths that also featured partner brands. The day was made extra special by trivia games and raffle prizes.
Globe also held a fun day of giving back at the Enchanted Kingdom on September 17 as part of the 917 GDay celebration.
As the customers enjoyed the onground events, attempts on signal jamming were uncovered by Globe’s network security. Instances of Globe customers suddenly receiving “spam” text from rival networks containing data offers were reported. In addition, instances of weak to no signal were reported in both venues for a few minutes before these were intercepted by Globe network security and the signal went back on.
Globe customers are in for more GDay treats this September. Gamers should watch out for G Battle Zone, a Mobile Legends and Valorant tournament that runs until September 24, when the grand finals will be held at the SM MOA Atrium.
Globe users also stand to win prizes of up to P1 million plus other exciting weekly treats in G Chance the Raffle. To join, download and register to the New GlobeOne app, use your Globe Rewards points to redeem raffle entries, or pay with points at ECPay partner sari sari stores.
Globe will also match rewards points redeemed for raffle entries with a donation to the Hapag Movement, a Globe-led initiative with other institutional partners to help address involuntary hunger through the use of technology.
Through the Hapag Movement, Globe customers may send help through Globe Rewards, GCash and via credit card on the Globe website. As little as P50 a day affords one meal for the needy.
GMG1: Thousands enjoy the G Music Fest at Circuit Events Ground in Makati on September 17, the biggest edition of the annual concert that brought together local and international acts.
GMG2: Thai singer Phum Viphurit serenades fans at G Music Fest.
E-bus: GET electric buses were deployed to ferry festival goers at G Music Fest bring sustainability flavor
EK3 & EK4: Globe also held a fun day of giving back at the Enchanted Kingdom on September 17 as part of the 917 GDay celebration.
For one night only, PULSO is happening in November.
O/C Records, together with Viva Live, Inc., brings together hitmakers Kean Cipriano, Adie, and Unique Salonga for a one-night-only concert, PULSO — directed by Paolo Valenciano — happening on November 29 at the New Frontier Theater.
Tickets to the concert are now available via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Check out the ticket prices and seat plan below:
SVIP – Php 5,000
VIP – Php 3,600
Orchestra – Php 2,400
Loge – Php 1,800
Balcony – Php 900
In its fourth year, OC Records is staging a show that will allow people to see the story behind every hit song and take the audience on a journey that is rooted in amplifying the uniqueness of each artist and their ability to empower a new generation through their music.
beabadoobee, whose full name is Bea Kristi Laus, is a British-Filipino singer who became popular on TikTok, particularly among members of Generation Z.
As soon as I stepped foot into the New Frontier Theater, I realized this to be true; not only were people dressed in a wide variety of bizarre ensembles, including clothes inspired by the grunge movement, to conform to the tastes of the artist. The average age of the crowd made me feel so old. Fans waiting for Beabadoobee to go on stage were making a lot of happy noise.
The alternative pop singer’s homecoming concert was about to start, and the crowd was excited to see her. In her first set, Beabadoobee performed “Worth It” from her debut album, Fake It Flowers. The song is more energetic and alternative. It was immediately followed by “Together” — off her first album as well. Her infectious enthusiasm inspired the crowd to spontaneously jump and sway to the music.
Her song “Care” set the tone for the evening, with several of the songs sounding even better performed live. In my opinion, they became much more striking and hard-hitting when they transitioned from bedroom-pop to a harder indie rock sound, expanding upon the preexisting rock aspects in songs like “Dye It Red.”
For such a young age, she displayed remarkable assurance in her performance and maintained her upbeat, gregarious demeanor throughout. The teenage singer-songwriter showed off her talent by performing her signature gentle, calm vocals against the band’s powerful bass and guitar riffs. beabadoobee’s performance was very interesting because she used the breaks in the music to show off her great voice and get the crowd involved.
The best way to enjoy beabadoobee’s rock jams is with as much energy as possible. At the concert, hits like “Yoshimi, Forest, Magdalene” and “He Gets Me So High” were amplified in every way. As she floated through her most recent songs, which all hit hard and fast, she took small breaks to talk to the crowd. When she walked to the front of the stage and smiled beautifully, the audience cheered and got a boost of energy.
Around the middle of the set, beabadoobee played “Sorry”, a song from her Fake It Flowers album that was sad and heartbreaking. She played dissonant chords on a green electric guitar during the song, which helped the listener feel and understand the song’s overwhelming sadness.
Cuts from her new album Beatopia contributed to the euphoric atmosphere, and they were exactly what we needed that night. Delicate in “See You Soon” and psychedelic grunge in “10:36”, with its catchy chorus of “I don’t want to, Yeah, Yeah,” these songs have quickly become fan favorites.
The audience sang along as beabadoobee performed “Talk”, a new song off her latest album Beatopia, drawing closer to the stage as they belted out the lyrics. She bid goodbye after the performance of “Last Day On Earth”.
The audience demanded more, and after a short break, she gave them what they wanted. She walked out onto the stage by herself, strumming her acoustic guitar, and began to perform her smash hit “Coffee”, the slow tune that was sampled in Powfu’s “Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)” and quickly went viral on Tik Tok.
At long last, the band returned for one more performance. As they began playing “Cologne”, it was evident that it is an absolute fan favorite. The show ended when beabadoobee gave her fans a massive wave before exiting the stage.
Overall, beabadoobee was intensely concentrated during her performances and seemed comfortable connecting with the audience. She moved out between multiple different guitars throughout her show, proving her musical aptitude (if perhaps anyone in the crowd doubted her abilities), and, above all things, she did seem to be enjoying herself, and the crowd was deeply engrossed in her show.
wore a filipiniana for my manila show 🇵🇭 thank you for having us!! that was such a special show for me ♥️ i almost forgot how much time i spent in my childhood in the philippines and coming back to sing for you guys was a strange and beautiful experience. pic.twitter.com/Azx5ptbMIR
Eraserheads Reunion Concert Huling El Bimbo on December 22, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds, Paranaque City.
Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro more popularly knows as the Eraserheads will have another reunion concert this December 22, 2022.
The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila is only a few days away!
Bringing together the biggest and hottest K-Pop acts, the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila promises a show that will definitely give the best concert memories to every attendee on September 23 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Looking for more reason to get that ticket and attend the concert? We got you covered! Here are five reasons why you never want to miss this Friday’s exciting show.
The highly-anticipated debut of ATEEZ on the Philippine concert stage will finally happen on Friday. The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila will serve as the first-ever live performance of the boy group in front of their Philippine ATINYs.
Recently back with their ninth extended play, The World Ep. 1: Movement, Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho are expected to showcase their newest single, “Guerilla”, along with their other hits that will surely fire up the stage.
Reason #2: Youngjae will sweeten your Friday night!
GOT7’s Youngjae returns to the Philippines this Friday to kick off the performances at the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila. The vocalist will make Friday evening sweeter for his beloved Ahgase who will welcome him back to the local stage. With hits like “Vibin’” and “Sugar”, among others, plus incredible stage presence, the GOT7 member is ready to take over a bigger stage and give fans a concert like no other.
In addition, the upcoming event comes a week after Youngjae celebrated his birthday. Are you ready to celebrate his birthday with him? *winks
Reason #3: Showtime with iKON!
iKON is coming back to town, bringing their signature swag and oozing presence on the Philippine concert stage once again. Marking their return after almost four years since their first solo concert in the Philippines in 2018, the boy group will reunite with iKONICs who have been patiently waiting for their return.
With their fourth extended play, Flashback, released in May this year, Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne and Chan will debut their latest single “But You” on the Philippine concert stage. Boasting a wide-range discography, the boy group’s performances will never fall short of delivering stages like no other and the best party-like concert — the iKON way.
Reason #4: The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila stage design
Attendees of the second installment of the 2022 K-Pop Masterz will see their favorite K-Pop stars on a massive stage that goes around the VIP standing area with an extended stage that also serves as the divider between the VIP standing A and B. With such stage design, idols and fans become closer as idols are provided more space to perform and go around.
Reason #5: Added perks!
Aside from the opportunity to meet your favorite K-Pop acts, Youngjae, ATEEZ, and iKON, you will also get the chance to win special fan benefits, including exclusive photocard, signed albums, and signed posters. According to PULP Live World’s Happee Sy-Go, more perks are being prepared for fans that will be announced soon, including a photo opportunity!
All ticket holders will also bring home a souvenir show card.
Get your tickets today via TicketNe outlets and online and be part of another spectacular show with your fellow ATINYs, Ahgase, and iKONICs. In addition, Ryan Bang will also join the fun as that night’s host!
The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila is presented by PULP Live World.
The Nation’s Center is coming to the Philippines soon!
South Korean singer-actor Kang Daniel heads to Manila in October as the first stop of his First Parade Tour in Asia. Presented by Wilbros Live, KANG DANIEL CONCERT – FIRST PARADE IN MANILA will take place on October 22 at the New Frontier Theater.
Tickets to the concert will go on sale starting October 1 via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph. Check out the ticket prices and fan benefits below:
VIP Standing – Php 10,000
Regular Standing – Php 7,500
Loge – Php 7,500
Balcony A – Php 5,000
Balcony B – Php 3,500
Please note that the prices above are exclusive of ticketing charges.
Konnect Entertainment confirmed that the singer-actor will embark on his first solo concert Asia tour, beginning this year until early next year. The Asia tour will kick off in Manila on October 22 and will see him perform in other Asian cities including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. In addition, the concert tour is expected to expand to the Americas and Europe.
Previously, Kang Daniel held his first concert in Seoul after three years with domestic and foreign fans flocking to the arena to witness his return to the concert stage.
The multi-hyphenate star Kang Daniel
Dubbed the Nation’s Center, the singer-actor is at the forefront of the Korean entertainment scene, forging a career as a singer-songwriter, actor, and CEO of his own entertainment company.
In 2022, he made his official debut as an actor with Rookie Cops. His performance in the series earned him the Popularity Award from the Blue Dragon Series Awards and the Outstanding K-Pop Idol from the Seoul International Drama Awards.
This year also saw him release his first studio album, The Story, fronted by “Upside Down”. The album peaked at number three on the weekly Gaon Album Chart and at number nine on the monthly Gaon Album Chart. “Upside Down” also gave him a number two on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart and a music show trophy from Show! Music Core.
Kang Daniel will also make his debut in Japan this year with the extended play, Joy Ride, led by the single “TPIR”. Alongside his music career, he also established himself as a sought-after host, serving as the MC in Mnet’s Street Woman Fighter, Street Dance Girls Fighter, and Street Man Fighter.
KANG DANIEL CONCERT – FIRST PARADE IN MANILA is presented by Wilbros Live.
The cast of KinnPorsche The Series will bring their world tour to Manila this year!
Cast members of the popular Thai boys’ love series KinnPorsche The Series will embark on a world tour this year that will see them in the Philippines in October.
Presented by Live Nation Philippines and PULP Live World, the Manila stop of the KinnPorsche The Series World Tour is happening on October 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Tickets to the show are available via SM Tickets outlets and thru online at www.smtickets.com.
Check out the ticket prices below:
VIP PACKAGE 1 – Php 14750
1 VIP Ticket
1:16 Photo
Digitally signed photo
Hand card
KinnPorsche foldable fan
VIP PACKAGE 2 – Php 11000
1 VIP Ticket
Group photo 10:16
Signed poster
Hand card
KinnPorsche foldable fan
VIP 1 and 5 – Php 7000
VIP 2, 3, and 4 – Php 6500
LBA Premium – Php 6000
LBA Regular – Php 5500
LBB Premium – Php 5000
LBB Regular – Php 4500
UB Premium – Php 2500
UB Regular – Php 2000
Gen Ad – Php 1500
KinnPorsche The Series is a Thai action romance drama that stars Mile Phakphum Romsaithong as Kinn and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat as Porsche. The series follows the story of Kinn, the second son and de facto heir of the Theerapanyakun crime family, and Porsche, a local bartender and underground fighter who became Kinn’s bodyguard.
In addition to Mile and Apo, Bible, Build, Jeff, Barcode, Tong, Bas, Job, Us, JJ, Ta, Nodt, Perth, Ping, and Pong will join the world tour. Aside from the Philippines, the cast of the series will also meet their fans in other countries in Asia including Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan. The world tour will also see the cast members in Europe, North America, and more.
KinnPorsche The Series World Tour in Manila is presented by Live Nation Philippines and PULP Live World.
Taking out a Polaroid and keeping all the memories of (G)I-DLE’s first Manila concert!
For the first time, South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE met Filipino Neverland in the Manila stop of the JUST ME ()I-DLE World Tour, giving them incredible and unforgettable show at the New Frontier Theater last September 11.
Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi, and Shuhua blew minds in their performances and got everyone in the venue charmed by their sweetness and energy during their ments. From the opening VCR to the promises of meeting each other again, there are so many moments and memories we never want to forget from that evening.
Look back with us as we recount the moments we will definitely engrave from that incredible show.
Photo from PULP Live World
“Oh My God”: (G)I-DLE takes the stage!
When the opening VCR played, everyone knew that we are counting the seconds before the girls take the stage. Anticipation enveloped the venue. Following the end of the VCR, smoke covered the stage as the screams went louder and louder.
Minnie’s voice resonated at the New Frontier Theater as she sings the first lines of “Oh My God“, the girl group’s 2020 song from the extended play, I Trust. The crowd was hyped as they sing along to the song — very understandable because the concert marked the girl group’s first solo concert in the Philippines.
“Hi, guys! We are (G)I-DLE!”
The energy continued to go up with (G)I-DLE’s stages of “Villain Dies” and “LATATA“. As the girls give their all in their stages, the crowd also reciprocated the energy with their unwavering cheers that Yuqi even commented, “Your scream, oh my god! Thank you so much!”
Following the end of the first set of performances, Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi, and Shuhua greeted Filipino Neverland with “Hi, guys! We are (G)I-DLE!”, introducing themselves to their local fans for the first time in concert in the country.
“2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR JUST ME ()I-DLE is finally here in Manila,” Miyeon said. They then went on to individually introduce themselves and highlight their individual charms.
Continuing on to deliver nothing but the best performances, the girls performed “Blow Your Mind”, “Señorita”, “DUMDi DUMDi”, and “Luv U”.
Photo from PULP Live World
The trilogy – “Hann (Alone)”, “Hann (Alone in Winter)”, and “HWAA”
Clad in red and white, (G)I-DLE returned on stage with a beautiful stage of “Hann (Alone in Winter)”. It was impressive and a moment to deeply take in the girls’ beautiful voices resonating loud and clear at the venue, partnered with soft yet strong movements that bring out the emotions — emotions heightened as they followed with “Hann (Alone)”. Do you remember, you remember, remember what you said? (said)
They then addressed the audience once again with Yuqi encouraging Neverlands to make friends with one another. She even went beyond teaching them fun ways how to interact with each other.
Bringing the moon down to the New Frontier Theater, (G)I-DLE gave a celestial performance of “Moon” and “Already”, made more beautiful by the bright red moon backdrop. Pausing for a moment to interact with fans, the girls gifted Neverland with snippets of songs not part of the setlist, but they know fans would want to hear. Minnie wowed with “Dahlia” from the I Burn album, while Yuqi, Miyeon, and Soyeon performed their solo songs “Giant”, “Drive”, and “Beam Beam”, respectively.
Taking the stage, the girls completed the trilogy with “HWAA”, the lead single of their 2021 album, I Burn.
They are the QUEENS like a LION!
One of the most highly-anticipated performances of the evening, “LION” showcased (G)I-DLE as the queens on stage with their outstanding vocals dominating the whole venue — fired up by Soyeon’s powerful rap. Bringing out their rockstar personas, the girls went on to perform “LIAR”.
After a short VCR, they came back on stage, hyping up the crowd and getting them to jump with “Never Stop Me”. The energy was undeniably high with Neverland singing along to “Uh-Oh”. And with a bit of practice and preparation led by (G)I-DLE themselves, Filipino Neverlands took over with “MY BAG“.
Proving over and over again that Manila got the best crowd, fans definitely made the girls proud as they loudly sing along — with Soyeon being more than happy and proud to give her part to the amazing Manila crowd!
The energy truly never stop as it continued to go up with “POP/STARS”.
“We will be back again!”: (G)I-DLE promises to see Philippine Neverland again.
But like everything else, all good things must come to an end. The girls took time to relay their message of thanks and promise of seeing their Filipino Neverland again during the ment.
Minnie promised that they will surely be back again, ending her ment with “Thank you and I love you all!”. Yuqi called the concert a “dream come true” and said she felt Manila’s passion. She also expressed her desire to come back to the Philippines for the next world tour. “I’m sure if we have a chance, we will be back. I’m sure. Manila Neverland, you have my words,” she remarked. Yuqi also playfully added, “You know me, CEO of Cube Entertainment,” earning laughs and loud cheers from the crowd who chanted her name.
With pride, Miyeon took charge of introducing the final song prior to the encore — the song that topped music charts in South Korea, “TOMBOY“. With so much excitement, fans were more than willing to join the girls in singing “Yeah, I’m fu- tomboy“!
Take out the Polaroid: Encore stages of “i’M THE TREND” and “Polaroid”
(G)I-DLE closed the JUST ME ()I-DLEWorld Tour in Manila with a fun stage of “i’M THE TREND” and a sweet rendition of “Polaroid”. The girls then went around the stage to wave to fans and say their goodbyes, greeting and bowing to Filipino Neverland in the same words they said hello — “We are (G)I-DLE!”
Definitely keeping all the memories of that evening, JUST ME ()I-DLEWorld Tour in Manila was a one-for-the-books show that brought together amazing artists and an equally amazing crowd with an energy never dying down.
Photo from PULP Live World
The 2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR – JUST ME ()I-DLE in Manila is presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.
I-POP U 2022 Manila gears up for an exciting show this October!
The long list of events for 2022 continues to grow with DNM Entertainment adding another show to mark on everyone’s calendar — the I-POP U 2022 Manila.
The upcoming event will be happening at the Araneta Coliseum on October 21, 8 p.m., bringing together the hottest K-Pop acts NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes. The show will see NCT Dream members Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung back in Manila this year. In addition, it will serve as the first event of WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes in the Philippines.
Tickets will go on sale starting October 1, 12 noon, via TicketNet outlets and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Ticket prices are as follows:
SVIP STANDING – Php 12,000
SVIP SEATED – Php 12,000
VIP – Php 9,500
Lower Box A – Php 8,500
Lower Box B – Php 7,500
Upper Box – Php 5,000
General Admission – Php 2,500
Please note that ticket prices may be subject to ticketing charges.
Check out the FAQs on ticket selling to prep you in securing your ticket to the I-POP U 2022 MANILA.
Ready to meet their Filipino fans
NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes are more than ready to meet their Filipino fans and perform in front of them on October 21.
The boy groups shared their excitement to perform in the Philippines in greeting videos posted by DNM Entertainment.
Get ready for NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes!
NCT Dream debuted in 2016 with “Chewing Gum”, making the boy group the third NCT sub-unit. Following five extended plays and a single album, the boys marked 2021 with the release of their first studio album, Hot Sauce, and its repackaged version, Hello Future. The album earned the boy group the “double million sellers” title for selling more than two million copies — a feat they achieved in 16 days. But this record will be broken in 2022 with their second studio album, Glitch Mode, which sold more than two million copies in a week.
NCT Dream recently wrapped up NCT Dream Tour “The Dream Show 2: In a Dream at the Olympic Stadium.
NCTzens are really up for a treat in I-POP U MANILA 2022! Aside from NCT Dream, WayV will also headline the event, marking its debut on the Philippine concert stage. WayV, which stands for “We are your Vision, is the fourth sub-unit and China-based unit of NCT. Since debuting in 2019, the boy group has released three extended plays and a repackaged album, one studio album, and a single album.
WayV received various accolades and recognitions, including Best New Asian Artist from Mnet Asian Music Awards, Best Dance Performance and People’s Choice Award from the Asian Pop Music Awards, and Asia Celebrity Award from the Asia Artist Awards.
After years of waiting, fans of Golden Child can finally rejoice as the boy group is heading to the Philippines this October and treat you to great performances at the I-POP U MANILA 2022. Golden Child debuted in 2017 with the extended play, Gol-Cha!, becoming the first boy group of Woollim Entertainment in seven years since Infinite.
In August 2022, Golden Child came out with their sixth extended play, Aura, with “Replay” as the lead single. Prior to the release of the EP, the boy group wrapped up the 2022 Golden Child US Concert Tour – Play, performing in ten US cities from June to July of this year.
Another first-timer on the Philippine concert stage, Xdinary Heroes will grace the show, bringing their music live to their Filipino fans. The band debuted in 2021 under JYP Entertainment’s sub-label, Studio J. To mark their debut, the band released the single “Happy Death Day” which debuted at the 12th spot on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.
In 2022, Xdinary Heroes released their first extended play, Hello, World!.
I-POP U MANILA 2022 is presented by DNM Entertainment and YOD Entertainment.
South Korea’s entertainment giant CJ ENM is collaborating with Richard Juan’s company 28 Squared Studios, alongside 360 Entertainment and Bhouse Studio, to facilitate the Boys Planet global K-Pop boy band Philippine audition.
After the success of Girls Planet 999 which launched Kep1er, CJ ENM’s music channel Mnet announced in early August that there will be an upcoming global K-Pop project called Boys Planet “that will launch the next biggest boy band.”
Boys Planet has been holding auditions around the world. BHouse and 360 Entertainment have already held auditions in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and now in the Philippines.
“Mnet aims to create a global K-pop boy group that will lead the next generation of K-Pop. Finalists that are chosen by the global audience will be promised their debut in 2023,” CJ ENM said on its press release.
Kapamilya actor and host Richard Juan, who is the CEO and co-founder of 28 Squared Studios, hopes that the audition will pave the way to bring Filipino talents to the K-Pop scene.
“I strongly believe we have many world-class Filipino talents out here and it’s high time to further show the world what we can do. Hopefully, this Philippine audition in one of the biggest talent competitions on Mnet, or even in Korea, will create the path for Filipino talents to raise our flag in the K-Pop scene,” he remarked.
“I personally would audition for this… if I was 10 years younger,” he joked. “I’m looking forward to seeing our talented Filipino auditionees next week,” the 28 Squared Studios executive added.
Boys 13 years old and above can audition regardless of nationality and country of residence. All personal trainees, contracted trainees, and debuted artists are welcomed to participate.
The audition in the Philippines will happen at True Creators Studio on September 14. Participants can perform any of the audition categories which include vocal, rap, and dance.
In order to manage the number of auditionees and observe proper COVID protocols, participants are required to sign up via the given Google form link here or by scanning the QR code on the poster to apply for the audition before the on-site audition date.
In the form, the following information are included:
Personal data
Audition categories to perform at on-site audition (choose one) A. Vocal: Acapella B. Rap: No music accompaniment C. Dance: Self-choreography or Dance Cover – K-Pop or English songs
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After the submission of application, participants will be contacted by 28 Squared Studios for confirmation. Following the confirmation, participants must be present at the on-site audition at the given time slot.
28 Squared Studios is a production and media company founded by actor and host Richard Juan in the Philippines.
CJ ENM is a South Korean entertainment company that owns Mnet, tvN, OCN, Studio Dragon, among others.
360 Entertainment is a talent management, international PR, marketing, and creative production company in South Korea.
It’s been a memorable summer for The Script as they’ve been busy taking their Greatest Hits tour around the UK and Ireland, with highlights including huge shows at London’s O2, Edinburgh Castle and Dublin’s 3Arena. In Dublin they premiered the new song ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’, which received a rapturous reception on the night and resulted in fans flooding the band’s social media account to ask when the song would be released. Now the day is finally here as The Script release ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’.
The power of positivity that surges through The Script’s lyrics is a huge part of their appeal, and it’s something that ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’ has in abundance. The message is simple: if someone doubts you, don’t be disheartened – stay determined, do your best, and you’ll prove them wrong. It’s set to music which is just as uplifting, with Danny O’Donoghue’s soaring hook and feelgood flow complemented by rousing trumpets and sparkling piano.
Danny says, “With everything going on in the world we want to spread a positive message that no matter how hard things are, we’ll all come out the other end bigger, better and stronger. Don’t think so? Well, I dare you to doubt me!”
Danny and bandmate Mark Sheehan wrote ‘Dare You Doubt Me’ around the opening days of this summer’s arena tour, with co-writers and regular collaborators Jimbo Barry and David Lucius King as well as Toby Gad (John Legend’s ‘All Of Me’, Beyoncé’s ‘If I Were A Boy’). It was subsequently produced by Jimbo Barry, Danny and Mark.
The Script will return to the road later this month for shows in Australia and Asia before they tour Europe in November. Please see their website for a full list of dates and ticket information.
Listening to (G)I-DLE will definitely make every day a better day!
Since debuting in 2018, South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE created waves in the K-Pop scene with their impressive musicality and artistry as they confidently explore different genres, reflect various themes, and tell stories in their every release.
In an interview with Rolling Stone India, leader Soyeon talked about challenging societal norms. “The key is having a solid opinion and not giving in or being wavered by external [societal] factors. We think it’s important to constantly do it over and over again rather than doing it just once and giving up. If you keep proving your worth to people, they will eventually grasp and respect it,” she said.
Indeed, the discography of (G)I-DLE reflects their drive to empower and inspire others to take courage. Although this list could never give justice to the amazing songs of the girl group that make up their whole discography, it’s time for you to listen to these songs and add them to your everyday playlist. Or listen to them every day as we count down to (G)I-DLE’s upcoming Manila concert, happening on September 11!
(G)I-DLE debuted strong as the girls dropped “LATATA” as the title track of their debut extended play, I Am. Leader Soyeon wrote the song and teamed up with music producer Big Sancho in the song’s production.
Paper Magazine ranked it number 14 in its year-end list of Top 20 K-Pop Songs of 2018. It also gave the girl group three music show wins. In addition, “LATATA” peaked at the fourth spot on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart and the 12th spot on Gaon Digital Chart.
HANN (Alone)
2018
Digital Single
Following “LATATA”, (G)I-DLE returned with the digital single “HANN (Alone). Soyeon, who wrote the lyrics, once again collaborated with Big Sancho in the production of the song.
The song won three music shows and made it to the year-end lists of Bugs, Dazed, Idolator, The Young Folks, and KultScene. Dazed, which put the song at number three on its list, described it as, “Theatrical strings peek through the mix, the chorus is punctured by a gleaming, high-pitched effect for an alien-like quality, and even when it’s at its warmest and most approachable, the girls, particularly Soyeon, infuse it with a take-no-prisoners haughtiness that makes “HANN” incredibly compelling.”
“HANN (Alone)” peaked at number two on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart and number eight on Gaon Digital Chart.
LION
2019
Queendom Final Comeback & I Trust
“LION” was originally released as part of the extended play, Queendom Final Comeback, which comprised songs recorded by Queendom contestants, including (G)I-DLE. Soyeon wrote the lyrics to the songs and worked again with Big Sancho in composing, producing, and arranging the song.
The girl group then released the song as part of their third extended play, I Trust. Billboard named the song one of the best K-Pop songs in 2019, putting it at number nine. L. Singh of Billboard stated, “Every part of this anthem is brimming with untamed, frenetic, self-assured power that’s channeled into its booming rhythms, more appropriate for a battlefield than a stage.”
With “LION”, (G)I-DLE took home the Best Female Performance Award at the 2020 Golden Disc Awards.
Oh My God
2022
I Trust
Another song from the EP, I Trust, “Oh My God” served as the title track of the EP. The girl group also released an English version of the song, which, according to Miyeon, is a gift for their international fans, following the postponement of their I-Land: Who Am I World Tour in 2020 due to the CoViD-19 pandemic.
Soyeon once again took charge of the songwriting, working together on the production with Big Sancho. Dazed wrote about “Oh My God” in its year-end list, where it placed at number 18, “‘Oh My God’ plays against form with an identikit intro/outro and elimination of a bridge, but the crooning, self-flagellating verses and Soyeon’s wickedly remorseless rap crawl deep under the skin.”
HWAA
2021
I Burn
“HWAA” marked (G)I-DLE’s return with their new extended play, I Burn, in 2021. Soyeon wrote the lyrics for “HWAA” and worked with Pop Time for the production.
With the song, the girl group took home ten music show trophies and received nominations from the 2022 Gaon Chart Music Awards and the 2022 Golden Disc Awards. Billboard also listed it among the 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021. Jeff Benjamin of Billboard wrote, “‘HWAA’ created something that stood out and continued to sound fresh throughout 2021.”
TOMBOY
2022
I Never Die
“TOMBOY” saw Soyeon work again with Pop Time on the song production, while taking charge of the song lyrics. The song served as the lead single of the girl group’s first studio album, I Never Die. Released in 2022, the song got both local and international K-Pop fans jamming to the song — its popularity was further reflected in its chart performance.
“TOMBOY” debuted at number two and peaked at number one on Gaon Digital Chart. It also placed 12th on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart.
MY BAG
2022
I Never Die
Another must-add song to your playlist, “MY BAG” is part of the studio album, I Never Die. Soyeon wrote the song and worked with Nathan on its production. The song charted at the 22nd spot on Gaon Digital Chart.
The Kraze Magazine‘s Sofia Gomez wrote about the song, “When “MY BAG” plays on your speakers, this is the moment to have fun and enjoy the vibey hip-hop track that will be liked by many for its eccentric style.” Moreover, the song also features all of the members rapping to the beat.
We got seven songs for you, but (G)I-DLE has so much more songs that deserve a spot on your playlist. Gear up for the 2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR: JUST ME ()I-DLE IN MANILA with a day filled with the girl group’s music!
Tickets to the concert are still available via TicketNet online and outlets and see the girl group perform in their first solo concert in the Philippines at the New Frontier Theater on September 11.
2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR: JUST ME ()I-DLE IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World.
Isn’t it sad when your favorite band has a show you can’t go to because you’re in another city? Thankfully, this won’t be a problem for Lola Amour fans, as they’re taking their Fallen Concert tour to different cities around the country!
Aside from performing in Makati, the OPM indie band is set to perform shows in Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Pampanga, and Cebu. This comes after kicking off their tour last July at the Ayala Malls Circuit Activity Center.
“We’ve only had a couple of out of town gigs in the past. I can’t wait to visit places I haven’t been to, and to play in front of new faces!” shared Raymond King, Lola Amour’s bassist.
Lola Amour’s next show will be at the Ayala Malls Capital Central in Bacolod this September 10. Admission is completely free, and fans can check out the mechanics of the meet and greet on the Ayala Malls Capital Central Facebook page. Lola Amour will also be joined by special guests Dizzy on Swings and &ND for the Bacolod leg of their tour.
After Bacolod, the band will have another show this September in Cagayan de Oro, where they’ll be joined by Soulthrll. Fans in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu can then catch them on various concert dates come October. Those watching their U.P. Town Center show will also have the opportunity to catch guest performances from Leanne & Naara and Arthur Miguel. The last leg of the Fallen concert tour will happen in Pampanga on November 12th.
Their line up of songs include fan favorites “Fallen,” “Maybe Maybe,” “Pwede Ba,” and a new song the band premiered last July called “Dahan-Dahan.” The tour marks a milestone for the band, which is something that lead vocals and guitarist Pio Dumayas acknowledges.
“As a band, we’ve always wanted to go on tour and explore places we’ve never been to. It’s been six years since we started, so I’m just really proud of how far we’ve come now that we’re going on tour,” he said.
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