Philippine Concerts

Month: October 2022

  • 7 Park Eun Bin Dramas to Binge-Watch

    7 Park Eun Bin Dramas to Binge-Watch

    Witness more of the actress we all love, Park Eun Bin, in her admirable filmography!

    With her long-standing career as an actress, Park Eun Bin never failed to bring to the table impressive works that deserve all the recognition and admiration for how she brings to life every character and role she portrays.

    Before we get to meet her for the 2022 PARK EUN BIN ASIA FAN MEETING โ€“ EUN BIN NOTE: BINKAN on October 23 at the New Frontier Theater, here are seven of her dramas you can binge-watch to channel your excitement before the big day!

    READ: Park Eun Bin to Give Fans an Extraordinary Time in Her Manila Fan Meeting

    Park Eun Bin

    Drama #1: Operation Proposal

    At a young age, Park Eun Bin began her career in acting, starring in various productions often as the younger versions of the female leads or as a supporting career. In 2012, the actress landed her first lead role in the Korean remake of the Japanese drama, Operation Love, playing the character of Ham Yi-seul. Titled Operation Proposal, the drama saw her work with fellow child actor Yoo Seung Ho who played the role of Kang Baek-ho.

    Synopsis:

    Since elementary school, Ham Yi-seul and Kang Baek-ho have been close friends. Unaware that Yi-seul has been in love with him for more than 20 years, Baek-ho has never expressed his affection to her. At the wedding ceremony when Yi-seul is set to wed another man (Jin-won), Baek-ho finally expresses guilt over the fact that he never professed his love for the bride. He is given another opportunity to win Yi-seul’s heart when an enigmatic conductor emerges out of nowhere. In an effort to alter the course of their love, Baek-ho goes back in time to different moments in their lives.

    Drama #2: Hello, My Twenties!

    For two seasons, Park Eun Bin gave to life the character of Song Ji-won in the television series Hello, My Twenties. With her character taking on the central role in the second season, the actress admitted feeling pressured. “In the second season, I felt a bit burdened because there were certain roles that I needed to fulfill within the character,” she said in her interview with Korea JoongAng Daily.

    Synopsis:

    In the slice-of-life story, Hello, My Twenties, five girls who share a home called “Belle Epoque” learn to know one another through the struggles of adolescence. It is based on problems that South Korean youth are likely to experience.

    Watch on: Netflix

    Drama #3: Judge vs. Judge

    Following the end of the second season of Hello, My Twenties, Park Eun Bin immediately returned to the small screen, playing the role of Lee Jung-joo, a fiery-tempered judge who presides over the Seoul District Court and who can’t control her feelings and uses abhorrent language to lash out at unscrupulous defendants.

    Her portrayal in the drama earned her a nomination for Excellence Award for an Actress in a Wednesday-Thursday drama at the 2017 SBS Drama Awards.

    Synopsis:

    The drama revolves around a fiery judge named Lee Jung-joo who strives to prove the innocence of her older brother, who was murdered while attempting to clear his name after being falsely accused of rape and murder.

    Watch on: Viki

    Drama #4: Hot Stove League

    Park Eun Bin reunited with her Hur Jun, the Original Story co-star Namkoong Min for Hot Stove League. The actress Lee Se-young, The Dreams’ operations manager. The drama was well-received by both the audience and the critics, with the drama and the cast members earning recognition from various award-giving bodies.

    Park Eun Bin received the Best Actress Award from the 33rd Grimae Awards and nominations from the SBS Drama Awards and APAN Star Awards.

    Synopsis:

    A professional baseball team from Korea named The Dreams has finished worst in the league for the previous four years. When their general manager leaves, the team hires Baek Seung-soo to take over, despite Seung-soo having no prior experience leading a baseball team. Seung-soo has managed multiple championship-winning sports teams. Despite the looming fact that every team he has managed before has folded after winning the championship, Seung-soo uses his outsider’s insight and the assistance of operations manager Se-young and Jae-hee to upend the Dreams’ culture in an effort to create a championship-winning team. Seung-soo is faced with shrinking budgets, internal strife among the coaching staff, and a team that is deeply set in its ways.

    Watch on: Viu

    Drama #5: Do You Like Brahms?

    Park Eun Bin teamed up with Kim Min Jae in the television series Do You Like Brahms? The actress played Chae Song Ah in the drama, a portrayal which gave her the Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama at the SBS Drama Awards in 2020.

    Synopsis:

    Song Ah finds the challenges of her new academic and musical life overwhelming. Joong Young, a gifted musician, walks into her life one day. Song Ah enrolls in the music program at the same university where she first majored in commerce, in violation of her family’s objections. Being seven years older than her classmates makes her feel intimidated by her new academic life, and she finds it difficult to find strength. One day, she finds solace in Joon Young’s performance of “Traumerei.” Joon Young is a gifted pianist who began playing the instrument when he was six. He has a long-standing friendship and romantic interest with Jung Kyung, the CEO of the Kyunghoo Group. He encounters Song Ah after deciding to avoid Jung Kyung.

    Watch on: Netflix

    Drama #6: The King’s Affection

    Based on Lee So-young’s manhwa Yeonmo, The King’s Affection aired on KBS2 from October 11 to December 14, 2021, with Park Eun Bin and SF9’s Ro Woon taking on the lead roles. Park Eun Bin played the characters of Crown Prince Lee Hwi, Dam-yi, and Yeon-seon in the series.

    Her performance in the drama earned her different awards at the KBS Drama Awards, namely the Top Excellence Award, Popularity Award, and Best Couple Award with Ro Woon.

    Synopsis:

    The narrative takes place during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were viewed as bad omen. Consequently, when the twins of the Crown Princess Consort are born, a directive is given to kill the daughter. She is sent out of the palace covertly in order to save her.

    The twin daughter Dam-yi comes back to the castle a few years later to work as a maid. Their mother recognizes her daughter as a court maid Dam-yi and convinces her to step in for Lee Hwi when he loses his life due to a case of mistaken identity. Lee Hwi (Dam-yi) begins having feelings for Jung Ji-woon, her first love and subsequent teacher who comes from a noble family, despite the fact that she removes herself from everyone.

    Watch on: Netflix

    Drama #7: Extraordinary Attorney Woo

    When talking about Park Eun Bin’s impressive filmography, we can never miss her outstanding performance as Attorney Woo Young-woo in the critically-acclaimed and high-rated drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. With its final episode recording 17.5% nationwide ratings, the television series became the seventh highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history.

    Synopsis:

    Extraordinary Attorney Woo tells the story of Woo Young-woo, a lawyer with autism spectrum disorder who is reared by her single father. She never forgets what she observes, yet she is lacking in social skills. A big legal firm hires Woo Young-Woo as a trainee attorney. Although she encounters discrimination and irrationality while working there, she uses her own distinct perspective to solve issues and develops as a lawyer.

    Watch on: Netflix

    Meet the gifted actress who has dazzled us with her portrayals of characters we can’t help but love and appreciate. Park Eun Bin heads to the Philippines for her first fan meeting in the country on October 23 at the New Frontier Theater. Get your tickets via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online.

    2022 PARK EUN BIN ASIA FAN MEETING โ€“ EUN BIN NOTE: BINKAN in Manila is presented by PULP Live World.

  • Fans Take The Spotlight at the UMUSIC Fanverse

    Fans Take The Spotlight at the UMUSIC Fanverse

    When it comes to the music and entertainment scene – this year filled all of us with hope. From new tracks to fan merch left and right, 2022 gave us some of the best releases weโ€™ve had from our favorite artists. International acts are serving us with their best hits yet. Our local musicians are bringing in their A-game. To top it all off, events are making a comeback.. they’re almost in full-swing. Weโ€™ve only just started and the possibilities are endless. Fandoms are more alive than ever!

    But, what if we told you, you donโ€™t have to choose between one or the other? You donโ€™t have to choose between your international bias or local faveโ€ฆ or between fan meets or merch conventions. That for the first time, as a fan, youโ€™re getting a one-of-a-kind experience AND the spotlight?

    A Super Event for Super Fans

    The UMUSIC FanVerse is coming your way this October 17 to 23 at The Podium Mall, Ortigas. Believe us when we say itโ€™s not your usual event – experiential fan activities, local and international performances (fan meets!!!) and of course, exclusive merchandise all in one place.

    Watch out for Olivia Rodrigoโ€™s Sour Jeepney Ride, Justin Bieberโ€™s Peaches Groove Booth, the House of AG, and our very own Darrenโ€™s D Total Experience, Zack Tabudloโ€™s Giant Episode Album, Hatdog Stand and Juan Karlosโ€™ Pancitan. What awaits in each space is for you to see for yourself.

    To get you all warmed up and ready, weโ€™ve partnered with Omne so you can enjoy electrifying fitness themed sweat sessions at Electric Studio, 808 Studio and Kinetix Lab so you can move and let loose to the songs of the most sought after UMG artists.

    The exclusive and invite-only, Big Bang Party on the 17th of October will usher you into a jam-packed week of excitement and fun. October 18th to 20th, FanVerse will be open and free to everyone.

    Ready, Stan, Go!

    Prepare to pop off at the Queens of FanVerse night on October 21. If youโ€™re still on a high from Drag Race Philippines, youโ€™re in for a treat. Watch out for the queens and the winner herself Precious Paula Nicole alongside Morissette, Bonnie Bailey and more.

    Spend the weekend with us at Supernova Sunday and the FanVerse Music Festival on October 22 and 23. Cosmic Saturday will feature Darren, Cheats, Blaster, Zephanie, Kyle Echarri, Dermot Kennedy, Yonnyboii, Lullaby, 8 Ballinโ€™ and more. Weโ€™re closing off the week with Supernova Sundays with Zack Tabudlo, Shanti Dope, Juan Karlos, Zild and December Avenue.

    To join in on the fun, visit the Podium anytime from October 17 to 23, 2022. Download the UMUSIC App for a chance to earn stan points to redeem prizes including exclusive merchandise or a meet-and-greet. The UMUSIC App is now available in the Google Play Store and will soon launch in the Apple App Store. To enter the UMUSIC FanVerse Music Festival, purchase SuperFan Pass of your choice. Prices start at Php 1,990.00 and each pass comes with a swag kit!

    While tickets are selling out fast, donโ€™t panic, as event partner Omne by FWD may just be your ticket-literally. The newly-launched multi-lifestyle app has serious give aways including VIP passes, special meet & greet tickets, merchandise and more. Check out https://competition.umusic.com/omnexumusicfanverse-eventpass to enter and potentially score a sweet deal to FanVerse heaven. Remember you must be signed on to the Omne app to be eligible to enter.

    Make sure to follow UMUSIC Philippines on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord for more updates. Visit umusic.ph/fanverse! See you there!

  • 10 Things We are Excited about Hallyuween 2022

    10 Things We are Excited about Hallyuween 2022

    Are you ready to unleash all Spirits that love K-Pop and K-Culture in Hallyuween 2022?

    The Philippines’ first K-Pop Halloween Party, Hallyuween 2022, is finally happening on October 29 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

    With only a few days away before we get to party and dance all night long with some of the most renowned and talented K-Pop artists, we count down to those days with ten of the many reasons why you should get all excited for Hallyuween 2022!

    READ: HALLYUween 2022 Mixes Halloween, K-Pop, and P-Pop in a First-of-its-Kind Show

    REASON #1: Party with the baddest female CL!

    After years of waiting, the baddest female, CL, will grace the Philippine concert stage for the first time in a long while. The upcoming event will serve as CL’s first solo performance in the country.

    In her video greeting, the rapper and singer-songwriter shared her excitement to return for a performance in the Philippines. “It’s been a while since I’ve been back to the Philippines, so I’m super super excited,” CL said. Handa na ba kayo?

    REASON #2: Experience something beautiful with Epik High at the Hallyuween 2022?

    The ever-iconic and always-epic Epik High joins the party on October 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena. With almost two decades of great hits and ultimate artistry, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz will surely create the best stage for their Filipino fans whom they have met in so long too!

    And Epik High is as excited as you are because they missed you very very very very much!

    REASON #3: Raise the roof with PENTAGON!

    We know you missed them too, and yes, it is true! PENTAGOn returns to the Philippine concert stage for Hallyuween 2022! Jinho, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok will bring shine to the stage with their best hits and incredible charms.

    As Yeo One said, “If it’s about ghosts, we definitely cannot be left out!” So, Filipino UNIVERSE, you will never want to miss your favorite boys’ return, right?

    REASON #4: Hola Hola! KARD is coming to Manila!

    Adding more spice to the line-up of Hallyuween 2022, KARD will make a stop in Manila for all Philippine Hidden KARDs who have been eagerly awaiting their return to the Philippine shore.

    And BM hopes you are as excited as they are! “I want you, guys, to show up in your craziest costumes and we’re just so excited to meet you, guys,” he added.

    REASON #5: Run and party wild with GAHO x KAVE!

    They are finally coming to the Philippines and they are looking forward to meet you all! Gaho and Kave will rock the Mall of Asia Arena on October 29.

    Sing along and sing your heart out with Gaho and Kave!

    REASON #6: Party it up with DJ SODA at the Hallyuween 2022!

    One of Asia’s most renowned DJs, DJ Soda will hype up the Mall of Asia Arena with her superb ability to mix and scratch! DJ Soda can’t wait to have a great time with all of you at the Hallyuween 2022. Get ready to party and enjoy the night on October 29!

    REASON #7: Raise the flag and light up MOA Arena with BGYO!

    Raising the Philippine flag as the sole P-Pop act to perform, BGYO will show you what the Aces of P-Pop got as they light up the arena with their talents and performances.

    Watch out for the breathtaking performances of Akira, Gelo, JL, Mikki, and Nate!

    REASON #8: Dance your heart out on the dance floor at Hallyuween 2022!

    The dance floor is ready to be taken over by all of you! Pour your heart out and unleash all your energy as you dance with people who share the same love and passion for K-Pop and P-Pop.

    So wait no more! Get your tickets to Philippines’ first K-Pop Halloween Party via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via www.smtickets.com.

    Check out the ticket prices and seat plan below:

    • Gangnam/Apgujeong โ€“ VIP Table of 8 pax
    • Itaewon/Myeondong โ€“ Php 12,000
    • Insadong โ€“ Php 10,000
    • Hongdae โ€“ Php 8,000
    • Jongno โ€“ Php 5,500
    • Hyehwa โ€“ Php 4,500
    • Namdaemun โ€“ Php 3,500
    • Dongdaemun โ€“ Php 2,500

    Please note that the prices are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    For VIP table reservations, interested goers may email vip@hallyuween.com.

    Hallyuween 2022

    REASON #9: Get the ultimate Hallyuween Experience with all the fun activities in store!

    Hallyuween 2022 has so much in store for all attendees! Aside from a spectacular line-up and a seat plan that will make you dance all the worries away and get in the mood for a party, the event ups the game with exciting activities that attendees can experience.

    Test your courage in the Haunted Tunnel. Keep the memories of the night in the photobooth. Meet your fellow fans at the fanclub booths. Up your competitiveness at the game booths. And join the silent auction of K-Pop memorabilia.

    Hallyuween 2022

    REASON #10: Come in your best and spookiest Halloween costume!

    Being the first K-Pop Halloween Costume Party in the Philippines, your Hallyuween experience will not be complete without giving your best shot at the Halloween costume! Come in your spookiest costume and get the chance to take home these exciting prizes:

    • Golden Tickets (Ticket to any chosen PULP show between 2022-2023)
    • Signed Posters, Merch and More!
    • Next Category Seat Upgrade Vouchers to any PULPโ€™s future shows
    • Gift Certificates for an Overnight Stay in a 5-star hotel for you and a loved one!
    • Gift Certificates for a Korean Food Feast for you and 3 of your friends at Seoul Train Korean BBQ
    • Hallyuween Merch Swag Bags

  • SEVENTEEN Brings BE THE SUN Concert to Philippine Arena in December

    SEVENTEEN Brings BE THE SUN Concert to Philippine Arena in December

    When SEVENTEEN said they’ll come back soon, they meant real soon! Are you ready for another BE THE SUN concert this December?

    Following the success of the sold-out two-day Be the Sun in Manila concerts, South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN is keeping its promise to come back to the Philippines soon with another Be the Sun concern in the country —- this time, BIGGER and BETTER.

    READ: SEVENTEEN Reunites with Carats in Back-to-Back โ€œBe The Sunโ€ in Manila Concerts

    Live Nation Philippines announced on its social media pages that S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino will bring SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] at the Philippine Arena on December 17, 2022. The boy group will also be the first K-Pop group to hold a solo concert in the said venue.

    Be The Sun

    “SEVENTEEN heard you, and we’re here to deliver the message. They’re coming back and it’s gonna be BETTER,” wrote Live Nation Philippines which brought the boy group in October for the Manila leg of the world tour. With the announcement, keywords related to the event, including SEVENTEEN, Philippine Arena, Bulacan, and LNPH trended on Philippine Twitter trends.

    Fan club pre-sale will be on October 23, from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PST. The sign-up period for the fan club pre-sale begins on October 14, 12 p.m. PST to October 18, 1 p.m. PST. Meanwhile, general public on-sale will begin on October 25 at 10 a.m.

    Ticket prices, seat map, ticket purchase guidelines, and information on shuttle services will be released soon through the official social media pages of Live Nation Philippines.

    SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] IN MANILA

    Earlier in October, S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino made their long-awaited return to the Philippine concert stage as they bring their world tour to the country this 2022.

    The back-to-back sold-out Be the Sun concerts in Manila last October 8 and 9 at the Mall of Asia Arena demonstrated the SEVENTEEN’s unwavering influence and power with Carats welcoming them back to the local concert stage with fantastic excitement, lightsticks in hand, and cheers roaring loud and proud for their favorite boys.

    During the concerts, the members repeatedly hinted at their quick return to the country and shared their desire to perform on a bigger stage. Keeping their promise, the boys will come back to the Philippines before the year ends with an additional Be the Sun show at the Philippine Arena, the largest indoor stadium in the country.

    SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] in Bulacan is presented by Live Nation Philippines.

    By Danica Lacson

  • TANAW Concert Puts a Spotlight on the Reigning Queens of Pinoy Rock

    TANAW Concert Puts a Spotlight on the Reigning Queens of Pinoy Rock

    Muti-awarded singer-songwriters Acel Bisa, Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Hannah Romawac, Kitchie Nadal, and Lougee Basabas co-headline their first concert together, TANAW, at The Theatre at Solaire!

    Six of the most iconic women in Pinoy Rock are coming together as solo artists and collaborators for a one-night concert happening on November 26, Saturday (8 p.m. onwards) at The Theatre at Solaire.
    Aptly titled TANAW, the three-hour show will feature Filipino singer-songwriters Acel Bisa, Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Hannah Romawac, Kitchie Nadal, and Lougee Basabas as they grace the big stage with songs that rekindle past loves and welcome newfound inspirations.

    Tanaw Concert

    Elevating the concert-going experience with a balance of grandeur and intimacy, the special performances also promise to show time and again the beauty of empowerment, vulnerability, and purpose.

    GNN Entertainment, the showโ€™s producer, is proud to support TANAW in championing Filipina music icons whose enormous contributions to uplifting Original Pilipino Music (OPM) deserve to be heard and celebrated.

    โ€œItโ€™s a great moment to witness women making impactful strides in helping revive the live music scene in the Philippines,โ€ shares GNN Entertainment PR and Marketing Director Ian Urrutia in a statement. โ€œWe take pride in being part of their crusade to showcase world-class artistry and nurture a fun but an enriching experience for fans who are yearning to rebuild their connection with the music that shaped their years and the artists that led them through that journey.โ€

    GNN Entertainmentโ€™s Events Director Marie Lara Pauline Bobier asserts that the upcoming concert will serve as a great way to bring back its festive appeal while helping the audience get through the tough times with stories of optimism and hope. โ€œWe want the fans to feel that this concert is both a celebration and a reunion. The ladies have made a mark in the music scene, and we want to honor their contributions through this one-night show.โ€

    Tanaw Concert

    TANAW marks the first time that the six solo acts will be performing together for a concert. From their early days as lead vocalists of late โ€˜ the 90s/early 2000s bands to establishing their identity as individual artists, the six acclaimed singer-songwriters have proven their staying power with sold-out tours and concerts, chart-topping singles and albums, and a dedicated fanbase.

    Ticket prices are as follows:

    • SVIP with Meet&Greet: โ‚ฑ4,600.00
    • SVIP without Meet&Greet: โ‚ฑ4,100.00
    • VIP: โ‚ฑ3,700.00
    • Lower Orchestra: โ‚ฑ2,900.00
    • Upper Orchestra: โ‚ฑ2,800.00
    • Lower Balcony: โ‚ฑ1,700.00
    • Upper Balcony: โ‚ฑ1,300.00

    Tickets to TANAW are available for purchase starting October 17 (Monday) at 12 noon via Ticket World. This event is produced by GNN Entertainment and co-presented by The Theatre at Solaire.

  • BINI is All Set for a โ€œFEEL GOODโ€ Album Showcase at the Skydome

    BINI is All Set for a โ€œFEEL GOODโ€ Album Showcase at the Skydome

    BINI will spread good vibes among Blooms this October 28!

    After the release of their trending comeback album, BINI is now preparing to serve feel-good vibes and get intimate with their fans in their upcoming โ€œFeel Goodโ€ Album Showcase at SM City North Edsa Skydome on October 28 (Friday) at 6 pm.

    BINI Feel Good Album Showcase Poster

    The โ€˜nationโ€™s girl group,โ€™ composed of members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, is expected to showcase their astounding performances from their new album and offer a delightful interaction with their fans called BLOOM who have continuously supported their music.

    The exciting musical showcase, which celebrates the P-pop groupโ€™s sophomore album, will also feature up-and-coming music stars Benedix Ramos, Jordan Andrews, and Maki, who will serenade the guests during the pre-show. Singer-actor KD Estrada is also joining the event’s main show.

    The โ€œFeel Goodโ€ Album Showcase tickets are available at SM Tickets priced at P500 (regular), P1,200 (VIP), and P1,800 (SVIP), which are packed with a physical copy of the album, a poster, and an entrance pass.

    Meanwhile, BINIโ€™s โ€œFeel Goodโ€ album has already surpassed 963,000 streams on Spotify and has also topped the iTunes PH album chart while the albumโ€™s key track โ€œStringsโ€ reached number one on the songs chart and its music video has amassed almost 300,000 views in just 12 days.

    With the numerous feats they have achieved, BINI shared that they still maintain a โ€œgroundedโ€ attitude and are always grateful for the love and support of their fans.

    โ€œWe always remind each other to stay grounded and be humble. Whatever achievements in life or projects, we always tell each other that we should be grateful and we shouldnโ€™t be kampante,โ€ BINI member Mikha said in an interview on โ€œCinemaNews.โ€

    Recently, BINI has appeared in different shows including โ€œItโ€™s Showtime,โ€ โ€œiWant ASAP,โ€ and โ€œMYX Hit Differentโ€ and they also appeared in the Wish Bus as part of their media tour to promote their new album. The all-female group is also set to appear in the “Mr. Music: The Hits of Jonathan Manalo” concert on Saturday (October 15) at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

    Be part of BINIโ€™s โ€œFeel Goodโ€ Album Showcase on October 28 (Friday), 6 pm at SM City North EDSA Skydome. Stay updated with BINI by following BINI_ph on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok, and subscribe to their official Youtube channel, BINI Official.

  • Bright, Win, Dew, and Nani to Land in Manila for Shooting Star Asia Tour

    Bright, Win, Dew, and Nani to Land in Manila for Shooting Star Asia Tour

    Bright, Win, Dew, and Nani will bring Shooting Star in Manila!

    Globe, GMMTV, and Rise Media Philippines teamed up to bring The First Asia Tour of Bright-Win-Dew-Nani: SHOOTING STAR in Manila. Happening on November 19, the Manila stop of the Asia tour will see Bright, Win, Dew, and Nani meet their local fans at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

    Rise Media Philippines shared the details of the upcoming fan meeting last October 9. “Youโ€™ve shot your wishes up to the skies and the stars made them come true! Dream big as Thailand’s biggest young stars Bright, Win, Dew, and Nani are making their way to Manila for their Shooting Star Asia Tour on November 19 at World Trade Center Metro Manila,” wrote the live events and video production company.

    Shooting Star

    Tickets to the event will go on sale starting October 15 via SM Tickets outlets and online. Fans may choose from the different tiers of SVIP, VIP, Gold, Silver, Premium, and General Admission. Each tier also includes different fan benefits.

    Check out the ticket prices and fan benefits below:

    • SVIP – Php 13,500
    • VIP – Php 11,500
    • Gold – Php 9,000
    • Silver – Php 7,000
    • Premium – Php 5,500
    • General Admission – Php 3,500
    Shooting Star in Manila

    Bright Vachirawit, Win Metawin, Dew Jirawat, and Nani Hirunkit starred in the Thai live adaptation of the Japanese shลjo manga Hana Yori Dango. Titled F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, the television series confirmed its casting in September 2020 and began airing in December 2021.

    Tu Tontawan took on the female lead role, Gorya (Tsukushi Makino). Bright brought to life the character of Thyme (Tsukasa Domyoji), while Dew played Ren (Rui Hanazawa) in the series. Meanwhile, Win and Nani took on the roles of Kavin (Sojiro Nishikado) and MJ (Akira Mimasaka), respectively.

    Through the Shooting Star Asia Fan Meeting Tour, Bright, Win, Dew, and Nai will meet their fans in various Asian cities including Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo.

    The First Asia Tour of Bright-Win-Dew-Nani: SHOOTING STAR in Manila is presented by Globe, GMMTV, and Rise Media Philippines.

  • SEVENTEEN Reunites with Carats in Back-to-Back “Be The Sun” in Manila Concerts

    SEVENTEEN Reunites with Carats in Back-to-Back “Be The Sun” in Manila Concerts

    The Mall of Asia Arena bloomed beautifully in the colors of rose quartz and serenity as SEVENTEEN and their Filipino Carats met again to light up the Philippine concert stage!

    South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN proved its relentless influence and power with back-to-back sold-out SEVENTEEN World Tour – BE THE SUN in Manila last October 8 and 9 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

    The concerts signified the return of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino to the Philippine concert stage after more than two years since their last solo concert in the country. And for leader S.Coups, the BE THE SUN in Manila shows were more special as they marked his reunion with his Filipino fans after more than four years after missing out on the last concert due to health reasons.

    With lightsticks on hand and cheers roaring loud and proud for their favorite boys, Carats welcomed them back to the local concert stage with superb enthusiasm as SEVENTEEN kicked off the highly anticipated two-day concerts last October 8 with a parade of sizzling hot and energetic performances of their hits “HOT”, “March”, and “HIT”.

    Photo retrieved from Pledis Entertainment
    SEVENTEEN Be the Sun in Manila
    Photo retrieved from Live Nation Philippines

    SEVENTEEN right here

    “Say the Name, SEVENTEEN! Hello, we are SEVENTEEN!” —and after more than two years, the boy group, led by S.Coups, greeted their Filipino fans with their signature greeting and expressed their joy in coming back to the country after a long time. The members cutely tried their best to deliver their messages in Filipino, saying “na-miss namin kayo“, “mahal namin kayo“, and more.

    Joshua also added, “It’s been a long time since the last time we came here. We’re finally back and we are really, really excited. We’re back with our tour, Be the Sun. We really wanted to show you guys a good performance today and just like the title states, “be the sun”, we want to be your light. So let’s have fun tonight, guys!”

    Like in their previous concert tours, the members prepared a chant and a gesture for the world tour — “SEVENTEEN Carat, be the sun!” And with that cue, the boys wasted no time in captivating their audience by performing “Rock with You”.

    Amplifying Be The Sun in Manila concerts with Unit Performances

    The members of SEVENTEEN firmly displayed their immense talents and abilities with spectacular performances, never allowing the enthusiasm in the room to die down. Kicking off the unit performances, Joshua and Vernon commanded the stage with their duet of “2-1”.

    The performance team impressed with the confident and attractive stages of “Moonwalker” and “Wave”, while the vocal team serenaded the crowd with their soothing voices in “Come to Me” and “Imperfect Love”. “Manila, we missed you, guys so much. You guys can sing along to the song, right?” Joshua said. And with a resounding yes and the prettiest ocean of Carat bongs, Filipino Carats beautifully serenaded SEVENTEEN with “Imperfect Love”. The hip-hop team then dominated the concert stage with a blistering stage performance of “Gam3 Bo1” and “Back It Up” to close out the unit performances.

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    Photos retrieved from Live Nation Philippines

    Returning to the stage as a complete team, SEVENTEEN performed a relay of their greatest hits, “Mansae” featuring Vernon’s rendition of Beyonceฬ’s “Single Ladies”, a fun stage of “Left & Right” from their 2020 extended play Heng:garรฆ, and the ever-iconic “Aju Nice” that got everyone jumping up and down.

    Coming into SEVENTEEN’s World

    After the playful stages, S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino unleashed their charismatic sides once more, delivering spectacular performances of “Shadow” and “Crush”, from their albums Face the Sun and Attacca, respectively.

    With never-ending surprises and treats for their Carats, the boys donned impromptu mini-performances mid-ment. Woozi sang a snippet of his solo song “Ruby”, while Seungkwan sang a bit of Harry Styles’ “As It Was”. Wonwoo and Dino hyped the crowd with “Gam3 Bo1” and “Clap”, respectively. The8 also sampled his solo song “Side by Side”, while Hoshi made sure to deliver his tiger agenda with a freestyle “Tiger” song. (Note: Hoshi achieved his horanghae agenda early in the concert as he made Carats do tiger paws with him :D).

    The members also repeatedly commended the energy and passion of Filipino Carats. Hoshi expressed his admiration for the unwavering energy of their fans, saying “I like the energy of Manila so much!”. DK echoed this, describing the energy as “crazy” as booming and tireless cheers enveloped the arena from the start until the very end.

    With DK’s “SEVENTEEN Carat! Be the Sun”, the boy group made everyone dance and sing along to “_World”, the title track of their latest album, Sector 17.

    Photo retrieved from Pledis Entertainment
    Photo retrieved from Pledis Entertainment

    SEVENTEEN’s Darl+ing Manila

    Waiting for the encore performances also got fun with funny and adorable banners and photos for and of the members that the fans prepared. And everything got more fun as the members emerged from all over the stage for their encore performances, starting with the sweet “Darl+ing”. With hands up in the air, Filipino Carats gamely sang along —never beating the “Because Manila Carats can sing along to any song, right?” allegations.

    The sweetest went overloaded with the members’ declarations of “my darling manila”, “Carats are our darling”, and more. The boys also made sure that their Filipino Carats know they are appreciated and loved.

    “Because of your energy, I was able to do well. Every time we come here, we get good energy from you. I want to come here as soon as possible again,” Jeonghan said. Other members also reiterated the boy group’s desire to come back to the Philippines for another concert soon. “We will be back as soon as possible. Hopefully, in a stadium,” Joshua said.

    S.Coups added, “We will come back really fast.” Meanwhile, Hoshi also said, “Should I come to Manila again? Should we go to a stadium next?”. The8 and DK echoed the other members’ words and asked Carats to be healthy and happy. Woozi chimed in, relaying his message in Filipino, “Magkita tayo ulit. Babalik kami ulit. Mahal ko kayo.”

    Photo retrieved from Live Nation Philippines

    Always an Aju Nice show with SEVENTEEN

    And with all smiles and cheerful energy, SEVENTEEN had fun on stage and with their Carats while singing and dancing to “Our Dawn is Hotter than Day” and “Snap Shoot”. Very special guests in the person of Dino’s father and grandmother made a special appearance during “Snap Shoot”, making the night extra special and giving fans one of the best concert memories. The ever-jolly and super-enthusiastic mother-and-son tandem gave their all in dancing to “Snap Shoot”, earning loud cheers from both SEVENTEEN and Carats.

    But a SEVENTEEN concert will never be complete without the ever-iconic and legendary “Aju Nice”. Seemingly tireless from the more than two-hour concert, the boys and Filipino Carats sang loudly and jumped high, capping off the night with an Aju-Nice party like no other.

    Photo retrieved from Pledis Entertainment
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    Photos retrieved from Pledis Entertainment

    The SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR – BE THE SUN IN MANILA is presented by Live Nation Philippines.

    Special thanks to Live Nation Philippines for the invitation to the event.

    This concert recap is for the first day of Be The Sun in Manila.

    Words by Danica Lacson

  • Jason Momoa transports us into his fantasy realm in the Slumberland trailer.

    Jason Momoa transports us into his fantasy realm in the Slumberland trailer.

    ITโ€™S TIME TO DREAM ON!

    This holiday season Jason Momoa invites you on an adventure into the world of dreams. “Slumberland”comes to Netflix on November 18.

    The new trailer of “Slumberland” has been released on Netflix. We’ll see the land where such a wild and crazy dream has come true.

    In Slumberland, Marlow Barkley’s Nemo and Jason Momoa’s Flip go on an extraordinary voyage in a dreamworld. Nemo’s tranquil childhood in the Pacific Northwest is upended when her father, Peter (Kyle Chandler), dies at sea and she moves in with her well-meaning but socially awkward uncle, Phillip (Chris O’Dowd). By day, she struggles with her new school and schedule, but by night, she meets Flip, a rough-around-the-edges bandit who becomes her sidekick and guide thanks to a secret map to Slumberland. Nemo and Flip go on an extraordinary journey through dreams and nightmares, during which Nemo hopes to be reunited with her father.

    Slumberland is based on a series of comic strips by Winsor McCay called Little Nemo in Slumberland. These strips were first published at the start of the 20th century. The only big change that the trailer shows so far is that the main character goes from being a little boy to a little girl, which, in a story about childhood dreams and imagination, doesn’t mean much. Along with Barkley and Momoa, the story also stars Kyle Chandler, India de Beaufort, Chris O’Dowd, Humberly Gonzรกlez, and Tonya Cornelisse.

    Slumberland is directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire & Mockingjay) and produced by Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, David Ready, and Francis Lawrence. It was written by David Guion and Michael Handelman (Night at the Museum; Secret of the Tomb). Weruche Opia, India De Beaufort, and Humberly Gonzalez are also featured in the movie.

    Netflix premieres Slumberland on November 18. You can watch the new trailer below:

  • K-Pop Powerhouse ENHYPEN to Meet Filo ENGENEs on December 3rd

    K-Pop Powerhouse ENHYPEN to Meet Filo ENGENEs on December 3rd

    The announcement Filipino Engenes has been waiting for is finally here — ENHYPEN is coming to the Philippines!

    After much anticipation, ENHYPEN, one of the most promising K-Pop groups, will finally make its way to Manila this 2022. Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki will meet their Filipino Engenes on December 3, 2022, at the Araneta Coliseum thru the ENHYPEN FUN MEET [BYS 10th Year Anniversary].

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    Australian cosmetics company, BYS Cosmetics, shared the exciting news on their social media pages on October 9, hyping up the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming event. “We’re bringing ENHYPEN to Manila as a special guest for our 10th Year Anniversary during our official #ENHYPENFunMeetInManila,” tweeted BYS Cosmetics.

    Wilbros Live also shared the upcoming event on its social media pages. On the mechanics of how to watch the event, the concert tours and live events organizer encouraged fans to watch out for updates and news thru BYS Cosmetics’ official pages.

    BYS Cosmetics’ newest brand ambassador

    BYS Cosmetics officially announced ENHYPEN as the new face of the brand on October 8, sharing a 30-second video featuring the members of the global K-Pop boy group. โ€œWeโ€™re proud to announce the new face of BYS, the global K-pop group that is never afraid to play any role they wanna play,โ€ wrote the cosmetic brand.

    The upcoming fun meet will serve as the first visit of the boy group since debuting in 2020.

    Meet the Global K-Pop Boy Group ENHYPEN

    ENHYPEN is the first boy group formed by Belift Lab, a joint venture between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation. Composed of Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki, the boy group was formed through the 2020 survival competition program, I-Land.

    They officially made their highly-anticipated debut on November 30, 2020, with their first mini album, Border: Day One with the lead single, “Given-Taken”. Since their debut, the boys have established themselves as dominant forces in K-Pop with their every album taking over the charts and selling thousands to millions of copies at unprecedented speed. Border: Day One broke the record for the highest sales among the K-Pop groups that debuted in 2020. The first studio album, Dimension: Dilemma, and the third extended play, Manifesto: Day 1 both sold over one million copies, making them the first K-Pop group to list two albums in the million-seller category in the shortest time since debut.

    The boy group will further showcase its global position as it embarks on its first world tour, MANIFESTO, which will see Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki perform in North America and Japan, and more cities.

    To date, ENHYPEN continues to reap recognition and solidify its position as one of the promising K-Pop stars of its generation and one of the most trusted brand names in the industry.

  • Gulf Kanawut Enchants in First Fan Meeting in Manila

    Gulf Kanawut Enchants in First Fan Meeting in Manila

    Phiballs got to spend a memorable night with their favorite model-actor!

    Thai model-actor Gulf Kanawut returned the love and support of his Filipino fans by ensuring they get to have a fun night. Though not his first time in Manila, the event on October 2, 2022, at the New Frontier Theater, was the multi-hyphenated actorโ€™s first solo fan meeting in the country. It may have taken him three years to meet his beloved Phiballs, but for fans, it was worth the wait.

    Press Conference Takeaways

    Prior to the fan meeting, Gulf indulged queries from the media through a press conference held earlier in the day. The singer was relaxed and all smiles as he answered questions ranging from the mundane to the serious ones.

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    Gulf Kanawut during the press conference

    Gulf revealed that he first came to Manila in 2019 and participated in a small fan meeting event. When asked if he was able to do something more since his arrival, he said that he was not able to explore considering he arrived in the wee hours. He quipped that he only had three hours (or so) of sleep, but he is eager to do so if given enough time.

    He also stated that he wants to go to Cebu and try Jollibee based on fansโ€™ recommendations. As for his role as an ambassador for biodiversity in Thailand, he said that he wants to be able to help spread information and awareness as biodiversity involves all of us.

    On what he wants to his fans to remember him by, apart from being a model, actor, singer, and ambassador, Gulf said it really does not matter. Fans can think of him in any way as long as it makes them happy.

    He revealed that there are a lot of Thai actors he is willing to work with but there is one Filipino celebrity he wants to collaborate with and that is Sarah Geronimo. When it comes to his dream role, he said that he really wants to try being a villain as the character is usually multi-dimensional. Furthermore, he mentioned that if he feels good playing the role, then that is a favorite of his.

    Gulf said that if he was not an actor, he would be a sports reporter and that if given an opportunity he would take all his fans to a football field and play with them. As for those who want to be successful, he advised them to keep chasing their dreams, so they wonโ€™t have any regrets. He ended the press conference by thanking the fans as well as the media and he is eager to meet them all later. As for the things to look forward to in the fan meeting, he said he prepared a lot of things and he hoped that fans would have an enjoyable night.

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    According to him, his smile is the most attractive part of his body and we can’t agree more!

    Gulf Kanawut 1st Fan Meeting in Manila

    Fun Corners with Gulf

    Q&A (with fans)

    The first of the many enjoyable segments that night was the Q&A portion. The questions for this corner were collated from fans who posted them via social media. Gulf was very enthusiastic in answering the questions. When a fan asked if he has any lucky charms, he cheekily said his lucky charm is himself. He explained that if he does his best, he has no reason to rely on any lucky charms.

    Someone asked if there is a possibility to release his own album soon, and Gulf said that he feels sorry that his song โ€œHomeโ€ is not available on streaming sites but maybe in the future it will be on. As for releasing an album, he teased that if he can have more songs maybe he would (in the future).

    Itโ€™s Me Gulf

    For this particular segment, Gulf needed to agree or disagree with some statements with the aid of the โ€œXโ€ and โ€œโœ“โ€ boards. He disagreed with the statement about being good at dancing as he looks funny when doing so. But when asked to show a sample of his โ€œfunnyโ€ dance moves, he, though mostly shy, gamely danced to Sarah Gโ€™s โ€œTalaโ€.

    This corner also revealed that Gulf is a competitive person, especially when it comes to football, his favorite sport. Gulf is also a workaholic that does not believe in love at first sight. Much to the delight of all the people inside the venue, Gulf said yes to the situation about doing something embarrassing in front of his crush. The crowd reacted once again when he said yes to being rejected by someone he liked. It was also a revelation when Gulf said that he is not a very romantic person.

    Gulfโ€™s Feed

    In this corner, Gulf has to guess the correct answer to questions relating to some of the things he posted on his social media accounts. A wrong answer has a corresponding penalty. Gulf managed to provide the correct answers for the first two questions but faltered in the third. As a result, He needed to spell out his name using his hips. However, instead of just spelling out his nickname โ€œGulfโ€, Host Kring Kim challenged him more to do โ€œGulf Kanawutโ€, in English and Thai alphabet. Gulf accepted the challenge and completed it successfully.

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    Gulf Kanawut during the fan meeting

    The Message/Question Board

    Once again fans were given the spotlight as the next corner was about the questions they posted on the board. There was a special shout-out to the person who posted the question Gulf picked out. He said he is most happy when he plays with his cat Asa. Fans went wild when Gulf answered the question of how much he loves our โ€œSunโ€. Most of the ones picked were messages of support and encouragement which Gulf really appreciated.

    Football Challenge

    Gulf has to at least hit the ball five times to successfully complete the mission. He made twelve hits and three lucky fans got signed balls.

    Guess the Tagalog Phrase

    For this particular segment, Gulf has to correctly guess the meaning of Filipino words such as โ€œMahalโ€ (Love), โ€œKailangan Kitaโ€ (I need you), โ€œAalagaan Kitaโ€ (I will take care of you), โ€œIkaw lang sapat naโ€ (You are enough) and โ€œSayo lang akoโ€ (Iโ€™m only yours). Gulf correctly guessed the meanings of all the words.

    Lights Camera Copy

    Gulf is tasked to re-enact famous scenes from two Filipino movies. Kring Kim, the ever-energetic host played opposite him. Though struggling with the words, Gulf powered through and gave each scene justice.

    Blue/Pink Paper Challenge

    This was a game of elimination. Fans were given blue and pink paper slips which they will use to provide the answer to a given question. If their answer matches Gulfโ€™s they remain in the game and those who donโ€™t should sit. Three fans won personalized selfies with autographs and a bouquet of flowers.

    All-Out Performances from Gulf

    Gulf kicked off his fan meet with a strong performance as he set the stage ablaze with his song โ€œWhy You So Serious?โ€. His next number was his rendition of โ€œHold Me Tightโ€ (เธ‚เธญเนเธ„เนˆเน€เธ˜เธญ – Kor kae ter), an official soundtrack from his TV Series TharnType. He followed this up with another OST from the same drama, โ€œBe Mineโ€ (เน„เธกเนˆเธขเธญเธก โ€“ Mai Yaum)

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    He also performed โ€œRailheadโ€ by K6Y, his go-to artist at the moment. Gulf also serenaded the audience with Justin Bieberโ€™s โ€œLove Yourself. He capped off the night with a performance of his song โ€œMy Homeโ€ — dressed in barong, a traditional Filipino clothing. Gulf thanked the fans for coming out and spending the night with him. He promised to be better and express appreciation to all the fans. He hoped that the fans had a good time, and he is looking forward to seeing the fans again.

    To our dearest Gulf…

    Fans of the Thai actor made sure that he went home with the sweetest memories of his Manila visit. They prepared a banner project and a special video that contain affirmations and gratitude for their hope.

    We’ll be behind you to cheer you on, walk beside you throughout your journey and you’ll see us in front to celebrate every milestone you’ve achieve. You’re always our hope.

    To our dearest GULF, from your Phiballs
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    Gulf Kanawut

    Gulf 1st Fan Meeting in Manila is presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

    Words by Emylyn Castalla

    Event covered by Emylyn, Danica, and Vince

  • Ne-Yo to perform at The Big Dome in the ‘biggest comeback’ of his career

    Ne-Yo to perform at The Big Dome in the ‘biggest comeback’ of his career

    Three-time GRAMMYยฎ Award-winning R&B superstar and iconic songwriter NE-YO is coming to Manila for his ‘Live in Concert’ tour on January 23, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum, where he will perform classics along with new music. Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets will go on-sale on October 15 via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.

    NE-YO recently released his long-awaited, eighth studio album, Self Explanatory, which includes collaborations with Yung Bleu, Jeremih, Trippie Redd and Zae France along with standout singles such as โ€œYou Got The Body,โ€ โ€œStay Down,โ€ โ€œDonโ€™t Love Me,โ€ and more.

    Over the course of his illustrious career, NE-YO has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His first single, 2005โ€™s โ€œSo Sick,โ€ hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified quadruple-platinum. Since then, he has racked up a collection of hit singles โ€“ including โ€œSexy Love,โ€ โ€œCloser,โ€ โ€œBecause of You,โ€ โ€œMiss Independentโ€ and โ€œPush Backโ€ featuring Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don. 

    He has proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the recording studio and on stage, penning bangers like Rihannaโ€™s โ€œUnfaithful,โ€ โ€œRussian Roulette,โ€ and โ€œTake a Bow,โ€ along with Beyoncรฉโ€™s 2006 breakup anthem โ€œIrreplaceableโ€ and songs for such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, & Celine Dion among others. Beyond his artistry, Ne-Yoโ€™s film and television credits include NBCโ€™s World of Dance, Empire, Stomp the Yard, Save the Last Dance, Battle: Los Angeles, George Lucas’ Red Tails, The Wiz Live! and โ€œStep Up: High Waterโ€ now in his 3rd season on STARZ.

  • Jay B Kicks Off World Tour with Enthralling Manila Show

    Jay B Kicks Off World Tour with Enthralling Manila Show

    The GOT7 tingi version reached its fifth installment with the leader himself, Jay B, making his much-anticipated appearance on the Philippine concert stage!

    Singer-songwriter and GOT7’s leader Jay B made his return to the Philippine concert stage, kicking off his 2022 World Tour JAY B TAPE: PRESS PAUSE at the New Frontier Theater on October 1. Presented by PULP Live World, the concert also marked his first solo concert and his comeback to the country after GOT7’s 2019 concert.

    Amid the excited cheers of Ahgases who happily and enthusiastically welcomed their leader back, Jay B emerged with hyped-up performances of “Switch It Up”, “Ride”, and “AM PM”. Surely got us enthralled from AM to PM, the singer-songwriter greeted his local fans with the sweetest smile, expressing his gratitude to everyone who came out to meet him that night and remarking that the Philippines is the first stop of his world tour.

    READ: 5 Jay B Songs to Listen to Every Day

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    With a series of performances of “Into You”, “Dive Into You”, “Count On Me”, and “Sunrise”, Jay B took the stage, ratcheting up the intensity in the room even further. He didn’t let the enthusiasm drop off and proceeded to rule the stage with “BTW” and “Fame”.

    In addition to providing Ahgases with amazing performances and his distinctive vocals and moves, the singer-songwriter also seized the opportunity to interact closely with them. He went down the stage to seek restaurant ideas and to learn terms from the Filipino language like “Ang pogi ko“, “Pasensya“, and “Shot puno“.

    The GOT7 singer dazzled with his renditions of “Hush”, “Fade Away”, and “Rainy” appearing untiring and full of enthusiasm throughout.

    A truly surprising collaboration: James Reid joins Jay B on stage

    And he got so much more in-store that night as he performed “Hello 2.0” with James Reid. The crowd went into a frenzy with the unexpected on-stage collaboration of the two artists who admitted to meeting each other in person for the first time that night. And surprises never stopped with James Reid debuting his newest single “u & i” live at the New Frontier Theater, teaming up with Ahgases who generously chanted for him.

    Jay B then returned on stage, dominating it with fun performances of “Go UP” and “The Way We Are”, tracks from his newest extended play, Be Yourself. The singer-songwriter hopes that the album gives people strength and power.

    “When I am getting older, I kept thinking that there are many hard things that come into life. I was thinking that maybe you feel the same way I do. I want to create songs that are for healing,” he added. He went on to perform other tracks from Be Yourself, namely “Livin’”, “Fountain of Youth”, “Break It Down”, and “Holyday”.

    For GOT7’s Forever Leader, JAY B…

    Prepared by Filipino Ahgases, a special video for the leader of GOT7 was played which featured his special moments with his members and fans, along with a heartwarming message that relayed their gratitude for all his sacrifices and efforts and their promise of support.

    Your Filipino Ahgases have so much to tell you but our words will never be enough to really say how we feel. If we can just say one thing, it would be thank you…

    for getting us through the roughest of times with your music

    for keeping GOT7 together even when you’re apart

    for putting into words and music things we cannot express

    for being our shining star, even in the darkest times

    for inspiring us to be true to ourselves

    for being our home all these years

    Thank you, Jay B, for being our leader, our artist, and our friend. Mahal ka namin.

    For GOT7’s forever leader, Jay B, from your Filipino Ahgases

    Ahgases made sure that their leader knows he is the best as they chanted — loud and proud — “BEST LEADER”. “Because of you guys, I was able to become the best leader,” he said. He shared that he was worried about how he will be able to keep the position, but for Ahgases, he will try his best.

    “Thank you so much. I was very happy that Manila is the first stop of my world tour. I think I can finish the rest of my tour because of the warm cheers I got from the Philippines. I’ll burn the start of my world tour with you, guys,” he added.

    Giving everyone the comfort they needed, the singer-songwriter warmed hearts with “Rocking Chair”.

    GOT7 medley from GOT7’s leader

    A GOT7 member concert will never be complete without a GOT7 song on the setlist. After an encore performance of “Go UP”, Jay B performed a medley of GOT7 hits namely “Page”, “Teenager”, “Breath”, “Thursday”, and “NANANA”.

    He also gifted Ahgases with a taste of his unreleased song, before closing the concert with “Sunset With You” and “Go Higher” — and a showcase of B-Boy Jay B.

    The 2022 WORLD TOUR JAY B TAPE: PRESS PAUSE in Manila was the perfect way to kick start October with the loudest bang. It was a stunning display of Jay B’s great artistry and music, with his distinctive vocals and stage presence taking over the concert stage. The singer-songwriter’s unwavering passion and genuine enjoyment were also evident in the more than two-hour performance of more than 20 songs. And Filipino Ahgases’ fervent applause and cheers made the performance even more memorable.

    The 2022 WORLD TOUR JAY B TAPE: PRESS PAUSE was presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invite to the show.

    Event covered by Danica and Vince.

  • Jessi Touches Hearts in Her First Solo Concert

    Jessi Touches Hearts in Her First Solo Concert

    It was a heartwarming concert and a night to always remembers for everyone at Jessi’s Zoom in Manila concert!

    Jessi marked a milestone in her career last September 30 and her Filipino fans were fortunate to witness it happen and play a significant part in its realization. The singer’s recently-concluded Zoom in Manila concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena was not only her first solo concert in the Philippines, but it served as her first ever solo concert in her career.

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    With lights dimmed and cheers getting louder and louder, Jessi opened the show with her 2021 hit song “What Type of X” and a snippet of Refund Sisters’ “Don’t Touch Me”. Witnessing the crowd’s enthusiasm and overwhelming support, the singer turned emotional and tried her best to contain her tears. But her words resonated with gratitude. “Thank you for loving Jessi,” she said, adding a promise of a great show that night that will melt everyone’s stress. “Just f*cking have an amazing time, alright?”.

    It was indeed and beyond amazing. Zoom in Manila delivered so much beyond that promise as Filipino Jebbies returned home with a warm heart and more love for the ssen eonni who reminded everyone that it’s okay to be vulnerable.

    The “Zoom” singer was beyond grateful for the love and support that her Filipino fans tirelessly showered her that evening. “Thank you for loving Jessi,” she said.

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    With thundering cheers from fans, Jessi continued to fire up the Philippine concert stage with “Put It On Ya” and “Ganji”. During her “Ganji” performance, a collaboration with Psy, the singer gave a shoutout to Psy and PNation.

    She then performed “Numb”, a song from her extended play Nuna that was released in 2020. She also shared that the song is one of her favorite songs and one of the hardest songs to sing. Still, the singer gave an all-out soulful performance of the song with lyrics that hit hard and make you sing loud.

    Jessi has arrived: Wherever f*cking room you arrive, let them know you are motherf*cking there.

    Fully dominating the stage, Jessi performed “Arrived” next. But before getting on the song, she gave the crowd a confidence-boosting ment, “Wherever f*cking room you arrive, let them know you are motherf*cking there.”

    In between her performances, the singer shared words of encouragement and inspiration. She also relayed her appreciation to her fans for making the concert possible. “You gotta f*ckin’ fall. You gotta f*ckin’ meet f*cked up people. Even my haters. Like I said, it took me 18 years. As a solo artist, they told me this is the first time that many tickets were sold out. I’m so blessed and I’m so thankful. Today is a celebration, not a day for me to cry. I just want to say thank you guys so much,” she said.

    She then introduced her next song, “Boing”, which, she said, literally has no meaning. “It just means raising your tits high, right? It means raising your chest high.”

    “Wherever you f*cking go, let them know that you are f*cking there. That’s why it’s called “Boing”,” she added. She gave also a shoutout to all the independent b*tches, reminding them that they don’t need a guy to pay their motherf*cking bills. “I’m gonna tell you that it will so much stronger and greater when you have your own money, your own dignity,” she said.

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    Zoom In manila
    Zoom In manila

    Jessi continued to put on a show like no other with “Gucci” with the tireless cheers of Filipino Jebbies echoing in the background. “Live how the f*ck you want. I just want to tell you that,” she said before taking over the stage once again with “Who Dat B” and “Wet”. The singer then joked around with fans that in case she messed up the dance for “Down”, they had to let it slide and encouraged them to twerk along with her.

    Following “Spirit Animal”, Jessi had a surprise up her sleeve, inviting A-Team on stage, who choreographed a dance for her in two to three days, for the “Drip” performance. The singer also did not hold back in expressing her amazement for Filipino talents. “What are you guys not good at? Hey, Philippine people, you guys are f*cking good at everything.”

    A-Team then took over the stage, impressing the crowd with their moves and incredible stage presence as Jessi prepares for the next part of the show.

    To Filipino Jebbies’ shining star, thank you for the inspiration.

    A VCR featuring childhood memories of Jessi was shown, giving a glimpse of the star’s young years before she returned on stage with an emotion-filled performance of “Star”.

    Every day I see the stars
    Shining bright into my life
    Oh yeah oh yeah
    Fought this battle on my own
    Found my strength in love I feel
    Everything I do is real
    For you for you

    Star by Jessi

    The crowd chanted her name, comforting her that she did well and she was doing good. It was then Jessi’s turn to give fans encouraging words, telling them that “A bad b*tch can still cry, okay? The first step of courage is knowing your fears — that is the first step of strength. I want you guys to know that if you fall, it’s okay because you guys know how to get the f*ck back up, right?”

    Zoom In Manila
    Zoom In Manila

    “Thank you, Philippines, for all the good energy tonight,” she said before keeping the memories of that evening through a photo with her Filipino Jebbies. But the love for Jessi did not end with cheers and lights from her fans as they prepared a special video with messages from her fans, friends, and family. Deeply touched by the moving messages of fans and their stories of how the singer inspired them, Jessi teared up.

    “Be your true self. I promise that you will regret it for the rest of your life if you don’t. When I was a young kid, I came to Korea when I was 14, 15. What the f*ck do I know at 14, 15? I’m a little kid, right? I came to Korea thinking I wanna chase my dreams and my parents let me because they knew I was gonna fall. They knew I was gonna fail, but they said it’s okay to fail. And look at me now, my parents are so proud of me,” she said.

    Zooming in and Zooming out with Jessi in Zoom in Manila

    Zoom in Manila will never be complete without a performance of Jessi’s iconic hit, “Zoom”. The performer gave a series of performances of her greatest hits, including “Cold Blooded,” “Zoom,” and “Nunu Nana,” to the Filipino Jebbies. Filipino Jebbies, who are notorious for being the loudest concert crowd, once again proved why they are the best crowd by singing along with Jessi with all of their might.

    Giving the perfect ending to the best ending of September, Jessi came back on stage for an encore performance of “SsenUnni”. The singer also made sure that her fans return home with the best memories of that night as she went down the stage and came closer to the crowd.

    Zoom in Manila was a heartwarming concert, filled with encouragement and inspiration. It was genuine and personal. It was Jessi, sharing her art and her story with us. Thank you, Jessi.

    Zoom in Manila was presented by Neuwave Events and Productions. Special thanks to Neuwave Events and Productions for the invites to the concert.

  • LACUNA COIL to Bless Manila with Heavy Metal Tunes in December

    LACUNA COIL to Bless Manila with Heavy Metal Tunes in December

    The Gothic Metal band, LACUNA COIL, is set to unleash the wild spirits of Filipino metal fans as they bless us with divine heavy metal tunes this year! PULP Live World proudly announces the return of LACUNA COIL to the Philippines for their first solo show in the country, LACUNA COIL LIVE IN MANILA,ย thisย December 9, 2022, at 8 p.m.ย atย Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premiere!

    Hailing from Milan, Italy, LACUNA COIL has been taking their fans on different atmospheric experiences with each of their album releases. The bandโ€™s journey began with a hybrid of gothic, groove, and alternative sounds combined with an ethereal mix of prominent guitar lines and dual vocals, and later on progressed into a heavier and darker metal aura โ€“ one which their fans want to embark on. Since its formation, the band has bagged over 2 million record sales, which includes their chart-smashing hit “Swamped” and albumsย Karmacode (2006), Shallow Life (2009),ย andย Delirium (2016),ย to name a few.

    In 2019, they released an album entitledย Black Anima, featuring darker and melancholic tracks in their attempt to dive into the more experimental territory of the metal scene. This year, LACUNA COIL continues to impress their long-time and new fans as they re-record, in its entirety, their best-selling album, Comalies.ย Comalies XXย is the bandโ€™s 20th-anniversary tribute to the said album and is set to be a grand double release with the second featuring the original album.

    LACUNA COILโ€™s legacy in the industry is truly engraved for decades as they continue to be icons of metal bands worldwide. Throughout their career, they have proven that they are on the pedestal of bands worthy of glory, having been awarded multiple accolades such as the 2012 Metal Female Voices Fest Award for the Best Album, the 2016 Metal Hammer Award for the Best International Band, and the 2018 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award for Best Live Act.

    In 2016, LACUNA COIL co-headlined Southeast Asiaโ€™s Longest Running Metal Festival, PULP Summer Slam, and this year, LACUNA COIL members Cristina Scabbiaย (Vocals),ย Andrea Ferroย (Vocals),ย Marco Coti Zelatiย (Bass, Keyboards),ย Diego Cavalottiย (Guitars), andย Richard Meiz (Drums) are back for yet another set of extremely compelling metal mayhem and revelation!

    A true metal fan surely wouldnโ€™t want to miss this show! LACUNA COIL will be performing LIVE IN MANILA on December 9, 2022, at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier! Doors open at 6 p.m., and we start rocking at 8 p.m.Get your tickets startingย October 15, 2022, atย 12NNย atย SM Ticketsย outlets nationwide or online viaย www.smtickets.com.

    Ticket prices are as follows:

    • VIP (with Fan Signing Event) – Php 4,500
    • VIP (with Photo Meet and Greet) – Php 3,500
    • Balcony – Php 2,500

    *Ticketing charges apply.

    For further details and updates, please stay tuned to our social media accounts, PULP Live World on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit our website, www.pulp.ph.

    LACUNA COIL LIVE IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World.