Month: December 2022

  • SAOSIN Live in Manila in March 2023

    SAOSIN Live in Manila in March 2023

    Letโ€™s set off our emo hearts and prepare to bang our heads to the tune of the tracks of one of the most sought-after American rock bands, SAOSIN, as they head to the Philippines with a massive solo tour!

    PULP Live World together with Skesh Entertainment proudly announces SAOSIN ASIA TOUR 2023 LIVE IN MANILA happening on March 26, 2023, at Skydome, SM City North EDSA. This show is a trip down memory lane and an experiential chronicle of the bandโ€™s epic journey in the music industry as we witness them perform all their albums and hits live at this special one-night show in Manila!

    SAOSIN

    SAOSIN originated in Orange County, California in 2003. Since its inception, the band has released three studio albums, three extended plays (EPs), and eight singles. Their first EP, Translating The Name, became their ticket to success as it was greatly received by a generation of emo and post-hardcore rock fans in the US. As soon as its release, it immediately earned over 62,000 album sales. At the present, SAOSIN has released a vinyl version of the said EP together with a special merch collection which has also immediately sold out after a few weeks!

    In 2006, SAOSIN released its first full-length album, Saosin. The album is welcomed with good feedback from music critics and listeners. The first single, “Voices” was listed on the โ€œTop 46 posthardcore songs of the 2000sโ€, and the second single “You’re Not Alone” was listed on the Top 10 Essential Emo Power Ballads by the Alternative Press.

    Their second studio album, In Search of Solid Ground, and third studio album, Along The Shadow, followed the success of their previous album and singles. Aside from sold-out albums, SAOSINโ€™s career soared as they went on consecutive tours from the US going all the way to Europe, Asia, and Australia. It was indeed a triumphant story since they are a band that started as front liners of other bands and then, they get to travel around the globe as they headline huge music festivals and do their solo shows.

    In 2023, SAOSIN is set to conquer Asia, including Manila as one of their stops, with a gigantic solo show that will surely trigger nostalgia in the hearts of their long-time fans. Singing all their albums and hits, cover to cover, SAOSIN members Anthony Green (Vocals), Beau Burchell (Guitars), Chris Sorenson (Bass), and Alex Rodriguez (Drums), invite all Filipino emo and rock fans to join them in this one-night special show.

    On March 26, 2023, let go of your control and just go with the flow of your emotions as SAOSIN takes us on an explosive musical journey! Catch them live at SAOSIN ASIA TOUR 2023 LIVE IN MANILA at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA. Doors open at 6PM and the show starts at 8PM. This show is powered by Skesh Entertainment and PULP Live World. Secure your tickets starting December 30, 12NN via SM Tickets outlets nationwide or online thru www.smtickets.com.

    TICKET PRICES:

    • VIP – P3,500
    • GEN AD – P2,500

    *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.

    #SAOSINinMNL2023

  • TREASURE to Say “HELLO” to Manila with First Solo Concert

    TREASURE to Say “HELLO” to Manila with First Solo Concert

    Treasure Makers, it’s your time to give TREASURE the best hello next year!

    Before the year 2022 comes to a close, the South Korean boy band TREASURE shared the great news with Treasure Makers, making 2023 a year to look forward to. The boy group revealed Asia stops for their 2023 TREASURE TOUR – HELLO via their agency, YG Entertainment.

    Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Jaehyuk, Asahi, Doyoung, Haruto, Jeongwoo, and Junghwan will perform in seven cities in the region starting in March 2023. The boys will kick off the Asia tour in Taipei on March 4. They will then follow it up with concerts in Kuala Lumpur on March 11, Jakarta on March 18 and 19, Bangkok on April 1, Singapore on April 8, Manila on April 15, and Macau on April 22.

    The Manila concert on April 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena will mark the first solo concert of TREASURE in the Philippines and their comeback after a little less than a year to the local concert stage following a joint concert in June 2022.

    Tickets to the 2023 TREASURE TOUR – HELLO in Manila will go on sale starting with a pre-sale on January 19. Weverse pre-sale registration begins on January 10 at 1PM and ends on January 12 at 1PM. Only Weverse TREASURE MAKER MEMBERSHIP holders who have successfully completed pre-registration are eligible to make reservations for the Manila concert on January 19 from 10AM to 11:59PM.

    Meanwhile, Live Nation Pre-sale will be on January 20 from 10AM to 11:59PM. General ticket selling starts on January 21, 10AM, via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online thru www.smtickets.com.

    Check out the ticket prices, seat plan, VIP packages below:

    • VIP Soundcheck/Send-Off – Php 19,500
    • Floor Standing – Php 16,000
    • LBA Premium – Php 15,250
    • LBA Regular – Php 14,500
    • LBB Premium – Php 13,650
    • LBB Regular – Php 12,900
    • UB Premium – Php 7,750
    • UB Regular – Php 7,000
    • General Admission – Php 3,500

    Prices above are inclusive of SM ticketing charges.

    VIP packages include either a soundcheck or a send-off pass, a floor-standing ticket, a VIP laminate and lanyard, and early access to merchandise.

    TREASURE Hello

    TREASURE steadily showcases their unequaled performing talents and infinite musical growth. The boy group brought home trophies from different year-end ceremonies including Artist of the Year at The Fact Music Awards, Worldwide Fansโ€™ Choice Awards at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, and the Best Musician Award at the Asia Artists Awards. In addition, the boy group’s 2022 single, “Hello” received recognition from Time Magazine as one of the best K-Pop songs released this year.

    TREASURE expanded significantly through two solo performances, a Japanese tour, and a number of year-end award ceremonies. In 2023, they will continue to dazzle concertgoers worldwide with a better stage. Additionally, the boy group began a Japanese arena tour in Hokkaido last month. They performed 19 concerts in 5 locations, including Fukui, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Kobe.

    The members said during their Fukuoka concert, โ€œWe really want to show how thankful we feel to TREASURE MAKERS. This was such a happy moment for us, it felt like a very important chapter of our lives. Weโ€™ll work even harder from now onโ€, expressing how they hope to meet again in the future.

    The boys will also bring their performances to more cities in Japan, such as Saitama and Tokyo. They will also perform at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, their first dome performance.

    Photo retrieved from TREASURE’s Twitter

    The 2023 TREASURE TOUR – HELLO in Manila is presented by Live Nation Philippines.

  • The Rose to Return to Manila with Heal Together World Tour

    The Rose to Return to Manila with Heal Together World Tour

    After three years since their debut concert in the Philippines, The Rose will make its highly-awaited return to the Philippine concert stage with HEAL TOGETHER World Tour in Manila!

    The Rose will perform once again in front of their Filipino fans, bringing in new music and new stories to the Philippine concert stage in HEAL TOGETHER World Tour in Manila on January 14, 2023, at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA.

    A full-house crowd will welcome Woosung, Dojoon, Hajoon, and Jaehyung back as tickets to the upcoming concert have officially been sold out. Tickets went on sale last December 4 via SM Tickets. Topics related to The Rose and the concert quickly rose to the top trends on Twitter, showcasing the undeniable popularity of the band in the country.

    Tickets to the concert were priced at:

    • VIP – Php 9,500
    • CAT 2 – Php 6,000
    • CAT 3 – Php 3,500

    Prices of the tickets were exclusive of ticketing charges.

    In addition, tickets are exclusive of fan benefits. VIP ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive VIP pass with a lanyard, an exclusive poster, a group photo opportunity, and a goodbye session. Meanwhile, CAT 2 ticket holders will also take part in a goodbye session. 150 VIP and 50 ticket holders also get a chance to bring home a signed poster, chosen via a lucky draw.

    All concert attendees will take home an official poster and an official photocard.

    Following the end of the military service of Dojoon, Hajoon, and Jaehyung, The Rose came out with their first studio album, Heal. In support of Heal, the band began their Heal Together World Tour with stops in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.


    The Rose – HEAL TOGETHER World Tour in Manila is presented by Three Angles Production.

  • AOMG’s Follow the Movement Tour is Coming to the Philippines

    AOMG’s Follow the Movement Tour is Coming to the Philippines

    An above ordinary concert is happening this January 2023 as AOMG brings their Follow the Movement tour in the country!

    It’s time for K-hip-hop and K-RnB fans in the Philippines to get loud and display their boundless enthusiasm as we welcome the AOMG crew to the country! PULP Live World and Happee Hour proudly deliver the highly anticipated K-hip-hop and K-RnB world tour to the Philippines, AOMG WORLD TOUR 2023 – FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT in 2023.

    On January 15, 2023, at the New Frontier Theater, FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT in Manila brings together Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, LeeHi, Yugyeom, and Woo in nearly three hours of an above ordinary show.

    You’re in for the sickest party at the start of 2023 because there isn’t a party like an AOMG Party! Tickets to the concert are available at TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.

    Check out the ticket prices, seat plan, and fan benefits below:

    • ROYALTY – Php 11,000
    • FLOOR A (with lineup sequence) – Php 8,500
    • FLOOR B – Php 5,500
    • LOGE – Php 7,500
    • BALCONY – Php 5,500

    Please note that the above prices are exclusive of TicketNet ticketing charges. In addition, all ground-floor sections are standing, while second-floor sections are seated.

    All concert attendees will bring home an official poster and a souvenir show card. Meanwhile, ROYALTY ticket holders will take part in a group photo and a goodbye session. They will also have the chance to be one of the 20 fans who will take home a signed poster. FLOOR A ticket holders will participate in the goodbye session, as well. Additionally, they will have the chance to be one of the ten fans who will bring home a signed poster.

    AOMG Follow the Movement in Manila
    AOMG Follow the Movement in Manila

    PULP Live World and Happee Hour present AOMG World Tour 2023 – FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT in Manila.

  • Additional Date for ENHYPEN’s MANIFESTO in Manila Announced

    Additional Date for ENHYPEN’s MANIFESTO in Manila Announced

    Are you ready for three days of MANIFESTO in Manila?

    K-Pop boy group ENHYPEN proved their ticket power in Manila, Philippines with sold-out dates of MANIFESTO in Manila, their first solo concert in the country.

    ENHYPEN held pre-sales for fan club members on December 10th and general on-sale on the 11th for ENHYPEN WORLD TOURMANIFESTO in Manila, and all tickets for both days were sold out. Thanks to enthusiastic responses from Manila fans on the boy group’s first world tour, the concert will be held for three days with an additional show on February 3rd, Friday โ€” a great gift for ENGENEs in the Philippines, who couldn’t get the tickets.

    Following the announcement, the hashtag #MANIFESTO_IN_MANILA quickly climbed to the top trending topics in the Philippines on Twitter.

    ENHYPEN DAY 3 Added

    In less than two years since their debut, ENHYPEN set a milestone of achieving their second “Million-Seller” album with 3rd Mini Album MANIFESTO : DAY 1 after 1st Studio Album DIMENSION: DILEMMA, proving their explosive growth as the new powerhouse of K-pop. Since ENHYPEN launched their first world tour in September 2022, they โ€œwowedโ€ global fans in Korea, the U.S., and Japan, demonstrating their strong potential on the global stage.

    They will begin 2023 with an additional show of MANIFESTO in Osaka, Japan, and continue to ignite the stage in Bangkok, Thailand, from the 28th to the 29th of the same month, and Manila, Philippines, for three days from February 3rd to 5th. With their first world tour, ENHYPEN is expected to showcase a colorful performance for fans in Manila who are eagerly looking forward to it.

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

    MANIFESTO_IN_MANILA

  • SB19 and NOBITA put their own spin on The Eraserheadsโ€™ iconic anthems

    SB19 and NOBITA put their own spin on The Eraserheadsโ€™ iconic anthems

    To celebrate The Eraserheadsโ€™ reunion concert last night, Sony Music Philippines artists released their revamped versions of โ€œChristmas Partyโ€ and โ€œMagasinโ€

    To commemorate the success of The Eraserheadsโ€™ reunion concert last night, top OPM acts such as SB19 and NOBITA have put their own unique spin on the supergroupโ€™s beloved classics.

    Released today under Sony Music Entertainment, the revamped versions honor the timeless appeal of Eheadsโ€™ music while giving it a more contemporary flavor that resonates with the streaming audience.
    P-Pop Kings SB19 captures the spirit of the holidays with their own take on โ€œChristmas Party,โ€ a song off The Eraserheadsโ€™ fourth studio album, Fruitcake. Turning the original into a festive banger, the five-member boyband incorporates elements of dance-pop, R&B/hip-hop, and modern funk into the mix while carrying with them the vibe and energy of the trackโ€™s nostalgic past.

    โ€œThe Eraserheads is one of the most influential bands of our time,โ€ says SB19 in a statement. โ€œWe retained everything thatโ€™s great about the song but made sure to add our own creative direction in terms of the overall sound. Thereโ€™s a balance of artistic liberty and compromise in the way we approach the material, and weโ€™re definitely happy with how it turned out.โ€

    Stell of SB19 adds, โ€œwe feel honored that we were chosen to recreate the song. Our tour schedule was really tight, but gladly we were still able to push through with it before leaving LA. Recording in a different country also feels surreal, we didnโ€™t expect weโ€™d reach this far.โ€

    The eclectic rendition of โ€œChristmas Party,โ€ is produced by August Rigo, the hitmaker behind some of BTSโ€™ biggest global smashes (โ€œOnโ€ and โ€œBlack Swanโ€).

    SEE ALSO: SB19 releases โ€œNyebeโ€ ahead of โ€˜WYATโ€™ Homecoming Concert

    NOBITA, whose single โ€œIkaw Langโ€ is the most streamed song of 2022 according to Spotify Wrapped, expressed enthusiasm and gratitude when they found out that theyโ€™re part of the music project that pays tribute to the generation-defining catalog of The Eraserheads. “We grew up listening to and playing Eheads songs,” the alt-rock group says in a statement. โ€œNOBITA heavily draws inspiration from their music, especially their brand of songwriting. Their work has shaped us into where we are now, and weโ€™re forever grateful for their enormous contribution to OPM artists, young and old.โ€

    For their part, NOBITA adds a little jazz-pop treatment to โ€œMagasinโ€ without completely losing the songโ€™s upbeat and heavily melodic arrangement. Slightly slowing it down with stripped-down finesse, the chart-topping five-piece act puts sunshine back in โ€œhugotโ€ with an endearingly surprising twist.

    Apart from the revamped tracks by some of todayโ€™s biggest hitmakers, five of The Eraserheadsโ€™ legendary albums were re-released in full 360-degree spatial sound to give listeners a new immersive music experience. These influential records include Ultraelectromagneticpop!: The 25th Anniversary Remastered Edition, Circus (25th Anniversary Remastered), Cutterpillow, Fruitcake, and Sticker Happy.

    SB19โ€™s โ€œChristmas Partyโ€ and NOBITAโ€™s โ€œMagasinโ€ are out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Super Junior Takes Their Rightful Throne with Super Show 9 in Manila

    Super Junior Takes Their Rightful Throne with Super Show 9 in Manila

    Always a good memory with Super Junior โ€” from Super Show 2, and now, Super Show 9 in Manila.

    These days, it seems a K-Pop act is in the country every weekend. This wasnโ€™t always the case. The road to K-Pop artists seeing the Philippines as a tour destination is long, and Super Junior, without question, paved the way.

    Twelve years after they first brought Super Show 2 to Manila, the group returned to the SM Mall of Asia Arena for two days of Super Show 9: Road, taking their rightful throne as kings of the genre.

    Super Junior led the pack of K-Pop groups that broke through mainstream Philippine media in the late 2000s. When virality was more novelty than the norm, their earworm of a track “Sorry, Sorry” was heard all over the world in 2009, thanks to a dance number by the famed Cebu Dancing Inmates. In 2012, members Siwon and Donghae became the first Korean ambassadors to endorse a local brand, and ELFs would make the trip to Guadalupe for a glimpse of their gigantic ad.

    The chemistry between Super Junior and ELFs is unmatched. Super Junior are industry veterans, having debuted in 2005. The fandom has become veteran concert-goers as well. Since Super Show 2, all Super Show installments have come to the Philippines with the exception of Super Show 4 and 6. The crowd may seem laid-back, but as soon as the lights are off, these K-Pop titas and titos go wild.

    The K-Pop royalty that they are, they fittingly opened the night donning Renaissance-era suits for “Burn the Floor”, “The Crown”, “Super”, and “Mr. Simple”. The setlist was divided into four thematic segments evoking a range of emotions, starting with dark and heavy tracks and ending with fun, upbeat dance themes. Old-time favorites like “Sorry, Sorry”, “Bonamana”, and “Mr. Simple” were of course on the list, as well as “Callinโ€™” which was released this February.

    Super Junior gave Filipino fans the privilege of being the first in the world to hear “Celebrate” and “White Love” from their freshly released The Road: Celebration album. The music video for the title track “Celebrate” was released just the day prior. Even with the announcement of the performance being short notice, ELFs came through with sapphire blue hand banners that will hopefully appear on the live performance video the label is putting together.

    The special video of “Celebrate”, clips from Super Show 9 in Manila, was released on December 21.

    Widely recognized as among the funniest idols, Super Junior brought their comedic chops for a special segment where they dressed up head-to-toe as Classical composers competing to be recognized as the God of Music. After a wildly-entertaining video of them deep into their characters, they rose to the stage to perform operatic versions of “SPY”, “Rokkugo”, and “Mamacita”. Humor and banter have always been Super Juniorโ€™s most charming quality, and it shines through even on tape.

    The stage layout was generous, and the group was an armโ€™s reach away from the standing and seated VIP sections. Donghae in particular took time to borrow a few phones for selfies and high-fived as many as he could on the extended stages.

    This concert did not come without challenges. Super Show 9 was originally scheduled for August 6 this year but had to be postponed after the death of Eunhyukโ€™s father and Siwonโ€™s CoViD-19 diagnosis. On the afternoon of the original date, Label SJ announced that the concert was postponed, but that the members still wanted to greet the fans. With utmost humility, the group stepped onstage to apologize to a tearful crowd. On that day, a promise was made: Super Junior will return at a better time, and ELFs will cheer for them as loud as they can.

    For how melancholic the 2022 schedule became, this do-over turned it around. Promises were fulfilled on both ends. Eunhyuk confessed he was worried about how things would turn out and was apologetic about the concert cancellation. The audience responded with warm cheers of โ€œitโ€™s okayโ€ and chants of his name.

    This is their last Super Show for the year. They mused about how Filipino ELFs are Christmas presents to them, and how the show has become their early Christmas present for fans as well. By the end, a promise to come back soon was signed and sealed once again.


    Super Show 9: Road in Manila is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour. Special thanks to PULP Live World and Happee Hour for the invite to the event.

    Words by Mar

  • All Stars Lead to โ€˜Social U: Polarisโ€™ this December 21

    All Stars Lead to โ€˜Social U: Polarisโ€™ this December 21

    Thereโ€™s no arguing about it, Christmas is quite possibly the most awaited holiday in the Philippines. From the bright lights, delicious meals, and catching up with family and friends, thereโ€™s really nothing like the Filipino holiday season! Following over two years of being kept in the โ€œdarkโ€ by the global pandemic, 2022 is ending on a high note and leaving us with brighter possibilities for the year to come. Everyoneโ€™s wish seems to have been granted this year as social gatherings and live events are finally (almost!!!) in full swing.

    What better way to commemorate this than with a concert featuring the countryโ€™s up-and-coming acts and your favorite local artists! Kick off your Christmas week festivities with the comeback of the famous U.P. Lantern Parade then end it on a sweet note with Social U: Polaris – A Balik UP Concert.

    Social U is a school tour initiative by UMUSIC Philippines that aims to amplify students’ love for OPM and champion the respective advocacies of various student organizations. To kick off the on-ground debut of this initiative, UMUSIC is partnering with Upsilon Sigma Phi of the University of the Philippines to bring SOCIAL U: POLARIS on December 21, 2022.

    Sing your hearts out to the music of the countryโ€™s most sought-after artists – December Avenue, Zack Tabudlo, and Juan Karlos alongside ZILD, Tanya Markova, Over October, Dionela, Daniel Paringit, One Click Straight, CHNDTR, Morobeats, Tiffany Lhei, Unit 406, Elise Huang, Hey June! and Sid Buan. While youโ€™re at it, you get to help up to 80 UP students too as Polaris will be sponsoring dormitory rent for students who need it the most.

    Tickets start at Php 399 for UP Students, Php 499 for Non-UP Students, and Php 699 for those who purchase on the night of the event. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/PolarisBalikUPConcert2022. This event is brought to you by Upsilon Sigma Phi and UMUSIC Philippines.

  • SEVENTEEN Makes History with Be the Sun in Bulacan Concert at the Philippine Arena

    SEVENTEEN Makes History with Be the Sun in Bulacan Concert at the Philippine Arena

    SEVENTEEN unlocks another milestone as the first K-Pop group to hold a solo concert at the world’s largest indoor arena with BE THE SUN in Bulacan!

    With the unwavering support of their fans, South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN made history last December 17 as they officially becomes the first K-Pop group to hold a solo concert at the Philippine Arena, the world’s largest indoor arena, through their BE THE SUN in Bulacan concert.

    BE THE SUN in Bulacan also marked the return of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino to the Philippine concert stage a few months following the success of their two-night Be the Sun in Manila concerts at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last October. Like always, Carats welcomed the boys with the loudest cheers and the brightest lights, filling the Philippine Arena with the best energy.

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

    SEVENTEEN Be the Sun in Bulacan
    Photo from Pledis Entertainment

    SEVENTEEN opened the historic BE THE SUN in Bulacan concert with a parade of strong performances of “HOT”, “March”, and “HIT”. With general leader S.Coups’ lead, the boys said hello to their Carats with their signature greeting of “Say the name, SEVENTEEN! Hi, we are SEVENTEEN!”

    The members expressed amazement at seeing the full-house arena. “We told you we will be coming back — because of you,” Hoshi said. Seeing the thousands of Carats that came to meet them again, the performance unit leader remarked that it was good to have returned swiftly. DK added, “We were shocked that there are so many people here right now.”

    Joshua thanked Carats for filling up the venue all the way to the top, saying they are the reason they came back to the country for another concert in a single year. “It feels so great to be back in the Philippines. It’s actually our first time coming to Bulacan so really, really excited about tonight. You guys filled up such a big arena. Thank you guys so much. Let’s have fun tonight,” he said.

    Photo from Pledis Entertainment

    Keeping the high energy going, SEVENTEEN performed their 2021 hit song “Rock with You” from their Attacca album before taking the stage unit by unit.

    Joshua and Vernon kicked off the unit stages with “2 Minus 1”, while the performance unit, made up of Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino, mesmerized everyone with their moves in “Moonwalker” and “Wave”. The vocal unit, composed of Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, and Seungkwan, filled the arena with their sweet vocals in “Come to Me” and “Imperfect Love”. The “Imperfect Love” stage also witnessed the beautiful moment of thousands of Carats at the Philippine Arena, singing together the song. Firing up the concert stage next, S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon came together to deliver fired-up performances of the hip-hop unit’s “GAM3 BO1” and “Back It Up”.

    And when everyone thought the unit stages are over, SEVENTEEN’s leader line S.Coups, Hoshi, and Woozi surprised the crowd with “CHEERS”. Deafening cheers echoed loudly with the unexpected addition to the setlist. Never beating the Philippine crowd-sing-the-song allegations, Carats surely made the leader line proud as they spit fire during S.Coups’ “Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ์•„๋ฌด๋„ ๋ชป ๋”ฐ๋ผ ํ•ด / Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ์ด์   ์šฐ๋ฆด ๋”ฐ๋ผ ํ•ด” part.

    Clad in red and white, the members came back on stage for group performances of “Mansae“, “Left & Right”, and the always iconic “Aju Nice”. Vernon also gave a short performance of LE SSERAFIM’s “Fearless” as part of the boys’ delightful skit pre-“Mansae“.

    The crowd was on its feet with Carat bongs in hand, leaping along to the music with the greatest fervor and feeling every second, every moment of their beloved boys’ return โ€” this time, to a larger arena.

    After a brief intermission, they returned and looked as dapper as ever in black and silver costumes. They then performed their most recent hits, starting with “Shadow” and “Crush” in powerful and captivating stages before concluding the set with “_WORLD.”

    SEVENTEEN Be the Sun in Bulacan
    Photo from Pledis Entertainment
    SEVENTEEN Be the Sun in Bulacan
    Photo from Pledis Entertainment

    We who are united will lighten the darkest paths and share the moments with everyone. We are about to begin our journey to become the SUN, to the place close to the SUN which no one ever conquered. We will become the brightest existence. We will not hold back anymore.

    from a vcr played during the be the sun in bulacan

    SEVENTEEN returned on stage for an encore performance of “Dar+ling”. The boys moved around the stage, approaching every corner of the stage to come closer to their Carats. They then sat down to deliver their ending messages one after the other.

    The members became emotional as they express their gratitude for the undying love and unwavering support of their fans who filled the world’s largest indoor arena with the best energy and the loudest cheers. Joshua, who received an early birthday greeting from Filipino Carats, remarked, “We’re so happy to be back. It’s only been two months but we got here at such a bigger venue, so we are really thankful for that.” He also expressed gratitude for the birthday greeting, saying “You guys made another unforgettable memory for me. Thank you so much!”

    Seungkwan also looked back on the journey of the boy group as he reminisces about their first-ever meeting with their Filipino Carats back in 2016. The boy group debuted on the Philippine concert stage with a two-day SEVENTEEN 1st Asia Tour 2016 Shining Diamond at The Theatre at Solaire, a 1,740-seater grand auditorium. Six years after, SEVENTEEN filled the Philippine Arena which has a maximum capacity of 55,000 in a span of a little over two months after filling up the SM Mall of Asia Arena with a two-day concert back in October.

    A teary-eyed S.Coups promised that SEVENTEEN will meet their Carats again in a bigger venue and a cooler stage. “We will come back with a better show โ€” much better than Be the Sun. Mahal ko kayo,” he said.

    Aside from creating history with S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino that night, Carats made sure that the boys will look back on that historic night with the fondest memories as they gift them with a banner project and a serenade of “Campfire”.

    Thank you for making this moment our happiest memory!

    message on the banner raised during the fan project
    SEVENTEEN Be the Sun in Bulacan
    Photo from Pledis Entertainment

    SEVENTEEN then performed “Our Dawn is Hotter than Day”, “Snapshoot”, and “Aju Nice”. Philippines’ Superstar Dino and Carats once again collaborated for his iconic part in “Snapshoot”. Chosen fans also made the night more fun as they give their all in dancing to the song.

    Still, a SEVENTEEN concert will never be complete without the seemingly never-ending “Aju Nice”. And when everyone thought BE THE SUN in Bulacan has ended, S.Coups led the run back to the stage for one last “Aju Nice” with Carats at the Philippine Arena.

    “Today is a perfect day,” Hoshi said as the members gather for their final greeting โ€” “Say the name, SEVENTEEN!”

    Indeed, the name SEVENTEEN will live on in Philippine K-Pop history as the first K-Pop group to play a solo concert at the world’s largest indoor arena, the Philippine Arena, with BE THE SUN in Bulacan. It is a defining moment, an accomplishment that will never be forgotten. They have transformed into the brightest existence โ€” in rose quartz and serenity โ€” with the promise of returning with a bigger and better concert. SEVENTEEN will not hold back anymore.

  • Ohm and Nanon to Greet Fans with 1st Fan Meeting in Manila in January 2023

    Ohm and Nanon to Greet Fans with 1st Fan Meeting in Manila in January 2023

    The start of the new year will be blissful for fans of OhmNanon!

    Thai stars Ohm Pawat and Nanon Korapat will head over to the Philippine soil and gift their local fans with a memory of a lifetime as they stage the Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila next year.

    Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila poster

    Happening on January 21, 2023, at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, the fan meeting event promises a fun-filled day with the Bad Buddy stars and their Filipino fans. In a video, the Thai actors expressed excitement to finally meet their fans through a fan meeting event.

    “Finally, Nanon and I are going to Manila for our Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila on 21 January 2023 at Samsung Hall,” said Ohm. Nanon, who attended the Asian Television Awards held in the Philippines last December 1, added, “I just got back a few weeks ago. The fans there are really lovely. Can’t wait to be back there to meet the fans again.”

    Ohm and Nanon ended the video greeting with a sweet “Salamat po. Kita-kits“.

    Tickets to the fan meeting event are now available via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online through www.smtickets.com.

    Ticket prices are as follows:

    • MVP – Php 17,500
    • VIP – Php 13,500
    • Patron – Php 8,000
    • Balcony A – Php 7,000
    • Balcony B – Php 4,000

    Please note that ticket prices are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    In addition, tickets also include various fan benefits depending on the ticket tier availed.

    • MVP – Private photo with Ohm and Nanon, hi-touch, a signed poster, and an official poster
    • VIP – Group photo, hi-touch, signed poster for 100 VIP ticket holders, and an official poster
    • Patron – Hi-touch, signed poster for 32 Patron ticket holders, and an official poster
    • Balcony A – Hi-touch for 60 Balcony A ticket holders and an official poster
    • Balcony B – Official poster

    Check out the seat plan and fan benefits below.

    Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila seat plan

    Ohm-Nanon 1st Fan Meeting in Manila is presented by CDM Entertainment.

  • Watch Eraserheadsโ€™ Huling El Bimbo Live on Cignal Pay-Per-View for only P650

    Watch Eraserheadsโ€™ Huling El Bimbo Live on Cignal Pay-Per-View for only P650

    Indulge your Christmas wish and catch the highly anticipated Eraserheadsโ€™ Huling El Bimbo this month. Cignal TV, the eventโ€™s Official Live Philippine Broadcaster, is bringing front-row access to the much-awaited reunion concert right to your TV screens LIVE and in HD this December 22 for only P650.

    Buckle up for this nostalgic ride and enjoy the moment with friends and family via Cignal Pay-Per-View offering on Ch 198 SD and Ch 298 HD. Postpaid subscribers may order online by logging in to my.cignal.tv, while Prepaid subscribers can go to their nearest Smart Load Retailer and text PPV650 (space) Cignal Account Number to 3443. The Eraserheadsโ€™ Huling El Bimbo concert is also available to SatLite subscribers.

    Donโ€™t miss this once-in-a-lifetime OPM concert of the year! Watch Eraserheadsโ€™ Huling El Bimbo live and in high definition on Cignal. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/HulingElBimboCignalPPV or follow Cignal TVโ€™s social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter.

  • Smart LiveStream Presents Eraserheads โ€œHuling El Bimboโ€ Concert

    Smart LiveStream Presents Eraserheads โ€œHuling El Bimboโ€ Concert

    Thereโ€™s no more reason to miss this yearโ€™s most anticipated concert as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced that it will offer live pay-per-view access of Eraserheads’ โ€œHuling El Bimboโ€ Concert 2022 via the all new Smart LiveStream App.

    For only Php 650, fans can stream the iconic OPM rock bandโ€™s concert as they dish out their generation-defining hits like โ€˜Ang Huling El Bimboโ€™, โ€˜Minsanโ€™, โ€˜Magasinโ€™, โ€˜Spoliariumโ€™, and more.

    The concert will be held on Dec. 22 at 8:30 p.m. at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Paraรฑaque City. For Smart subscribers who were not able to secure tickets early on, the concert will be made available via the Smart LiveStream app, formerly known as GigaPlay.

    This pay-per-view comes on the heels of the launch of Smart Live, which gives Smart subscribers first dibs access to perks in the countryโ€™s most epic happenings โ€“ from concerts, sports events, and more.

    As part of Smart Live, Smart subscribers also enjoyed a special 10 percent discount on Eraserheads’ ‘Huling El Bimbo’ concert tickets last November. Smart also raffled off concert tickets exclusive to subscribers.
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    Fans can now avail of the live pay-per-view access atย smart.com.ph/livestream.

    Subscribers can pay by charging it to their postpaid bill, prepaid load, or credit card. The live pay-per-view will allow users to livestream the full concert.
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    Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, Smart LiveStream App features epic live content optimized to stream seamlessly on the countryโ€™s leading wireless provider, transforming your mobile phone into a virtual concert and sports arena.ย ย ย ย 
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    The video streaming app showcases top sports (FIBA, NBA, Gilas, UAAP, PVL) and premium music events.

    The app is open to all Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, Smart Bro, Smart Infinity, and TNT subscribers, who only need mobile data to access all exclusive content and experience high-quality videos, anytime and anywhere.

    To make the most of the Smart LiveStream App, subscribers may register to Power All 99, which comes with 8 GB for all sites and apps, Unli TikTok, and Unli Texts to All Networks valid for 7 days for only Php99.

    Learn more about Smart LiveStream App atย smart.com.ph/Pages/livestream.

  • KPOPCON Returns for its 11th Year this December

    KPOPCON Returns for its 11th Year this December

    KPOPCON is officially coming back!

    Happening on December 30, 2022, at the SMX Convention Center, KPOPCON promises a grand return with a bigger-than-ever event to cap off the year.

    After being postponed for two years, the Philippine K-Pop Convention Inc. (KPOPCONPH) is bringing you back the grandest, longest-running, and most prestigious K-Pop gathering in the Philippines. Now in its 11th year, KPOPCON continues its tradition of bringing together different K-Pop fandoms for a meaningful and enjoyable gathering.

    The Philippine K-Pop Convention Inc., together with its affiliate K-Pop fan clubs aims to bring together K-Pop fans for a day-long festival filled with fun activities while promoting Korean-Filipino relations. Proceeds from the event will go to chosen charities.

    The event will also feature local acts 6ENSE and KAIA.

    WHAT TO EXPECT
    Philippine Kpop Awards 2022
    Kpop Fanclub booths and activities
    Kpop merchandise booths
    Kpop Kosplay 2022
    Kpop Dance Battle 2022
    Kpop Singing Star 2022
    Kpop Idol Look-Alike Contest 2022
    Games and Raffles
    Performances and more surprises!

    KPOPCON 11 is brought to you by the Philippine K-Pop Convention Inc. and its affiliate K-Pop fan clubs, with support from PULP Live World and Happee Hour. Special thanks to makeitlive.

    The admission fee is Php 500 and will be available real soon. Express your K-Pop love at the biggest K-Pop gathering of the year.

    For more info and the latest updates:

  • Netflix releases thrilling new trailer for The Glory

    Netflix releases thrilling new trailer for The Glory

    The captivating primary trailer for the original Netflix series ‘The Glory,’ starring Song Hye Kyo, Lee Do Hyun, and a number of other actors, has been released.

    The teaser gives the impression that Song Hye Kyo would play a hostile and icy character, which is quite a departure from her usual roles that she has typically played in the past. The teaser is brought to a close by a punchline delivered by Song Hye Kyo, which goes as follows: “Let’s slowly wilt and die together.”

    This masterpiece from writer Kim Eun-sook of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Mr. Sunshine, and director An Gil-ho of Stranger is 8 episodes of 60 min. Drama, coupled with Revenge, Bullying, Childhood Trauma and Confrontation.

    After enduring hell during her adolescent years, during which she was the target of assault and bullying by her friends, “The Glory” tells the story of a lady who has spent a life without a soul as a result of her traumatic experiences. Now that she is an adult, Dong Eun’s one and only goal in life is to take ruthless retribution on all of those who wronged her in the past.

    On the day that Yeon Jin (Lim Ji Yeon) is getting married, Dong Eun makes his way back into her life. This happens in the main trailer. Dong Eun whispers the following to herself: “Starting today, every day of your life will be hell. It will be horrific and triggering.”

    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    The perpetrators of the horrific acts who were able to escape justice eventually come face to face with the adult Dong Eun. Jae Joon (Park Sung Hoon), Sara (Kim Hieora), Hye Jung (Cha Joo Young), Myung Oh (Kim Gun Woo), and Do Young (Jung Sung Il). Lee Do Hyun, who plays the role of the enigmatic Go player whose identity has not been disclosed, and Yeom Hye Ran, who portrays Hyun Nam, a person who seeks Dong Eun’s assistance, round out the cast of characters.

  • SZAโ€™s SOS album set to debut with one of the biggest first-week sales this year by a solo artist

    SZAโ€™s SOS album set to debut with one of the biggest first-week sales this year by a solo artist

    R&B superstar, SZA, premieres a new video for โ€œNobody Gets Me,โ€ directed by Bradley Calder, and a new album featuring Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, and Olโ€™ Dirty Bastard!

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    American R&B superstar SZA is aiming for a number one debut at next weekโ€™s Billboard Hot 100, with her highly anticipated album, SOS, projected to secure one of the biggest first-week sales this year by a female artist.

    A day after its release on various digital music platforms, the 23-track album skyrocketed to the summit of Apple Music and Spotify charts in several countries worldwide and even landed her a No. 1 slot on real-time iTunes sales charts in major music territories.

    The Grammy award-winning, chart-topping, and multi-platinum-selling recording artistโ€™s new album via TDE/RCA Records, is accompanied by the release of the Bradley Calder-directed video for โ€œNobody Gets Me,โ€ one of the many standout songs on the album.

    SOS includes features by Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, and Olโ€™ Dirty Bastard; with production by Ctrl-hitmaking collaborators ThankGod4Cody and Carter Lang, alongside Jeff Bhasker, Rob Bisel, Benny Blanco, Kenny โ€œBabyfaceโ€ Edmonds, Emile Haynie, Rodney โ€œDarkchildโ€ Jerkins, Jay Versace, and more.

    Check out the complete tracklist below and stay tuned for more exciting news from SZA.

    Photo by: Daniel Sannwald

    SOS tracklist:
    01 SOS
    02 Kill Bill
    03 Seek & Destroy
    04 Low
    05 Love Language
    06 Blind
    07 Used feat. Don Toliver
    08 Snooze
    09 Notice Me
    10 Gone Girl
    11 Smoking on my Ex Pack
    12 Ghost in the Machine feat. Phoebe Bridgers
    13 F2F
    14 Nobody Gets Me
    15 Conceited
    16 Special
    17 Too Late
    18 Far
    19 Shirt
    20 Open Arms feat. Travis Scott
    21 I Hate U
    22 Good Days
    23 Forgiveless feat. Olโ€™ Dirty Bastard

    About SZA:

    Born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, NJ, genre-defying, and GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist SZA released her major label debut album Ctrl (TDE/RCA) in 2017. Revered for its raw and honest lyrics, it landed at No. 1 on Billboardโ€™s R&B Albums chart, No. 2 on the R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, according to Nielsen Music. The now RIAA-certified 3xPlatinum album received five Grammy nominations in 2018 and more than half the songs on Ctrl are currently certified multi-Platinum and Gold. Ctrl remains on the Billboard 200 chart since its release in 2017 and holds the record for the longest run for any Black female artistโ€™s debut album. In 2022 alone it sold over 600,000 units and is the 10th best-selling female album this year in the country and the 50th best-selling album in 2022 overall.

    SZA has won various awards since the release of Ctrl including a 2022 GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Dou/Group Performance for โ€œKiss Me Moreโ€ with Doja Cat, Billboard Music Awardsโ€™ Top R&B Female Artist, BET Awardsโ€™ Best New Artist, BET Soul Train Awardsโ€™ Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and Best New Artist, MTV Video Music Awardsโ€™ Best Visual Effects for the โ€œAll The Starsโ€ with Kendrick Lamar, and NAACP Image Awards Outstanding New Artist. In 2019, she won NAACP Image Awardsโ€™ Outstanding Duo or Group for โ€œAll The Starsโ€ with Kendrick Lamar and Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation for the Black Panther Soundtrack. SZA also received Billboardโ€™s 2019 Women in Music Rule Breaker award.

    In 2020, SZA released the hypnotic track โ€œHit Differentโ€ featuring Ty Dolla $ign along with the stunning visual that took the internet by storm. To close out the trying year, SZA gifted fans on Christmas Day with the hopeful track โ€œGood Days,โ€ followed by a trippy visual released in March. Grammy-nominated for Best R&B Song, the single quickly became SZAโ€™s greatest gainer solo single release, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and marking her first time in the chartโ€™s top ten as the main artist.

    December 2021, SZA scored her second lead artist top 10 on Billboardโ€™s Hot 100 chart with the official release of โ€œI Hate U,โ€ which debuted at #7. The song also entered #1 on both Spotify and Apple Music US charts and broke the record for the most streamed R&B song by a female artist on Apple Music in its first week. โ€œShirt,โ€ her most recent single from SOS, has garnered over 60 million streams globally since its release in October.

    To this day, SZA continues to set the standard on creativity and songwriting, while shattering records with over 7.2 billion streams worldwide across all platforms.