After debuting as a bonafide solo star with the edgy banger โWild Tonight,โ SB19โs Josh Cullen continues his winning streak with the release of his follow-up single under Sony Music Entertainment.
Aptly titled โPakiusap Lang,โ Josh Cullen proves that there are no four walls that can contain him when it comes to writing and producing a straightforward love song meshed with trap-laden beats and hip-hop verses.
โThe lyrics came from my heart, and I wanted to make sure the arrangement and sonic vibe reflected my Filipino hip-hop side,โ Cullen reveals. โMy cousin and his friends helped out with the chorus, and we all had a good time putting it together.โ
According to SB19โs resident lead rapper and sub-vocalist, โPakiusap Langโ is a song that is based on his personal experiences and thoughts about relationships. He further explains, โIt’s all about the struggles of maintaining a relationship when you can’t be with your partner all the time due to work or other struggles going on in life. The song encourages the listener to hold on and trust the process.โ
A romantic rap ballad that forays into emotional honesty as much as it does with stylistic finesse, โPakiusap Langโ shows a different side of Josh Cullen: an entertainer that doesnโt need to resort to gimmicks just to prove his point.
The release of the track comes with an upcoming music video that explores the idea of โholding onto the memories of your loved one, even when you know itโs time to let go.โ Directed by frequent collaborator Toothless (who also helmed the MV of SB19โs โBazinga), the visuals bring Cullenโs ideas to life and expand on his initial concept with an element of mystery and an understated delivery.
It also stars KAIA members Angela and Charice, who happen to be the main characters in the MV. The two multi-talented artists also dabbled in acting prior to their debut as P-Pop artists.
Cullen shares, โWhen I was planning out the music video for โPakiusap Lang,โ I knew I wanted to create a story that was emotional and impactful. As I was brainstorming ideas, I thought about the possibility of incorporating plot twists into the video, to really capture the viewer’s attention. That’s when I had the idea to feature KAIA members Angela and Charice in the video. I had worked with them before and knew that they would bring a lot of talent and creativity to the project. Plus, their presence in the video would add an extra layer of intrigue and excitement for viewers. It was a pleasure to work with such talented and dedicated individuals, and I couldn’t be happier with how the video turned out.โ
โPakiusap Langโ will be part of the upcoming debut EP of Josh Cullen, which will be released sometime this year. According to the rising multihyphenate, the maiden record sounds like a fusion of hip-hop and pop music, with his cousin Ocho helping him out in producing, conceptualizing, and refining the tracks. โYou can expect a mix of different sounds and genre influences, but overall, it’s a reflection of my journey as an artist and a person,โ Cullen adds.
JOSH CULLENโs โPakiusap Langโ is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. The music video for โPakiusap Langโ dropped at 7 p.m. on April 21, 2023 (Friday).
Get ready to score that exclusive NCT DREAM merch this April!
In partnership with KONSHOP, NCT DREAM is bringing their exclusive merchandise closer to their Philippine NCTzens through an online and offline pop-up store, Get Ready DREAM, in the Philippines.
The Get Ready DREAM offline pop-up store will be open on April 27 until May 1 at the SM Mall of Asia, Main Mall, 2nd Floor Atrium. It will feature exclusive GET READY DREAM, CANDY, and GLITCH MODE merchandise and photo zones and photoism booths. Meanwhile, the opening of the online pop-up store, originally set on April 20 at 1 p.m. local time, has been postponed.
Manila is one of four cities where this pop-up store will be located and Manila will be the first city to experience and shop at the flash pop-up. The pop-up store will be around for only five days and there are 40 exclusive merchandise items up for grabs. Aside from the Philippines, the offline pop-up store will open in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur on April 28 and May 17, respectively.
To find out more about this pop-up store and its upcoming releases, visit or follow @konshop on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Exclusive merchandise awaits fans of the boy group at the “Get Ready DREAM” pop-up store at the SM Mall of Asia. (Photos from KONSHOP)
NCT DREAM will make their return to the Philippine concert stage with a two-day NCT DREAM Tour โTHE DREAM SHOW2: In A DREAMโin Manila on April 29 and 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The concert will serve as the boy group’s first solo concert in the country with all seven membersโMark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisungโparticipating.
As part of the labelโs core mission to be at the forefront of championing Filipino music, Warner Music Philippines is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the country with a series of live performances and events to bring fans as well as local and international artists even closer together. To jumpstart the celebrations, six of the countryโs most beloved musical acts are coming together for a one-of-a-kind, high-energy event.
SB19โs Kenโperforming under his mononym FELIPโleads the lineup after his stellar solo debut earlier this year. After just three months since the release of his debut EP, COMยทPLEX has over 3 million total streams on Spotify, with three of his singles charting on the platformโs Viral 50 Philippines playlist. He also received rave reviews for his dark and edgy brand of hip hop, with publications such as HipHopDXAsia saying that, โFELIP allows himself to go to the farthest, most experimental, and even most unthinkable places and tap into his own instincts to make music and art with the utmost freedom.โ
The rising Davao-based hip hop group PLAYERTWO are expected to bring their a-game to the Samsung Hall stage. Composed of vocalists-producers Ivo Impreso, Luke April, Wave P, and visual directors Puhken and Ven Villariza, they soared to the top of the Spotify charts, with their breakout single โTHATโS MY BABYโ garnering over 9 million streams. Their latest release, โTIKTIKTOKINโ has become a fan favorite as the quintet make their way all over the Philippines on their THATโS MY BABY tour.
Rounding out the hip hop artists on the lineup is R&B singer and rapper JRLDM. A multi-awarded and internationally recognized performer, he is best known for his emotional and heartfelt flows that resonate with audiences. He, alongside labelmate Arkho of Midnasty, joined the inaugural edition of The Regionals: Philippines, the Philippine leg of the first ever Pan-Asia rap cypher series.
Rising pop band Dilaw will also be performing during the event. The band went viral on social media for their breakout song, โUhaw (Tayong Lahat),โ with over 22 million Spotify streams and over 1 million videos on TikTok. Just recently, the track clinched the top spot of Spotifyโs Top Songs Philippines chart. Theyโre ready to bring their brand of unconventional lyricism and catchy tunes to the Samsung Hall stage.
Beloved pop rock band Lola Amour is one of the biggest acts in the music industryโplaying in some of the biggest malls, schools, and festivals in the country. Their status as a fan favorite in the country definitely shows, especially with multiple Awit Award nominations to their name. As one of the most exciting bands in the scene today, theyโve played in venues all over the country, from malls, and even music festivals. Get ready to sing along to some of their biggest hits like โFallen,โ โPwede Ba,โ or โMadali.โ
Last but definitely not the least are the soul and R&B duo Leanne & Naara, who are set to complete the eventโs star-studded lineup. The pair is considered as one of the most decorated contemporary acts today, especially after they dominated the Awit Awards and snagged the highly-coveted Song of the Year and Album of the Year awards. Their silky smooth vocals are sure to sweep audiences off their feet.
โOur We Play Here series showcases and celebrates everything that is so exciting about where this generation of Filipino artists is at right now,โ shares Sarah Ismail, Managing Director of Warner Music Philippines. โThe acts are bigger, better, and more diverse than ever before, and our whole team is so proud of the role that Warner Music Philippines is playing in the global rise of OPM.
Fans and music lovers alike can expect more events that showcase the pride of Filipino music in the coming months. Stay tuned!
We Play Here kicks off this April 27, 6 PM, Thursday at the SM Aura Samsung Hall. Pre-sale tickets for the first installment of We Play Here are sold out, but regular tickets are still available at P950. You can purchase tickets online via https://weplayhere.helixpay.ph and follow @weplayhere_ for event updates, artist meet & greet activities, and merchandise announcements.
Add a little 24K Magic to your life with global superstar Bruno Mars Live at Philippine Arena on June 24, 2023.
Donโt miss one of the best live shows in the world with a fourteen-time GRAMMY Award winner, Bruno Mars showcasing all his hits over one incredible night at the world’s largest indoor arena.
The multi-platinum chart-topping performer, Bruno Mars has sold over 200 million singles worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time โ donโt miss your chance to experience this history-making and premiere event live โ only at the Philippine Arena!
LNPH Presale April 27, 10AM – 11:59PM General sale April 28, 12PM
TREASURE and Philippine Teumes crafted a stellar concert that never stopped dazzling with tremendous intensity, untouchable performances of outstanding live vocals, powerful raps, energizing dances, and immaculate harmony, backed by an outstanding stage production and with Teulights shining brilliantly and proudly.
Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan completely dominated the Philippine concert stage from the opening through the encore stages of the 2023 TREASURE TOUR [HELLO] IN MANILA, showcasing TREASURE’s formidable abilities, solid skills, charming personalities, and commanding stage presence. Philippine Teumes returned the fervor with relentless vigor and endearing fan initiatives, giving the boys an unforgettable hello that made saying goodbye tough.
TREASURE staged back-to-back concerts at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last April 14 and 15, marking their first solo concerts in the Philippines. (Photo credit: YG Entertainment)
Even before the event began, the atmosphere inside the arena was electric as fans unceasingly chanted their support for the boy group with cheer after cheer. And when Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan ascended the stage, the crowd erupted in thunderous excitement, giving them the loudest and warmest welcome.
Witnessing TREASURE perform on their own concert stage last April 14 and 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena was a proud moment and a shared dream realized. It sparked memories of their beginning in YG Treasure Box and seeing them carry heavy expectations and people’s doubts, and now watching with pride as they move forward relentlessly with love and support from thousands of people.
From YG Treasure Box to their Own Concert Stage: Philippines says “HELLO” to TREASURE
With Choi Hyunsuk’s “Are you ready for this?! Let’s go, Philippines!”, TREASURE officially opened the Philippine leg of their ongoing first concert tour with “JIKJIN”, their debut title song “BOY”, and “I LOVE YOU”.
TREASURE performed a solid setlist, comprised of songs from their debut single album to their latest release. (Photo credit: YG Entertainment)
Let’s remember where we started. We can do it.
CHOI HYUN SUK from the vcr played during the concert
The feelings of nostalgia persisted strongly when the boys returned with “Going Crazy”, the pre-debut song that they first performed in YG Treasure Box and was later on added to their first studio album, The First Step: TREASURE EFFECT. Teumes put all of their efforts into singing along to the undeniably fan-favorite tune as soon as the first note filled the arena. Adding to the elation, the boy group performed “Come to Me” and “B.L.T. (Bling Like This)” with charm.
Following a spectacular opening set for the HELLO Tour in Manila, Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan greeted the Filipino crowd with their trademark introduction, “Find Your TREASURE! Hello, we are TREASURE!” After nine months since making their local stage debut in July 2022, each member remarked how eager they were to get back on the local concert stage and reconnect with their fans.
Jihoon said, “I love you! Mahal kita! Let’s have fun today.” The other members shared this sentiment, expressing their wish and promise for a fun-filled evening of music and lasting memories for all โ a promise they kept as an undeniably spectacular and remarkable concert unfolded that evening.
They then sang breathtaking and touching renditions of “SLOW MOTION” and “IT’S OKAY” which further showcased their incredible singing skills, rap prowess, and flawless harmonies.
HELLO Tour in Manila saw thousands of Teumes gather to welcome the boy group back to the Philippine concert stage. (Photo credit: YG Entertainment)
Following a VCR in which they sweetly expressed how much they missed their fans with handwritten words, TREASURE came back on stage to perform “HELLO” and “CLAP!” from their second extended play, The Second Step: Chapter Two, which has been certified double platinum by South Korea’s Circle Album Chart. TREASURE and Teumes then joined forces for an unplanned duet of “CLAP!” before the boy group resumed performance mode with a delightful staging of another crowd favorite, “DARARI,” which featured the TikTok dance made by fans in the choreography.
TREASURE then performed a beautiful rendition of “Orange” and as the stage lift rose, the members looked tenderly at the crowd that welcomed them back with open arms and proud cheers. Hands raised up, Teumes teamed up with the boys in “Hold It In”.
I think that last stage was really touching.
DOYOUNG
An adorable ment with Jihoon, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan while the rest of the members prepare for the next stages. They asked for recommendations from the fans on what to eat in Manila to which fans responded with adobo, Jollibee, among others. Cheers erupted when the boys began giving pick-up lines in Taglish. It was a cute interaction to watch as the fans playfully replied to the pick-up lines.
The HELLO Tour‘s Manila leg was the first to use Teulight’s concert synchronization mode, which enhanced the amazing concert experience. (Photo credit: YG Entertainment)
Asahi and Haruto returned to the stage to rock it with “Thank You”, and the boy group’s rap lineโChoi Hyunsuk, Yoshi, and Harutoโdelivered an explosive performance of “VolKno”. There was no time for energy to wane with the live band on the tour amplifying the anticipation that led to TREASURE’s full group return with “MMM,”
TREASURE paid homage to their senior YG Entertainment labelmates iKON and BIGBANG with flawless and charged-up renditions of “Rhythm Ta” and “Bang Bang Bang”.
Teume liked this song very much so I really want to perform it on stage. Teume, thank you!
ASAHI on “THANK YOU”
To show their appreciation, the boys thanked Teumes in Filipino, saying “salamat” and bowing to the crowd. In addition, Choi Hyunsuk, Yoshi, and Haruto spoke about “VolKno” and conveyed their appreciation to Treasure Makers for their love and support, which enabled them to produce a music video to accompany the song. And the enjoyable moments keep coming with sexy dancing to “Rhythm Ta” by Junkyu, Jihoon, and Choi Hyunsuk.
Everyone’s heart went ddu-du ddu-du when TREASURE performed “U” and “MY TREASURE”.
Aside from their own songs, the boy group included “Rhythm Ta” by iKON and “Bang Bang Bang” by BIGBANG in their concert setlist. (Photo credit: YG Entertainment)
HELLO to a Promise of Forever
Following a short break, TREASURE returned for their encore stages. They performed “EVERYDAY”, a special fan song they released in celebration of their first debut anniversary, and “Best Friend Forever”, an official soundtrack of their web series, The Mysterious Class, and later released as a track in the CD version of The Second Step: Chapter One album.
TREASURE’s return for the encore stages was welcomed by a sea of blue and white on the first day of the concert and rainbow hues on the second. Philippine Treasure Makers illuminated the arena with the special fan project, along with touching banner messages of “Let the Pearl of the Orient Seas TREASURE you” and “No matter how hard it gets, we’ll always say HELLO to our promise of forever.”
Don’t worry. Lean on us. We are not going anywhere, MY TREASURE!
FROM TREASURE MAKERS to TREASURE
A promise of togetherness forever, from HELLO to see you again. (Photo credit: YG Entertainment)Teulights lighted up MOA Arena during HELLO Tour in Manila which brought thousands of fans together during the two-day concert. (Photo credit: YG Entertainment)
As the concert approaches its end, the members gave Treasure Makers heartfelt thanks and messages of appreciation for their love and support. Yoshi termed the concert a “big pleasure” and urged the audience to support them in the future. Choi Hyunsuk, Junkyu, and Park Jeongwoo vowed to deliver stronger performances and give their all to make Treasure Makers proud. “I got so much energy from all of you tonight. And I hope you were also able to get energy from us. I will work harder to be your grown man Jeongwoo. Kita-kita tayo ulit,” Park Jeongwoo said.
Jihoon and Asahi thanked the Philippine Teumes for their unrelenting energy throughout the show. “I wanna say thank you very much because Manila Teume gave us a lot of love. Thank you so much! Mahal kita,” Jihoon said. Asahi added, “Thank you so much for today. You guys gave me amazing love and energy. I wish you happiness all the time. Take care and see you soon.”
You guys have changed my life today. I can’t forget this moment forever. I hope Teume will be the happiest person in the entire world. Love you! Thank you! Salamat! Thank you!
YOON JAEHYUK
Haruto expressed his delight at finally meeting Treasure Makers and performing in front of them again. “Your love and support make me so proud. Thank you always. Take care. Until next time,” he added. So Junghwan echoed his hyungs‘ gratitude and promise. “Today, we had our concert here in Manila. Thanks to Manila Teume, we had a great and amazing time again. I promise to come back here again soon. So please wait for us. Salamat,” he said.
My Treasure Maker, thank you for coming today. I will remember this moment and never forget the love and energy from you all. You are my Teume and I’m your Doyoung. I love you not to the world, but to the universe!
DOYOUNG
Teumes also didn’t let the evening go by without giving Choi Hyunsuk and Haruto a sweet birthday memory. The fans arranged a cake, a birthday banner, and native leis of modern Kalinga design for the boys and sang them a birthday song. The birthday boys were overjoyed and expressed their appreciation for the lovely surprise. Haruto turned 19 on April 5, while Choi Hyunsuk will turn a year older on April 21.
The concert’s finale featured TREASURE performing “DARARI (Rock Version),” “HELLO,” and a remix of “Going Crazy,” “B.L.T.”, and “Orange”. On the second day of the concert, the boy group, who were overwhelmed by the fan initiative, also gave a spontaneous performance of “BEAUTIFUL,” their Japanese digital single that served as the title song for the anime Black Cover.
TREASURE took to Twitter to say thank you to Philippine Teumes following the end of the two-day HELLO Tour in Manila. (Photo credit: TREASURE MAKER @ygtreasuremaker)
Less than three years after making their eagerly awaited debut, TREASURE demonstrated through the HELLO Tour that they could stand alone and play on their own concert stage. There was never a dull moment as each performance demonstrated the tremendous talent of each member and their capacity to rule any concert stage.
Ten diamonds, a devoted fandom, two days of unrelenting enthusiasm on one concert stage, and a memory to be cherished forever โTREASURE and Philippine Treasure Makers put on a stunning concert of electrifying performances and high-energy stages, complete with thundering cheers, vibrant and brilliant Teulights, and a commitment to making the evening the best for one another.
This Treasure Maker is proud of TREASURE. The boys she saw courageously take on the challenge of competition in YG Treasure Box, continually confront the skepticism of others, say goodbyes, and shoulder the weight of high expectations carried on and showed to the world what a TREASURE they are.
This Treasure Maker is proud of Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeongwoo, and So Junghwan and is not going anywhere.
Words by: Dani Lacson
The 2023 TREASURE TOUR [HELLO] IN MANILA was presented by YG Entertainment and Live Nation Philippines with special thanks to Live Nation Philippines.
This article contains events of Day 1 of the Hello Tour in Manila.
A new milestone has been unlocked for HORI7ON and the boy group wants to commemorate the special day with you!
Global pop boy group HORI7ON gets ready to dash to greater heights as the boy group, composed of Marcus, Kyler, Jeromy, Kim, Winston, Vinci, and Reyster, holds its first fan meeting this April. Hundred Days Miracle: HORI7ON First Fanmeeting will take place on April 22 at the New Frontier Theater.
A full-house New Frontier Theater will greet the boys as tickets to the event have been sold out.
Prior to selling out, tickets to the fan meeting event were made available for purchase thru TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph. Check out the seat plan and ticket prices below:
VIP – Php 1,800
ORCHESTRA – Php 1,500
LOGE – Php 1,000
BALCONY – Php 500
Chasing the Dream with HORI7ON: Get to know the Seven Boys who started as One
HORI7ON is a global pop boy group affiliated with MLD Entertainment and formed through the idol reality survival show Dream Maker, a collaboration among MLD Entertainment, KAMP Korea, and ABS-CBN. Standing out among the participants after rigorous training, Marcus, Kyler, Jeromy, Kim, Winston, Vinci, and Reyster emerged on top to form the boy group. This team name “HORI7ON (Horizon)” means the dreams of seven boys, who started on the same line, gathered in one place, and face the same goal.
With the encouragement of the choice of Filipino Dream Makers and the solid support of the Philippine fandom, the boy group is ready to take greater leaps and showcase Filipino talent on a bigger, worldwide stage.
Witness them chase and achieve the dream starting on the Philippine concert stage with their first fan meeting on April 22 at the New Frontier Theater.
Hundred Days Miracle: HORI7ON First Fan Meeting is presented by DNM Entertainment, MLD Entertainment, and Star Magic.
Red Velvet is coming to Manila for a solo concert!
Yes, it’s true. One of South Korea’s top girl groups, RED VELVET, is finally heading to the Philippine shore for a solo concert. Happening on May 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, RED VELVET 4TH CONCERT R TO V IN MANILA will see Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri hold their first solo concert in the Philippines since their debut.
The Manila stop is part of the girl group’s ongoing fourth concert tour which kicked off with a two-day concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul last April 1 and 2. It will then bring the girls to different cities in Asia, namely Singapore, Yokohama, Manila, Bangkok, and Jakarta before they head to Europe for their concerts in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and London.
Tickets to the Manila concert will go on sale on April 16, 12 noon, thru SM Tickets outlets nationwide and via online at www.smtickets.com. Check out the seat plan and ticket prices below:
VIP Standing R, E, D/Seated – Php 12,000
Lower Box – Php 10,500
Upper A – Php 7,500
Upper B – Php 6,500
General Admission A – Php 4,500
General Admission B – Php 3,500
Generic – Php 2,500
Please note that ticket prices indicated above are exclusive of SM Tickets’ six-percent ticketing charge.
Delivery real visuals, real vocals, real versatility since debut
Red Velvet made their official debut as a five-member group in 2015 with the release of their extended play, Ice Cream Cake. The EP earned praise from music critics and received commercial success, topping Gaon Album Chart and placing second on Billboard World Albums Chart.
Throughout their career, the girl group has received numerous accolades and has been lauded for their musical versatility, innovative sound, and experimentation with various genres. Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri are also recognized as major contributors to Hallyu and as one of the most talented girl groups of their generation. In 2019, Billboard named the girl group “the best idol group alive”.
In addition to their global tour, the girls will perform at the Primavera Sound 2023 in Spain.
Red Velvet during R to V in Seoul (Photos from SM Entertainment)
RED VELVET 4TH CONCERT R TO V IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour.
Be enchanted with the different kinds of seasons together with Noeul, Boss, Fort, and Peat on their first fan meeting in Manila!
Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya, Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai, Fort Thitipong Sengngai, and Peat Wasuthorn Chajinda of the well-loved Thai series, Love in the Air, will fill Manila with love in their first fan meeting event in the country this month.
Filipino fans of the series are in for the sweetest treat that will create a lasting memory that will weather the storms and fill every season. Presented by Wish Us Luck Entertainment Production, in partnership with Me Mind Y, Seasons of Love: Love in the Air Fan Meeting in Manila 2023 is happening on April 22, 5 p.m. at the Skydome, SM North EDSA.
Tickets to the fan meeting are available thru wishusluck.site. Check out the seat plan, ticket prices, and fan benefits below:
RAIN – Php 12,500 inclusive of:
special poster signing
4:1 group photo
soundcheck
raffle to play games with the artists on stage
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
SKY – Php 9,500 inclusive of:
pre-signed event poster
4:4 group photo
soundcheck (first 30)
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
STORM – Php 7,500 inclusive of:
pre-signed event poster
4:15 group photo
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
WIND – Php 3,500 inclusive of:
pre-signed event poster (first 10)
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
About Love in the Air
Love in the Air is a 13-episode Thai boy love (BL) series adapted from MAME’s novels Love Storm and Love Sky and aired from August 18, 2022, to November 10, 2022, on GMM 25 and iQIYI. The series starred Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya, Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai, Fort Thitipong Sengngai, and Peat Wasuthorn Chajinda as Payu, Rain, Prapai, and Sky, respectively.
Fort and Peat as Prapai and SkyThe cast of Love in the AirBoss and Noeul as Payu and Rain
Seasons of Love: Love in the Air Fan Meeting in Manila 2023 is presented by Wish Us Luck Entertainment Production and Me Mind Y.
Chris Hemsworth’s newest action movie “Extraction 2” has its first trailer available on Netflix. The project is a follow-up to the blockbuster 2020 movie that’s also directed by Sam Hargrave.
Courtesy of Netflix
Joe Russo, who produced the movie with his brother Anthony, is also back to pen the script for the much awaited sequel. It is based on the Ande Parks, the Russo brothers, Fernando Leon Gonzalez, and Eric Skillman comic novel “Ciudad.”
โAfter barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.โ
You can check out the trailer here:
As black ops mercenary Tyler Rake, Chris Hemsworth reprises his role in the film. Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Daniel Bernhardt, and Tinatin Dalakishvili also play supporting roles. Rake, of course, was assumed dead at the conclusion of the first movie, but the door was left just slightly open so that he could return. It’s understandable why Rake is returning given that “Extraction” received more than 231 million hours of viewing in its first 28 days, at least based on Netflix’s internal data.
“Extraction 2” premieres June 16th only on Netflix.
OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert enlists EXO’s Baekhyun and Jeon Somi for an exciting music event this June at The Big Dome!
Top K-Pop stars EXO’s Baekhyun and Jeon Somi will take over the Philippine concert stage on June 11, 2023, at the Araneta Coliseum as they headline CS Concerts and OctoArts Entertainment’s OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert.
OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert will serve as Baekhyun’s return to the Philippine concert stage since EXO PLANET #5 โ EXplOration concert in 2019. Meanwhile, it will mark Jeon Somi’s first performance in the country since her debut as a solo artist.
Tickets to the event will go on sale starting April 12 at 12 noon via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Check out the seat plan, ticket prices, and fan benefits below:
SVIP Left/Right (Standing) – Php 12,273
SVIP Seated – Php 12,273
VIP Seated – Php 10,672
Lower Box A – Php 9,072
Lower Box B – Php 6,937
Upper Box – Php 4,803
General Admission – Php 2,668
Please note that the prices indicated above are inclusive of ticketing charges already.
All ticket holders will also bring home an exclusive event souvenir card. Additionally, SVIP, VIP, Lower Box A, Lower Box B, and Upper Box ticket holders will receive an event poster. Meanwhile, all SVIP tickets will include a lanyard concert ID and will be eligible for a raffle of Baekhyun and Jeon Somi’s albums.
Aside from being members of K-Pop supergroups EXO and I.O.I, Baekhyun and Jeon Somi have established formidable careers as soloists.
Since his solo debut in 2019, Baekhyun proved his might as a strong solo artist, breaking records and writing history in K-Pop. His debut extended play City Lights sold more than half-a-million copies in 2019 and became the best-selling album by a solo artist of the 2010s in South Korea. He then broke his own record with his second EP Delight which became the first album by a solo artist in South Korea to have sold over one million copies in 19 years. The EXO member continued on the success of his solo releases with Bambi. Labeled as the “genius idol”, Baekhyun proved his status as one of the most successful soloists in South Korea with every accolade he receives including the Best Male Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards โ a recognition he held for three consecutive years.
Following the end of I.O.I’s activities, Jeon Somi furthered her solo activities with variety show appearances, including Sister’s Slam Dunk Season 2 and Idol Drama Operation Team. In 2019, the singer made her highly-anticipated solo debut with “Birthday” which peaked at the 5th spot on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. The following year, she released “What Are You Waiting For?” which earned her her first music show win thru Mnet’s M Countdown. Jeon Somi continued her success as a solo artist with the release of “Dumb Dumb” which peaked at numbers eight and nine on Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard Korea K-Pop 100. The same year, she came out with her first studio album, XOXO, debuting at number six on the Gaon Album Chart and selling 55,223 copies in the month of November. The lead single, “XOXO”, also marked her first Billboard Global 200 appearance.
K-Pop Overpass Music Concert is presented by CS Concerts and OctoArts Entertainment.
RUNNING MAN in Manila was a dream that finally became a reality!
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER 2023 IN MANILA was a realization of a decade-long dream for many fans of the long-running South Korean variety show. For the first time since the show’s birth in 2010, the cast of Running Man met their beloved Runners in the Philippines โ unlocking new core memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Big smiles and loud cheers welcomed the members of Running Man at the MOA Arena last April 1.
Thousands of fans gathered last April 1 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with excitement, a tinge of nervousness, and an effort to let the feeling finally sink in that โ after three years since the initial event announcement and after delays brought by the CoViD-19 pandemic โ it is happening. When the lights dimmed to signal the start of the show, thunderous cheers enveloped the arena which grew louder as Yoo Jae Suk sang his way on stage to the tune of BtoB’s “Missing You”, waving and bowing to everyone. One after the other, the other members entered the stage to continue the serenade.
Yoo Jae Suk, Jee Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, HaHa, Song Ji Hyo, Yang Se Chan, and Jeon So Min looked on tenderly with grateful smiles on their faces as they waved and bowed to the fans who reciprocated the gestures with cheers and excited waves. The night’s hosts Ryan Bang and Kring Kim initiated the official welcome to the fan meeting event and gave the members the chance to say their personal greetings to their Runners.
Their greetings are filled with expressions of gratitude and admiration as well as joy at witnessing the fan meeting come to fruition. And in a typical Philippine concert/event crowd flair, the crowd made sure that their favorite stars knew how happy they were with cheers ringing out loudly and proudly.
South Korea’s Nation MC, Yoo Jae Suk, bows to the Philippine Runners as he takes the stage during the opening.The members opened the fan meeting event with BtoB’s “Missing You”.
The fan event highlighted the close bond between the members that developed over the many years they have spent together. Running Man will mark its 13th anniversary in July of this year after premiering on July 11, 2010. The cast members maintained a humble and appreciative attitude despite the show’s enormous popularity and success, as evidenced by their interactions with the audience and the seemingly unending “thank yous” they give with each opportunity they have.
The fan meeting also allowed Filipino fans to witness firsthand how the cast play games. Yoo Jae Suk, Jee Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, HaHa, Song Ji Hyo, Yang Se Chan, and Jeon So Min took on the challengesโ the relay game and the K-Pop dance quizโ with Runners. Kim Jong Kook and his partner triumphantly overcame the relay game in 23 seconds. The victory gifted Kim Jong Kook’s partner with signed personal items of the members. Meanwhile, the K-Pop dance quiz divided the members into two teams and an intense dance quiz ensued with both teams earning two points. As a prize, the Runners took Polaroid photos with the members.
Kim Jong Kook said he does not show off his toned abs but because the occasion is special, he granted fans’ request.
But the thrill never subsided, and the treats kept coming with performances from the Running Man ensemble. With the 2017 song “Artist” by Zico, Yang Se Chan opened the performances. Afterwards, to everyone’s amazement, Ji Suk Jin performed “Ikaw” by Yeng Constantino. In response to the wonderful present, Filipino Runners sang along to Big-Nosed hyungnim. With her rendition of the boy band’s 2015 hit song “My Home,” Jeon So Min, who has acknowledged being a fan of 2PM, made every Hottest proud.
The fan meeting also welcomed a special appearance from Yoo San Seul (Yoo Jae Suk’s trot singer alter ego) who gave a hyped stage of “Redevelopment of Love”. The hype continued to flourish as HaHa took the stage with M. Tyson for a mash-up of RGP’s songs, such as “Don’t Laugh” and “DANG DIGGI BANG”. Song Ji Hyo then gave the most adorable performance of Brave Girls’ hit song “Rollin’”. Concluding the individual stages, Kim Jong Kook serenaded Manila with Adele’s “Easy On Me” and his 2004 song from his Evolution album, “One Man”.
Song Ji Hyo and Jeon So Min returned on stage with IVE’s “Love Dive”, which was then followed by a sentimental stage of “Raise Your Voice” by HaHa and Kim Jong Kook. Yoo Jae Suk, Ji Suk Jin, and Jeon So Min took the baton next with “Confession of Your Love”.
The sweetness of the evening persisted with a duet between the show’s youngest members Jeon So Min and Yang Se Chan who reminded everyone at the venue of the sweetness of first love with their rendition of Reply 1997‘s original soundtrack “All for You”. The duet stages continued with Ji Suk Jin and Song Ji Hyo’s “Don’t Give”, originally performed by Loco and Mamamoo’s Hwasa. Closing the performances, Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Kook, HaHa, and Yang Se Chan let out their hip-hop sides as they danced and rapped to “New Thing”, Zico’s viral song from Street Man Fighter.
Ji Suk Jin is loved. The oldest Running Man member was showered with love as Filipino Runners gamely responded to his chants, while the other members were all smiles and laughs at his antics.
The members then took a moment to deliver their heartfelt messages to Filipino Runners, expressing their joy to have had the chance to meet Filipino Runners and promising to come back. And gratitude goes both ways. Filipino Runners prepared a special video message to the people who comforted them and made them happy even in the most difficult of times. It was an emotional and beautiful moment shared by everyone at the arena.
WE WAITED FOR SO LONG, BUT IT WAS WORTH IT. BECAUSE NOW WE CAN TELL YOU, THAT APART FROM A DECADE OF LAUGHTER, YOU’VE GIVEN US SO MUCH MORE. WE WILL KEEP ON RUNNING WITH YOU. MARAMING SALAMAT, RUNNING MAN.
FILIPINO RUNNERS
Before officially saying their goodbyes, the members performed Kim Jong Kook’s “Loveable”, Running Man theme song “I Like It”, RGP’s “Busan Vacance”, and Yoo San Seul’s “Redevelopment of Love”.
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER 2023 IN MANILA ended with heartfelt gratitude and promises of meeting again. It was truly a realization of a dream, a memory that will be treasured for a lifetime, a story that will be written filled with moments of happiness and appreciation, and a promise to keep runningtogether.
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER 2023 IN MANILA was presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.
Australian singer-songwriter and pop star Ruel is coming back to Manila for his 4TH WALL World Tour on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Samsung Hall (SM Aura Premier). Tickets will be on-sale on Tuesday, April 11th starting at 10AM via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. Presented by Wilbros Live.
At twenty years of age and now on the cusp of releasing his debut album 4TH WALL via RCA (ROW) & Sony Music (Australia), Ruelโs discovery of self-assurance is perfectly timed.
Executivelyย Producedย byย longtimecollaboratorย MPhazesย (Khalid,Noahย Cyrus,ย Remiย Wolf),ย 4THย WALLย wasย originallyย headingย downย aย Pop/R&Bย lane,ย however,ย theย pandemicย acted as a major personal and professional conduit for Ruel.
Ruel notes โIt took way longer than anticipated to get this record right. I spent the last 3 years writing it and wound up with over 100 songs. I rewrote half of them and re- recorded most of themโฆ Itโs been the biggest journey making this recordโฆโ.
These revelations are strikingly obvious in the 4TH WALL singles that Ruel has treated his audience to, including the dancefloor anthem GROWING UP IS ____, dream-like LET THE GRASS GROW, the poignant social and personal observations of YOU AGAINST YOURSELF, and most recently, the beautifully emotive ballad MUST BE NICE.
Since making his debut in 2017 at the age of 14, Ruel has fast become one of his generationโs most influential artists. Sitting with over 2 billion global streams, 1.2 million Instagram followers, and five Platinum records to his name, Ruel is both a seasoned global superstar and a record-breaking musician for tomorrowโs generation.
Add to this stellar collection of bucket list achievements (that most could only dream of), Ruel is also the youngest artist ever to win Breakthrough Artist at the ARIA Awards and the youngest artist to sell out the Sydney Opera Houseโฆ twice. Not surprisingly, Ruel has caught the attention of some of the industryโs most respected individualโs, including icon Elton John and musical tastemaker Zane Lowe both championing his career developments.
Along with three sold-out world tours, Ruel has shared stages with Khalid, Shawn Mendes, played Tyler, the Creatorโs Camp Flog Gnaw festival, and released collaborations with Denzel Curry, JVKE, Omar Apollo and Cosmoโs Midnight.
Now three EPs deep โ READY, FREE TIME and BRIGHT LIGHTS, RED EYES, the time is well and truly nigh for 4TH WALL to take flight. With an impressive collection of Platinum and Double Platinum hits including YOUNGER, DAZED & CONFUSED, PAINKILLER, REAL THING and FACE TO FACE, the release of 4TH WALL will further solidify his position as one of Australiaโs most successful artists.
Itโs safe to say that in just a few short years, Ruel has a biography that is nothing short of astonishing, and the international press tends to agree. Ruel has now graced the high- end pages of editorials such as Nylon, Vogue and GQ, and has received written praise from influential outlets including NME, The Face, famed celebrity and fine art photographer Rankinโs HUNGER TV and Coup De Main.
As his fans hold their collective breath in anticipation for a global tour announcement, Ruel is ready to reignite his position as one of the worldโs most exciting artists. โOkay, time to bring home my sound. I canโt waitโ โ Ruel
Dream Theater fans in the Philippines, “May the Fourth” be with you, as the progressive metal band Dream Theater is in for a treat this 2023.
Dream Theater, comprised of James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, and Mike Mangini, were in the middleof a sold-out world tour in support of their last release, Distance Over Time, and the 20th anniversary of Scenes From A Memory whena global pandemic brought the world to a stop. The musicians found themselves at home with LaBrie in Canada and the rest of the group in the States. As fate would have it, theyโd just finished construction on DTHQ (Dream Theater Headquarters), a combination live recording studio, rehearsal space, control room, equipment storage facility, and creative hive. With LaBrie in Canada, he initially wrote with the band via Zoom on a monitor in DTHQ. In March 2021, he flew down to New York, quarantined himself, and recorded his vocals face-to-face with Petrucci. The album, A View From The Top Of The World, ultimately threaded together lean and uncompromising hooks with tried-and-true technical proficiency.
“We just love to play our instruments,” observes Petrucci. “That never goes away. I love to be creative, write, and exercise that part of my mind. Weโve been able to do this for a long time, and we donโt take it for granted. Whenever we get together, we know we canโt disappoint ourselves or our fans, so we manage to try even harder.”
“We approach every album like itโs our first,” adds LaBrie. “Itโs been such a great ride, but weโre not going to stop.”
“My takeaway from Manila, for the first time, is that “it was incredible” and I reallyย donโtย know how to describe it better than we have. Weย didnโtย know what to expect; we did get there, and finally,ย weโreย doing the concert.ย It was an amazing experience; the fans were absolutely fantastic, and we could tell that they were having an amazing time and a great experience.ย Go, the first time there was phenomenal, andย thatโsย whyย weโreย coming back. Absolutely!” answered Labrie when asked about their takeaway from their first concert in the Philippines.ย Their “Top of the World” tour in the Philippines will take place at the New Frontier Theater on May 4, 2023 (8:00 p.m.), presented by Ovation Productions. Tickets are available atย ticketnet.com.ph.
BoyWithUke is an indie-pop musician and TikTok star from the USA. First rising to fame in 2021, he began posting videos of him singing and playing the ukulele on TikTok. He gained a huge fanbase, racking up millions of followers. Remaining largely anonymous, he is known for wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a mask that consists of pixelated LED eyes.
BoyWithUke is finally coming to Manila on June 3, 2023 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang, as announced by global concert promoter Live Nation Philippines.
The 20-year-old faceless artist rose to fame when his songs Toxic and IDGAF went viral on TikTok and were used in countless videos. His “Toxic” version exploded online, vaulting to #1 on Alternative Radio and reaching over 1.5 billion global streams to date. His performance of โToxicโ has emerged as the platformโs highest-viewed Genius video to date, with over 100 million views and counting.
He writes and produces his music from his dorm room on GarageBand app, and challenges himself by making โminute long songsโ for fans. His debut album Serotonin Dreams features collaborations with Blackbear, Mxmtoon, Powfu, among others.
In 2022, he embarked on his sold-out international headline tour and released his debut album โSerotonin Dreams,โ which features collaborations with blackbear, mxmtoon, Powfu, and more. The project is the follow-up to previous full-length projects โMelatonin Dreams,โ โFever Dreams,โ โTrouvaille EP,โ and โFaded EPโ (featuring numerous songs created from his TikTok โminute-long songsโ project). BoyWithUke kicked off 2023 with his latest single, โRockstar,โ taken from his recent release โAntisocial EP.โ
Tickets will be available on April 12 at 12 noon via www.smtickets.com and its outlets. For more updates, you may log in to www.livenation.ph.
Nightwish delivered an incredible live music experience for their Filipino fans, blowing them away with their symphonic melodies and multi-dimensional metal tunes!
Iconic Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, composed of members, Floor Jansen (vocals), Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards), Emppu Vuorinen (guitars), Troy Donockley (uilleann pipes), Kai Hahto (drums), and Jukka Koskinen (bass guitar), granted the longtime wish of their Filipino fans in the staging of their first solo concert in the country last March 29 at the Skydome, SM North EDSA.
As a fan of the band, attending NIGHTWISH HUMAN :||: NATURE 2023 IN MANILA was an incomparable experience with a setlist that perfectly blended their classic hits and newer songs and showcased the band’s evolution over the years.
NIGHTWISH performed their iconic hits, including songs from their latest album, Human :||: Nature (Photos by Richard Esguerra)
The concert kicked off with “Noise,” the opening track from their latest album, Human :||: Nature. The energy in the arena was electrifying as the crowd sang along to every word. The band then transitioned seamlessly into “Dark Chest of Wonders,” a fan-favorite from their 2004 album, Once.
Next up was “Pan,” a powerful song with haunting melodies and strong vocals from lead singer Floor Jansen. The band then launched into “Nemo,” one of their most popular songs, which had the entire arena singing in unison.
The setlist continued with a mix of old and new. Nightwish also played a few deep cuts from their earlier albums, showcasing their diverse range and ability to keep fans engaged throughout the show.
The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the performance of “The Greatest Show on Earth,” a 24-minute epic that tells the story of the evolution of life on Earth. The band’s musical prowess was on full display during this epic song, which featured stunning visuals and an incredible light show.
The Philippine concert crowd once again proved their undeniable status as the best concert crowd as they impressed the band with their electrifying energy that evening. (Photos by Richard Esguerra)
Overall, NIGHTWISH HUMAN :||: NATURE 2023 IN MANILA concert setlist was a perfect mix of old and new, showcasing the band’s evolution and ability to captivate their audience. The energy in the arena was electric, and the band’s performance left fans wanting more. It was truly a night to remember.
An unforgettable evening with the legendary Nightwish! (Photos by Richard Esguerra)
The NIGHTWISH HUMAN :||: NATURE 2023 IN MANILA was presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation.
Words by James Dela Merced
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