Filipino ELFs, get ready to reunite with Super Junior in Super Show 9 in Manila!
South Korean boy group Super Junior is coming back to the Philippines to bring SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD to their Filipino fans. Presented by PULP Live World, SUPER SHOW 9 in Manila is happening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on August 6.
The upcoming concert will mark the legendary boy group’s sixth solo concert in the country following the successes of Super Show 2 in 2010, Super Show 3 in 2011, Super Show 5 in 2013, Super Show 7 in 2018, and Super Show 8 in 2019.
And there is no hiding ELFs’ excitement to once again welcome their favorite boy group — the first K-Pop boy group to hold a solo concert in the Philippines — to the Philippine concert stage. The hashtag #SS9inManila made it to the top trends on Philippine Twitter after the concert’s Manila leg announcement.
Happee Sy-Go of PULP Live World, who first brought Super Junior for a solo concert back in 2010, promises “the biggest stage always, the craziest fan service, and the most nostalgic show in our K-Pop life”. She also relayed a special message to her fellow ELFs, “As I had promised before and will continue to do so, not a year will pass without us gathering, reuniting, and reigniting our little blue hearts — sharing more wonderful memories together. We may all be in different stages of our lives, but one thing is for sure — we all share one blue heart.”
As I had promised before & will continue to do so, not a yr will pass without us gathering, reuniting & reigniting our little blue hearts-sharing more wonderful memories together. We may all be in different stages of our lives, but 1 thing is for sure – we all share 1 blue heart
Everlasting Friends of Super Junior, August 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena is yours to color with pearl sapphire blue. Tickets to SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD IN MANILA will go on sale starting July 17, 12 noon via SM Tickets outlets and online thru www.smtickets.com.
Categories and prices are as follows:
SUPER STANDING E/L/F Php 12000
SUPER SEATED Php 12000
UPPER BOX A Php 7500
UPPER BOX B Php 6500
GEN AD A Php 4500
GEN AD B Php 3500
Ticketing charges apply.
About SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD
SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD is the ninth installment of Super Junior’s international tour series which started in 2008. This 2022, Super Junior will once again take the international concert stage in support of their 11th studio album, The Road: Keep on Going, set for release on July 12.
The upcoming world tour will kick off at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul from July 15 to 17.
South Korean singer-actor Youngjae gears up for an exciting day with Ahgases on July 23 as he fills the whole day with special events for his Filipino fans.
In addition to the fansign event, the GOT7 member will also hold his first solo live concert on the same day. Presented by Y Global Music, in partnership with CDM Entertainment, the 2022 YOUNGJAE MINI CONCERT: ‘SUGAR’ IN MANILA is happening on July 23, 3 p.m. at the New Frontier Theater.
Ticket prices and fan perks include:
MVP Php 8500 with:
Rehearsal access
Guaranteed Group Photo slot
A chance to win one of 5 signed albums
A chance to win one of 5 signed polaroids
Official Poster
VIP1 Php 6850 with:
Rehearsal access
A chance to win one of 25 Group Photo slots
A chance to win one of 5 signed albums
A chance to win one of 5 signed polaroids
Official Poster
VIP2 Php 5000 with:
Rehearsal access
A chance to win one of 5 signed albums
A chance to win one of 5 signed polaroids
Official Poster
LOGE Php 3800 with:
Official Poster
A chance to win one of 5 signed albums
A chance to win one of 5 signed polaroids
A chance to win one of 10 signed posters
BALCONY Php 3000 with:
Official Poster
A chance to win one of 10 signed posters
Please note that stated prices are subject to ticketing charges. Moreover, the additional perks will be drawn via a raffle.
Tickets to the 2022 YOUNGJAE MINI CONCERT: ‘SUGAR’ IN MANILA will go on sale starting July 2 via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph and www.cdmentertainment.ph
Meanwhile, the fansign event will take place on the same day at 7 p.m. Check out the schedule of activities for that special day here:
Live Nation Philippines has announced that Grammy-award winner, Billie Eilish, is coming to Manila on August 13, 2022 in support of her latest album, Happier Than Ever.
On her first Manila visit, Eilish brings her hotly anticipated Happier Than Ever, The World Tour to the Mall of Asia Arena. Fan Club tickets presale is set on June 24, fans can sign up now at https://www.billieeilish.com/signup to receive early access link while exclusive presale for Live Nation Philippine members is on June 25 at 10AM, register via livenation.ph/register to get a presale link. General onsale is happening on June 27 at 10 am via smtickets.com and outlets nationwide.
Ticket Prices:
P14,936 Floor Standing P12,686 Lower Box A Premium P11,686 Lower Box A Regular P10,236 Lower Box B Premium P9,686 Lower Box B Regular P6,936 Upper Box Premium P6,186 Upper Box Regular P3,081 General Admission
MOA in MOA is really happening as TXT debuts on the Philippine concert stage in October!
South Korean boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, commonly known as, TXT, is bringing their ACT : LOVE SICK World Tour to the Philippines on October 27 and 28 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Big Hit Music announced upcoming Asia stops of the boy group’s world tour in a Weverse post last June 21. PULP Live World, the promoter of the Manila shows, confirmed the upcoming dates that will see Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai take over SM Mall of Asia Arena in a two-day concert.
Filipino MOAs surely did not contain their excitement as only a few minutes following the announcement, “TXT IN MANILA” already rose to the top of the Philippine Twitter trends. And they have every right to be excited because ACT : LOVE SICK in Manila will serve as the first-ever live concert of TXT in the Philippines since debuting in 2019.
Setting and Breaking Records: The TXT Way
TXT became the first boy group Big Hit Music (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) debuted six years following BTS. Debuting with high expectations, Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai defied expectations and made a name for themselves with their music and artistry.
The boy group debuted with the release of their first extended play, The Dream Chapter: Star. The EP topped South Korea’s Gaon Album Chart and Billboard World Albums Chart. Its lead single, “Crown”, took the top spot on Billboard World Digital Songs Chart. In addition, the music video for “Crown” broke the record for the most viewed K-Pop debut music video within 24 hours for a boy group.
TXT also debuted on top of Billboard Emerging Artists and at number 140 on the Billboard 200 chart. One week after their debut, the boys also secured their first music show win on SBS TV’s The Show.
Since then, TXT became unstoppable in their climb towards the top as they become one of the most successful K-Pop groups of their generation. Their most recent release, Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child was another statement of their ever-growing success. In less than two days, the extended play surpassed one million copies sold. The feat made TXT the second-fastest artist on Hanteo to do so after BTS. Moreover, Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child gave the boy group their highest ranking on Billboard 200, debuting at number four on the Top 200 Albums chart. With their recent EP, TXT also became the first foreign artist in Oricon history to top its weekly album chart with six consecutive albums.
ACT : LOVE SICK in Manila: Ready, MOA?
As the boy group continues to defy expectations and break record after record, fans can look forward to a two-day concert that will showcase solid performances and explosive stages from Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai.
The announcement you have been waiting for is finally here: 2022 K-Pop Masterz in Manila is happening next month!
PULP Live World brings to Filipino fans the 2022 K-Pop Masterzin Manila concert on July 29 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Headlining the concert are YG Entertainment’s youngest boy group TREASURE and GOT7’s Bambam and Jackson Wang.
Tickets will go on sale on June 26 at 12 noon via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via www.smtickets.com. Tickets are priced at:
Php 1590 General Admission C
Php 2650 General Admission B
Php 3710 General Admission C
Php 4770 Upper Box B
Php 5830 Upper Box A
Php 7950 Lower Box C
Php 10,070 Lower Box B
Php 11,130 Lower Box A
Php 13,250 VIP Seated and Standing
Check out also the seat plan for the upcoming concert:
More details for the show will be announced in the coming days. But fans may look forward to an exciting and one-for-the-books event from the hottest K-Pop acts of their generations — TREASURE, Bambam, and Jackson Wang. In addition, 2022 K-Pop Masterz in Manila will mark TREASURE’s first overseas show and debut on the Philippine concert stage. Meanwhile, Bambam and Jackson will return to the local concert scene after their last GOT7 concert in Manila in 2019.
Aside from bringing TREASURE, Bambam, and Jackson Wang through the July 29 concert, PULP Live World promises a jam-packed year ahead for K-Pop fans. PULP Live World’s Happee Sy shared the dates of upcoming concerts and events featuring Korean acts.
PULP Live World will also bring All Time Low and The Maine to Manila on August 15 and 27, respectively. Tickets are still on-sale via SM Tickets online and outlets.
Take a trip under the stars with Cha Eun Woo in Starry Caravan in Manila!
Philippine Aroha, it’s your time. Your one and only Nunu is coming back to the Philippines for his Just One 10 Minute fan meet series! Cha Eun Woo is set to return to the Philippines for the 2022 Just One 10 Minute: Starry Caravan in Manila happening on August 6, 2022, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
DnM Entertainment shared the good news to fans thru its social media channels, hyping up excitement for what is to come. The Manila stop will be an exciting one as the actor has always been well received by his fans in the Philippines.
Cha Eun Woo showed his different charms as an actor in his most well-known lead roles, “My ID is Gangnam Beauty”, “Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung”, and his latest drama “True Beauty”. His likability on-screen only adds to his off-screen charms, which fans can’t get enough of. After not being able to see the actor live for almost 3 years, fans can look forward to spending more time with the singer-actor and experiencing interactions and exciting activities that they should not miss out on. This is a starry evening worth remembering for every Filipino fan.
Ticket pre-selling is happening on July 2 at the Gateway Cineplex Lobby. Meanwhile, official ticket selling begins on July 3 via TicketNet outlets and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Check out the ticket prices and seat plan below:
SVIP – Php 9,500
VIP – Php 8,500
BOX PREMIUM – Php 7,500
LOWER BOX – Php 6,000
UPPER BOX – Php 4,000
BOX – Php 2,500
Please note that these prices are all exclusive of ticket charges.
Fan Benefits for the Luckiest AROHAs!
Lucky ticket buyers will also get the chance to score the best fan benefits, such as signed photocards, signed posters, and an opportunity to take part in the press conference. The press conference will be raffled for SVIP and VIP ticket holders, while signed photocards and signed posters will be raffled for all SVIP, VIP, Lower Box, and Upper Box ticket holders. In addition, all SVIP ticket holders will get to say “hi-hello” on stage to Cha Eun Woo.
Make sure to follow DnM Entertainment’s social media pages for more news and updates.
Meet AROHA’s Nunu: Cha Eun Woo
Professionally known as Cha Eun Woo, Lee Dong Min debuted in 2016 as a member of the South Korean boy group ASTRO under Fantagio, alongside MJ, Jinjin, Moonbin, Rocky, and Sanha. Astro debuted with the extended play Spring Up which reached number six on Billboard World Album Charts. The boy group went on to release three studio albums, ten extended plays, two single albums, and 14 singles. Various award-giving bodies have recognized ASTRO’s works with awards such as Best Musician at the 2021 Asia Artist Awards and Artist of the Year at the 2021 The Fact Music Awards.
Cha Eun Woo also actively participates in writing lyrics for Astro. He served as the lyricist for songs “You and Me (Thanks Aroha)”, “Merry Go Round”, “By Your Side”, “After Midnight”, and “First Love”, to name a few.
Hitting the Top as Actor Cha Eun Woo
Aside from his success as a member of Astro, Cha Eun Woo also made a name for himself as a singer, actor, and variety star. The singer-actor starred in numerous productions including Hit the Top, Gangnam Beauty, Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung, and True Beauty. This year, he will return to the small screen with Island, together with Kim Nam Gil. He was also a cast member of top variety programs Law of the Jungle in New Caledonia, Handsome Tigers, and Master in the House.
The singer-actor received accolades for his performances in his television shows and variety programs. MBC Drama Awards presented him the Excellence Award for an Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Drama for Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung in 2019. He also accepted the Best Couple Award which he shared with his leading lady Shin Se-kyung. He also received the Best New Actor and Hallyu Star Award from the Korea Drama Awards in 2018 for Gangnam Beauty. Cha Eun Woo also took home the Rookie Award during the 2020 SBS Entertainment Awards for Master in the House.
Cha Eun Woo 2022 Just One 10 Minute: Starry Caravan in Manila is presented by DnM Entertainment.
Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Calum Scott is coming back to Manila on October 20, 2022 at the New Frontier Theater. Tickets will be available starting June 15, 10 am at ticketnet.com.ph and its outlets nationwide.
Following the release of his latest single, “Heaven”, Scott broke news of his biggest headlining Asia tour to date. Calum Scott’s “BRIDGES” Asia Tour,
Says Calum, “It feels so incredible to announce my Asia tour! It’s been a long time coming and a lot of planning but after the last few years we’ve had, you can just tell how excited people are for live music again and I’m so happy to be a part of it. I am coming back with my band to play the songs that people discovered me on, as well as new songs from my second album which I would say is my best and most personal work yet – I can’t wait to see you there.”
Calum has announced that his highly awaited sophomore album Bridges will arrive on June 17. The fourth single released from Bridges, “Heaven” once again reveals Calum’s gift for finding unexpected ways to express universal emotions. “As songwriters, we’re always searching for new ways of saying ‘I miss you’ or ‘I love you’ or ‘I want you back,’” says Calum, who co-wrote “Heaven” with Hayley Warner(an Australian singer/songwriter who’s also penned songs for artists like Katy Perry and Tori Kelly). “‘The concept of ‘Heaven’ is the love between two people being so powerful that it is far superior to anything else, any other form of paradise that could be offered. I loved the idea of putting the power into the relationship.”
The follow-up to Calum’s 2018 full-length debut Only Human—a widely acclaimed effort that hit No. 1 on the iTunes album chart in 21 countries across the globe, in addition to selling more than 3.6 million in adjusted album sales and garnering over 7.5 billion combined streams —Bridges will also feature the previously released singles “If You Ever Change Your Mind”(a bittersweet but empowered piece produced by Greg Kurstin, an eight-time GRAMMY Award® winner known for his work with Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Adele), “Rise”(a wildly soaring track whose video features a captivating performance from British actor Georgia Hirst), and “Biblical”(a heart-on-sleeve ballad Calum later followed with an American Sign Language version made in collaboration with the Tony Award®-winning Deaf West Theatre).
Calum Scott ‘BRIDGES’ Asia Tour Manila
Date: October 20, 2022, Thursday
Time: 8PM
Venue: New Frontier Theatre
Ticket Price: P3,750.00
Ticketing: ticketnet.com.ph
Presented by Ovation Productions and AEG Presents Asia
In Purpose International Training Institute Incorporation (IPITI Inc.) made an announcement that Red Velvet will headline its concert for a cause titled “BE YOU: The World Will Adjust,” on July 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena. This will mark Red Velvet’s first live performance in the Philippines in nearly 3 years.
The global K-pop girl group will be joined by P-Pop acts such as BGYO, BINI and Lady Pipay. IPITI Inc. aims to extend its reach to the community to serve as a public servant to all by providing formal and non-formal educational and vocational training as well as enhancement programs for Special Education to those with special needs.
Yes, totoo nga! Our Cake Girls @RVsmtown are coming to join us for an extraordinary celebration for People with Special Needs. Let's meet at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 22, 2022 at 7PM! Tickets will be available starting tomorrow at SM Ticket outlets and online. #BeYoupic.twitter.com/0BmYFEV4H0
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) May 29, 2022
Be You: The World Will Adjust with Red Velvet, BGYO, BINI, Lady Pipay on July 22, 2022 at Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets are available at smtickets.com and outlets nationwide.
PH IDs need not guess any longer. It has been confirmed that South Korean rapper and songwriter Kim Hanbin, professionally known as B.I, is heading to the Philippines for a concert.
Three Angles Production announced that the rapper will take over the Philippine concert stage this August with back-to-back shows. B.I 1ST FANMEETING [B.I OFFLINE] IN MANILA is happening on August 27, 2022, at the New Frontier Theater with a first show at 1PM and a second show at 7PM.
Tickets are priced at:
SVIP Php 13,500
VIP Php 10,500
ORCHESTRA Php 7,500
LOGE Php 5,500
BALCONY Php 2,500
Check out also the seat plan and perks that go with the ticket:
Aside from the Philippines, B.I will also hold a concert in Singapore on August 7, 2022.
Fans can look forward to outstanding stages from B.I who recently released a collaborative single with Soulja Boy, “BTBT”, as a pre-release of his upcoming global album project, Love or Loved. Prior to this, he had a busy 2021. In March last year, he came out with a charity single album, Midnight Blue (Love Streaming), led by a single of the same name. He then released a global single titled “Got It Like That” which featured Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh.
In May 2021, B.I gifted fans with his highly-anticipated first full-length album, Waterfall. The album contained 12 tracks all written by B.I. He also worked with Choice37 and Millennium on the music and arrangement of the songs. The album went on to top iTunes album charts in 24 countries. It debuted at the sixth spot on the Gaon Album Chart. The music video of the title track “Illa Illa” garnered 12.7 million views in its first 24 hours.
PULP Live World gears up for the biggest gathering of Korean acts in the Philippines next month!
One of the biggest and most well-known concert organizers and promoters in the country, PULP Live World, is coming back stronger than ever as it brings to the Philippine soil 12 Korean artists for a night of music and concert feels on July 29, 2022, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
“We are PULP.” captioned the 29-second video that teased fans about what is to come in a little over a month. The excitement of fans is definitely on high as the video garnered more than 270,000 views, more than 14,000 likes, and almost 14,000 retweets after five hours — on Twitter alone — since the announcement was made at 10 a.m. of June 12.
Full details and lineup will be unveiled on June 19.
We are PULP: More shows in 2022 from PULP Live World
Aside from bringing to the Philippine concert stage top K-Pop acts like BIGBANG, Super Junior, EXO, BTS, SEVENTEEN, Taeyeon, IU, TWICE, ITZY, Stray Kids, Day6, WINNER, IKON, GOT7, and more, PULP Live World also makes rock and metal fans dream come true with must-see concerts from iconic and legendary acts like Death Angel, Behemoth, and Slayer.
And this 2022, the concert stage will once again light up with upcoming shows of All Time Low, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls.
All Time Low will return to Manila with a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience on August 15, 2022, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The All Time Low Live in Manila concert will mark the band’s first concert in the Philippines after five years. The concert will also feature the Filipino band Chicosci.
In the same month, The Maine will also make a comeback on the local concert stage with The Maine Back in Manila show at the SM Skydome on August 27, 2022. An incredible setlist awaits Filipino fans of the band. Fans will also have an opportunity for an exclusive meet and greet!
And there is more to come as PULP Live World will also bring Boys Like Girls to the Queen City of the South — Cebu City — on October 12, 2022, at the Sky Hall Seaside Cebu. Boys Like Girls Live in Cebu will be a true trip-down-memory-lane for the fans as Martin Johnson (vocals/guitar), Paul DiGiovanni (guitar), John Keefe (drums), and Morgan Dorr (bass) will stir nostalgic memories with a performance of their iconic debut album front to back.
Tickets to all three shows are on sale via SM Tickets outlets and online via smtickets.com. Get your tickets and rock hard and sing loud with All Time Low, The Maine, and Boys Like Girls in their upcoming Philippine concerts.
In addition, fans of Running Man, One Ok Rock, and Slipknot can look forward to the announcements of new show dates for these events. Running Man members, One Ok Rock, and Slipknot were originally slated to perform and meet local fans in 2020. However, due to the CoViD-19 pandemic, the shows have been indefinitely postponed.
SEVENTEEN gonna drop it like HOT HOT HOT in Be the Sun in Manila!
South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN brings their Be the Sun: The World Tour to Manila this October, promising fiery stages of their best hits and heated performances from the members.
S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino will meet Filipino Carats on October 8 and 9 at the Mall of Asia Arena and are all set to Face the Sun and set it on fire. Presented by Live Nation Philippines, the upcoming concert will mark the boys’ first visit to the country since the CoViD-19 pandemic started in 2020. The Philippines was the boy group’s last stop for the Ode to You world tour in 2020 before prematurely ending the tour due to the pandemic.
But SEVENTEEN is more than ready to take the Philippine concert stage again. So, “Dar+ling”, get your iponing gaming strong as tickets to the concert go on sale soon via SM Tickets outlets and online thru smtickets.com.
Tickets are available via www.smtickets.com and its outlets on the following dates:
July 12, 10AM – Fan Club Presale (Online; 2 tickets per CARAT membership)
July 13, 10AM – LNPH Presale (Online; 2 tickets each)
July 14, 10AM – General Onsale (Online & Outlets; 2 tickets each)
UPDATE: Be the Sun in Manila two-day concert is officially sold-out.
Be the Sun: The World Tour signals the third world tour of SEVENTEEN, following Diamond Edge in 2017 and Ode to You in 2019 to 2020. The tour will kick off at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on June 25 and 26. It will then set off to North America with shows in Vancouver, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Houston, Fort Worth, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Belmont Park, Toronto, and Newark.
SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 8 and 9, 2022 Seat Map and Ticket Purchase Guidelines.
Five times the charm: Be the Sun is SEVENTEEN’s fifth PH visit
In the Philippines, the upcoming concert of the boy group will be their fifth visit to the country. The boys first met their Filipino fans in a two-day show in 2016 at The Theatre at Solaire as part of their first Asia Tour, Shining Diamond.
They then returned to the Philippines in a bigger venue — the SM Mall of Asia Arena — for the Diamond Edge world tour in 2017. The following year, SEVENTEEN came back to the SM Mall of Asia Arena for Ideal Cut. In 2020, the boy group took the Philippine concert stage again for Ode to You.
So be ready, Carats, your favorite boys will surely make up for the past years of not being able to meet you! Be the Sun in Manila is presented by Live Nation Philippines.
Check out the SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] – ASIA SPOT here:
LANY will be back to Manila to perform for three nights on November 11, 12, 13 and 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
With multiple sold out shows in the Philippines and a bunch of new songs on their setlist, the November 2022 dates will be their biggest show yet. The tour garnered widespread acclaim and a 2022 Pollstar Awards “Best Pop Tour” nomination alongside peers Harry Styles, The Jonas Brothers and BTS.
Jump on tickets fast and get ready to catch LANY’s synth-sheened anthems of love and heartbreak when they hit our shores in November.
Tickets will be available on SM Tickets and its outlets starting June 10, 10 am for the general public. An exclusive online pre-sale for fan club members at thisislany.com (sign up to get the code) and Live Nation Philippines members via livenation.ph (register at livenation.ph/register) will happen on June 8 and 9, 2022.
The Script is coming to Manila on September 23, 2022.
The Irish pop-rock band has announced that it will be coming to Manila’s mall of Asia Arena as part of their ‘Greatest Hits Tour 2022.’ It will be will the band’s fifth show in Manila. Tickets will be available starting June 11, 10AM at smtickets.com and outlets nationwide.
Begin Again: K-Pop Edition makes up for the last three years of no K-Pop concerts with an unforgettable showcase of performances from Korea’s top idols and the unwavering love of Pinoy K-Pop fans.
Coming back to the Smart Araneta Coliseum after more than two years since the CoViD-19 pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization seems surreal, but the energy of Pinoy K-Pop fans told us otherwise. They are ready to fill arenas again. They are all set to Begin Again— lightsticks in hand, banners ready, and loud cheers waiting to be heard.
And CDM Entertainment made sure that the wait is most definitely worth it. A new beginning unfolded last May 29 at The Big Dome with Begin Again: K-Pop Edition, featuring SHINee’s Key, NCT DREAM, WEi, and ALICE.
ALICE gift Filipino K-Pop fans with an unforgettable summer dream
ALICE kicked off the concert with “This Is Me”, a track from their fourth extended play Jackpot which was released in 2020. EJ, Do-A , Chaejeong, Yeonje, Yukyung, Sohee, and Karin did not only charm the crowd with their refreshing vocals and lively dances but they also got the Philippines falling for their sweet greetings for their local fans. The girls relayed their happiness to have had the chance to return to the country and bring new members EJ and Chaejeong.
But the girls were only starting. Bringing the energy higher, they took the crowd back to their debut days with their debut song “We, First” from the mini-album of the same title which they followed with “Summer Dream”, the title track of their extended play of the same name.
ALICE definitely had a lot in store for the fans as they also gamely played the pirate game on stage and faced the penalties that came from losing the game, including doing a random play dance and saying cute and sexy versions of “I love you”. Love was felt even more in the air with the girl group’s performance of “Power of Love”, their latest digital single. After showcasing their dream-like vocals in “Power of Love”, they gave an all-out performance of “No Big Deal”.
Before closing their stage with “Jackpot”, EJ, Do-A , Chaejeong, Yeonje, Yukyung, Sohee, and Karin promised to come back to the Philippines and shared their plans of releasing a new mini-album soon.
WEi say hello to PH RUi for the first time thru Begin Again concert
Firing up the concert stage next, WEi made their highly-awaited debut on the Philippine concert stage in Begin Again, opening their stage with their debut song “Twilight” from their first mini-album Identity: First Sight. Daehyeon, Donghan, Yongha, Yohan, Seokhwa, and Junseo expressed their thanks to the Pinoy fans for welcoming them with thunderous cheers, relaying that, due to the CoViD-19 pandemic, concertgoers in South Korea were not allowed to cheer when they had their concert in their homeland.
There was no stopping the boys from giving their all as they showcased a strong performance of “All or Nothing”, before taking a break with a crocodile game. Junseo was the crocodile’s favorite, having to do two punishments in a row which include a random play dance (with all the members joining their maknae) and saying “I miss you” in a cute manner (with leader Daehyeon giving his shot of the punishment too!).
WEi then treated RUi with “Bye Bye Bye” and “Super Bumpy” from their Identity: Action and Love Pt.1: First Love albums, respectively. After giving out their ending meant which is also filled with smiles and promises of meeting Filipino fans again, the boy group ended their stage with their latest song “Too Bad” from Love Pt.1: First Love.
Hello, Future? We want more NCT DREAM in Manila.
NCT DREAM held the last K-Pop concert in the Philippines before the world stood still because of the pandemic. More than two years after, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung were part of the line-up of the first K-Pop concert in Manila.
In the midst of the preparation for the release of the repackage of their second studio album Beatbox, the boys kept the promise back in 2019 to return to the Philippine concert stage, bringing their latest tracks and being welcomed with the unwavering love of NCTzens.
NCT DREAM opened their Begin Again stage with “Hot Sauce”, their first studio album which was released in 2021 and sold more than a million copies on the first week of its release. The boys then greeted their fans amidst the thunderous cheers that filled The Big Dome.
The boy group reciprocated the warm welcome of PH NCTzens with a special stage of “Dive Into You”. The performance marked the first time they performed the song overseas. Following “Dive Into You”, they treated the crowd with “Hello Future”, earning loud cheers from fans who also sang along.
NCT DREAM closed their stage with “Glitch Mode”, the title track of their second studio album of the same name. The album recorded more than two million copies sold in its first week. Glitch Mode broke the personal record of the boy group they previously set with Hot Sauce.
The boys said their goodbyes with hopeful words of coming back to the country for another concert.
The Almighty Key shines bright in Begin Again
No one does it like Key and that Sunday night was proof that the SHINee member definitely deserves the title “Almighty Key”. The multi-talented star opened his stage with “Saturday Night” from his 2021 extended play Bad Love.
He then shared that his members wanted to come to the Philippines too, adding that they are envious of him for being able to come back to the country and the group’s desire to perform again in the Philippines. SHINee last visited the country for a concert in 2017. Begin Again also marked Key’s first performance as a solo artist here.
— Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) May 29, 2022
Nonetheless, Key shone brightly on every stage as he delivered exceptional performances of his solo songs “Helium”, “This Life”, and “Bad Love”. He also entertained fans’ requests for SHINee songs that brought everyone back to where it all started — “Replay” and “Ring Ding Dong”. The singer even joked that he was not expecting such throwback requests.
Still, with Key as the final performer of the night, Begin Again ended with the biggest blast for all fans and a hopeful spirit that the concert energy is coming back — slowly but surely. The night wrapped up with good memories of the evening that saw us return to The Big Dome. It was a night when we heard the loud cheers of the crowd once again and saw lightsticks color the arena once more.
Begin Again: K-Pop Edition was presented by CDM Entertainment, in partnership with BRODYWORKS. Philippine Concerts would like to extend its gratitude to CDM Entertainment for the invitation to the event.
Louis Tomlinson is coming back to Manila on July 16, 2022 at the Araneta Coliseum.
This will be his first solo concert in Manila so you wouldn’t want to miss this unforgettable night. Louis William Tomlinson is an English singer and songwriter rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. Sing along to his chart-topping songs, including Back To You, Just Hold On, Two of Us, and many more. Take some of your friends, save the date, and don’t miss the chance to have the time of your life with Louis Tomlinson!
Louis Tomlinson World Tour will NOW be at the Araneta Coliseum on July 16, 2022. Ticket exchange happens on June 10-12, 2022.
For fans who purchased for New Frontier Theater, tickets will be assigned with the equivalent seats at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
For fans who purchased online, your New Frontier ticket will be voided and a new electronic ticket for the Smart Araneta Coliseum show will be emailed to you.
For fans who bought thru Box Office and Outlet/s, your New Frontier ticket must be surrendered at the Ticketnet Box Office and your new ticket will be issued in exchange.
Ticketnet Box Office is open daily from 10am to 8pm, including weekends. For more ticket info and inquiries, visit www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Due to demand, additional tickets will be on sale starting Monday, June 13, 10AM via www.ticketnet.com.ph and its outlets. Follow Live Nation Philippines on its socials for more show updates.
Presented by Live Nation Philippines
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