THE ULTIMATE HALLYU MERCH EVENT IS HAPPENING THIS APRIL 2023! Hallyu Market ULTIMATE is happening at the SMX Convention Center!
The biggest Hallyu merchandise and hobby event is back bigger than ever. Get ready for the ultimate day of K-shopping and more at Hallyu Market Ultimate happening at the SMX Convention Center coming this Summer 2023.
Get ready to shop to your heart’s content and stock up on the trendiest finds at the Hallyu Market, a one-day bazaar featuring all things Korea and K-Culture! Snag the hottest K-merch, update your K-beauty routine, and shop til you drop while sipping on an iced americano from our K-Cafe selections. What’s more, K-collectors can visit the designated Photocard Station where they can trade, auction, buy, and sell all-day, nonstop!
Hallyu Market has also held events in various parts of the country like Pampanga and Cebu. For 2023, fans can expect a bigger and more exciting one-day shopping event for all. Hallyu Market 2023 will be held twice this 2023 – Hallyu Market Ultimate this summer and Hallyu Holiday Market during the last quarter of 2023.
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With Disney+ now available in the Philippines, Globe brings some of the unforgettable moments from The Walt Disney Company’s stories and brands to Filipinos this November.
Be part of special launch events being hosted in three cities – Manila’s BGC, Cebu, and Davao – this weekend as Globe showcases content from one of the most enduring and beloved names in entertainment.
To kick off the Disney-inspired celebration, Globe is hosting an evening of live performances on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Bonifacio High Street in BGC, Taguig, where Idol Philippines Season 1 Winner Zephanie, will serenade spectators and guests with popular songs from Disney. There will also be games and prizes to win in special raffle draws, and a colorful fireworks display to cap off the night.
Disney fans in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City district, Cebu and Davao will have many opportunities to capture photos with re-creations of iconic scenes from Disney’s Encanto, Marvel Studios’ She Hulk: Attorney at Law, Disney, Pixar’s Lightyear and Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars, and BTS Permission to Dance on Stage-LA from Star.
The Disney inspired ‘World of Wonder’ events will be held in three locations:
● Bonifacio High Street in BGC, Taguig from November 18 to 20
● Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center in Cebu on November 18
● SM Davao Annex Ecoland Activity Center in Davao on November 18
“Storytelling has always been a part of Globe’s DNA, because we know that Filipinos love stories. And we feel that the greatest stories mirror our values, strengthen our convictions, push us forward, inspire, and uplift us every day”, said Globe’s Head of Marketing Pia Colby.
“As Globe celebrates its distribution of Disney+, we hope to bring some of the world’s best stories to Filipinos. And it all starts here. Together with Disney+, we bring to life wonderful moments from iconic movies and shows to offer consumers a weekend of fun activities,” said Issa Cabreira, Globe Chief Commercial Officer.
With Disney+ now available in the Philippines, be sure to subscribe to the streaming service which features over 1,800 films and 32,000 episodes, including an extensive and ever-growing collection of Disney+ Originals and beloved library titles, spanning almost a century of unrivaled storytelling.
Globe customers may choose from a range of subscription plans to enjoy access to Disney+ including the Mobile Plan for P159 per month or P1,150 per year or, for streaming on up to four devices, the Disney+ Premium Plan for P369 per month or P2,950 per year.
Postpaid customers may charge the subscription to their bill, while prepaid users may opt to pay via their load credits. Globe Platinum customers may, meanwhile, avail of a Disney+ subscription and charge it to the monthly consumable allowance of their Platinum Plan. Customers with the GlobeOne app may also subscribe to Disney+ using Globe Rewards points at 127 points for a monthly Mobile Plan, or 295 points for a monthly Premium Plan. To get more Rewards points, Postpaid subscribers on GPlan PLUS 799 and up may convert their GBs to Rewards points.
New Globe At Home customers who apply to GFiber Unli Plan 2499 or higher and recontracting customers who upgrade to GFiber Unli Plan 2499 or higher will be able to enjoy Disney+ Premium Annual access on us.
New and recontracting Mobile Postpaid customers who apply or renew to GPlan PLUS 1299 to 2499 can get an annual Mobile Plan for Disney+ at no additional cost. The GPlan PLUS promo runs from November 17 to December 31, 2022.
What are you waiting for? Enjoy Disney+ with Globe!
To know about how to watch your favorite Disney+ movies and series with Globe, go to glbe.co/DisneyPlus.
A celebration of friendship day and night will take place this November in Ripples for Hope 2022!
November 26 will be all about celebrating friendships as K-Pop fan clubs come together for games and everything fun at the Mall of Asia Arena in Ripples for Hope 2022. Hosted by Kring Kim, the event will feature nineteen fan clubs who will battle it out in six exciting games for the honor to be the first Ripple Champion. Local fan clubs of TWICE, ITZY, APINK, Girl’s Day, Monsta X, Oh My Girls, Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, NCT, EXO, BIGBANG, iKON, WINNER, TREASURE, GFriend, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and BtoB will take part in the event.
While the day is all about friendly and fun games that will test the strength and friendship of the Hallyu community, the night will cap off the event with a concert featuring K-Pop acts Everglow, AKMU, and Momoland.
Ripplesfor Hope 2022 starts at 12 noon for the DAY activities including a fan club competition. Meanwhile, the NIGHT concert begins at 7 PM. Tickets to the event are valid for the whole day, meaning eventgoers may enjoy both the DAY and NIGHT activities.
Check out the ticket prices and seat plans below:
PLATINUM – Php 8,500
GOLD – Php 6,500
SILVER – Php 3,500
BRONZE – Php 1,500
DAY SEAT PLAN
NIGHT SEAT PLAN
Tickets to the event will go on sale beginning November 19 at 12 noon via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via www.smtickets.com.
Ripples for Hope 2022 is presented by Happee Hour, PULP Live World, and the Philippine K-Pop Convention.
Awit Awards 2022 on November 23, 2022 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts featuring Paolo Sandejas, Sam Concepcion, Maymay Entrata, Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Andrea Brillantes, AC Bonifacio, Edward Barber, Alamat, Alex Bruce, Angela Ken, Janine Berdin, Jason Dhakal, Khimo Gumatay, Lola Amour, Hero, AVJ Samm, AND MORE!
It was a day to remember as Macbeth celebrated their 20th anniversary worldwide and its 10th anniversary in the Philippines. They treated their supporters with a successful Macbeth Music Festival: The 20th Anniversary Show (Concert + Fashion Show). Thousands of OPM band fans and fashion lovers packed the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City on October 8, 2022. The brand has created a 20+ band line up across different genres focused on the mainstream and underground music communities, merged with a fashion show.
The show has two connecting stages that give a unique runway with a back-to-back music experience to the audience. Rouge, an all-female band, opened the show with their lit performances, followed by Imbue No Kudos, Shotgun Combo, Lilith, Divina, and Written by the Stars. Other OPM bands were also present at the show, such as CHNDTR, Snakefight, Sucketseven, Fragments, Fastpitch, Even, Hilera, and Chocolate Factory rendered their one-of-a-kind rock n’ roll performances, which graced the attendees. The Soapdish and Mayonnaise bands, also celebrating their 20th anniversary, serenaded the crowd with their nostalgic songs, which everybody enjoyed.
After the iconic band “Sandwich” performance and before the fashion show started, a tribute LED clip for Jamir Garcia was shown. Garcia, the late vocalist of Slapshock, had a massive part in Macbeth’s milestone here in the Philippines.
Macbeth sets the pace with new collections launched at its first Fashion Show Concert event during Philippine Fashion Week. They showcased their three collections, the (1) Denim Collection, (2) Rock Collection, and the (3) 20th Anniversary Collection. While the 30 models are on their catwalks, the Macbeth All-Stars and Superbands also added some spice as they slay the runway with their carefully selected head-banging track list, which pays homage to the years when Macbeth started. Included in the song list are the following: Know Your Enemy by Green Day, Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind, Torn by Natalie Imbruglia and In Too Deep by Sum 41 played during “Denim Collection”.
For Macbeth All Stars “The Switch” they played Swing Swing by The All-American Rejects, and That’s What You Get by Paramore. Next on the list are Misery Business by Paramore, Teenagers by My Chemical Romance, One Step Closer by Linkin Park, My Friends Over You by New Found Glory, and Last Resort by Papa Roach played during “Rock Collection”. For Macbeth All Star “Mix Jam” they played Ever Long and My Hero by Foo Fighters, followed by the song list for the “20th Anniversary Collection” such as The Anthem by Good Charlotte, What’s My Age Again? by Blink-182, and Still Waiting by Sum 41. All the songs used were from the eras of the 90s and 2000s which is the root of Macbeth.
The jampacked amazing performances by Rico Blanco, Urbandub, and Chelsea Alley, left a mark as one of the memorable moments for the attendees and ended the show.
Aside from the concert and fashion show, Macbeth also invited their partners Ducati Philippines, and endorsers for Macbeth Machines line Multi Awarded International Racers — TJ Alberto (Access Plus Racing/Ducati), Norman Agojo, and Jay Taruc (Newscaster One PH and Ride PH Host) that also attracts the attention of the attendees and enjoys taking selfies with the cool drift cars and motorcycles during the event. There were also different personalities and celebrities spotted at the venue, and they were given a chance to be part of the exclusive mini-press conference during the music festival.
Behind this successful RAD event is Mr. Harold Solomon, the CEO of RAKISTA (REC Productions), who is also known to be the mastermind of the biggest OPM rock concerts in the Philippines, the “Rakrakan Festival.” The RAKISTA (REC Productions) team organized this collaborative “Macbeth Music Festival: The 20th Anniversary Show (Concert+Fashion Show)” directed by Mr. Benjie Estanislao and headed by the Marketing Manager of Macbeth, Ms. Rhome Yu.
The event was also sponsored by Ducati and Eurotel, who also participated during the event, and the attendees excitedly mobbed their booths.
It was a mixed emotion for both RAKISTA and the MACBETH team as they ended the show with a triumph and the whole team was grateful to all the people who came and witnessed the celebration of MACBETH’s 20 rocking years.
Globe, the most reliable mobile network in the Philippines, continues to bring many firsts that help make every day better for every Filipino.
Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events at the Globe Innovation Fest, held for the first time on ground at The Globe Tower in BGC on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
To showcase the different ways that Globe uplifts lives, the company brought together a series of exciting announcements and previews from its different businesses and partner brands through the Globe Innovation Fest (GIF) 2022.
GIF highlights stories and platforms that allow Globe customers to experience compassion as well as life-enhancing experiences, everyday acts of kindness and generosity, and enabling programs to help them grow, learn, and thrive.
“Globe is dedicated to improving the lives of Filipinos by giving them the latest innovations, products, and solutions to address their pain points. Our customers have access to a rich ecosystem of services across health, finance, education, e-commerce, and entertainment, among others. Through all of these digital solutions, we aim to deliver the kind of service and care that our customers can count on,” said Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu.
During the hybrid event held via Globe Virtual Hangouts Metaverse, Globe introduced upcoming events and offers that customers will surely enjoy in the coming months.
World-class entertainment
At the GIF, Globe shared news on several events that will bring exciting entertainment experiences to Filipinos.
Globe is thrilled to be the first telco operator to offer special packages for customers in the Philippines to enjoy the popular streaming service, Disney+. Finally, Filipinos can enjoy the incredible collection of general entertainment content on Disney+ from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star, starting November 17, 2022. Download the GlobeOne app to learn more and avail.
Also on the streaming front, Erben Pilapil-Tuazon, Portfolio Director at Globe’s Get Entertained Tribe, announced Globe’s partnership with Tap Digital Media Ventures Corp (TapDMV) for the Philippine broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on TapGO TV Pay Per View, happening this November and December. TapDMV is the Exclusive Philippine Licensee of FIFA to stream the event.
With the partnership, Globe customers and GCash users can get an All-Access pass to the World Cup via TapGo TV pay-per-view at P1,999, with a P100 rebate.
Globe also prepared an exciting lineup of concerts and activities that customers will surely enjoy as on-ground events see a comeback.
Denisse Arao, Globe’s Strategic Sponsorships and Partnerships Manager, announced the highly-anticipated return of Korean pop supergroup BLACKPINK, who will be here on March 25 and 26, 2023 for the Manila leg of their Born Pink World Tour. Globe users should stay tuned for exclusive offers, early access, merch giveaways, and unique on-ground experiences.
Also coming to thrill their Filipino fans are Thailand’s biggest stars Bright (Vachirawit Chivaaree), Win (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn), Dew Jirawat, and Nani Harunkit. The boys will hold a November 19 concert and also appear in an exclusive event for Globe customers on November 20, said Globe Prepaid Brand Manager Jam Ng.
Tuazon, meanwhile, drummed up excitement for the Head in the Clouds Festival— the largest Asian-centric festival in America— which will be held for the first time in the Philippines on December 9 and 10, 2022, focusing on the brightest Filipino talents. Globe customers stand to win tickets through various raffle promos.
Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira opens this year’s Globe Innovation Fest, where Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events to uplift Filipinos’ digital lifestyle.
And for the Bonifacio Global City’s annual Holiday Celebration, Globe will be holding activities for its customers at the Serenade Concert at the 5th Ave., BGC every Saturday from November 26 until December 17. The concert will feature artists Zack Tabudlo, Unique, Adie and OPM icon Jose Mari Chan, the voice behind the country’s most popular holiday music staples.
Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events at the Globe Innovation Fest, held for the first time on ground at The Globe Tower in BGC on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Aside from the concerts, Globe recently held the search for Kmmunity Kreator where Globe Kmmunity members showcased their talents inspired by their favorite K-stars. The winners will be announced on December 3 and 4 at KmmunityPH K’tizens Choice Awards 2022. All four (4) winners will receive P25,000 worth of GCash credits and P2,000 worth of Shopee vouchers. They will also officially become #HallyuTalkPH content creators for TikTok and official KmmunityPH Ambassadors.
Meanwhile, 0917 Lifestyle was relaunched as a gadgets and apparel brand focusing on bridging everyone’s online and offline life. With their new pop up store along High Street in BGC, everything on 0917’s online platforms can now be seen and experienced firsthand, according to Gladys Rojas, 0917 Lifestyle Head.
Product offers and innovations
Globe also provides hope, growth, and enjoyment with new innovations that keep life moving forward.
Anne David, Globe Business Integrated Marketing Head, talked about Globe for Education’s search for Heroes of Learning, an initiative to honor those who have championed learning despite the everyday challenges they have faced through the use of technology.
Globe also partnered with Google Philippines to upskill Filipinos by providing scholarships through Google Career Certificates, a program where Globe Prepaid and TM customers may receive access to IT certificate courses.
On connectivity, Globe has various pioneering and affordable offers for customers to enjoy.
Moriah Ganzon, Globe At Home Postpaid Marketing Lead for Online Channel, meanwhile, shared Globe’s pioneering avenue for connectivity, TMBayan Fiber WiFi, a prepaid WiFi service that aims to deliver reliable and affordable fiber connectivity in communities across the country for as low as P50 unlimited for 3 days.
Globe At Home has also made access to fiber connectivity fast and instant via the new GFiber online channel, which provides end-to-end digital support, from easy application to a 24-hour installation guarantee and real-time technician tracking. Disney+ Premium Plan will soon be made available on us, to new and existing customers who upgrade to GFiber Unli Plans 2499 and up.
Globe At Home is also set to become among the first in Southeast Asia to offer Fiber-To-The-Room (FTTR) technology, providing extremely fast and ultra seamless WiFi connection with a speed and coverage 10 times the traditional WiFi network and capacity to handle up to 128 device connections. Existing Globe At Home customers may simply add this to their bill. With GFiber Unli plans boosted by FTTR, the digital experience at home will reach a whole new level.
On the other hand, Anna Baldos, Globe Prepaid Portfolio Head, shared how the new Go+ promos further help Gen Zs own their future with its freebie offerings. Go+ enables customers to pursue their passions with an additional 8GB for their favorite apps and sites. Plus, it also allows them to get their new essentials online with exclusive lifestyle vouchers from e-commerce apps.
As Globe continues to make industry-leading ventures, Globe Prepaid talked about Virtual Hangouts Metaverse. The platform offers first-in-the-country metaverse and hybrid experiences for passion-driven Gen Zs to enhance their tech engagement and give them valuable learning opportunities to turn their passions into professions.
At the same time, Globe again paves the way for Filipinos to live a life without boundaries with immersive experiences through innovations in Web3 and the metaverse. It has partnered with MetaverseGo for exclusive access to Metaverse and redemption of GUDI squad NFTs with Globe Rewards points so the community can experience the new virtual space first.
Globe also strives to make every day a win for gamers.
Gaming for Globe ranges from casual to committed. Globe GoGAMES is a fun and simple way for customers to earn rewards points by playing hyper-casual games on the GlobeOne App.
During a Fireside Chat with Jed Reyes-Cuerva, Portfolio Manager for Games and Esports, Globe also recently participated as the main presenter of the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS), the country’s premier gaming convention which made a comeback as an in-person event this year.
As it constantly aspires to uplift the lives of Filipinos, Globe makes every day easier, simpler, more rewarding, and more fulfilling.
The Globe of Good ecosystem provides nutrition, upskilling, livelihood, and education to those in need and gives customers a chance to help. Through the Hapag Movement, for instance, customers can donate Rewards points or GCash to provide food and livelihood support for those suffering from involuntary hunger.
Customers can also unlock rewarding experiences that will allow them to make the most of their every day, with the GlobeOne App.
“To improve the lives of many, we always strive to do better for our customers and stakeholders. We want our customers to feel that we are here with them to make life easier and exciting every day,” said Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira.
KROMA Entertainment celebrates breakthroughs of its brandswith trade partners, media.
MANILA, Philippines – Just six months after its launch, TraDigital entertainment company KROMA Entertainment, has already made an exceptional mark in the industry with key milestones achieved by its brands: ANIMA, Kroma PubCo, LiveMNL, NYMA, PIE, Paradise Rising and Secret Menu.
At its first in-person event “Kroma Overload” held on October 24, KROMA CEO Ian Monsod and the company’s leaders recapped the year’s milestones and breakthroughs. Trade partners and media friends also got their first peek into exciting things to come from KROMA in 2023.
Hosting the event held at the Power Mac Center Spotlight in Makati City were NYMA talents “Mayora” Frances Lim Cabatuando, founder of Home Buddies, the largest Facebook group in the Asia-Pacific region, and its latest travel-themed spinoff Hangout Buddies; and multi-hyphenated multimedia artist and TikToker Raco Ruiz.
The event was opened in style by Asia’s Phoenix Morissette, belting out her viral song “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw.” Drag Race Philippines Queens Brigiding, Turing, and Corazon closed out the show with their surprise performances that got the crowd erupting in applause and cheers.
In between came the meat of the event, when KROMA brands shared exciting updates.
STORYTELLING ACROSS DIFFERENT LENSES
Director and host of ANIMA Podcast “Kwentong Creatives” Gio Puyat moderated an engaging fireside chat with Bianca Balbuena, head of Studios, Kat Bautista, head of NYMA, Mel Lozano-Alcaraz, head of ANIMA Podcasts and Jil Go, head of the Broadcast and Publishing group.
Conversations centered around how storytelling is central to KROMA, and how it has evolved together with technology and society. For one, the Philippines is ranked 6th among the fastest growing countries in podcast listening, with 31 million monthly listeners. Podcasts have now become a go-to platform for entertainment, a refreshing way to ease people from screen fatigue while still providing quality entertainment.
Content creators and the talents themselves have also become go-to sources of entertainment. Creators provide an authentic take on interests, causes and content close to their hearts through social media. Meanwhile, for tradigital channel PIE, storytelling is done with the audience’s inputs, gathering sentiment or feedback through polls, mood meters or quizzes.
For the Studios business, ANIMA takes on storytelling through the beloved medium of film by continuing to be courageous in bending genres and shedding light on underrepresented stories and characters, taking a new turn, approach, or angle to familiar stories and repackaging them into something fresh. B2B studio Secret Menu also takes on storytelling for its partner brands, serving fresh takes on classic storytelling through short-form video content made for TV commercials, TikToks and more.
ANIMA FILMS EARN ACCOLADES
ANIMA, the trailblazing film studio of KROMA, proudly shared that critically acclaimed “On the Job: The Missing 8,” the first HBO Asia Original series hailing from the Philippines, has been nominated for Best TV Movie or Miniseries in the International Emmy Awards and is the Philippines’ official entry to next year’s Oscars. Add to this its accolades across the international film festival circuit, including John Arcilla taking home the Volpi Cup Best Actor prize at the prestigious Venice Film Festival in 2021.
Other recent ANIMA films “Leonor Will Never Die” and “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon,” have also been making waves in the global film festival scene, with both being awarded jury prizes from this year’s Sundance and Locarno Film Festivals, respectively.
BRINGING FILIPINO MUSIC TO A GLOBAL STAGE
Meanwhile, PARADISE RISING, KROMA’s music label in partnership with 88rising, has been successfully representing Filipino creativity in the global music stage.
Filipino-Australian singer Ylona Garcia brought over 300 million streams across audio and video platforms for her songs including “Entertain Me,” which she herself co-wrote. The track is the official theme song for NEON, the first Filipino agent of Riot Games’ “Valorant.”
Consecutively, Paradise Rising’s “semilucent” compilations have reached the third installment this year, tapping over 20 artists across 19 tracks and counting. Released during Filipino American History Month in October, semilucent 3 celebrates the beauty of the Philippines and its people’s aspirations through quality music that puts Filipinos to the forefront of the youth culture. The 4-track genre-bending compilation album showcases an impressive array of emerging Philippine artists: DACEY – “DON’T WAKE ME UP,” Kristina Alcordo – “Senseless,” Cabu, “Go Back (feat Gabby Nacua),” and 8rae’s “Panalo”. semilucent 3 is out now worldwide.
LiveMNL, KROMA’s full service events and activations agency, is bringing America’s biggest Pan Asian music festival, Head in the Clouds, to Manila on December 9 and 10. The 2-day festival at the SM Festival Grounds in Parañaque City promises to bring a memorable experience of music and art to all attendees. The official lineup for Head in The Clouds Manila includes headliners and 88rising superstars Joji, Jackson Wang, NIKI, Rich Brian, very special guest ZEDD and Paradise Rising’s very own Ylona Garcia and Guapdad4000.
MAKING WAVES IN ENTERTAINMENT AND PUBLISHING
NYMA, KROMA’s Talent and Influencer Management agency, has in such a short time signed four talents: Asia’s Phoenix, Morissette; Home Buddies founder and “Budol Queen with a Heart” Frances Cabatuando; multi-hyphenated multimedia artist Raco Ruiz; and Pinoy celebrity and K-content “kween” Kristel Fulgar. NYMA’s bookings business is also booming with over 40+ creators and talents signed.
KROMA’s revolutionary tradigital channel PIE continues to delight and inspire Filipino audiences with its innovative programming. Currently on its second season, PIE’s new programs include classic Pinoy games with an interactive twist “Matching Matching” and “Dagdag Bawas,” and “The Chosen One,” ang kauna-unahang Piliserye ng Bayan starring Kaila Estrada, Jhong Hilario, Melai Cantiveros and former PBB Teens housemates. PIE also added to its roster new PIE Jocks such as TV Patrol entertainment anchor Gretchen Fulido and actor/singer Elmo Magalona.
Meanwhile, Kroma PubCo, the company’s publishing arm, continues to grow its network with partners Unprude, a sexual wellness brand and e-commerce platform; food content creator Lunchboxer PH; professional esports team, TNC Pro MNL; and the gaming news platform and community, PinoyGamer.
WHAT’S NEXT IN 2023
ANIMA also shared its exciting lineup for 2023. “Nego King Philippines,” a local adaptation of the popular Korean series of the same title, will be delighting audiences with host Sam YG’s negotiating skills to lock in a special deal with popular brands. “Nego King” is taking shopping to new heights!
The film studio is also taking on the romantic film genre with upcoming releases “Reset U/I” starring Enchong Dee and Alexa Ilacad, and “Missed Connections” starring Miles Ocampo, Kelvin Miranda, Chie Filomeno and JC Santos. ANIMA is also set to release dark comedy and romance thriller “MARUPOK AF” starring EJ Jallorina, Royce Cabera and Maris Racal next year.
Kroma PubCo also announced that they are launching Complex Philippines in 2023. As one of the most recognizable media brands for youth culture in the US, there is much to look forward to when it comes to content and experiences related to music, sports and sneaker culture.
There is more to come from KROMA and its brands in the coming months. As CEO Ian Monsod committed in his opening remarks, this is just the beginning.
“There is so much more to come with KROMA. We are committed as ever to inspire and entertain the world with the best of Filipino creativity, through the most innovative means, to bring Filipino talent to the world stage,” Monsod said.
Expect KROMA to keep forging trailblazing paths in the entertainment industry.
This year, ten thousand souls will gather to haunt Halloween with local artists such as Bamboo, Gloc-9, Mayonnaise, Shanti Dope, Magnus Haven, Nik Makino, Ron Henley and biggest DJs Marc Marasigan, Patty Tiu, Katsy Lee, and X-Factor!
Halloween Howlers Manila is the next biggest haunting and rocking destination! Experience Haunted House, BMX, Skate Park and Hiphop Dance Competitions, and win over P90,000 cash in prizes for the Best Halloween Costume!
Dare to get your tickets now at www.smtickets.com or at any SM tickets outlets and Howl with the rest of the Philippines! Awooooo!
Are you ready to unleash all Spirits that love K-Pop and K-Culture in Hallyuween 2022?
The Philippines’ first K-Pop Halloween Party, Hallyuween 2022, is finally happening on October 29 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
With only a few days away before we get to party and dance all night long with some of the most renowned and talented K-Pop artists, we count down to those days with ten of the many reasons why you should get all excited for Hallyuween 2022!
After years of waiting, the baddest female, CL, will grace the Philippine concert stage for the first time in a long while. The upcoming event will serve as CL’s first solo performance in the country.
In her video greeting, the rapper and singer-songwriter shared her excitement to return for a performance in the Philippines. “It’s been a while since I’ve been back to the Philippines, so I’m super super excited,” CL said. Handa na ba kayo?
REASON #2: Experience something beautiful with Epik High at the Hallyuween 2022?
The ever-iconic and always-epic Epik High joins the party on October 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena. With almost two decades of great hits and ultimate artistry, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz will surely create the best stage for their Filipino fans whom they have met in so long too!
And Epik High is as excited as you are because they missed you very very very very much!
REASON #3: Raise the roof with PENTAGON!
We know you missed them too, and yes, it is true! PENTAGOn returns to the Philippine concert stage for Hallyuween 2022! Jinho, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok will bring shine to the stage with their best hits and incredible charms.
As Yeo One said, “If it’s about ghosts, we definitely cannot be left out!” So, Filipino UNIVERSE, you will never want to miss your favorite boys’ return, right?
REASON #4: Hola Hola! KARD is coming to Manila!
Adding more spice to the line-up of Hallyuween 2022, KARD will make a stop in Manila for all Philippine Hidden KARDs who have been eagerly awaiting their return to the Philippine shore.
And BM hopes you are as excited as they are! “I want you, guys, to show up in your craziest costumes and we’re just so excited to meet you, guys,” he added.
REASON #5: Run and party wild with GAHO x KAVE!
They are finally coming to the Philippines and they are looking forward to meet you all! Gaho and Kave will rock the Mall of Asia Arena on October 29.
Sing along and sing your heart out with Gaho and Kave!
REASON #6: Party it up with DJ SODA at the Hallyuween 2022!
One of Asia’s most renowned DJs, DJ Soda will hype up the Mall of Asia Arena with her superb ability to mix and scratch! DJ Soda can’t wait to have a great time with all of you at the Hallyuween 2022. Get ready to party and enjoy the night on October 29!
REASON #7: Raise the flag and light up MOA Arena with BGYO!
Raising the Philippine flag as the sole P-Pop act to perform, BGYO will show you what the Aces of P-Pop got as they light up the arena with their talents and performances.
Watch out for the breathtaking performances of Akira, Gelo, JL, Mikki, and Nate!
REASON #8: Dance your heart out on the dance floor at Hallyuween 2022!
The dance floor is ready to be taken over by all of you! Pour your heart out and unleash all your energy as you dance with people who share the same love and passion for K-Pop and P-Pop.
So wait no more! Get your tickets to Philippines’ first K-Pop Halloween Party via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via www.smtickets.com.
Check out the ticket prices and seat plan below:
Gangnam/Apgujeong – VIP Table of 8 pax
Itaewon/Myeondong – Php 12,000
Insadong – Php 10,000
Hongdae – Php 8,000
Jongno – Php 5,500
Hyehwa – Php 4,500
Namdaemun – Php 3,500
Dongdaemun – Php 2,500
Please note that the prices are exclusive of ticketing charges.
For VIP table reservations, interested goers may email vip@hallyuween.com.
REASON #9: Get the ultimate Hallyuween Experience with all the fun activities in store!
Hallyuween 2022 has so much in store for all attendees! Aside from a spectacular line-up and a seat plan that will make you dance all the worries away and get in the mood for a party, the event ups the game with exciting activities that attendees can experience.
Test your courage in the Haunted Tunnel. Keep the memories of the night in the photobooth. Meet your fellow fans at the fanclub booths. Up your competitiveness at the game booths. And join the silent auction of K-Pop memorabilia.
REASON #10: Come in your best and spookiest Halloween costume!
Being the first K-Pop Halloween Costume Party in the Philippines, your Hallyuween experience will not be complete without giving your best shot at the Halloween costume! Come in your spookiest costume and get the chance to take home these exciting prizes:
Golden Tickets (Ticket to any chosen PULP show between 2022-2023)
Signed Posters, Merch and More!
Next Category Seat Upgrade Vouchers to any PULP’s future shows
Gift Certificates for an Overnight Stay in a 5-star hotel for you and a loved one!
Gift Certificates for a Korean Food Feast for you and 3 of your friends at Seoul Train Korean BBQ
BINI will spread good vibes among Blooms this October 28!
After the release of their trending comeback album, BINI is now preparing to serve feel-good vibes and get intimate with their fans in their upcoming “Feel Good” Album Showcase at SM City North Edsa Skydome on October 28 (Friday) at 6 pm.
The ‘nation’s girl group,’ composed of members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, is expected to showcase their astounding performances from their new album and offer a delightful interaction with their fans called BLOOM who have continuously supported their music.
The exciting musical showcase, which celebrates the P-pop group’s sophomore album, will also feature up-and-coming music stars Benedix Ramos, Jordan Andrews, and Maki, who will serenade the guests during the pre-show. Singer-actor KD Estrada is also joining the event’s main show.
The “Feel Good” Album Showcase tickets are available at SM Tickets priced at P500 (regular), P1,200 (VIP), and P1,800 (SVIP), which are packed with a physical copy of the album, a poster, and an entrance pass.
Meanwhile, BINI’s “Feel Good” album has already surpassed 963,000 streams on Spotify and has also topped the iTunes PH album chart while the album’s key track “Strings” reached number one on the songs chart and its music video has amassed almost 300,000 views in just 12 days.
With the numerous feats they have achieved, BINI shared that they still maintain a “grounded” attitude and are always grateful for the love and support of their fans.
“We always remind each other to stay grounded and be humble. Whatever achievements in life or projects, we always tell each other that we should be grateful and we shouldn’t be kampante,” BINI member Mikha said in an interview on “CinemaNews.”
Recently, BINI has appeared in different shows including “It’s Showtime,” “iWant ASAP,” and “MYX Hit Different” and they also appeared in the Wish Bus as part of their media tour to promote their new album. The all-female group is also set to appear in the “Mr. Music: The Hits of Jonathan Manalo” concert on Saturday (October 15) at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Be part of BINI’s “Feel Good” Album Showcase on October 28 (Friday), 6 pm at SM City North EDSA Skydome. Stay updated with BINI by following BINI_ph on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok, and subscribe to their official Youtube channel, BINI Official.
MAKEITLIVE is bringing Hallyu Market 2022 to SM Pampanga this October 29, 2022! Fans of everything hallyu in Pampanga will get to experience a one-day K-Bazaar with everything hallyu.
From searching for your hard-to-find K-merchs from your favorite artists from our Hallyu Market merchants, learning more about K-Beauty from our K-Beauty partners, and a selection of K-Food from expect exciting activities from Viu Philippines!
Don’t miss this exciting Hallyu Market SM Pampanga stop this October 29, 2022!
Hallyu Market is an original production of MAKEITLIVE, with special thanks to SM City Pampanga.
Interested Hallyu Market sellers or partners can email an inquiry to hallyumarketph@gmail.com or instantly book their booths at www.hallyumarket.live
For more information about Hallyu Market and MAKEITLIVE, follow MAKEITLIVE SNS accounts here:
A few days to go and the long wait will soon be over as The Maine Back in Manila is finally happening!
American rock band The Maine will make their way back to the Philippine concert stage on August 27 at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA for The Maine Back in Manila concert.
Tickets to the concert are available via SM Tickets outlets and online and thru www.minimall.ph.
Presented by PULP Live World, the concert will surely bring together nostalgia and excitement as fans welcome The Maine back to the country for the seventh time.
Share your excitement with us with three things we look forward the most in The Maine Back in Manila.
#1: New Songs from The Maine
The Maine Back in Manila will see the band perform, not only their classic hits, but their new songs from their latest studio album, XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time.
The album is the band’s eighth studio album that was released in 2021. It includes 10 songs with “Sticky” as the lead single. “Sticky” is the band’s highest-charting single to date. It peaked at number 16 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart and at number 32 on the Rock Airplay chart.
All band members took part in the writing and composition of the songs in the album.
#2 Celebrate 15 years of The Maine in The Maine Back in Manila
Having started in 2007, the year 2022 marked the band’s 15th anniversary. The Maine Back in Manila will be a special show — an opportunity to celebrate together with John, Jared, Garrett, Patrick, and Kennedy the band’s career milestone.
In addition, the concert will see The Maine return to the Philippine concert stage after almost three years.
Photo from The Maine
#3 Meet and Greet with The Maine
Another exciting part of The Maine Back in Manila? All ticketholders are entitled to a meet-and-greet opportunity (dependent on health restrictions).
Join the fun and get the chance to meet John, Jared, Garrett, Patrick, and Kennedy in person. Buy your tickets via SM Tickets and www.minimall.ph
BONUS: Written by the Stars joins The Maine!
Manila-based pop rock band Written by the Stars will open The Maine Back in Manila.
Up for some virtual party this August? Awesome Play is hosting a two-day music festival in Jaraseom, Gyeonggi-do called “Awesome Play NFT Festival” that will be simulcast online via Bigo Live. From August 13 (11:30 AM, PH time) -14 (11:00 AM, PH time), 2022, enjoy online games and interactive performances from some of South Korea’s biggest acts like DJ Soda, Ailee, and Laboum.
The festival promises a unique experience through the smart device “Z-Band,” which can check the heart rate of the person wearing it. Users can also share their heart rates via the sharing platform “Z-Beat.”
Moreover, Awesome Play will distribute a prize worth 100 million won to all users of the Z Planet via a treasure hunt game. All this will happen under the theme of “cooling fog camp,” a popular summertime activity in Korea where people are sprayed with a cooling mist to beat the summer heat.
In a statement, Z-Planet shares that they are excited to provide users with more unique experiences, adding that they have prepared content like a “global K-POP idol audition within the metaverse space.”
Tickets for the online streaming are currently on sale via https://www.cdmentertainment.ph. Prices range from PHP900 to PHP1,200. Place your orders now and experience a virtual music festival like never before.
PULP is back and ready to give you the best shows this 2022!
One of the country’s leading concert promoters, PULP Live World is making sure that fans and concertgoers experience one-of-a-kind shows as it returns to the concert scene — bringing top acts in K-Pop and rock/metal to the Philippines.
The 2022 K-Pop Masterz in Manila, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last July 29, officially kicked off an exciting year of concerts ahead from PULP. Featuring TREASURE, BamBam, and Jackson, the concert marked milestones for the three K-Pop acts and Philippine Treasure Makers and IGOT7s. The 2022 K-Pop Masterz in Manila, which colored the arena blue and green, served as the first overseas performance of TREASURE and the first solo performances of BamBam and Jackson in the Philippines.
But the July 29 show was only the first as there is so much more in-store from PULP this 2022. Check out the upcoming shows and events presented by PULP Live World:
August 6: Super Junior World Tour – SUPER SHOW 9: ROADin Manila
SM Mall of Asia Arena
Saturday, 5PM
Tickets are available via SM Tickets outlets and online via smtickets.com
Don't wait up, PH ELFs! @SJOfficial's here to remind you that we gotta keep on going if we you wanna make it to #SS9inManila 💙
The OG Hallyu Kings will return to the Philippines on August 6 for their sixth solo concert in the country — SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD in Manila. Happening at the Mall of Asia Arena, the upcoming Manila leg of the international concert series of Super Junior will give ELFs the “biggest stage always, the craziest fan service, and the most nostalgic show in our K-Pop life”, according to Inang Reyna, Happee Sy-Go, who first brought the Hallyu superstars to the Philippines for Super Show 2 in 2010.
Tickets are available via SM Tickets outlets and online via smtickets.com
American rock band All Time Low will hold their much-awaited comeback concert in the Philippines on August 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The ALL TIME LOW LIVE IN MANILA concert is the band’s Southeast Asian stop outside of their appearance at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan.
With almost two decades and eight studio albums under their belts, fans can only expect the best of the best from the setlist of their much-awaited performance back in Manila, including tracks from their album Wake Up, Sunshine.
In addition, Filipino rock band Chicosci opens the show at 7PM! Join The Party Scene! Get your tickets and see All Time Low live!
GOT7’s maknae Yugyeom is all grown-up and ready to take over the concert stage on his own. The singer-songwriter will fire up the New Frontier Theater on August 19 in YUGYEOM LIVE IN MANILA. Philippine IGOT7s (Ahgases) will see another side of the “Lights” singer as he makes a grand return as a solo artist.
Tickets are available via SM Tickets outlets and online via smtickets.com and minimall.ph
Celebrate The Maine’s 15th anniversary this 2022 by seeing them live at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA on August 27 for THE MAINE BACK IN MANILA. The “Arizona emo group” is excited to return to Manila for the seventh time and play for the ever-passionate community they have built over the years, bringing with them an incredible setlist, including tracks from their 8th studio album XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time.
The much-anticipated concert of K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE is finally happening! Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua are ready to bring their music to a bigger stage with their first concert tour, 2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR: JUST ME ()I-DLE with Manila as one of the tour’s stop. Happening on September 11 at the New Frontier Theater, JUST ME ()I-DLE in Manila marks the first solo concert of the (G)I-DLE in the country.
Tickets are available via SM Tickets outlets and online via smtickets.com
After more than a decade, Boys Like Girls will make their way back to the Philippines, bringing their live music to their fans down South in BOYS LIKE GIRLS LIVE IN CEBU concert, happening at the Sky Hall, Seaside Cebu on October 12. PULP Live World and Skesh Entertainment present a show that will surely trigger nostalgia with Martin Johnson (vocals/guitar), Paul DiGiovanni (guitar), John Keefe (drums), and Morgan Dorr (bass) playing their iconic debut album front to back.
For tickets purchased last February, they will still be honored on the new show date.
October 15 & 16: Tomorrow X Together World Tour <ACT: LOVE SICK> in Manila
SM Mall of Asia Arena
Saturday, 6PM
Sunday, 5PM
MOA in MOA is happening this October as Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai take over SM Mall of Asia Arena in a two-day concert on October 15 and 16 for Tomorrow X Together World Tour <ACT: LOVE SICK> in Manila.
As TXT continues to defy expectations and break record after record, MOAs can look forward to a two-day concert that will showcase solid performances and explosive stages from the boy group. Moreover, ACT: LOVE SICK in Manila is TXT’s first-ever live concert in the Philippines.
More details on the concert will be unveiled soon thru PULP Live World’s official pages.
More shows to be confirmed, plus upcoming announcements from PULP
Aside from confirmed shows, there is so much more to look forward to from PULP. New dates of the postponed shows of the cast of Running Man, One Ok Rock, and Slipknot are yet to be confirmed.
In addition, Inang has previously hinted that more K-Pop shows are slated for September 4 and October 29. Sharing her excitement for the upcoming shows, particularly, the October 29 show, she tweeted as soon as the clock signaled the start of August, “In 89 days, another 1st is happening in Manila…” She added the hashtags #soon, #iponing, #itshappeehour, and #October29.
About PULP Live World
An established name in live entertainment, PULP Live World is one of the Philippines’ largest and most diverse companies in the concerts/live events industry, bringing to the Philippine shore and producing historic events and concerts of top acts like Cyndi Lauper, Aerosmith, Kelly Clarkson, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, The Maine, Super Junior, BIGBANG, EXO, BTS, SEVENTEEN, GOT7, 2NE1, Girls’ Generation, TWICE, among others.
Raikan FanCon is the ultimate dream of any Filipino BL Fans and it’s happening this August 2022!
The Boys Love (BL) fever in the Philippines intensifies as 54 sought-after Thai and Singaporean BL artists of the decade come for an exciting three-day event happening this August 26, 27, and 28 at Ynares Center, Antipolo, Rizal.
Two years after the Philippines closed its borders for international acts, Raikantopeni Philippines surprises the Filipino BL community as it pioneers the biggest and grandest fan gathering of the year with Raikan FanCon.
Ranging from only ₱4,500 to ₱16,500, Raikans can have complete 3-day access to the event grounds while enjoying activities specially curated for BL fans such as the Raikan FanCon Exhibit where you can buy BL merchandise from artists management and fan clubs. Experience participating in the infamous Star and Moon Competition and bring home the title or you can discuss your favorite BL series with other Raikans in the Boys Love Forum. Live the ultimate dream of every fan in Lucky Raikans: Artist Interaction where 54 lucky Raikans will be randomly chosen to participate in a game with artists.
Raikan FanCon will treat the fans to a night full of music and heart-stopping performances from their favorite artists as the 54 actors share one stage for Raikan FanCon: The Concert happening on the second day of the event.
Fans can also look forward to the third day of the event as the Entertainment and Media Excellence Awards (EME) takes place to celebrate and recognize the talent and dedication of the actors and people in the BL industry.
“The Raikan FanCon is centered on all BL fans around the world,” said Mr. Rey James Sabelita, President of Raikantopeni Philippines, “and [it] aims to bring them closer to their favorite BL actors, build camaraderie among fans and enjoy the company of each other through a wonderful and amazing show together with the 54 kings.” he added.
For international and local fans who do not want to miss the event from the comfort of their homes, Raikantopeni Philippines offers GO LIVE! where fans can exclusively watch the live stream of Raikan FanCon: The Concert.
As the genre of BL continues to penetrate the mainstream media, Raikantopeni Philippines is dedicated to giving BL enthusiasts the best fan experience there is to promote Boys Love in the Philippines starting with their best foot forward with Raikan FanCon.
This event is sponsored by Let’s Talk BL. In collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Antipolo. In partnership with Parcinq, Inquirer.Net, Headliner Manila, WhenInManila.com, Village Pipol, Star Struck Media, PEP PH, Philippine Concerts, and Annyeong Oppa. Special thanks to Novotel Manila Araneta City and Red Planet Hotels.
About Raikantopeni Philippines:
Raikantopeni Philippines was dubbed the Leading BL Community in the Philippines due to its massive success in 2020 and 2021. It paved the way for Filipino BL fans to interact, connect, and most of all experience tailor-fitted activations that really marked history in the BL Community. As of now, Raikantopeni Philippines is continuing to cement its strength in the global arena as it expands its reach to International Fans giving world-class activations that are trend worthy.
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