Category: K-Pop

IVE is coming to the Philippines for their first fan concert tour!

Starship Entertainment’s hottest new girl group IVE will make their way around Asia this 2023 in their first-ever fan concert tour titled IVE THE FIRST FAN CONCERT.

On February 20, 2023, Starship Entertainment announced IVE’s multi-leg tour around Asia, starting in Seoul and Japan. The group will bring their fan concert tour to several cities, including Manila this coming June 17, 2023.

IVE, composed of members Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo, was formed in 2021 and made their debut on December 1, 2021, with the single album Eleven. They gained popularity and rose up the music charts with their 2022 single “Love Dive” which became the best-performing single of the year in South Korea and won Song of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards, Golden Disc Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, and Melon Music Awards.

On April 10, 2023, the group released their first studio album, I’ve Ive, which includes 11 tracks, including the pre-release single “Kitsch” and lead single “I Am”.

DNM Entertainment, in partnership with IN2UNE Entertainment, has announced that IVE will hold the Manila tour-leg, IVE THE FIRST FAN CONCERT <The Prom Queens> in Manila, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum this June 17, 2023, at 5 p.m.

The tour promises to be unforgettable to DIVE, who will watch them on their first tour. It’s
a show you don’t want to miss!

Tickets are available via TicketNet outlets nationwide and via www.ticketnet.com.ph. Ticket prices are as follows:

• SVIP Seated – Php 12,075
• Patron – Php 9,975
• Lower Box A – Php 8,400
• Lower Box B – Php 6,825
• Upper Box – Php 4,725

Prices stated above are inclusive of ticketing charges.

Check out the seat plan and fan benefits here:

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IVE THE FIRST FAN CONCERT <The Prom Queens> in Manila is brought to you by DNM Entertainment and IN2UNE Entertainment.

A DElightful September is waiting for Philippine ELFs as SUPER JUNIOR D&E debuts as a sub-unit on the local concert stage!

On September 30, Donghae and Eunhyuk of SUPER JUNIOR will travel back to the Philippine coast to hold the D&E WORLD TOUR FANCON – [DElight PARTY] in the country. On May 15, SJ Label announced the planned fancon tour via the sub-unit’s official social media channels, sparking interest. Through Viva Live and CDM Entertainment, more information will soon be made available.

Donghae and Eunhyuk will perform on the fancon tour beginning on June 24 and 25 in Seoul, then continuing on to Taipei, Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kuala Lumpur before ending in Manila at the end of September. More cities are expected to be added to the lineup.

ELFs who have been waiting for SUPER JUNIOR D&E to come back to the concert stage reacted with delight to the news. Greater enthusiasm greeted the news as well because it will be the duo’s first world tour since their inception in 2011 and their first concert tour since The D&E, their second Asia tour, in 2019.

SUPER JUNIOR D&E unveiled their official social media pages ahead of the announcement of their fancon tour.

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The D&E WORLD TOUR FANCON – [DElight PARTY] in Manila is presented by Viva Live and CDM Entertainment.

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.

NCT DREAM will make their return to the Philippine concert stage with a two-day NCT DREAM Tour ‘THE DREAM SHOW2: In A DREAM’ in 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 members—Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung—participating.

EXO-L, brace yourselves for Sehun and Chanyeol in Manila in May!

For the first time since their debut, EXO-SC, made up of EXO members Sehun and Chanyeol, will grace the Philippine concert stage in EXO-SC BACK TO BACK FANCON TOUR IN MANILA on May 20, 6PM, at the Araneta Coliseum.

PULP Live World brings back the EXO members to the local concert stage after almost four years following the staging of the boy group’s last Manila concert, EXplOration, in 2019. Sehun and Chanyeol will provide their EXO-L, who have eagerly awaited their return, a fresh kind of entertainment with their flawless chemistry and charm.

Tickets to the fancon will go on sale on April 23, 2023, at 12NN, via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph. Check out the seat plan and ticket prices below:

• VIP – Php 11,500
• Patron – Php 9,500
• Lower Box A – Php 8,500
• Lower Box B – Php 7,500
• Upper Box A – Php 5,500
• Upper Box B – Php 4,500
• General Admission – Php 3,000

VIP tickets will include an official ID and lanyard and will be eligible for a raffle to the send off, a press conference, and for a signed poster. Meanwhile, Patron ticketholders will be eligible for a raffle for a signed poster. All ticket holders will bring home a souvenir show card.

Please note that the indicated prices above are exclusive of ticketing charges. In addition, all tickets are seated.

Following their 2018 collaboration, “We Young”, for SM Entertainment’s digital music project, SM Station X 0, Sehun and Chanyeol officially debuted as a sub-unit in 2019. In July of the same year, they released their first extended play, What a Life, with a lead single of the same name. The duo secured their first music show win on KBS’ Music Bank with “What A Life”. The EP also gave them a Disc Bonsang at the 2020 Golden Disc Awards.

A year after, they came out with their first full album, 1 Billion Views, which sold more than 500,000 copies and hold the record of the highest sales for an album by a sub-unit in South Korea, surpassing the record they set with What A Life.

This year, EXO-SC will embark on a fancon tour, BACK TO BACK, that will see them perform and meet EXO-L in Asian cities in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia. Earlier this year, the boys held their first fancon in Jakarta.

In addition, Sehun and Chanyeol, together with EXO members Xiumin, Suho, Baekhyun, Chen, D.O., and Kai, will greet their fans with the 2023 EXO Fanmeeting “EXO’ Clock” to mark their 11th anniversary. The fan meeting will be held on April 8 and 9 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul.

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The EXO-SC BACK TO BACK FANCON TOUR IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour.

You waited for him, and now, Park Jinyoung is coming to meet you.

It’s been a while since GOT7’s Park Jinyoung graced the Philippine concert stage. Although his return to Manila would be different from past meets with Philippine IGOT7s because he will be performing on his own this time, the singer-actor will undoubtedly offer nothing but the best moments and memories with his fans in the 2023 PARK JINYOUNG FANCONCERT in MANILA: RENDEZVOUS—his first solo event in the Philippines—on February 26 at the New Frontier Theater.

READ: GOT7’s Park Jinyoung to Meet Filipino Fans in February 2023

Fans can purchase tickets for the show at TicketNet locations and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph. Therefore, before the big day arrives, let us offer you a preview of what might happen in that secret meeting between you and him.

A Celebration of a Decade (and more) with Park Jinyoung

Before joining GOT7, Park Jinyoung captured our hearts as Jung Ui-bong in Dream High 2, which aired on KBS in 2012. In the same year, he formed JJ Project with then-fellow trainee Jay B (previously JB). In 2014, together with Jay B, Mark, Jackson, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom, he made his debut in GOT7. The rest, as they say, is history.

With a long career as both an actor and singer, it is only fitting that there be a celebration for the star who has grown before our eyes over the years. The 2023 PARK JINYOUNG FANCONCERT: RENDEZVOUS tour honors the singer-actor’s decade-long (and longer) career by reflecting on his career trajectory from his early work as Jung Ui-bong to his outstanding performance as Yoo Ba-bi in Yumi’s Cells.

Bear witness to his solo performances —and probably a GOT7 medley?

It goes without saying that we cannot honor Jinyoung’s ten-year career without also reflecting on his musical endeavors. And what is the best way for doing this? Watch him perform his solo songs that reflect his evolution as a performer, and we might see him perform a GOT7 medley, as he did at the Bangkok stop of the fanconcert tour.

To Jinyoung, from Ahgases.

From Jinyoung to Ahgases.

Being a sweet reunion with the GOT7 member, there is unquestionably plenty to look forward to in this special event. We know that, in true Filipino audience flair, there will be no shortage of loud cheers and excitement. Furthermore, as fans offer their favorite guy a warm greeting, the singer-actor will do his best to share memorable moments with his adoring admirers. He aims to showcase the true sides of himself that his admirers have yet to know when he embarks on a solo fan meeting tour. Also, he has prepared special shows only for his fans.

As he said in his video greeting, “I prayed and I promised that I could meet you.” Three days from now, that promise will be kept. See you, Ahgases? See you, Ahgases.

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The 2023 PARK JINYOUNG FANCONCERT in Manila: RENDEZVOUS is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour.

You’ve waited for this, and it’s finally happening! MoonBin and Sanha are coming to you, Philippine AROHAs!

The waiting game is almost over for Philippine AROHAs who waited for MoonBin and Sanha to make their way to the Philippine shore. DNM Entertainment and In2une Entertainment are bringing the duo to the country for the Manila stop of the 2023 MOONBIN & SANHA FAN CON TOUR [DIFFUSION].

DIFFUSION IN MANILA will take place on March 25 at the New Frontier Theater. Tickets to the fan concert will go on sale starting March 4 at 12NN via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.

Tickets to the fan concert are priced as follows:

• SVIP – Php 10,500
• VIP – Php 8,500
• Orchestra – Php 6,000
• Loge – Php 4,500
• Balcony – Php 3,000

Fans will also enjoy different benefits depending on the ticket tier opted for.

• SVIP
  • Group photo by a group of ten for 100 lucky fans (raffled)
  • Meet and greet
  • Pre-show soundcheck
  • Unit photocard (Manila exclusive)
  • Individual photocard (Manila exclusive)
• VIP
  • Pre-show soundcheck
  • Unit photocard (Manila exclusive)
  • Individual photocard (Manila exclusive)
• Orchestra, Loge, and Balcony
  • Individual photocard (Manila exclusive)

MoonBin and Sanha teamed up in 2020 to form ASTRO’s first official sub-unit, MoonBin & Sanha. The duo officially kicked off their sub-unit activities with the release of their first extended play, In-Out, and its title track, “Bad Idea”, on September 14, 2020. The following week, they took home their first music show win as a duo at the SBS MTV’s The Show.

In 2022, they returned as a duo through their second EP, Refuge, led by the song “Who”. Less than a year after Refuge, they came back with their third and latest mini album, Incense with “Madness” serving as its title track. The duo will also embark on a tour titled DIFFUSION. The tour will start in Seoul on March 18 and 19 and will land in seven Asian cities with Manila as the first stop outside South Korea.

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The 2023 MOONBIN & SANHA FAN CON TOUR [DIFFUSION] IN MANILA is presented by DNM Entertainment and In2une Entertainment.

Power up your playlist with songs from the AOMG crew before they head over to Manila for their one-night concert!

Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, LeeHi, Yugyeom, and Woo will bring K-hip-hop and K-RnB to the Philippine concert stage, granting the longtime wish of their fans to see them perform live. Happening on January 15 at the New Frontier Theater, AOMG WORLD TOUR 2023 – FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT in Manila promises a party like no other with a jam-packed setlist featuring the best hits of the Korean acts.

SEE ALSO: AOMG’s Follow the Movement Tour is Coming to the Philippines

Ready yourself for an above-ordinary night! Prep your playlist with these songs by Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, LeeHi, Yugyeom, and Woo.

Simon Dominic
Album: Won & Only
Year: 2015

Comfortable
with Gray and One
Album: Show Me the Money 5
Year: 2016

No Manners
featuring Gray
Album: Locomotive
Year: 2014

Somebody!
with Hwasa
Album: Somebody
Year: 2022

TMI
Album: Non-album single
Year: 2019

Baby Don’t Cry
featuring Yumdda
Album: Grayground
Year: 2021

No One
featuring B.I
Album: 24 °C
Year: 2019

Red Lipstick
featuring Yoon Mi-rae
Album: 4 Only
Year: 2021

All Your Fault
featuring Gray
Album: Point of View: U
Year: 2021

Ponytail
featuring Sik-K
Album: Non-album singles
Year: 2023

Chingiz Khan
Album: Black Out
Year: 2020

Me
Album: comma
Year: 2022

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

From concerts to fan events, the Hallyu in the Philippines sees no signs of stopping, and truly, merchandise and fan goodies have been an essential part of the K-Pop fan culture in the Philippines.

Hallyu Market Ultimate promises an ultimate Hallyu experience next year!

This April 30, 2023, Hallyu Market is going bigger than ever by bringing Hallyu Market to the SMX Convention Center where over 150+ merchants are participating. Fans can expect a wide range of Hallyu merchandise like official artist merchandise like albums and lightsticks; mingle and interact with talented Hallyu Fan Artists at the Fan Art Alley as well as enjoy the Seoul Vibes at the Hallyu Market K-Cafe with K-inspired menus like classic iced vanilla latte to having snacks like corndogs, tteokbokki and more! Fans can also use this event to trade and meet up with friends.

Hallyu Market first started in mid-2022 with events held in various malls in Metro Manila. The biggest K-Merch event – Hallyu Market Skydome followed after being the biggest stop for Hallyu Market with over 45 merchants of everything Hallyu from official merchandise to fan-made goodies to even K-Cafe’s and K-Beauty combined. Regional stops also happened in late 2022 as Hallyu Market brought the K-Merch fun in Pampanga, Cebu, and Davao with exciting programs to excite fans from different parts of the Philippines.

Hallyu Market shows that Filipinos are more in love with K-Pop and K-Drama as well as Korean culture even more.

This is a day to enjoy everything Hallyu on the next level with a bigger venue and more merchants to satisfy your Hallyu needs and collections. For small business owners, this is a chance to meet their customers and grow their business further as many of Hallyu Market’s merchants have been able to grow their customer base and some have been able to establish their own physical storefronts thanks to the event.

Get your tickets to the event and meet your fellow fans!

Entrance tickets can be bought through the official Hallyu Market website and soon at leading ticketing platforms. Entrance tickets range from Php 199 to Php 499.

For Tickets: https://hallyumarket.live/products/tickets-hallyu-market-ultimate

Limited PLATINUM Tickets (Php 499 each) are available to purchase at the Hallyu Market website today. Platinum Ticket holders are entitled to an early entrance and an exclusive Ultimate Hallyu Kit. You may purchase your tickets starting today, December 12, 2022.

For booth inquiries and interest to join Hallyu Market Ultimate you may email hallyumarketph@gmail.com or visit https://hallyumarket.live/ for more details.

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Ripples for Hope 2022 will bring the best in K-Pop friendship with all of the amazing activities that await every participant, creating a delightful avenue for fans to join together in games and music.

READ: Celebrate K-Pop Friendship in Ripples For Hope 2022

Happening on November 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and hosted by Kring Kim, the event will feature jam-packed happenings that will fill the day and night of everyone. Here are the three things we are looking forward to at the Ripples for Hope 2022:

Number 1: 19 Fandoms Battling it out for a Friendly Competition to be the First Ripple Champion

The first Ripple Champion title is on the line, as exciting six games pit 19 K-Pop fan clubs against one another. During the day events, fans 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 give it their best to make their fandoms proud.

Number 2: Three K-Pop Acts will Light Up the Night of Ripples for Hope

A celebration would be incomplete without a night of festivity. In the evening, enjoy fantastic performances and tender serenades from Everglow, AKMU, and Momoland. The event will mark Momoland’s eagerly anticipated return to the local concert scene as well as the first appearances of Everglow, and AKMU on the Philippine concert stage.

Number 3: Celebrating Friendship with the People who Love the Same Music and Artists

The best way to enjoy an event is to share it with others who share your passion and enthusiasm. Ripples for Hope 2022 will bring together K-Pop fans from across the Philippines to celebrate K-Pop and the friendships formed as a result of the music we all love.

Join the festivities on November 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena! Tickets to the event are available via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via www.smtickets.com.

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Ripples for Hope 2022 is presented by Happee Hour, PULP Live World, and the Philippine K-Pop Convention.

EPIK HIGH Returns to Manila this November for their EPIK HIGH IS HERE 2022 TOUR!

Among a lot of things that took off in the middle of the pandemic, one of the biggest interest groups that took the world by storm is the Hallyu Wave – with its amazing visuals and performances polished to perfection. It’s no secret that while the K-Pop and K-Hiphop scene was already here pre-2020, the fandom is now even stronger. While not new to the scene, EPIK HIGH has been leading the charge of the Hallyu Wave as a household name since 2003, inspiring the public with their catchy tunes and lyrics that speak volumes about the inner workings of their minds. Here are a few reasons why they remain so loved by the public after almost 20 years of music.

They’re a refreshing spin to your daily playlist. When we hear about Korean artists, we’re immediately reminded of members in matching outfits, dancing to upbeat dance tracks. But with EPIK HIGH, they make music that’s easy to listen to while also speaking to your soul. Their discography is so dynamic that there’s something for everyone. From upbeat tracks that energize you, to lullabies that help you relax and unwind at the end of the day. Yes, they’ve made lullabies, too; specifically dedicated to cats.

Check Out: EPIK HIGH – Lullaby for a Cat:

As fans, it’s always interesting to see our faves interact and collaborate with fellow musicians. With EPIK HIGH, not only do they collaborate, they bring out the best in whoever they collaborate with. They not only focus on their own parts but concentrate on the artist that they’re paired with, fully allowing them to shine. It doesn’t matter how many artists are thrown on a track, the EPIK HIGH magic still works wonders.

Check Out: EPIK HIGH – Born Hater ft. Verbal Jint, Beenzino, Mino, Bobby, and B.I:

With the number of artists in the scene today, EPIK HIGH has managed to stand out from the crowd for so long. When you ask the general public what makes EPIK HIGH so special, the one thing everyone agrees on is that their live performances are on another level. Following the group’s signature catchphrase “My High is Epik” when they take the stage, it’s always an amazing time- the group radiates so much energy that anyone watching gets swept into it.

Get a chance to experience epic highs and catch Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz taking the Manila stage at the EPIK HIGH is Here Tour live at the New Frontier Theater on November 30, 2022. The show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are now on sale via www.ticketnet.com.ph and at all Ticketnet Outlets.

READ: Epik High Brings “Epik High Is Here” Concert Tour to Manila in November

2022 EPIK HIGH Is Here – Manila
Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2022 (Public Holiday)
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: New Frontier Theater
Tickets On Sale: 28 Oct 2022, 12 PM onwards
Ticket Prices: General Admission (Standing): PHP 5,900
Early Entry (Standing): PHP 6,900
Balcony: PHP 5,900
Loge: PHP 6,900
VIP (Limited): PHP 10,500
VIP Benefit: VIP Ticket (Standing), Priority Entry, Group Photo (prior to the show) & Exclusive Poster
Ticketing Information: Prices above exclude convenience & handling charges.

About EPIK HIGH

A trailblazing trio formed by Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz, EPIK HIGH debuted in 2003. Their singular blend of hip-hop and sharp lyrics, which openly discuss themes like mental health and social issues, turned them into one of the most pivotal groups in Korean music. Throughout their twenty years together, they released hundreds of anthemic songs, inspired artists like BTS, and were the first Korean act to ever play at Coachella in 2016.