Red Velvet is coming to Manila for a solo concert!
Yes, it’s true. One of South Korea’s top girl groups, RED VELVET, is finally heading to the Philippine shore for a solo concert. Happening on May 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, RED VELVET 4TH CONCERT R TO V IN MANILA will see Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri hold their first solo concert in the Philippines since their debut.
The Manila stop is part of the girl group’s ongoing fourth concert tour which kicked off with a two-day concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul last April 1 and 2. It will then bring the girls to different cities in Asia, namely Singapore, Yokohama, Manila, Bangkok, and Jakarta before they head to Europe for their concerts in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and London.
Tickets to the Manila concert will go on sale on April 16, 12 noon, thru SM Tickets outlets nationwide and via online at www.smtickets.com. Check out the seat plan and ticket prices below:
VIP Standing R, E, D/Seated – Php 12,000
Lower Box – Php 10,500
Upper A – Php 7,500
Upper B – Php 6,500
General Admission A – Php 4,500
General Admission B – Php 3,500
Generic – Php 2,500
Please note that ticket prices indicated above are exclusive of SM Tickets’ six-percent ticketing charge.
Delivery real visuals, real vocals, real versatility since debut
Red Velvet made their official debut as a five-member group in 2015 with the release of their extended play, Ice Cream Cake. The EP earned praise from music critics and received commercial success, topping Gaon Album Chart and placing second on Billboard World Albums Chart.
Throughout their career, the girl group has received numerous accolades and has been lauded for their musical versatility, innovative sound, and experimentation with various genres. Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri are also recognized as major contributors to Hallyu and as one of the most talented girl groups of their generation. In 2019, Billboard named the girl group “the best idol group alive”.
In addition to their global tour, the girls will perform at the Primavera Sound 2023 in Spain.
Red Velvet during R to V in Seoul (Photos from SM Entertainment)
RED VELVET 4TH CONCERT R TO V IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour.
Be enchanted with the different kinds of seasons together with Noeul, Boss, Fort, and Peat on their first fan meeting in Manila!
Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya, Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai, Fort Thitipong Sengngai, and Peat Wasuthorn Chajinda of the well-loved Thai series, Love in the Air, will fill Manila with love in their first fan meeting event in the country this month.
Filipino fans of the series are in for the sweetest treat that will create a lasting memory that will weather the storms and fill every season. Presented by Wish Us Luck Entertainment Production, in partnership with Me Mind Y, Seasons of Love: Love in the Air Fan Meeting in Manila 2023 is happening on April 22, 5 p.m. at the Skydome, SM North EDSA.
Tickets to the fan meeting are available thru wishusluck.site. Check out the seat plan, ticket prices, and fan benefits below:
RAIN – Php 12,500 inclusive of:
special poster signing
4:1 group photo
soundcheck
raffle to play games with the artists on stage
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
SKY – Php 9,500 inclusive of:
pre-signed event poster
4:4 group photo
soundcheck (first 30)
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
STORM – Php 7,500 inclusive of:
pre-signed event poster
4:15 group photo
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
WIND – Php 3,500 inclusive of:
pre-signed event poster (first 10)
hi-touch
souvenir card with random photocard
event poster
About Love in the Air
Love in the Air is a 13-episode Thai boy love (BL) series adapted from MAME’s novels Love Storm and Love Sky and aired from August 18, 2022, to November 10, 2022, on GMM 25 and iQIYI. The series starred Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya, Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai, Fort Thitipong Sengngai, and Peat Wasuthorn Chajinda as Payu, Rain, Prapai, and Sky, respectively.
Fort and Peat as Prapai and SkyThe cast of Love in the AirBoss and Noeul as Payu and Rain
Seasons of Love: Love in the Air Fan Meeting in Manila 2023 is presented by Wish Us Luck Entertainment Production and Me Mind Y.
Chris Hemsworth’s newest action movie “Extraction 2” has its first trailer available on Netflix. The project is a follow-up to the blockbuster 2020 movie that’s also directed by Sam Hargrave.
Courtesy of Netflix
Joe Russo, who produced the movie with his brother Anthony, is also back to pen the script for the much awaited sequel. It is based on the Ande Parks, the Russo brothers, Fernando Leon Gonzalez, and Eric Skillman comic novel “Ciudad.”
“After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.”
You can check out the trailer here:
As black ops mercenary Tyler Rake, Chris Hemsworth reprises his role in the film. Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Daniel Bernhardt, and Tinatin Dalakishvili also play supporting roles. Rake, of course, was assumed dead at the conclusion of the first movie, but the door was left just slightly open so that he could return. It’s understandable why Rake is returning given that “Extraction” received more than 231 million hours of viewing in its first 28 days, at least based on Netflix’s internal data.
“Extraction 2” premieres June 16th only on Netflix.
OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert enlists EXO’s Baekhyun and Jeon Somi for an exciting music event this June at The Big Dome!
Top K-Pop stars EXO’s Baekhyun and Jeon Somi will take over the Philippine concert stage on June 11, 2023, at the Araneta Coliseum as they headline CS Concerts and OctoArts Entertainment’s OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert.
OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert will serve as Baekhyun’s return to the Philippine concert stage since EXO PLANET #5 – EXplOration concert in 2019. Meanwhile, it will mark Jeon Somi’s first performance in the country since her debut as a solo artist.
Tickets to the event will go on sale starting April 12 at 12 noon via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Check out the seat plan, ticket prices, and fan benefits below:
SVIP Left/Right (Standing) – Php 12,273
SVIP Seated – Php 12,273
VIP Seated – Php 10,672
Lower Box A – Php 9,072
Lower Box B – Php 6,937
Upper Box – Php 4,803
General Admission – Php 2,668
Please note that the prices indicated above are inclusive of ticketing charges already.
All ticket holders will also bring home an exclusive event souvenir card. Additionally, SVIP, VIP, Lower Box A, Lower Box B, and Upper Box ticket holders will receive an event poster. Meanwhile, all SVIP tickets will include a lanyard concert ID and will be eligible for a raffle of Baekhyun and Jeon Somi’s albums.
Aside from being members of K-Pop supergroups EXO and I.O.I, Baekhyun and Jeon Somi have established formidable careers as soloists.
Since his solo debut in 2019, Baekhyun proved his might as a strong solo artist, breaking records and writing history in K-Pop. His debut extended play City Lights sold more than half-a-million copies in 2019 and became the best-selling album by a solo artist of the 2010s in South Korea. He then broke his own record with his second EP Delight which became the first album by a solo artist in South Korea to have sold over one million copies in 19 years. The EXO member continued on the success of his solo releases with Bambi. Labeled as the “genius idol”, Baekhyun proved his status as one of the most successful soloists in South Korea with every accolade he receives including the Best Male Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards — a recognition he held for three consecutive years.
Following the end of I.O.I’s activities, Jeon Somi furthered her solo activities with variety show appearances, including Sister’s Slam Dunk Season 2 and Idol Drama Operation Team. In 2019, the singer made her highly-anticipated solo debut with “Birthday” which peaked at the 5th spot on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. The following year, she released “What Are You Waiting For?” which earned her her first music show win thru Mnet’s M Countdown. Jeon Somi continued her success as a solo artist with the release of “Dumb Dumb” which peaked at numbers eight and nine on Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard Korea K-Pop 100. The same year, she came out with her first studio album, XOXO, debuting at number six on the Gaon Album Chart and selling 55,223 copies in the month of November. The lead single, “XOXO”, also marked her first Billboard Global 200 appearance.
K-Pop Overpass Music Concert is presented by CS Concerts and OctoArts Entertainment.
RUNNING MAN in Manila was a dream that finally became a reality!
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER 2023 IN MANILA was a realization of a decade-long dream for many fans of the long-running South Korean variety show. For the first time since the show’s birth in 2010, the cast of Running Man met their beloved Runners in the Philippines — unlocking new core memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Big smiles and loud cheers welcomed the members of Running Man at the MOA Arena last April 1.
Thousands of fans gathered last April 1 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with excitement, a tinge of nervousness, and an effort to let the feeling finally sink in that — after three years since the initial event announcement and after delays brought by the CoViD-19 pandemic — it is happening. When the lights dimmed to signal the start of the show, thunderous cheers enveloped the arena which grew louder as Yoo Jae Suk sang his way on stage to the tune of BtoB’s “Missing You”, waving and bowing to everyone. One after the other, the other members entered the stage to continue the serenade.
Yoo Jae Suk, Jee Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, HaHa, Song Ji Hyo, Yang Se Chan, and Jeon So Min looked on tenderly with grateful smiles on their faces as they waved and bowed to the fans who reciprocated the gestures with cheers and excited waves. The night’s hosts Ryan Bang and Kring Kim initiated the official welcome to the fan meeting event and gave the members the chance to say their personal greetings to their Runners.
Their greetings are filled with expressions of gratitude and admiration as well as joy at witnessing the fan meeting come to fruition. And in a typical Philippine concert/event crowd flair, the crowd made sure that their favorite stars knew how happy they were with cheers ringing out loudly and proudly.
South Korea’s Nation MC, Yoo Jae Suk, bows to the Philippine Runners as he takes the stage during the opening.The members opened the fan meeting event with BtoB’s “Missing You”.
The fan event highlighted the close bond between the members that developed over the many years they have spent together. Running Man will mark its 13th anniversary in July of this year after premiering on July 11, 2010. The cast members maintained a humble and appreciative attitude despite the show’s enormous popularity and success, as evidenced by their interactions with the audience and the seemingly unending “thank yous” they give with each opportunity they have.
The fan meeting also allowed Filipino fans to witness firsthand how the cast play games. Yoo Jae Suk, Jee Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, HaHa, Song Ji Hyo, Yang Se Chan, and Jeon So Min took on the challenges— the relay game and the K-Pop dance quiz— with Runners. Kim Jong Kook and his partner triumphantly overcame the relay game in 23 seconds. The victory gifted Kim Jong Kook’s partner with signed personal items of the members. Meanwhile, the K-Pop dance quiz divided the members into two teams and an intense dance quiz ensued with both teams earning two points. As a prize, the Runners took Polaroid photos with the members.
Kim Jong Kook said he does not show off his toned abs but because the occasion is special, he granted fans’ request.
But the thrill never subsided, and the treats kept coming with performances from the Running Man ensemble. With the 2017 song “Artist” by Zico, Yang Se Chan opened the performances. Afterwards, to everyone’s amazement, Ji Suk Jin performed “Ikaw” by Yeng Constantino. In response to the wonderful present, Filipino Runners sang along to Big-Nosed hyungnim. With her rendition of the boy band’s 2015 hit song “My Home,” Jeon So Min, who has acknowledged being a fan of 2PM, made every Hottest proud.
The fan meeting also welcomed a special appearance from Yoo San Seul (Yoo Jae Suk’s trot singer alter ego) who gave a hyped stage of “Redevelopment of Love”. The hype continued to flourish as HaHa took the stage with M. Tyson for a mash-up of RGP’s songs, such as “Don’t Laugh” and “DANG DIGGI BANG”. Song Ji Hyo then gave the most adorable performance of Brave Girls’ hit song “Rollin’”. Concluding the individual stages, Kim Jong Kook serenaded Manila with Adele’s “Easy On Me” and his 2004 song from his Evolution album, “One Man”.
Song Ji Hyo and Jeon So Min returned on stage with IVE’s “Love Dive”, which was then followed by a sentimental stage of “Raise Your Voice” by HaHa and Kim Jong Kook. Yoo Jae Suk, Ji Suk Jin, and Jeon So Min took the baton next with “Confession of Your Love”.
The sweetness of the evening persisted with a duet between the show’s youngest members Jeon So Min and Yang Se Chan who reminded everyone at the venue of the sweetness of first love with their rendition of Reply 1997‘s original soundtrack “All for You”. The duet stages continued with Ji Suk Jin and Song Ji Hyo’s “Don’t Give”, originally performed by Loco and Mamamoo’s Hwasa. Closing the performances, Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Kook, HaHa, and Yang Se Chan let out their hip-hop sides as they danced and rapped to “New Thing”, Zico’s viral song from Street Man Fighter.
Ji Suk Jin is loved. The oldest Running Man member was showered with love as Filipino Runners gamely responded to his chants, while the other members were all smiles and laughs at his antics.
The members then took a moment to deliver their heartfelt messages to Filipino Runners, expressing their joy to have had the chance to meet Filipino Runners and promising to come back. And gratitude goes both ways. Filipino Runners prepared a special video message to the people who comforted them and made them happy even in the most difficult of times. It was an emotional and beautiful moment shared by everyone at the arena.
WE WAITED FOR SO LONG, BUT IT WAS WORTH IT. BECAUSE NOW WE CAN TELL YOU, THAT APART FROM A DECADE OF LAUGHTER, YOU’VE GIVEN US SO MUCH MORE. WE WILL KEEP ON RUNNING WITH YOU. MARAMING SALAMAT, RUNNING MAN.
FILIPINO RUNNERS
Before officially saying their goodbyes, the members performed Kim Jong Kook’s “Loveable”, Running Man theme song “I Like It”, RGP’s “Busan Vacance”, and Yoo San Seul’s “Redevelopment of Love”.
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER 2023 IN MANILA ended with heartfelt gratitude and promises of meeting again. It was truly a realization of a dream, a memory that will be treasured for a lifetime, a story that will be written filled with moments of happiness and appreciation, and a promise to keep runningtogether.
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER 2023 IN MANILA was presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.
Australian singer-songwriter and pop star Ruel is coming back to Manila for his 4TH WALL World Tour on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Samsung Hall (SM Aura Premier). Tickets will be on-sale on Tuesday, April 11th starting at 10AM via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. Presented by Wilbros Live.
At twenty years of age and now on the cusp of releasing his debut album 4TH WALL via RCA (ROW) & Sony Music (Australia), Ruel’s discovery of self-assurance is perfectly timed.
Executively Produced by longtimecollaborator MPhazes (Khalid,Noah Cyrus, Remi Wolf), 4TH WALL was originally heading down a Pop/R&B lane, however, the pandemic acted as a major personal and professional conduit for Ruel.
His matured identity galvanized the decision to forge his own creative directive, and played a vital part in expanding his musical horizons.
Ruel notes “It took way longer than anticipated to get this record right. I spent the last 3 years writing it and wound up with over 100 songs. I rewrote half of them and re- recorded most of them… It’s been the biggest journey making this record…”.
These revelations are strikingly obvious in the 4TH WALL singles that Ruel has treated his audience to, including the dancefloor anthem GROWING UP IS ____, dream-like LET THE GRASS GROW, the poignant social and personal observations of YOU AGAINST YOURSELF, and most recently, the beautifully emotive ballad MUST BE NICE.
Since making his debut in 2017 at the age of 14, Ruel has fast become one of his generation’s most influential artists. Sitting with over 2 billion global streams, 1.2 million Instagram followers, and five Platinum records to his name, Ruel is both a seasoned global superstar and a record-breaking musician for tomorrow’s generation.
Add to this stellar collection of bucket list achievements (that most could only dream of), Ruel is also the youngest artist ever to win Breakthrough Artist at the ARIA Awards and the youngest artist to sell out the Sydney Opera House… twice. Not surprisingly, Ruel has caught the attention of some of the industry’s most respected individual’s, including icon Elton John and musical tastemaker Zane Lowe both championing his career developments.
Along with three sold-out world tours, Ruel has shared stages with Khalid, Shawn Mendes, played Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival, and released collaborations with Denzel Curry, JVKE, Omar Apollo and Cosmo’s Midnight.
Now three EPs deep – READY, FREE TIME and BRIGHT LIGHTS, RED EYES, the time is well and truly nigh for 4TH WALL to take flight. With an impressive collection of Platinum and Double Platinum hits including YOUNGER, DAZED & CONFUSED, PAINKILLER, REAL THING and FACE TO FACE, the release of 4TH WALL will further solidify his position as one of Australia’s most successful artists.
It’s safe to say that in just a few short years, Ruel has a biography that is nothing short of astonishing, and the international press tends to agree. Ruel has now graced the high- end pages of editorials such as Nylon, Vogue and GQ, and has received written praise from influential outlets including NME, The Face, famed celebrity and fine art photographer Rankin’s HUNGER TV and Coup De Main.
As his fans hold their collective breath in anticipation for a global tour announcement, Ruel is ready to reignite his position as one of the world’s most exciting artists. “Okay, time to bring home my sound. I can’t wait” – Ruel
Dream Theater fans in the Philippines, “May the Fourth” be with you, as the progressive metal band Dream Theater is in for a treat this 2023.
Dream Theater, comprised of James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, and Mike Mangini, were in the middleof a sold-out world tour in support of their last release, Distance Over Time, and the 20th anniversary of Scenes From A Memory whena global pandemic brought the world to a stop. The musicians found themselves at home with LaBrie in Canada and the rest of the group in the States. As fate would have it, they’d just finished construction on DTHQ (Dream Theater Headquarters), a combination live recording studio, rehearsal space, control room, equipment storage facility, and creative hive. With LaBrie in Canada, he initially wrote with the band via Zoom on a monitor in DTHQ. In March 2021, he flew down to New York, quarantined himself, and recorded his vocals face-to-face with Petrucci. The album, A View From The Top Of The World, ultimately threaded together lean and uncompromising hooks with tried-and-true technical proficiency.
“We just love to play our instruments,” observes Petrucci. “That never goes away. I love to be creative, write, and exercise that part of my mind. We’ve been able to do this for a long time, and we don’t take it for granted. Whenever we get together, we know we can’t disappoint ourselves or our fans, so we manage to try even harder.”
“We approach every album like it’s our first,” adds LaBrie. “It’s been such a great ride, but we’re not going to stop.”
“My takeaway from Manila, for the first time, is that “it was incredible” and I really don’t know how to describe it better than we have. We didn’t know what to expect; we did get there, and finally, we’re doing the concert. It was an amazing experience; the fans were absolutely fantastic, and we could tell that they were having an amazing time and a great experience. Go, the first time there was phenomenal, and that’s why we’re coming back. Absolutely!” answered Labrie when asked about their takeaway from their first concert in the Philippines. Their “Top of the World” tour in the Philippines will take place at the New Frontier Theater on May 4, 2023 (8:00 p.m.), presented by Ovation Productions. Tickets are available at ticketnet.com.ph.
BoyWithUke is an indie-pop musician and TikTok star from the USA. First rising to fame in 2021, he began posting videos of him singing and playing the ukulele on TikTok. He gained a huge fanbase, racking up millions of followers. Remaining largely anonymous, he is known for wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a mask that consists of pixelated LED eyes.
BoyWithUke is finally coming to Manila on June 3, 2023 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang, as announced by global concert promoter Live Nation Philippines.
The 20-year-old faceless artist rose to fame when his songs Toxic and IDGAF went viral on TikTok and were used in countless videos. His “Toxic” version exploded online, vaulting to #1 on Alternative Radio and reaching over 1.5 billion global streams to date. His performance of “Toxic” has emerged as the platform’s highest-viewed Genius video to date, with over 100 million views and counting.
He writes and produces his music from his dorm room on GarageBand app, and challenges himself by making “minute long songs” for fans. His debut album Serotonin Dreams features collaborations with Blackbear, Mxmtoon, Powfu, among others.
In 2022, he embarked on his sold-out international headline tour and released his debut album “Serotonin Dreams,” which features collaborations with blackbear, mxmtoon, Powfu, and more. The project is the follow-up to previous full-length projects “Melatonin Dreams,” “Fever Dreams,” “Trouvaille EP,” and “Faded EP” (featuring numerous songs created from his TikTok “minute-long songs” project). BoyWithUke kicked off 2023 with his latest single, “Rockstar,” taken from his recent release “Antisocial EP.”
Tickets will be available on April 12 at 12 noon via www.smtickets.com and its outlets. For more updates, you may log in to www.livenation.ph.
Nightwish delivered an incredible live music experience for their Filipino fans, blowing them away with their symphonic melodies and multi-dimensional metal tunes!
Iconic Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, composed of members, Floor Jansen (vocals), Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards), Emppu Vuorinen (guitars), Troy Donockley (uilleann pipes), Kai Hahto (drums), and Jukka Koskinen (bass guitar), granted the longtime wish of their Filipino fans in the staging of their first solo concert in the country last March 29 at the Skydome, SM North EDSA.
As a fan of the band, attending NIGHTWISH HUMAN :||: NATURE 2023 IN MANILA was an incomparable experience with a setlist that perfectly blended their classic hits and newer songs and showcased the band’s evolution over the years.
NIGHTWISH performed their iconic hits, including songs from their latest album, Human :||: Nature (Photos by Richard Esguerra)
The concert kicked off with “Noise,” the opening track from their latest album, Human :||: Nature. The energy in the arena was electrifying as the crowd sang along to every word. The band then transitioned seamlessly into “Dark Chest of Wonders,” a fan-favorite from their 2004 album, Once.
Next up was “Pan,” a powerful song with haunting melodies and strong vocals from lead singer Floor Jansen. The band then launched into “Nemo,” one of their most popular songs, which had the entire arena singing in unison.
The setlist continued with a mix of old and new. Nightwish also played a few deep cuts from their earlier albums, showcasing their diverse range and ability to keep fans engaged throughout the show.
The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the performance of “The Greatest Show on Earth,” a 24-minute epic that tells the story of the evolution of life on Earth. The band’s musical prowess was on full display during this epic song, which featured stunning visuals and an incredible light show.
The Philippine concert crowd once again proved their undeniable status as the best concert crowd as they impressed the band with their electrifying energy that evening. (Photos by Richard Esguerra)
Overall, NIGHTWISH HUMAN :||: NATURE 2023 IN MANILA concert setlist was a perfect mix of old and new, showcasing the band’s evolution and ability to captivate their audience. The energy in the arena was electric, and the band’s performance left fans wanting more. It was truly a night to remember.
An unforgettable evening with the legendary Nightwish! (Photos by Richard Esguerra)
The NIGHTWISH HUMAN :||: NATURE 2023 IN MANILA was presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation.
Netflix has announced that The Night Agent has been renewed for a second season after the success of its first season. With 168.71 million hours seen since its premiere on March 23rd, the spy thriller has risen to the top of the English television ratings.
Courtesy of Netflix
The Night Agent, based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, is “a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low-level FBI Agent who works in the basement of the White House, manning a phone that never rings — until the night that it does, propelling him into a fast moving and dangerous conspiracy that ultimately leads all the way to the Oval Office.”
Shawn Ryan, the creator and showrunner of The Night Agent, released the following statement: “The last week has been a whirlwind as we’ve finally been able to share The Night Agent with the world. It’s been incredibly rewarding to witness the show’s positive reception from viewers, and it’s a testament to the hard work of everyone involved, from the cast and crew to Sony Pictures Television and Netflix. Netflix’s Vice President of Drama Series, Jinny Howe, said, “We’re proud to see The Night Agent deliver a blockbuster performance and become instantaneously welcomed throughout the world.” The reception has been so positive that the production team is eager to get started on Season 2. With a superb cast including Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, and Hong Chau, Shawn Ryan’s spy thriller has become a phenomenon, and we’re here to give fans more of the action and intrigue they love.
If you haven’t seen the spy thriller, you may get a feel for what it’s about by watching the extended trailer below.
Netflix has revealed the premiere date for its upcoming Korean drama “Black Knight,” which is a live-action adaptation of Lee Yungyun’s “Delivery Knight,” a webtoon which ran from 2017-2019.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
The second teaser poster, capturing the legendary 5-8 unloading packages in the desolate landscape, signals the imminent worldwide release of Black Knight on May 12th, only on Netflix.
In this dystopian series, “Uncontrollably Fond” star Kim Woo-bin plays the role of “5-8,” a well-known member of the Black Knights. These elite soldiers are tasked with delivering vital supplies such as oxygen across a severely polluted Korea.
Kim Woo-bin expressed, “I felt immense happiness while filming this series, and I sincerely hope that our collective efforts resonate with the viewers, and they too relish every moment of it, just as I did.”
Esom (“Taxi Driver”) will play a major-ranking official in the Defense Intelligence Command, and Song Seung-heon (“Voice”) will play a dictator businessman who rules the world. The young man who looks up to 5-8 by Kang You-seok (“Start-Up”) will be played by him. Cho Ui-seok, the man behind the hits “Master” and “Cold Eyes,” will direct the series.
PLUUS is the newest boy group of Mr. Geong Seong Han, popularly known as Tatang Robin, the producer of the biggest boy group in the Philippines, together with Ms. Adie Hong, the South Korean trainer of SBTalent Camp. The six-member boy group is being managed by his now established company, SBTown, and is being co-managed by Ms. Kathleen Dy-Go, under the record label, Universal Records. The partnership of Universal Records and SBTown promises a successful management for the six-member boy group. With the team up of UR Managing Director Ms. Kathleen Dy-Go and Mr. Geong Seong Han, PLUUS’ debut and future plans are positive and certain.
The name of the group came from the combination of the words “PLUS” and “US” which means that PLUUS (pronounced as “plus”) and their fandom are together in this journey from the start and will continue to stick together for a long time and that the boys will be here to ADD good things in their life.
PLUUS is set to officially debut in their showcase, PLUUS +ime is Now. The event will happen this coming March 31st, 3 PM, at Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit Makati.
PLUUS will exhibit everything they have trained for as they prepared a triple set of surprises for this event. Everything from their dance skills, vocals, and rap skills — plus charm, they will showcase the power of six boys who are fully prepared to take a bigger stage. This 3-in-1 showcase comes with the addition of exploring the details of their debut album: PLUUS +.Y.M.
Exciting fact: PLUUS played an important part in the process of producing the debut album. They collectively wrote the songs and choreographed the dance for this debut. The music video will also be exclusively released first in the said event ahead of its official release on their YouTube channel. Plus, a bonus performance of a full English R&B song that aims to reach and conquer the global stage. These are all prepared by PLUUS for fans to see and enjoy because as excited as the fans are, all PLUUS members also can’t wait to meet them.
Before debuting, PLUUS went through four years of extensive training and hardships. Admittedly, the boys said that the path to reaching this much was not easy. But with each other by their sides and the solid friendship they have made, their dream seems a lot more reachable for them. And these dreams are just not for themselves; it is also for the people who are with them along the way, and the people who are supporting them.
The boys are excited to be able to perform for fans in this debut showcase, PLUUS +ime is Now. A lot more performances, contents, and activities including their nationwide concert together with their sister group YGIG, are lined up for the group on this much awaited debut. And they plan to continue doing all these on bigger stages and audiences, officially as PLUUS.
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.
The EXO-SC BACK TO BACK FANCON TOUR IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour.
Five months ago, WayV first stepped foot at The Big Dome for the I Pop U festival. It was quite an emotional event for the Weishennie fandom as a few days prior, SM Entertainment announced Ten and Winwin’s withdrawal from participation due to health reasons. The four members who flew in apologized for being unable to perform and shared heartfelt promises of returning at a better time.
And on March 26, WayV finally made good on that promise, bringing the 2023 WayV Fanmeeting Tour [Phantom]to Manila. Excited Weishennies lined up early at the gates of Araneta Coliseum donning white, red, and, black themed outfits, some even wearing masks inspired by the fan meeting’s theme – Phantom. The night took off with back-to-back bangers “Kick Back” and “Try My Luck”, followed by the group introduction.
Hendery was the star of the sole game segment, opening his personal luggage for “What’s In My Bag.” Each item in his carrier bore a backstory, and he was quick to spin tales with items embedded to inject Filipino elements, like an abaniko and a Good Morning towel.
The game was designed to show a relatable side to Hendery, but as he unpacked, we learned about everyone else too. He brings nail clippers gifted to him by Yangyang’s mother, who Yangyang then proudly shared was also in attendance. Printed photos had them reminiscing about their time in the country last year, like dining on a boat and boarding a Vikings ride. They recalled fans screaming at them on the ride and checked if the same fans were in the audience. First-timer Ten mentioned a liking for polvoron and an interest in visiting Palawan, while Kun unintentionally spoiled possible Manila content by pointing out that they headed to Intramuros earlier in the day.
The group performed nine of their originals, including their latest single “Phantom”, and uber-sexy hits “Love Talk” and “Nectar”. A short cover medley included aespa’s “Illusion”, NCT Dream’s “Candy“, and SHINee’s “Sherlock”. They made full use of the outfit-change breaks to share a glimpse of songs that didn’t make the setlist. Kun and Xiaojun sang single verses of “Back To You”, “Sleepless”, and “After Midnight”. Meanwhile, Ten, Yangyang, and Hendery performed a snippet of fan-favorite “Low Low”, with the crowd supplying most of the lines.
The setlist was no surprise as there was little to no deviation from previous stops, but the joy of witnessing these songs live was euphoric.
A fan meeting is only as interesting as the artists’ personalities, and it’s only fun for the audience if the artists themselves are having fun onstage. The WayV fan meeting became memorable not only because of the boys’ talent but also their banter. The strength of their bond was reflected in how smoothly the show ran with the members carrying it entirely as their own guests, hosts, and hype men.
WayV delivered a great time with just nine songs and a modest production. It would be interesting to see what a full-scale production would unleash. Perhaps that’s what fans can look forward to.
The 2023 WAYV FAN MEETING TOUR [PHANTOM] IN MANILA is presented by DNM Entertainment and In2une Entertainment. Special thanks to DNM Entertainment for the media invite.
Written by Marijo Endriga; Photos by Louise Arielle Elep
Astro’s Moon Bin and Sanha’s exciting, unique scent lingered in Manila after their Diffusion in Manila fan con.
MoonBin and Sanha debuted on the Manila stage as a subunit last March 25, 2023. The last time they were in Manila was with the full group in 2016. For Diffusion in Manila, a lot of activities were in store for Arohas to enjoy: from fellow Arohas giving out freebies to multiple fan projects to make the day an extra special one.
After all, MoonBin and Sanha were the next to visit Manila’s shores after Cha Eun Woo had his fan meeting last October 2019 and August 2022.
For the first time, Astro’s MoonBin and Sanha greeted Philippine Arohas as a subunit on the concert stage. DIFFUSIONIN MANILA served as the first stop of their fan con tour outside South Korea.
Diffusion in Manila Fan Projects
There were a lot of fan projects that were executed: MoonBin and Sanha were presented with flower bouquets and cakes in their waiting room. Their waiting room also had wall decorations as well as post-its of Arohas messages to them and cute photo booth props.
For Arohas, the New Frontier Theater lobby was decorated with life-size standees, tarpaulin banners, a balloon arch with an Instagram frame, and the MoonBin and Sanha logo. And before the fan con date, another fan project was a ticket giveaway.
Some attendees were able to enter the venue for sound check, which was a fan benefit for some of the ticket tiers. Once they were seated inside, anticipation and excitement could be felt.
Diffusion in Manila: Sound Check Fan Benefit
MoonBin and Sanha came on stage for sound check: Sanha in black and Moon Bin in a soft blue outfit. The theater erupted in screams.
They were so surprised and happy at how excited and warm the fans were. The energy was high with fans chanting and singing loud to “Chup Chup”, “Dream Catcher”, and “All I Wanna Do”.
Other fan benefits included a meet and greet, a group photo opportunity, a special Manila unit photocard, and an individual photocard as well as a signed album. Some benefits were won by raffle.
Astro’s Subunit MoonBin and Sanha’s Manila Debut
Finally, at 6 p.m., it was time for Moon Bin and Sanha to take the stage. As the lights turned off and the opening VCR began, the theater filled with screams and turned into a purple galaxy with Arohas waving their phones and robongs in the air.
The stage turned red and was filled with smoke and then two silhouettes appeared. The screaming only got louder. MoonBin and Sanha opened their Manila fan con with “WHO”, “Bad Idea” and “DIA”.
After officially introducing themselves, they even greeted the crowd with “Mabuhay!”
MoonBin and Sanha’s solo stages for Diffusion in Manila
After the second VCR was shown, the stage focused on Sanha as he performed solo with a mashup of “Distance” and “Wish”.
He sat on the stage with a spotlight on him and his guitar. As he sang, a collage of the six Astro members filled on screen. It was both a beautiful and a very emotional time for Arohas.
After Sanha’s heartwarming performance, it was MoonBin’s turn for his solo performance of “Perfumer” and “Desire”. It was a roller coaster of emotions: from Sanha’s heart-tugging serenade to MoonBin’s sultry performance.
The Diffusion in Manila Aroha Talk Segment
Since it was a fan con, there was also a segment for games and activities which they called Aroha talk.
MoonBin and Sanha saying Filipino phrases
Sam Oh hosted this fun segment and even asked Moon Bin and Sanha to say Filipino phrases such as:
Ang init – It’s hot
Charot – Just kidding
Mahal ko kayo – I love you
Music quiz
The first activity was for them to identify songs as these songs played all at the same time. If they weren’t able to identify all the songs, there would be a penalty, which was to dance. They could even enlist the help of Arohas in the audience to help them identify songs, which they did. Another game they played was a drawing quiz.
They danced to New Jean’s “OMG”, BSS’s “Fighting”, Hoang Thuy Linh’s “See Tinh”, and BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom”.
With the sense of smell being the highlight of their 3rd mini album and first fan con, the venue was also diffused with a fragrant aroma as they performed “Madness”, their latest title track from their Incense album.
Another VCR showed on the screen as the boys changed outfits signaling that it was time for more performances. The boys came out in cute outfits and performed “Chup Chup”, “Alone”, and “Dream Catcher”.
But the show wasn’t over yet as the best part was yet to come: the encore. They played an instrumental version of “Boo” as lyrics flashed on-screen encouraging fans to sing along while waiting for the encore.
Diffusion in Manila Encore
The encore began with “All I Wanna Do” and the boys took fans by surprise as they went down to the aisles to serenade them.
Once they were back on stage, they proceeded to talk but then it was Arohas’ turn to surprise them with the fan video. MoonBin and Sanha looked so touched and happy as they watched the video.
But the surprise wasn’t over as an instrumental version of “Dream Catcher” filled the theater and Arohas united to serenade MoonBin and Sanha.
Before the final song of the night, MoonBin instructed Arohas to sing different octaves of the intro of “Your Day”. They even gave out signed plastic balls to Arohas. Fan interactions like these give extra special memories for fans to look back on.
The upbeat and energetic song, “Your Day” was a great closing encore song to which they kept singing a few more times with Sanha even saying, “Don’t forget we will always be together!” before launching into one more chorus of the song with confetti blasting to the audience area.
Ending on that high note, MoonBin, and Sanha’s unique performance scent would linger on, sparking joyful memories for Arohas to look back on.
The 2023 MOONBIN & SANHA FAN CON TOUR [DIFFUSION] IN MANILA is presented by DNM Entertainment and In2une Entertainment. Special thanks to DNM Entertainment for the media invite.
Written by Izzy Matias; Photos by Sandra Mae Laureano and Louise Arielle Elep
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