Co-presented by FUGA, entry passes for the event are now available to be purchased online from PolyEast Recordsโ social media accounts. For the door charge of 500 php, each attendee will be entitled to one (1) free local beer. Of course, a night full of music and fun also awaits!
Set your alarms and mark your calendars as Indie superstars TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB heads to Manila this year with a much-awaited tour. Proudly presented by PULP Live World, the show happens on August 13, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Known by fans as one of the most iconic indie bands, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB started as a self-producing band in Northern Ireland. They made their debut in 2010 with their album Tourist History which includes their biggest hit โWhat You Knowโ. Music fans and critics also warmly received this album as it got selected for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year in 2010.
Their second album Beacon (2012) followed the success of their debut album. It ranked at number one on the Irish Albums Chart and reached number two on the UK Albums Chart within weeks after its release. Since then, nothing can stop the bandโs success as they continue to flourish with more hit singles and albums such as Gameshow (2016) and False Alarm (2019).
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB is also a constant sight at grand music festivals in US and Europe like Glastonbury Festival and Reading and Leeds Festival to name a few. Aside from this, they also frequently receive nominations and recognitions from award-giving bodies such as the NME and MTV.
In 2022, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB continues to surprise their fans as they release a brand new full-length album titled Keep On Smiling with singles โWonderful Lifeโ and โLuckyโ. The album is also a testament to their consistent yet boundless sound, ranging from indie-alternative, synth, New Wave, and Dance-punk.
As the new year starts, band members, Alex Trimble (vocals), Sam Halliday (lead guitar), and Kevin Baird (bass) announce more shows. Their latest tour is set to be a phenomenal feat as they cross borders to bring their music to fans around the globe including an elusive grand stop in the Philippines to reunite with their Filipino fans.
This show will definitely keep you smiling and ecstatic from start to end so donโt miss the chance to be there! Catch TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB Live in Manila on August 13, 2023, 8PM at the SM Mall of Asia Area. This show is proudly presented by PULP Live World. Grab your tickets starting February 26, 2023, 10AM at SM Tickets outlets nationwide or online via www.smtickets.com.
Ticket prices are as follows:
FLOOR A STANDING & SEATED โ P6,500
FLOOR B STANDING & SEATED โ P5,500
PREMIUM โ P4,500
LOWER BOX A โ P4,000
LOWER BOX B โ P3,500
For further details and updates, please stay tuned to our social media accounts, PULP Live World on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit our website www.pulp.ph.
The award-winning singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel will be joined by ex-Sugarfree drummer Mitch Singson to honor the albumโs lasting impact on the Philippine music scene!
Due to insistent public demand, Filipino singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel stages a repeat of Sa Wakas: 20th Anniversary Celebration, happening on March 31, 2023 (Friday), from 6 p.m. onwards at 123 Block, Mandala Park.
Celebrating the enduring legacy of Sugarfreeโs iconic debut album, Sa Wakas The Repeat: 20th Anniversary Celebration will feature a longer, full-length set by Ebe Dancel and drummer Mitch Singson, as well as guest performances and surprises.
Presented by GNN Entertainment Productions and Backspacer Records, in partnership with 123 Block and Balcony Entertainment, the headline show will accommodate more people in the venue as requested by fans who were not able to attend the first one, which sold out in less than a day.
Part of the earnings will be donated to Parokya Ni Edgar guitarist Gab Chee Keeโs hospital and medical expenses. Sa Wakas: official merch is also available via Backspacer Records’ official website, and will also be sold at the venue.
Sugarfree’s Sa Wakas, which came out in 2003, took confessional songwriting to a new level with anthems that reveal stories and experiences that are too embarrassingly painful to talk about in public. Critically acclaimed when it first came out in the early 2000s, the influential album eventually inspired a huge following and prompted a fan to write/produce an award-winning rock musical centered on its narrative.
Tickets to Sa Wakas The Repeat: 20th Anniversary Celebration are available for purchase starting March 13 (Monday) at 6 p.m. via bit.ly/sawakas20.
Ticket Packages Available:
Regular Admissions (P1,500) – entrance to the event grounds
VIP (P2,200) – entrance to the event grounds, plus meet and greet with Ebe Dancel before the show, and a signed event poster.
VIP + Vinyl Bundle (P3,500) – entrance to the event grounds, a Habangbuhay 10-inch signed silver vinyl, plus meet and greet with Ebe Dancel before the show and a signed event poster.
This yearโs edition of the Manila-based food and music festival, Zark’s Fest 2023, gets bigger with a more exciting lineup of performers, activities, and programs!
After a hugely successful debut in 2019, Zarkโs Fest returns this summer with their biggest offering in live music and comfort grub.
Presented and produced by Zarkโs Burgers, a popular burger joint in the Philippines, and organized by GNN Entertainment Productions, the hybrid festival promises to treat its patrons with an exciting music lineup, more inclusive programming, a dedicated space for lifestyle, crafts, and arts merchants, and most especially, a hearty serving of American comfort food, the Zarkโs way.
Headlining the festival are the award-winning and best-selling Filipino band Ben&Ben and 2021/2022โs most-streamed solo artist Zack Tabudlo. The Manila-based food and music festival are also set to feature some of the most prominent names in the local music industry, including Ebe Dancel, Urbandub, Sandwich, The Itchyworms, BINI, Kiyo, SOS, Autotelic, Any Nameโs Okay, Lola Amour, Hey June!, and Eli & Six The Northstar.
โWeโre coming out stronger this year with a more diverse lineup and activities,โ says Zarkโs Burgers CEO Zark Varona. โMake sure to pack your sunscreen as Zarkโs Fest brings a festive experience in the best possible way. Weโre scaling up our game with headline-worthy music representing various genres and demos, and weโre also holding the event in a bigger, outdoor venue that allows people to move freely around the site and celebrate food, arts, and crafts with their family and friends. What we have is something game-changing and special, and I hope more people will get to experience that.โ
This yearโs edition ups the ante of the festival format by doubling down on the experience with fair-themed booths and a more family-friendly vibe. โOur goal is to create a safe space where everyone is welcomed and included,โ Varona explains. โHopefully with Zarkโs Fest, weโll be able to deliver a music-filled destination for people from all walks of life.โ
Tickets to Zarkโs Fest will go on sale, starting Monday, March 13 at 12 noon via bit.ly/zarksfest2023.
Check out the ticket prices:
VIP (P2,500)
Express lane, dedicated restroom, 1 free drink, exclusive VIP area near the stage, Zarkada kit
K-Hip Hop artist pH-1 is making his Philippine debut on May 3, 2023 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang.
Karpos Live is bringing pH-1โs About Damn Time Asia tour to Manila following the previously announced dates in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.
Park Jun-won, more famously known as pH-1, is a South Korean rapper who has made waves in the Korean hip-hop scene since 2016 with his debut single, โWavyโ.
His interest in hip-hop and rap was heavily influenced by his childhood growing up in New York, where he said that all the kids listened to Eminem, 50 Cent and Jay-Z. It was only natural that this ignited his passion to pursue a career in music that eventually, after consistent uploads to SoundCloud, caught the attention of Korean global superstar, Jay Parkโfounder of H1GHR MUSIC, an international hip-hop and R&B label.
Since signing to the label, he has released two albums, Halo in 2019 and BUT FOR NOW LEAVE ME ALONE in 2022. His discography features notable collaborations with Jay Park, Mokyo, Owen, and more recently, American R&B singer-songwriter, UMI.
If his collaborations are a testament to his songwriting prowess, his live shows speak volumes to him being a natural-born performer.
You get to experience the whole spectrum at a pH-1 showโfrom slow and laid-back beats to picking up the tempo for his more upbeat and high intensity songs.
His energy doesnโt falter and neither will yours with his ability to command the stage and engage with the audience. Whether youโre a new listener or a long-time fan, itโs easy to go all in and have a damn good K-Hip Hop show when itโs pH-1โs. If there’s one you should go to, itโs this one.
Karpos Live Presents: pH-1 on May 3 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang. Tickets go on-sale March 17, 1PM via tickelo.com.
Ticket prices below: GA (Early Bird until March 30): PHP 3,725 GA (Regular): PHP 4,250 VIP (inclusive of M&G): PHP 5,300 *Inclusive of ticketing fees.
Philippines IDs were in for another treat as B.I made his way back to the Philippines less than a year after his first fan meet!
South Korean rapper Kim Hanbin, more well-known by the stage name B.I, returned to Manila for an entire concert set, not falling short on performance and fan service. Pesented by Three Angles Production, the multi-talented, singer-songwriter, and producer held the B.I 2023 ASIA TOUR โ L.O.L THE HIDDEN STAGE IN MANILA on March 5, 2023, in the PICC Plenary Hall.
Proving once again his power as a soloist, the K-Pop star pulled in a full house of IDs with new songs in his arsenal and performed never-before-released tracks, some songs even performing for the Philippine crowd for the first time!
Hereโs what we unpacked from the talented artistโs concert with his ever-loyal fans.
Make Me Go BTBT
Opening strong, B.I pulled an explosive start with his most famous and hard-hitting tracks. He performed โBTBTโ, originally released as a single with DeVita and Soulja Boy, and was later included as the first track of his recent mini-album, Love or Loved Part 1, โBe Iโ, a notable track he released when he joined Show Me the Money 3, โOne and Onlyโ, a solo song released from the album Return by his former group iKON and โWaterfallโ, from his first full album Waterfall marking his solo career. All the songs significantly highlighted his rapping and dancing skills.
During his ment, he teased the fans that the ENCORE for the latter part of the show is going to be based on the IDs reaction and energy throughout the evening. The fans showed off and started chanting the Philippinesโ famous โwalang uuwi!โ tagline. Hanbin immediately understood that it meant the fans didnโt want him to go home, and the teasing continued when he responded, โYou guys have to go homeโฆ but we can choose what time.โ
You can tell that the rapper loves his fans and is truly concerned for them when he repeatedly reminds everyone that safety is important. He also constantly asks if everyone is okay, to which the IDs always respond with a resounding yes.
Continuing with his set list, he went on and sang โAlive + Flameโ, and โLoverโ all three songs plucked from his second mini album COSMOS and included โIllusionโ, โGrayโ and โRemember Meโ from his WATERFALL album. He also included the song โGot It Like Thatโ which became a famous TikTok dance trend and โDaydreamโ which featured LeeHi on the track, with which the fans sang along with.
Up Close with Tangerine
Literally getting up close with the fans and throwing out all security measures, B.I hopped off the stage and roamed around the venue to get closer to the fans, something an artist rarely does! While singing Tangerine, Hanbin slowly walked into the pathways and serenaded the crowd. Of course, the IDs are extremely excited about this and we canโt blame them for crowding him as he passes his way through, so Hanbin reminded everyone that he will make his way to the whole venue as long as the fans will let him pass. IDs immediately cleared the way and let everyone get a closer glimpse, a brief interaction, a short eye-to-eye, and all the kilig moments a fan could ask for as he continued to sing โTangerine.โ He followed the song with โNERDโ originally featuring COLDE as he walked back to the stage.
He then sang โSTAYโ which featured Tablo from the album WATERFALL before going backstage for the second part of the set.
James Reid takes over The Hidden Stage
No one was prepared for what came next as B.I briefly took his break from the stage when none other than one of our own, James Reid, came into the show as a special guest! Undoubtedly loved by our own, the crowd went wild as he started his small portion of the evening with โu & iโ, a song James released with CARELESS.
After the song, the duo greeted each other on stage and shared the story with the fans about how they met in a concert of โThe Roseโ in South Korea. B.I shared that he made James promise to be a special guest at his concert if ever they come to the country, which he did!
During this interaction, they asked for suggestions from the fans about what street food they should both try together and James suggested our famous โbalutโ to which Hanbin said they should both try together. Hanbin cutely showed a little jealousy tease, saying the fans screamed louder when James came out. The Philippine IDs assured B.I that heโs the only one for them by cheering for him louder. A super cute interaction indeed!
Hanbin once again gave the floor to James Reid and the blonde, handsome Filipino singer/actor performed โspotlightโ, a song from the album lovescene:.
A very cute VCR appeared after this that garnered some laughs from the fans towards the end of the video as Hanbin asked in the VCR if the crowd would like to join him โat the graduation party.โ We have commonly known that PICC is a graduation ceremony location that even some Philippine IDs went to the venue in their toga! What a fun coincidence!
B.I appeared after wearing a sparkly black jacket and sang โilla illaโ, โEndless Summerโ and โMiddle With Youโ, all three emitting summer vibes. He continued the concert with more songs, all B-Sides of his albums with โKeep Me Upโ, โNumbโ, and โNineteenโ (this part teasing the fans. with a see-through shirt), which led to a fan favorite, title track โCosmosโ. Inspired by the song, the fans started throwing their small confetti in the air whenever Hanbin sings the line, โYou are my cosmos, ๋์ ์ฐ์ฃผ์ผ (My universe)โ before retreating backstage to prepare for the encore because itโs just too short to end the concert just like that!
EN-CORE Memory with B.I
B.I came out and sang โThenโ before talking to the fans again. The artist spoke in Korean for the first time in the night as heโs been well-conversed in English the whole night. He thanked the fans for coming to the concert and thanked the staff, crew, and everyone who made the show possible. He took a picture with the fans after the ment to commemorate the night.
A surprise video appeared on screen and showcased one of the fan projects they prepared for Hanbin. Like their idol, who is also a producer, the IDs prepared, edited, shot, and PRODUCED the song playing in the video. Hanbin was holding his tears back in the middle of the video because of the touching message and the effort they put into him. When he turned around, another fan project was waiting for him as the Philippine IDs put a sticker on their flashlight phones and turned the crowd lights yellow.
After this, a touching performance of โRe-Birthโ ensued, a song that signified Hanbinโs rebirth in the industry as a soloist.
Encoreโฆ For Real
To summon B.I for the encore, the fans needed to muster all they got and scream for him to come out, and as always, the Philippine crowd did not disappoint. Hanbin returned this energy and repeated some songs he already performed earlier in the show, but on a different scale, turning the venue upside down. It was literally a moment to let loose and let go when he sang โFlame.โ The place went on fire when he started spitting his verses, so it was only appropriate when he threw water on the crowd along with his dancers.
He once again sang โIllusionโ and gave his dancers a spotlight by singing โOne and Onlyโ also titled โDotae”.
Making the night more special, B.I performed snippets of tracks for his unreleased album set for release in three to four months time. He made the fans promise that all the songs should not be released on social media, or he wonโt return and Filo IDs kept this promise as no one in any form of social media has released or at least muted the videos uploaded. And you can tell Hanbin canโt get enough of fan interaction when he decided to once again roam around the PICC.
Finally, he performed an encore of โCosmosโ making it more special as he amped up for the last song of the night and thanked the fans a hundredth time that night, promising that he will return. One of the best things at a concert, despite its ending, is something to look forward to, which Hanbin did not fall short of giving. With the unreleased tracks already hinting to be hit, (we can testify to this, theyโre REALLY good), and B.Iโs promise of releasing them very soon, we can expect another concert tour to give us another excuse to use the colorful BINBONG and collect more memories with the shining soloist Hanbin.
The night ended with VIP and Gold ticket holders with a photo op and goodbye session with Hanbin, (we have no idea how he still has energy at this point of the evening), who smiled and posed and greeted the fans warmly despite the interactions lasting only a few seconds. It sure will leave another core memory for the Philippine IDs, whoโs always been two steps behind the multi-talented artist, who never failed to become a huge inspiration.
Words and Photos by Arielle Elep
B.I 2023 ASIA TOUR โ L.O.L THE HIDDEN STAGE IN MANILA was presented by Three Angles Production. Special thanks to Three Angles Production for the invite.
The six-track release of the vowels they orbit deals with braving the challenges in life despite brokenness and pain.
Filipino indie pop/rock band the vowels they orbit has finally released their sophomore EP, tuloy tuloy tuloy!, the highly anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed first record, Ang Unang Ikot.
Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the new EP shows lyrical and music growth without losing the well-rounded charm that made them an instant favorite when they first came out.
Thematically speaking, tuloy tuloy tuloy! speaks about never letting heartbreak get the best of you, and braving the world with newfound determination even when life gets more challenging than usual. The EP also deals with the concept of taking charge of your own story to make it a better one, and embracing the brokenness inside with the wishful thinking that youโll heal and improve someday.
โIt is about finding ourselves caught in the cycle of our own emotions, yet still choosing to move forward,โ the Selos act shares in a collective statement. โBecause this EP is a continuation of the first, the phase of emotions is a bit heavier โ from coping with the unfamiliar feeling of life without your first love in โUnaโ to dealing with grief and the loss of a loved one in โClutch.โ However, it does end on a high note with โIf You Come Back To Me,โ talking about being sure of oneself and not relying on another to live and grow. In the next phase, we are looking forward to more healed feelings.โ
the vowels they orbitโs new EP, tuloy tuloy tuloy! is produced by Rye Sarmiento, guitarist of 6cyclemind and Banda Ni Kleggy, and was recorded in his studio, Backdoor Recording Studio, during a 6-day lock-in session in 2021. Inspired by iconic alt-pop acts The Cardigans and Moonpools & Caterpillars, Sarmiento wanted to capture the โ90s sound in terms of arrangement and vibe, but made it a point to retain the bandโs indie pop influences with a more organic, rock-oriented direction. โWe also gave attention to the performances of each member, doing what they do best individually while still keeping their chemistry as one band.โ
The majority of the songs from tuloy tuloy tuloy! were written and sung by lead vocalist/guitarist Nikka Melchor. Keyboardist Hannah dela Cruz wrote and performed โClutch,โ and Jeremyโs father, Ponciano Sayas, penned โHere In My Arms,โ in which drummer Jeremy is a featured vocalist. The end result is a project that feels singular, yet distinctly unique in their surprising ways.
Aside from โUna,โ โBangungot,โ โClutch,โ โHere In My Arms,โ and โIf You Come Back To Me,โ the EP also features the focus track โSandali,โ which talks about the importance of slowing down and finding the light amidst everything. According to the five-piece act, the song was written by Nikka during the start of the pandemic, thus the lyrics. However, she realized that the message can still be applied to life, in general. โWith so much going on, we tend to wonder when it will end.โ
The EP release will be accompanied by a launch on March 11, 2023 (Saturday) at the 70s Bistro in Quezon City, featuring performances by the vowels they orbit, I Belong To The Zoo, Autotelic, syd hartha, Better Days, Hey June!, and Banda Ni Kleggy.
the vowels they orbitโs โtuloy tuloy tuloy!‘ is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
Solaire Resort Entertainment City celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of exciting events this March 2023. For the music lovers, aside from โSting: My Songsโ concert, David Foster is coming back to the Philippines with the very first 8-show-residency, โDavid Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaireโ concert from March 21 to 26, 2023.
David Foster, the world-famous music icon who has serenaded millions with his chart-topping hit songs is finally back in the Philippines! Hereโs a list of the reasons why you shouldnโt miss THE HITMANโS concert:
HE IS A MULTI-DECORATED GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
David Foster has been collecting Grammy Awards throughout his career. He currently has 16 Grammy Awards including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and racked up three Oscar nominations for โBest Original Songโ on top of his glorious Yamaha piano.
Foster has worked with the brightest and most talented musicians in the world. He had written and produced music for Christina Aguilera, Seal, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Bublรฉโ, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Donna Summer, Olivia Newton-John, Natalie Cole, Josh Groban, Toni Braxton and Alice Cooper, to name a few.
HE IS A MULTI-DECORATED GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
David Foster has been collecting Grammy Awards throughout his career. He currently has 16 Grammy Awards including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and racked up three Oscar nominations for โBest Original Songโ on top of his glorious Yamaha piano.
BENEVOLENT PURPOSE
Aside from being a successful music maker, David Foster draws his inspiration to do more by helping those in need. Foster established a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to Canadian families who are challenged with their non-medical expenses before, during, and after their childrenโs organ transplants to ensure that they are covered throughout the recovery stages.
HE WAS A REAL-LIFE PRODIGY
Born in Victoria, British Columbia, David Foster started learning the piano keys at the age of four and eventually enrolled at the University of Washington for their prestigious music program when he turned 13. From there on, his great career had already bolstered and flourished. At his 8-show-concert, David Foster will be performing with a Yamaha GC1 TA2, officially distributed in the country by Yupangco Music Corporation.
The accomplished musicians defining โFriendsโ in โDavid Foster and Friendsโ concert
One of the concert guests we are quite excited about is David Fosterโs wife, Katharine McPhee. McPhee, American Idol Season 5 runner up is known for her hits โTerrifiedโ and โOver Itโ will be one of the star soloists performing throughout Fosterโs 8-show-residency show at Solaire Resort Entertainment City.
DANIEL EMMET
With his divine voice, Americaโs Got Talent Season 13 finalist is set to blow the Filipino audience with his incredible singing talent. A gifted contemporary singer, Emmet has received amazing feedback when he released his first self-titled album in December 2022. His โUnchained Melodyโ and โYouโre the Inspirationโ revivals are pieces of heaven playing in our ears.
PIA TOSCANO
Incredible American Idol Season 10 finalist, Pia Toscano is also joining the star line-up. Famous for her original single, โThis Timeโ and breathtaking renditions of โAll by Myself,โ โI Have Nothing,โ and โSay You Wonโt Let Go,โ Toscano will dazzle audiences when she lights up the stage with Foster.
MARTIN NIEVERA
A Filipino pride and Solaire Resort ambassador, Martin Nievera will grace the stage of The Theatre at Solaire with David Foster. The Philippine Concert King is expected to sing Fosterโs hits on the concert nights.
MORISSETTE
To complete the incredible set of singers of โDavid Foster and Friendsโ concert, The Voice of the Philippinesโ finalist, Morissette. Dubbed as Asiaโs Phoenix, Morissette will surely give Fosterโs hits a different flavor, alluring the audience as always with her superb performances.
For more updates on Solaire Resort Entertainment Cityโs 10th Anniversary celebrations and for โDavid Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaireโ, follow Solaireโs social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @solairesort.
Netflix has unveiled the first clip and official poster for the upcoming comedy sequel Murder Mystery 2, which stars Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. Originally released in 2019, the film was a huge success.
In the Murder Mystery 2 trailer, we get a glimpse of Nick and Audrey as they arrive on a beautiful island paradise. They were welcomed by Maharajah, who was portrayed by Adeel Akhtar, and Claudette, who was portrayed by Mรฉlanie Laurent.
According to an official synopsis, the film is set four years after the first and follows Nick and Audrey, who “are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private-eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja on his private island.”
“But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin โ making each glamorous guest, family member and the bride herself a suspect,” the synopsis continues.
It concludes, “Murder Mystery 2” sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful โฆ and their long-awaited trip to Paris.”
The highly anticipated action-packed sequel will debut on March 31st only on Netflix.
ICONIC IRISH HITMAKERS THE CORRS GO FULL CIRCLE AS THEY RETURN TO MANILA THIS OCTOBER 2023!
The wait is finally over! Itโs been more than two decades since platinum-selling artists THE CORRS have graced Philippine shores and serenaded their Filipino fans with their now-legendary repertoire and PULP Live World is proud to announce that they are โ indeed โ bringing the magic back with a slated two-night production this October 21 and 22, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Hailed as the most successful โfamily bandโ to emerge from the late 90s (consisting of siblings Andrea Corr on lead vocals, violinist/pianist/vocalist Sharon Corr, drummer/vocalist Caroline Corr, and guitarist/vocalist Jim Corr) the group is scheduled to fly across the globe to personally deliver their smash hits โBreathless,โ โRunaway,โ โWhat Can I Doโ and โAll The Love in The Worldโ to their legion of Pinoy followers who have since made the groupโs songs the soundtrack to their lives, mainly due to The Corrsโ knack for incredibly sincere songwriting and well-crafted overall sound.
Officially formed in 1990 in Dundalk, County Louth Ireland, the group has released seven critically acclaimed studio albums (including their 1995 debut Forgiven, Not Forgotten and their 1997 followup Talk On Corners, their most successful album to dateโฆ), numerous singles, and have sold a whopping collective of 40 million albums worldwide. They have won 24 awards out of 48 nominations over their career, including a BRIT Award for โBest International Bandโ in 1999 and two Grammy Award nominations in 2001 for the songs โBreathlessโ and โRebel Heart.โ
Aside from these accomplishments in the industry, the band and its members are also adored worldwide for their philanthropic activities โ and have been cited for their efforts and contributions to various causes and charities, alongside the biggest artists in the worldโฆ all while preserving their deep connection to their fans worldwide.
Without a doubt, The Corrsโ decade-spanning career of producing numerous hit songs that have marked the hearts and lives of generations of music fans is something no one should miss; definitely, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for serious music fans to revisit a time when songs were made to be nothing short of excellent and endearing.
These upcoming shows will be a full-circle moment The Corrs returns to the very same venue where they last performed in September of 2001. From longtime fans to younger aficionados who may very well be the same age as their children, the music of The Corrs remains timeless – especially to the Filipino people, who now have two chances to relive music history.
Tickets to The Corrs Live in Manila go on sale starting March 19th, 2023 at 12 NN, and will be available at all Ticketnet outlets nationwide and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph. This show is proudly presented by PULP Live World.
For further details and updates, keep tuned in to PULP Live Worldโs social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the website www.pulp.ph.
The Corrs Live in Manila is presented by PULP Live World.
The Asia leg of Styles’ ‘Love on Tour’ will start on March 11 at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and will continue for five more shows around the region. His much-awaited performance at the world’s largest indoor arena is set on March 14 at the Philippine Arena, followed by another event at the Singapore National Stadium on March 17.
Photo by Lloyd Wakefield
After his performance in Singapore, Styles will go to Seoul, Korea to play at the KSPO Dome on March 20, and then finish the tour with two nights at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on March 24 and 25.
The three-time Grammy winner already performed 44 nights in the North America, 13 shows across Latin America and 7 nights in Australia & New Zealand.
The ‘Love on Tour’ was supposed to support Styles’s second solo album, Fine Line, however it has been pushed back to 2021. A great plus for Filipino fans is that English crooner will be performing songs from his highly-acclaimed album, ‘Harry’s House,’ including the smash single ‘As It Was.’
‘Love On Tour’ is the second concert tour by the English singer-songwriter. It supports his second and third studio albums, Fine Line, which were released in 2019, as well as the latest, Harryโs House, which came out on 20 May 2022.
Photo by Lloyd Wakefield
Limited tickets are available at smtickets.com and outlets for Love on Tour at Philippine Arena.
WayV heard your calls and this month, they are gonna come over to where you are, Philippine WayZenNi!
When WayV said they will come back, they meant it with all their hearts and March is a testament to the promise that was kept. Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang will hold WAYV FANMEETING TOUR IN MANILA [PHANTOM] at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 26 at 5 p.m.
The upcoming event will mark the first fanmeeting of the boy group in the Philippines since their debut in 2019. In addition, it will also signal the return of Kun, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang to the country following I-POP U 2022 IN MANILA last October and the first performance of Ten on the Philippine concert stage.
In a video greeting, the members expressed their anticipation to meet their Filipino fans. “We missed you so much that we’re back again on March 26, 5 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum! This time, it’s for our 2023 WayV Fanmeeting Tour [Phantom],” Kun said. Hendery added, “This is also going to be our first solo fanmeeting in the Philippines! Handa na ba kayo?” Ten also promised an exciting show with cool performances for their fans.
WayV’s got a message for you! 💌 Catch them on March 26 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum!
Being multi-talented, it’s no surprise that Jinyoung met and entertained his Ahgases with a night filled with surprises and performances. We dare to say that he provided one of the best fan experiences we’ve ever seen in the K-Pop world.
Hereโs what went down with the heartthrob’s memorable night with the Ahgases, who never failed to paint the town green whenever a GOT7 member turn up on the Philippine shores.
Up close and Personal
A playful and confident Jinyoung greeted the media for a press conference ahead of his scheduled fan concert last Sunday. The questions highlighted the actor/musicianโs career as a solo artist and as an actor and how heโs able to navigate both of them. He made some lighthearted digs with Kring Kim, who was hosting the press conference, further showcasing his charm.
When asked what things changed the most about himself in the past decade, Jinyoung replied that the way he spoke has changed. He mentioned he used to speak in a dialect, but now he speaks in a Seoul dialect. He also made a playful comment about how he got taller along with his muscles!
Ahead of his fan meeting that Sunday, Jinyoung met the members of the press and shared his experiences as a solo artist, acting, and more.
Jinyoung, who has played notable roles throughout the past ten years, was asked about his greatest challenges. Humbly and honestly speaking, the actor said that all of them looked simple in the beginning but they became challenging as he was building the character, so he found all the roles difficult to play. Heโs currently filming โWitchโ a webtoon-based drama and currently plays a character called โDong-Jin.โ Jinyoung expressed that the character is challenging as he had to put a lot of thought into playing it.
He was asked about his future acting goals when the subject of acting came up. As a growing actor, he stated that he wants to test all the parts and play on their many charms, as well as indicate that he wants to play a character his age. When asked if he had any seniors who he looked up to or admired, he cited the veteran actor Lee Byung-Hun, whom he respected and who was recently happy to meet.
As a multi-talented artist, Jinyoung also embarked on a solo music career like the rest of the GOT7 members. He jokingly voiced out that he liked that the preparation time is shorter compared to having all 7 members of GOT7 prepare together. But officially answering the question, despite the short preparation time, he found that being with the members is more enjoyable and he feels lonely at times without them. With a blossoming solo career comes the Rendevouz tour. When was if there were any rendezvous or encounters that he will never forget in his life, he answered having a concert with GOT7 and releasing an album after a long break and after the pandemic is something memorable for him. He said this kind of memory has hit his big, especially performing right in front of the fans.
Ahead of his fan meeting that Sunday, Jinyoung met the members of the press and shared his experiences as a solo artist, acting, and more.
Jinyoung was moved by the thought that despite the fact that GOT7 hasn’t toured in a while, the fans are still eagerly awaiting their arrival. The next time he performs, he wants to bring the GOT7 members along so they may join him and enjoy a joyful performance as a way of showing his appreciation to the fans.
When asked what are his plans for 2023, Jinyoung expressed he wanted to complete the fan meets first, the one in the Philippines and Taiwan successfully. He also wants to do his best with the current drama heโs filming until the end of shooting.
Toward the end of the press conference, he gave the fans a short message:
โI want to thank Philippines Ahgase for waiting for me for such a long time although I was not able to come here for a long time. To make up for the years that we have not met, I want to communicate with the fans by always showing new aspects of me. And thank you always, and I will most definitely come back.โ
PARK JINYOUNG
One of the notable things about his answers is even though they are mostly about him, he is still able to squeeze in something about his group, GOT7, a true testament that even though they are all on their solo careers, the brotherhood still stands.
The Rendezvous
Jinyoung opened the fan meeting with the song โComing Homeโ from JJ Project and his solo song โCotton Candyโโ from his recently released album CHAPTER 0: WITH, which Jinyoung co-wrote and co-produced. He mentioned that he started creating the album around 2-3 years ago.
From the get-go, the concert felt familiar yet new as Jinyoung immediately connected with the fans. There were a lot of back-and-forth jabs and shouts of love between him and the Ahgases. When pointed to doing so many activities and asked how the people around him feel, he mentioned he doesnโt think about it that much as the fans are important and he is doing all the things he does for the fans. A notable moment was when Kring Kim, the lovely host for the evening pointed out that the crowd in a section has caught Jinyoungโs attention a lot with their hyper energy and Jinyoung said, โTHIS IS AHGASEโ, solidifying his closeness with the fandom.
This segment highlights Jinyoungโs acting roles over the years. On stage, four bears recorded his voice. The phrases recorded were keywords related to the time and drama that Jinyoung has accomplished previously.
The first bear said, โAspiring Actorโ which talked about โMy Love Eun-dongโ, in which he reminisced about the role when he was 22 years old. He played a middle school student, who is innocent and sweet. Jinyoung mentioned that playing the character helped shape who he is. The role made him realize that there are things that he can improve in and wanted to do better as an actor. He also re-enacted a moment where he tapped dance for the fans! A proud moment to be his fan isnโt it? Thereโs no better feeling than to see someone you already look up to, do even better than he doing all ready to make you prouder!
The second bear uttered, โBaby Prosecutorโ for the drama, โThe Devil Judge.โ And in line with the character he played, he was asked what superpower he wants to have to which he answered โteleportationโ so he can visit Ahgases more often.
The third bear surprisingly talked in Tagalog, โtumingin sa labas ng bintanaโ, which hinted at the movie โChristmas Carolโ in which he played two roles, a challenging acting venture as both of the characters he played carried intense personalities. The actor mentioned that he learned a lot from playing such characters and at first, he doubted if he would be able to execute good acting for the movie but he found it enjoyable as he did it and learned a lot from the experience. Playing the characters made him realize that it can expand his acting skills and use them in the future.
The fourth bear uttered, โCutie Person, Babiโ was a hint at the second season of the TV show, Yumi’s Cells. He compared himself to Yoo Babi who he mentioned he jokingly had a similarity in terms of attitude: theyโre both good guys. Some of the Ahgases teased him and said otherwise. Kring Kim read a quote from the writers of Yumi Cells that no one can do it better than Jinyoung and they wonโt continue a third season if he wasnโt playing the character.
On the question of what Yumi’s Cells means to him, he mentioned that it was again the acting experience he learned from doing such characters and learned a lot from the seniors that he played the characters with. He expressed that these are little wisdom he picked up and wants to use in the future for other roles. I guess we can all expect more TV dramas and movies from Jinyoung and see more sides of him down the road!
Jinyoungโs role model in terms of acting: JAY B 🙌🏻
Jinyoung said he is honored to have had the opportunity to act alongside Jay B and asked the audience, โHave you watched Dream Knight?โ
One of the most exciting parts of the evening is when Jinyoung prepared a segment where he picked four fans from the lottery box that contained the seat and ticket numbers of fans from the VIP section! The lucky four fans will be going to the stage and will take a picture with Jinyoung using a polaroid camera! Midway through his ticket selection, the singer/actor realized that he will only spend a night with the Philippine Ahgases so he decided to pick another fan, which totals up to 5 lucky fans to get on stage and meet him up close and personal.
One of the notable fans that went up the stage has been a fan of Jinyoung since the beginning of his career, all the way back from JJ Project to GOT7. A well-deserved hug of the night (because yes, Jinyoung hugged ALL of the fans that went to the stage to meet him) was given to the lucky fan, surely gratitude for the continuous support she has given the talented Park Jinyoung.
From putting a towel on the skirted fans who he sat down next to, to endless posing requests and more hugs, plus an additional lucky fan just because the Ahgases requested one more lucky girl whose hands he took, it surely was an image of bliss and what those fanfiction moments we all just read about. Jinyoung looked comfortable and genuinely looked like he was having the time of his life himself.
The handsome man of the hour wanted to share more with the Ahgases of his precious memories by showing never-before-seen pictures. He shared pictures taken by his members (and he said these are special because heโs always the one who takes their pictures), a picture of him in a military uniform (that gathered protests around the theater because of a dread we all fear our male idols have to go through), a picture of him pre-debutโway before debuting in JJ project and memorizing lines and a picture from the location where they shot the photobook, โHey Guysโ all revealed from the syllables of โJinyoungโs Momentsโ respectively.
When asked if there are ways how preserves all the pictures he took, Park Jinyoung answered that he does have a program that keeps all the pictures heโs taken over the years and mysteriously revealed that all of the pictures he got, including the members of GOT7, are there. He previously added that his phone is a โdangerous phoneโ because it has way too many secrets and most probably embarrassing pictures of the seven.
When you thought meeting the fans on stage was over, Jinyoung prepared another portion of the evening to meet his fans up close.
Before the fans entered the theater, they were asked to write small messages in post-its and placed them on a board. During this segment, Jinyoung carefully chose 6 messages from 6 fans and asked them to go up the stage for a gift!
Fans went a whole 360 degrees from the messages: from long heartfelt messages from fans to Ahgases putting stickers on the post-its, hard-hitting one-liners, to a fan asking him on a dance battle (he did do the dance battle!), it was not only fun for the fans who were lucky to go on stage but also to the rest of Ahgases who witnessed these glorious once in a lifetime meet and greets. It was a bonus that he gave them gifts, but to actually hug and even interact with THE Park Jinyoung was something else. The segment ensued various reactions from the crowd and Jinyoung himself as the fans on stage shone with the artist. He mentioned that the fans might be getting a euphoric kick but heโs the one who felt a huge wave of happiness from being able to give the fans happiness.
The second stop of the Rendevouz
While preparing for the second portion of the evening, Mr. Park Jinyoung showed his fans a special behind-the-scenes video of him recording music and doing a dance practice. He emerged wearing a bright blue fluffy sweater and greeted the fans once again.
When asked where did he get the passion and energy he showed in the video, he said that when he realized that people are waiting for him, it motivates him to just keep on going and going and do his best. I think itโs safe to say that the inspiration comes from both ways, Jinyoung and the Ahgases, and Jinyoung did not want to disappoint the fans.
That is why he prepared even more events through the night. He sang a โHappy Birthdayโ to the fans who were celebrating their birthdays in February and asked the fans who were specifically celebrating their birthdays that day to come up on stage! 6 fans in total were celebrating and even though there were only 3 gifts originally for this segment, Jinyoung insisted that they all come up to the stage and give the other 3 gifts, all signed by the man himself.
Just like the first two portions of the evening which included laughter, happiness, and funny moments with fans, this portion was not any different. What made this segment special though was the personalized birthday scrolls Jinyoung gave to the first 3 fans, with customized messages requested by the fans themselves. How lucky it is to meet your idol on your birthday and have him wish you the happiest birthday with gifts? Not everyone can share this experience!
To seal off the first part of the evening, (yes, that was only part one of the evening), he felt energized and felt like it was just the beginning of a concert. Jinyoung sang ballads to the fans that were included in his album Chapter 0: WTH. He passionately sang โLetterโ and โAnimalโ, and beautifully at that.
He showed a video of his career progression right after and jumped on the stage with an energetic classic song he released with JJ Project, called โBounce.โ Of course, a GOT7 medley is a must for a GOT7 member so from the feel-good songs โAโ to โJust Rightโ, and transitioning to the fast-paced โHard Carryโ to โYou Calling my Nameโ, Jinyoung did not miss a beat. He was out of breath after the performance before the sweet fan project the Ahgases prepared.
Ahgases surprised the singer-actor with a fan video message. The 6-minute video featured fans speaking in different dialects of the country, taken from all across the Philippines, and heartwarming messages with clips of him and the rest of the GOT7 members playing in the video. The fans raised their banner while singing his song โSleep Wellโ and you can tell that there were not enough words to describe the incredible love and effort the fans gave him. They commemorated the moment with a picture of the fans and Jinyoung and he was almost speechless after the dedication.
Jinyoung dedicated the pre-encore song to the members of GOT7 and to remember the happy memories he had with them which is titled, โOur Miracle.โ
Encore
The encore is every bit as enjoyable and memorable as the rest of the fan meet as this time we get to see Jinyoungโs artistic side in music. He sang, โSleep Wellโ and gave a message to the fans that he will be leaving for a long period, (literally choked up when he said this because we all know what this means) but thanked the fans anyway for waiting for him. The GOT7 member then mentioned that he wasnโt expecting that heโll be standing in a fan meet without the rest of his members. Still, he expressed his delight to be able to stand on his own, sealing his successful solo artistry. He hopes that his performances and efforts can be a driving force to look forward to the next time Jinyoung and the fans meet again.
After this, he performed the song โDiveโ, a 2021 single he released, and โLast Pieceโ, a GOT7 song from their album Breath of Love: Last Piece, and โNANANAโ from the album GOT7. He dedicated the song โHome Runโ to the groupโs leader, Jay B.
It seemed like Park Jinyoung did not want to go home as he continued to talk to the fans and the Filo Ahgases chanting our ever-famous, โWalang uuwi!โ as we certainly donโt want our idol to go home either. But all good things come to an end and Jinyoung sealed the night with the song โEncoreโ by GOT7.
Jinyoung thanked the fans for the hundredth time that night before saying goodbye and expresses his hope that when he comes back to the Philippines, it will be with all the members of GOT7. You can tell that the beloved group is more of a family than a bunch of friends in a band with the Ahgases always two steps behind wherever they go.
Indeed, GOT7 and the Ahgases are a sealed deal forever and we are all waiting for the moment that one day they do come back together, finally ending the tingi concert version saga of the group, and it will all finally feel like home.
โHello, this is Park Jinyoung. Itโs already been 10 years since we have been together. I cannot express all the love that I have received so far but I wanted to show my love for you, in this letter, although it may be a bit short. Last year, I participated in lots of projects including a show GOT7 project and a solo album. I was so happy spending busy days because you guys, my fans were with me in all those moments like always. I was able to have enjoyable and fulfilling experiences. We have so many differences including nationality and gender but we are connected as one and I can feel that we have the same hearts. Although after this precious moment, we have a short goodbye, like always I will do my best wherever I am so that I can proudly meet my fans. I will wait for the day that we can meet again. I think that our faith and hearts can always be connected. โTill the next time we meet, please stay happy and hold healthy always. Goodbye.โ
PARK JINYOUNG
Words and photos by Arielle Elep
The 2023 PARK JINYOUNG FANCONCERT โ RENDEZVOUS in Manila is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour.
Leading property developer SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is launching its newest advertising campaign, which has a superstar endorser, Korean actor Lee Min Ho.
โIโm honored to be part of the SMDC family. Itโs very important for a person to have a space to call home,โ Lee Min Ho shared. He added that being able to influence home buyers in owning their home is something he is grateful for.
Lee Min Ho is the lead actor of the Korean drama series โBoys Over Flowers,โ โCity Hunter,โ โThe Heirs,โ โThe Legend of the Blue Sea,โ โThe King: Eternal Monarch,โ and โPachinko,โ which established him as a household name worldwide, including the Philippines.
Lee Min Ho is the lead actor of the Korean drama series โBoys Over Flowers,โ โCity Hunter,โ โThe Heirs,โ โThe Legend of the Blue Sea,โ โThe King: Eternal Monarch,โ and โPachinko,โ which established him as a household name worldwide, including the Philippines.
Lee Min Ho has been voted as most favorite actor by the 2022 Overseas Hallyu Report, an international survey conducted in 18 countries by the Republic of Koreaโs Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE). Lee Min Ho, who has topped the list for five consecutive years since 2018, proved that he is an unwavering representative in Korea. Since 2009, he has received numerous awards for excellence in acting, and is considered as one of the most influential global style icons who has the largest number of followers on social media among Korean actors.
SMDC Vice President for Marketing Aye Luna said, โWe are certainly excited to be working with Mr. Lee Min Ho for this campaign. Not only does he embody true luxury and sophistication, he is also a โGood Guyโ in every sense of the word. He cares about his family and fans, and positively contributes to society through his donation platform. This makes him the perfect brand ambassador of SMDC.
As a testament to its commitment to building world-class, master-planned sustainable communities, SMDC was recently named Best Developer in Southeast Asia by Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2022, and received excellence awards for several of its residential condominium developments.
To know more about the campaign, follow SMDC on its official Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok accounts, or visit the SMDC website.
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