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  • beabadoobee Returns Home

    beabadoobee Returns Home

    beabadoobee comes back to the Philippines.

    beabadoobee, whose full name is Bea Kristi Laus, is a British-Filipino singer who became popular on TikTok, particularly among members of Generation Z.

    As soon as I stepped foot into the New Frontier Theater, I realized this to be true; not only were people dressed in a wide variety of bizarre ensembles, including clothes inspired by the grunge movement, to conform to the tastes of the artist. The average age of the crowd made me feel so old. Fans waiting for Beabadoobee to go on stage were making a lot of happy noise.

    The alternative pop singer’s homecoming concert was about to start, and the crowd was excited to see her. In her first set, Beabadoobee performed “Worth It” from her debut album, Fake It Flowers. The song is more energetic and alternative. It was immediately followed by “Together” — off her first album as well. Her infectious enthusiasm inspired the crowd to spontaneously jump and sway to the music.

    Her song “Care” set the tone for the evening, with several of the songs sounding even better performed live. In my opinion, they became much more striking and hard-hitting when they transitioned from bedroom-pop to a harder indie rock sound, expanding upon the preexisting rock aspects in songs like “Dye It Red.”

    For such a young age, she displayed remarkable assurance in her performance and maintained her upbeat, gregarious demeanor throughout. The teenage singer-songwriter showed off her talent by performing her signature gentle, calm vocals against the band’s powerful bass and guitar riffs. beabadoobee’s performance was very interesting because she used the breaks in the music to show off her great voice and get the crowd involved.

    The best way to enjoy beabadoobee’s rock jams is with as much energy as possible. At the concert, hits like “Yoshimi, Forest, Magdalene” and “He Gets Me So High” were amplified in every way. As she floated through her most recent songs, which all hit hard and fast, she took small breaks to talk to the crowd. When she walked to the front of the stage and smiled beautifully, the audience cheered and got a boost of energy.

    Around the middle of the set, beabadoobee played “Sorry”, a song from her Fake It Flowers album that was sad and heartbreaking. She played dissonant chords on a green electric guitar during the song, which helped the listener feel and understand the song’s overwhelming sadness.

    Cuts from her new album Beatopia contributed to the euphoric atmosphere, and they were exactly what we needed that night. Delicate in “See You Soon” and psychedelic grunge in “10:36”, with its catchy chorus of “I don’t want to, Yeah, Yeah,” these songs have quickly become fan favorites.

    The audience sang along as beabadoobee performed “Talk”, a new song off her latest album Beatopia, drawing closer to the stage as they belted out the lyrics. She bid goodbye after the performance of “Last Day On Earth”.

    The audience demanded more, and after a short break, she gave them what they wanted. She walked out onto the stage by herself, strumming her acoustic guitar, and began to perform her smash hit “Coffee”, the slow tune that was sampled in Powfu’s “Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)” and quickly went viral on Tik Tok.

    At long last, the band returned for one more performance. As they began playing “Cologne”, it was evident that it is an absolute fan favorite. The show ended when beabadoobee gave her fans a massive wave before exiting the stage.

    Overall, beabadoobee was intensely concentrated during her performances and seemed comfortable connecting with the audience. She moved out between multiple different guitars throughout her show, proving her musical aptitude (if perhaps anyone in the crowd doubted her abilities), and, above all things, she did seem to be enjoying herself, and the crowd was deeply engrossed in her show.

    Beatopia Tour 2022 in Manila is presented by Live Nation Philippines. Special thanks to Live Nation Philippines for the invite.

    Words by: Daphne Ayala

    Photos by: Cent Bernardo

  • Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo 2022

    Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo 2022

    Eraserheads Reunion Concert Huling El Bimbo on December 22, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds, Paranaque City.

    Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo 2022

    Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro more popularly knows as the Eraserheads will have another reunion concert this December 22, 2022.

    Eraserheads Reunion Concert Tickets Prices:
    Moshpit – P17,260
    VIP – P14,610
    Platinum – P12,180
    Gold – P9,740
    Silver – P5,480
    Bronze – P3,050
    Angkas (Gen Ad) – P1,222

    Tickets available starting October 5, 10am at SM Ticket Outlets or online at smticket.com

    Presented by WEU Events Management Services, Ant Savvy Creatives & Entertainment, Inc. DVent Productions,ย and Myriad.

  • 5 Reasons Why the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila is Worth Going to

    5 Reasons Why the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila is Worth Going to

    The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila is only a few days away!

    Bringing together the biggest and hottest K-Pop acts, the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila promises a show that will definitely give the best concert memories to every attendee on September 23 at the Araneta Coliseum.

    Looking for more reason to get that ticket and attend the concert? We got you covered! Here are five reasons why you never want to miss this Friday’s exciting show.

    2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila
    2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila

    READ: ATEEZ, iKON and GOT7โ€™s Youngjae Confirmed for 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila

    Reason #1: ATEEZ Present!

    The highly-anticipated debut of ATEEZ on the Philippine concert stage will finally happen on Friday. The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila will serve as the first-ever live performance of the boy group in front of their Philippine ATINYs.

    Recently back with their ninth extended play, The World Ep. 1: Movement, Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho are expected to showcase their newest single, “Guerilla”, along with their other hits that will surely fire up the stage.

    Reason #2: Youngjae will sweeten your Friday night!

    GOT7’s Youngjae returns to the Philippines this Friday to kick off the performances at the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila. The vocalist will make Friday evening sweeter for his beloved Ahgase who will welcome him back to the local stage. With hits like “Vibin’” and “Sugar”, among others, plus incredible stage presence, the GOT7 member is ready to take over a bigger stage and give fans a concert like no other.

    In addition, the upcoming event comes a week after Youngjae celebrated his birthday. Are you ready to celebrate his birthday with him? *winks

    Reason #3: Showtime with iKON!

    iKON is coming back to town, bringing their signature swag and oozing presence on the Philippine concert stage once again. Marking their return after almost four years since their first solo concert in the Philippines in 2018, the boy group will reunite with iKONICs who have been patiently waiting for their return.

    With their fourth extended play, Flashback, released in May this year, Jay, Song, Bobby, DK, Ju-ne and Chan will debut their latest single “But You” on the Philippine concert stage. Boasting a wide-range discography, the boy group’s performances will never fall short of delivering stages like no other and the best party-like concert — the iKON way.

    Reason #4: The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila stage design

    Attendees of the second installment of the 2022 K-Pop Masterz will see their favorite K-Pop stars on a massive stage that goes around the VIP standing area with an extended stage that also serves as the divider between the VIP standing A and B. With such stage design, idols and fans become closer as idols are provided more space to perform and go around.

    Reason #5: Added perks!

    Aside from the opportunity to meet your favorite K-Pop acts, Youngjae, ATEEZ, and iKON, you will also get the chance to win special fan benefits, including exclusive photocard, signed albums, and signed posters. According to PULP Live World’s Happee Sy-Go, more perks are being prepared for fans that will be announced soon, including a photo opportunity!

    All ticket holders will also bring home a souvenir show card.

    Get your tickets today via TicketNe outlets and online and be part of another spectacular show with your fellow ATINYs, Ahgase, and iKONICs. In addition, Ryan Bang will also join the fun as that night’s host!

    The 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila is presented by PULP Live World.

  • Kang Daniel Brings First Parade Tour to Manila in October

    Kang Daniel Brings First Parade Tour to Manila in October

    The Nation’s Center is coming to the Philippines soon!

    South Korean singer-actor Kang Daniel heads to Manila in October as the first stop of his First Parade Tour in Asia. Presented by Wilbros Live, KANG DANIEL CONCERT – FIRST PARADE IN MANILA will take place on October 22 at the New Frontier Theater.

    Tickets to the concert will go on sale starting October 1 via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph. Check out the ticket prices and fan benefits below:

    • VIP Standing – Php 10,000
    • Regular Standing – Php 7,500
    • Loge – Php 7,500
    • Balcony A – Php 5,000
    • Balcony B – Php 3,500

    Please note that the prices above are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    Konnect Entertainment confirmed that the singer-actor will embark on his first solo concert Asia tour, beginning this year until early next year. The Asia tour will kick off in Manila on October 22 and will see him perform in other Asian cities including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. In addition, the concert tour is expected to expand to the Americas and Europe.

    Previously, Kang Daniel held his first concert in Seoul after three years with domestic and foreign fans flocking to the arena to witness his return to the concert stage.

    The multi-hyphenate star Kang Daniel

    Dubbed the Nation’s Center, the singer-actor is at the forefront of the Korean entertainment scene, forging a career as a singer-songwriter, actor, and CEO of his own entertainment company.

    In 2022, he made his official debut as an actor with Rookie Cops. His performance in the series earned him the Popularity Award from the Blue Dragon Series Awards and the Outstanding K-Pop Idol from the Seoul International Drama Awards.

    This year also saw him release his first studio album, The Story, fronted by “Upside Down”. The album peaked at number three on the weekly Gaon Album Chart and at number nine on the monthly Gaon Album Chart. “Upside Down” also gave him a number two on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart and a music show trophy from Show! Music Core.

    Kang Daniel will also make his debut in Japan this year with the extended play, Joy Ride, led by the single “TPIR”. Alongside his music career, he also established himself as a sought-after host, serving as the MC in Mnet’s Street Woman Fighter, Street Dance Girls Fighter, and Street Man Fighter.

    KANG DANIEL CONCERT – FIRST PARADE IN MANILA is presented by Wilbros Live.

  • KinnPorsche The Series World Tour in Manila Set for October

    KinnPorsche The Series World Tour in Manila Set for October

    The cast of KinnPorsche The Series will bring their world tour to Manila this year!

    Cast members of the popular Thai boys’ love series KinnPorsche The Series will embark on a world tour this year that will see them in the Philippines in October.

    Presented by Live Nation Philippines and PULP Live World, the Manila stop of the KinnPorsche The Series World Tour is happening on October 22 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

    Tickets to the show are available via SM Tickets outlets and thru online at www.smtickets.com.

    Check out the ticket prices below:

    • VIP PACKAGE 1 – Php 14750
      • 1 VIP Ticket
      • 1:16 Photo
      • Digitally signed photo
      • Hand card
      • KinnPorsche foldable fan
    • VIP PACKAGE 2 – Php 11000
      • 1 VIP Ticket
      • Group photo 10:16
      • Signed poster
      • Hand card
      • KinnPorsche foldable fan
    • VIP 1 and 5 – Php 7000
    • VIP 2, 3, and 4 – Php 6500
    • LBA Premium – Php 6000
    • LBA Regular – Php 5500
    • LBB Premium – Php 5000
    • LBB Regular – Php 4500
    • UB Premium – Php 2500
    • UB Regular – Php 2000
    • Gen Ad – Php 1500

    KinnPorsche The Series is a Thai action romance drama that stars Mile Phakphum Romsaithong as Kinn and Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat as Porsche. The series follows the story of Kinn, the second son and de facto heir of the Theerapanyakun crime family, and Porsche, a local bartender and underground fighter who became Kinn’s bodyguard.

    In addition to Mile and Apo, Bible, Build, Jeff, Barcode, Tong, Bas, Job, Us, JJ, Ta, Nodt, Perth, Ping, and Pong will join the world tour. Aside from the Philippines, the cast of the series will also meet their fans in other countries in Asia including Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan. The world tour will also see the cast members in Europe, North America, and more.

    KinnPorsche The Series World Tour in Manila is presented by Live Nation Philippines and PULP Live World.

  • All the Moments We Love in (G)I-DLE’s First Manila Concert

    All the Moments We Love in (G)I-DLE’s First Manila Concert

    Taking out a Polaroid and keeping all the memories of (G)I-DLE’s first Manila concert!

    For the first time, South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE met Filipino Neverland in the Manila stop of the JUST ME ()I-DLE World Tour, giving them incredible and unforgettable show at the New Frontier Theater last September 11.

    Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi, and Shuhua blew minds in their performances and got everyone in the venue charmed by their sweetness and energy during their ments. From the opening VCR to the promises of meeting each other again, there are so many moments and memories we never want to forget from that evening.

    Look back with us as we recount the moments we will definitely engrave from that incredible show.

    Photo from PULP Live World

    “Oh My God”: (G)I-DLE takes the stage!

    When the opening VCR played, everyone knew that we are counting the seconds before the girls take the stage. Anticipation enveloped the venue. Following the end of the VCR, smoke covered the stage as the screams went louder and louder.

    Minnie’s voice resonated at the New Frontier Theater as she sings the first lines of “Oh My God“, the girl group’s 2020 song from the extended play, I Trust. The crowd was hyped as they sing along to the song — very understandable because the concert marked the girl group’s first solo concert in the Philippines.

    “Hi, guys! We are (G)I-DLE!”

    The energy continued to go up with (G)I-DLE’s stages of “Villain Dies” and “LATATA“. As the girls give their all in their stages, the crowd also reciprocated the energy with their unwavering cheers that Yuqi even commented, “Your scream, oh my god! Thank you so much!”

    Following the end of the first set of performances, Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi, and Shuhua greeted Filipino Neverland with “Hi, guys! We are (G)I-DLE!”, introducing themselves to their local fans for the first time in concert in the country.

    “2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR JUST ME ()I-DLE is finally here in Manila,” Miyeon said. They then went on to individually introduce themselves and highlight their individual charms.

    Continuing on to deliver nothing but the best performances, the girls performed “Blow Your Mind”, “Seรฑorita”, “DUMDi DUMDi”, and “Luv U”.

    Photo from PULP Live World

    The trilogy – “Hann (Alone)”, “Hann (Alone in Winter)”, and “HWAA”

    Clad in red and white, (G)I-DLE returned on stage with a beautiful stage of “Hann (Alone in Winter)”. It was impressive and a moment to deeply take in the girls’ beautiful voices resonating loud and clear at the venue, partnered with soft yet strong movements that bring out the emotions — emotions heightened as they followed with “Hann (Alone)”. Do you remember, you remember, remember what you said? (said)

    They then addressed the audience once again with Yuqi encouraging Neverlands to make friends with one another. She even went beyond teaching them fun ways how to interact with each other.

    Bringing the moon down to the New Frontier Theater, (G)I-DLE gave a celestial performance of “Moon” and “Already”, made more beautiful by the bright red moon backdrop. Pausing for a moment to interact with fans, the girls gifted Neverland with snippets of songs not part of the setlist, but they know fans would want to hear. Minnie wowed with “Dahlia” from the I Burn album, while Yuqi, Miyeon, and Soyeon performed their solo songs “Giant”, “Drive”, and “Beam Beam”, respectively.

    Taking the stage, the girls completed the trilogy with “HWAA”, the lead single of their 2021 album, I Burn.

    They are the QUEENS like a LION!

    One of the most highly-anticipated performances of the evening, “LION” showcased (G)I-DLE as the queens on stage with their outstanding vocals dominating the whole venue — fired up by Soyeon’s powerful rap. Bringing out their rockstar personas, the girls went on to perform “LIAR”.

    After a short VCR, they came back on stage, hyping up the crowd and getting them to jump with “Never Stop Me”. The energy was undeniably high with Neverland singing along to “Uh-Oh”. And with a bit of practice and preparation led by (G)I-DLE themselves, Filipino Neverlands took over with “MY BAG“.

    Proving over and over again that Manila got the best crowd, fans definitely made the girls proud as they loudly sing along — with Soyeon being more than happy and proud to give her part to the amazing Manila crowd!

    The energy truly never stop as it continued to go up with “POP/STARS”.

    “We will be back again!”: (G)I-DLE promises to see Philippine Neverland again.

    But like everything else, all good things must come to an end. The girls took time to relay their message of thanks and promise of seeing their Filipino Neverland again during the ment.

    Minnie promised that they will surely be back again, ending her ment with “Thank you and I love you all!”. Yuqi called the concert a “dream come true” and said she felt Manila’s passion. She also expressed her desire to come back to the Philippines for the next world tour. “I’m sure if we have a chance, we will be back. I’m sure. Manila Neverland, you have my words,” she remarked. Yuqi also playfully added, “You know me, CEO of Cube Entertainment,” earning laughs and loud cheers from the crowd who chanted her name.

    With pride, Miyeon took charge of introducing the final song prior to the encore — the song that topped music charts in South Korea, “TOMBOY“. With so much excitement, fans were more than willing to join the girls in singing “Yeah, I’m fu- tomboy“!

    Take out the Polaroid: Encore stages of “i’M THE TREND” and “Polaroid”

    (G)I-DLE closed the JUST ME ()I-DLE World Tour in Manila with a fun stage of “i’M THE TREND” and a sweet rendition of “Polaroid”. The girls then went around the stage to wave to fans and say their goodbyes, greeting and bowing to Filipino Neverland in the same words they said hello — “We are (G)I-DLE!”

    Definitely keeping all the memories of that evening, JUST ME ()I-DLE World Tour in Manila was a one-for-the-books show that brought together amazing artists and an equally amazing crowd with an energy never dying down.

    Photo from PULP Live World

    The 2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR – JUST ME ()I-DLE in Manila is presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

    Event covered by Danica

  • NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes Headline I-POP U 2022 Manila

    NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes Headline I-POP U 2022 Manila

    I-POP U 2022 Manila gears up for an exciting show this October!

    The long list of events for 2022 continues to grow with DNM Entertainment adding another show to mark on everyone’s calendar — the I-POP U 2022 Manila.

    The upcoming event will be happening at the Araneta Coliseum on October 21, 8 p.m., bringing together the hottest K-Pop acts NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes. The show will see NCT Dream members Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung back in Manila this year. In addition, it will serve as the first event of WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes in the Philippines.

    Tickets will go on sale starting October 1, 12 noon, via TicketNet outlets and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph.

    Ticket prices are as follows:

    • SVIP STANDING – Php 12,000
    • SVIP SEATED – Php 12,000
    • VIP – Php 9,500
    • Lower Box A – Php 8,500
    • Lower Box B – Php 7,500
    • Upper Box – Php 5,000
    • General Admission – Php 2,500

    Please note that ticket prices may be subject to ticketing charges.

    Check out the FAQs on ticket selling to prep you in securing your ticket to the I-POP U 2022 MANILA.

    Ready to meet their Filipino fans

    NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes are more than ready to meet their Filipino fans and perform in front of them on October 21.

    The boy groups shared their excitement to perform in the Philippines in greeting videos posted by DNM Entertainment.

    Get ready for NCT Dream, WayV, Golden Child, and Xdinary Heroes!

    NCT Dream debuted in 2016 with “Chewing Gum”, making the boy group the third NCT sub-unit. Following five extended plays and a single album, the boys marked 2021 with the release of their first studio album, Hot Sauce, and its repackaged version, Hello Future. The album earned the boy group the “double million sellers” title for selling more than two million copies — a feat they achieved in 16 days. But this record will be broken in 2022 with their second studio album, Glitch Mode, which sold more than two million copies in a week.

    NCT Dream recently wrapped up NCT Dream Tour “The Dream Show 2: In a Dream at the Olympic Stadium.

    NCTzens are really up for a treat in I-POP U MANILA 2022! Aside from NCT Dream, WayV will also headline the event, marking its debut on the Philippine concert stage. WayV, which stands for “We are your Vision, is the fourth sub-unit and China-based unit of NCT. Since debuting in 2019, the boy group has released three extended plays and a repackaged album, one studio album, and a single album.

    WayV received various accolades and recognitions, including Best New Asian Artist from Mnet Asian Music Awards, Best Dance Performance and People’s Choice Award from the Asian Pop Music Awards, and Asia Celebrity Award from the Asia Artist Awards.

    After years of waiting, fans of Golden Child can finally rejoice as the boy group is heading to the Philippines this October and treat you to great performances at the I-POP U MANILA 2022. Golden Child debuted in 2017 with the extended play, Gol-Cha!, becoming the first boy group of Woollim Entertainment in seven years since Infinite.

    In August 2022, Golden Child came out with their sixth extended play, Aura, with “Replay” as the lead single. Prior to the release of the EP, the boy group wrapped up the 2022 Golden Child US Concert Tour – Play, performing in ten US cities from June to July of this year.

    Another first-timer on the Philippine concert stage, Xdinary Heroes will grace the show, bringing their music live to their Filipino fans. The band debuted in 2021 under JYP Entertainment’s sub-label, Studio J. To mark their debut, the band released the single “Happy Death Day” which debuted at the 12th spot on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

    In 2022, Xdinary Heroes released their first extended play, Hello, World!.

    I-POP U MANILA 2022 is presented by DNM Entertainment and YOD Entertainment.

  • Now is your chance to be part of the next global K-pop boy group

    Now is your chance to be part of the next global K-pop boy group

    South Koreaโ€™s entertainment giant CJ ENM is collaborating with Richard Juanโ€™s company 28 Squared Studios, alongside 360 Entertainment and Bhouse Studio, to facilitate the Boys Planet global K-Pop boy band Philippine audition.

    After the success of Girls Planet 999 which launched Kep1er, CJ ENM’s music channel Mnet announced in early August that there will be an upcoming global K-Pop project called Boys Planet “that will launch the next biggest boy band.”

    Boys Planet has been holding auditions around the world. BHouse and 360 Entertainment have already held auditions in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and now in the Philippines.

    “Mnet aims to create a global K-pop boy group that will lead the next generation of K-Pop. Finalists that are chosen by the global audience will be promised their debut in 2023,” CJ ENM said on its press release.

    Kapamilya actor and host Richard Juan, who is the CEO and co-founder of 28 Squared Studios, hopes that the audition will pave the way to bring Filipino talents to the K-Pop scene.

    “I strongly believe we have many world-class Filipino talents out here and itโ€™s high time to further show the world what we can do. Hopefully, this Philippine audition in one of the biggest talent competitions on Mnet, or even in Korea, will create the path for Filipino talents to raise our flag in the K-Pop scene,” he remarked.

    “I personally would audition for thisโ€ฆ if I was 10 years younger,โ€ he joked. โ€œIโ€™m looking forward to seeing our talented Filipino auditionees next week,” the 28 Squared Studios executive added.

    Boys 13 years old and above can audition regardless of nationality and country of residence. All personal trainees, contracted trainees, and debuted artists are welcomed to participate.

    The audition in the Philippines will happen at True Creators Studio on September 14. Participants can perform any of the audition categories which include vocal, rap, and dance.

    In order to manage the number of auditionees and observe proper COVID protocols, participants are required to sign up via the given Google form link here or by scanning the QR code on the poster to apply for the audition before the on-site audition date.

    In the form, the following information are included:

    1. Personal data
    2. Audition categories to perform at on-site audition (choose one)
      A. Vocal: Acapella
      B. Rap: No music accompaniment
      C. Dance: Self-choreography or Dance Cover โ€“ K-Pop or English songs
    3. Photos

    After the submission of application, participants will be contacted by 28 Squared Studios for confirmation. Following the confirmation, participants must be present at the on-site audition at the given time slot.

    28 Squared Studios is a production and media company founded by actor and host Richard Juan in the Philippines.

    CJ ENM is a South Korean entertainment company that owns Mnet, tvN, OCN, Studio Dragon, among others.

    360 Entertainment is a talent management, international PR, marketing, and creative production company in South Korea.

  • The Script releases new song ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’

    The Script releases new song ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’

    Itโ€™s been a memorable summer for The Script as theyโ€™ve been busy taking their Greatest Hits tour around the UK and Ireland, with highlights including huge shows at Londonโ€™s O2, Edinburgh Castle and Dublinโ€™s 3Arena. In Dublin they premiered the new song โ€˜Dare You To Doubt Meโ€™, which received a rapturous reception on the night and resulted in fans flooding the bandโ€™s social media account to ask when the song would be released. Now the day is finally here as The Script release โ€˜Dare You To Doubt Meโ€™.

    The power of positivity that surges through The Scriptโ€™s lyrics is a huge part of their appeal, and itโ€™s something that โ€˜Dare You To Doubt Meโ€™ has in abundance. The message is simple: if someone doubts you, donโ€™t be disheartened – stay determined, do your best, and youโ€™ll prove them wrong. Itโ€™s set to music which is just as uplifting, with Danny Oโ€™Donoghueโ€™s soaring hook and feelgood flow complemented by rousing trumpets and sparkling piano.

    Danny says, โ€œWith everything going on in the world we want to spread a positive message that no matter how hard things are, weโ€™ll all come out the other end bigger, better and stronger. Donโ€™t think so? Well, I dare you to doubt me!โ€

    Danny and bandmate Mark Sheehan wrote โ€˜Dare You Doubt Meโ€™ around the opening days of this summerโ€™s arena tour, with co-writers and regular collaborators Jimbo Barry and David Lucius King as well as Toby Gad (John Legendโ€™s โ€˜All Of Meโ€™, Beyoncรฉโ€™s โ€˜If I Were A Boyโ€™). It was subsequently produced by Jimbo Barry, Danny and Mark.

    The Script will return to the road later this month for shows in Australia and Asia before they tour Europe in November. Please see their website for a full list of dates and ticket information.

  • 7 (G)I-DLE Songs that You Need on Your Playlist

    7 (G)I-DLE Songs that You Need on Your Playlist

    Listening to (G)I-DLE will definitely make every day a better day!

    Since debuting in 2018, South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE created waves in the K-Pop scene with their impressive musicality and artistry as they confidently explore different genres, reflect various themes, and tell stories in their every release.

    In an interview with Rolling Stone India, leader Soyeon talked about challenging societal norms. “The key is having a solid opinion and not giving in or being wavered by external [societal] factors. We think itโ€™s important to constantly do it over and over again rather than doing it just once and giving up. If you keep proving your worth to people, they will eventually grasp and respect it,โ€ she said.

    Indeed, the discography of (G)I-DLE reflects their drive to empower and inspire others to take courage. Although this list could never give justice to the amazing songs of the girl group that make up their whole discography, it’s time for you to listen to these songs and add them to your everyday playlist. Or listen to them every day as we count down to (G)I-DLE’s upcoming Manila concert, happening on September 11!

    READ: (G)I-DLE is coming to Manila this September

    LATATA

    • 2018
    • I Am

    (G)I-DLE debuted strong as the girls dropped “LATATA” as the title track of their debut extended play, I Am. Leader Soyeon wrote the song and teamed up with music producer Big Sancho in the song’s production.

    Paper Magazine ranked it number 14 in its year-end list of Top 20 K-Pop Songs of 2018. It also gave the girl group three music show wins. In addition, “LATATA” peaked at the fourth spot on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart and the 12th spot on Gaon Digital Chart.

    HANN (Alone)

    • 2018
    • Digital Single

    Following “LATATA”, (G)I-DLE returned with the digital single “HANN (Alone). Soyeon, who wrote the lyrics, once again collaborated with Big Sancho in the production of the song.

    The song won three music shows and made it to the year-end lists of Bugs, Dazed, Idolator, The Young Folks, and KultScene. Dazed, which put the song at number three on its list, described it as, “Theatrical strings peek through the mix, the chorus is punctured by a gleaming, high-pitched effect for an alien-like quality, and even when itโ€™s at its warmest and most approachable, the girls, particularly Soyeon, infuse it with a take-no-prisoners haughtiness that makes โ€œHANNโ€ incredibly compelling.”

    “HANN (Alone)” peaked at number two on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart and number eight on Gaon Digital Chart.

    LION

    • 2019
    • Queendom Final Comeback & I Trust

    “LION” was originally released as part of the extended play, Queendom Final Comeback, which comprised songs recorded by Queendom contestants, including (G)I-DLE. Soyeon wrote the lyrics to the songs and worked again with Big Sancho in composing, producing, and arranging the song.

    The girl group then released the song as part of their third extended play, I Trust. Billboard named the song one of the best K-Pop songs in 2019, putting it at number nine. L. Singh of Billboard stated, “Every part of this anthem is brimming with untamed, frenetic, self-assured power thatโ€™s channeled into its booming rhythms, more appropriate for a battlefield than a stage.”

    With “LION”, (G)I-DLE took home the Best Female Performance Award at the 2020 Golden Disc Awards.

    Oh My God

    • 2022
    • I Trust

    Another song from the EP, I Trust, “Oh My God” served as the title track of the EP. The girl group also released an English version of the song, which, according to Miyeon, is a gift for their international fans, following the postponement of their I-Land: Who Am I World Tour in 2020 due to the CoViD-19 pandemic.

    Soyeon once again took charge of the songwriting, working together on the production with Big Sancho. Dazed wrote about “Oh My God” in its year-end list, where it placed at number 18, “‘Oh My God’ plays against form with an identikit intro/outro and elimination of a bridge, but the crooning, self-flagellating verses and Soyeonโ€™s wickedly remorseless rap crawl deep under the skin.”

    HWAA

    • 2021
    • I Burn

    “HWAA” marked (G)I-DLE’s return with their new extended play, I Burn, in 2021. Soyeon wrote the lyrics for “HWAA” and worked with Pop Time for the production.

    With the song, the girl group took home ten music show trophies and received nominations from the 2022 Gaon Chart Music Awards and the 2022 Golden Disc Awards. Billboard also listed it among the 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021. Jeff Benjamin of Billboard wrote, “‘HWAA’ created something that stood out and continued to sound fresh throughout 2021.”

    TOMBOY

    • 2022
    • I Never Die

    “TOMBOY” saw Soyeon work again with Pop Time on the song production, while taking charge of the song lyrics. The song served as the lead single of the girl group’s first studio album, I Never Die. Released in 2022, the song got both local and international K-Pop fans jamming to the song — its popularity was further reflected in its chart performance.

    “TOMBOY” debuted at number two and peaked at number one on Gaon Digital Chart. It also placed 12th on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart.

    MY BAG

    • 2022
    • I Never Die

    Another must-add song to your playlist, “MY BAG” is part of the studio album, I Never Die. Soyeon wrote the song and worked with Nathan on its production. The song charted at the 22nd spot on Gaon Digital Chart.

    The Kraze Magazine‘s Sofia Gomez wrote about the song, “When โ€œMY BAGโ€ plays on your speakers, this is the moment to have fun and enjoy the vibey hip-hop track that will be liked by many for its eccentric style.” Moreover, the song also features all of the members rapping to the beat.

    We got seven songs for you, but (G)I-DLE has so much more songs that deserve a spot on your playlist. Gear up for the 2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR: JUST ME ()I-DLE IN MANILA with a day filled with the girl group’s music!

    Tickets to the concert are still available via TicketNet online and outlets and see the girl group perform in their first solo concert in the Philippines at the New Frontier Theater on September 11.

    2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR: JUST ME ()I-DLE IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World.

  • Lola Amour releases new dates for Fallen Concert tour

    Lola Amour releases new dates for Fallen Concert tour

    Isnโ€™t it sad when your favorite band has a show you canโ€™t go to because youโ€™re in another city? Thankfully, this wonโ€™t be a problem for Lola Amour fans, as theyโ€™re taking their Fallen Concert tour to different cities around the country!

    Aside from performing in Makati, the OPM indie band is set to perform shows in Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Pampanga, and Cebu. This comes after kicking off their tour last July at the Ayala Malls Circuit Activity Center.

    โ€œWe’ve only had a couple of out of town gigs in the past. I can’t wait to visit places I haven’t been to, and to play in front of new faces!โ€ shared Raymond King, Lola Amourโ€™s bassist.

    Lola Amourโ€™s next show will be at the Ayala Malls Capital Central in Bacolod this September 10. Admission is completely free, and fans can check out the mechanics of the meet and greet on the Ayala Malls Capital Central Facebook page. Lola Amour will also be joined by special guests Dizzy on Swings and &ND for the Bacolod leg of their tour.

    After Bacolod, the band will have another show this September in Cagayan de Oro, where theyโ€™ll be joined by Soulthrll. Fans in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu can then catch them on various concert dates come October. Those watching their U.P. Town Center show will also have the opportunity to catch guest performances from Leanne & Naara and Arthur Miguel. The last leg of the Fallen concert tour will happen in Pampanga on November 12th.

    Their line up of songs include fan favorites โ€œFallen,โ€ โ€œMaybe Maybe,โ€ โ€œPwede Ba,โ€ and a new song the band premiered last July called โ€œDahan-Dahan.โ€ The tour marks a milestone for the band, which is something that lead vocals and guitarist Pio Dumayas acknowledges.

    โ€œAs a band, we’ve always wanted to go on tour and explore places we’ve never been to. It’s been six years since we started, so I’m just really proud of how far we’ve come now that we’re going on tour,โ€ he said.

  • Gulf Kanawut to Meet Filipino Fans in 1st Manila Fan Meeting

    Gulf Kanawut to Meet Filipino Fans in 1st Manila Fan Meeting

    Gulf joins the lineup of events happening this year with his first fan meeting in the Philippines!

    Thai actor and model Gulf Kanawut will make his way to the Philippines next month, ready to meet his Filipino fans. Presented by PULP Live World, GULF 1ST FAN MEETING IN MANILA is happening on October 2 at the New Frontier Theater.

    Tickets to the fan meeting will go on sale starting September 18 at 12 noon via TicketNet outlets and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph.

    Prices of tickets are as follow:

    • ROYALTY – Php 8,500
    • VIP A – Php 7,500
    • VIP B – Php 6,500
    • VIP C – Php 4,500
    • General Admission – Php 2,500

    The prices above are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    Fan benefits per tier:

    All ticket holders will take home an exclusive photocard and a souvenir show card. Meanwhile, Royalty, VIP A, B, and C ticket holders will be part of the send-off session and bring home a signed poster.

    • ROYALTY – a photo opportunity with a group of 10 people, a 1:1 photo opportunity (raffled), and a signed polaroid (raffled)
    • VIP A – a photo opportunity with a group of 15 people, a 1:1 photo opportunity (raffled), and a signed Polaroid (raffled).
    • VIP B – a photo opportunity with a group of 20 people (raffled), and a signed Polaroid (raffled)
    • VIP C – a photo opportunity with a group of 20 people (raffled)

    With the announcement, fans of the Thai actor did not hold back in expressing their excitement to welcome him and meet him at the New Frontier Theater. The hashtag #GulfinManila2022 quickly overtook the top Twitter trends in the Philippines.

    Meet Gulf Kanawut

    Gulf started his acting and modeling career in 2015. In 2019, following a hiatus, the Thai actor and model returned to the small screen, bringing to life the character of Type in the well-loved Thai BL series, TharnType: The Series.

    The following year, Gulf reprised his role as Type in TharnType Special: Our Final Love and TharnType 2: 7 Years of Love. His portrayal of Type earned Rising Star and Best Young Actor awards at the Kazz Awards 2022. Yniverse Awards 2020 also recognized him as Moon of the Yniverse and ICONIC STAR of the Yniverse. In 2021, Kazz Awards named him Attractive Young Man of the Year.

    Aside from his upcoming dramas, Gulf has so much in store for his fans with a fan meeting tour set to visit Asian cities such as Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Tokyo, Manila, and Seoul. Moreover, Filipino fans will enjoy every moment of the Manila fan meeting as it will serve as the Thai actor’s first time holding such an event in the country.

    GULF 1ST FAN MEETING IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World.

  • Two-day Korea travel fair marks Korea Tourism Organization’s (KTO) 10th anniversary in the Philippines

    Two-day Korea travel fair marks Korea Tourism Organization’s (KTO) 10th anniversary in the Philippines

    On September 10 and 11, 2022, the Glorietta Activity Center and Palm Drive Activity Center in Makati City will host the “2022 Korea Festival,” an event hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the KTO’s Manila Office. It is hoped that a massive Korea Travel Fair at the 2022 Korea Festival will pique Filipinos’ interest in visiting Korea and highlight the country’s rich cultural history. This event marks the first time the Embassy, the KTO, and the KCC have together celebrated Chuseok, the Korean national Thanksgiving holiday.

    The Embassy, the Korea Tourism Organization, and the Korea Cultural Center have joined forces to host a two-day celebration of Korean culture and tourism. Wearing Hanbok, or Korean traditional clothes, playing Korean traditional games like ddakji, dalgona sweets, and jegichagi, and studying Hangeul, or Korean calligraphy, are all options for participants interested in showcasing tradition and Korea’s historically rich culture. Given that it is also Chuseok in Korea, it would be remiss of us not to mention the annual tradition of creating and eating Songpyeon, or half-moon-shaped rice cakes, which is a staple of the Korean Chuseok celebration. Meanwhile, up-to-date pursuits include busking and picnicking like you’re in Hongdae or along the Han River.

    As of June 1, 2022, Filipinos will once again be able to visit Korea as tourists. By August of 2022, the number of Filipinos visiting Korea had increased by almost 60% year over year. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is teaming up with seven (7) airlines and five (5) local travel agencies to offer exclusive promo fares and installment deals for this weekend’s Korea Travel Fair, in the hopes of rekindling Filipinos’ interest in traveling abroad and encouraging them to make Korea their first international destination after the pandemic. Korean Air, Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines, Fly Gangwon, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia make up the other seven airlines. BPI credit and debit cardholders will have access to a variety of convenient payment choices and flexible financing plans at participating travel agencies such Ark Travel Express, Horizon Travel & Tours, Pan Pacific Travel Corporation, Rakso Air Travel & Tours, and Travel Specialist Ventures. During the promotional time, visitors who make purchases from the participating partners can redeem unique gifts from KTO.

    The K-pop soloist and ex-member of SISTAR, SOYOU, will fly all the way from Korea to play for Filipino fans on September 11, 2022, as part of the festivities. She will perform several of her most well-known songs, such as “I Miss You” from the Korean drama Goblin, “Rain” with EXO’s Baekhyun, and the international smash hit “Some” with Junggigo. Artists of Korean origin such as Painters and Superstick will also be in attendance at the Manila show. The two-day stage program will feature live musical performances, a travel quiz and conversation show, entertaining games, and a blend of modern and traditional activities.

  • HALLYUween 2022 Mixes Halloween, K-Pop, and P-Pop in a First-of-its-Kind Show

    HALLYUween 2022 Mixes Halloween, K-Pop, and P-Pop in a First-of-its-Kind Show

    K-Pop’s fiercest lineup and P-Pop’s rising star join hands in a one-of-a-kind HALLYUween 2022 that will make you scream with excitement!

    Gear up for the biggest Halloween treat this October with K-Pop stars CL, EPIK HIGH, PENTAGON, KARD, GAHO X KAVE, and DJ SODA headlining HALLYUween 2022 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 29. Joining the star-studded K-Pop lineup is the Philippines’ very own Aces of P-Pop, BGYO.

    Tickets to the first-of-its-kind show will go on sale starting October 2 at 12 noon via SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online thru www.smtickets.com. Check out the ticket prices and seat plan below:

    • Gangnam/Apgujeong – VIP Table of 8 pax
    • Itaewon/Myeondong – Php 12,000
    • Insadong – Php 10,000
    • Hongdae – Php 8,000
    • Jongno – Php 5,500
    • Hyehwa – Php 4,500
    • Namdaemun – Php 3,500
    • Dongdaemun – Php 2,500

    Please note that the prices are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    For VIP table reservations, interested goers may email vip@hallyuween.com.

    The Gangnam and Apgujeong Districts of HALLYUween are home to VIP Tables. To provide you with the best possible perspective of the performance, it is a specifically designed raised space that is situated on both sides of the stage. You may hang around here with your friends and take in the concert without having to worry about losing your seat, too! Additionally, it provides a number of benefits.

    A one-of-a-kind show coming to you this October

    Dubbed the Philippines’ first K-Pop Halloween party, the HALLYUween 2022 brews excitement among fans as it brings back to the country some of the highly-requested K-Pop acts.

    The October 29 event will finally see K-Pop’s baddest female and 2NE1’s leader CL back on the Philippine concert stage. In addition, after many years, highly-requested acts EPIK HIGH, PENTAGON, and KARD will once again meet their Filipino fans. DJ SODA will get everyone on their feet and ready to party, while GAHO, the man behind everyone’s favorite OSTs, teams up with band KAVE to add up to the fun with their music and highly-anticipated stages. Moreover, P-Pop sensations Akira, Gelo, JL, Mikki, and Nate of BGYO will surely fire up HALLYUween 2022 with their performances, bringing Pinoy pride to a whole new level.

    Aside from the star-studded lineup, fans also expressed their thrill and curiosity about the treats and the tricks in store for the event attendees. Who’s ready to go all out with their Halloween costume and experience a treat or trick like no other?

    Excited for HALLYUween 2022, get more hyped with these greeting videos from your favorite stars!

    For the first-ever K-Pop’s HALLYUween in the Philippines, singer, songwriter, and rapper CL is finally returning to Manila. CL was a member of the YG Entertainment South Korean girl group 2NE1. After the band split up in 2016, she later focused on her solo career. She continued to rule the global music industry with the release of her debut studio album, Alpha, in October 2021.

    For 18 years, Epik High has been a recognized name in the field. This renowned K-hip-hop trio, which consists of Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz, has sold out concerts all over the world, and their influence has spread beyond Korea. At the 2005 Korean Gold Disc Awards, Epik High won their first trophy for Best Hip Hop Artist. They released We’ve Done Something Beautiful, their 9th official album, in 2017.

    Pentagon is a nine-member boy band that was created as a result of the survival program Pentagon Maker. The group made a successful debut on October 10, 2016, with their self-titled mini album. Over the years, they gained momentum and became one of the most talked-about KPop groups of their generation. Some of their songs include “Like This” and “Shine” — the latter of which gained popularity due to its catchy “hammer dance” choreography.

    BM, J.Seph, Somin, and Jiwoo make up the coed Korean band KARD. They recorded a pre-debut song called “Oh NaNa” with Heo Youngji as a “Hidden Kard” before making their actual debut. In the 2017 Asia Artist Awards, their impressive debut earned them the Rookie Award. Jiwoo and Somin were chosen by Super Junior in 2018 for their song “Lo Siento.” KARD is presently touring North America as part of their WILD KARD Tour 2022.

    Gaho is a Korean musician who also writes and produces music. He is a vocalist for the well-known hip-hop/R&B project group PLT from Planetarium Records. On May 3, 2018, he released the digital song “Stay Here,” which served as his solo debut. The official soundtrack vocalist for dramas like Itaewon Class and Start-Up, Gaho is very well known. Gaho and his band Kave have performed songs by Rose, Harry Style, Blackpink, and many others, including “On The Ground,” “As It Was,” and “Lovesick Girls.”

    DJ Soda, whose real name is Hwang So Hee, is a popular Korean DJ who rose to popularity in Asia with her collaboration with Walshy Fire named “Never Let You In”. The song topped the charts in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. In 2019, she received the Culture Prize for the Indie Artist category at the 9th Korea Hallyu Awards.

    Filipino boy group BGYO, formed by Star Hunt Academy, stands for โ€œBecoming the change, Going further, You and I, Originally Filipinoโ€. The group debuted on January 29, 2021, with their first single โ€œThe Lightโ€ which became the fastest debut music video by a P-Pop group to reach one million views on YouTube.

    See all these stars come together to bring you the best HALLYUween experience at the Mall of Asia Arena.

    HALLYUween 2022 is presented by PULP Live World and Happee Hour.

  • NCT 127 Connects with Fans in Sold-Out First Solo Manila Concert

    NCT 127 Connects with Fans in Sold-Out First Solo Manila Concert

    The link between NCT 127 and Philippine NCTzens became stronger than ever!

    South Korean boy group NCT 127 made a triumphant return to the Philippine concert stage, staging for the first time a solo concert in the country last September 4.

    The NCT sub-unit took over the SM Mall of Asia Arena amid the thunderous cheers of NCTzens who patiently waited for the moment to finally happen. The sold-out concert saw thousands of fans gather and color the arena with the neo pearl champagne, bracing the rains and giving their all to warmly welcome Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, and Haechan for NEO CITY: MANILA – The Link Tour.

    1 2 7 Squad goes wild

    NCT 127 opened the highly-anticipated show with the ever-iconic “Kick It”, also marking the first time that the boys performed the song live in front of Filipino NCTzens. The boy group then followed the hyped-up energy with “Lemonade” from their 2021 studio album, Sticker, and “Simon Says” from their 2018 repackaged album, Regulate.

    With unwavering energy, the members connected with their Filipino fans with excited greetings and relayed their joy to finally hold a solo concert in the country. Those excited greetings were reciprocated as the cheers of fans echoed loud and clear at the arena with neobongs lighting up the whole venue with their brightest lights.

    NCT 127 went on to give NCTzens a concert they will never forget with performances of “Elevator”, “Dreamer”, and “Love Song”. Taeil then took over the concert stage, serenading with his superb vocals in “Another World” before teaming up with Haechan for “Love Sign”. The duo wowed as they collaborated in giving the best vocal show and stage with Taeil on the keyboard and Haechan awing the crowd with his dance. Taeyong, Johnny, Yuta, and Jaehyun took fans back to SM Rookies days with “Run Back 2 U (Bassbot).

    The boys came together on stage for “Highway to Heaven” and “Breakfast” with NCTzens singing along and making sure the boys feel all the love that evening. Mark then got Manila screaming his name with his solo performance of “Vibration”. The cheers got louder with leader Taeyong, mesmerizing everyone with his stage of “Moonlight”. The temperature got hotter with Taeyong’s stage and the energy continues to go higher with Mark and Taeyong coming together to spit fire with “Himalaya”.

    Jungwoo got the arena high with an immaculate stage of “Lipstick”. Still, not over the fired-up Jungwoo solo stage, the boys gave the crowd every reason to focus on them with “Focus”. But Johnny will not let NCTzens get over the continuous jaw-dropping moments as he goes all out in his solo dance number. Giving fans a moment to collect themselves, Jaehyun took it chill and lovely with “Lost” with the crowd completing the moment as they sing along with him.

    No rainy night will ever stop NCTzens from welcoming NCT 127 warmly, and that warmth embraced the arena as the boys serenade with “The Rainy Night”, “White Night”, and “Back 2 U” — amid the beautiful neo pearl champagne ocean. The serenade went on with Doyoung’s solo stage of “The Reason Why It’s Favorite”.

    Following the lovely serenades, the members took the energy up with “Favorite”, before bringing the noize louder and more intense with the highly-awaited stages of “Bring the Noize” and the crowd-favorite “Love on the Floor”.

    Yuta then closed the set of fired up stages with his solo performance of “Butterfly”, dominating the stage with his expressive moves — truly flying high like a beautiful butterfly.

    From NCT 127 to Czennies: Always thankful and I love you

    After the sizzling stages, warmth enveloped the arena with the members’ touching messages for their dearest NCTzens. Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, and Haechan expressed their appreciation to the fans who enabled them to where they are and thanked them for their unwavering support.

    Leader Taeyong wrote, “We were able to run even more because of your big love and support.” Maknae Haechan wrote, “I want to say thank you for always being with me through my good times. Let’s make much more memories with me, Haechan, and NCT 127.”

    Mark also penned a beautiful letter to NCTzens:

    Thank you to all of our NCTzens for being a part our dreams. It’s never a fulfilled show if there’s no NCTzen. So, thank you once again. Hope we can forever stay safe and see each other more often.

    NCT’s Mark

    With love overflowing, NCT 127 returned on stage with “Paradise”, gifting the crowd with signed balls as they go around the stage. The most adorable performance of “Touch” came next, followed by “Love Me Know”. Truly the biggest hit on stage, nostalgia washed over with the stage of their legendary “Cherry Bomb”, before ending the concert with “Sticker”.

    But a concert never ends without the encore stages. The Link Tour in Manila saw the boys back on stage with “Dreams Come True”. They then delivered their final messages to NCTzens who came to see them back on the Philippine concert stage. The members also promised to return to the country for, not only one but two or more shows as they also express admiration for the crowd’s energy and tireless cheers.

    “We had such an amazing night. Even though the pandemic has been hard on everyone, thank you for continuing to support us. We will do our best to come back to Manila. So I hope you are all gonna support us. You are the reason we can be on stage. A big, big thank you, everyone! Thank you,” said Yuta in his final ment.

    NCT 127 closed the concert with “Promise You” and a final greeting and bow for their Filipino NCTzens.

    NEO CITY: MANILA – The Link Tour was a conclusion to the years of longing for a solo concert for NCT 127. Six years since their debut, the boys, with the unwavering support of NCTzens, came back, bringing their own world tour to the Philippines — truly a dream come true. And NCTzens made sure that Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, and Haechan feel their happiness and love as they fill the SM Mall of Asia Arena with a sold-out show and color it beautiful with their fandom color — MOA Arena truly turned green that Sunday night. It was beautiful with the strong connection of NCT 127 and NCTzens resonating loudly and clearly.

    NEO CITY: MANILA – The Link Tour is presented by PULP Live World. Philippine Concerts extend thank you to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

    Event covered by Danica Lacson and Vince Bernardo