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  • The Maine Makes a Formidable Return to the Philippine Concert Stage

    The Maine Makes a Formidable Return to the Philippine Concert Stage

    With a 15-year career under their belt, The Maine continue to put on t the most impressive show for their fans!

    It’s hard to think that The Maine have been putting out music for more than fifteen years at this point, but the August 27 show, The Maine Back in Manila, at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA showcases the incredible career that the band has established — together with their devoted fans who shook the venue with their superb energy.

    It has been three years since they last played in Manila and The Maine’s return to the Philippine concert stage proved that the fans are dying to hear their music live once again. The group has continued to demonstrate that they almost never get it wrong when it comes to the music that they create with the release of their eighth studio album titled XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time. One constant throughout their existence is the band’s unwavering commitment to being true to their own individual identities.

    When I got there, I saw a long queue of people from mid-20s up to mid-30s, patiently waiting for the door to open. Before the show started, there was a buzz of excitement and anticipation in the crowd. Everyone was ready to sing and dance their way through the night.When Written By the Stars took the stage, they brought a lot of energy with them. Their songs resonate, turning casual listeners to fans, especially with “Runaway”.

    And when the lights dimmed and The Maine gently took the stage, waving to their fans as “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond erupted from the speakers. John O’Callaghan, the band’s lead singer, snatched the mic with both hands and they launched into “Sticky”, the first track off of their most recent album, XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time. The Arizona rockers were all dressed in black jeans and black outlaw jackets. The audience was pumped up and ready to rock out with them. Kennedy Brock and Jared Monaco on guitars and Garrett Nickelsen on bass were killing it on opposite ends of the stage.

    From a song that was only a year old, the band went right into “Like We Did (Windows Down)”, a song that celebrates a decade since its release. This was the second song of the night and the energy became more palpable. The Maine tried to get the crowd going and involved all the time.

    Before performing “Numb Without You”, John talked to the crowd — “Are you okay at the back? I need thred years worth of scream.”

    He then moved, sharing his experience during the peak of pandemic. “Turn around. Weโ€™re in a room full of f*** people right now. Live music is back!”

    And the crowd didn’t dissapoint them as they gave all their energy on their full potential. Fans really fired up and I can’t remember how many times I had the sensation that the entire SM Skydome was shaking.

    The entire night showed off how The Maine appreciates their audience and strives to create authentic and emotionally engaging music — reflected in the live show that they put on. The band continued performing song from one album to another such as “Am I Pretty?”, “Love in Real Time”, “Slip the Noose”,and “High Forever”.

    An intimate place like the Skydome made the show even more special and personal. They played the first live performance of their unreleased song called “Box in a Heart” — a special memory that the fans present that night will surely keep for a lifetime.

    With “Another Night on Mars” as the last song and confetti falling down, the crowd took over the last part of the song.

    With material spanning more than 15 years, The Maine played a memorable set in Manila, alternating between songs from various albums and fan favorites such as “Growing Up”, “Diet Soda Society”, “Run”, and “Into Your Arms”. If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that The Maine enjoy making music and performing together, and that they are appreciative of everyone who supports them. This is the reason they have my affection. Their music conveys their appreciation for the support they have received in following their creative ambitions.

    Setlist

    • Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond song)
    • Sticky
    • Like We Did (Windows Down)
    • Numb Without You
    • Am I Pretty?
    • Love in Real Time
    • Slip the Noose
    • High Forever
    • Dirty, Pretty, Beautiful
    • Taxi
    • How Do You Feel?
    • We All Roll Along
    • Diet Soda Society
    • Don’t Come Down
    • Bad Behavior
    • Box in a Heart (live debut)
    • Loved You a Little
    • Run
    • Into Your Arms
    • Black Butterflies & Dรฉjร  Vu
    • Another Night on Mars

    The Maine Back In Manila is presented by PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

    Words by: Vince Bernardo

    Photos by: Jo Tagudin

  • GOT7’s Jay B to Hold First Solo Concert in Manila

    GOT7’s Jay B to Hold First Solo Concert in Manila

    GOT7 tingi version part five with leader Jay B is happening next month!

    Singer-songwriter and GOT7’s leader Jay B comes back to the Philippines in October with a new world tour as he stages his first ever solo concert in the country. Presented by PULP Live World, the 2022 World Tour JAY B TAPE: PRESS PAUSE will see the singer-songwriter dominate the New Frontier Theater on October 1.

    Tickets to the concert will go on sale beginning September 18, 12 noon, thru TicketNet outlets and online.

    Check out the ticket prices and fan benefits below:

    • PULP ROYALTY with SOUNDCHECK, SEND OFF, and PHOTO OP – Php 15000
    • VIP – Php 12000
    • GOLD – Php 8500
    • SILVER – Php 6500
    • BRONZE – Php 4500
    • BRONZER – Php 3500

    Please note that prices are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    The upcoming Manila concert will also kick off the Asia leg of Jay B’s world tour, following a concert in Seoul on September 24. In addition, it will serve as his comeback on the Philippine concert stage and his debut as a solo artist. He will also be the fifth GOT7 member to hold a concert in the country, after Youngjae, BamBam, Jackson, and Yugyeom.

    SEE ALSO: GOT7โ€™s Youngjae, ATEEZ, and iKON Team Up with Fans for a Fired Up 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila

    Dive Into Him: Get to Know the Man that will Make You Press, Pause

    Jay B made his official debut in South Korea’s entertainment scene in 2011 as an actor, playing the lead in the drama Dream High 2 with then fellow JYP Entertainment trainee, Jinyoung. The following year, the singer-songwriter and Jinyoung debuted as the duo JJ Project with the single album, Bounce.

    In 2014, Jay B, who formerly used the stage name JB, became the leader of GOT7. GOT7 brought together Jay B, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom to become one of K-Pop’s most successful boy groups. Following the expiration of their contracts under JYP Entertainment in 2021, the members left the company and ventured into solo careers, while maintaining the boy group.

    The same year, Jay B made his official debut as a soloist with the single “Switch It Up” which featured rapper Sokodomo. The single, self-written and self-composed by him with Jay Park and Cha Cha Malone, placed number 12 on the Gaon Download Chart. The song charted at number six on Billboard R&B Digital Song Sales Chart and number 18 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Digital Song Sales Chart. With these Billboard feats, he became the first Korean soloist to debut on the R&B Digital Song Sales Chart and the third Korean soloist to enter the R&B/Hip Hop Digital Songs Sales Chart.

    In August 2021, he came out with his first extended play, SOMO:Fume with “B.T.W” as the lead single. He once again collaborated with Jay Park on the song. The following year, he returned with a new extended play, Love. using his pseudonym Def. He also released “Rocking Chair”, his first single under CDNZA Records.

    Jay B will release his new album, Be Yourself, in September. The same month, he will hold JAY B TAPE: PRESS PAUSE in Seoul on September 24 at the Yes24 Live Hall. And in October, he kicks off his world tour outside Seoul with a first stop in the Philippines on the first day of October at the New Frontier Theater.

    JAY B TAPE: PRESS PAUSE in Manila is presented by PULP Live World.

  • POPstival 2022 Brings Together K-Pop and P-Pop Acts

    POPstival 2022 Brings Together K-Pop and P-Pop Acts

    A solid and never-before-seen lineup headlines POPstival 2022!

    Neuwave Events & Productions gears up for an exciting show this October that will bring the biggest K-Pop and P-Pop acts in one event. Happening on October 21 at the SMDC Festival Grounds, POPstival 2022 will feature K-Pop acts namely Hyolyn, Brave Girls, VIVIZ, LOONA, Be’o, and Park Bom, and P-Pop acts namely G22, VXON, CALISTA, Lady Pipay, BINI, Felip of SB19, Press Hit Play, and ALAMAT.

    Ticketing schedule:

    • Pre-selling of tickets – September 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Official ticketing selling – September 19 via SM Tickets outlets and thru smtickets.com

    Tickets are priced as follows:

    • VIP Wave Standing – Php 7,000
    • Patron Pop Standing – Php 4,000
    • General Admission Standing – Php 1,000

    VIP Wave ticket holders will also get the chance to take home one of the 560 random signed posters. Please note that ticket prices above are exclusive of ticketing charges.

    More information regarding the show will be released by Neuwave Events & Productions.

    SEE ALSO: Jessi Performs in Manila in September

    Full-Day of Fun as K-Pop meets P-Pop this October

    The concert will see Hyolyn back in the Philippines and mark her first time performing as a solo artist. Similarly, Park Bom returns to the country, this time, as a solo artist. Meanwhile, LOONA will debut on the Philippine concert stage thru POPstival 2022. However, member Chuu will be unable to participate in the occasion due to prior commitments. Eunha, SinB, and Umji will perform for the first time as VIVIZ in the country. Brave Girls will get everyone rollin’, rollin’ as they stage their first live performance on the local concert stage. Rapper Be’o will fire up the concert stage, saying “hi” to his Filipino fans live for the first time, as well.

    Aside from the incredible lineup of K-Pop acts, POPstival 2022 will feature P-Pop top acts, bringing them together as they raise the Philippine flag for an astonishing show at the SMDC Festival Grounds. The upcoming event will see G22, VXON, CALISTA, Lady Pipay, BINI, Felip of SB19, Press Hit Play, and ALAMAT represent the country in a display of impressive talents and artistry.

    A full day of fun awaits attendees as POPstival 2022 prepared a jam-packed event for everyone to enjoy.

    POPstival 2022 is presented by Neuwave Events & Productions.

  • Louis Tomlinson drops new song, ‘Bigger Than Me’

    Louis Tomlinson drops new song, ‘Bigger Than Me’

    Louis Tomlinson triumphantly returns with the first single โ€˜Bigger Than Meโ€™, taken from his forthcoming second album, ‘Faith In The Future’ that will be released on 11th November 2022.

    The record is the first new music from Louis since the release of his million selling debut solo album ‘Walls’ in 2020. Written by Louis, Rob Harvey and Red Triangle, and produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975 and Wolf Alice), โ€˜Bigger Than Me is an impassioned pop song with a gargantuan and emotional chorus.

    “It was my first moment of excitement making this record, and where it felt we were on to something which honours the live show” Louis says.

    “I’ve always strived to be a very normal, humble person in this life, but there’s a line to that and a responsibility that comes from being in this position. I realised from doing those live shows what it means to my fans and how everything I do is bigger than me. It’s almost a coming of age for myself and putting opinions about myself to the back of my mind and thinking about what it potentially means for other people.“

    Listen here:

    https://louist.lnk.to/BiggerThanMePR

    โ€˜Bigger Than Meโ€™ is taken from the upcoming album โ€˜Faith In The Futureโ€™. Louis announced the album yesterday and it is available for pre-order now here:

    https://louist.lnk.to/FaithInTheFuturePR

    Alongside Crossey, Louis has collaborated on the upcoming album with celebrated names such as Rob Harvey, Dan Grech (The Killers, The Vaccines, Halsey), Nico Rebscher (Alice Merton), Joe Cross (Courteeners), and Hurts frontman Theo Hutchcraft. Whilst recording the album, Louis had a core aim: to produce a collection of songs befitting an anthemic live show โ€” a task he’s risen to with aplomb.

    In 2021, Louis was listed in the Guinness Book Of World Records for breaking the record for the most livestreamed concert by a solo male artist. Louis hosted one of the biggest live stream concert events of 2020, selling over 160,000 tickets to fans in over 110 countries and raising funds for several important charities and touring crew affected by the pandemic.

    Louis is currently travelling the globe with his massive sold out World Tour which has so far visited UK, Europe, USA and South America. The tour has included 19 sold out arena dates in Latin America, a sell out night at London’s Wembley Arena and a highly emotional homecoming concert at The Dome in Louis’s home town of Doncaster. The tour recently visited Asia and Australia for nine more sell out shows. In total the tour has sold a phenomenal 500,000 tickets globally and will finish this Saturday with a sold out Stadium show at Milanโ€™s Ippodromo Snai San Siro.

    He also recently held the return of his highly successful festival ‘Away From Homeโ€™. Following the huge success of the festival’s 2021 debut, the 2022 one day festival was staged at the stunning Marenostrum Fuengirola, Malaga Spain, hosting 18,000 fans this month.

    Conceived and curated by Louis himself, the festival was designed to shine a light on new British talent. This year the event sold out in just 24 hours and featured a stellar line-up including English Indie-rock band The Vaccines and Madrid based Indie band Hinds, alongside Sun Room and Northern British Alt-punk band Stone. Louis also performed a full special headline set to close out the day. The 2021 bill included Essex punk band Bilk and Scottish No.1 album seller The Snuts.

    Louisโ€™s million selling smash debut solo album ‘Walls’ hit Top 4 in the UK and Top 10 in the USA, with Louis picking up the Best Song Award at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards for ‘Two Of Us’, and an iHeart Award for ‘Best Solo Breakoutโ€™. He also won an EMA Award for ‘Best UK & Ireland Act’ in 2017, and โ€˜Artist Of The Summer’ in Philly radio station 96.5 TDY’s annual awards.

  • A Christmas Symphony with Sarah Brightman live in Manila

    A Christmas Symphony with Sarah Brightman live in Manila

    Last year, the worldโ€™s biggest-selling Soprano and legendary GRAMMYยฎ Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman entertained her first-ever Christmas tour Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony โ€ฆ and it warmed hearts of both fans and critics alike, being named the ultimate holiday event! Given the overwhelming response, and in celebration of her favorite time of the year, Sarah begins a new Christmas tradition, by taking her A Christmas Symphony Tour internationally for the first time! The tour will be coming to Manila on December 7, 2022 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

    Presented by Wilbros Live and Smart Araneta Coliseum. Accompanied by orchestra and a choir, this beautiful holiday show will feature Sarah Brightman performing show-stopping renditions of classics from the Christmas canon, along with personal holiday favorites and many of her greatest hits.

    Known as the worldโ€™s best-selling Soprano and UNESCO Artist for Peace Ambassador, Sarah Brightman has amassed sales of more than 30 million, receiving awards in over 40 countries. She originated the role of Christine Daaรฉ in the world-renowned The Phantom of the Opera on both West End and Broadway stages and has performed at such prestigious events including the Concert for Diana, The Kennedy Center Honors and the Barcelona and Beijing Olympic Games.

    Sarahโ€™s albums Eden, La Luna, Harem, Symphony and Dreamchaser were each chart-topping Billboard hits and were all accompanied by world tours. Her most recent full-length studio album HYMN was released in 2018 and debuted at #1 on the Classical and Classical crossover Billboard charts. The HYMN world tour began in South America in September 2018 and concluded in her hometown of London, England in November 2019.

    Brightman has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to music and theatre with a โ€˜STARโ€™ on the world-renowned, majestic Hollywood Walk of Fame, in addition to receiving an Honorary Doctor of Arts (Hon DArt).

    Tickets to Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony in Manila goes on-sale on Saturday, September 10 at 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph, TicketNet outlets nationwide or Call 8911-5555 for more information.

  • Eric Nam is Back Again in Manila this November

    Eric Nam is Back Again in Manila this November

    November is about to get lit with Eric Nam coming back to town!

    One of South Korea’s best-selling artists and multi-hyphenated star, Eric Nam, brings his There and Back Again World Tour to Asia this year with performances in four Asian cities — Manila, Singapore, Taipei, and Seoul.

    Presented by Live Nation, There and Back Again World Tour in Manila takes place on November 10 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier. The upcoming concert will see the singer-songwriter back on the Philippine concert stage after more than two years.

    Tickets to the concert will go on sale starting September 8 at 10 a.m. via SM Tickets. Check out the ticket prices, inclusive of ticketing charges, below:

    • Meet & Greet Experience – Php 10,350 inclusive of:
      • meeting Eric Nam for a photo opportunity (groups of 5+ in a photo)
      • early entry into the GA floor
      • designated lane for queuing
      • autographed poster
      • one GA standing ticket
    • GA Standing – Php 4,750
    • Balcony – Php 3,250

    Get to Know the Multi-Hyphenated Star

    Eric Nam is a multifaceted entertainer, singer, songwriter, and TV personality who officially made his debut in 2013 with his first extended play Cloud 9, and lead single “Heaven’s Door”, following his stint in the Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star 2. Since then, he has received a number of accolades and recognitions, including Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and GQ Korea’s Man of the Year. He was also honored as one of YouTube Music’s Global Trending Artists on the Rise.

    Nam is one of the best-selling and most widely-touring artists to come out of Korea. He is currently on a sold-out world tour as the headlining act, performing 59 headlining gigs across 54 cities in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

    In January 2022, Eric Nam released his second English album, There and Back Again. The album was fronted by “Lost On Me”. There and Back Again debuted at #3 and #7 on the US and UK Spotify Charts. The album also reached its peak position of #22 for albums sold on Billboard.

    Nam will also make his acting debut as Jonah Yoon in the film, Transplant.

    ERIC NAM There and Back Again World Tour in Manila is presented by Live Nation Philippines.

  • The Manila Symphony Orchestra Played their Video Games Symphonic Very Well

    The Manila Symphony Orchestra Played their Video Games Symphonic Very Well

    On August 26, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) held their Video Games Symphonic at the Ayala Museum, their 2nd show of the same kind since May 2019. Apparently, this particular show was so in demand, tickets got sold out on the 1st week of its release. The concert also had a virtual screening via Zoom for those who were unable to go to the venue.

    Under the baton of Maestro Marlon Chen, the Manila Symphony Orchestra performed a one-hour concert that turned out to be a dream-come-true for gamers and anime fans across different generations. It featured soundtracks from powerhouse titles like the Nintendo classic Super Mario Bros, the 2D wonder game Undertale (โ€œMegalovaniaโ€) and the highly popular open-world RPG Genshin Impact (โ€œRapid as Wildfiresโ€).

    The enduring Final Fantasy series had its time in the limelight with the action-packed โ€œOpening – Bombing Missionโ€ from FFVII Remake and the bittersweet โ€œTo Zanarkandโ€ from FFX, both composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

    The show was also a treat for anime fans as MSO performed tracks from Ghibli movies Kikiโ€™s Delivery Service (โ€œA Town with an Ocean Viewโ€) and My Neighbor Totoro (the main theme) composed by Joe Hisaishi.. A stand-out performance was their heart-rending and soul-permeating rendition of Shiro Sagisuโ€™s โ€œNever Meant to Belongโ€ from the anime Bleach, featuring a violin solo from the orchestraโ€™s Concert Master Diomedes Saraza Jr. 

    Other songs that were part of the program were Monster Hunterโ€™s โ€œProof of a Heroโ€ and Assassin’s Creedโ€™s โ€œUnder the Black Flagโ€. For the encore, MSO played the theme from Mobile Legendโ€™s.

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    Video games have come a long way from the flat, black and white pixels on Game Boy to the mind-blowingly pore-accurate textures of the PlayStation 5. Playing video games is a gateway to living in a different world, one as wide as wide as your imagination can take you.ย 

    If youโ€™ve ever sat through an hour of playing Super Mario on Game Boy in the โ€˜90s, (trying your best to avoid mushrooms and monsters and jumping across bricks), you can probably call upon its main theme by memory alone. Likewise, Final Fantasy, especially during the PS1 Era when the games did not have any vocal narrations, had such distinctive soundtracks that even now, you can hum the Victory Fanfare or the world map theme without much effort.

    The experience of playing video games, virtual as it may be, is driven and remembered not only by its visuals and story, but also by its soundtrack. Itโ€™s amazing that the Manila Symphony Orchestra spends enough of their time, effort and skills to pay homage to those pieces with a high-caliber performance. Every pull of the string, every silencing pause and every pulsating beat bring to memory the stories of the heroes and villains of video games we loved, and along with them, our struggle to keep progressing to the next phase.

    The Video Games Symphonic was a top-notch orchestral, worth every minute. In fact, I only wished it had gone on longer and the orchestra played more songs. Fortunately, I was also able to attend their show in 2019, and after their show last Thursday, I can definitely say that they improved a lot. They retained a few songs from their old setlist such as โ€œTo Zanarkandโ€, โ€œProof of a Heroโ€ and โ€œUnder the Black Flagโ€ which were still as enthralling to listen to live. The new setlist additions from Undertale and Genshin Impact were so masterfully played, even if you are not too familiar with the games, youโ€™d still feel the thrill from the music alone. 

    Too early to say, but Iโ€™m already looking forward to the next installment and the next MSO performance, hopefully with a longer setlist and a much-deserved bigger audience. 

    The Manila Symphony Orchestra is set to perform in Tokyo, Japan in October as part of the Asia Orchestra Week, organized by the Association of Japanese Symphony Orchestras. They’ll also be having a send-off concert on September 29.

    By Sandra Mae Laureano

  • Hwang In-youp is coming back to Manila for his First Asia Fan Meeting this September

    Hwang In-youp is coming back to Manila for his First Asia Fan Meeting this September

    South Koreaโ€™s rising star Hwang In Youp is set to come back in Manila for his 1st official fan meeting 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Manila on September 24, 6PM at the New Frontier Theater.

    HWANG IN YOUP is a South Korean Actor who debuted in 2017 as a runway model before launching his acting career in 2018 with a lead role in Playlist Studioโ€™s web drama . He has been steadily growing his acting career since then and his name rose rapidly after his performance as the beloved second lead, Han Seo Jun, in the drama adaptation of the highly popular webtoon, , which started airing in late 2020. HWANG IN YOUP recently strengthened his position as a trending young actor by leading Netflixโ€™s series, , and , which finished its run last 23 July after 16 episodes.

    Apart from the confidence that Hwang In Youp radiates with his icy yet warm charms, fans can expect a memorable night as the actor will have exclusive up-close interaction with them, will sing songs and lucky winners will even have the chance to get hold of his autograph during the fan meeting.

    Proudly presented by KEYEAST, APPLEWOOD and OVATION PRODUCTIONS, Tickets to 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Manila are on sale starting from August 22, 10am onwards at all ticketnet outlets and ticketnet.com.ph.

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  • Solid lineup coming to Netflix in September 2022

    Solid lineup coming to Netflix in September 2022

    Photos from Netflix

    Classes have resumed, but the list of must-watched shows from Netflix continues to grow!

    Netflix has unveiled dozens of reasons to stay at home in your free time or catch up on some show on the weekend with an impressive lineup coming to you. September will bring an outpouring of films and TV episodes to watch, as well as, a comedy special from Filipino-American, Jo Koy. There are also new seasons of returning favorites such as Cobra Kai and Fate: The Winx Saga. Not to mention, this is the month when Blonde, starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, will premiere.

    K-drama fans can look forward to three new showd — Once Upon a Small Town which is based on the web novel of the same name by Park Ha-min, crime-thriller Narco-Saints, and the Korean adaptation of Little Women.

    Do Revenge, Fakes, Midnight Runners, and Heartbreak High are also hitting Netflix in September along with our very own Mga Kwentong Epik: Maria Makiling.

    Netflix is best known for its based-on-a-true-story entertainment, and on that front, the month of September will surely deliver. Thai Cave Rescue, a limited series based on the 2018 rescue of a soccer team from a cave in Thailand, will premiere on September 22.

    Additionally, for all the parents of infants and toddlers searching for new children’s programming to keep their young ones entertained, the sixth season of CoComelon will debut on September 5, while the third season of Ada Twist, Scientist will debut on September 12.

    Check out more series, films, specials, and trailers included in the September 2022 lineup below:

    All dates are subject to change without prior notice.

    September 3 – Little Women

    The upcoming South Korean drama series Little Women is a modern take on Louisa May Alcott’s well-known book of the same name.

    The story is about three sisters who grew up in poverty and were close to each other. It’s an exciting story about two sisters who get caught up in a big problem and go up against the richest family in the country.

    September 5 – Once Upon A Small Town

    Yeong-woo, Joy (Red Velvet), Baek Sung-chul, and Jung Suk-yong star in the Korean romantic comedy series Once Upon a Small Town.

    Netflix describes the series as: โ€œAgainst his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.โ€

    September 9 – Narco Saints

    A South-Korean crime-thriller series based on true events and takes place in South America, where a drug lord has caught the eye of the National Intelligence Service. The intelligence service asks for help from a regular businessman who went to Suriname to make money but ended up getting involved in drug crime.

    September 9 – Cobra Kai Season 5

    The hit Netflix series will be back for its highly-anticipated fifth season. The new season will consist of 10 episodes and be available all at once.

    This is what Netflix says about season 5 of Cobra Kai: โ€œAs Terry leads Cobra Kai into a new regime, Daniel, Johnny and an old ally join forces in a battle that goes way beyond the mat.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtxClhuqQCk

    September 14 – Heartbreak High

    An eight-episode series based on the original ’90s show but completely reimagined for a new generation, Heartbreak High will debut on Netflix this September.

    A discovery makes Amerie an outcast at Hartley High School right away, and it also causes a strange and very public rift between her and her best friend, Harper.

    September 16 – I Used to be Famous

    This highly-anticipated film tells the story of a man who used to be the lead singer of a boy band and is getting close to the end of his career when he has a chance encounter with a drummer who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum, which completely changes his life.

    September 16 – Do Revenge

    It stars Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Rish Shah, Sophie Turner, and Austin Abrams. The plot was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train.

    At a fancy private high school, the former queen bee makes a secret deal with a new student to get back at the people who hurt them.

    September 16 – Fate: The Winx Saga Season 2

    Season two of Fate: The Winx Saga brings back everyone’s favorite fairy heroes from Alfea. And the wonders of the Otherworld will be explored in even greater depth in the upcoming season.

    September 22- Thai Cave Rescue

    This is a limited series that follows the 12 boys and their soccer coach as they are rescued after spending two weeks trapped in flooded caves in Thailand in the summer of 2018.

    September 24 – Full Metal Alchemist The Final Alchemy

    In this dramatic conclusion, the Elric brothers’ long quest comes to an end as they go up against a supernatural national menace.

    September 28 – Blonde

    Netflix is no stranger to famous people, but with the film Blonde, it’s taking on one of cinema’s most legendary characters, Marilyn Monroe.

    Based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, this boldly reimagined fictional portrait of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe stars Ana de Armas.

    September 30 – Entergalactic

    Entergalactic is an upcoming adult animated music streaming TV special made by American musician and actor Kid Cudi. It is based on his upcoming album of the same name, which serves as the series’ soundtrack. The special and album will both be available for the first time on Netflix on September 30, 2022.

  • B.I Gifts Fans with Memories to Remember for a Lifetime in Back-to-Back Fan Meetings

    B.I Gifts Fans with Memories to Remember for a Lifetime in Back-to-Back Fan Meetings

    Words and photos by Danica Lacson

    It’s BIN a while, but Filipino IDs’ cosmos came back — B.I came back.

    Multi-hyphenated South Korean superstar Kim Hanbin, also known by his stage B.I, made a comeback to the Philippine concert stage with jam-packed shows last August 27 at the New Frontier Theater. Due to the overwhelming love of his fans, the initially one-time-only show turned into back-to-back fan meetings.

    The singer-songwriter, who marked his first solo fan meeting in the country via B.I 1ST FAN MEETING [B.I OFFLINE] IN MANILA, expressed happiness and gratitude to Filipino IDs who came to see him and watch him perform live once again. “Hello, Philippines! This is B.I. Really good to see you, guys, again. Long time no see. I love you,” he greeted, adding that he missed his Filipino fans.

    B.I in Manila
    B.I in Manila
    B.I in Manila
    Double the fun in back-to-back B.I Offline fan meetings in Manila last August 27

    The fans reciprocated the sweet words with loud cheers and never-dying down energy that got the K-Pop star saying that Filipino fans are truly the loudest. True enough, Philippine IDs got the New Frontier Theater echoing with resounding cheers of love and admiration for the idol they have waited for and longed to see.

    B.I opened the shows with tracks from his debut studio album, Waterfall which was released in 2021. At the 1 p.m. show, the singer-songwriter kicked off the day’s festivity with “Waterfall” and “Illa Illa”, while he changed up the songs’ order in the 7 p.m. show as he started with “Illa Illa”, followed by “Waterfall”.

    B.I in Manila
    B.I in Manila

    All Attention on Kim Hanbin

    After the fired-up performances, he slowed it down a bit with a fun game of “What’s in the Box” where he had to guess what is inside the box. But knowing IDs quite well, B.I commented that the crowd will definitely be more interested in the punishments. No lies in there as the cheers grew louder as the singer-songwriter take on every punishment — regardless if he succeeded in guessing or not.

    The singer-songwriter showed off his amazing dancing skills and ability to learn choreography fast as he bravely challenged IVE’s “Love Dive” and NewJeans’ “Attention” at the 1 p.m. show and aespa’s “Next Level” and Red Velvet’s “Feel My Rhythm” at the 7 p.m. show. In addition, he also did push-ups! According to him, doing such exercise is easy for him as he does it all the time. He also jumped into the Extraordinary Attorney Woo bandwagon with Philippine IDs where they did their own version of the “Woo to the Young to the Woo” greeting popularized in the drama.

    A special recorded interview got everyone exclaiming “cute” with dogs Tan and Milk joining him. During the interview, the K-Pop star talked about various things including music, food, interests, and more. He shared about how invested he is in the bucket list as it puts himself in a new environment and a new situation. According to him, through that, a new inspiration arises. He also shared that for the bucket list, he wishes to try living in Jeju Island for a month or living without cellphone for a month. “I want to visit the guesthouse and relax without thinking about the world and life,” he said.

    “Love you to the cosmos and back”: A beautiful due with IDs

    B.I returned on stage with “Lover” and “Flame”, tracks from his second studio album, Cosmos. The intensity of the performances resonated in the arena as the rapper did not hold back in giving his all for the stage.

    After the impressive stages, he then set aside his cool B.I persona to be everyone’s gentle and sweet boyfriend Hanbin in the “Date Balance” game. For the 1 p.m. show, Philippine IDs gushed at how adorable he was in a duck onesie as he went around the stage hopped in an inflatable unicorn. The 7 p.m. show took fans back to the Joseon era on a date with scholar Kim Hanbin. We are 100 percent sure that following that game, Philippine IDs fell deeper in love with THE KIM HANBIN thanks to being the most considerate and adorable one-day boyfriend for his fans.

    But if you think fans cannot fall any deeper in love with him, B.I continued to charm everyone and enchant with his moves and swag in his performance of “BTBT”, a collaboration with Soulja Boy and DeVita released this 2022.

    Another collaboration was made that day between B.I and Philippine IDs through a beautiful duet of “Cosmos”. Truly, they are each other’s cosmos as they sing along and light up the New Frontier Theater together.

    B.I then performed “Re-Birth”. “Re-Birth is not a farewell nor a one-sided feeling,” he said during the recorded special interview with Tan and Milk when asked on what song would he like to stay in.

    And “Re-Birth” took a more emotional meaning that evening as the singer-songwriter personally dedicated it to a Philippine ID who recently passed away. “I was told about someone who should have been here tonight. Out of respect for the privacy of the family, I won’t say much more. The next song is called “Re-Birth”. I dedicate this song for her,” B.I said before singing the song.

    Filipino IDs to B.I: “Thank you for finding your way back to us.”

    The back-to-back fan meetings of B.I were testaments of the undying and unconditional love and support of his fans who patiently waited and trusted Kim Hanbin and his promise to come back. In a special video presentation at the 1 p.m. show, Filipino IDs relayed a touching message to the singer-songwriter.

    We finally crossed over the rough road. In this new road that we’re gonna take, we promise to hold your hands tighter. Because no matter what road you take, Filipino IDs will be with you. There’s no need for you to find us… because we will always come to you first. But thank you for finding your way back to us.

    Filipino IDs’ special message to B.I during the 1 p.m. show

    Meanwhile, the 7 p.m. show saw fans dedicate a heartwarming song number for B.I which they showed thru a video presentation — “Remember that we are and will be with you no matter what.” The video showed fans’ support to the K-Pop star, as well as, words of thanks dedicated to him. “Thank you for coming back to us.”

    With love,

    Filipino IDs who are here

    who are at their home and were not able to join

    and Lovely Anne who is now watching us from Heaven

    Filipino IDs’ ending video message at the 7 p.m. show

    B.I expressed his gratitude to fans for being with him and preparing special messages. He also promised to come back and meet them again with more songs. He added that in autumn, IDs can look forward to a new global EP from him.

    B.I closed the show with “Remember Me”, a song from his Waterfall album.

    The back-to-back fan meetings were the singer-songwriter’s final shows with Manila serving as the last stop of his fan meeting tour. Truly serving the best for last as the fan meeting events filled our eyes and ears with the best performances by one of K-Pop’s most talented acts and warmed our hearts with the touching love and support of Philippine IDs and B.I to one another.

    The B.I 1ST FAN MEETING [B.I OFFLINE] IN MANILA shows deserve to be remembered for a lifetime.

    Special thanks to Three Angles Production for the media invites. The B.I 1ST FAN MEETING [B.I OFFLINE] IN MANILA was presented by Three Angles Production.

  • Bring the Noize: 7 Moments We Can’t Wait to See in NCT 127 First Solo PH Concert

    Bring the Noize: 7 Moments We Can’t Wait to See in NCT 127 First Solo PH Concert

    Get ready to witness moments you definitely will want to keep like a sticker, sticker, sticker in the upcoming solo concert of NCT 127!

    September will definitely be a month Filipino NCTzens will always remember as NCT 127 will finally make their way back to the Philippines, bringing NEO CITY: THE LINK TOUR in Manila.

    The Manila stop of the boy group’s second concert tour will see Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, and Haechan headline their first ever solo concert in the Philippines and their third overall visit in the country following their 2017 and 2019 joint concerts. Presented by PULP Live World, the NEO CITY: THE LINK TOUR in Manila will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on September 4.

    READ: NCT 127 To Bring โ€œNEO CITY: THE LINKโ€ Tour To Manila in September

    NCT 127

    The excitement is genuinely eminent as a sold-out arena will cheer loudly and proudly for NCT 127. Tickets to the show went on sale last August 21 and were announced sold-out in about two hours following the start of the ticket selling.

    As the days leading to the concert narrow down to seven days, we join NCTzens in counting down to D-DAY with a list of seven moments we can’t wait to witness in NEO CITY: THE LINK in Manila.

    #1 When NCT 127 comes out on stage

    All emotions will probably fill the arena at the very sight of the members’ silhouette as they come out on stage. It will be a realization that it is really happening — NCT 127’s first solo concert is finally here.

    NCT 127 in NEO CITY: THE LINK Tour in Japan (Photo from NCT 127 on Twitter)

    #2 When “Kick It” plays and Taeyong sings “Let me introduce you to some new thangs, new thangs”

    Imagine the screams and Filipino NCTzens singing along to the boys as they commence their concert with the iconic “Kick It” — from that intro to Taeyong’s “let me introduce you to some new thangs, new thangs” and Yuta and Haechan’s ” baby we go wild 1 2 7 squad” to the bridge of the song until the ending. The upcoming show will also serve as the first time NCT 127 will perform “Kick It” on the Philippine concert stage.

    Released in 2020, “Kick It” is the title track of the boy group’s second studio album, NCT #127: Neo Zone.

    #3 When the boys greet Filipino NCTzens during their first ment

    After three years, NCT 127 returns to the Philippines. This time, the stage is all theirs. Get ready, NCTzens, to cheer loudly when Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, and Haechan greet you, “To the world ์—ฌ๊ธด NCT!”

    The boys will most definitely not miss the opportunity to say hi in the local language and relay their gratitude and love to fans with “salamat” and “mahal ko kayo“.

    NEO CITY: THE LINK in Manila
    The boys during the Singapore stop of their world tour (Photo from NCT 127 on Twitter)

    #4 Nostalgia kicking in when NCT 127 performs “Cherry Bomb”

    The boys of NCT 127 will perform songs from their latest releases, including “Sticker” and “Favorite (Vampire)”. But the boy group will also take us back to their earlier releases such as “Cherry Bomb” and its legendary choreography. Based on the Singapore stop of their tour, NCTzens may also get performances of “Paradise” and “Touch”.

    #5 When the boys go all out in “Love on the Floor”

    Probably the most highly-anticipated stage in NEO CITY: THE LINK Tour, “Love on the Floor” will show an impressive performance of NCT 127, boasting the boys’ stable vocals and fiery rap, in addition to doing the choreography everyone is looking forward to.

    We know you have seen the live performances, so we are sharing the official audio instead *winks

    #6 Those solo and unit stages

    The individuality of the members will shine more with the special stages they have prepared for fans. A number of members will take the stage with solo performances and unit stages, showing off their charms and highlighting their undeniable talents.

    #7 When NCTzens show all their love for NCT 127

    And of course, a concert will never be a success without the outpouring of love from fans. The ticketing selling that saw tickets go sold out in just a few hours was already evidence of the strong support of NCTzens for the boys.

    We can’t wait to see what Filipino NCTzens have in store for NCT 127 on September 4 *heart eyes

    Neo pearl champagne ocean during the NEO CITY: THE LINK Tour in Tokyo (Photo from NCT 127 on Twitter)

    What moments you cannot wait to witness in NEO CITY: THE LINK Tour in Manila, NCTzens?

    The NCT 127 2ND TOUR [NEO CITY: MANILA – THE LINK] is presented by PULP Live World.

  • Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill return in Enola Holmes 2

    Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill return in Enola Holmes 2

    Enola Holmes 2 has been confirmed by Netflix. In a 2020 film sequel, Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill will reprise their roles as Enola Holmes and Sherlock Holmes.

    Photo from Netflix

    It has been revealed that several of the original film’s key cast members, including Louis Partridge as Tewkesbury, Helena Bonham Carter as Enola’s mother Eudoria, Adeel Akhtar as Lestrade, and Susan Wokoma as Edith, will return for the sequel.

    In the sequel, Enola opens her own detective agency as her brother did, and there she meets a young factory girl who needs help. Enola embarks on a brand-new journey in which she must solve a high-stakes case in order to locate her lost sister. This dangerous mystery will take Enola on a wild ride through the dark, industrial parts of London that are full of conspiracies.

    Fans of the previous film can expect more of the same heart-pounding action scenes thanks to the return of Bradbeer as director and Jack Thorne as writer.

    The cast has now been seen in action in sneak peek photos.

    Courtesy of Netflix

    Enola Holmes 2 will be available to stream on Netflix on November 4th.

  • ATEEZ, iKON and GOT7’s Youngjae Confirmed for 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila

    ATEEZ, iKON and GOT7’s Youngjae Confirmed for 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila

    It’s happening! Gear up, Philippines, because the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila is coming to you real soon!

    Following the success of the 2022 K-Pop Masterz in Manila last July, PULP Live World brings another must-see show on the local concert stage as ATEEZ, iKON, and GOT7’s Youngjae team up for the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila.

    Happening on September 23 at the Araneta Coliseum, the upcoming concert promises a fired-up show and exciting surprises for the fans. It will serve as ATEEZ’s first-ever performance in the Philippines and will mark iKON and GOT7’s Youngjae’s return to the Philippine concert stage.

    Oficial poster from PULP Live World

    Tickets to the 2022 K-Pop Masterz Ep. 2 in Manila will go on sale on September 3 at 12 noon via TicketNet outlets and online thru www.ticketnet.com.ph.

    The prices of the tickets are as follows:

    • VIP Standing A & B – Php 13,500
    • VIP Seated – Php 13,500
    • Lower Box – Php 10,500
    • Upper Box A – Php 8,500
    • Upper Box B – Php 6,500
    • General Admission – Php 3,500

    Please note that the above prices are exclusive of ticketing charges. In addition, fan benefits await lucky fans as tickets to the show, depending on the tier and chosen at random, will include raffled perks. Fan benefits include:

    • VIP Standing, VIP Seated, and Lower Box – exclusive photocards, signed album, signed poster, and a souvenir show card
    • Upper Box A – signed album, signed poster, and a souvenir show card
    • Upper Box B – signed poster and a souvenir show card
    • General Admission – a souvenir show card

    Exclusive photocards, signed album, and signed poster will be raffled and chosen at random. Meanwhile, all ticketholders will take home a souvenir show card.

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

  • Alexander 23 Talks About New Album, Upcoming Concert, and More

    Alexander 23 Talks About New Album, Upcoming Concert, and More

    Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Alexander 23 is coming to the Philippines on September 3 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, bringing so much excitement to fans who canโ€™t wait to hear his music live. And the singer-songwriter is equally excited to visit the country and perform in front of his supporters.

    Prior to the concert, Alexander 23 met members of the press for a round table media interview via video conferencing last August 4 where he talked about his upcoming show and what heโ€™s most excited about bringing his music to the Philippine concert stage.

    Press: What excites you the most about visiting the Philippines?

    Alexander 23: What excites you the most? Wow, itโ€™s very hard, well I mean the easy and quick answer is FOOD! I am very excited to try all the food but aside from that, I think what is so exciting is that Iโ€™ve been doing these zooms for the past 2 years I think since โ€œIDK you yetโ€ came out, and itโ€™s been such an honor and privilege to get to know everyone through the computer but, Iโ€™m just really looking forward to like getting that in-person interaction and that real interpersonal connection that you canโ€™t feel over the computer.

    P: What is your initial reaction upon learning that you will be having a show in Manila soon?

    A: I was likeโ€ฆ F.I.N.A.L.L.Y!!! Oh my god, this has been on top of my list for so long so, it was like a sense of relief and immediate joy I mean, I would tell like people in the Philippines have been outstandingly kind and supportive to me and of my music and so I feel that the least I can do is reciprocate that and come to a show!

    P: What would be your favorite song to perform live and why?

    A: I will answer in two parts, I am very excited to play โ€œIDK You Yetโ€ live because there are so many places in the world, I still havenโ€™t gotten to do that one yet. You know Iโ€™ve gotten to do it around the states but so many other people around the world connected to that song so Iโ€™m excited to do that one in Manila.
    But, from the new album, I really like playing โ€œSomebodyโ€™s Nobodyโ€ lives, thatโ€™s a really fun one I think, thatโ€™s probably one of my favorites from the new one.

    P: What can you say about your Filipino fans, and can you tell us about your connection with them?

    A: First of all, even the fact that I have a Filipino fan is mind-blowing to me. I grew up in the mid-west, in the middle of the United States, so the fact that anyone in the Philippines knows who I am is already something that I am grateful for. And, like I was saying before, I just have felt just so much kindness from them and theyโ€™ve been so unconditionally supportive of me as a person and as a musician so itโ€™s an enormous THANK YOU!

    P: You recently performed at Lollapalooza โ€“ one of the biggest US Music festivals. Tell us about the experience of performing on the stage in Chicago where you are from?

    A: It is AMAZING for so many reasons. The fact that I got to look out into the crowd and see not only that just sea of people but also see my family and my friends who I grew up with made it especially special. Something Iโ€™m going to remember forever.

    P: Is there any artist you want to collaborate with and if you can tell us about your collaboration process with this album was there enough time to talk about breakups and unrequited loves in between your collaboration sessions?

    A: Yeah, luckily the collaborations were a really good opportunity to talk about the kind of stuff that I was going through emotionally. I am really really particular with who I collaborate with, and thatโ€™s why historically I havenโ€™t worked with that many people. In this album, I kinda made it a point to bring some people whom I trusted both musically of course but, also emotionally and felt really safe or so. Itโ€™s so nice to kinda get some new energy into my music. And then as far as the people that I hope to collaborate with there are definitely a lot of people out there. I think right now on top of the list is an artist called Kacey Musgraves whom I am a super huge fan of! Sheโ€™s incredible and one of my favorite songwriters.

    P: What was it like collaborating with Charlie Puth and Olivia Rodrigo?

    A: It was great! I feel very fortunate that some of my closest friends are some of my biggest musical heroes! And people that I just think or so are unbelievably talented. To get to steal their skill set little but for my own music is such a cool thing for me to get to do. It was a fun kind of hand-picking different friends to ask to be involved in my album.

    P: Could you tell us about your song โ€œHate Me If It Helpsโ€? How did you get inspired to write the song or were there any real-life experiences you would like to share that are connected to it?

    A: The song for me is definitely kind of a journey. Itโ€™s kind of the first time I allowed myself to be kind of angry in a song and just kind of mad and stuff. Itโ€™s about the feeling of wanting someone to just get over you at all costs. But then when it comes down to them actually hating you, that still hurts. Itโ€™s still something that doesnโ€™t feel good even if you also want them to be able to move on. Kind of just about super conflicting feelings.

    Press: You wrote โ€œIDK You Yetโ€ because you had a void in your heart during the pandemic and a lot of people related to that. Do you think music in some ways filled up that void? And how are you now? Are you better?

    Alexander 23: Thatโ€™s a good question! I donโ€™t think anyone asked me if Iโ€™m better. You know what I think I am better. Whatever โ€œBETTERโ€ means, I think I am at the very least BETTER than I was before for sure!

    P: During the pandemic, you did a lot of stuff like cooking did it helps with your music or your other hobbies?

    A: Yes, for me, I always to be doing other million things at once. Like if Iโ€™m only doing music, I kind of drive myself crazy you know. So, itโ€™s important for me to have other creative endeavors that I am doing as well.

    P: Did you enjoy it? Or did you actually cook a lot of stuff?

    A: Yes, I do a decent amount of cooking. I traveled a lot so itโ€™s hard to do it consistently but, whenever Iโ€™m in Los Angeles for more than a few days then Iโ€™m definitely cooking.

    P: On a scale of 1 to 10 and 10 being the highest how excited are you to finally perform in Manila?

    A: I would say Iโ€™m about 23 out of 10 excited!

    P: How does it feel to have finally released a full-length debut album?

    A: It feels amazing! Iโ€™ve talked about this a little bit today. I think one of the coolest parts about it is, that when you put a single out, you get to see who relates to that single and thatโ€™s so special. But, when you put an album out, you get to see the wide array of things that people picked from the album something they identified with and itโ€™s cool to see what the people picked and where different people are drawn towards.

    P: Your album is about many things and can be about the breakup as well. How did music become therapy to you as you experienced this?

    A: I think I used music as a place I put all of these feelings, so I donโ€™t need to feel them anymore. Itโ€™s always been like that, a lot of stuff I talked about in my songs is not things it’s fun to feel thatโ€™s why some people relate to them so much! But I like to wash my hands to them and leave them there and so itโ€™s been really a powerful tool for me to deal with some of the heavier emotional stuff that life can sick and throw you away.

    Alexander 23 did not let the opportunity pass to throw his own questions as he asked about what Filipino food item he definitely must try during his Manila visit and on the general opinion of Filipinos about Americans.

    Closing the interview, the Chicago-bred artist relayed his excitement to perform in the country. โ€œI will see you on September 3. It feels good and I canโ€™t wait,โ€ he remarked.

    Alexander 23 Live in Manila is happening on September 3 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura. Tickets are available via SM Tickets outlets and online thru www.smtickets.com.

    Ticket prices are as follows:

    • Floor Standing – Php 2,660
    • Balcony – Php 1,920
  • Yugyeom Stages the Coolest Friday Party in First Solo Manila Concert

    Yugyeom Stages the Coolest Friday Party in First Solo Manila Concert

    The week was bearable because the ending is with Yugyeom!

    GOT7’s Yugyeom made his solo debut on the Philippine concert stage last August 19 at the New Frontier Theater. Presented by PULP Live World, YUGYEOM LIVE IN MANILA served as the first solo concert of the singer-songwriter in Asia.

    Yugyeom Live in Manila

    And it was indeed the debut on the Philippine concert stage and the best capped off the week with Yugyeom and Ahgases teaming up to stage the coolest and most fun Friday party.

    DJ Wegun kicked off the night’s happening with a hyped-up DJ set of various songs including GOT7’s best hits. The crowd danced to the beat and jumped along with every song that came on. The energy was truly resonating at the New Frontier Theater that when Yugyeom came on stage, the cheers reached the roof and the energy seemed boundless.

    DJ Wegun opening YUGYEOM LIVE IN MANILA

    Yugyeom fronted his set with “I Want U Around”, the first track from his first extended play Point of View: U which featured DeVita. And there was no slowing down as the singer-songwriter immediately followed it up with tracks from Point of View: U namely “Running Through the Rain”, “When You Fall”, and “Falling in Love”.

    In his introduction ment and amid the “Kim Yugyeom” cheers, the GOT7 member greeted Ahgases with “Mabuhay, Philippines” and his brightest smile — much to the delight of the crowd who have been waiting for his return. He expressed his happiness on seeing a lot of Ahgases.

    Truly, it was hard not to fall deeper in love with the GOT7 member who made sure that Ahgases who came to see him that Friday night got to experience the best party as he delivers the smoothest vocals in every performance.

    That night was definitely all about Yugyeom. Coming back to the Philippine concert stage after almost three years and after signing with AOMG, the singer-songwriter has definitely grown as an artist and as a performer. And that growth was more evident as, for the first time, he stood on the Philippine concert stage as a solo artist.

    He turned the excitement a step higher with “Take You Down”, “Lights”, and “All Your Fault”, before being the cutest tease during the remixed version of Jay Park’s “Mommae” and “All I Wanna Do”. With the smoothest groove and sexiest moves, Yugyeom reminded everyone that he is one of K-Pop’s best dancers.

    He was mesmerizing and undeniably captivating as he takes over the stage with effortless charm and talent. He was the best entertainer, turning the venue into a big party where everyone felt free to move to the music, scream loud, and enjoy every bit of the moment. Always ready to perform and always sure to give the best show, Yugyeom continued to captivate with “Always Ready” and “Love the Way”.

    But a GOT7 member concert will never be complete without reminding everyone of their roots. The maknae of GOT7 hard carried in his performance of “Hard Carry”. Screams grew louder as the singer-songwriter went around the standing section to interact with fans. He went on to perform “Two” before closing his set with a performance of “1+1”.

    Before ending the show, Yugyeom promised to return to the Philippines and sweetly declared his unending support for Ahgases. “I will continue rooting for Philippine Ahgases,” he said. And that love was reciprocated with Philippine Ahgases’ promise that “Ahgase will always hold your hand”.

    YUGYEOM LIVE IN MANILA ended with every fan leaving with spirited smiles — happy to see Yugyeom and spend Friday night cheering loud, dancing and singing along, and getting hyped with their fellow Ahgases. Lucky fans got to personally say their “see you again” to the GOT7 member through the goodbye session. In addition, prior to the start of the show, some took part in a meet-and-greet event with Yugyeom.

    Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.