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  • Tiffany Young To Make Her Solo Debut On Philippine Concert Stage In January

    Tiffany Young To Make Her Solo Debut On Philippine Concert Stage In January

    Yes, PH Young Ones, you are definitely reading that right. Tiffany Young will finally return on the Philippine concert stage — this time, as a solo artist — through her upcoming concert tour TIFFANY YOUNG <OPEN HEARTS EVE> PART TWO next year.

    The Girls’ Generation member will bring her concert tour to the Philippine shore on January 25, 2020 at the New Frontier Theater, marking her first solo show in the country. Surely a night to remember, the concert will be filled with spectacular stages from the singer who will serenade with her impressive vocals and bring out the energy with her superb performances.

    Tickets to TIFFANY YOUNG <OPEN HEARTS EVE> PART TWO will go on sales starting December 28 at 12 noon through TicketNet outlets and online. Fans have the option to choose from six ticket tiers — MVP Photo Op, MVP Send Off, VIP A, VIP B, LOGE, and BALCONY. Check out the prices below:

    • MVP Photo Op – Php 14,000
    • MVP Send Off – Php 12,500
    • VIP A – Php 8,500
    • VIP B – Php 5,500
    • LOGE – Php 6,500
    • BALCONY – Php 4,500

    MVP Photo Op will be inclusive of photo opportunity by group of 10s, raffle of signed poster, official poster, and souvenir card. Meanwhile, MVP Send Off will be inclusive of send off pass, raffle of signed poster, official poster, and souvenir card. For those interested to purchase MVP, please send an e-mail at ticketing.cdment.ph@gmail.com with the following format:

    • E-mail subject: TY MNL MVP TICKET
    • Name:
    • E-mail address:
    • Contact number:
    • Number of tickets:
    • Type of MVP (Photo Op or Send Off)

    All ticket holders will also bring home an official poster and a souvenir card. 50 MVP, 30 VIP A, 5 VIP B, and 15 LOGE ticket holders will also get signed posters.

    Tiffany made her debut in 2007 as a member of Girls’ Generation, one of the most well-known and successful girl groups in K-Pop history. In 2016, she became the second member of the girl group to debut as a solo artist through the extended play, I Just Wanna Dance. The EP received favorable response from critics and was chosen by American magazine Billboard as the seventh Best K-Pop Album of 2016. In addition, the EP also debuted at the third spot of South Korea’s Gaon Album Chart and Billboard’s World Album Chart.

    Following her solo debut, Tiffany went on to release non-album singles “Over My Skin” and “Teach You”. After three years, she returned with her second extended play Lips On Lips. Aside from her solo releases, she also served as a featured artist for other singers including Far East Movement and participated in soundtracks for various dramas including Love Rain, To The Beautiful You, and Blood.

    TIFFANY YOUNG <OPEN HEARTS EVE> PART TWO in Manila is presented by CDM Entertainment.

  • Sam Tsui Makes Golden Return To The Philippine Concert Stage With “The Gold Jacket Tour”

    Sam Tsui Makes Golden Return To The Philippine Concert Stage With “The Gold Jacket Tour”

    Sam Tsui’s pizazz and energy abound on the Manila leg for The Gold Jacket Tour last November 25 held at the SM North EDSA Skydome.

    Singer-actress Daiyan Trisha from Malaysia opened the show with her original songs and effortlessly sang cover songs of “Lover” by Taylor Swift and “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande. The concert served as the Philippine concert stage debut of the singer-actress who has collaborated with Tsui in song covers including “Memories” by Maroon 5.

    After the sweet kick off by Daiyan Trisha, Sam Tsui made his golden entrance, rocking fashionable statement pieces to pay homage to the theme of the tour. But more than a color and a fashion, the Gold Jacket has a symbolic meaning. According to him, it is a representation of one’s attitude and/or state of mind, conveying one’s uniqueness and being fabulous in this day and age where beauty standards and influence seem to be validated by likes and followers. He then relayed his wish to bring into everyone’s psyche that one should really feel good about oneself and that you are enough and can make a difference in this world.

    Very evident of his love affair with his fans here in the country was how he fondly remembers the support and interaction he had with Filipino fans throughout the years and just recently, a collaboration with homegrown singer-actress Karylle came to fruition through a cover version of Sponge Cola’s “Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay”. He serenaded the audience with the aforementioned song with flawless and great diction of the country’s local language.

    A delight as well to see onstage alongside Sam is his life partner of three years, singer Casey Breves. The couple gave their own flavor to the mashup tunes of Ed Sheeran’s iconic hit song “Thinking Out Loud” and Sam Smith’s “I’m Not The Only One”. To mark an important milestone on their lifetime of togetherness, Sam shared to the audience that an original piece/song was written for it called “This Promise”.

    Sam’s glowing impression of Filipinos continues as he is well-aware of Filipinos having the knack and/or talent in singing as he brought the crowd to a trip down memory lane with his favorite songs throughout the years. It was a massive videoke session as the crowd sang with gusto with Sam such hits “Like A Prayer” by Madonna, “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion, “No Scrubs” by TLC, “Yeah” by Usher, “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis, “Somebody I Used To Know” by Gotye and “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeran.

    A tribute to dear friend Christina Grimmie was one of the show’s highlights. Sam dedicated his performance of “Just A Dream”, reminiscing on how lucky he was to sing alongside a great talent.

    It was indeed a golden night for both Sam Tsui and his fans as he looks forward to come back to our shores. Aside from the song covers, the singer-songwriter also performed his original songs “Trust”, “Shadow”, “Carousel”, and “Just For Tonight”.

    Words and photos by Lou Belit

    The Gold Jacket Tour was presented by PULP Live World. We extend our thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

  • Gerald Santos Headlines “Unlimited, A Concert For A Cause” This December

    Gerald Santos Headlines “Unlimited, A Concert For A Cause” This December

    International stage actor and Pinoy Pride bearer Gerald Santos headlines in one of the biggest concerts for this year, UNLIMITED, A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE, which is slated on December 13, 2019, 8 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

    An initial concert offering of LE’ POSH Entertainment Production, this concert endeavor is a coming together of world class Filipino artists who all have a soft spot for the plight and welfare of our OFWs and their loved ones.

    Santos avers, “I was an OFW myself. Being in UK for 2 years as part of the Miss Saigon UK Tour stint made me realize how our kababayans, the feelings and sentiments of the many OFWs I had the opportunity to intermingle with. I know how difficult it is to be away from your family and with this concert, it is my prayer that it brings cheers to the OFWs who are home during the holiday season and their families who will join and watch it.”

    Joining Gerald on the concert stage are OPM icon Nyoy Volante, fast-rising star Kyline Alcantara, Singaporean theatre veteran Rachel Chan, The Clash Finalist Garret Bolden and Rock Legend Jett Pangan.

    LE’POSH Entertainment Production teams up with other government and non-government agencies for this concert to alleviate the plight of our OFWs.

    The concert is written and directed by Antonino Rommel Ramilo, with concept by Pierre Hernandez. Musical director is Jason Abram Cabato.

    Tickets are available at TicketWorld.com.ph ( 8891-9999 ).

  • Cats the Musical 2019

    Cats the Musical 2019

    Cats the Musical until December 1, 2019 only at The Theatre at Solaire Resort.

    Tickets available at ticketworld.com.ph/catsmusical2019

    Cats the Musical 2019

    CATS, one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances. The ground-breaking production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983 the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, and ran for 18 years.

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  • Ely Buendia A Night at the Theater

    Ely Buendia A Night at the Theater

    Ely Buendia A Night at the Theater on December 8, 2019, 8pm at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

    Tickets now available at ticketworld.com.ph/elybuendia

    Ely Buendia A Night at the Theater

    Ely’s upcoming performance is born out of the recent success of RWM’s hit musical Ang Huling El Bimbo this year. For the concert, Ely will be joined by some of the musical’s cast members in celebration of friendship and camaraderie that continue to endure through the songs – Gian Magdangal, Oj Mariano, Jon Santos, Carla Guevara- Laforteza, Reb Atadero, Boo Gabunada, Topper Fabregas and Tanya Manalang.

    Ticket Prices:
    ₱7,500 SSVIP
    ₱6,300 SVIP
    ₱5,500 VIP
    ₱4,600 Gold
    ₱3,200 Silver
    ₱1,800 Bronze

    Buy your Tickets now at ticketworld.com.ph/elybuendia

    Tickets also available at TicketWorld Outlets or at the RWM Box Office at the Newport Mall.

  • Martin and Pops Celebrate A Grand New Year’s Eve at Solaire

    Martin and Pops Celebrate A Grand New Year’s Eve at Solaire

    Welcome the New Year belting out tunes and dancing to your favorites with the legendary Philippine concert royalties Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez as they rouse the room to their feet in “The Royal Affair: 2020 New Year’s Eve Countdown” happening at The Tent at Solaire.

    Just a few weeks after a sold-out tour in the United States, the highly demanded reunion of the duo on the Philippine concert stage comes blazing hot to deliver an extraordinary night of knockout numbers that garnered them their monikers.

    Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez gained their respective stardom as individual performers in the ‘80s, but it proved that together, they were a force to be reckoned with. An undeniable chemistry that often eludes pairs on stage radiated naturally between the two artists – a quality that has set them apart from music icons then, and even now. Their perfectly complementing voices, exciting energy, entertaining repertoires, and engaging rapport have drawn unprecedented crowds that have come to be their loyal following until today.

    The Royal Affair is expected to draw in a crowd of both local and international guests that are eager to welcome the new year with sensational artistry. Enjoy an evening of free-flowing beverages, fine dining, and fantastic music at The Tent while quartet Fourtissimo and showband Red Picasso rouse the celebrations with their smooth and seamless tones to unveil the spectacular performances from one of the Philippines’ unparalleled performance duos, Martin and Pops.

    Guests from The Tent are up for a show with a poolside after-party with an incredible drone exhibition plus the music of 3rd Avenue and performed by the leading men and leading ladies of Philippine Theatre – Arman Ferrer, Floyd Tena, and Gian Magdangal, Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Carla Laforteza, and Yanah Laurel. Adding more glamor to this New Year’s bash, Solaire’s Waterside will rewind the decades decked in art deco gold and platinum with hits from the roaring 20s to the blazing 2000s all the way to the hip tunes of the present starting at 7PM with a live feed of poolside countdown beginning at 11PM.

    Book your tables and buy your tickets to be part of a wickedly fun and exciting New Year’s Eve bash at Solaire. The Royal Affair prices start at Php8,000* for Silver, Php10,000* for Gold, and Php15,000* for Platinum. You may purchase your tickets by visiting www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 8891-9999. For table reservations at Waterside and more information you may call 8888-8888.

    *Prices are exclusive of TicketWorld charges.

    Above photos show Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez for “The Royal Affair: 2020 New Year’s Eve Countdown”.

  • Matilda The Musical 2020

    Matilda The Musical 2020

    Matilda The Musical from March 5-22, 2020 at The Theatre at Solaire Resort.

    Tickets now available at ticketworld.com.ph/matilda2020

    Matilda The Musical 2020

    MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical is now in its seventh year in London where it continues to delight audiences of all ages.
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  • DAY6 Inspires And Touches Hearts In “GRAVITY” Concert In Manila

    DAY6 Inspires And Touches Hearts In “GRAVITY” Concert In Manila

    Words and photos by Danica Lacson

    South Korean band DAY6 returned to the Philippine concert stage last November 23 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, equipped with their signature stage performances, new music, and tons of inspiration for their fans — their beautiful reason.

    The Manila leg of DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> marked the return of Sungjin, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon to the Philippines after more than a year since making their debut on the local concert stage with their first world tour, YOUTH. The excitement was definitely high as evident from the sold-out tickets and top trending topics ever since PULP Live World announced it will be bringing the band to the country this 2019.

    And indeed, the hype was well-deserved as DAY6 staged a spectacular display of their musical talents and adorable charms that made the Saturday night of My Days from all over the Philippines (and probably, the world) the best time of their lives. It was beautiful. It was perfect. And it was heartwarming — filled with sincerity from the boys and their fans who patiently waited to see them back.

    DAY6 opened the night with a sweet serving of “Best Part”, “Sing Me”, “I Wish”, “Somehow”, “Time Of Our Life”, and a promise that the night of November 23 is about to become the best night for everyone at The Big Dome, with the boys encouraging fans to forget everything even just for a while and enjoy themselves.

    Following their introduction and short ment, DAY6 and My Days collaborated for a short jam session — and in Jae’s words, “Oh my goodness, that was perfect!” But the night is only starting as the boys have more in store including a “So Cool” performance that was capped off by Dowoon’s drum solo and Young K’s bass solo.

    My Days were definitely the best concert crowd as their energy never seemed to die down that night, rocking hard with their favorite band for “Out Of My Mind” and “Feeling Good”. Screams turned louder when the boys got closer to their fans and moved toward the extended stage where they performed “How To Love”, “For Me”, and “Wanna Go Back”. Sungjin also don an impressive guitar solo, while Dowoon treated the audience with a short vocal performance.

     

    And the treats never stopped for My Days with DAY6 making Christmas early for them with a special mash-up gift of “Shape Of You” x “Like That Sun”, “Days Gone By” x “Treasure”, and “Get Lucky” x “Blood”. But the party has just started because DJ Wonpil has more to give in his solo stage of a remix of “Freely”, “Congratulations”, “Sing Me”, and “Blood”.

    Reaching the second half of the concert, DAY6 performed “Colors” followed by a hard-hitting performance of “I Need Somebody”. Getting the crowd up their feet and jumping to the music, Sungjin, Jae, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon rocked hard with “I Wait”.

    “We have been waiting so long to be with you here, guys,” Jae said during a short ment. Wonpil also expressed his admiration for the energy My Days displayed saying, “I think we will be able to go back with all this energy from you.”

    DAY6 then debuted their newest single “Sweet Chaos” on the Philippine concert stage. After a performance of “Headache”, Jae capped off the solo performances with a guitar solo, before they shot My Days with more outstanding performances of “Warning” and “Shoot Me”.

    A cute VCR played which showcased the boys having fun while playing games and going on an outing together. Towards the end, a special message from DAY6 unfolded where they relayed their gratitude to their fans — “Thank you for being with us, My Day.”

    Reciprocating the love and appreciation of the band, My Days created a beautiful ocean of lights during “Cover”. After hitting us hard in the feels with “You Were Beautiful”, DAY6 teamed up with their fans for “Congratulations”, the band’s debut single.

    Emotions continued to run high with the special fan projects — a touching video and a banner support — My Days prepared for DAY6. “I don’t think I will be able to forget Manila,” said Wonpil during the concert’s final ment. He expressed his appreciation for the effort fans put in making the fan projects. “Thank you for reminding us why we make music,” he added, ending with a promise to see their fans in the Philippines again.

    Trying his best to relay his message in English, Dowoon said he was touched by the fan project. “Today’s stage is a present to us. You, one by one, are very important people,” he said. He also told fans to eat well and that they will always love them. “We will come back! Thank you, Philippines,” he said.

    In his ment, Young K admitted go through uncertainty during the production of their latest album The Book Of Us: Entropy.

    “After a certain point, it was really hard to find for the reason why we sing on the stage because we are doing the same thing over and over again. I was not doing it for my parents. I was not doing it for the company. It was not a competition anymore. I was looking for the reason why and there you go. You guys gave us the answer. Thank you very much. You guys said we are the reason, but trust me, you guys are our motivation. You guys are our inspiration. You guys are our reason to be on this stage. Thank you very much.”

    Sungjin, who also went the extra mile to deliver his message in English, said My Days were awesome. “ You guys do whatever you wanna do. Study hard. Word hard. We will come back — so grown up. Thank you so much. See you soon!”

    Jae, who became emotional during his ment, relayed his appreciation and gratitude to My Days for being with them. “Life is so hard sometimes. I’m really appreciative of the fact that we have you guys and you guys have us. And that, we could be each other’s reason,” he said. He also jokingly told fans not to put it out on Twitter (We are sorry, Jae. We love you!), before ending his message with “Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for being my reason to continue to be my best.”

    And while Jae’s tears have yet to dry up, DAY6 took a group photo with My Days to remember the precious moment before wrapping up the concert with “Dance Dance, “Freely”, and DAY6’s heartfelt bows to fans who, as Young K said, are the reason why they never give up.

    Although it was saddening to see the night end with the boys bowing and waving to fans and Sungjin giving out guitar picks, the Manila leg of DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> was definitely an unforgettable concert filled with impressive music, fun moments, and heartwarming memories. It was inspirational and touching to witness the boys’ vulnerability and more so, their strength and the influence of idols and fans to each other that goes beyond beats and melody but transcends to life lessons and being each other’s motivation to go on.

    It was beautiful. It was perfect. It was a moment that keeps your feet on the ground and pulls you back to stand up again — like gravity.

    DAY6 WORLD TOUR <GRAVITY> is presented by JYP Entertainment, Asiana Airlines, and PULP Live World. Special thanks to PULP Live World for the invitation to the event.

  • 8 Reasons Why We Will Always Be Proud Of Super Junior

    8 Reasons Why We Will Always Be Proud Of Super Junior

    When Super Junior debuted in 2005 with the single “Twins (Knock Out)”, no one knew what the future holds for the boy group with 12 members — the biggest number ever for an idol group during that time. And when promotions for “Miracle”, the second promotional single from the boy group’s first studio album Twins, ended, new members were supposed to be introduced in accordance to the initial plan for a rotational lineup.

    But SM Entertainment abandoned the plan. Instead of a massive lineup changes, a new member, Kyuhyun, was introduced and Super Junior 05 simply became SUPER JUNIOR. And true to Lee Soo Man’s intention, the boy group, composed of Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, Hangeng, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Kibum, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun, became a “gateway to stardom of Asia”.

    Super Junior became a prominent figure of Hallyu or the Korean Wave, gaining a strong following all over the world and receiving recognition from various award-giving bodies. The boy group is one of the best selling K-Pop artists and one of the longest-running boy groups in South Korea’s music scene.

    And although the 14-year career of Super Junior was not spared from controversies, including the loss of three members Hangeng, Kibum, and Kangin and the indefinite hiatus of Sungmin in the group’s activities, no one could ever deny the contributions and impact of the boy group to K-Pop, South Korea, Asia, and even the world.

    They are legendary and timeless. And in this special feature, we celebrate Super Junior with the list of eight (among many) reasons why we, as Everlasting Friends of Super Junior, will always be proud of them.

    #1 FOURTEEN YEARS

    In a highly competitive market such as South Korea’s entertainment industry, many idol groups debut but only few remain active for more than a decade. Super Junior is one of the rare gems in the K-Pop music scene with 14 years under their belt.

    The boy group has maintained their prominent presence in the entertainment industry and has kept their impact and legacy intact through the years. Although it seems that the boys have achieved everything in the past decade, they continue to leave their mark and prove their timeless influence through the various recognition and new milestones they receive in recent years including the Legend Award at the 2017 Asia Artist Awards and Bonsang from the Golden Disc Awards and Seoul Music Awards in 2018, among others.

    Super Junior also earned two music show wins for their Time_Slip comeback led by “Super Clap”, marking their first win since 2014 and following the completion of all the members’ military services.

    They are also one of the most respected sunbae in the industry with fellow artists expressing their admiration to the group and the members. Some also identified them as their inspiration in pursuing their dream to be an idol. And that’s what we really call legendary.

    #2 “SORRY, SORRY”

    Speaking of legendary, we can never miss “Sorry, Sorry”, the song which got most Philippine ELFs into Super Junior, when we talk about Super Junior. The song was initially released as a digital single on March 9, 2009 (Happy 10th Anniversary, Sorry, Sorry!) but was later included as the lead single for the group’s third studio album of the same title.

    Dubbed as Super Junior’s most successful single to date, “Sorry, Sorry” took the top spot on music charts, not only in South Korea, but other Asian countries such as Taiwan and Thailand. It also gave the boy group ten music show wins, the second most number of wins Super Junior has achieved for a song following “Mr. Simple”.

    “Sorry, Sorry” is also one of the most covered songs in K-Pop with Girls’ Generation, EXO, BTS, SEVENTEEN, NCT, SF9, Wanna One, among others performing the song in various instances. The Philippines’ very own Cebu Dancing Inmates also performed the song.

    Sorry, Sorry took home Daesang and Bonsang at the Golden Disc Awards, Bonsang at the Seoul Music Awards, and Album of the Year at the Gaon Chart Awards. It is also the best-selling album of 2009 with more than 250,000 sales.

    #3 SUPER SHOW

    Super Show, the international tours of Super Junior, commenced in 2008 through The 1st Asia Tour – Super Show which kicked off in Seoul on February 22, 2008 and ended with a total of ten shows in South Korea, China, and Thailand. Since then, the boy group has held a total of eight Super Shows which has also expanded beyond Asia to include Europe and South America.

    With Super Show, Super Junior became the first South Korean artist to hold a total of 100 concerts worldwide, a feat the boys achieved during Super Show 6 in Seoul on September 21, 2014. Prior to this achievement, the boy group also made history with the largest K-Pop tour in South America with Super Show 5. This year, the boys also created another first for K-Pop as the first K-Pop artist to hold a concert in Saudi Arabia via Super Show 7.

    In the Philippines, ELFs got their first taste of Super Show in 2010 when PULP Live World brought the boy group in the country for the concert on April 10, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum. Philippine served as the final stop of Super Show 2. They are also the first K-Pop boy group to hold a solo concert in the country!

    With Super Show 8 coming to the Philippine shore on December 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Super Junior will mark their fifth solo concert in the archipelago following Super Show 2, Super Show 3, Super Show 5, and Super Show 7.

    READ: THE LEGENDS ARE COMING: Super Junior To Return To Manila For “Super Show 8”

    Tickets to the concert will go on sale starting November 24 at 12 noon via SM Tickets.

    #4 MULTI-AWARDED

    With a discography spanning nine studio albums, one extended play, and one compilation album in South Korea alone, Super Junior also boasts a superb list of awards and recognition under their name. Since their debut in 2005, the boy group has won more than 160 awards and received more than 220 nominations from award-giving bodies in South Korea and overseas.

    Super Junior is the most-awarded artist at the Golden Disc Awards with 19 wins, including three Daesang and eight Bonsang.

    Aside from their milestones as a group, the members have also built legacies of their own and have been recognized for their various activities and contributions to the entertainment industry.

    #5 MAKERS OF HISTORY

    And whrn we said Super Junior contributed a lot to K-Pop and the Korean entertainment industry, we are not kidding. The boy group has chnaged the game for K-Pop in a lot of ways including being the first idol group to actively promote in China and holding a special lectire at Oxford University.

    They also created a lot of firsts in K-Pop — and in Asia too! The boy group is the first overseas artist to win Asia’s Artist of the Year at the Tencent Stars Magnificent Ceremony in China. The boys, with the help of their ELFs, bested out One Direction, Little Mix, 5 Seconds of Summer, 2NE1, and Girls’ Generation to be the Choice International Artist at the Teen Choice Award, making them the first Korean and Asian artist to do so.

    In addition, Super Junior is the first foreign act to receive the Artist of the Year award at the KKBOX Music Awards. “Lo Siento”, the title track of their repackaged album Replay, became the first K-Pop song to enter Billboard’s Latin Songs Chart. Subsequently, Super Junior became the first K-Pop group to appear on the chart!

    Although we cannot list everything down, Super Junior has undeniably helped paved the way for K-Pop and its artists in so many ways that it is no longer surprising that the boys have earned the respect of many.

    #6 MULTI-TALENTED

    Other than their main jobs as singers, the members have constantly challenged themselves and evolve, showing us how capable they are as artists.

    Super Junior members are variety kings — and no one can tell us otherwise. With shows such as SuperTV and SJ Returns, the boys have made us roar into laughter, sometimes even questioning why we stan these dorks. And if you are like us, Titas of K-Pop, you probably know the gems that are Exploration of the Human Body, Mystery 6, and Full House. 

    Individually, the boys are also carving names for themselves as trusted MCs with leader Leeteuk, Heechul, Shindong, and Kyuhyun being hosts or cast members of a lot of entertainment programs today.

    They can also act and we have witnessed it on Attack on thr Pin-Up Boys. The members also impressed with their acting chops in various drama productions including Heechul’s Bad Family and Flower Granpa Investigation Unit, Yesung’s Awl and Voice, Sungmin’s The President, Siwon’s She Was Pretty and My Fellow Citizens, Donghae’s It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl and Quiz of God Season 4 and Kyuhyun’s Bongsun, The Woman Dies If She Loves.

    Not to mention, the members have also led musical productions! Yesung, Sungmin, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun earning praises for their musical performances.

    In addition, Shindong and Eunhyuk have also taken roles outside the spotlight by going behind the scenes and behind the camera as directors. And Super Show 8 will be a witness to that!

    #7 EVERLASTING FRIENDS OF SUPER JUNIOR

    But, really, the 14-year run of Super Junior will never be possible without the support of their Everlasting Friends!

    ELFs are one of the most passionate fandoms in the world as evident by the Choice Fandom award they received at the Teen Choice Award. They are Super Junior’s constants who support the members’ activities, protect them against haters, and love them through the ups and downs. It is a lovely relationship that makes our hearts full.

    We can’t wait to witness another display of this strong bond at Super Show 8 in Manila and be part of the ocean of pearl sappbire blue.

    #8 BROTHERHOOD

    It always warms our hearts to see the strong relationship of this bunch where they pour out thier support for each other. No matter how they joke about being a window group, we know they are family.

    From a project group to one of South Korea’s most successful boy groups, Super Junior has indeed come a long way. The journey was never easy with tears shed a long the way, heartbreaks that tested their strengths, and challenges that seemed so hard to conquer — but Super Junior did that.

  • Ong Seong Wu To Meet PH Fans In 2020 Via “We Belong” Fan Meeting In Manila

    Ong Seong Wu To Meet PH Fans In 2020 Via “We Belong” Fan Meeting In Manila

    South Korean singer-actor Ong Seong Wu will join the lineup of South Korean acts who will set the Philippine concert stage ablaze with their talents and charms in 2020!

    The former Wanna One member, who made his debut as a solo artist this year, is ready to venture on his own on stage as well as he is set to stage ONG SEONG WU ASIA FAN MEETING <WE BELONG> in Manila at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on February 25, 2020. It will mark the third visit of the singer-actor in the archipelago and his first ever solo fan meeting in the country.

    A ticket pre-selling will be held on December 7 at the Gateway Cineplex Lobby. Meanwhile, the public ticket selling will take place on December 8 through TicketNet outlets and online. Tickets are available in WE, LOVE, ONG, Lower Box – P, and Lower Box – R tiers.

    • WE – Php 10,500
    • LOVE – Php 7,500
    • ONG – Php 5,500
    • Lower Box – P – Php 3,500
    • Lower Box – R – Php 2,500

    Tickets will also include fan benefits in accordance to the tier chosen.

    • Hi-Touch – All WE
    • Group Photo (15 pax per group) – By raffle for WE and LOVE
    • Signed Polaroid – By raffle for WE, LOVE, and ONG
    • Signed Poster – By raffle for WE, LOVE, ONG, and Lower Box – P
    • Show Poster (no autograph) – All

    Ong Seong Wu participated in the second season of the reality-survival show Produce 101 where he placed 5th on the final episode of the show, making him part of the debuting boy group Wanna One.

    Following the end of Wanna One’s activities, Ong Seong Wu commenced his activities as a solo act, embarking on a three-city fan meeting titled Eternity. He also took part in the collaboration project of Pepsi and Starship Entertainment wherein he released the single “Heart Sign”.

    It was also this year when the singer-actor made his television drama debut through jTBC’s youth drama At Eighteen. He brought to life the character of Choi Joon Woo. He starred alongside Kim Hyang Gi and Shin Seung Ho.

    Aside from his role as Joon Woo, Ong Seong Wu also lent his voice to the drama’s original soundtrack, releasing the song “Our Story”.

    ONG SEONG WU ASIA FAN MEETING <WE BELONG> in Manila is presented by DNM Entertainment.

  • VICTON To Hold “Voice To Alice” In Manila In December

    VICTON To Hold “Voice To Alice” In Manila In December

    It’s time for Philippine Alice to have their voices be heard as South Korean boy group VICTON is set to stage their first ever solo concert in the country next month.

    The boys will stage VICTON 1ST ASIA TOUR “VOICE TO ALICE” in Manila on December 21 at the SM North EDSA Skydome. Presented by P.E.E.P Events and Production, Inc. and Instudyo Ni Pipay, Voice To Alice will bring Kang Seung Sik, Heo Chan, Lim Se Jun, Do Han Se, Choi Byung Chan, and Jung Su Bin to the archipelago to make the Christmas season extra special for their fans. Leader Han Seung Woo is expected to miss out the concert as he is currently promoting as a member of X1.

    A ticket pre-selling will take place on November 27 at the SM North EDSA Skydome. Public ticket selling starts on November 29 via SM Tickets outlets and online and via Ticket2Me Tickets are available in PEEP Perks, VIP, Gold, and Gen Ad categories.

    • PEEP Perks – Php 8,500
    • VIP – Php 7,500
    • Gold – Php 6,500
    • Gen Ad – Php 2,500

    Prices are exclusive of ticketing charges. Also, please note that the concert is a free seating event, meaning attendees will not get a reserved seat. Instead, they may opt to seat anywhere they please within their tier.

    Fans who will attend Voice To Alice will also enjoy certain fan benefits, depending on their ticket tier. Fan benefits include official poster, hi-touch, photo opportunity, Polaroid photo op, Nostalgia album, and signed poster.

    • Official Poster – All
    • Hi-Touch – All
    • Photo Opportunity (20 pax per group) – All PEEP Perks, 140 VIP, and 60 Gold
    • Polaroid Photo Op (individual) – 50 PEEP Perks and 10 VIP
    • Nostalgia Album – All PEEP Perks, 60 VIP, and 40 Gold
    • Signed Poster – 150 PEEP Perks

    VICTON debuted as a seven-member boy group in 2016 with the extended play Voice To New World which featured “I’m Fine” as the lead single. The following year, the boys came out with their second EP titled Ready, promoting the title track “Eyez Eyez” on music shows. The boy group continued to pack 2017 with new songs, releasing two more EPs that year — Identity and From.VICTON.

    In 2018, VICTON did a busking project where they performed their songs and did covers of other artists’ songs in four locations namely Sinchon, Starfield, Gangnam, and Dongdaemun. The same year, they released their first single album Time of Sorrow.

    In 2019, Han Seung Woo and Choi Byung Chan participated in the reality-survival show Produce X 101 with Byung Chan leaving the show due to health reasons and Seung Woo ultimately debuting as a member of X1. Following the conclusion of Produce X 101, VICTON came back as a six-member boy group with the mini album titled Nostalgia.

    The EP’s title track “Nostalgic Night” earned the boys their first ever music show win as a group through The Show.

    VICTON 1ST ASIA TOUR “VOICE TO ALICE” in Manila is presented by Play M Entertainment, P.E.E.P Events and Production, Inc. and Istudyo Ni Pipay.

  • Boy Pablo Live in Manila 2019

    Boy Pablo Live in Manila 2019

    Boy Pablo Live in Manila on November 30, 2019 at the New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City presented by Midas Promotions.

    Boy Pablo Live in Manila 2019

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  • Pentatonix The World Tour Coming to Manila

    Pentatonix The World Tour Coming to Manila

    Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling group Pentatonix announced that they will be visiting MANILA on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Araneta Coliseum for their upcoming tour Pentatonix: The World Tour.

    Tickets for Pentatonix: The World Tour in MANILA go on-sale on August 3 via TicketNet.com.ph or Call 911-5555. Presented by Wilbros Live.
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  • HYUKOH To Bring Their 2020 World Tour In Manila In April

    HYUKOH To Bring Their 2020 World Tour In Manila In April

    South Korean indie pop-rock band HYUKOH will head to Manila on April 4, 2020 at the New Frontier Theater for the HYUKOH 2020 WORLD TOUR, marking the band’s first concert in the Philippines.

    Manila will serve as one of the stops of the band’s world tour which kicks off in Seoul on February 8, 2020 at the Bluesquare iMarket Hall and which will bring Oh Hyuk, Im Dong Geon, Lim Hyun Jae, and Lee In Woo to more than 40 cities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

    Tickets to the Manila concert are now on sale via TicketNet outlets and online. Fans of the South Korean indie pop-rock band can choose from four categories — Orchestra Front, Orchestra Back, Loge, and Balcony. Check out the ticket prices below.

    • Orchestra Front – Php 5,000
    • Orchestra Back – Php 4,500
    • Loge – Php 3,500
    • Balcony – Php 2,000

    Please note that ticket prices are exclusive of ticket service charge.

    Prior to their mainstream popularity, HYUKOH, formed in 2014, has already received success and gained a strong following in South Korea’s indie music scene, receiving praise from musicians including IU for their unique sound and visual aesthetic which they incorporate in their music videos and fashion.

    Following their appearance in the Korean variety show Infinite Challenge where they teamed up with comedian and singer Jung Hyung Don for a song and production number, the band gained mainstream popularity.

    Since 2014, the band has released three extended plays namely 20, 22, and 24. In 2017, they came out with their first full-length album titled 23 which featured the songs “Burning Youth”, “Tokyo Inn”, “Leather Jacket”, “TOMBOY”, “2002WorldCup”, “Jesus Lived In A Motel Room”, “Wanli”, “Die Alone”, “Reserved Seat”, “Simon”, “Paul”, and “Surf Boy”.

    HYUKOH has received recognition from the 7th Melon Music Awards, 25th Seoul Music Awards, 30th and 32nd Golden Disc Awards, 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards, 13th and 15th Korean Music Awards, and 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards in various categories including Best Band Performance, Best Modern Rock Album, Best Modern Rock Song, among others. In 2019, they joined other artists as part of the line-up of the Coachella Festival.

    HYUKOH 2020 WORLD TOUR IN MANILA is presented by Karpos Multimedia.

  • Why Don’t We Treats Philippine Limelights With Unforgettable “8 Letters Tour”

    Why Don’t We Treats Philippine Limelights With Unforgettable “8 Letters Tour”

    Why Don’t We came back to the Philippine concert stage — more than a year since their Invitation Tour — with new songs, greater energy, and more maturity. “We kind to know who we are now,” said the boys in an exclusive interview hours before 8 Letters Tour in Manila made the evening of Limelights who came out, on a Monday, at the New Frontier Theater, unbelievable in the best scenarios.

    The show was jam-packed with new songs from their 8 Letters album and their single releases this 2019. Daniel, Corbyn, Jonah, Zach, and Jack were filled with energy and excitement as they jump on stage and roam around — passion reciprocated by their fans who cheered loud and sang along to the boys.

    Why Don’t We opened the night with “Trust Fund Baby”, “M.I.A.”, and “Choose” before greeting the crowd with short introduction. The boys went on to deliver performances of their greatest hits that brought nostalgia to the fans who have been their since day one — back in 2016 — with “Taking You”, “Nobody Gotta Know”, “Why Don’t We Just”, and “These Girls” and the highly awaited mash-up.

    The concert also marked the first live performance of Why Don’t We’s songs from their 8 Letters album, which received a gold certification in the Philippines. The album, which came out in August last year, is the group’s most successful release to date with “8 Letters” receiving gold certifications from Music Canada and the Recording Industry Association of America. Aside from “Choose” and “8 Letters”, Daniel, Corbyn, Jonah, Zach, and Jack also performed “Talk”, “In Too Deep”, “Friends”, and “Hooked” from the album.

    But the night will never be complete without getting to hear the 2019 releases of the boys which include “Big Plans”, “Cold In LA”, “I Don’t Belong In This Club”, “Unbelievable”, “I Still Do”, and “What Am I”. Asked on their plans for new songs for the rest of the year, in accordance with their monthly releases, the group hinted on a possibility of coming out with a Christmas single.

    As for their 2020 plans, nothing concrete has been shared by the boys. “We’ll definitely take sometime for the album, but what do I know?” Still, whether we get a new album or single, we will definitely be on the lookout for what the boys of Why Don’t We have in store for all of us.

    With Daniel, Corbyn, Jonah, Zach, and Jack on stage with their instruments, bringing another wave of nostalgia to Limelights, Why Don’t We wrapped up the Manila leg of 8 Letters Tour with a sweet and lovely performance of “What Am I” and Jonah’s words of “Thank you for coming out and bringing the energy tonight. Mahal namin kayo.”

     

    Words and photos by Danica Lacson