Tiffany Young ‘Open Hearts Eve Part Two’ In Manila on January 25, 2020, 6:30pm at the New Frontier Theater presented by CDM Entertainment.
Before debuting as a solo artist in 2016, Tiffany Young was first known as a vocalist of Girls’ Generation.
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Rakrakan Festival 2020: Peace, Love, & Music on February 29, 2020 April 25, 2020 at the CCP Open Grounds, Buendia Ave. cor. Macapacal Ave., Pasay City.
6+ Stages, 120+ artists 1 Big Event including Grace Note, Philia, The Republicats, Pedicab, Skychurch, Imago, 6Cyclemind, Chicosci, Typecast, Teeth, Greyhoundz, Wilabaliw, Slapshock and many more.
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ONE OK ROCK Live in Manila on May 2, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ONE OK ROCK Eye of the Storm Asia Tour in Manila is presented by Pulp Live World.
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Get ready for the biggest celebration to kick off the Year of the Rat! The Office of the Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, in cooperation with the Filipino-Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Inc. (FCGCCI), and Manila Chinatown Development Council is holding several activities to celebrate the new year.
Join the Chinese New Year Countdown 2020 Street Party, happening this January 24, 2020 from 7PM-12MN at Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila. The show will feature special celebrity guests, and some of the biggest acts in OPM including Parokya Ni Edgar, Sponge Cola, Gloc-9, Shanti Dope, Ex-Battalion, and many more musical acts to keep the night festive.
To top the New Year Countdown off will be a 30-minute grand firework display to start the year with a big bang. The following day, January 25 will see a Grand Float Parade which will travel along the streets of Binondo and Sta. Cruz, also featuring special celebrity guests. This is one grand celebration you wouldn’t wanna miss!
ADMISSION IS FREE for all events.
Finally, after years of waiting, the cast of the well-loved South Korean variety show Running Man is coming to the Philippines for RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER LIVE IN MANILA.
Presented by PULP Live World, the show is happening on April 1, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, bringing loads of fun and performances to Philippine Runners who have patiently hoped for the members to come to the archipelago.
READ: Running Man “A Decade Of Laughter” Tour In Manila To Be Held In December
And as we count down to less than a month before show day, we got ten reasons for you all why you should not miss seeing Ji Suk Jin, Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Song Ji Hyo, Jeon So Min, and Yang Se Chan live on the Philippine concert stage.
“There’s a first time for everything,” they say and for Philippine Runners, April 1 will mark the first time they are going to see the cast of their favorite show.
There are a lot of firsts in this event that will surely make for an unforgettable evening, not only for the fans but for the members too.
Not all members are singers and dancers, but the team works hard to deliver impressive performances that deserve our applause.
In their previous fan meetings, the audience was treated to group performances, duets, and more, and we are sure Ji Suk Jin, Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Song Ji Hyo, Jeon So Min, and Yang Se Chan have a lot of surprises in store for their Runners.
Ten years is no joke for a variety show, but Running Man withstood all that and has been giving people happiness for the past ten years — thanks to the members’ teamwork.
On April 1, we will bear witness to the fruit of their hard work as a team as they bring together a great show for all.
A Running Man gathering will not be complete without them poking fun at each other and teasing one another. We would love to see the closeness of the members in person as they tease and bicker!
Ready yourselves for once-in-a-lifetime moments with the members! No more “sana all” because you will get to experience all the fan moments you have wished for.
The wait may have been long, but the memories will surely be cherished and remembered with fondness. And in true Philippine K-event fashion, the fan meeting will definitely serve as a memory of a lifetime for both Philippine Runners and the members.
Aside from seeing the cast live, you will also experience fun moments with your fellow Runners!
It will be one big gathering where you get to laugh out loud with Philippine Runners who have also waited for the night to happen. We are also looking forward to witnessing fan projects!
We are 100 percent sure everyone at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 1 will go home crying tears of happiness.
Running Man members promise tons of laughter for everyone with their signature wit and humor that we all love and see every week.
The night will be more special because, aside from marking the first time the members will visit Manila, it will also mark another milestone as 2023 will see the celebration of 13 years of laughter.
Running Man started airing in July 2010. Are you ready to welcome a new decade with the cast of your favorite show?
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER IN MANILA will be loads of fun, filled with unforgettable memories as Ji Suk Jin, Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Song Ji Hyo, Jeon So Min, and Yang Se Chan prep for an amazing show at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 1!
RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER IN MANILA is presented by SBS, PULP Live World, and Happee Hour.
Here’s a tip for you all this 2020, in case you want to have a better than ever year — listen to WINNER. The South Korean boy group, who has continually impressed us with their ability to create music and amazing performances, has been slaying the music scene since 2013 when Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon (together with former member Taehyun) competed against their fellow YG trainees in WIN: Who Is Next? and emerging as the WINNER.
In 2014, it became official — WINNER is YG Entertainment’s first boy group in eight years since BIGBANG. And the wait was definitely worth it for YG stans because the boy group went on to slay, dominating charts after charts and earning trophies after trophies during their debut year.
Although their five-year run was not free from challenges especially in 2016 when youngest member Taehyun left YG Entertainment, WINNER emerged strong, coming back with the single album Fate Number For with the chart-topping “Really Really” as its title track. And their success story continues as they earn the nickname “Trust and Listen” in South Korea for their potential in creating high quality music approved by the public.
READ: All About WINNER: The Boy Group Who Impresses Everyone With Its Music
This 2020, Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon will once again treat their Philippine Inner Circles to an amazing show at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 25 as PULP Live World brings WINNER [CROSS] TOUR in Manila. But before we enjoy another hype-filled night with the boys, we got seven songs of WINNER that you definitely have to include in your everyday playlist in no particular order!
Note: WINNER has a lot of songs that deserve to be in this list (all the boy group’s songs should be on your playlist, to be honest) but we took the challenge to list only seven (imagine the predicament, everyone!).
“Don’t Flirt” is the third track on WINNER’s debut studio album 2014 S/S. The song showed a beautiful contrast from the first two tracks of the studio album, “Empty” and “Color Ring”, which are soulful and emotional in sound and lyrics. Through its fun and catchy sound and lyrics, “Don’t Flirt” ups the mood and prepares listeners for Mino’s solo track “I’m Him” which comes fourth in the track list.
The boys performed “Don’t Flirt” on music shows, showing off their playful and cute sides (They were flirting with us!) The song was written by Hoony, Mino, iHawk, Ham Seung Cheon, and Kang Uk Jin with music and arrangement by iHawk, Ham Seung Cheon, and Kang Uk Jin.
Eighteen months after the release of their debut studio album, WINNER returned with another commendable release with their first mini album EXIT:E which include the song “Sentimental”. “Sentimental”, written by Hoony, Mino, and Taehyun, dwells on loneliness, making references on wanting to reach out and be in the midst of someone’s company.
Despite the heart-breaking lyrics of the track, “Sentimental” features an upbeat and groovy arrangement.
“Really Really” marked WINNER’s first release after reforming as a four-member boy group, following Taehyun’s departure. The lead track of Fate Number For, “Really Really” boasted a tropical sound that was well-received by the public, giving the songs more than 2.5 million downloads and taking the number one spot on Gaon Digital Chart.
Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon held their first comeback stage on April 8 on MBC’s Show! Music Core which marked their first stage on the show since debuting in 2014.
“Really Really” was written by Hoony, Mino, and Yoon with Mino and Yoon contributing to the song’s music. Kang Uk Jin worked with the boys once again for this track in terms of music and arrangement.
From the boy group’s second studio album EVERYD4Y, “Movie Star” is refreshing — a beautiful mixture of various sounds and sentimental lyrics that touch deep.
Look back
The last month took 30 frames, just one second
How many actors of life have fallen during that time?
Acting just disappears into the air
Let’s not live as strangers, even if we have to work hard
Let’s not sell our beauty, who cares if we make NGs, GN
“Movie Star” was written by Hoony, Mino, and Yoon. Yoon also worked on the song’s music with Airplay, who also did the song’s arrangement.
In last year’s EVERYWHERE Tour, Philippine Inner Circles used “Movie Star” for their fan project — and it was beautiful.
“Love Me Love Me” is one of the two tracks in WINNER’s second single album, Our Twenty For which was released in August 2017, marking their second comeback that year. Hoony, Mino, and Yoon wrote the lyrics of the song. Mino and Yoon also contributed to the music, working with Future Bounce who also arranged the song.
The song is carefree, perfect for the summer beach vibe with its funky and catchy tune.
“Love Me Love Me” peaked at the fifth spot of Gaon Digital Chart and fourth spot on Billboard chart.
WINNER ended 2018 in the best possible way by gifting Inner Circles with “Millions”. The feel-good song gives listeners an upbeat, dance, and summery listen that will get stuck in your head.
“Millions” once again proved the chart power of WINNER as it peaked at the second spot of South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and K-Pop Hot 100. It also secured the fifth spot on Billboard Digital Songs Chart. In addition, the song gave winner six music show wins!
Capping off this list is “OMG”, one of six tracks on the boy group’s latest extended play Cross. The song was written by Hoony, Mino, and Yoon to express gratitude to their Inner Circles who have given them support and love through the years.
The boys also teamed up with their fans for the special lyric video of “OMG” which was done with the help of 3,000 people who contributed their handwriting for the video.
Are you ready for WINNER, Philippine Inner Circles? Limited tickets are still available through SM Tickets online and outlets. See Jinu, Hoony, Mino, and Yoon live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 25 in WINNER [CROSS] TOUR in Manila.
Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky stans, it’s your time to rise! The stars of the well-loved and highly-popular Netflix film To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lana Condor and Noah Centineo, will be coming to the Philippines for a special fan meeting next month.
Netflix got everyone feeling all excited and in love when it announced, through its social media platforms, that the two actors will meet their fans on February 15 at the Activity Center 2, Glorietta, Ayala Center in Makati at 5 p.m. for the promotion of the highly-awaited sequel, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, which starts streaming on Netflix on February 12.
It’s a free fan event on a first come, first served basis. You can also join the conversation and express your excitement using the hashtag #TATBPhilippines.
Lana Condor and Noah Centineo teamed up to bring to life the lead characters of Jenny Han’s New York Times best selling novel, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky. The film adaptation was released on Netflix in August 2018, receiving an approval rating of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
In December 2018, Netflix announced that a sequel film will be developed with Condor and Centineo reprising their roles. Filming for P.S. I Still Love You started in March 2019 and ended in May the same year. The upcoming film will introduce Jordan Fisher as John Ambrose McClaren.
And excitement is truly high for the next To All The Boys film as the trailer, which came out in mid-December last year, has raked in more than 7.1 million views on YouTube alone.
So, are you ready to meet LJ and PK? *winks
Hyoyeon first made her mark in K-Pop in 2007 when she debuted as the main dancer of one of South Korea’s most successful and most influential girl group of all time, Girls’ Generation.
Fast forward to nine years, the idol who impressed everyone with her every move has transformed herself and began carving a name for herself as a solo artist through the release of her song “Mystery” in 2016. The song was well-received, giving the multi-talented performer the motivation to return with another power track titled “Wannabe”.
But Hyoyeon did not stop there. She went on to reinvent herself and show another side of herself as DJ Hyo through the track “SOBER” which came out in April 2018. Most recently, she released another hard-hitting track “BADSTER” in two versions — Korean and English — and announced that she will actively promote as a DJ domestically and internationally.
Get to know more about DJ Hyo through her astounding list of solo releases and find out why stanning DJ Hyo is a choice you must make!
[STATION] HYOYEON 효연 ‘Mystery’ MV
HYOYEON 효연 ‘Wannabe (Feat. San E)’ MV
HYO ‘Sober (Feat. Ummet Ozcan)’ MV
HYO ‘Badster (English Ver.)’ MV
Switching from being the main dancer of her successful group Girls’ Generation to being a sought for club DJ, DJ Hyo has been dominating the club show scene with her remarkable DJ sets and remixes of her group’s hit songs.
With her debut to the club show scene she has been performing in the hottest clubs and biggest music festivals. Mentioning some of the places that she has performed, Macao, Malaysia, Taipei, Japan (Fukuoka, Sapporo, Shinjuku), Taipei, Philippines (Cebu), and her most recent festival, the Legacy Festival in Singapore Sentosa Siloso Beach.
During her debut as a DJ, she already been added to the top 100 best DJANE in Asia, with her placing on the third spot with other famous DJs and 55th spot on the 100 best DJANE in the world.
She has made a name for herself in the world of DJs and has already collaborated with the famous DJ 3LAU for her song “PUNK RIGHT NOW”. During the release her song “PUNK RIGHT NOW”, it took the #1 spot in many countries and #47 in the whole world, while during the release of her song “BADSTER”, it also took the #1 spot, which made her a powerhouse in the club show scene.
We can’t wait to party and dance the night away with DJ Hyo as she is coming here to Manila for her Exclusive DJ set live at House Manila, Resorts World Manila on February 08, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are now available priced at Php 5,000 door charge.
You may grab your tickets at FanLive HQ and House Manila and contact them at their e-mails for inquiries.
FanLive HQ Ticketing E-Mail : fanlive.ticketing@gmail.com
House Manila E-Mail: reservation@housemanila.com
Online ticketing, you may grab your tickets at Ticket2Me:
https://www.ticket2me.net/e/5073/dj-hyo-the-exclusive-dj-set-in-manila
This show is brought to you by FanLive and Istudyo ni Pipay with our official venue partner House Manila.
Words by Danica Lacson
Photos by Ruth Leen and Amor Amores
The years of waiting of fans for the return of South Korean singer-actor Kim Myung Soo in the Philippines finally came to an end last January 12 at the New Frontier Theater with a sweet treat of beautiful performances, cute interactions, and unforgettable moments from the Angel’s Last Mission: Love star.
CDM Entertainment granted the wish of eLements and Inspirits, bringing the singer-actor, also known by his stage name, L, in the Philippines through his solo fan meeting tour 2020 KIM MYUNG SOO “COME WITH ME” FAN MEETING IN MANILA. The event marked the first solo show of the Infinite member in the country and his first visit after a long time.
As it has been a while since his last visit in the Philippines, Kim Myung Soo admitted feeling nervous to stand in from of his fans especially since, in comparison to his previous visits where he had six brothers to lean on to, this time, he came alone. Still, the dashing singer-actor, who remains youthful and full of energy, cannot hide his excitement to return on stage and greet eLements and Inspirits again.
Before his highly-awaited fan meeting event, the Angel’s Last Mission: Love star greeted the members of the media for a press conference in the morning of January 12 at Novotel. He was animated in the whole duration of the press conference, giving his best smiles and answering the questions with zest.
He said he wants to explore Manila by foot, earning surprise reactions from the press who are well-aware of the struggles with heat and bad traffic in the Metro. But, the singer-actor was optimistic in his desire to go around the city — He will do it at night when the temperature is lower and the wind is better. He also showed his interest in trying out Filipino food.
But the plan to explore Manila may have to wait as Kim Myung Soo is currently working on a tight schedule with an upcoming drama in the works. Even prior to his fan meeting in Manila, the singer-actor had been busy, having starred in the KBS2’s drama Angel’s Last Mission: Love as Kim Dan, an angel — a role he described as uncommon in South Korea. According to him, playing Kim Dan was a learning experience. Surely, that experience paid off as his portrayal in the drama earned him a Best New Actor award from the 12th Korea Drama Awards.
And although Kim Myung Soo is willing to play all sorts of roles, his concentration at the moment is on being a cat for his comeback with another KBS2 drama, Welcome, where he takes on the character of Hong Jo, a cat which turns into a human. He currently immersing himself in the character — something he always does for every character he plays — to bring out the best acting. He added that his role in Welcome is very different to his previous roles and that fans can look forward to see another side of him.
Aside from a drama, the singer-actor is also looking into coming back as a singer this year through the release of a solo album. Although no specific details have been laid out as of the moment, he is very much passionate on returning to the music scene and treating his fans to his songs. For variety shows, he admitted feeling intimidated by them as he has a shy personality.
Kim Myung Soo promised to show various sides of himself this year so fans can look forward to his activities. He also asked for continued support and love, which his Filipino fans surely gave during his fan meeting event.
Kim Myung Soo opened his Come With Me fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater with a beautiful serenade of “It’s Okay Even If It’s Not Me”, his official soundtrack for his drama The Emperor: Owner of the Mask. He then proceeded to greet the crowd, who reciprocated it with loud cheers and big smiles on their faces because, finally, the wait is over and Kim Myung Soo has come.
The singer-actor immediately gave his fans a taste of what the evening will be like when he gamely granted a fan’s birthday wish to have him sing a “Happy Birthday” — hug included! But it was only the first of the many “sana all” moments we witnessed that night.
He proceeded to share more about himself including very detailed account of how his day went. It was pure adorable with laughter echoing inside the venue as everyone marvels at the cuteness of L. (He apparently orders coffee at Star*toot* :D) He also shared that he does not like taking selfies, adding that he is not good when it comes to selcas, a shocking piece of information for his fans especially since he is one of the OG visual kings of K-Pop. (Second generation fans, where you at?!)
Instead of himself, Kim Myung Soo, who is into photography with two photo book published under his name, likes taking photos of other people or subjects. Are you ready for another “sana all” moment? To prove his point, he called the fan who asked the question on stage and took a photo of her and a selfie with her!
After melting our hearts with his sweet gestures to fans, he got everyone falling in love with his passion for his work when he talked about his dramas. Rating his interest in dramas, he said it will be at 100 percent as he is currently shooting Welcome. Going back to his statement, he corrected himself and said that at that moment, his 100 percent is with his Filipino fans *swoon.
He then talked about how he gives attention to the character he is set to play when choosing a drama. For him, no matter how good the story is, what is important is if he can digest the character well and show his best self.
Among the characters he played since he made his acting debut in TV Asahi’s Jiu, he considers his role as Lee Hyun Soo in Shut Up Flower Boy Band as the most memorable, while he named Im Ba Reun and Yoo Tan from Ms. Hammurabi and The Day After We Broke Up, respectively, as the characters closest to his personality. He also named veteran actor Sung Dong Il as the actor he wishes to work with again, revealing that even after Ms. Hammurabi ended, they maintained a close relationship.
Meanwhile, for fans, L’s portrayal as Kim Dan is the most memorable, voting it as their favorite character, while Shi Woo from My Lovely Girl received the lowest votes. And this 2020, a new character will be added into the ever-growing list of roles of Kim Myung Soo as he stars in the KBS2 drama Welcome, opposite Shin Ye Eun. According to him, Hong Jo is someone whose presence is felt despite his physical absence.
Alert: “sana all” moment coming through! Kim Myung Soo performed his OST from Shut Up Flower Boy Band titled “Love U Like U” and went around the venue to get close to his fans! (Next parts are not for the faint-hearted — “sana all” moments in bulk coming through.) He then played a human bingo game with the fans with the winner getting a polaroid photo and a hug from the singer-actor. The finalists who failed to win the game did not go home in tears, though, because the Angel’s Last Mission: Love star also gave them hugs!
Two fans also received customized tumblers from Kim Myung Soo, complete with his signature and special message and delivered with hug. He then gamely took on the challenge to pose for his eLements and Inspirits and record a New Year message.
The “sana all” of all “sana all” came when the singer-actor picked five fans to have a selfie of him and with him! Initially, only one lucky fan was supposed to get treated to the sweet gift, but L generously granted the wish of the crowd to pick one more, one more, one more, until it reached a total of five.
Kim Myung Soo commended the fans for their passionate cheers! But L is not the only one with a surprise as fans also prepared a special fan project for him. A heart-warming video was played along with a special message of always being with him. “Again today, I’m going to you right now.”
Come With Me ended with two songs from Kim Myung Soo and a promise to return to the Philippines and bring along the other INFINITE members.
It may have taken him years to come back, but Kim Myung Soo made sure the wait of his fans will be worth it with all the performances, sweet ments, and unforgettable memories created in the 2020 KIM MYUNG SOO “COME WITH ME” FAN MEETING IN MANILA.
2020 KIM MYUNG SOO “COME WITH ME” FAN MEETING IN MANILA is presented by Management Lee Sang, Applewood, and CDM Entertainment. Thank you to CDM Entertainment for inviting us to the event.
Get ready as PULP Live World makes this new year even more exciting with its first announcement for 2020. ONE OK ROCK EYE OF THE STORM ASIA TOUR 2020 Live in Manila, happening on May 2, 2020 at the Araneta Coliseum, is the newest addition to PULP’s explosive lineup of upcoming 2020 shows!
The Japanese rock phenoms are taking their most breathtaking world tour yet to the Philippines, and Manila will be in the path of this beautiful storm as AEG Presents and PULP Live World present this monumental show.
This upcoming concert marks ONE OK ROCK’s highly-awaited return to the Philippines, following memorable shows in 2016 and 2018 where they first built the solid connection that they have with their Filipino fans. Taka, Toru, Ryota, and Tomoya are excited to take us into their newest era as a band, having gone through many changes throughout a continuing story of evolution and progress.
The past year has indeed been a huge one for the quartet who have gone on to make an impact on a global scale with their latest album, Eye of the Storm. Released in February 2019, the latest ONE OK ROCK album features a side of the band that remains ambitious and hungry, eager to build on a fearless and unapologetic exploration of sounds and styles.
“Rather than it feeling like [other] albums we made, it feels like an extension of what we have been doing. And the fans, they have responded back—existing and new fans alike,” reflects ONE OK ROCK in an exclusive interview with PULP Magazine. “After all these years we are continuously evolving, taking a new shape. That’s Rock n Roll and that’s ONE OK ROCK!”
What we have are vivid memories of ONE OK ROCK proving themselves to be one of the best and most impressive live bands to play in the Philippines. The near-perfect execution of their over-the-top live performance is definitely something to look forward to, and is proof that they are still a pretty solid rock band, with their shows having a reputation for being some of the most energetic gigs for music fans to experience.
ONE OK ROCK have come a very long way. One might lose count of how many albums the Japanese quartet has put out throughout a career that has run for about 15 years now. But it’s undeniable that in these recent years, with their explosion in the US, in Europe, throughout Asia, and all over the international rock scene, the band has been relentless. They keep setting their sights on new goals as a band and they stop at nothing to reach them.
Happening on May 2, 2020 at the Araneta Coliseum, ONE OK ROCK EYE OF THE STORM ASIA TOUR 2020 Live in Manila is brought to you by AEG Presents and PULP Live World. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and we rock and roll by 8:00 p.m.
Tickets go on sale on January 20, 2020, 12:00 p.m. at all TicketNet outlets and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph. Tickets are priced as follows:
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For more show information, visit www.pulp.ph and keep your eyes glued to our PULP Live World social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Join the conversation using the hashtags #OORinMNL2020 #EyeOfTheStormTourMNL
Pioneering music and arts festivals in the country in the last decade, Volume Unit Entertainment is on a mission to continue uplifting the Filipino music and arts scene at Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2020. The first music and arts festival in the Philippines is set to happen on Saturday, 29 February 2020 to Sunday, 1 March 2020 at its new home at La Mesa Eco Park in Quezon City.
Discovering Paradise in the City
Whether held up in the mountains or by the beach in Puerto Galera, Malasimbo has continually opened up to a diverse community of performers, artists, bands and music lovers, elevating the local festival experience not just in its backyard but in the entire country. Now, it has found a bigger home in the lush rainforest smack right in the middle of the metro.
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Even before their official debut in 2015, the members of South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN have already impressed us with their seemingly innate talent to create music and performances, and through the years, they have proven the world perfectly fitted the title self-producing idols is to them.
In celebration of the boy group’s artistry and as we count down to only a month before SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR “ODE TO YOU” IN MANILA, we took on the challenge to choose only 13 B-side tracks from the boys’ amazing discography — a difficult task, we must say — that deserve spots on your every day playlist.
SEE ALSO: 17 Reasons Why We Stan SEVENTEEN
“Shining Diamond” is the first track in SEVENTEEN’s debut extended play 17 Carat. Prior to being released as part of the EP’s track list, the boys performed the song for the first time at Yongsan iPark Mall in April 10, 2015 as part of their mission in SEVENTEEN Project: Debut Big Plan which aired the performance on its second episode.
The song was written by Woozi, Vernon, S.Coups, and Kim Min Jeong, with music by Woozi, MasterKey, and Rishi.
“20” is a song performed by the vocal team, composed of Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK, and Seungkwan. It is also part of the boys’ debut EP 17 Carat. The sweet lyrics, penned by Woozi and Won Yeong Heon, blend perfectly with the lovely voices of the vocal team.
The hip hop team teamed up with Woozi and Hoshi for “Fronting”, the first track of the boy group’s second extended play Boys Be. S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon fronted their rap skills in this song, giving the fandom another track to flex to non-Carats.
The track was written by Woozi, S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon, with music and arrangement from Pledis Entertainment’s resident producer Bumzu.
No one will “drift away” from SEVENTEEN — that’s for sure — especially with tracks like “Drift Away” that will definitely make you slip deep into the diamond life. The song combines the vocals and rap skills of the boys perfectly, creating a perfect harmony with the right amount of vocals and raps in the song.
Sixth on the track list of the boy group’s first studio album Love & Letter, the song was penned by Woozi, S.Coups, Hoshi, Mingyu, and Seungkwan. Woozi also took charge of the music, while Bumzu arranged the song.
“Monday to Saturday” treats listeners to another version of SEVENTEEN’s hit song “Mansae”, giving it a hip hop sound and lyrics while keeping the original’s highlight. It feels fresh, yet familiar at the same time. The song was performed by the hip hop team in the boy group’s concert and was later included in the Love & Letter album, along with the vocal team’s new take on “Adore U” and the performance team’s new version of “Shining Diamond”.
“Monday to Saturday” was written by Woozi, S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon, and Bumzu. Woozi, S.Coups, Vernon, and Bumzu worked on the music of the track.
A sweet love letter from SEVENTEEN arrived through the song “Love Letter”! Another track from Love & Letter album, the song was written by Woozi, S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon. Woozi worked with Won Young Heon and Dong Ne Hyung for the music.
A music video was also released with a cute dedication to Carats. It was the perfect summer song that will remind us of those summer loves. Plus, it was such a happy sight to see the boys having fun in the music video.
“Healing”, as it name suggests, is truly healing. The song’s upbeat sound and inspirational lyrics hit us deep and serve as reminder that it’s okay to take a break and prioritize ourselves.
“Healing” was released as part of the repackaged version of Love & Letter album. Woozi, S.Coups, Mingyu, Vernon, and Dino worked together to write the song. Similar with “Love Letter”, Woozi worked with Won Young Heon and Dong Ne Hyung for the song which also has a music video!
“Highlight” was released as a performance unit song in the extended play Going SEVENTEEN. Later on, the boy group came out with a 13-member version which they performed in music shows and concerts.
All the members of the performance team, Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino, contributed on the song’s lyrics where they worked with Bumzu and Lee Yoo Jung. Hoshi also teamed up with Bumzu for the song’s music.
“My I” is a song performed by Jun and The8 and was released as one of the tracks of SEVENTEEN’s fourth EP A|1. The song came out in two versions — Korean and Chinese. China-line also took charge in writing the lyrics of the song, together with Bumzu. Woozi also lent a hand to his members by making the music of the track.
“My I” was also accompanied by a beautiful and breathtaking choreography where Jun and The8 use ribbon. Did we say “My I” is beautiful? We are gonna say it again — it is beautiful.
“Campfire” is a soothing song from the boy group’s second studio album Teen,Age, filled with warm words of promises to keep the memories and be together. It is a song written by Woozi, S.Coups, Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Mingyu, The8, DK, Vernon, and Seungkwan with Bumzu.
It once again showcased the perfect harmony of the members’ voices and how versatile each one of them.
Speaking of harmony, the vocal team created a beautiful song that is a perfect background for a Korean drama — “Pinwheel”. “Pinwheel”, released in the Teen,Age album, is emotional in the most beautiful way.
Woozi wrote the song which served as the vocal team’s track in SEVENTEEN’s second studio album, along with the hip hop team’s “Trauma” and the performance team’s “Lilili Yabbay”. A music video was also released featuring the vocal team — Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK, and Seungkwan.
A song that will surely make your dawn hotter than day, “Our Dawn Is Hotter Than Day” has an addictive melody and chorus.
Released as one of the tracks of the You Make My Day EP, the song captivates listeners and make them dance along whenever the boys sing “Oh summer summer summer summer oh”.
Another catchy song from SEVENTEEN, “Good To Me” is the first track in the boy group’s sixth EP You Made My Dawn. The song was performed by the boys during their comeback week, together with their title track “Home”.
Woozi and Bumzu partnered for the song’s lyrics and music.
Korean pop (K-Pop) has taken the world by storm, bringing the music of South Korea to a global stage. With the evident growth in popularity of K-Pop, demand for its artists is also booming. In the Philippines alone, a number of South Korean acts have staged their respective concerts and fan meetings with 2019 seeing the most number of events featuring South Korean artists.
This year, FanLive and Istudyo ni Pipay team up for another exciting event, bringing something new this 2020 to fans — DJ HYO Exclusive Set in Manila! Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, also known as DJ Hyo, will make a comeback in the Philippine event stage as she treats fans to an exclusive DJ set next month.
DJ Hyo will stage a fun party at the House Manila, Resorts World Manila, on February 8 at 10 p.m., showcasing her powerhouse talent as a DJ. Tickets are now available through Ticket2Me and are priced at Php 5,000 door charge.
DJ Hyo made her debut in South Korea’s entertainment scene as a member of one of the most successful girl groups in the world — Girls’ Generation. Their remarkable music, outstanding performances, lovable personalities, breathtaking visuals, and their love for SONEs have led the girl group to worldwide stardom, receiving recognition from many award-giving bodies, having chart-topping songs, and leaving an irreplaceable mark in the industry.
Aside from their success as a group, the members of Girls’ Generation have also established themselves as solo artists with Hyoyeon showcasing another side of herself as DJ Hyo. With her catchy set which includes her solo songs and her group’s tracks, she brings out the crowd’s energy and gives them a fun trip down memory lane.
DJ Hyo has toured different countries including the Philippines, and this year, she makes her return to the Philippine shore — this time, in Manila — for an exclusive DJ set at the House Manila! Make sure to get your tickets and join your fellow SONEs for a night of fun.
The show is presented by FanLive and Istudyo ni Pipay with House Manila as the official venue partner. Follow FanLive, Istudyo ni Pipay, and House Manila for more information and updates.
February will start off extra sweet for fans of South Korean actor Yeo Jin Goo! The versatile actor will finally land on the Philippine shore for YEO JIN GOO <MEMORY LINE> FIRST FAN MEETING IN MANILA 2020, happening on February 1 at the New Frontier Theater.
READ: Yeo Jin Goo To Create Lasting Memories With PH Fans In His First Manila Fan Meeting
Before we fall deeper in love with him next month, we celebrate his astonishing career as an actor through a look back on seven of his drama productions that definitely deserve to be part of our watch list — or should we say re-watch list? *winks
Yeo Jin Goo debuted as an actor in 2005 through the film Sad Movie which was then followed by roles television including the younger counterpart of the lead roles in Iljimae and Tazza. Although he has continuously appeared in various drama productions and impressed South Korea with his seemingly innate talent in acting, it was in 2012 when he rose to prominence following his appearance in Moon Embracing the Sun.
If you want to see Yeo Jin Goo in hanbok, walking handsomely on the palace grounds with Im Si Wan and if you are into sageuk with a bit of fantasy, check out Moon Embracing the Sun! The 2012 MBC drama dwells on the story of a Joseon king and a female shaman with a serving of political themes on the side. It is a well-loved drama which received an average rating of 33 percent from its 20-episode run. It was also named Best Drama in the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards.
Yeo Jin Goo played the young version of Kim Soo Hyun’s character Lee Hwon, the crown prince. He was so good in his portrayal of the character that he received various accolades from the 6th Mnet 20’s Choice Awards, 4th Pierson Movie Festival, and MBC Drama Awards.
Missing You reunited Yeo Jin Goo with his Moon Embracing the Sun co-star Kim So Hyun where they played the young versions of Park Yoo Chun and Yoon Eun Hye’s characters, respectively.
The 21-episode MBC drama followed the story of Lee Soo Yeon (Kim So Hyun/Yoon Eun Hye’s character) and Han Jung Woo (Yeo Jin Goo/Park Yoo Chun’s character) from their high school where they were separated due to an unfortunate incident to their reunion as adults where they try to reconcile and move on from the past that hunted them.
Aside from his acting skills, the actor showed off his amazing chemistry with fellow child actor Kim So Hyun in this drama production too!
If you are into vampires and school dramas, Orange Marmalade is for you! Yeo Jin Goo played the character of Jung Jae Min, the most popular boy in school who hated vampires, but ended up falling in love with Baek Ma Ri (played by AOA’s Seolhyun) who hid her vampire identity.
It’s a unique story, set in a fictional world where humans and vampires coexist. Moreover, the drama marked Yeo Jin Goo’s first leading role on television, officially transitioning from being a child actor to a leading man! For his portrayal, he received the Best New Actor Award, Popularity Award for an Actor, and Best Couple Award with Seolhyun at the KBS Drama Awards.
Circle is a science-fiction drama that presented two parallel plots — one that took place in 2017 and one that happened in 2037. It presented an interesting plot that combined sci-fi and mystery. With only 12 episodes, Circle is the perfect drama to watch this weekend if you are in for a weekend date with Yeo Jin Goo!
The actor played Kim Woo Jin in the television series which aired on tvN from May 22 to June 27, 2017. He teamed up with Kim Kang Woo, Gong Seung Yeon, and Lee Gi Kwang in the drama.
There is something about Yeo Jin Goo and sageuk that match perfectly well. And The Crowned Clown is another testament of that perfect match up! A remake of Masquerade, a 2012 South Korean film, the drama brought back viewers to the Joseon era where a king, in a move to save himself from the assassination ploys of his enemies, puts a clown who bears similar appearance as him, on the throne.
Yeo Jin Goo portrayed dual characters in the series — Ha Seon, the clown and Yi Heon, the King. His performance in the drama gave him a Best Actor nomination at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards.
My Absolute Boyfriend is already a familiar story to a number of people as it was based on a manga by Yuu Watase titled Absolute Boyfriend and was already adapted into dramas in Japan and Taiwan. But another version with THE Yeo Jin Goo as the “absolute boyfriend” will never hurt.
In the drama, Yeo Jin Goo is Zero Nine, a robot which was programmed to give his selfless and undivided love to his Um Da Da (played by Girls’ Day Min Ah), the woman who activated him.
Of course, this list will not be complete without a mention of the actor’s latest work, the well-loved drama Hotel Del Luna which paired him with IU.
Yeo Jin Goo portrayed Koo Chan Sung, a handsome and well-educated man (He is an MBA graduate from Harvard, y’all!), who became the new general manager of a unique and mysterious hotel called Hotel Del Luna which has the moody and seemingly cold-hearted Jang Man Wol (IU) as its owner.
Hotel Del Luna is one of the highest-rated Korean drama in cable history!
The year 2020 has just started, but we are off to a fantastic start as South Korean-American singer-songwriter Eric Nam kicks off the new year’s events for K-Pop fans with his Before We Begin concert tour, happening at the New Frontier Theater on January 10.
Marking the singer-songwriter’s first solo concert in the Philippines, the upcoming show, presented by EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production, promises Nam Nation in the country with an unforgettable night of music and fun. Tickets to the show are now on sale through ericnam.com and via TicketNet outlets and online.
READ: Eric Nam To Treat PH Fans To A Night Of Music And Fun In “Before We Begin” Concert
With only a week to go Before We Begin another decade of K-Pop events in the Philippines with Eric Nam, we list down four reasons why you should never miss out on this concert.
And hopefully, not the last. Philippine Nam Nation has been waiting for this to happen, and finally, Eric Nam is coming to the archipelago to stage his highly-awaited debut concert at the New Frontier Theater. It will be a monumental occasion it will mark their first meeting and be witness to the first live performances of the singer’s great hits.
Aside from his impressive career as a singer, Eric Nam also got the world applauding with awe with his hosting skills! A renowned host who has interviewed big stars like Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, and Benedict Cumberbatch, among others, he is full of wit and humor — Have you seen his greeting video for y’all? *winks
He knows how to hype up the crowd and put their energy to the highest level that we are 100 percent sure that there will be no dull moments in Before We Begin. But, please be prepared to smile from ear-to-ear, scream loud, and have the best night of your life, Nam Nation!
Since debuting in 2013 with the extended play Cloud 9, Eric Nam has continually showed off his growth as a singer with his every release with Before We Begin as the newest addition to his wide-ranging discography that include ballads, pops, and R&B songs and explore various themes. The EP, which marked his fourth, features a total of eight songs including the English version of his Korean single “Runaway”, “Love Die Young”, “Congratulations”, “You’re Sexy I’m Sexy”, “How’m I Doing”, “Wonder”, and “No Shame” (English version of his song “Honestly”.
The concert will showcase how much the singer-songwriter has matured and grown in terms of his music and performances — a nostalgic and proud moment for every Nam Nation.
Be ready to cheer loud and create memorable moments with your fellow fan girls and boys as you cherish the evening when the waiting game finally ends. Before We Begin is not only an opportunity to see Eric Nam perform in person. It is also a chance to come together with your fellow Nam Nation and celebrate the realization of a dream.
Really, the best way to enjoy a concert is with people, who you might have not known before that moment, but share the same love. We are excited to see what Nam Nation has in-store for their beloved idol as well!
Get your tickets to Before We Begin via TicketNet online and outlets or visit ericnam.com! Before We Begin is presented by EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production.
All photos used in this article are from Onion Production.