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  • 8 Super Junior Songs That Will Never Get Old

    8 Super Junior Songs That Will Never Get Old

    The 14-year career of SUPER JUNIOR was a witness to the creation of an outstanding and diverse discography, filled with timeless hits and award-winning albums that defined a generation of K-Pop fans.

    Since debuting in 2005 with “Twins (Knock Out)”, the boy group has released nine studio albums, one extended play, and countless of singles in South Korea alone — not including the releases of its sub-units and members as solo artists — and has showcased immense growth in terms of music and performance.

    READ: 8 Reasons Why We Will Always Be Proud Of Super Junior

    Although Super Junior has not ceased to treat its Everlasting Friends with new music, with Time_Slip being the newest addition to the growing list of albums of the boy group, there remain to be Super Junior songs that, no matter how long it has been since we first got to hear them, will always have special places in our hearts and our playlists.

    Let’s have a trip down memory lane in this list of eight Super Junior songs that will never get old.

    #1 “U”

    “U”, which was released in 2006 as the lead single of the single album of the same name, marked the official start of Super Junior as a permanent group as the boys promoted “Twins (Knock Out” as Super Junior 05, a group initially planned as a project group with rotational lineup changes.

    The song, which gave the boy group its first music show win, was also the release that introduced Kyuhyun as a member of Super Junior.

    #2 “Marry U”

    While “Don’t Don” leaned on the rock, dance-pop genre, “Marry U” was softer with a mix of contemporary R&B, pop ballad, jazz, and rap, partnered with sweet lyrics of a confession and a proposal. The song was released as part of the tracks of the boy group’s second studio album Don’t Don.

    A new version of the song, with Hangeng and Shindong earning solo parts, was released in the repackaged version of Don’t Don. Fans also used the song as part of a fan project during the first Super Show, touching the hearts of the members and making them emotional for the sweet effort of their ELFs.

    #3 “Sorry, Sorry”

    Admit or not, whether you are an ELF or not, “Sorry, Sorry” is an iconic song. This year, the song, which was the lead single of Super Junior’s third studio album of the same name, turned ten years old! It remains to be the boy group’s most successful single to date after it secured the top spots on music charts all over Asia and added ten music show wins, daesang, and bonsang to the list of achievements of Super Junior.

    “Sorry, Sorry” is addictive, boasting funk and contemporary R&B sounds and eye-catching and easy-to-follow choreography.

    In addition, more than the achievements it brought the group, “Sorry, Sorry” is also memorable for Super Junior and ELFs as the final release of the boy group with all its 13 members.

    #4 “Bonamana”

    Drawing influences from electronic, funk, and hip-hop, “Bonamana”, penned and produced by SM Entertainment’s resident producer Yoo Young Jin, infused African rhythms and club house beats with lyrics expressing a person’s sincerity in winning the other’s heart.

    “Bonamana” served as the title track of Super Junior’s fourth studio album of the same name. It was the boy group’s fastest song to rise to the number one of charts after it came on top of Music Bank‘s chart after only a week.

    Another fun fact about this song: It was during “Bonamana” promotion that the infamous “Incheon Battle” between Leeteuk and Heechul took place.

    #5 “No Other”

    “No Other” is a follow-up single included in the repackaged version of the Bonamana album. The preparation for the fourth studio album came immediately following the end of Super Show 2 which had the Philippines as its final stop.

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

    “No Other” offered a different feel than “Bonamana”. While the latter boasted the charisma of the members and showcased their dancing skills through a dance break, the former was sweet and cute as evident in the music video that came along with the single.

    #6 “Mr. Simple”

    The title track of the award-winning album Mr. Simple, “Mr. Simple” was released in 20111 and went on to top Gaon’s Singles Chart, Mobile Ringtone Chart, and Karaoke Chart. The song also gave Super Junior the most number of music show wins — a total of 11 — earning triple crowns in Inkigayo and M! Countdown and securing first place on Music Bank for five weeks straight.

    #7 “Superman”

    Our scale is the best and our skills is the best
    Everything has to be the best
    Super Junior is only missing the ‘man’
    From the name of ‘superman’

    Our passion and concentration are the best
    Who would be able to say we’ve finished
    Super Junior is only missing the ‘man’
    From the name of ‘superman’

    We will always love how confident the lyrics of “Superman” are and how it resonates so much about Super Junior — the boy group’s success and the boys’ passion to work harder and try every day. “Even if the road we walk is barren
    We are in the end, Super Junior, the last man standing.”

    #8 “From U”

    Super Junior loves ELFs and “From U” is a testament of that. A track from the boy group’s sixth studio album Sexy, Free, & Single, “From U” was performed by the boys during their official comeback performances on music shows, starting with M! Countdown, along with “Sexy, Free, & Single”, the album’s title track.

    During the performances, Leeteuk delivered a touching opening line, relaying a special message to their fans. “This song is dedicated to the world’s biggest fan club, the ELF, my girls, my angels.”

    Witness SUPER JUNIOR perform their greatest hits live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on December 15 as the legendary and timeless boy group brings Super Show 8 in Manila!

    SUPER SHOW 8 in Manila is presented by SM Entertainment, Label SJ, Dream Maker Entertainment, PULP Live World, and Globe.

  • Khalid Live in Manila 2020 Postponed

    Khalid Live in Manila 2020 Postponed

    Updates:

    Khalid Live in Manila on April 2, 2020 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Khalid Free Spirit World Tour 2020 Manila is presented by AEG Presents Asia, Wilbros Live and Midas Promotions.

    Khalid Live in Manila 2020

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  • 4 Things We Are Excited To Witness At Lee Jin Hyuk’s Manila Fan Meeting

    4 Things We Are Excited To Witness At Lee Jin Hyuk’s Manila Fan Meeting

    Christmas will come early for fans of South Korean singer Lee Jin Hyuk as the UP10TION member is set to warm hearts with his charms and heat up the stage with his performances in his first ever solo fan meeting in the country.

    Fresh from his solo debut in November with “I Like That”, the singer will make another debut, this time, on the Philippine concert stage via the LEE JIN HYUK S.O.L 1ST SOLO FAN MEETING in Manila, happening on December 14 at the New Frontier Theater. Presented by CDM Entertainment, the show promises a one-of-a-kind event that will surely make December merrier for the fans.

    READ: Lee Jin Hyuk To Shine On Philippine Concert Stage In His First Solo Fan Meeting In Manila

    Because we are as excited as you are, we start our D-10 countdown to the fan meeting with a special feature that lists down four things that we are excited to witness on December 14! Ready? And so, we begin!

    #1 The Opening And First Greeting

    As the event will mark the first ever solo fan meeting of Lee Jin Hyuk, we are looking forward to see his first ever live performance on the Philippine concert stage as a solo artist and hear his first ever greeting to his fans who have been waiting for him. We are also hoping to hear him say some Filipino words such as “Mahal kita” and “Salamat” — and probably swoon on the side for how adorable it will sound.

    #2 His Charms, His Aegyo

    Lee Jin Hyuk is cute and adorable, and you can’t tell us otherwise. We have seen so much of his charms during his stint in Produce X 101, putting smiles on his fellow trainees’ faces and the viewers. Moreover, his charming eyes, fiery passion, and pretty smile make you root for him for life, don’t you agree?

    And so, for his Manila fan meeting, we are 101 percent sure that everyone will go home with big smiles on their faces, deeply smitten by the undeniable charms of the singer and gushing about how contagious his smile is. Get your tickets via at TicketNet online and outlets and have a fun and memorable December 14 with Lee Jin Hyuk!

    #3 His Impressive Performances That Will Surely Get You Saying “I Like That”

    Lee Jin Hyuk may be full of cuteness off-stage, but on-stage, ready to get burned by solid performances filled by his passion and oozing stage appeal. The singer has proven himself to be an amazing performer, earning the love of viewers with his performances in Produce X 101 and even becoming the overall winner of the X position. Not only that, prior to his Produce X 101 stint, he has already conquered the stage as a member of UP10TION, using the stage name Wei.

    With all these experiences, Lee Jin Hyuk confidently slays the stage and presents applause-worthy stages. We can’t wait to be a witness to another amazing stage when he comes to Manila for his first fan meeting and performs his new songs in front of his Filipino fans!

    #4 His Interaction With Fans

    We can’t wait to see Lee Jin Hyuk go all out for his fans and his fans go all out for him. It will surely be a memorable night for everyone as it will mark their first ever meeting with the singer.

    Moreover, aside from seeing Lee Jin Hyuk in person and spending time with him, fans will also get the chance to create more memories with him through the fan benefits included in their ticket purchase! Secure your ticket and enjoy these perks, and did we say that everyone will take home an official poster? Tickets are now available via TicketNet online and outlets.

    See you on December 14 at the New Frontier Theater!

    LEE JIN HYUK S.O.L 1ST SOLO FAN MEETING in Manila is presented by CDM Entertainment, TOP Media, and Ganada Company.

  • Ruel Live in Manila 2020 Postponed

    Ruel Live in Manila 2020 Postponed

    Ruel Live in Manila on March 12, 2020 September 25, 2020 at the Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan. Ruel ‘Free Time’ World Tour in Manila is presented by Wilbros Live.

    Tickets now available at ticketworld.com.ph/ruel2020

    Ticket Prices:
    Orchestra – P2,800
    Balcony – P1,800

    Buy your Tickets now at ticketworld.com.ph/ruel2020

    Tickets also available at TicketWorld Outlets.

    Tickets already purchased will still be valid for the new date (no need to exchange tickets). For ticket refunds, please contact TicketWorld and refunds will only be valid from February 24 to 29.

    Ruel Live in Manila Updates:


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  • 5 Reasons Why We Will Always Love IU

    5 Reasons Why We Will Always Love IU

    With her comforting music, immense talents, and adorable personality, it’s not difficult to love Lee Ji Eun and join thousands of people all over the world in being part of her fandom, UAENA. She has captivated the hearts of people of all ages and earned the respect of many including her colleagues and peers.

    In her 11 years in the industry, IU has proven herself to be a top class artist who is not afraid to venture outside her comfort zone and experiment on her craft. She has challenged herself, diving into acting and proving herself capable of being a lauded actress.

    As we count down to ten more days before the singer-actress’ sold-out Philippine concert debut at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on December 13, we listed down five reasons why we will always love and adore IU — and why you should too (if you haven’t already).

    READ: 5 IU Songs That Should Be Part Of Your Playlist

    #1 She is adorable!

    The “Blueming” singer is effortlessly cute, to be honest, that it is no longer surprising she earned the nickname “Nation’s Little Sister” earlier in her career. She is full of aegyo — from wearing cute bunny hats to that little run she did back at the Melon Music Awards in 2017 — and her interactions with her fans and staff make her extra adorable.

    #2 She is a great friend!

    We do not need much words for this bullet as the years have given us so much evidence on what kind of friend IU is. She is supportive and appreciative, forming great relationships with her co-stars and colleagues, as well. She has also displayed her closeness with her staff, even taking part in their milestones and helping them experience some (Remember that time she helped her manager have a photo with Red Velvet or that time when she performed “Good Day” on her backup dancers’ wedding?)

    Aside from her family and friends, IU is also generous to those in need, constantly donating to charity for underprivileged children and to her alma mater which set up a scholarship in her name.

    #3 She challenges herself!

    Whether in her music or in acting, IU goes out of her way to venture outside her comfort zone. She has tapped on various genres in her music and taken active roles as a songwriter, composer, and producer for her albums. In addition, she also worked with other acts including BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, Block B’s Zico, Park Myung Soo, Oh Hyuk, Seo Taiji, g.o.d, Sungwoo Jungah, Epik High, and more.

    In terms of acting, she has delivered stunning performances in different roles — from a student who aspires to be a singer in Dream High to a cold owner of Hotel Del Luna. She also did not limit herself into singing and acting, but also tried variety shows and hosting.

    #4 She works hard!

    Success did not come overnight for IU. In fact, she shared that her debut stage was met with negative comments which she admitted initially discouraged her, but later on, became a beneficial experience for her. Her first extended play Lost and Found also did poorly commercially. But these setbacks did not stop the singer-actress from trying again and went on to release singles and albums, taking slow but fulfilling steps towards the top.

    Her perseverance and her strength have bore fruits that she is now regarded as one of the influential artists of her generation.

    #5 She is an inspiration!

    IU was only 15 years old when she debuted as a singer. Despite her young age, she has proven herself as a capable singer and performer who impressed critics with her vocal ability. Although her first step in the industry was rocky, she stood firm and continued to work hard for her passion and dreams.

    It was definitely not an easy journey especially in the competitive world of K-Pop and the society. Despite the many struggles and the heartbreaking moments, the singer-actress went on, moved forward, and send encouragement to others. She was not afraid to show her weakness and to encourage her fellow artists to not be afraid to show their emotions.

    In her speech at the 32nd Golden Disc Awards where she brought home a daesang, IU acknowledged that she is still very sad as she had just said her farewell to a precious person who was her friend and a fellow musician.

    “It’s a shame and even more sad that we are all busy with things to do tomorrow. We have to worry about what’s happening next month and make plans for next year, so we cannot let ourselves feel sadness as much as we need to. I hope that you will let natural things show and accept them naturally — like feeling happy when happy, crying when sad, feeling tired when hungry, and slowing down when sick. As artists, we are people who comfort other people, so while it’s good to have a professional mindset, I truly hope that no one becomes sick and pained,” she said.

  • Eric Nam To Treat PH Fans To A Night Of Music And Fun In “Before We Begin” Concert

    Eric Nam To Treat PH Fans To A Night Of Music And Fun In “Before We Begin” Concert

    Nam Nation in the Philippines, it’s your turn to make some noise and cheer loud as Eric Nam is set to treat you to an unforgettable night of music and fun in his first solo concert in the Philippines.

    The singer will bring his Before We Begin concert tour to the New Frontier Theater on January 10, 2020. In a video message to his fans, the “Love Die Young” singer relayed his excitement to finally perform on the Philippine concert stage and joked about maybe trying out balut.

    “Musta, Philippines! Hey guys, this is Eric Nam, and guess what? I’m finally going to Manila, Philippines to see you  guys and perform for you guys, and to have a great night with you guys. I will be at the New Frontier Theater on January 10, and tickets are available right now. You can go to ericnam.com and get those tickets, so you could hangout with me and I can hangout with you,” he said.

    He went to say that he has never performed in the country and is excited to have a great time with the fans as he performs new songs from his new album Before We Begin. He also shared that he wanted to try Filipino food. “Just don’t bring me balut,” he joked, adding that they will figure it out on show day. He then ended the video with an “I love you” and “see you soon”.

    Tickets to the show are now available via ericnam.com.

    • General Entry Standing – Php 2,700
    • Early Entry Standing – Php 4,800
    • VIP with Meet & Greet – Php 8,900 (inclusive of one Super Early Entry Standing ticket, one admission to the exclusive meet & greet / photo event, and one exclusive signed merch item)

    Do note that all prices exclude booking fees and taxes.

    Manila will serve as the second stop to the Asia leg of Eric Nam’s Before We Begin 2020 World Tour which kicks off in Taipei on January 9. The tour will mark the first time the singer-songwriter performs his new songs from his newest album Before We Begin and also promises a dynamic live set that will feature his unique combination of vocals and dance.

    Following his stint in the Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star 2 in 2012, Eric Nam made his debut as a singer in 2013 through the extended play Cloud 9 with “Heaven’s Door” as its lead single. Since then, the singer-songwriter has released four extended plays, eight singles, nine collaborations with various artists including f(x)’s Amber, 15&’s Park Jimin, Gallant, EPIK HIGH’s Tablo, Red Velvet’s Wendy, Girls’ Generation’s Seo Hyun, and Jeon So Mi, and soundtrack appearances for dramas such as Let’s Eat, Uncontrollably Fond, Mad Dog, and It’s Okay To Be Sensitive.

    Aside from music, he also renowned for his hosting skills. He served as an MC for After School Club from 2013 to 2016 and has interviewed Robert Downey, Jr., Matt Damon, Amanda Seyfried, Jamie Foxx, among others. He also has a podcast, available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and Soundcloud, titled K-Pop! Daebak with Eric Nam.

  • 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.