The explosive rise of K-pop has captivated hearts and souls across the globe, and the Philippines is no exception. Philippine Arena in Bul...
The explosive rise of K-pop has captivated hearts and souls across the globe, and the Philippines is no exception.
Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the Guinness World Records dubbed as the world’s largest mixed-use indoor theater, has played host to some of the most electrifying and memorable performances by K-pop groups.
Discover the K-pop stars as we take a trip down memory lane and relive the unforgettable moments when the Philippine Arena became the epicenter of K-pop magic!
1. Red Velvet
Source: Mr. Jan Hung
In a joint concert called ‘Best of Best PH 2015’, Filipinos met SM Entertainment’s newest girl group, Red velvet on April 12, 2015. The group debuted in 2014 with just four members, but with the newest addition of the fifth member in March 2015, Yeri, they united on stage to deliver a mesmerizing dance performance to their debut song called ‘Happiness’.
2. BTOB
Source: KPOP Concert Philippines
Following Red Velvet's captivating performance on April 12, 2015, the seven-member boy group Born to Beat, popularly known as BtoB, stole the hearts of many in the audience. As part of their opening piece, the group played "Thriller" and "Irresistible Lips." They also entertained their supporters by performing their hit song, "Beep Beep."
3. Girls' Generation
Source: Mr. Jan Hung
Third to perform on April 15, 2015 was the iconic Girls’ Generation. The group achieved fame with their single "Gee", a chart-topping hit that held the coveted position on KBS's Music Bank for an astonishing nine consecutive weeks. Additionally, "Gee" emerged as the most popular song of the 2000s decade on Melon, solidifying the group's remarkable success.
4. Super Junior
Source: Mr. Jan Hung
The legendary K-pop group Super Junior was the last to perform on April 12, 2015. Super Junior, also known as Suju, played several of their well-known songs, including "Mr. "Mamacita" and "Simple."
5. SEVENTEEN
Source: PLEDIS on twitter
In a groundbreaking moment, SEVENTEEN achieved a historic feat by becoming the first K-pop group to hold a solo concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. On Saturday, December 17, 2022, an estimated crowd of 50,000 passionate Filipino CARATs (the group's fandom name) gathered at the iconic venue to witness the extraordinary performance by the 13-member boy group.
6. BLACKPINK
Source: BLACKPINKOfficial on Twitter
BLACKPINK created history as the first act to hold back-to-back sold-out shows at the Philippine Arena. Following a patient wait of over four years, BLACKPINK triumphantly marked their comeback to the Philippine concert scene on March 25 and 26. The highly anticipated BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR (BORN PINK) MANILA (BULACAN) shows became a resounding success, delighting fans with the group's amazing performances.
The Philippine arena has witnessed a number of unforgettable performances by some of the biggest K-pop acts in the industry. And the excitement doesn't end there, as more K-pop acts are set to grace the grand stage of the largest indoor arena, promising even more extraordinary moments for fans to cherish.
Save the date! On August 13, 2023, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) will be taking the stage, followed by the highly anticipated concert of international K-pop sensation TWICE on September 30 at the Philippine Arena.
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