Another year, another solid lineup of K-drama actors and K-pop groups coming to Manila! We're thrilled to have attended several fan meetings and concerts in 2022 and our excitement for 2023 is no different. The first and second quarters are already jam-packed with a looooooot of Korean events, so here's a guide (complete with links to where you can buy tickets) just for you!
Korean fan meetings and concerts in Manila for 2023
1. The Rose: Heal Together World Tour in Manila
Presented by: Three Angles Production
Sold out show coming through! The Rose is set to serenade Black Roses (their fans) on January 14 at the SM Skydome. This will mark their return to Manila after more than three years.
2. ITZY Press Event In Manila
Presented by: Live Nation PH, Ayala Malls
We know you ~want it~: Before their much-awaited concert at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena, ITZY will be meeting their fans at the Glorietta Activity Center on January 13! You can get one (1) event pass once you present a P1,500 minimum single receipt purchase from any Glorietta store from January 7 to 12. Go, MIDZYs!
View the mechanics here.
3. ITZY The 1st World Tour Checkmate In Manila
Presented by: Live Nation PH
Put your sneakers on because ITZY is going to perform live at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena on January 14 and 15! Yup, that's two days of ultimate fun for MIDZYs. While the first day is already sold out, limited tickets are left for the concert's second day.
Buy your tickets here.
4. Follow The Movement AOMG World Tour 2023 In Manila
Presented by: PULP Live World
Where my fellow K-hip-hop fans at? Catch AOMG artists YUGYEOM, Lee Hi, Simon, Dominic, and Gray at the New Frontier Theater on January 15! Just in case you want to ask them something, head on to PULP Live World's Twitter account and reply with your question.
Buy your tickets here.
5. Kim Soo Hyun Nothing Like Dunkin' Fan Meeting
Presented by: Dunkin'
Kim Soo Hyun + Dunkin' = A match made in fangirl heaven! Get ready to see our oppa on January 17 at the Araneta Coliseum. Ticket selling for his event is pretty different from the usual: You can score tickets (and other freebies!) when you purchase Dunkin' bundles at selected stores nationwide.
View the mechanics here.
6. Stay With Bench The Stray Kids Fan Meet
Presented by: Bench
As one of their global ambassadors, Bench is bringing Stray Kids to Manila for a fan meet on January 20 at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena! Filo Stays (the K-pop group's fandom) are in for exciting ~interactions~ with the boys, where they can also get the chance to win signed Bench merch and posters.
View the mechanics here.
7. Kim Seon Ho Asia Tour In Manila
Presented by: PULP Live World
IDK about you, but I can't wait to have a ~romantic Sunday~ with Kim Seon Ho on January 22 (yes, it falls on a Sunday!) at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena! Did you know that it's our good boy's first event in the country? To make it extra special, you can participate in Kim Seon Ho Philippines' fan projects.
Buy your tickets here.
8. 2023 Best Choi's Minho Lucky Choi's
Presented by: Ovation Productions
Dibidibidis his name is Minho! Shawols are so lucky because the SHINee member and The Fabulous actor is holding a fan meeting at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena on January 28. Expect Minho to interact with his fans, perform songs, and more when you attend his event.
Buy your tickets via SM Tickets soon.
9. ENHYPEN World Tour Manifesto In Manila
Presented by: PULP Live World
*Shout out* to ENHYPEN and Filo ENGENEs (their fans) for two sold-out concerts (WOW) at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena on February 4 and 5! If you weren't able to get a ticket, dontchu worry because another show is added on February 3. ~That feeling when~ there is still hope? This is it!
Buy your tickets via SM Tickets starting January 15.
10. MAMAMOO World Tour [MY CON] In Manila
Presented by: Wilbros Live
What do we say? MAMA MAMA MOO! For the first time, the vocal queens of K-pop are coming to Manila for a concert on February 12 at the Araneta Coliseum. Tickets got sold out real fast—that's the power of Moomoos (their fans)!
11. 2023 Park Jinyoung Fan Concert In Manila
Presented by: PULP Live World
~Dive~ into Jinyoung's world when you attend his upcoming fan event on February 26 at the New Frontier Theater! Since he's both a K-pop idol and actor, best believe that he's going to sing his well-loved tracks...and maybe recreate some of his K-drama scenes, too!
Buy your tickets via Ticketnet starting January 8.
12. 2023 Lee Jae Wook Asia Tour Fan Meeting In Manila
Presented by: Wilbros Live
Alchemy Of Souls (and Extraordinary You, Search: WWW, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol) fans, this is your time to shine! Lee Jae Wook is looking forward to meeting you on March 11 at the New Frontier Theater. For this event, ALL ticket holders will have a hi-bye session with him (meaning, you'll be suuuuper close to Jae Wook). Omo!
13. Stray Kids 2nd World Tour Maniac In Manila
Presented by: PULP Live World
Stray Kids is performing live for Filo Stays not just for one but two days! Happening on March 11 and 12 at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena, the octet will be performing their hit songs "Maniac," "MIROH," "God's Menu," and more.
Buy your tickets via SM Tickets soon.
14. BLACKPINK Born Pink World Tour In Manila [Bulacan]
Presented by: Live Nation PH
BLACKPINK is back in our area! Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa are all set to ~see Filo Blinks later~, a.k.a on March 25 and 26 at the Philippine Arena! Did we mention that they're the first artist to hold a back-to-back concert at the biggest indoor arena in the world? Daebak!
Buy your tickets here.
15. 2023 TREASURE Tour Hello In Manila
Presented by: Live Nation PH
As a Teume (TREASURE fan), I've been waiting for this moment ~all my life~ (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)! YG Entertainment's boy group is performing at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena on April 15, as announced on their official social media accounts. We'll keep you updated with the seating plan and ticket prices!
Buy your tickets via SM Tickets soon.
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