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Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Ronnie Alonte Lead PH Team vs K-Stars Minho, Johnny in Basketball Showdown

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<p>Filipino and South Korean celebrities are set to clash in a special basketball exhibition game titled Shoot of Asia on October 26, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.</p><p>According to the official announcement on local clothing brand Bench’s social media pages, Team Philippines’ Kuys Showtime basketball squad will go head-to-head with South Korea’s Rising Eagles for the first time.</p><p>“Get ready for the ultimate showdown! 🏀 BENCH presents SHOOT OF ASIA – a basketball exhibition game featuring Team Korea Rising Eagles vs. Team Philippines Kuys Showtime!</p><p>October 26, 2025 | 5PM | SM Mall of Asia Arena</p><p>With special performances by HORIZON, Billie, and Sandara Park</p><p>Tickets on sale soon at SM Tickets. Don’t miss it! #BENCHShootOfAsia,” said in the post.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEjndMjzGx/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A4490338.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Team Philippines will be represented by a mix of actors, singers, and performers including Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Billy Crawford, Ronnie Alonte, JC De Vera, David Licauco, Wendell Ramos, Dustin Yu, Ion Perez, Baileys Acot, Johannes Rissler, Arthur Nery, and Adie Garcia.</p><p>On the other side, Team Korea Rising Eagles will feature popular stars such as Minho of SHINee, Johnny of NCT, actor Eun Seok (The Penthouse: War in Life), 2AM’s Jeong Jin-woon, Moon Su-in, Kim Taek, Dae Hee, Seung Hoon, Chan Woong, Kyu Min, and Tae Jin.</p><p>Guiding the South Korean team will be former national team legend and <em>Knowing Brothers </em>host Seo Jang Hoon as head coach, with Jeon Tae-poong as assistant coach. Team Philippines will be coached by Beaujing Acot, alongside assistant coaches Julius Teruel and Baffy Acot.</p><p>The event will also showcase live performances from P-pop boy group Hori7on, K-pop girl group Billie, and 2NE1 member Sandara Park, popularly known in the Philippines as the “Pambansang Krung Krung.” </p><p>Fans can witness the showdown live for as low as ₱800 via SM Tickets. Here are the full ticket prices:</p><div><br/></div><p>Patron - ₱8,000</p><p>Lower Box - ₱3,300</p><p>Upper Box - ₱2,200</p><p>General Admission - ₱800</p><div><br/></div><p>Ticket selling date has yet to be announced as of this writing.</p><p>The Korean team’s participation is tied to SBS’s upcoming sports-reality series premiering in November, which follows the Rising Eagles as they train, bond, and compete both on and off the court. The series will feature their international challenge in the Philippines, described as a “country-vs-country exhibition against local celebrities.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOnD3hCk5Gr/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A4458963%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, several members of Team Philippines, including Vhong, Jhong,  Ronnie, JC, Wendell, Johannes, and Ion, have previously showcased their basketball skills at the Star Magic All-Star Games.</p>

<p>Here’s how to watch Philippines' Kuys Showtime Basketball versus South Korea’s Rising Eagles basketball game this October 26.</p>

Here’s how to watch Philippines' Kuys Showtime Basketball versus South Korea’s Rising Eagles basketball game this October 26.