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BLACKPINK, G-Dragon, j-hope, Mariah Carey, and other international acts that packed PH concert stages

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Filipino fans showed up in record numbers in 2025, turning concert nights into unforgettable celebrations as global artists took over the country’s biggest venues. </p><div><br/></div><p>Here’s a look at some of the international acts who made headlines with their sold-out performances in the country:</p><div> </div><div><strong>BLACKPINK</strong></div><p>K-pop girl group BLACKPINK proved their enduring appeal with a two-night sold-out run at the Philippine Arena. Filipino Blinks transformed the venue into a sea of pink lights, singing entire choruses louder than the backing tracks. Banners and coordinated chants trended on social media, while the members repeatedly praised the crowd’s energy, calling Filipino fans among the loudest and most passionate on the tour.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/11/24/filipino-blinks-pack-philippine-arena-for-blackpink-s-sold-out-deadline-show-1737" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Filipino BLINKS pack Philippine Arena for BLACKPINK’s sold-out DEADLINE show</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRcF0foEqx0/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A20758194.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="763" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>G‑Dragon</strong></div><p>K-pop icon G-DRAGON delivered one of the most electrifying nights of 2025 with his Philippines solo tour. Filipino FAMs lit up the Philippine Arena with an ocean of lights, chanting and singing along to every verse, showing just how much they missed the star after years since his last visit. Reuniting with his Filipino fans also made the night memorable for G-Dragon and promised to return with his fellow BIGBANG members.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/6/university-of-southern-california-to-offer-course-about-g-dragon-in-spring-2026-1539" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: University of Southern California to offer course about G-Dragon in Spring 2026</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-19" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ19_TjPTzs/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A19%2C%22os%22%3A20758206.099999905%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="653" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-19" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>TWICE</strong></div><p>TWICE showcased their massive appeal with a sold-out Manila concert that felt like a reunion with Filipino ONCEs. The 360-degree stage setup allowed maximum interaction, with fans dancing and vibing to both group and solo performances. Memorable moments included surprise fan projects and coordinated lightstick waves that left the members impressed.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPZPU4wkk5W/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A20758214.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="781" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Super Junior</strong></div><p>Super Junior delivered a nostalgia-filled night as longtime ELFs filled the venue for their Super Show 10 Manila stop. Fans sang along to classics like “Sorry, Sorry” and “No Other,” while the members shared playful banter and emotional reflections on their two-decade-long career. The night celebrated the enduring bond between the group and their Filipino fans, proving that second-generation K-pop acts remain timeless favorites for the Filipino crowd.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/7/super-junior-takes-fans-through-20-years-of-music-and-love-on-super-show-10-in-manila-1228" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Super Junior takes fans through 20 years of music and love on Super Show 10 in Manila: &#x27;Even if time passes, we are still gonna be here&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-21" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPauj7PkfDQ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A21%2C%22os%22%3A20758757.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="772" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-21" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>j-hope</strong></div><p>BTS member j-hope’s two-day solo concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena became one of the most anticipated events for Filipino ARMYs in 2025. Fans waved purple lights and sang along to every track, creating an electric atmosphere. A heartfelt moment saw j-hope pause to thank Filipino fans for their unwavering support and promise to return with fellow BTS members.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIXakoUTS6X/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A20758791.899999857%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="990" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Mariah Carey</strong></div><p>Mariah Carey’s sold-out Manila show was a night of nostalgia, vocal mastery, and holiday cheer. Filipino fans sang along to every high note, creating a collective performance that impressed the pop diva herself. The “All I Want For Christmas” singer opened the Christmas season in style, praising the warmth and love Filipino audiences give to her, her songs, and the season.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-23" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP0UwgTEdt7/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A23%2C%22os%22%3A20758837.099999905%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="942" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-23" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/10/15/mariah-carey-celebrates-early-christmas-season-with-pinoy-fans-1038" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Mariah Carey celebrates early Christmas season with Pinoy fans</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>The Corrs</strong></div><p>The Corrs’ Manila shows felt like intimate reunions, with fans singing every lyric to classics like “Runaway” and “Breathless.” Andrea Corr frequently paused to let the audience carry entire verses, expressing amazement at how the band’s music continues to resonate with Filipino fans decades later.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/2/18/the-corrs-delights-filipino-fans-again-with-their-manila-shows-1715" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: The Corrs delights Filipino fans again with their Manila shows</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-24" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGIPktetQZO/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A24%2C%22os%22%3A20759444.700000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-24" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>NIKI</strong></div><p>NIKI’s sold-out Manila concerts turned into heartfelt sing-alongs, with fans passionately performing every lyric to her emotional songs. The overwhelming demand led to additional shows, and during quieter moments, her Filipino audience’s unified voices moved her to tears. NIKI promised to return, leaving fans excited for future performances.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/2/16/niki-serenades-filipino-fans-and-takes-them-around-the-world-in-sold-out-buzz-concert-in-manila-1036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: NIKI serenades Filipino fans and takes them ‘around the world’ in sold-out ‘Buzz’ concert in Manila </strong><strong> </strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-25" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF9ZurczmNY/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A25%2C%22os%22%3A20759559.799999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-25" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>These sold-out concerts highlighted the energy, creativity, and devotion of Filipino fans, reaffirming the Philippines as a must-stop destination on every global tour.</p>

<p>Filipino fans turned up in full force to fill arenas and venues of most-anticipated concerts this year.</p>

Filipino fans turned up in full force to fill arenas and venues of most-anticipated concerts this year.

2025 RECAP: BLACKPINK, G-Dragon, j-hope, Mariah Carey, and other international acts that packed PH concert stages

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2025 RECAP: BLACKPINK, G-Dragon, j-hope, Mariah Carey, and other international acts that packed PH concert stages

Nikka Sabio,

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Published December 31, 2025 09:00 AM PHT

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