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LOOK: Red Velvet’s Wendy now in PH for ‘W:ealive’ in Manila concert

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<p>Wendy of K-pop girl group Red Velvet has arrived in the Philippines for her Wendy’s 1st World Tour “W:ealive” in Manila, set for Saturday, January 17, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.</p><p>In photos and videos shared online, Wendy was seen safely landing in the country ahead of her much-anticipated show. Fans who patiently waited for the K-pop star at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport welcomed her with loud cheers and excitement.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17686335736791768633671096.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>One fan noting how gracious the singer was upon arrival, saying: “Wendy is so smiley and pretty 🥹 she waved and smiled at everyone.”</p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2012200209179083159&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-01-17T05%3A04%3A45.479126%3A54531768-b1b9-4a85-838a-fd2135f1161f%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=030cec7cb7d6c5508ed8d082d9885bb5874ea2dd&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:514px;height:580px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2012200209179083159"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/1/16/6-wendy-songs-to-check-out-ahead-of-w-ealive-world-tour-in-manila-1353"><strong><u>READ: 6 Wendy songs to check out ahead of ‘W:EALIVE’ World Tour in Manila</u></strong></a><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Wendy’s arrival marks her return to the Philippines after previously visiting the country with her fellow Red Velvet members in September 2024 to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. </p><p>Her Manila stop is particularly special as it is her first solo concert in the Philippines and also serves as the final stop of her world tour, which kicked off in Seoul last year.</p><p>In a video message shared by concert promoter L-Squared Productions PH, Wendy expressed her excitement about reuniting with her Filipino fans and teased special performances she has been diligently preparing for the show.</p><p>“Mabuhay! This is Wendy! My dear fans in the Philippines, how have you been? I have some exciting news to share with you today! 2025 WENDY 1st World Tour in Manila will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the New Frontier Theater,” Wendy announced.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRRi8egD9hP/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%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A14668162.899999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" 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>She went on: &quot;Since this is my first ever solo concert, I&#x27;ve been working really hard to prepare for it. I hope you all have an amazing time a t the concert! Kita kits! Mahal Kita!</p><p>Wendy also shared a heartfelt message for her supporters, writing: “Dear Manila fans, I’m so excited to finally meet you! Mahal ko kayo! Kita kits!”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSRz6OjDams/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%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A14648156.6%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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>Fans still have the opportunity to see Wendy live and up close, as limited tickets remain available via the TicketNet website.</p><p>Wendy, whose real name is Son Seung-wan, debuted in 2014 as a member of Red Velvet alongside Irene, Seulgi, and Joy, with Yeri joining the group a year later. She launched her solo career in 2021 with the EP <em>Like Water,</em> followed by her sophomore release <em>Wish You Hell</em>.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTh71f4k8Dx/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%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A14633267.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="887" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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>In April 2025, Wendy’s exclusive contract with SM Entertainment came to an end, though she remains an active member of Red Velvet and continues to participate in group activities. She later signed an exclusive contract with ASND and went on to release her latest mini-album, Cerulean Verge.</p>

<p>Wendy is set to stage her first solo concert, today, January 17 at the New Frontier Theater.</p>

Wendy is set to stage her first solo concert, today, January 17 at the New Frontier Theater.