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2025 is an exciting year for South Korean pop enthusiasts in the Philippines as powerhouse artists like BLACKPINK and rising stars LE SSERAFIM are set to conquer the Manila stage. Here are the confirmed Kpop artists coming to the country this year:
EXO KAI
KAI of EXO is bringing his ‘KAION’ Solo Concert Tour to Manila. The event, presented by PULP Live World, will be held on July 27 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.
The EXO member, discharged from his military service in February, will be touring across Asia, with Manila as his seventh stop.
KAI made his solo debut in 2020 with a self-titled mini-album, featuring the hit track ‘Mmmh.’
Girls’ Generation Tiffany Young
The Girls’ Generation (SNSD) member is heading to Manila on July 27 for her fan concert tour ‘Here For You’ in Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City.
Presented by L-Squared Productions, Tiffany has expressed her excitement for the upcoming event, promising a memorable day for Pinoy Young Ones and SONEs.
Tiffany made her solo debut in May 2016 with the mini-album ‘I Just Wanna Dance.’
LE SSERAFIM
Rising South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM is holding their first-ever solo concert ‘EASY CRAZY HOT’ in Manila this August 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The five-member group, consisting of Chaewon, Sakura, Yunjin, Kazuha, and Eunchae, is known for their hit songs ‘Anti-Fragile’ and ‘Perfect Summer.’
The Manila stop of their tour, presented by Applewood Philippines, marks their second time in the Philippines, after performing at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards in Bulacan.
EXO D.O.
South Korean singer and actor D.O., or Doh Kyungsoo, is returning to the local stage with his first full-scale solo concert titled ‘DO it!’ on August 16, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The EXO member will kick off his Asia tour in Seoul this July and make stops in Manila, Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangkok, among others.
Debuting as a soloist in 2021, D.O. is the sixth member of the nine-member group EXO to become a solo artist, following Lay, Chen, Baekhyun, Suho, and Kai.
TWICE
The beloved nine-piece Kpop girl group, consisting of Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, is set to make a comeback in the Philippines after their sold-out show ‘READY TO BE’ in 2023.
Presented by Live Nation Philippines, TWICE will hold the Manila stop of their ‘THIS IS FOR‘ World Tour Part 1 on October 4 at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan.
Their songs, such as ‘WHAT IS LOVE’ and ‘I CAN’T STOP ME,’ are adored by numerous ONCEs worldwide. More shows are set to be announced next year.
SUPER JUNIOR
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Kpop icons Super Junior will stop in Manila for their ‘SUPER SHOW 10’ this October 4 at SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The group previously visited the Philippines in 2023 for their ‘Fan Party’ at the Araneta Coliseum. Super Junior debuted in November 2005 and is known for their songs ‘Sorry, Sorry’ and ‘Mr. Simple.’
EXO BAEHKYUN
Kpop artist and actor Baehkyun will officially return to the Manila stage for his upcoming ‘Reverie’ World Tour on October 18, at SM Mall of Asia Arena. Kickstarting the tour in Seoul, he will make stops in cities such as Manila, São Paulo, Los Angeles, Paris, and more.
He will be the fourth EXO member to hold a concert in the Philippines this year, following members Xiumin, Kai, and D.O.
Beahkyun debuted as a soloist in July 2019, releasing his first mini album City Lights.
BLACKPINK
After a more than two-year hiatus, with members focusing on their solo careers, BLACKPINK is making a grand comeback to the world stage.
The beloved four-member girl group, namely Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, will return to Manila for their ‘DEADLINE’ World Tour. Presented by Live Nation Philippines, the concert will last two nights, on November 22 and 23, at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan.
In addition, Lisa hinted at the group’s upcoming album in an interview with Variety, stating that it is already in the works. BLACKPINK debuted in August 2016, making chart-topping songs like ‘How You Like That’ and ‘Shut Down.’