(From left) Lee Jong-suk, Blackpink and Lee Chae-min are among the Korean stars visiting the Philippines this November. Photos from Blackpink's X account and the Instagram pages of Jong-suk and Chae-min
Several K-pop and K-drama stars, including some of the biggest names in the industry, are set to visit the Philippines this November, giving Filipino fans the chance to connect with their favorite stars as the year winds down.
Kicking off the month is Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter Jackson Wang. While not exclusively a K-pop artist with his solo work, he is included on this roundup due to his close ties to the industry, having risen to fame as a member of the boy band GOT7.
Wang will take the stage of the Araneta Coliseum on November 2 for his “Magicman 2” world tour, a show held in support of his latest album of the same title.
“Stay hyped and let’s create unforgettable memories and a concert. [I] can’t wait to share with you what I’ve been preparing for a long time for ‘Magicman 2,’” the 31-year-old artist said in a video message to Filipino fans.
Jackson Wang to PH fans: 'Can't wait to share Magicman 2'
On November 8, Wheein of girl group Mamamoo is returning to the country for her “Owheece” concert at the SM North EDSA Skydome.
The event marks Wheein’s first visit in over a year, following the Manila leg of her “Whee In The Mood [Beyond]” tour in April 2024.
Nam Woo-hyun of boy band Infinite and eaJ are also returning to the local concert scene.
Nam, who last performed in the Philippines in 2023, will stage his “Tree High School” concert at Samsung Hall in Taguig City on November 15. The following day, eaJ, whose most recent local show was in September 2024, will bring his “The 1/9 Tour” to the same venue.
On November 22 and 23, Blinks are set to flock to the Philippine Arena for the Bulacan leg of K-pop sensation Blackpink’s “Deadline” tour.
The shows mark the quartet’s first full return to the country since their “Born Pink” concert at the same venue in 2023, except for Jisoo, who held a fan meeting at the Araneta Coliseum earlier this year.
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Also on November 23, actor Lee Chae-min, who won over K-drama fans this year with the romance series “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” will hold a fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater.
Capping the month is K-drama heartthrob Lee Jong-suk, known for dramas such as “W,” “While You Were Sleeping” and “Law and the City.”
Back in the country after more than two years, Jong-suk will stage his “With: Just Like This!” fan meeting at the Araneta Coliseum on November 30.
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