K-pop group BLACKPINK came, they saw and they conquered the hearts of Filipino fans in a two-day concert at the world’s largest indoor arena.
BLACKPINK held their “Born Pink” world tour in the country on March 25 and 26 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, certified by the Guinness World Records as “largest mixed-use indoor theater.”
BLACKPINK at their "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK at their "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK at their "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK at their "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
With this, they became the first female group and K-pop girl group to hold a solo concert at the venue. BLACKPINK also became the first artist to hold a concert at the Philippine Arena for two days.
BLACKPINK held the two shows before a massive sea of fans wielding their pink-colored lightsticks, and screaming and cheering for the girls.
Opening the show with “How You Like That,” BLACKPINK enthralled the audience with their songs.
They performed “Whistle,” “Pretty Savage,” “Lovesick Girls,” “Don’t Know What to Do,” “Kill This Love,” “Crazy Over You,” “Playing With Fire,” “Tally” and “Pink Venom.”
BLACKPINK came back to perform after more than four years since their “In Your Area” world tour in Manila held on Feb. 2, 2019 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
This time, they upsized the venue and the number of days of the concert. Seeing the “pink ocean” in the arena, BLACKPINK members were overwhelmed by the scale of their own concert in the Philippines.
“I didn’t know they had the seats up so high,” Jennie observed as she scanned the arena while Rosé likened the sea of lights to a sparkling wall.
BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
“It’s been four years,” said Rosé. They got goosebumps by the loud cheers of the audience, prompting Rosé to say that Manila “is the loudest crowd.”
After performing “Crazy Over You” and “Playing with Fire,” they got to talk again and Lisa was overwhelmed by the cheers.
“I can’t hear myself right now because you guys are so loud,” she said.
BLACKPINK continued to captivate the crowd with their solo performances. Jisoo sang “Liar” while Jennie had “You & Me.”
Rosé performed “Hard to Love” and “On The Ground” and Lisa showcased “Lalisa” and “Money.”
On the second day, BLACKPINK members and the crowd greeted Lisa a “Happy Birthday” and presented her with a cake on stage.
BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" concert at the Philippine Arena (YG Entertainment/Live Nation Philippines)
After the solo spots, the girls performed “Shut Down,” “Typa Girl,” “Ddu-du ddu-du” and “Forever Young.”
“I must say you guys are really getting us excited,” said Rosé.
One person in the crowd was noticed by BLACKPINK as he was holding a ring light instead of a light stick.
“One thing I’m really loving about Manila is that I’m actually seeing people really jump, dance and sing to our songs,” said Jennie.
“Exactly guys. Thank you so much,” Lisa agreed.
Jennie added, “It makes us very happy so keep going with whatever you are doing.”
For the encore, BLACKPINK performed “Yeah Yeah Yeah,” “Stay” and “As If It’s Your Last.”
“We had such a great time here. You guys are the best, remember guys, for a very long time,” said Rosé.
“I just wanna say ‘salamat po’ [thank you] one more time and we will see you again,” said Jennie.
BLACKPINK’s “Born Pink” world tour in Manila/Bulacan was presented by Live Nation Philippines.