Becoming one of the most well-known OPM artists in this generation, award-winning singer Arthur Nery is just getting started.

At the media conference for the ILYSM (I Love You So Much) Valentine's concert, which was hosted by CJ Villavicencio at Viva Cafe in Araneta City on Jan. 17, Arthur expressed his gratitude for the kind words he received from Ogie Alcasid after working with him. He shared how overwhelmed he felt by the compliments.

"I'm very overwhelmed po, kasi honestly speaking we grew up watching them and we respect the veterans so much, the ones who paved the way, parang kapag sinabi na kami na yung bagong papalit sa kanila, parang nahuhurt po kami kasi we're just fans," Arthur said. 

(I'm very overwhelmed because honestly speaking we grew up watching them and we respect the veterans so much, the ones who paved the way, it's like when it's said that we're the new ones who will replace them, it's like we're being hurt because we're just fans.)

Arthur added that they are new artists continuing the legacy of the best OPM artists from the past.

"We're just trying to continue what they've started, so it's really a big shoes to fill for us kapag sinasabi na kami na yung susunod sa kanila," Arthur added. 

(We're just trying to continue what they've started, so it's a big shoes to fill for us when they say we're the next ones) 

Valentine's concert

On Feb. 13, Arthur and other artists such as Rob Deniel, Janine Tenoso, Mrld, Rhodessa, and P-pop group Alamat will perform at a Valentine's Day concert.

For the first time, the faces and voices that dominate the airwaves and social media will be performing live at the Big Dome, singing the love songs that made them famous.

ILYSM is a not-to-be-missed assembly of millions and millions of views and streams.

According to Janine, she's excited to be part of the lineup for the Valentine's show, since she had some collaborations with the other artists for the past year. 

"I think it's going to be exciting kasi super talented ng mga kasama sa line-up, and I think mawi-witness din ng fans yung collaborations from last year and this year, so we're very excited for this concert to happen," Janine said. 

Arthur, the heartthrob from Cagayan de Oro, is behind the songs Take All the Love, Pag-samo, Isa Lang, Higa, etc.

Awit Award winner for Best Pop Recording Janine Tenoso brought the hits Di Na Muli, Tingin, Pelikula, Hindi Tayo Puede and Tag-araw.

Rob Deniel is a fast-rising idol and exponent of the retro inspired romantic ballad like Rom Com, Miss Miss, Sinta, Ang Pag-ibig, and his record breaking debut Ulap.

Adie, the dreamboat of alternative pop and YouTube video's favorite leading man will perform Mahika, Paraluman, Tahanan and Tinatangi.

Mrld, of Meriel de Jesus is Cebu's latest contribution to the local music scene. She wrote and performed An Art Gallery Could Never be as Unique as You, Ligaya, Ikaw Pa Rin, The Fate of the One Not Chosen and others and has also conquered Indonesia's hit charts.

Rhodessa, last year's surprise newcomer brought the hits Kisame, Mina (Minamahal Ko) and Ako Na Lang Kasi.

Ticket prices to ILY SM are: SVIP with Meet and Greet and Soundcheck P4200; VIP with Soundcheck P3400; Patron P2600; Lower Box P1400; Upper Box P800; and General Admission P400.