K-pop celebrities who visited Philippines in 2023
2023 was a year filled with many Korean stars visiting the Philippines for fan meetings and concerts.
It seemed like every artist on a tour or a comeback included the Philippines in their tour, which was perfect since many K-pop fans in the country are enthusiastic in supporting their fandoms.
From girl groups to rap stars to an award show, 2023 saw a lot of action in the K-pop concert scene.
Check out some of the Korean celebrities who visited the Philippines in 2023:
ITZY
ITZY the 1st World Tour: Checkmate
After three years, K-Pop girl group ITZY returned to Manila for their first world tour “Checkmate,” a two-night concert held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 14 and January 15.They also came back in April for a fan meeting and in December for the Asia Artist Awards 2023 where they performed and won the Best Artist Award.
AOMG
Simon Dominic, GRAY, LeeHi, YUGYEOM, and more went above and beyond at The "AOMG World Tour 2023: Follow the Movement” in Manila held on January 15.
Kim Seonho
Kim Seonho's "One, Two, Three. Smile" in Manila fan meeting on January 22. He came back in July for a clothing brand fan meeting, and in December for the Asia Artist Awards, where he won the Best Artist Award.
ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN met their ENGENE's in the Philippines during their "Word Tour Manifesto in Manila 2023" back in February 4.
TWICE
Girl group TWICE met their Filipino ONCE's and had their two-night "Ready to Be" Tour in Bulacan back in September 30 and October 1.
Stray Kids
Stray Kids was in the Philippines for a fan meeting with their STAY's back in January and returned for a two-night "Maniac World Tour" concert on March 11 and 12.
Lee Jae-wook
'Alchemy of Souls' actor Lee Jae-wook had a fan meeting in Manila on March 11.
BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK returned to the Philippines to meet their BLINKS for their two-night Born Pink World Tour concert on March 25 and 26.
Running Man
The cast of Korean variety show 'Running Man' visited the Philippines for their "A Decade of Laughter" concert back on April 1.
K-VERSE featuring TAEYEON, aespa and THE BOYZ
K-Verse in Manila featured Taeyeon, aespa, and The Boyz back in April 11.
EXO-SC
EXO's Chanyeol and Sehun came to the Philippines back on May 20 for their "EXO-SC Back to Back" fancon tour in Manila.
ATEEZ
K-pop group ATEEZ charmed their ATINY's in Manila during their "The Fellowship: Break The Wall" concert on September 16.
Kim Bum
Kim Bum brought nostalgic vibes when he met his Filipino fans for his "Between U and Me" Asia fan meeting back in September 22.
Super Junior D&E
On September 30, Super Junior D&E -- a sub-unit composed of members Donghae and Eunhyuk -- took over for the "DElight Party" fan concert.
Kim Sejeong
'Business Proposal' actress Kim Se-jeong was moved to tears after watching the fan-made tribute video during her Manila fan meet titled "Kim Se-jeong 1st Concert: The 'Door" held on October 1. She also came back in December for the Asia Artist Awards where she won Best Actress.
Ahn Hyo-seop
'Business Proposal' actor Ahn Hyo-seop had his 'The Present - Here and Now' fan meeting on October 8, 2023 where he performed "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You," "I'm Your Man," and "VIBE." He also came back in October for Gentle Monster's launch in Manila and in December for the Asia Artist Awards, where he won Best Actor.
