Philippines was the first stop of the 2017 Global Peace Concert, a unification-themed concert aiming to seek global support upheld by KPOP stars. Attracting thousands of kpop fans on a Thursday night, March 2 at SM Mall of Asia Arena, Hallyu wave once again quenched the thirst of kpop fans as BAP, B1A4, AOA, BTOB, CNBlue, Shinee, and PSY performed their hit songs on stage proving the success of the global concert.
During the event, Korean and Philippine pop culture were simultaneously reminisced through variety of special stages such as Korean idols singing the original soundtracks of the top 3 Preferred Korean series of Filipinos as well as the collaboration of a premier actor and two idols for Freddie Aguilar’s hit song, “Anak.” Audio video presentations were also shown in intervals enlightening the audience of the relationship formed by Philippines and Korea during the Korean war.
On the other hand, showcasing their hosting skills, AOA’s Seolhyun and Shinee’s Mino led the event making it more exciting for the fans as the two flawlessly switched from being performers to concert’s hosts after their group’s own production numbers.
See highlights below:
Delegates all over the world gather for the opening of 2017 Global Peace Concert. One Dream, One Korea, One World. (photo cr: anmarie)
Electrifying
beats from BAP—Skydive, One Shot, No Mercy (photo cr: anmarie & elaiview)
Cool
& Funky stage from B1A4- Beautiful Target, Baby Goodnight, What’s Up (photo cr: anmarie)
Korean Idols singing OST of Filipinos' top 3 favorite Korean series:
AOA's Choa (Gummy's You are My Everything 'Descendants of the Sun' OST) (photo cr: anmarie)
B1A4's Sandeul (Swallowing my Heart 'Moonlight Drawn by the Clouds' OST) (photo cr: anmarie)
BAP’s
Yongguk and Daehyun (TRAX’s 'Paradise' Boys Over Flowers OST) (photo cr: anmarie)
AOA's Choa (Shin Seung Hoon’s I believe 'My Sassy Girl' OST) (photo cr: anmarie)
Sexy
and alluring performance from AOA-- Excuse Me, Heart Attack (photo cr: anmarie & elaiview)
BTOB —I’ll
Be Your Man, Wow (photo cr: anmarie & elaiview)
Pop Rock band CNBlue- Can't Stop, Cinderella, You're so Fine (photo credits to: elaiview & anmarie)
BTOB’s
Eunkwang and Hyunsik with guitar accompaniment of Philippines premier actor, Cesar
Montano in 'Anak.'
(photo cr: anmarie & elaiview)
Hard
hitting dance moves from Shinee —View, 1 of 1, Everybody (photo cr: anmarie & elaiview)
Party tracks
from Korean superstar PSY— Napal Baji, Gentleman, Daddy, Oppa Gangnam Style (photo cr: anmarie & elaiview)
Indeed, Shawols, Elvis, Babies, BANAs, Boices, Melodies and Psy Fans were ecstatic with the grand organization of the star studded concert. Meanwhile, Global Peace Concert in Manila is brought by KBS Media and One K Global Campaign Organizing committee, in partnership with All Access Productions. Global Concert will then proceed to United States, China, Japan and other nations.
Written by Korea.com's Marie