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GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Song Joong Ki in Manila: 5 memorable moments from South Korean star's fan meet
Song Joong Ki's first fan meeting in Manila was a blast! The Hallyu icon spent time with Filipino fans for the first time at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, greeting everyone with his charming smiles. If you missed the event, here are five fun moments from the night. 1. Opening acts Good energy filled the SM Mall of Asia Arena right from the start. Sam Concepcion, Lara Maigue, and Kayla Rivera, accompanied by a live band and dance crew A-Team brought the good vibes with performances of songs like "Standing Next to You" by Jungkook of BTS, "Pretty Boy" by M2M, "I'm Always by Your Side" by John Park from "Vincenzo," "The Poem of Destiny" by Ailee from "Arthdal Chronicles," and "Gravity" by Jongho of Ateez from "Reborn Rich." Justin Pinon, dubbed the mental assassin, known to read minds through psychological observations, performed mental tricks with volunteers from the audience. Sam Concepcion, Lara Maigue, Kayla Rivera, accompanied by a live band and dance crew A-Team, open Song Joong Ki's Manila fan meet. @gmanews @gmanewsbreaking — Nika Roque (@rqNIKA) May 24, 2025 2. Flower Boy Song Joong Ki is called "flower boy" or "pretty boy" for a reason! The actor charmed Filipino fans with his waves, looks, and smiles sent to every section of the arena. The smallest act, like catching his breath, making finger hearts, or waiting to speak is enough to make fans shriek or scream out terms like "saranghae." 3. Fans love Song Joong Ki said he heard Filipino fans' cheers backstage, but was in shock to see the crowd as soon as he made his grand entrance when the stage opened with smoke and bright green lights. The screams were nonstop, and at one point, Song Joong Ki also told fans, "Don't cry." Pinoy fans also made sure to show Song Joong Ki a good time. Fans from the sections were chosen to play The Mafia Game or "Vincenzo"-themed charades. Ten lucky fans were chosen to join their idol onstage to play Read My Mind, or a variation of This or That. Janice De Belen was the lucky one who received a flower arrangement made by Song Joong Ki himself. Filo and international fans also surprised Song Joong Ki with a special video, and he was touched by it. Janice De Belen recieves flowers from Song Joong Ki ????????????@gmanews @gmanewsbreaking — Nika Roque (@rqNIKA) May 24, 2025 4. Behind-the-scenes tidbits Song Joong Ki shared some moments from his characters. The actor said he thinks "Vincenzo" appealed to Filipinos because he is a bad boy. "I was able to overcome the struggle of being a bad boy. I think I've done a great job naman sa character," he said with the help of a translator. He also shared some of his favorite scenes from the show. "Ang dami kong memorable scenes pero isa mga 'yun ay sa last episode, 'yung kiss scene," he said. "Tapos 'yung sa first episode, sa winery, pagkatapos masunog 'yung winery. S'yempre ang dami pang scenes," Song Joong Ki added. After hearing the opening acts sing songs from "Vincenzo" from backstage, Song Joong Ki said, "I took a video of it tapos nag-send ako sa mga co-artists ko, 'yung artists ng 'Vincenzo' and they said, 'thank you, thank you very much for singing.'" And despite already playing a number of roles across various genres, Song Joong Ki said he wants to play a vampire in a fantasy, "'yung vampire na may Asian color din." Song Joong Ki has also prepared for his next drama series titled "My Youth," where he learned how to make flower arrangements for the role. "'Yung character ko dito ay florist. The story is about a male and a female, talagang [they] fall in love with each other," he said. Song Joong Ki studied flower arrangements for his upcoming series, 'My Youth,' and he is showcasing his skills during his Manila fan meet. @gmanews @gmanewsbreaking — Nika Roque (@rqNIKA) May 24, 2025 5. Song Joong Ki gives love back Of course, Song Joong Ki had to give love back to his Filipino fans. He said that he has Filipino friends in South Korea and Italy, "kaya I really wanted to go to Manila para makita ko ang mga Filipino fans ko." The actor said he loves the Filipino language, and made sure to learn words like "mahal na mahal kita," "masarap," and "sumakses." "Sobrang saya 'yung pronunciation nung Tagalog," he said. Before the show ended, Song Joong Ki got closer to fans from the stage to take photos with them. More than that, he also made this promise. After watching the surprise video from fans, Song Joong Ki said he is very touched and said, "Sa tingin ko, babalik ako dito sa Manila." "Maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong suporta, pagmamahal sa akin. And I will give this back to you guys, s'yempre [by being] a good actor, [and have] good works as well. So sa tingin ko, dapat babalik ako dito sa Manila," he added. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘That is Jungkook': BTS member flies to Japan after Jimin, leaving ARMY convinced something big is coming
On the morning of May 24, BTS ARMY were greeted with a wave of excitement, confusion, and anticipation. The reason? Jungkook, BTS' golden maknae, was reportedly spotted at Gimpo International Airport. The mere glimpse of the Standing Next to You singer was enough to send social media into a frenzy. Within minutes, #Jungkook began trending across platforms, even though only a few blurry images had surfaced. According to fan accounts, Jungkook was accompanied by his bodyguard and dressed down to avoid attention. He wore a New York Yankees cap, mostly hidden under a bleached smiley-face zip-up hoodie. Paired with a black T-shirt, graffiti-print sweat shorts, and a black face mask. Completing his look was a sleek black leather shoulder bag, understated, yet unmistakably Jungkook. One fan wrote, 'It's him. It's got to be him — Jeon Jungkook.' Another added, 'Main pop boy is coming!' While many are thrilled by the sightings, others are simply hoping both idols have a safe journey. 'No matter where he's going, I just pray for his safety,' one comment read. Now, speculation is running wild among the ARMY. Why were Jungkook and Jimin both spotted at the airport? Why now? Aren't they still serving in the military? Are they headed somewhere for a secret project? A vacation? A group reunion? But what made this airport sighting even more intriguing was the context. Just a day earlier, on May 23, fans of TXT claimed to have seen BTS' Jimin at the same airport, reportedly flying to Japan. Though the figure was masked and casual, many were convinced it was Jimin — his walk, posture, and aura were too familiar to miss. With the FESTA season, BTS' anniversary celebration, just around the corner and military discharges for Jungkook, Jimin, RM, V, and SUGA only weeks away, the timing of these airport appearances couldn't be more suspicious… or exciting. So, what's cooking? Surprise project? Collab with Jimin? Or just a well-earned getaway before they all officially return. Whatever the answer, ARMY is on high alert — and the countdown to a full OT7 reunion has never felt more real. Stay tuned. The best chapter may be just about to begin.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS' Jungkook teases upcoming military discharge, shows love for Jin and J-Hope, and shares new updates on Bam's Instagram
The highly anticipated BTS reunion is approaching, and the members are leaving no stone unturned in teasing ARMYs. After RM shared an update on his 30-day countdown, Jungkook, currently taking a brief respite, refreshed his social media accounts and delighted fans with a sprinkle of interactions, further fueling the excitement. Jungkook interacts with fans on Weverse On Tuesday (May 15), Jungkook popped into Weverse in a great mood and had a fun little conversation with fans. He started by checking in, asking if everyone was doing well. Then he mentioned that his discharge isn't far off and that he'd be getting out soon. Along the way, he also took a moment to show support for J-Hope and Jin, encouraging ARMYs to continue cheering them on since they've been working hard. When a fan called him "Hey babe," the Seven singer simply wrote, "Yo," but this was just enough to send the ARMYs into a meltdown. JUNGKOOK REPLIED TO AN ARMY CALLING HIM 'BABE':💜:hey babe🐰: yo😭🫶 Before wrapping up, Jungkook playfully said he was off to hit the gym again, hyping himself up for shoulder day. Jungkook's comments (chronological order)'Are you guys doing well? ha ha''I'm getting out soon.' (I'll be discharged soon.)'I'm going to go workout now.''Today, (will work on) shoulders.'+ Jungkook also updated his dog Bam's Instagram with a new photo, along with a few adorable shots of Bam playing with his furry friends. Fans were quick to notice that the pet account, which now has over 7 million followers, is officially verified and no longer follows anyone. Previously, the account only followed the BTS members. Another detail that fans noticed was that the singer used the viral AI♡SCREAM! song in his latest Instagram post for Bam, proving he's keeping up with the current trends, despite his ongoing military service. Jungkook's recent achievements Meanwhile, Jungkook continues to make his global fanbase proud. This time, two of his hit songs, 3D and Standing Next to You, were recognized at the 2025 BMI Pop Awards, earning the title of Most Performed Songs of the Year. The BMI Awards celebrate tracks with the highest radio plays and streaming numbers in the U.S. over the past year. BTS' upcoming reunion BTS is expected to reunite in June 2025 as all members complete their military service. RM and V are scheduled to be discharged on June 10, 2025, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on June 11, 2025. Suga, who has been serving as a public service worker, is expected to complete his service on June 21, 2025. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Korea Herald
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
BTS' Jungkook logs record 5.5b Spotify streams with solo album
Jungkook of BTS exceeded 5.5 billion plays on Spotify with his first solo album 'Golden.' The album became the first-ever from an Asian solo singer to reach the milestone, and did so in just 540 days — the shortest time for a studio album from an Asian artist. 'Golden' topped the list of most-streamed albums on Spotify from an Asian male artist this year as well. Of the 11 tracks on the album, prerelease 'Seven (feat. Latto)' contributed the most, generating over 2.3 billion streams, another first for an Asian artist, followed by focus track 'Standing Next to You,' with more than 1.1 billion streams. He has amassed over 8.7 billion streams on the music platform on his own.
