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SB19's Simula at Wakas kickoff: Pinoy artists, international content creators stand in awe of P-pop kings
Those who watched SB19's back-to-back concerts at the Philippine Arena this weekend witnessed history unfold as the group delivered a show for the ages to kick off their "Simula at Wakas" world tour.
This became even more apparent on Day 2, when scores of Filipino personalities arrived to watch SB19 perform in the world's largest indoor arena. Celebrities attending concerts is nothing new, but this felt different: it was not just about showing up to support a fellow artist. It was a desire to be part of something big. Something that cannot be missed. Something to aspire for, to be proud of. History.
Usually, celebrities show up like fans for international acts. That's how we know SB19 is right up there: if you can make and Gary Valenciano attend your concert, you are truly world-class.
The Simula at Wakas kickoff was also the realization of the group's long-held dream—to see international fans travel to the Philippines to support homegrown talent. 1Z Entertainment, SB19's own company, organized a Global Fan Package to achieve this aim, and the response was overwhelming: packages sold out in minutes.
At the concert, fans who came from the United States, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many other countries were welcomed by the community of A'TIN who knows how to take care of their own. International YouTube reactors were treated like online friends you're meeting for the first time, but have known for a while.
SB19's two-night show became a powerful celebration of fandom that transcended generations, backgrounds, languages, and borders.
If you're curious about who attended the concerts, here is a list of local and international personalities who graced the group's "Simula at Wakas" world tour kick off.
Artists and Celebrities
Vice Ganda
AiAi delas Alas
KZ Tandingan and TJ Monteverde
Maki
Arthur Nery
Jean Garcia and son Kotaro
John Prats
Jason Dy
Aiza Seguerra and Liza Diño
Empress Schuck
Alodia Gosiengfiao
Maymay Entrata
The Juans
Coleen Trinidad, former member MNL48
Dwta
Filipino content creators
Jayat Gaming
Arshie Larga
Pamela Swing
Eryka Lucas
Ericka Pineda
Innah Bee
P-pop groups
KAIA
Wrive
Yes My Love
G22
HORI7ON
NEW: ID
1STONE
CLOUD 7
PRESS HIT PLAY
CALISTA
YARA
ELEVEN11
AJAA
GAT
International YouTube reactors
Doki and Ambrielle, a couple from the United States who discovered SB19 just a few months ago
The Siu Twinz, content creators from New Zealand who have been to the Philippines a few times to watch SB19 shows
Melanie Reacts, a content creator from Australia and long-time fan who has been learning Tagalog
Sol & Luna, social personalities from Dominican Republic
—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
