I went to the Philippine Arena on September 30 for the first day of TWICE 5th World Tour ‘Ready To Be’ concert as a casual concertgoer but I left the venue as a big fan. I hit up the concert partly out of curiosity, but boy, did that night change everything.
As soon as TWICE hit the stage, their energy, vibes, and pure passion hit me hard. Their sick dance moves, catchy tunes, and how they vibed with the crowd got me pumped. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a total emotional rollercoaster.
TWICE transformed the Philippine Arena into an epic party venue by putting on an energetic and exciting concert that had fans singing, dancing, and waving their candy bongs in unison.
The group was so impressed with Filipino fans’ unmatched energy and appreciation that member Sana posted on her Instagram with the caption “Pinakagaling na bansa!”, implying that it was the best place they had ever been to.
On September 30 and October 1, over eighty-one thousand ONCEs – TWICE’s official fandom – trooped to the venue from different parts of the country to watch Jihyo (my bias), Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, and Tzuyu perform their global hits live with incomparable passion and energy (Chaeyoung was not able to perform due to health reasons).
ONCEs returned the favor by singing, dancing, and waving their candy bongs in unison, much to the delight of the girl group, which recently bagged the Breakthrough Artist Award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music.
TWICE’s concert in Bulacan was only their second visit to the Philippines since 2019. It is part of their latest concert tour that kicked off in Seoul early this year, which includes shows in Japan, Australia, the US, Singapore, Berlin, Thailand, Paris, and London.
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Filo ONCEs made their presence felt on Twitter during the group’s two-day concert, catapulting the hashtag #TWICE_5TH_WORLD_TOUR_BULACAN to the top of the trending topics.
The online buzz generated by ONCEs was a testament to their unwavering support for TWICE and their ability to transform a live event into a digital spectacle.
The concert was powered by the Philippines’ Best Mobile Network Smart Communications and Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming provider.
Smart subscribers made the most of the much-anticipated concert, with exclusive access to exciting perks and awesome activities at the concert.
Weeks before the concert, Smart Prepaid treated customers with the opportunity to redeem much-coveted concert tickets by simply topping up with Magic Data+ offers at select Smart Stores.
ONCEs also got to enjoy the ultimate TWICE fan experience at the Smart Live booth at the Philippine Arena, which featured Instagram-ready corners for their core memories and cute selca shots. Smart also provided charging booths around the venue to ensure fans remained concert-ready.
The Smart Live booth also allows fans to strike a pose in front of the Smart Fan Cam and receive their prints for free by simply using the official hashtags #SmartLive and #SmartWithViuTwice. Additionally, fans had the opportunity to dance to TWICE’s hits such as “What Is Love,” “Fancy,” and “I Can’t Stop Me” at the booth.
ONCEs also took to the Smart Message Wall to write down their messages for TWICE and fellow fans.
“Smart subscribers were not only treated to an incredible performance by TWICE, but they also got to share the magic of the moment with their fellow fans around the world in real-time powered by our superior mobile network. Our customers can definitely look forward to more of these memorable on-ground experiences with exclusive perks and privileges to fuel their passions,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and Head of Prepaid and Content at Smart.
Smart subscribers also got to avail of the Smart Prepaid eSIM, the country’s first prepaid eSIM, providing them with an enhanced network experience at the Philippine Arena and easy access to value-packed offers like Power All 99.
The TWICE 5th World Tour ‘Ready To Be’ concert is the latest addition to the stellar line-up of Smart Live, which gives subscribers access to exclusive perks and privileges to live concerts and events. Before TWICE, Smart also brought other world-class performers like Harry Styles, K-pop act Seventeen, and many others, closer to Filipino fans.
TWICE 5th World Tour ‘Ready To Be’ was presented by Live Nation Philippines.