K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN performs during the United States leg of their 'Right Here' world tour, which will be heading to the Philippines in January 2025. Photo from SEVENTEEN's X accountFilipino fans of Korean entertainment have a lot to look forward to in 2025, as several K-pop acts and K-drama stars have confirmed their upcoming visits to the country.

K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN is set to kick off the year with the highly anticipated Bulacan stop of their "Right Here" tour at the Philippine Sports Stadium on Jan. 18 and 19. This marks their return to the country a year after their "Follow" tour stop at the same venue.

Actor Hwang In-youp, who starred in dramas such as "Family By Choice" and "True Beauty," is also set to return with his "In Love" fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater on Jan. 25.

On Jan. 26, rock band N.Flying will stage the Manila leg of its "Hide-Out" concert tour at the New Frontier Theater.

February will bring more artists to the country, beginning with EXO member Baekhyun, who will hold a brand-organized fan meeting at the Mall of Asia Arena on Feb. 2.

On Feb. 22, rock band Day6 will play their beloved songs at the Araneta Coliseum as part of their "Forever Young" tour, while K-pop veteran Taeyang of BIGBANG will stage his "The Light Year" concert at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Meanwhile, Waterbomb Manila will make a splash at the Quirino Grandstand on Feb. 22 and 23, featuring performances by Korean idols and hip-hop artists.

Indie band wave to earth will close out the month with their "play with earth! 0.03" tour, set to take place at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 28.

K-pop boy band ENHYPEN will also return to the Philippines with its "Walk the Line" concert, scheduled on March 1 at the Philippine Sports Stadium.

Filipino ONEDOOR fans are also in for a treat as BOYNEXTDOOR will perform at the Araneta Coliseum on March 22 for their "Knock On Vol. 1" tour.

In April, Super Junior member Kyuhyun and the Japan-focused NCT sub-unit NCT Wish will hold shows at the New Frontier Theater on April 5 and 12, respectively.

South Korea's cultural products, including music, TV series, and films, have gained immense international popularity in recent decades—a phenomenon known as "Hallyu" or the Korean wave.

The Philippines is one of the countries swept by the Korean wave, ranking fourth globally in 2022 for the most number of X (formerly Twitter) users posting about Korean content.

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