(Top) Byeon Woo-seok, (bottom, from left) ENHYPEN and izna are among the South Korean stars heading to the Philippines in October 2026 for their respective concerts and fan meetings. Photos from the X accounts of PULP Live World (Woo-seok), BELIFT LAB (ENHYPEN) and izna
Filipino fans can look forward to intimate encounters and live performances they'll likely sing along to, as several K-pop groups and K-drama heartthrobs step onto Philippine stages in October for their respective concerts and fan meets.
On October 2, actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to headline his "Our Forever With You" fan meeting at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, organized by a local fashion brand that he has represented as an ambassador since 2021.
The event marks another step in the "Queen of Tears" star's return to the public eye after he stepped away from activities for more than a year due to allegations that he had dated the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. Soo-hyun denied the allegations and South Korean police later reportedly declined to refer the case for prosecution, citing insufficient evidence.
Soo-hyun, who recently attended The Fact Music Awards in South Korea as a presenter, previously held a fan meeting in Manila in 2024.
The first weekend of October is also shaping up to be a blissful one for Filipino ENGENEs, as boy band ENHYPEN is set to hold a "fun meet" at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 3.
A day later, the six-member group, which recently topped the Billboard 200 albums chart with its latest EP "THE SIN : BLISS," will hold a fan signing and café event at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Solaire Resort Entertainment City.
Known for its vampire-themed music and concepts, ENHYPEN last performed in the country at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan in March 2025.
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Byeon Woo-seok is also set for a royal return as he brings his “The Secret Library” Asia fan meeting tour to Manila.
On October 10, the star of romance dramas such as "Lovely Runner" and "Perfect Crown" will stage the tour's Manila leg at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, marking his first event in the country in more than a year.
While the other Korean acts in this roundup have visited the Philippines before, there is also a first-timer: girl group izna, which is set to play in Manila for the first time since debuting in late 2024.
The six-piece act, whose catchy pop singles include "Metronome" and "Sign," will perform at the EMV Convention Center on October 17 as part of its "WHO DAT GIRL?" concert tour.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, member Sae-bi said she has "really been looking forward to the day we could meet [our fans called] naya in Manila."
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"We’ll show you an amazing performance that will really light up the stage," member Mai added, addressing fans.
Hwang In-youp will close out the month's lineup of Korean stars visiting the country as he brings his "To You" fan meeting tour to Manila.
The event will be held at the New Frontier Theater on October 31, marking the actor's return to the Philippines more than a year after his previous fan meeting.
Having studied in the Philippines before entering show business in South Korea, In-youp — known for starring in dramas such as "True Beauty," "Family by Choice" and most recently, "Dream to You" — has called the country his "second home."
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