The Philippine Arena in Bulacan transformed into a sea of pink light sticks and deafening cheers as Blackpink brought their highly anticipated ‘Deadline’ World Tour to the Philippines for a two-night concert on Nov. 22 and 23, 2025.
Presented by Live Nation Philippines, the show marked the third time the South Korean girl group—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—included the country in their world tour stops, following ‘In Your Area’ in 2019 and ‘Born Pink’ in 2023. This leg was made even more special for fans as it reunited the quartet onstage after a period of focusing on solo projects.
“It is so lovely to be back. We are so excited to perform here tonight,” Rosé told the crowd as thousands of Filipino Blinks packed the venue.
At past 6:00 p.m., the lights dimmed and the music video for their new single ‘Jump’ played on the giant screens as the track’s frenetic beat filled the arena. When the group finally appeared—standing on an elevated platform with their dancers—pink hammer light sticks shot into the air as the fans roared.
“Blackpink in your area,” Lisa declared, with the crowd echoing the line in unison as the group launched into their 2019 hit.
The opening act powered through a string of anthems, including ‘Kill This Love,’ ‘Pink Venom,’ and ‘How You Like That,’ amplified by flames, pyrotechnics, smoke machines, laser lights, and vivid on-screen visuals. The setlist for the night featured 29 songs across five acts, blending greatest hits, deep cuts, and new material.
Despite not having released much group music since their last tour, fans’ enthusiasm never waned—singing along to tracks like ‘Shut Down,’ ‘Playing With Fire,’ ‘Boombayah,’ ‘Whistle,’ ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,’ ‘As If It’s Your Last,’ ‘Pretty Savage,’ ‘Don’t Know What To Do,’ ‘Forever Young,’ ‘Really,’ and ‘See U Later.’
The concert was structured into five acts, each separated by VCR interludes that followed Blackpink on a stylized road trip—from neon-lit cityscapes to desert highways and a Las Vegas-style strip.
The main stage and expansive B-stage were fully utilized, with the members walking along extended runways wrapping around the VIP pit, stopping to interact with fans, read banners, and perform choreography up close.
During ‘Stay,’ the large main screen split into four panels, each dedicated to one member as they stood on individual raised platforms set against serene sky visuals, turning the arena into a swaying chorus of lights and voices.
Towards the end of ‘Lovesick Girls,’ the group encouraged the audience to take over the chorus, prompting chants of “your turn” and “louder” from the stage. Rosé even remarked that Filipinos had “beautiful voices.”
As with previous tours, each member had her solo spotlight—this time with original songs from their recently released solo projects.
Jisoo opened the solo segment with ‘Hugs & Kisses’ before shifting into a darker, more explosive performance of ‘Earthquake,’ both from her EP Amortage.
Lisa followed in full superstar mode, kicking off with ‘Thunder,’ transitioning into the smooth ‘When I’m With You,’ and closing with the hard-hitting ‘Rockstar.’ Her set showcased her effortless switch between cute and fierce, prompting one of the loudest crowd reactions of the night.
Jennie then took over with ‘Like Jennie,’ where she delivered razor-sharp rap lines that had the crowd chanting along. She kept the energy high with ‘ExtraL’ before mellowing the mood with ‘Starlight.’
Rosé capped off the solo stages. Her segment began with a playful backstage video of her eating turon, a Filipino snack, before heading to the B-stage. However, the Australia-raised singer struggled mid-performance with ‘Number One Girl’ due to a cold and briefly stopped to explain: “We took a little break, but now we are back,” she told the audience.
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“I must say, sometimes, I forget how to do things live. Some days, I don’t feel like Blackpink… But as we are rising, and you guys are cheering for us, it reminded me. You guys made me feel like Blackpink.”
She then asked for help from the crowd: “I’m gonna have you guys help me out, if that’s okay… I know you guys are incredible singers, I know that, so please help me.”
Filipino Blinks obliged, singing with her and taking over the high parts as she smiled and beamed at the sound of their voices. Later in the show, Rosé thanked them again, asking how to say it in Filipino before declaring:
“Salamat, Philippines! Thank you, guys. You sounded, honestly, way more beautiful than I do.”
She continued with ‘Toxic Till the End’ and her Grammy-nominated track ‘APT,’ blending vulnerability and power in a way that visibly moved the audience.
Throughout the night, Blackpink made time to talk to the crowd, repeatedly expressing how happy they were to be back in the Philippines. At one point, all four took turns saying “Mahal ko kayo talaga”.
Lisa jokingly said, “We sound professional. We sound native, ‘no?” while Rosé added, “The best kayo!” before repeating, “Mahal ko kayo talaga. It’s fun to say. Such a pretty language.”
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They also noticed fans’ creative gimmicks—including a banner featuring their faces on Teletubbies—which they jokingly called their “next album cover.”
On the second night, Jennie told fans, “You guys up there really had me going, too,” acknowledging the energy coming from all levels of the massive venue. Rosé later confirmed that the Philippine stop had some of the loudest crowds of the tour so far.
The final act felt like a full-on party. Blackpink performed ‘Jump,’ ‘Boombayah,’ ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,’ ‘As If It’s Your Last,’ ‘Forever Young,’ and ‘Really,’ turning the entire arena into one giant, bouncing mosh of pink lights and screams.
When the show seemed over, fans erupted into chants of “Isa pa!”. The group returned for an encore, performing ‘Jump’ again and closing with ‘See U Later,’ waving to all sections of the arena and lingering onstage to say their thanks.
“Thank you so much, Philippines! You guys have been incredible,” Rosé said. “Philippine Blinks, we love you so much, thank you for being here for us, thank you for supporting us, having such a wonderful night for us.”
With fan projects flying overhead—like a chopper-towed banner that read “Welcome our dearest Rosie”—custom Blackpink jeepneys rolling in, and sold-out nights filled with screams, tears, and sing-alongs, the ‘Deadline’ World Tour stop in Bulacan felt less like a concert and more like a reunion between Blackpink and a fanbase that has grown up with them.
Despite solo ventures and time apart, the group proved that their bond—and their connection with Filipino Blinks—remains as strong as ever. As the lights finally came on and the pink glow faded, one thing was clear: for thousands of Filipino fans, Blackpink wasn’t just “in your area” for a weekend. They were a reminder of how music can unite people, uplift them, and make them feel seen—no matter the language, no matter the distance. (with reports from Loyd Pino)
