Rosé noted that the Philippine leg of the “Deadline” world tour drew the loudest audience the bestselling K-pop girl group has encountered so far.
Over the weekend, Bulacan turned into a full-blown Blackpink nation as Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa kicked off their highly anticipated world tour, delivering two nights of greatest hits before 100,000 fans.
With fan projects soaring across the arena and a setlist stacked with bangers, fresh solos, and emotional throwbacks, the girls proved once again that their reign is nowhere near its “deadline.”
BLINKs went all out even before the show began. A chopper flew overhead carrying a banner that read “Welcome our dearest Rosie,” sending Rosé stans into an emotional freefall.
On the ground, a custom jeepney decked out in Blackpink visuals rolled in — peak Filipino pride meeting global pop royalty. It was chaotic, iconic, and deeply heartfelt, perfectly setting the tone for day one.
The show immediately erupted with “Kill This Love,” “Pink Venom,” and “How You Like That,” creating a roaring sea of pink lightsticks. Blackpink then threw it back with “Playing With Fire,” followed by the swagger-filled “Shut Down,” before the first “Deadline” interlude featuring Jisoo flickered onscreen.
Jisoo melts with her magnitude
Jisoo re-emerged to serenade the crowd with “Hugs & Kisses,” her vocals soft yet powerful. She shifted the atmosphere completely with “Earthquake,” a darker and more explosive performance that rippled through the venue.
The segment wrapped with another “Deadline” interlude — this time spotlighting Lisa.
Lisa like a rockstar
Lisa entered in full superstar mode with “Thunder,” followed by her smooth collaboration “When I’m With You” featuring Tyla.
She sealed the segment with “Rockstar,” commanding the entire stage with pure charisma.
Fans were left stunned — Lisa’s solo stage felt like its own mini festival.
Back to OT4
The members reunited to unleash a wave of fan favorites. “Pretty Savage,” “Don’t Know What to Do,” “Whistle,” “Stay,” and “Lovesick Girls” filled the arena with nostalgia and euphoria.
The transition into the next interlude signaled it was time for Jennie to take over.
Jennie unleashes ‘your AI couldn’t copy’
Jennie stepped in with explosive confidence through “Like Jennie,” radiating main-character energy.
She followed it with the stylish, attitude-packed “ExtraL” featuring Doechii, then softened the mood with the dreamy, mellow “Starlight.”
The crowd never lost pace — the era of Jennie came alive on that stage.
Rosé and her number one girl
Next came Rosé’s turn, teased by her own haunting interlude.
She delivered an emotional trio with “Number One Girl,” the raw and piercing “Toxic Till the End,” and fan-favorite “APT.”
Her vocals — even while not feeling her best — soared across the venue: delicate but devastating. Rosé remains unmatched when it comes to blending vulnerability with power.
‘Jump’
A VCR transition led to one last OT4 stretch, an adrenaline rush of Blackpink history unfolding track after track. The girls brought the arena to its feet with “Jump,” “Boombayah,” “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “As If It’s Your Last,” “Forever Young” and “Really.”
Every section of the venue was jumping, screaming, glowing — this final segment felt like a decade-long love letter between the group and their fans.
Just when everyone thought the night was done, Blackpink returned with “Jump” and “See You Later,” closing day one with tears, cheers, and the kind of chaotic joy only BLINKs understand.
And just like that, if day one was explosive, day two was already shaping up to be bigger, louder, and maybe even a little more emotional.
More loud
Rosé confirmed the hype, saying the second-day crowd somehow managed to be even louder and more energetic.
From the moment Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa hit the stage anew, the Philippine Arena erupted in cheers so thunderous it was almost impossible to hear anything else. BLINKs came prepared — lightsticks waving in perfect unison, fan banners held high, and energy that could have powered the city for a week.
Every hit from the setlist, similar to the first day, became a shared experience. Fans sang every word, screamed through Lisa’s jaw-dropping dance breaks, Jennie’s raps, Jisoo’s vocals, and Rosé’s soaring high notes.
Energy like no other
The crowd didn’t just watch — they participated. Lightsticks blinked in time, chants echoed like waves across the arena, and fan signs sparked laughter and cheers from the stage.
The energy was so contagious that Jennie even said, “You guys up there really had me going, too.”
The girls fed off the crowd’s excitement, and Filipino BLINKs responded with even more love, creating an almost tangible connection that made the night feel magical.
Amid the whirlwind, Rosé found a sweet moment to indulge in a local favorite: halo-halo. She was spotted savoring the colorful Filipino dessert backstage before her solo set, delighting in its mix of crushed ice.
