The Manila visit of Dayoung marked a creative stop in her solo journey, as she collaborated with Filipino creators and connected with fans beyond the stage.
In the middle of her solo run, Dayoung of WJSN (Cosmic Girls) recently stopped by the Philippines, where she spent time working with creators from the local creative scene. As “Body” and “Number One Rockstar” continued to gain traction online, Manila naturally became part of her solo journey. Instead of a typical promotional visit, she focused on creating content. Also, with collaborating with Filipino creators in a way that felt organic to her growth as an artist.
After years of performing with WJSN, Dayoung’s solo career has clearly taken on a new direction. “Body” marked a major turning point, earning her first solo music show win on The Show. Then later securing the 2025 KGMA award for Best Female Solo Artist. At the same time, the viral “Body” dance challenge spread across platforms, generating over 50,000 videos and pushing her presence beyond the group stage.
With momentum on her side, Dayoung continued to expand her reach and creative identity. The song also landed on NME’s “25 Best K-pop Songs of 2025,” further proving its impact. As a result, she brought her rising “rockstar energy” straight to the Philippines, leaving a strong mark on fans and creators alike.
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Creating Beyond the Stage by Dayoung
Instead of focusing on formal appearances, she spent her Manila stop doing hands-on creative work. She collaborated closely with Filipino creators from dance, vocals, lifestyle and beauty, comedy, and other digital spaces where trends quickly grow and spread. These partnerships highlighted the Philippines as a creative hub, especially on platforms like TikTok.
Filipino creators always bring so much creativity and heart. I’m excited to finally meet and collaborate with them in person.
Her excitement showed as she embraced the local creative energy and jumped into each project with ease.
Through these collaborations, fans get to see a different side of her beyond music videos and big stages. From behind-the-scenes moments to fun challenges, the content reveals her personality, creative instincts, and curiosity about what she wants to explore next as a solo artist.
Looking Beyond Korea: Dayoung’s Growing Global Chapter
Her Manila visit hints at something bigger as her solo career continues to gain momentum. As she grows as an artist, she now looks beyond Korea, building real connections and engaging fans through more creative and direct ways. In this sense, the Philippines feels like a natural stop, thanks to its passionate K-pop fans and active creator community.
At the same time, her visit reflects a wider shift in how K-pop artists connect today. Instead of relying only on concerts or fan meetings, artists now meet fans through collaborations and digital spaces where people already spend their time. For those following Dayoung’s solo journey, these collaborations show a different side of her—relaxed, playful, and fully comfortable as she explores this new chapter.
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Manila as Part of Dayoung
For Filipino fans, this visit means more than a simple appearance. Her time in Manila highlights the country’s growing role in global pop culture and creator-led collaborations. It also comes at a time when her solo activities continue to expand across Southeast Asia, with stops in Singapore, the Philippines, and Jakarta.
As Dayoung’s solo story unfolds, Manila now becomes part of that narrative—a place where music, creativity, and culture meet in one very “number one rockstar” week. Fans can keep up with her latest updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and collaborations through her official social media accounts on Instagram (@dayoungism), TikTok (@dayoungism), X (@DAYOUNG_offcl), and her YouTube channel (@DAYOUNG_official).
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