Apink wraps up the 15th anniversary Asia tour in Manila with a night of memories, music, and love for their Filipino Panda.
K-pop girl group Apink concluded their 15th debut anniversary Asia tour with a vibrant finale in Manila on May 10 at the UP Theater, marking the Philippines as the final stop of The Origin: Apink tour.
The concert wrapped up a months-long celebration that began in Seoul in February and spanned multiple Asian cities, including Taipei, Macau, Singapore, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur.
Apink, composed of Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Jung Eunji, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung, expressed their gratitude to Filipino fans, known as Pandas, following the show.
“The light that has consistently shone on us for 15 years, Panda. Thank you, Manila,” the group posted on X after the concert.
Filipino Panda waited for so long
After years of waiting for a solo Apink concert in Manila following only joint appearances and events, Filipino Pandas finally got the experience they had long hoped for.
From the opening moments, the Manila crowd set the tone for the night with explosive energy, prompting the members to repeatedly acknowledge the audience’s enthusiasm. Namjoo asked if fans could maintain their energy throughout the show, while Bomi remarked that the crowd was already “heated up from the very start.”
The group also shared lighthearted interactions during ment segments. Hayoung reminisced about visiting the Philippines eight years ago and expressed her fondness for the country’s beaches, sparking a playful moment as the members imagined watching a sunset in Manila. Namjoo added her hope that everyone would “enjoy this one,” referring to the concert experience.
During the closing ment, Namjoo expressed deep gratitude, asking fans, “Will you be watching us again?” before thanking them “from the bottom of my heart.” She also took a moment to acknowledge her fellow members, saying, “You all worked so hard,” as they prepared to close the final show of the tour.
The Origin in Manila was steeped in nostalgia
The Manila concert featured a comprehensive setlist that highlighted both the group’s early hits and more recent releases, showcasing their musical evolution over the years.
The setlist included opening tracks “I Don’t Know,” “BUBIBU,” “MY MY,” and “NoNoNo,” followed by “FIVE” and “Overwrite.” The group also delivered a special stage with a dance cover of TVXQ’s “Mirotic.”
The concert continued with performances of “Fizzy Soda,” “Nothing,” “Red Carpet,” “%% (Eung Eung),” “Dilemma,” “I’m So Sick,” “LUV,” “Mr. Chu,” “HUSH,” “Remember,” “Love Me More,” and “The Wave.”
For the encore, Apink returned to the stage wearing fairy wings and performed “Hold My Hand,” “Sunshine,” and “Sky High,” closing the night on an emotional yet uplifting note as fans filled the venue with cheers and synchronized chants. The members even stepped off the stage to interact with fans up close.
The Manila show served as a fitting finale to The Origin: Apink, a tour celebrating 15 years of music, memories, and the group’s enduring bond with their global fandom.
With the tour’s successful conclusion, Apink once again reaffirmed their lasting presence in the K-pop industry, continuing their journey with Pandas for many years to come.
Apink kicked off their 8th Asia Tour, The Origin: APINK, in Seoul on February 21, 2026, celebrating their 15th anniversary before bringing the journey to a sold-out finale in Manila, Philippines on May 10, 2026.
Photos: Wish Us Luck, Apink Official Facebook
