LOONA members Choerry and Haseul were announced to be sitting out of Manila’s K-pop and P-pop festival Popstival due to “health reasons”.
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Event organisers Neuwave Events & Productions made an announcement via Twitter on October 20 announcing the forthcoming absence of Choerry and Haseul from the festival due to health issues.
“It is with a heavy heart to announce that Choerry and Haseul, two of the LOONA members, will not be able to join us for our #POPSTIVAL2022 due to health reasons,” read the notice. “We all agree that we want what is best and beneficial for them, and they will focus on resting and recovering as advised by the medical team.” No further detail about their circumstances were disclosed at the time of publication.
LOONA will now be performing as a group of nine at Popstival, with the additional absence of Chuu, which was previously announced by Neuwave due to her “prior commitments”.
📣ANNOUNCEMENT pic.twitter.com/YyfKDW7QsM
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) October 19, 2022
Aside from LOONA, other K-pop acts set to join them on the line-up of Popstival in Manila include VIVIZ, Brave Girls and soloist and former SISTAR member Hyolyn were previously announced for the festival, as well as BE’O and Park Bom.
Meanwhile, P-pop musicians slated to take the stage at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City on October 21 include P-pop boy group SB19, newcomer P-pop girl group KAIA, BINI, Lady Pipay, VXON, G22 and Calista. SB19 member FELIP will also be performing an additional solo set at the show.
Tickets are now available via SM Tickets. General admission tickets will cost PHP1,000, with Patron Pop tickets available at PHP4,000. VIP tickets are available at PHP7,000.
WYAT, A'tin!
The PPOP Kings are coming to #POPSTIVAL2022! Experience the world-class performance of #SB19 on Oct. 21, at the SMDC Festival Grounds. 🎪
Don’t miss this and get your tickets now @smtickets online and at outlets! Grab yours now! #KPOPmeetsPPOP #NeuwaveEvents pic.twitter.com/lrPVNQyKN8
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) October 9, 2022
SB19 released their first solo material of 2022 in the disco-pop track ‘WYAT (Where You At)’ on September 2. The single was the group’s first official release following a hiatus after launching their 2021 EP ‘Pagsibol’, and first debuted at SB19’s online concert ‘Our Zone’ last year.
SB19 are set to hold a solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum on September 17 to kick off the Philippines leg of their ‘WYAT (Where You At)’ Tour.
ZAIA, Whatcha' say?
Yes, #KAIA is going to #POPSTIVAL2022! Watch them slay at the SMDC Festival Grounds on October 21, 2022.
See you, there ZAIAs!
Grab your tickets @smtickets online and outlets now! #KPOPmeetsPPOP #NeuwaveEvents pic.twitter.com/sZRA71XCen
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) October 9, 2022
P-pop girl group KAIA made their debut earlier this year in April with the single ‘BLAH BLAH BLAH’. They previously released a pre-debut single titled ‘Kaya’ on December 10 last year, with member Joanna departing the group before their official debut. The group have also released a mini-documentary series following the lead up to the debut.
Take her up, take her high!
be'coz nothing is gonna stop her now!Hello Swaggies! Get ready for #LADYPIPAY as she will rock the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City on Oct. 21 for #POPstival2022! 🎪
Stay tuned for more PPOP and more updates! #KPOPmeetsPPOP #Neuwave pic.twitter.com/UqYHO3d3ji
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 30, 2022
YouTube star Lady Pipay is best known for her dance, singing, challenge and vlog videos, but has not released any material as an artist at the time of writing. The 15-year-old has garnered over eight million views on her channel, and was a host on Philippine morning show Umagang Kay Ganda, which stopped airing in 2020.
They're coming on!
Watch them vroom, vroom! 🏎#CALISTA is ready to go straight to the top, as they join us on Oct. 21 for the #POPstival2022 at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City! 🎪 Let's savor this moment, A-LISTA! Let's go!Stay tuned for more PPOP line up!☄ #KPOPmeetsPPOP pic.twitter.com/Q9GqxrjmCi
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 29, 2022
P-pop group Calista officially debuted earlier this year with a Big Dome concert on April 26. The group released their debut single ‘Race Car’ in March ahead of the concert.
Be ready because he didn't come to play! 👑
Brace yourselves for a superior performance! #FELIP is joining us this coming October 21st at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City for the #POPstival2022! 🎪 Kitakits!
Stay tuned for ticket details and other infos! 🎟️ #KPOPmeetsPPOP pic.twitter.com/acQPD7u4gq
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) September 1, 2022
FELIP – aka SB19 member Ken – recently released his second solo single ‘Bulan’ earlier this year in May. The singer shared his debut single ‘Palayo’ in September. He was the first member of P-pop group SB19 to share solo material, and was soon followed by SB19 bandmate Pablo, who put out ‘La Luna’ in January.
Nothing can hold them back because they were born to win!
BLOOMs, are you ready? 🌺
Watch out for #BINI as they perform on the stage for #POPstival2022! Watch them live at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City, 🎪 on October 21!Stay tuned for one more PPOP act!#KPOPmeetsPPOP pic.twitter.com/AerUXmjkEZ
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 31, 2022
BINI recently announced an album launch showcase for their upcoming sophomore LP ‘Feel Good’ this October. The eight-member group will showcase their album at the SM North EDSA Sky Dome this October 1, with a pre-album single alongside its music video due on September 22, with the official comeback single and its music video set to drop on September 29 alongside the album itself.
Better than your LV! 👜
Get ready to count the stars! 🌌 Be'O is coming to Manila for the #POPstival2022 on Oct. 21 at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City! See you there 우산(umbrella)!
Will drop more ✨ in the coming days. Any guesses? #Neuwave #POPstival2022 pic.twitter.com/btRFQSJtPK
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 24, 2022
Singer-songwriter and rapper BE’O most recently released ‘Love Me’ in April this year. It was his first release of 2022 following a series of four singles in 2021 including ‘Bipolar’ featuring hip-hop artist Layone and the chill R&B single ‘Counting Stars’ featuring Beenzino. Be’O made his debut in 2020 with the single ‘Monster’.
It's okay baby, please don't cry!
Calling Filo BOMSHELLs! PARK BOM is coming to Manila again for #POPstival2022 on Oct. 21 at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City. Can't wait to meet you all there!
PPOP Artists line-up and more details will be released soon!#Neuwave #POPstival2022 pic.twitter.com/v27dCcfyxZ
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 26, 2022
Former 2NE1 member Park Bom recently joined CL, Dara, and Minzy for a surprise reunion at Coachella 2022 back in April. The quartet performed their hit 2009 track ‘I Am The Best’ as part of CL’s set during Asian-American label 88rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds Forever’ showcase in their first performance together in over six years.
Ready, aim, shoot, Bullets!
Female alphas #G22 is joining us on October 21 for #POPstival2022 at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City! 🎪 Get ready for that, bang! 💥
PPOP let's go! Who do you want to see next? #KPOPmeetsPPOP #Neuwave pic.twitter.com/N0hWBvRoyE
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 27, 2022
P-pop act G22 made their debut on February 25 earlier this year with their first single ‘Bang’. The group of Bianca, AJ, Alfea and Jaz released their second single ‘Babalik’ on May 20, and have performed at P-pop events Tugatog and PPOPCON earlier this year.
Who's the king, who's the boss?
Monster Rookies of PPOP, #VXON is joining us on Oct. 21 for #POPstival2022 at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City! 🎪 VIXIES let's go!
Stay tuned for more PPOP line up!
Full details will be released real soon. ☄ #KPOPmeetsPPOP pic.twitter.com/2IdcF0uRDp— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 28, 2022
Described by the organisers as the “Monster Rookies of P-pop”, VXON made their debut this year in January with their single ‘The Beast’. The group have followed up their warm reception with April’s ‘P.S.’ and the ‘Top Class: Rise to P-pop Stardom’ soundtrack single ‘Reach The Top’.
We would like to inform you that LOONA member Chuu will not be able to join the POPSTIVAL 2022 due to her prior commitments. We hope for your kind understanding. https://t.co/vyuzvRJcrc
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 23, 2022
Loona made their long-awaited comeback with the new mini-album ‘Flip That’ earlier this year in June. The mini-album featured six tracks including the intro track ‘The Journey’, which was previously featured in the group’s comeback trailer. Additionally, it also featured their Queendom 2 finale song ‘POSE’, which was released in May.
NME’s Rhian Daly gave the mini-album a four-out-of-five star review, calling it a return to “LOONA’s dreamier, more ethereal side”. ‘Flip That’ was dubbed “one of LOONA’s strongest releases for a while”, thanks in large part to standout tracks in ‘Need U’, ‘Playback’ and ‘Pale Blue Dot’.
Hyolyn of SISTAR fame was announced as the festival’s first artist earlier this month.
Hyolyn recently released the music video for her latest single ‘No Thanks’ alongside her third mini-album ‘iCE’ on July 19. The six-track record includes two of her previous singles, ‘Layin’ Low’ and ‘Waka Boom (My Way)’ featuring Jooyoung and rapper Lee Young-ji respectively, along with new tracks ‘Over You’, ‘Body Talk’ and ‘Ah Yeah’.
‘iCE’ is Hyolyn’s first mini-album since 2020’s ‘Say My Name’. The record featured several singles like ‘Dally’, ‘See Sea’ and ‘Bae’, which all released under her label Bridʒ, which she established in 2017 following her departure from long-time agency Starship Entertainment.
We just wanna woo!
Yes, Filo BAEs. HYOLYN is coming to Manila for #POPstival2022 at the CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City on October 21, 2022 and you need to be there.🎪
Who else is in the lineup? Stay tuned! 😉
More information will be released soon. 🎟 pic.twitter.com/ullYumj4bl
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 16, 2022
On August 18, Brave Girls were added to the lineup as the festival’s second performers. The K-pop group recently released the track ‘THE GIRLS (Can’t turn me down)’ as part of the season finale for TV reality series Queendom season two.
Brave Girls also recently released their sixth mini-album ‘Thank You’ alongside a futuristic visual for the album’s title track. ‘Thank You’ was the quartet’s first release in eight months, following their previous single ‘After ‘We Ride’’ in August 2021.
Bop bop, that's right!
Filo NAV, are you ready to bop it up?! VIVIZ is coming to Manila for #POPstival2022 on October 21, 2022 at the CCP Open Grounds! 🎪🎉
More artists and more information will be released very soon.🎟#Neuwave pic.twitter.com/gHWheejs8E
— Neuwave Events & Productions (@neuwave_events) August 20, 2022
VIVIZ were later announced for the lineup on August 20. The trio’s new mini-album also marks their first-ever comeback since making their debut in February. Prior to this, VIVIZ had competed in Queendom 2 and released the track ‘Red Sun!’ as part of the show’s final round.
VIVIZ were first formed in October 2021 under Big Planet Made (BPM) Entertainment and are completed by members SinB, Eunha and Umji, all of whom are former members of the Source Music girl group GFRIEND.
The current lineup for Popstival 2022 is:
SB19
KAIA
Hyolyn
Brave Girls
VIVIZ
LOONA
Be’O
Park Bom
G22
VXON
FELIP
BINI
Calista
Lady Pipay