Be The Sun in Bulacan: Filo Carats, Seventeen is coming back to the Philippines

Manila happened to be the last stop of the K-pop boy group Seventeen before they officially announced the cancellation of their Ode To You ...

Manila happened to be the last stop of the K-pop boy group Seventeen before they officially announced the cancellation of their Ode To You tour in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, the longing of Filo Carats to finally see Seventeen perform on stage again reflected in the group’s sold-out two-day concert last October 8 and 9 as part of their Be The Sun tour.

Photo from: Seventeen (@pledis_17)

While the Mall of Asia Arena was packed on both concert nights, many Filo Carats were unable to see the group, and yet in their own ways tried to enjoy Seventeen's brief visit to the Philippines.

Some went to the airport to welcome the boys.

team airport!!! <33 pic.twitter.com/S4axjtkGbT

— maze saw svt ᵕ̈ (@gyutomm) October 7, 2022

Others went to MOA despite being unable to enter the Arena to feel the group's presence.

MAY Soundcheck din ang team lAbas!!!#BeTSinMANILA #BETSINMNL #BETHESUNinMNL #BETHESUNinMANILA pic.twitter.com/5WW55GQk89

— 😎 fk is lf partime 👋 (@HOSHSCENARIO) October 8, 2022

And the rest of Filo Carats are constantly expressing their emotions and waiting for updates on social media although staying at home.

As a part of team bahay.....
THIS IS LITERALLY ME RIGHT NOW:#BeTSinMNL @pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/FCHe8m9NMU

— mojito🎸 (@hoshingyuu) October 8, 2022

Rose quartz and serenity sky this afternoon 🥺

ig this is God's way of comforting me as a team bahay #BeTSinMANILA #BETHESUNinMNL #BeTSinMNL pic.twitter.com/826I6IVrnP

— 𝓵𝓪𝓷 | semi-ia (@deeyunshie) October 8, 2022

Of course, many fans hoped that the group would return to the country and hold another concert, promising and hoping to see them on the next one.

i will promise myself that someday i will be part of this ocean cheering for the 13 idols i love and cheering with the fandom i trust, hope to see you soon seventeen someday my team bahay will soon to be team concert I'll manifest that let's not lose hope luv u carats!#BeTSinMNL pic.twitter.com/stASPGO4E7

— leo 💎 (@woozileeoo) October 8, 2022

So, Filo Carats cheered when the boys said in their final comments that they would return soon and quickly.

Seungcheol: "I think I'll be so happy if you guys will be sold out like this time. We'll come back really fast you know. If I say like this, you know that there's something, right? Thank you. I love you." 💎💎💎

We'll hold on to your words, Cheol. 😭#BETHESUNinMNL #BeTSinMNL pic.twitter.com/fAIsw4RVe5

— Jess DC (@BlueskyJDC) October 9, 2022

10082022 Woozi's Ending Ment

"Natouch ako. Masaya ba kayo? Kita tayo ulit. Babalik kami ulit. Masaya ako. Mahal ko kayo and Wooaaa-he." 💎💎💎#BETHESUNinMNL #BeTSinMNL #BeTSinMANILA pic.twitter.com/aBWXklRFNH

— Jess DC (@BlueskyJDC) October 9, 2022

Indeed, Woozi's "Kita tayo ulit, babalik kami ulit" is far from empty words, as Pledis Entertainment made an announcement that surprised the Carat World — especially Filo Carats, just five days after Seventeen’s concert in Manila. Seventeen's management has announced that, thanks to Carat's enthusiastic support, additional shows will be added to the "Seventeen World Tour [Be The Sun] - Asia," which will take place on December 17 in Bulacan, Philippines, and December 28 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Photo from: Weverse

Seventeen's upcoming concert in the Philippines will happen at the Philippine Arena, which is located in Bulacan and is the world's largest mixed-use indoor theatre, with a seating capacity of 51,929. Seventeen will be the first K-pop act to conduct a solo concert at the aforementioned venue.

Photo from: Philippine Arena (@PhilArenaCDV)

Even though the concert is still almost two months away, Filo Carats is working on a variety of projects to ensure that the concert will be memorable and successful, and that there will be #NoCaratsLeftBehind on this historic event for Seventeen and the fandom.

#BeTheSuninBULACAN #BeTSinBULACAN
— Transportation Arrangements —
‣ RT P2P/Multiple Pick Up/Drop Off Bus/Van/Jeep
‣ Area by Area
‣ Verified
‣ Additional Areas will be added as soon as we can
‣ Please check this thread for the list of area + coordinator.

— BulaCARATs (@BulaCARATs) October 20, 2022

[help rt] SEVENTEEN World Tour - Be the Sun in Bulacan

Fundraising Kits#NoCaratsLeftBehind

All profits from these kits will be given to @Angat_Carats 💎 Designs and other details will be released soon! We look forward to your support!

designs by me :)
made by @PSTV_clthng pic.twitter.com/Szo9JYeRoK

— cine빵뿡빵 📓 (@dadeuthannie) October 23, 2022

As part of our mission to make sure that there are #NoCaratsLeftBehind, here are the mechanics to score tickets for Be The Sun in Bulacan and join the Filo Carat crowd in making history at the Philippine Arena on December 17!

*Registration ends on October 23, 12 noon! pic.twitter.com/KXFNw3J5tu

— Angat Carats 🫶🏻 (@Angat_Carats) October 21, 2022

Meanwhile, ticket sales are set to start tomorrow, October 28, 10 AM to 11:59 PM for the Fan Club Pre-sale only at smtickets.com, and the General On-sale will start on October 29, 10 AM at smtickets.com and all SM Tickets outlets. Below are the seat plan, ticket prices, and ticket purchase guidelines, and guidelines on how to participate on the Fan Club Pre-sale for Be The Sun in Bulacan.

Photo from: Live Nation PH

Photo from: Live Nation PH


Photo from: Live Nation PH

As we wait for December 17, here’s the setlist for the Be The Sun tour, which may come in handy for those who will attend or even for those who just want to feel the vibe of a Seventeen concert wherever they are.

In the end, it will be aju nice for each Filo Carat to have the chance to enjoy the concert of Seventeen's S.coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Hoshi, Woozi, Jun, Wonwoo, Mingyu, DK, The 8, Vernon, Seungkwan, and Dino at Be The Sun in Bulacan.

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Written by: Niña Shane Cantero
Niña Shane Cantero is a Digital Marketing intern at PS Media Enterprise and an incoming fourth-year BA Broadcasting student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines—Manila.