IN PHOTOS: GOT7's BamBam rocks Manila with 'Area 52' concert

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Thai K-pop star BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/20230925-bambam.jpg' ><figcaption>Thai K-pop star BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <em>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Thai K-pop star BamBam charmed the local crowd during the Philippine stop of his "Area 52" concert last Friday.</p><p>With a natural charm and commanding presence, the 26-year-old artist owned the stage of the Araneta Coliseum for his first solo show in the country.</p><p>He previously performed here with his group GOT7 and alongside other artists in music festivals.</p><div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam2-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam3-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam4-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam5-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam6-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam7-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam8-(1).jpg' ></div></div><div class='media-content slider-desc'><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam shares the stage with Sandara Park. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam shares the stage with Sandara Park. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>K-pop girl group Dreamnote performs during BamBam's 'Area 52' concert in Manila. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div></div></div><p>BamBam dished out his solo tracks, including "Sour & Sweet" and "riBBon," and treated Filipino Ahgase to GOT7 songs "Look" and "Hard Carry."</p><p>And after teasing fans on social media days before the concert, BamBam finally sang "Raining in Manila" by Filipino band Lola Amour.</p><p>Sandara Park, BamBam's labelmate, made a guest appearance, showcasing her new single "Festival" and 2NE1 hit "I Am the Best." Later, the two stunned the audience by taking on P-pop act SB19's "Gento" dance challenge.</p><p>K-pop girl group DreamNote also performed at the concert.</p><p>For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents'>Hallyu Corner</a> microsite.</p>

<div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam2-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam3-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam4-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam5-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam6-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam7-(1).jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/bambam8-(1).jpg' ></div></div><div class='media-content slider-desc'><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam shares the stage with Sandara Park. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam shares the stage with Sandara Park. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>K-pop girl group Dreamnote performs during BamBam's 'Area 52' concert in Manila. <cite>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</cite></p></div></div></div><p>BamBam dished out his solo tracks, including "Sour & Sweet" and "riBBon," and treated Filipino Ahgase to GOT7 songs "Look" and "Hard Carry."</p><p>And after teasing fans on social media days before the concert, BamBam finally sang "Raining in Manila" by Filipino band Lola Amour.</p><p>Sandara Park, BamBam's labelmate, made a guest appearance, showcasing her new single "Festival" and 2NE1 hit "I Am the Best." Later, the two stunned the audience by taking on P-pop act SB19's "Gento" dance challenge.</p><p>K-pop girl group DreamNote also performed at the concert.</p><p>For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents'>Hallyu Corner</a> microsite.</p>

<p>With a natural charm and commanding presence, the 26-year-old artist owned the stage of the Araneta Coliseum for his first solo show in the country.</p><p>He previously performed here with his group GOT7 and alongside other artists in music festivals.</p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Thai K-pop star BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/09/25/20230925-bambam.jpg' ><figcaption>Thai K-pop star BamBam during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert at the Araneta Coliseum, September 22, 2023. <em>Photo courtesy of Richard Esguerra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Thai K-pop star BamBam charmed the local crowd during the Philippine stop of his "Area 52" concert last Friday.</p>

Thai K-pop star BamBam charmed the local crowd during the Philippine stop of his 'Area 52' concert.

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