SB19 to embark on North America tour after Philippine Arena concerts

The end of May was apparently earmarked for the much-awaited concert of the country's top male P-pop group, SB19, which turned into a highly successful two-night show held on May 31 and June 1 at the Philippine Arena.

- By LEAH C. SALTERIO

Non-SB19 fans didn't initially believe the guys could fill up the largest indoor venue in the world, with a capacity of 55,000. Sure, SB19 successfully staged sold-out concerts at the Araneta Coliseum and the Mall of Asia Arena.

However, only seven hours after the "Simula at Wakas" concert tickets were released, everything sold out. Producers were compelled to add a second show on a Sunday.

To stage a concert at the Philippine Arena was undoubtedly exciting not just for the fans of SB19 called A'tin who trooped to the venue, but even to the five guys—Pablo, Stell, Justin, Ken and Josh—themselves.

A small plane hovered above the drizzle at the Philippine Arena on Saturday afternoon, carrying the banner greeting, "The world is yours, SB19." That alone was enough to create anticipation among the ones below.

The energy of the crowd was palpable. Even before 7 p.m., the venue was filled to the brim for the kickoff of SB19's "Simula at Wakas" world tour.

The Arena seemingly trembled with the excitement of the fans. Everyone was ready for action even in their respective tight areas. They shrieked, screamed and shouted the minute they saw the five guys emerge onstage, in the flesh, and render their hits.

While the fans were ecstatic, non-fans were amazed endlessly, shaking their heads to what they witnessed from the time they arrived in the venue in the afternoon to everything that happened.