BINI SHARES THE STAGE WITH K-POP STARS RAIN AND HWASA

The worlds of P-pop and K-pop intertwined once again as the nation's girl group BINI joined Korean stars Rain and Hwasa for a music festival in celebration of the seventh anniversary of IAM Worldwide on Oct. 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

- By ANNA BARLAM

Thousands of fans and members of the Filipino health and wellness brand trooped to the venue to mark the milestones of the known marketing company and watch their favorite artists perform on one stage presented by Wilbros Live.

The concert kicked off with Mamamoo member Hwasa entering the stage in her daring diva aura to sing her solo song I Love My Body.

"Kumusta po?" she greeted the Filipino crowd.

"It's been a while since I visited Manila. Have you guys been doing well? Last time, I visited the Philippines for Mamamoo's concert. I remembered that I cried during the opening," the Korean singer-songwriter recounted.

Hwasa expressed her appreciation for the energetic Filipino fans by performing her latest lead single, NA, on the Manila stage for the first time.

"In my memory, you, guys, are still lovable and gave us so many good memories. Because of that memory, every time I come to the Philippines, it actually gets me very excited," she remarked.