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<p>Filipino K-drama fans were treated to a night filled with nostalgia and heartfelt music as some of South Korea’s best vocalists came together for <strong>KOSTCON 2025: Korean OST Concert</strong> at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday night, August 6, 2025.</p><p>Organized by <strong>RandomMinds</strong>, <strong>HiFive Entertainment</strong>, and<strong> Kelebrity Worldwide</strong>, the special concert brought back the magic of our favorite Korean drama series. </p><p>Seven iconic South Korean artists—<strong>Lee Mujin</strong>, <strong>Heize</strong>, <strong>Soyou</strong>, <strong>Chen</strong>, <strong>K.Wil</strong>l,<strong> Kim Bum Soo</strong>, and <strong>Lyn</strong>—each performed five unforgettable OSTs that helped define the emotional core of K-dramas through the years.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lee Mujin</strong></div><p>Opening the night was “The Beloved Voice,” Lee Mujin, who kicked off the OST festival with five captivating performances, including “Ordinary Confession” and “Episode.” </p><p>He also relived the romantic moments of Ha-ri and Tae-moo from the hit series <em>Business Proposal </em>through the OST “Sweet.”</p><p>To connect with the audience, Lee charmed fans by speaking in Filipino, confidently saying “Mahal kita“ and “Salamat po.“</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754560869128Lee Mujin KOSTCON manila.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Heize</strong></div><p>Dubbed the “Master of Heartbreak” and “Goddess of K-OST,” Heize captivated the crowd with five emotional performances, including her hit “Happen” and the iconic “Can You See My Heart” from <strong><em>Hotel del Luna</em></strong>.</p><p>The most heartwarming moment of her set was when she surprised a lucky fan with a signed album and a sunflower, and even granted an exclusive photo opportunity.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754561034769heize kostcon manila.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Soyou</strong></div><p>Known as the “Queen of Love Songs,” Soyou enchanted fans with OSTs like “No Sleep” from<em> Love In The Moonlight </em>and “I Miss You” from <em>Guardian: The Lonely and Great God</em>.</p><p>The crowd reached a fever pitch when she performed her hit duet “Some,” and delighted fans even more with an impromptu a cappella rendition of SISTAR’s “Touch My Body,” responding to a fan request.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754561241088soyou kostcon manila.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Chen</strong></div><p>EXO’s Chen, also called the “Alchemist of K-OST,” took the stage with his powerful vocals, performing hits like “Make It Count” from <em>Touch Your Heart</em> and “Everytime” from<em> Descendants of the Sun</em>.</p><p>In a candid moment, Chen shared that during rehearsals, they were instructed to stay at the back of the stage—but due to the energy of the Filipino crowd, he couldn’t resist stepping forward to be closer to the fans.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754561342631exo chen kostcon manila.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>K.Will</strong></div><p>The “Masterclass Vocalist,” K.Will, filled the arena with raw emotion during his performance of “Talk Love,” another beloved OST from <em>Descendants of the Sun</em>.</p><p>Marking his first time performing in the Philippines, K.Will expressed his hope to return soon for another show, visibly moved by the crowd’s warm reception.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754561640352k will kostcon manila.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><strong>Kim Bum Soo</strong></div><p>For the OG K-drama fans, the “King of High Notes,” Kim Bum Soo, delivered pure nostalgia with his renditions of “Appear” and “I Miss You,” theme songs from the classic series <em>Secret Garden</em> and <em>Stairway to Heaven</em>.</p><p>Celebrating 25 years in the industry last year, the veteran singer thanked the audience for singing along, admitting he was initially nervous about whether fans would recognize him and his songs. Those fears were quickly erased by the crowd’s enthusiastic welcome.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754561698691kim bum soo kostcon manila.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div><strong>Lyn</strong></div><p>Closing the night was none other than the “Queen of OST,” Lyn, who took fans on a rare musical journey through her award-winning OSTs, including “With You” from <em>Descendants of the Sun </em>and “Love Story” from <em>Legend of the Blue Sea.</em></p><p>The highlight of her set was a powerful performance of “My Destiny” from <em>My Love From The Star </em>that earned her numerous accolades, including Best OST at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards, 9th Seoul International Drama Awards, 6th Melon Music Awards, and 16th Mnet Asian Music Awards.</p><p>Lyn also revealed that she will be returning to the Philippines soon for a solo concert, much to the delight of her Filipino fans.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754561822332lyn kostcon manila.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Photos by <strong>Lance Roxas Martinez</strong></p>

<p>The artists performed unforgettable OSTs that helped define the emotional core of K-dramas through the years.</p>

The artists performed unforgettable OSTs that helped define the emotional core of K-dramas through the years.

A Nostalgic Night: 7 K-Drama OST Legends Serenade Filipino Fans at KOSTCON 2025 in Manila

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A Nostalgic Night: 7 K-Drama OST Legends Serenade Filipino Fans at KOSTCON 2025 in Manila

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Published Aug 07, 2025 06:20 PM PHT

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