2NE1 to perform in Philippines this May!

Manila, Philippines – For the past few days, there has been rumors circling around that their would be a party this coming May 9, 2011 in the Philippines. Featured artist will be mostly local bands or solo artists but there’s also rumors of 1 hottest Korean girl group to perform with them. Based on posts in Facebook made by Universal Records Philippines (The record group who released 2NE1′s albums in the Philippines) and Ms. Happee Sy (The person who brought Super Junior’s Super Show 2 and 3 in the Philippines), it’s a must for Filipino Blackjacks to mark that date on their calendar. But Filipino Blackjacks weren’t sure since there hasn’t been a formal announcement. Below are screen caps of the posts:

Now, it’s not a rumor anymore! An article in Manila Bulletin, a local newspaper, confirmed 2NE1 as the girl group to perform this coming May! The article is as follows:
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MANILA, Philippines – Get ready, Blackjacks.
K-pop girl group 2NE1 has been confirmed to hold a concert at Araneta Coliseum on May 15. Happee Sy of Pulp Live Productions confirmed the news to Bulletin Entertainment today.
“Yes,” said Sy when Bulletin asked her if, indeed, the popular girl band will be coming over.
Earlier, Sy posted a message on Facebook for K-pop fans.
“May 15 : THE PARTY @ Araneta Coliseum ! :) we got bigger! :D eh.. eh.. eh.. eh.. eh.. eh..eh…eh! and as tradition, we will be having THE FIESTA ! same location as last ss3,” Sy’s message said.
Fans became excited upon hearing the news.
“Yeah! This party will be fun,” one fan said.
2NE1 is very popular in the Philippines, especially Sandara Park, who started her showbiz career in the Philippines before becoming a member of 2NE1.
Recently, 2NE1 won the Favorite K-pop Video Award for “Go Away” at the 2011 MYX Music Awards held last March 15 at the Music Museum.
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The event was originally scheduled on May 9 but later changed to May 15, 2011 to give fans a chance to save up money. Indeed, Filipino Blackjacks are anticipating this coming event!
Source: For Info: Universal Records Philippines, Ms. Happee Sy, Mr. Jonathan Hicap@ mb.com.ph; For Pics: whimsicalbeing.blogspot.com, renka002 of LetsPlay2NE1.