Blackpink’s Jisoo brings Amortage to life in Manila

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo set the stage ablaze at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, 14 March, as she kicked off her first solo Asia fan tour, Lights, Love, Action!

Fresh from two sold-out sessions in Seoul, Jisoo left no crumbs as she brought her signature charm and powerful presence to Manila, marking the first stop of her highly anticipated tour. 

Fans — known as BLINKs — were treated to an electrifying opening number that set the tone for an unforgettable night produced by Paradise E&A, Monday Morning Creative Lab, Askara Nation and Collective Touring Philippines.

Adding to the excitement, Jisoo performed tracks from her latest EP, AMORTAGE — her first release in two years since her solo debut, ME. 

The album title, a fusion of amor (French for love) and montage (a film editing technique), reflects Jisoo’s unique approach to storytelling through music.

The crowd was captivated as Jisoo delivered heartfelt performances of her four new songs: “Earthquake,” “Your Love,” “Tears” and “Hugs & Kisses” — all of which she had a hand in writing. 

Each song resonated deeply with the audience, creating a shared emotional experience that highlighted her artistic growth.

In the evening, Jisoo shared that Your Love is dedicated to her fans. When asked to describe herself, she confidently said, “Cool and cute,” adding that every moment with her fans is truly “memorable.”

The event also featured a series of games and fun interactions with fans.

But Lights, Love, Action! is more than just a fan event — it’s a celebration of connection, where Jisoo and her fans piece together fragments of love into a beautiful montage. 

With the energy from her Manila show setting the pace, the tour is set to take Asia by storm throughout the first half of the year.