Blackpink paints Bulacan pink with ‘Deadline’ world tour

Rosé noted that the Philippine leg of the “Deadline” world tour drew the loudest audience the bestselling K-pop girl group has encountered so far.

Over the weekend, Bulacan turned into a full-blown Blackpink nation as Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa kicked off their highly anticipated world tour, delivering two nights of greatest hits before 100,000 fans.

With fan projects soaring across the arena and a setlist stacked with bangers, fresh solos and emotional throwbacks, the girls proved once again that their reign is nowhere near its “deadline.”

BLINKs went all out even before the show began. A chopper flew overhead carrying a banner that read “Welcome our dearest Rosie,” sending Rosé stans into an emotional freefall.

On the ground, a custom jeepney decked out in Blackpink visuals rolled in — peak Filipino pride meeting global pop royalty. It was chaotic, iconic, and deeply heartfelt, perfectly setting the tone for day one.

The show immediately erupted with “Kill This Love,” “Pink Venom,” and “How You Like That,” creating a roaring sea of pink lightsticks. Blackpink then threw it back with “Playing With Fire,” followed by the swagger-filled “Shut Down,” before the first Deadline interlude featuring Jisoo flickered onscreen.

Jisoo melts with her magnitude

Jisoo re-emerged to serenade the crowd with “Hugs & Kisses,” her vocals soft yet powerful. She shifted the atmosphere completely with “Earthquake,” a darker and more explosive performance that rippled through the venue.

The segment wrapped with another Deadline interlude, this time spotlighting Lisa.

Lisa like a rockstar

Lisa entered in full superstar mode with “Thunder,” followed by her smooth collaboration “When I’m With You” featuring Tyla.

She sealed the segment with “Rockstar,” commanding the entire stage with pure charisma.

Fans were left stunned — Lisa’s solo stage felt like its own mini festival.

Back to OT4

The members reunited to unleash a wave of fan favorites. “Pretty Savage,” “Don’t Know What to Do,” “Whistle,” “Stay,” and “Lovesick Girls” filled the arena with nostalgia and euphoria.

The transition into the next interlude signaled that it was time for Jennie to take over.

Jennie unleashes ‘your AI couldn’t copy’

Jennie stepped in with explosive confidence through “Like Jennie,” radiating main-character energy.

She followed it with the stylish, attitude-packed “ExtraL” featuring Doechii, and then softened the mood with the dreamy, mellow “Starlight.”

The crowd never lost pace — era of Jennie came alive on that stage.

Rosé and her number one girl

Next came Rosé’s turn, teased by her own haunting interlude.

She delivered an emotional trio with “Number One Girl,” the raw and piercing “Toxic Till the End,” and fan-favorite “APT.”

Her vocals, even when she’s not feeling well, soared across the venue — delicate but devastating. Rosé remains unmatched when it comes to blending vulnerability with power.

‘Jump’

A VCR transition led to one last OT4 stretch, an adrenaline rush of Blackpink history unfolding track after track. The girls brought the arena to its feet with “Jump,” “Boombayah,” “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “As If It’s Your Last,” “Forever Young” and “Really.” Every section of the venue was jumping, screaming, glowing — this final segment felt like a decade-long love letter between the group and their fans.

Just when everyone thought the night was done, Blackpink returned with “Jump” and “See You Later,” closing day one with tears, cheers and the kind of chaotic joy only Blinks understand.

And just like that, if day one was explosive, day two was already shaping up to be bigger, louder and maybe even a little emotional.

More loud

Rosé confirmed the hype, saying the second-day crowd somehow managed to be even louder and more energetic.

From the moment Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa hit the stage anew, the Philippine Arena erupted in cheers so loud it was almost impossible to hear anything else. Blinks came prepared — lightsticks waving in perfect unison, fan banners held high and energy that could have powered the city for a week.

Every hit from the setlist, similar to the first day, became a shared experience. Fans sang every word of every Blackpink song, cheered at Lisa’s jaw-dropping dance breaks, Jennie’s raps, Jisoo’s voice, and Rosé’s soaring notes.

Energy like no other

The crowd didn’t just watch, they participated. Lightsticks blinked in time, chants echoed like waves across the arena, and fan signs sparked laughter and cheers from the stage.

The energy was contagious that Jennie even said, “You guys up there really had me going, too.”

The girls fed off the crowd’s excitement, and Filipino Blinks responded with much more love, creating an almost tangible connection that made the night feel magical.

Amid the whirlwind of performances, Rosé found a sweet moment to indulge in a local favorite, halo-halo. The singer was spotted savoring the colorful Filipino dessert backstage before her solo set, delighting in its mix of shaved ice, sweet beans, fruits, ube ice cream and leche flan.

Fans got an extra treat at the Philippine Arena with the Visa-Mastercard booth, which offered exclusive Blackpink merchandise for those using their Maya Pink Card. The booth became a hotspot for fans eager to snag something special from the tour. Blinks lined up in anticipation, snapping photos and showing off their new merch on social media.

Rave party

By the encore, the venue transformed into a full-on rave party as the girls performed “Jump” and the fan-requested “Tally.”

Bulacan has officially cemented its place as one of Blackpink’s loudest and most passionate tour stops — a night that fans, along with Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé, will remember for years to come.

The Blackpink Deadline World Tour in Bulacan is presented by Live Nation Philippines and co-presented by Maya Visa Card.