TWICE once again proved why they reign as K-pop’s global queens, delivering a dazzling, high-energy show that thrilled Filipino ONCEs at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan during their Ready To Be: This Is For World Tour on October 4, 2025.
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Despite the absence of Jeongyeon due to health reasons, the remaining eight members—Nayeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu—set the Philippine Arena ablaze with an electrifying two-and-a-half-hour show, transforming the world’s largest indoor arena into a breathtaking sea of candy-colored lightsticks.
Organized by Live Nation Philippines, the Bulacan stop served as TWICE’s third Philippine concert—following their two sold-out Ready To Be shows at the same venue in 2023.
TWICE: "THIS IS FOR" IN BULACAN
TWICE pulled out all the stops for their Filipino fans, delivering a breathtaking spectacle centered on an innovative 360-degree stage setup at the Philippine Arena.
The design maximized fan engagement, allowing the group to connect with Filipino ONCEs from every angle and transforming the massive venue into an immersive wonderland of dazzling LED visuals, explosive pyrotechnics, and cascading confetti showers.
The journey began with a visually striking cinematic visualizer set to the beat of the group’s track “FOUR,” introducing each member through distinct concepts and themes.
The energy surged as the members stormed the stage with “This Is For,” the tour’s titular anthem and a standout from their fourth studio album released in July 2025.
Setting an electrifying tone for the two-and-a-half-hour spectacle, the concert took fans on a nostalgic yet high-energy journey through TWICE’s decade-long discography.
Early high-energy bops like "Strategy," "Make Me Go," "Set Me Free," and "I Can't Stop Me" instantly hyped the crowd.
Following their intense first set of songs, the members paused to greet the crowd. Jihyo, the group's leader, stepped forward to welcome their dedicated fans.
"Welcome to This Is For, the sixth concert tour of TWICE!" she announced with the help of a translator.
She then sweetly asked the Filipino fans, “Hinintay niyo po ba kami?” — a question that was instantly met with a deafening roar of excitement.
One by one, the members took turns introducing themselves and greeting the crowd, drawing even louder cheers with their heartfelt “Magandang gabi po!”
Dahyun earned some of the loudest cheers of the night, speaking directly to their Filipino fans: "Na-miss ko kayo! Masaya po ba kayo? Ang saya! Ang saya!"
She then followed up with an excited promise, "Naghanda po kami ng maraming performance tonight kaya hanggang sa huli, magsaya po tayong lahat."
The concert’s dynamic opening segment culminated with a sultry performance of “Options,” featuring the members seated on a rising hydraulic stage—perfectly designed to captivate fans from every angle of the 360-degree setup.
They then kept the momentum high with an electrifying rendition of their English hit “Moonlight Sunrise.”
TWICE: 360 EXPERIENCE
The mood shifted dramatically in the next segment as TWICE’s backup dancers, clad in sleek all-black ensembles, took over the stage with a sharp, enigmatic routine that set the tone for what was to come.
Moments later, TWICE reemerged in striking monochrome country-western outfits, kicking off the segment with a powerful performance of “MARS.”
The energy only intensified as they followed up with fan favorites “I Got You” and “The Feels.”
Showcasing their trademark precision, the members seamlessly adapted their choreography to maximize the full 360-degree stage—ensuring every ONCE in the massive arena felt seen and connected.
After their powerhouse performances, TWICE took a brief pause to connect with their fans. Nayeon, beaming with excitement, addressed the crowd with the help of a translator: "It's our first time to use a stage with a 360 view, do you guys like it?"
The arena erupted in a unanimous, resounding “Yes!”—a clear sign that the innovative stage design was a massive hit among Filipino ONCEs.
Delighted by the audience’s infectious enthusiasm, Dahyun smiled and said, "Sa sobrang init ng energy ng Filipino ONCE, ay talagang mae-energize din po kami!"
She capped the interaction with a cheerful, “Are you having fun?”—which was met with yet another thunderous roar of approval.
The group then jumped right back into the action, delivering a powerful run of tracks.
The energy shifted as they performed the emotional "Gone," followed by the dramatic flair of "Cry For Me," and the captivating "Hell in Heaven," before closing the segment with the polished choreography of "Right Hand Girl."
BEST OF TWICE
Midway through the show, TWICE transitioned into intimate solo and subunit stages that showcased each member’s unique talent and versatility.
Tzuyu captivated with a smooth "Dive In," while Mina delivered a hauntingly beautiful "Stone Cold."
Nayeon proved her solo star power with the catchy "Meeee," and Dahyun commanded the stage with an intense "Chess."
Chaeyoung brought her distinct vibe to "Shoot," Jihyo belted out powerful notes on "ATM," and Sana charmed the crowd with "Decaffeinated."
Momo closed the segment with a dynamic, sultry dance showcase on "Move Like That."
After the powerful solo stages, a final visualizer lit up the arena, signaling the start of the concert’s climactic segment.
With the crowd’s energy at its peak, TWICE launched into a breathtaking medley of their career-defining hits — a fitting celebration of their decade-long legacy as K-pop icons.
It was hit after hit, starting with the iconic "Fancy," followed by the infectious melodies of "What Is Love?" and "Yes or Yes."
The segment climaxed with the refreshing summer anthem, "Dance The Night Away."
After this, TWICE took a final break to connect with ONCEs and share a major announcement.
Jihyo, through a translator, revealed the exciting news: "So on October 10, lalabas na yung album namin. The solo performances you saw earlier showcase our new album's sound, so everyone, please expect a lot from this new album!"
Sensing the concert was nearing its close, the crowd immediately broke into the familiar chant, "Walang uuwi!"
To ease the fans, Nayeon invited the members to give a special "teaser" move for their upcoming comeback song, "ME + YOU."
Sana then shared her heartfelt excitement, saying, "Hintayin niyo po itong bagong kanta namin!
"Together with all the staff of our company, we really thought about how we should shoot this music video and how we should record these new songs so that our ONCEs will love them."
Finally, Dahyun seized the moment to promote her solo venture, announcing, "Actually, I shot a film, and it's set to premiere here in the Philippines, entitled Run To You. Please support this film. Thank you very much."
For the final two songs of the main set, TWICE delivered show-stopping performances that perfectly captured their artistry and heart.
They poured their emotions into the empowering anthem “Feel Special,” before closing with the uplifting and electric “One Spark,” ending the main show on an exhilarating high.
TWICE: ENCORE
Filipino ONCEs refused to leave their seats, eagerly waiting for the encore. To keep the excitement alive, the crowd joined a lively Dance Cam challenge, showing off moves to TWICE’s biggest hits.
Moments later, the members returned to the stage, opening the encore with the fan-favorite “Signal.” Staying true to the 360-degree setup, each member moved around the stage, connecting with fans from every corner of the arena.
The energy peaked when Nayeon playfully prepared to splash water toward the crowd—after first checking if it was okay, given the sea of phones in the air. Fans cheered in approval, welcoming the fun, spontaneous moment.
The mood soon shifted to heartfelt as a special fan video prepared by Filipino ONCEs played on the big screen, drawing emotional reactions from the members as they watched.
The night came to a rousing close as TWICE powered through their electrifying hit "Talk That Talk."
As the group gathered for their final bow, Jihyo delivered a heartfelt closing promise: "Thank you very much for being with us tonight. We promise, in the coming days, when we come back, it will be all of us nine."
The members also told the crowd: "Mahal ko kayo! Maraming salamat po!"
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