1ST ONE

Daming tao! Lakas ng 1st.One! Lakas ng P-Pop!!! Amazing!!! Worldclass! 🌎 You deserve a bigger stage! Congratulations sa first ever international concert niyo! 📷: SMNI Singapore 1ST ONE NAVIGATES SINGAPORE @1stOneOfficial #1stOne #UNAAsiaTour #UNAAsiaTourSingapore

There is something quietly significant about witnessing a first. The Singapore stop of 1st.One marked not only the opening leg of their Asia tour, but also their first ever international concert. Held at Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre, the show drew close to a thousand attendees and carried a sense of occasion that extended beyond the stage. Representatives from the Philippine Embassy in Singapore were present, underscoring the cultural weight of the moment. What stood out was not spectacle alone, but context. A Filipino act, performing original material, backed by Singaporean dancers, in a venue filled with a diverse audience. For a first stop, it felt deliberate and telling. Throughout the night, 1st.One — composed of Ace, Alpha, Joker, J, Jayson, and Max — delivered a set that balanced their original hits with carefully selected covers during their solo stages. These individual performances drew strong applause, revealing both versatility and an ability to connect beyond their group identity. It added depth to the concert, allowing each member to step forward while still reinforcing the cohesion of the group as a whole. A notable highlight of the evening was the debut of their unreleased track, Gigil, performed live for the first time in Singapore. The song is slated for official release soon, offering audiences an early glimpse of their evolving sound. Their journey as a group adds further dimension to the performance. 1st.One was previously managed under a Korean entertainment company, a system known for its structure and rigor. Today, they operate independently, a transition that places both creative direction and business responsibility in their own hands. It is a shift that underscores not only artistic maturity, but also the level of discipline required to sustain momentum without institutional backing. Their catalogue includes tracks such as “You Are The One,” “Shout Out,” and “Problem Child,” with songs that have earned spots on Billboard charts, a notable milestone for an independent Filipino group navigating an increasingly competitive global market. Their trajectory aligns with a broader movement. Acts like SB19 continue to expand internationally, with upcoming appearances at Lollapalooza and Summer Sonic. Meanwhile, BINI recently took the stage at Coachella, further reinforcing the visibility of Filipino acts on major global platforms. Seen together, these developments suggest a gradual but undeniable shift. P Pop, or more broadly Original Pilipino Music, is no longer confined to regional circuits. It is finding its place within the broader international music conversation, gradually earning the attention it has long deserved. For 1st.One, Singapore is only the beginning. Their next stop will be Malaysia, with details yet to be announced. If this opening leg is any indication, the path ahead will demand persistence, but it also carries real momentum. It is early, but it is happening.

Catch #1stOne, a rising PPOP boygroup, up close before they hit the big stage 👀🔥 They’ll be busking LIVE on April 10, 6:00 PM at Tono Izakaya, Ground Plaza at Marina Bay Financial Centre. Brought to you by Tono Izakaya Singapore, DLM Eventive & BE:1NE Entertainment.

Catch #1stOne, a rising PPOP boygroup, up close before they hit the big stage 👀🔥 They’ll be busking LIVE on April 10, 6:00 PM at Tono Izakaya, Ground Plaza at Marina Bay Financial Centre. Brought to you by Tono Izakaya Singapore, DLM Eventive & BE:1NE Entertainment.