{"id":444387,"date":"2026-04-20T08:32:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/444387\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:32:18","slug":"sb19-ignite-sold-out-wakas-at-simula-the-trilogy-concert-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/444387\/","title":{"rendered":"SB19 ignite sold-out &#8216;Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"235\">In a milestone moment, <strong>SB19<\/strong> ignite the <strong>SMDC Festival Grounds<\/strong> as they made the sold-out crowd go wild with an explosive performance during their <strong>Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"550\">The musical trailblazers garnered the biggest crowd of any P-pop show, making history with their captivating dance moves and powerhouse vocal performance. Directed by<strong> Paolo Valenciano<\/strong> and presented by <strong>1Z Entertainment<\/strong> and <strong>Live Nation Philippines<\/strong>, the sold-out show delivered the biggest and most thrilling SB19 experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"550\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/content_SB19_3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1853\" height=\"1080\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"932\">As A&#8217;TIN gathered to feel the thumping energy of their favourite tracks such as &#8216;<strong>DAM<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>WHAT?<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>GENTO<\/strong>,&#8217; and &#8216;<strong>EVERBLACK<\/strong>&#8216;, the buzz of energy that filled the air was unbeatable. As quick as the quintet got fans&#8217; adrenaline pumping, they slammed the brakes as they serenaded the crowd with emotive renditions of their heartfelt tracks &#8216;<strong>ILAW<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>LIHAM<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>Moonlight<\/strong>&#8216; and &#8216;<strong>I Want You<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1371\">The playful P-pop royals also surprised fans as they brought out K-pop trailblazers <strong>BE:FIRST<\/strong> in a border and genre-defying collaborative performance that made worlds collide.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1371\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/content_BEFIRST_AND_SB19.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1371\">Filipino-Japanese choreographer <strong>Rie Hata<\/strong> also joined the powerhouses on stage alongside <strong>J2X<\/strong> as they created unforgettable moments. 1Z Entertainment also unveiled their first ever pre-debut girl group <strong>XONARA<\/strong> for the first time, making the show even more special.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1371\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/content_J2X_XONORA.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1876\">The high-octane vibes never faltered as SB19 turned it up with performances of hits such as &#8216;<strong>MANA<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>VISA<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>DUNGKA!<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>EMOJI<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>BAZINGA<\/strong>,&#8217; and &#8216;<strong>CRIMZONE<\/strong>.&#8217; The show took an emotional turn as SB19 opened their arms to A&#8217;TIN, thanking them for their overwhelming support and love as they dedicated &#8216;<strong>SLMT<\/strong>,&#8217; &#8216;<strong>FREEDOM<\/strong>,&#8217; and &#8216;<strong>WAKAS<\/strong>&#8216; to them. Just like SB19 expressed their love, the crowd screamed I love you too as they waved beautiful light-up roses, turning the audience into a sea of colour and admiration.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Beautiful Project Nebula during SB19&#8217;s Wakas performance. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vkNo5re9yV\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vkNo5re9yV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2014 Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/philconcerts\/status\/2045541139978318087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 18, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2187\">&#8220;The universe is ours, yours and mine,&#8221; perfectly captured the surreal energy of the night as the quintet delivered an intimate performance driven by appreciation and dedication. The show came to a remarkable close with &#8216;<strong>Shooting for the Stars<\/strong>&#8216; as they lit up the night sky with a beautiful fireworks display.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2187\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/content_SB19_2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2536\">With the Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale, SB19 not only closed a defining chapter in their trilogy but also reaffirmed their place as one of P-pop\u2019s most dynamic and boundary-pushing acts. From explosive stage moments to heartfelt fan interactions, the night stood as a powerful celebration of how far they\u2019ve come, and a hint that their next era may be even bigger.<\/p>\n<p>  Like what you read? 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