In the middle of her solo run, Dayoung of WJSN (Cosmic Girls) recently made a stop in the Philippines, spending time behind the scenes with creators from the local creative scene.
With body and number one rockstar making waves online, Dayoung was clearly in the midst of a major solo moment — and Manila became part of it. Rather than a typical promo visit, her time in the city focused on creating. During her stay, she filmed content with select Filipino creators, leaning into collaborations that felt natural to where she was as an artist.
After years of performing as part of WJSN, Dayoung’s solo work had taken on a life of its own. Body marked a major turning point, earning her first-ever solo music show win on The Show and later securing the 2025 KGMA award for Best Female Solo Artist. The song’s reach extended far beyond charts, with the viral Body dance challenge generating over 50,000 videos across platforms, cementing her growing presence beyond the group stage. The track was also named one of NME’s “25 Best K-pop Songs of 2025.”
With that momentum behind her, Dayoung brought her growing “rockstar energy” straight to the Philippines.
Why Manila
This Manila stop was less about formal appearances and more about hands-on creation. Dayoung worked closely with Filipino creators across dance, vocals, lifestyle and beauty, comedy, and other digital spaces where trends often start and spread quickly. The lineup reflected the Philippines’ reputation as a creative hotspot, especially on platforms like TikTok.
“Filipino creators always bring so much creativity and heart,” Dayoung shares. “I’m excited to finally meet and collaborate with them in person.”
Through these collabs, fans get to see more of her outside the music videos and stages. From behind-the-scenes moments to playful challenges, the content offers a glimpse into her personality, her creative instincts, and the kind of projects she’s curious to explore next.
Beyond Korea
Dayoung’s Manila visit also hints at something bigger. As her solo career continues to grow, she’s starting to look outward, building connections beyond Korea and engaging audiences in more direct, creative ways. The Philippines, with its passionate K-pop fanbase and thriving creator community, feels like a natural place to do that.
It’s part of a wider shift in how K-pop artists are showing up today. Not just through concerts or fan meets, but through collaborations and digital spaces where fans already spend their time.
For those following her solo chapter, Dayoung’s collaborations offer something different. It’s a chance to see her relaxed, playful, and fully in her element as she navigates this new chapter of her career.
The Manila Moment
For Filipino fans, this isn’t just another visit. Dayoung’s time in Manila highlights the country’s growing role in global pop culture and creator-led collaborations. It also comes at a moment when her solo career is expanding beyond Korea, with stops across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, the Philippines, and Jakarta as part of her ongoing activities across the region.
As Dayoung’s solo story continues to unfold, Manila becomes part of that narrative, a place where music, creativity, and culture meet in one very “number one rockstar” week.
Fans may follow Dayoung’s latest updates, behind-the-scenes content, and collaborations through her official social media accounts on Instagram (@dayoungism), TikTok (@dayoungism), X, formerly Twitter (@DAYOUNG_offcl) and YouTube channel (@DAYOUNG_official).
