SBS 'Hot Basketball Team' Manila 15,000 spectators enthusiastically meet Hallyu stars and KPOP and basketball
Oct 31, 2025
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The confrontation between the 「Rising Eagles" and the Philippine celebrity basketball team"Kuys Showtime" held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila on the 26th (local time) was full of shouts even before the start of the game.
Basketball fans from all over the world heated up the atmosphere early, chanting the names of cheering sticks, placards and stars. The stadium was also filled with cheers for the Korean team. Rising Eagles drew attention with its lineup of 11 stars, including director Seo Jang-hoon, SHINee Min-ho, 2AM Jeong Jin-woon, NCT Johnny, singer Son Tae-jin, actors Park Eun-seok, Oh Seung-hoon, Kim Taek, model Moon Soo-in, Lee Dae-hee, shopping host Park Chan-woong, and Jung Kyu-min from Transition Love 2.
Throughout the game, the two teams continued to play a tight game with fierce defense and fast attack. The spectators cheered at the spectators for their colorful personal skills and fighting spirit. In particular, despite the match being held at home in the Philippines, local fans were also enthusiastic about cheering for the Korean team. The potential of the K-culture was confirmed once again at the scene.
In the middle of the game, Filipino boy group HORIZON, Korean girl groups Billie, and Sandara Park took the stage to perform as well as concerts. It is a special cultural exchange site that combines basketball and K-POP, creating a wonderful scene where fans from all over the world come together.
This game is the first stage of the hot-blooded basketball team's away to the Philippines under the title of 'Shoot of Asia', and it is a complex cultural festival that meets Asian fans in person, and is receiving enthusiastic responses from local media and social media. An official said "Both Korea and the Philippines have different passion for basketball. The scene where the fans of the two countries breathe together was impressive," he said.
Meanwhile, the results of the hot-blooded basketball team's away game in the Philippines can be confirmed on the first broadcast of SBS 'Hot-blooded basketball team' on November 29.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
