2NE1 confirmed to hold Manila concert on May 15

MANILA, Philippines - Get ready, Blackjacks.

K-pop girl group 2NE1 has been confirmed to hold a concert at Araneta Coliseum on May 15. Happee Sy of Pulp Live Productions confirmed the news to Bulletin Entertainment today.

“Yes,” said Sy when Bulletin asked her if, indeed, the popular girl band will be coming over.

Earlier, Sy posted a message on Facebook for K-pop fans.

“May 15 : THE PARTY @ Araneta Coliseum ! :) we got bigger! :D eh.. eh.. eh.. eh.. eh.. eh..eh...eh! and as tradition, we will be having THE FIESTA ! same location as last ss3,” Sy’s message said.

Fans became excited upon hearing the news.

“Yeah! This party will be fun,” one fan said.

2NE1 is very popular in the Philippines, especially Sandara Park, who started her showbiz career in the Philippines before becoming a member of 2NE1.

Recently, 2NE1 won the Favorite K-pop Video Award for “Go Away” at the 2011 MYX Music Awards held last March 15 at the Music Museum.