MANILA — Rising Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT is ready to take-off with their bar-setting momentum to Manila with ONE OR EIGHT Special SHOW CASE 2026 in ASIA -V8– at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, on October 23, 2026!
One of Japan’s emerging global acts comes to Southeast Asia!
The showcase tour marks a huge milestone in connecting with their fans across Asia. Following the group’s success on their first-ever ONE OR EIGHT 1st LIVE TOUR -GATHER- in North and South America, the upcoming three-day Southeast Asia tour will kick off in Singapore on October 21, 2026, at Victoria Theatre before heading to Manila on October 23, 2026, at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, and ending with a bang in Bangkok on October 25, 2026, at Lido Hall 2, Lido Connect.
Get to know ONE OR EIGHT!
ONE OR EIGHT comprises eight members: MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA.
The group’s name is derived from the Japanese idiom “ichi ka bachi ka,” which expresses the idea of taking an all-or-nothing gamble. Together with their tagline “BET ON YOURSELF,” the name reflects the members’ determination to pursue their dreams, challenge boundaries, and take their music to audiences around the world.
Since making their debut in August 2024, ONE OR EIGHT have quickly established themselves as one of Japan’s emerging global acts. Their track “TOKYO DRIFT” generated more than 200,000 pieces of user-generated content on TikTok and over 300 million views, while also entering the Mediabase Top 40 and setting a record for the most chart entries by a Japanese boy group.
With their popularity rising across Asia, ONE OR EIGHT has been named one of Nikkei Entertainment!’s 100 New Leading Artists, and received Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group award at the MTV VMAJ 2025 in Japan and was named New Artist of the Year at the 2025 Music Awards organized by China’s NetEase. The group has also worked with internationally acclaimed creators, including Ryan Tedder, David Stewart, and Big Sean, expanding their musical horizons to connect Japanese music with a global audience.
A New Chapter with “EN-GINE”
Ahead of their Southeast Asia showcases, ONE OR EIGHT will release their first EP, “EN-GiNE”, on September 16, 2026. The title combines the Japanese word “EN” (縁), representing connection and fate, with “GENE,” symbolizing the new driving force created through the relationships the members have developed with one another and with fans around the world.
Following “YANKEE SQUAT,” the group recently released “INVINCIBLE,” the second single dedicated to their fans known as 1DERZ from the upcoming EP. The track carries the message that no journey is taken alone, celebrating the trust, gratitude, and connection that have grown between ONE OR EIGHT and their supporters since their debut.
With Special SHOW CASE 2026 in ASIA -V8-, the group brings this special opportunity to the fans in Southeast Asia to experience that connection in person.
Tour Information:
Tickets will go on sale starting August 31, 2026, and can be purchased via Ticketmaster Philippines with the following ticket prices:
- VVIP Standing: PHP 4,500
- VIP Standing: PHP 3,500
- GA Standing: PHP 2,500
EXPERIENCE THE VVIP PERKS!
Get a chance to connect more closely with ONE OR EIGHT with these top-tier VVIP perks, including:
- Best-view section closest to the stage
- 1-for-all photo session with ONE OR EIGHT
- Soundcheck access
- Signed poster
- Exclusive VVIP badge and lanyard
- Priority concert admission
VIP ticket holders will also receive a signed poster, VIP badge and lanyard, and priority admission.
ABOUT SOZO
Established in 2009 and headquartered in Singapore, SOZO Pte Ltd, a KADOKAWA Group company, is a leading entertainment company connecting Japanese entertainment with audiences across Southeast Asia.
Through its flagship platform, Anime Festival Asia (AFA), SOZO pioneered the region’s Anime, Comics, and Games scene and built one of Southeast Asia’s most recognized Japanese pop-culture event brands.
Beyond conventions, SOZO produces major live entertainment experiences for leading Japanese artists, including Ado, Eve, RADWIMPS, YOASOBI and Yuuri. The company also provides merchandise production, retail and regional distribution solutions, creating powerful platforms for Japanese artists, creators, and intellectual properties to reach and engage fans across the region.
Bringing Japanese Entertainment to the World.
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Official Media Kit & Photo Credits: SOZO
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