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| Rising K-Pop sensation AHOF headlined GMA Network's Kapuso Countdown To 2026 which drew over 250,000 guests and tourists at the SM Mall Of Asia's seaside complex (Image Source: Business Mirror/SM Mall Of Asia) |
SM Mall of Asia dominated New Year’s Eve celebrations as it hosted GMA Network's massive Kapuso Countdown To 2026, drawing over 250,000 Filipinos and tourists to the seaside complex. One of the biggest public events in the country, the celebration delivered a fully maxed-out New Year experience, combining an all-out live show and one of the largest fireworks spectacles ever staged in the Philippines.
Crowds filled Seaside Boulevard and key activity areas across the complex as live performances kicked off at 10:00 pm. Fans traveled from various provinces and overseas with some lining up as early as morning and even flying in from Japan to secure spots for the night’s celebration. The event was hosted by Betong Sumaya, Christian Bautista, Tim Yap, and Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao, keeping the energy high throughout the evening. Back-to-back performances from Kapuso stars sustained momentum as midnight approached. Artists who took the stage included Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Will Ashley, Vince Maristela, Faith da Silva, Angel Guardian, Charlie Fleming, AZ Martinez, international singer Bonnie Bailey, and other GMA Kapuso stars, drawing cheers from the massive crowd spread across the MOA grounds. The night’s biggest highlight came with the performance of K-pop sensation AHOF. Formed through the SBS survival program Universe League, the group debuted in 2025 and quickly gained international attention for its performance-driven sound and sharp choreography. With Filipino member JL Gaspar in its lineup, AHOF’s set resonated strongly with local fans gathered at MOA to welcome 2026.
During the program, GMA Network also unveiled its lineup of offerings for 2026, adding a milestone announcement to an already landmark event. As the clock struck midnight, the MOA Grand Fireworks Spectacle illuminated the sky in a synchronized musical display. Rapid bursts, cascading effects, and high-altitude finales filled the skyline, marking the arrival of 2026 and prompting cheers from the 250,000-strong crowd lining the bay. The GMA Kapuso Countdown To 2026 underscored SM Mall of Asia’s continued ability to deliver large-scale, high-impact public events and its two-decade undaunting partnership with one of the Philippines' largest and leading broadcast media networks. By bringing together Kapuso stars, international acts, and its signature fireworks spectacle, SM Mall of Asia once again set the benchmark for New Year celebrations in the Philippines.
