
BOYNEXTDOOR all over the 2025 FIBA Volleyball Men’s World Championship appointment rite on the HYBE headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Okay-pop crew has been named Global Celebrity Ambassadors for the Philippines’ web hosting of the development.
SEOUL — Filipino lovers will revel in the most productive of each worlds when two of the rustic’s cherished passions–volleyball and Okay-pop–come in combination at the opening evening of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on September 12.
BOYNEXTDOOR will headline the outlet rite of the Philippines’ historical web hosting of the Men’s Volleyball World Championship.
The crew used to be unveiled because the Global Celebrity Ambassadors of the World Championship on Saturday on the HYBE Headquarters right here.
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“We believe that K-pop and sports share fundamental values. They both inspire passionate support and fandom for those who dedicate themselves wholeheartedly,” stated Kim Tae-ho, HYBE’s Chief Operating Officer, via a translator all over the appointment rite.
“I believe volleyball is a sport that represents passion and teamwork. And the World Men’s Volleyball Championship is a celebration where the top athletes from each nation come together to compete. So we believe this tournament will showcase the highest level of athletic performances while also creating a space and mutual respect and cultural exchange.”


FILE–A basic view of the gang all over a recreation between Team USA and Japan within the VNL 2024 at Mall of Asia Arena. The Philippines is web hosting the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Septemer. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
In the Philippines’ greatest web hosting but in volleyball, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is bringing the 31 very best volleyball nations on the planet – together with its personal Alas Pilipinas making historical debut–in conjunction with the fast-rising Kpop crew to proceed to spice up the expansion of the game.
Beyond the volleyball motion, Filipino lovers might be handled to a historical first as SUNGHO, RIWOO, JAEHYUN, TAESAN, LEEHAN and WOONHAK of BOYNEXTDOOR make historical past because the first-ever Okay-pop act to accomplish on the FIVB World Championship.
Over the previous decade, Philippine volleyball has been increased through native leagues such because the PVL and UAAP, drawing packed crowds and web hosting a number of prestigious occasions, together with Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) tournaments and the Volleyball Nations League males’s department for the previous 3 years.
PNVF and AVC president Tats Suzara welcomes BOYNEXTDOOR because the Global Celebrity Ambassadors.
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At the similar time, the Philippines has emerged as a not unusual prevent for Okay-pop live shows the place the highest artists from South Korea are handled sold-out displays. In truth, BoyNextDoor visited Manila in March for its ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1’ live performance excursion.
“It’s historic for our Philippine volleyball fans to mix entertainment and sports. I think for the first time in the Volleyball World we’re bringing the K-Pop group BOYNEXTDOOR,” PNVF president Tats Suzara informed journalists.
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“Everyone’s excited I’m so overwhelmed of this appointment ceremony here in Seoul at the HYBE Headquarters. I think this is a treat for the Filipino volleyball fans and also to the global fans for volleyball.”
The opening evening guarantees to be each historical and electrifying, with BOYNEXTDOOR serenading Filipino lovers who’re identified for his or her passionate enhance of each volleyball and Okay-pop.
Alas Pilipinas may be making historical past at the similar evening, debuting within the FIVB World Championship for the 1st time in 51 years. It will dealing with Tunisia, lately the World No. 40 and an 11-time African championship winner.
The Philippines is slated in Pool A with World No. 15 Iran and World No. 20. All of its fits is held at Mall of Asia Arena, whilst different teams see motion at Smart Araneta Coliseum.