ITZY is coming to Manila in 2023 for ‘Checkmate’ tour

You better put your sneakers on, MIDZY, as ITZY officially announced their return in Manila next year.

Through their official social media accounts, ITZY released additional dates for their "Checkmate" world tour, including Manila and other Southeast Asian countries. The announcement comes after Live Nation Philippines' post confirming that they are bringing the girls back to Manila. 

ITZY, 첫 월드투어 개최 지역 추가 발표!
2023년 아시아 4개 도시 "마닐라, 싱가포르, 자카르타, 방콕" 추가 공연 확정! https://t.co/mTlAcBEJpC#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#ITZY_WORLD_TOUR#ITZY_CHECKMATE#ITZY_BoysLikeYou pic.twitter.com/YeTYSkVc55

— ITZY (@ITZYofficial) October 17, 2022

After kicking off their first world tour last Aug. 6 and 7 in Seoul, the group is set to fly to America for their US tour, starting on Oct. 26 in Los Angeles and ending in New York on Nov. 13. 

They're set to return to Manila on January 14, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, marking their second time in the country after their showcase event last 2019. 

ITZY is composed of five members, namely Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. The girl group, which is being managed by JYP Entertainment, made their debut last 2019 with the track "DALLA DALLA."