Singer-songwriter Maki apologized to the fans of Twice after he and his brother were called out for standing in the seated section during the K-pop girl group’s concert in Bulacan.
The ‘Dilaw’ hitmaker and his brother have been making waves on X (formerly Twitter) after they were called out by one @raepomu_ for standing in the concert’s VIP section, sparking call-outs from fans on social media.
This led to Maki saying sorry to the K-pop girl group’s fans (also known as Once) on Sunday, Oct. 5, for being unable to observe proper concert etiquette and taking ‘someone else’s moment.’
‘Before this day ends, I just want to tell everyone behind us during the concert that I sincerely apologize also [on] behalf of my siblings. If I could go back and undo it, I would,’ he said. ‘The least thing that I want to happen is to take someone else’s moment during the concert just so we could enjoy. It really wasn’t our intention and we got too excited.’
before this day ends, I just want to tell everyone behind us during the concert that I sincerely apologize also in behalf of my siblings :(( if I could go back and undo it, I would :(( the least thing that I want to happen is to take someone else’s moment during the concert.
– Maki *????° (@clfrnia_maki) October 5, 2025
Maki reiterated that while Twice’s Bulacan concert was his first time to ‘experience K-pop concert culture,’ it was not an excuse for him and his brother to ruin a fan’s dream.
‘Not that it’s an excuse, but it really is our first time to this K-pop concert culture [experience] since we’ve never been in any na we really know all the dance and songs. It was our dream to go there, and I know it’s also yours, too. I’m really sorry. Best believe, next time around it will not happen again. I promise,’ he said.
Despite this, the singer-songwriter reminded fans to be ‘constructive,’ instead of resorting to name-calling on social media. He also stressed to ‘spare [his] brother,’ and shift the blame toward him instead.
‘Lastly, just for the sake of letting everyone know, if we want people to learn from their mistakes, let’s stop calling them names. Rather, to be constructive is the best way to let them learn from their mistakes. So, spare my brother on this; it was my fault for not teaching him well. Sorry, Once,’ he said.
Twice returned to the Philippines for their ‘This Is For’ concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Saturday, Oct. 4. However, Jeongyeon was unable to participate at the time due to health issues.
Formed through the reality show ‘Sixteen,’ Twice is known for being one of the leading K-pop groups today, and is notable for their hit songs ‘Fancy,’ ‘Yes or Yes,’ ‘Cheer Up,’ and ‘TT,’ among many others.