Teen hearts healed: Jonas Brothers treat Pinoy fans to nostalgic comeback concert

Pinoys never thought that they would catch this lovebug again for you, Jonas Brothers!

Fans were indeed speechless and breathless after the American boy band, composed of real-life brothers Nick, Joe, and Kevin, performed their hit songs through the years during the “Five Albums. One Night. The World Tour” last Jan. 22 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.

It’s been more than a decade since Jonas Brothers first visited the country in 2012.

The trio kicked off the night with the song What a Man Gotta Do.

“It’s so good to be back! To be here tonight, to celebrate a nearly 20-year journey,” Nick said during the opening number.

“I said Manila! It’s been way too long. We’re so excited for tonight, we’re just getting started,” Joe shouted as fans giggled in excitement.

The band continued entertaining fans with S.O.S, Hold On, Goodnight and Goodbye, and That’s Just The Way We Roll.

After singing a medley of Still In Love With You, Australia, Hollywood, Just Friends, and Games, Nick recalled how they explored Manila and tried some local food, noting, “I have to say, we have to come back sooner.”

Nick also shared a little story on how they spotted a pianist playing a “familiar song” at the hotel they were staying.

“In the hotel lobby, there’s a pianist, playing some music and we heard a familiar song. We realized that actually it was our song,” said Nick.

“To the person playing the piano at our hotel, thank you. To our incredible fans here in the Philippines, thank you for making this song one of our most popular (song) in this country,” he added.

The crowd went wild as the band performed another hit song When You Look Me In The Eyes.

Fans also sang along as the siblings serenaded the crowd with Lovebug, Paranoid, and Burnin’ Up.

Their songs from the “Camp Rock” films — Gotta Find You, Introducing Me, and Play My Music — left the crowd nostalgic, remembering Jonas Brothers’ 2008 American musical television film.

“Many, many years ago, we were at a little movie called ‘Camp Rock.’ I know we said you will hear a lot of songs from different albums but Manila, you are so special, we want to switch things up,” Joe said.

While performing Walls, the arena was illuminated with lights