Doja Cat has confirmed her long-awaited Manila debut, with the Grammy-winning star set to perform at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on 7 December as part of her Ma Vie World Tour. The announcement came hand in hand with the release of her latest single and video, Jealous Type, which introduces fans to the bold new sound and vision of her upcoming album Vie, due out on 26 September.
The single leans heavily into an ‘80s-inspired palette, moving away from the darker surrealism of her previous projects. In the Jealous Type video, Doja Cat is seen in dazzling neon-lit sets, striking costumes and tightly choreographed routines. It is the most vivid look yet at the synth-driven pop textures and stylised aesthetic that she has been teasing for months.
Her creative pivot was first hinted at in March, when she debuted a Grace Jones-inspired haircut paired with the phrase tu es ma vie (“you are my life”). That phrase soon became central to the rollout of her sixth studio album, and fans have been eager to see how the concept would take shape.
While her Manila performance is already drawing excitement, her upcoming South Korea stop has sparked controversy. Local organisers confirmed that the Seoul concert will be restricted to audiences 18 and older, a rarity for a mainstream pop act of her stature. The move has fuelled speculation that the staging, imagery or themes of the show may carry more explicit elements than her past tours.
With Manila on the schedule and headlines swirling in Korea, Doja Cat’s Ma Vie World Tour is shaping up to be one of her most daring ventures yet. Fans across Asia are preparing for a spectacle that will not only showcase her new music but also test the boundaries of how far she is willing to push her art.
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