Confirmed: OH!SOME Philippines Opening Before Christmas 2025
If you’ve taken a trip to Singapore, Bangkok, or Jakarta recently, you’ve probably stumbled into a store that felt like a fever dream of cute—walls of blind boxes, shelves of Disney collabs, and random aesthetic gadgets you didn’t know you needed until you held them.
That store was likely OH!SOME. And if you didn’t have enough luggage space to haul their stuff back to NAIA, I have good news: They are officially confirming their first branch in the Philippines, and it’s opening before Christmas 2025.
As someone who has navigated Manila’s retail scene for decades—from the tiangges of Greenhills to the high-street polished floors of BGC—I can tell you this is going to be the next big “budol” destination.
What is OH!SOME, exactly?
Think of it as the cool, younger sibling of the variety stores we’re used to. Owned by the Blue Origin Group (no, not Jeff Bezos’ space company—this is a Singapore-based retail powerhouse), OH!SOME has quietly taken over Southeast Asia with a simple formula: aesthetic overload.
They have over 100 stores across the region, including prime spots in Singapore’s Suntec City and Bangkok’s Samyan Mitrtown. Their vibe is very specific: “Everything you want to post on Instagram.”
Here’s what you can expect to find:
- The Blind Box Craze: If you’re obsessed with Pop Mart or collecting Sonnys, OH!SOME is a major player in this space. They carry a massive variety of IP figures.
- Official Disney & Pixar Merch: In other countries, their Toy Story and Winnie the Pooh collections are bestsellers. We’re talking bento boxes, plushies, and desk accessories that actually look expensive but are priced reasonably.
- Lifestyle “Budol”: From travel pillows that actually work to aesthetic kitchen tools that make you want to cook (or just pretend to), their inventory is designed for browsing.
Why This Opening Matters for Manila Shoppers
We are currently deep in the “Ber” months, and if you’ve lived here as long as I have, you know that panic-buying for Monito Monita starts right about now.
The brand confirmed on their official Instagram that they are opening “in time to make your Christmas sparkle.” While they haven’t dropped the exact coordinates yet (my bet is on one of the major malls in the Makati or Ortigas CBD), the timing is strategic. Manila’s holiday spending is legendary, and a new international player offering gift-ready items under one roof is going to attract lines.
A Note on “Trust” and Legitimacy
It’s always good to be skeptical of “viral” new stores, but OH!SOME has a solid track record. They aren’t a fly-by-night pop-up; they are a legitimate brick-and-mortar chain backed by a major Singaporean firm. I’ve visited their branches in KL, and the quality is consistent—not that flimsy plastic stuff you sometimes get from random online parcels.
What We Don’t Know Yet (But Will Keep You Posted On)
- The Exact Location: They are keeping this a secret, likely to build hype.
- Opening Day Promos: In Thailand, they launched with “Ladder of Luck” challenges and voucher giveaways. It’s highly likely they’ll do something similar here to compete with the noisy Manila holiday noise.
My Tip: Follow their socials closely. If this is anything like the recent openings of other international brands in PH, the first 100 in line usually get the best loot.
Speaking of World-Class Arrivals…
While we wait for the doors to open at OH!SOME, another global giant has just made history on our shores. The culinary world finally looked our way, and the results are in. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate a special Christmas dinner, you need to see this list.
These Are the First-Ever Michelin-Starred Restaurants of the Philippines (Check out the full breakdown of the 9 restaurants that put the Philippines on the global culinary map).
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes. Opening dates and details are subject to change by the brand.
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