After completing 40 shows around the world, singers KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde surprised their staff with a PHP 100,000 bonus as a thank-you for a year of hard work.
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WATCH TIL THE END. TEAM SNM! SINO ANG NAKAKUHA NG 100K PESOS?!!!
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The special moment was shared in a series of TikTok videos posted by TJ Monterde. In the clips, the SNM40 team gathered to celebrate a busy year that brought them from one stage to another, both in the Philippines and abroad. Team members were seen holding their phones, ready to record their reactions, when KZ and TJ announced that they would be giving out scratch cards.
As the staff scratched the cards, cheers and tears filled the room after they realized the surprise reward. TJ later compiled the videos, showing the emotional and joyful reactions of the team. Concert director John Prats was also spotted joining the celebration and sharing in the fun.
Fans praised the couple online for their generosity, saying it reflects how much KZ and TJ value the people working behind the scenes. For the couple, the bonus was a simple way to share their success and thank their team for being part of the journey.