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[PR] 2018 in KPop: PULP Magazine Drops Annual KPop Report
To say that 2018 was a blockbuster year would be an understatement. Before we dive headfirst into yet another epic year for K-Pop fans in the Philippines, PULP Magazine is dropping a very special issue to recap last year’s astounding events—the PULP Annual K-Pop Report (PULP Magazine Issue No. 199). The PULP Annual K-Pop Report… Read more
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MOMOLAND GOES BAAM IN MANILA!
MOMOLAND became a household name in the Philippines and held several activities in the country since last year. This year, they are back for their first fan meeting in Manila entitled Hello, Merry Go The Philippines, which makes them the first K-Pop girl group to have its show in the country this 2019. A day before… Read more
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Upcoming Korean Concerts and Events for 2019
Happy 2019! 2018 has been a K-event-filled year for us K-Pop and K-Drama fans, since a lot of our favorite artists came to our shores. But… 2019 will be as fun and exciting as last year since some artists already announced that they will be coming to Manila this year! Here’s a summary of the… Read more
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[PR] See the beauty of Jeju Island in ‘Wanna Travel’ with Wanna One!
Wanna Travel Season 1 is a 12-episode travel variety show with the members of Wanna One. Join them as they embark on a special 2-day trip together to Jeju Island! See the dorky and cute sides of the members in ‘Wanna Travel S1’ where they travel together for the first time as whole group for… Read more
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Encounter, starring Park Bogum and Song Hye Kyo will be available for streaming on Viu soon!
Viu clinches regional deal with CJ ENM on highly anticipated Korean romance drama series Encounter, starring Song Hye Kyo and Park Bo Gum, Continues its streak of offering the most extensive premium Korean dramas and variety shows across Asia PCCW (SEHK:0008) HONG KONG, November 5, 2018 — Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by… Read more
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Hello K-Idol Inspiration: Yook Sung Jae
Yook Sung-jae is a South Korean actor, singer and host of television shows. He is famous for being a member of the popular K-pop group, BtoB and its subgroup known as BtoB Blue. Entertainment Career & Achievements On March 21, 2012, he made his official debut with the BtoB band by contributing with the songs… Read more
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Hello K-Idol Inspiration: Jun Joon Young
A South Korean singer, songwriter, actor, DJ, host and television personality – Jung Joon-young is a performer in every sense of the word! His moment of fame arrived in 2012 when he became one of the top three finalists of a reality show called ‘Superstar K4’. Entertainment Career He auditioned for Mnet’s reality TV show,… Read more
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[PR] Hello K-Idol, a Viu Original Reality Show, to be aired on MYX this November!
Hello K-Idol, a Viu Original Reality Show, to be aired on MYX Channel Viu, together with Globe, collaborates with ABS CBN to bring K-Pop closer to Filipinos through the country’s number one music channel. PCCW (SEHK:0008) – MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 26, 2018 – Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media Group, together… Read more
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DAY 6 ‘Youth’ in Manila
I think Pinoy My Days have no plans of ‘Letting Go‘ of the ‘Beautiful Feeling‘ that they received from the boys of DAY6 since they were able to grace us with their presence ‘For The First Time‘ during the epic Youth Tour in Manila which happened last October 6 at the New Frontier Theater. For those… Read more
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[PR] MBC Show Champion Manila 2018 Artist Spotlight: THE BOYZ
MBC Show Champion Live in Manila is just almost 2 weeks away! Filipino ‘The Bs’ must be excited to see The Boyz perform for the first time here in the Philippines for MBC Show Champion Live in Manila 2018. This boy group under Cre.Ker Entertainment has twelve members namely Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q,… Read more
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PinoyPride on Korean drama, Fox Bride Star!
Watch two of Filipino’s fast rising stars join the Hallyu Wave through their special appearance on a SBS drama MANILA PHILIPPINES, October 10, 2018— Filipinos are truly gifted in many forms of entertainment. Whether it be dancing, singing, sports or acting, we get recognized for our talents all over the world! Remember when we saw… Read more
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[PR] MBC Show Champion Manila 2018 Artist Highlight: MXM
MBC Show Champion Live in Manila is just a few weeks away! One of the artists joining MBC Show Champion in Manila is MXM. MXM is a duo composed of Youngmin and Donghyun from Brand New Music’s very own boy group, Brand New Boys. Youngmin and Donghyun both participated in the idol survival show Produce… Read more
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Mr. Sunshine (A Spoiler Free Post)
Originally posted on Trisha Tries To Write…: WARNING: This is not your typical K-Drama series about the love story between the main leads. Well, yes, the love aspect is still included in the storyline but it is more of an unconventional love story because this drama also focuses on patriotism, independence, and hope. The creators… Read more
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10 Reasons Why On Your Wedding Day is the Most Anticipated Rom-Com Korean Movie of the Year
Article by: Stephanie Ellao Edited by: Trisha Inocencio Many K–Drama and K–Movie enthusiasts, as well as romanticists, are very much excited for South Korea’s latest blockbuster film, On Your Wedding Day, which will hit Philippine cinemas on September 19! As of September 12, the film marked 2.6 million views, becoming the most watched melodrama/romance film… Read more
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Be A Seoulista with Seoul White Korea
Written by Stephanie Ellao Edited by Trisha Inocencio People always get infatuated by Korean idols, actors and actresses because of how they maintain their Chok Chok, or that fresh, dewy, almost porcelain-looking skin. It is true that most of them invest in taking care of their skin rather than buying a lot of make up that… Read more
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K-Drama ‘Mr. Sunshine’ Displays True Korean Romance Based in the Choseon Era
Love is blooming in Mr. Sunshine. The 24-episode weekly Korean hit drama created by the writer and director of Descendants of the Sun and Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God), is seeing romance blossom between its two main characters, Eugene Choi and Go Ae-sin, played by Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri, respectively. Mr. Sunshine… Read more
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Viu Original Hello K-Idol, the 1st Korean Idol search, premieres this September
Follow the K-Trainees’ journey to reach their dreams of becoming a K-Idol, exclusively on Viu. The wait is over! Watch the first episode of Hello K-Idol, streaming exclusively on Viu, on September 1, Saturday, 8PM PHT. On the show’s first webisode, get to know the aspirants and join them on their journey in grabbing a… Read more
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Season of GFRIEND in Manila Highlights
Article by: Angel Cruz Edited by: Trisha Inocencio Photos by: Stephanie Ellao and Angel Cruz GFriend proved that everything’s worth the wait as they set the stage on fire for their first ever concert, Season of GFriend in Manila. The lovely girls of GFriend finally met their Filipino Buddies last August 26, at the Kia… Read more
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Season of GFriend Concert in Manila
By Maraida Claudel MyMusicTaste, Official Hallyu and Source Music present the 2018 GFRIEND FIRST CONCERT “Season of GFRIEND” in Manila on August 19, 2018, 7PM, at the KIA Theatre! After their “LOL Manila Showcase” in September 2016 and being one of the KPOP artists in the “K-Pop Republic 2 Manila Concert” in October 2017, Philippine… Read more
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MOMOLAND builds Philippines fan base on Facebook and meets top Pinoy Facebook fans in Manila
Manila, Philippines, August 17, 2018 – MOMOLAND, the all-girl KPOP group behind the global hit “Bboom Bboom” that spawned countless dance videos shared through Facebook worldwide, visited Manila to meet and greet their top Filipino fans from their Facebook fan groups. Select Filipino fans got a chance to meet MOMOLAND in person at an event… Read more
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LEADERS: The Leader in Skin Science
Article By: Stephanie Ellao Edited By: Trisha Inocencio LEADERS, one of Korea’s leading skin care brands is finally making itself known in the Philippines with their grand launch at The Block Atrium, SM North Edsa last August 23, 2018. The question that you may have right now is, what exactly is the difference between the… Read more
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Yook Sung Jae Brought Paradise to Manila
Article By: Marai Claudel and Trisha Inocencio BTOB’s maknae and vocalist, and one of Goblin‘s talented actors, Yook Sung Jae, held his first solo fan meeting entitled Paradise in Manila last July 13, 2018 at the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent. Here’s what happened during Yook Sung Jae’s first solo fan meeting in Manila… Loving the Filipino Language… Read more
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Say Hello to the Newest K-Idols in Town with Viu and Globe’s Hello K-Idol!
By Trisha Inocencio Last July 13, 2018, a press conference for Viu and Globe’s original reality show, Hello K-Idol, was launched at ABS-CBN Vertis Tent. The gorgeous Country Manager of Viu Philippines, Ms. Arianne Kader-Cu, and Globe Studios’ highly competent Head, Quark Henares, excitingly shared details for Viu’s very first original reality show, Hello K-Idol.… Read more
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|PRESS RELEASE| Hello K-Idol
Viu and Globe co-produce the new Viu Original Reality Show Hello K-Idol in the Philippines together with Ayala Malls and marketing exclusive content on Facebook, there powerhouses are paving the way for the golden age of K-Pop in the Philippines. MANILA PHILIPINES, July 13, 2018 – Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media… Read more
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An Afternoon with Jinho Bae and his Baecons
Article by Marai Claudel Photos by Adcel Faurillo Edited by Trisha Inocencio Jinho Bae, a rising South Korean singer and YouTuber based in the Philippines, spent an afternoon with Baecons (his fans) last July 1, 2018 at the D-Cup Coffee Republic. Excited Baecons who arrived early at the venue, greeted Jinho warmly as soon… Read more
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Jinro Light: Lighting Up The Night
By Trisha Inocencio Thanks to the Hallyu wave, the world’s best selling spirit is making waves here in the Philippines! HiteJinro Co., Ltd., the company responsible for the famous Jinro, Chamisul, and Chamisul flavored Grapefruit has launched its new liquor, Jinro Light exclusively in the Philippines. Compared to Jinro which has 24% alcohol content, Jinro… Read more
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Netflix Brings ‘Mr.Sunshine’ to the World
Netflix, Inc., the world’s leading entertainment service, announced it has licensed the new Korean original drama Mr. Sunshine, a 24-episode series from the creators of the global hit series Descendants of the Sun, to premiere on Netflix around the world. Mr. Sunshine, written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok, premiered exclusively on Netflix… Read more
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BTOB’s Yook Sung Jae Will Take You to Paradise on His Fan Meet
By: Marai Claudel Friday the 13th is going to be a lucky day for Philippine Melodies as BTOB’s vocalist, Yook Sung Jae, will be meeting his fans for his first solo fan meet entitled 2018 Yook Sung Jae Fan Meeting in Manila “PARADISE” on July 13, 2018, 5:00PM at the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent Melodies (BTOB’s… Read more
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Everything About Super Show 7
By Stephanie Ellao Five years of waiting has doubled, even tripled the excitement of ELFs (Super Junior fandom name), as they got ready for the shortest saving they could ever make for the Super Show 7 in Manila last June 30, 2018. Members Leeteuk, Heechul, Siwon, Donghae, Yesung, Shindong and Eunhyuk finally returned to… Read more
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