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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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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 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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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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Light Up The Night with Jinro Light
Article By Trisha Inocencio HiteJinro Co. Ltd., the company that brought us the number one selling spirit brand in the world, Jinro, introduced its newest product, Jinro Light to the press last June 28, 2018 at Cove Manila. Jinro Light is the first light soju in the world that has a lower alcohol content… Read more
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First Korean Architectural Film Festival kicks off Manila
By Mikhaela Javier A collaboration between Korean Cultural Center (KCC), Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Seoul International Architecture Film Festival, the first ever Korean Architectural Film Festival kicked off last June 1-3 at Cinematheque Center Manila. Series of Korean and Filipino architectural documentaries were prepared for screening and forums wherein the audience… Read more
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Eight Ladies, One Crown. Who will be Miss Korea Philippines 2018?
Article by: Trisha Inocencio As you all know, candidates for beauty pageants should be beautiful and smart. But, Miss Korea Philippines’ candidates are way beyond that. Aside from those traits, these lovely ladies emanate charisma, confidence, grace, and poise. During the Q&A portion of the press briefing held last April 28 at the ballroom… Read more
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A Korean Odyssey: Series Highlight Video
Oh Yeon-seo and Lee Seung-Gi in A Korean Odyssey. Photo courtesy of Netflix Fantasy, romance, comedy, drama, adventure ⎼ A Korean Odyssey has all the elements we love in Korean shows. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s a series highlight video (MOV | MP4) to convince you to get started! A Korean Odyssey, a… Read more
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Netflix debuts new teaser for K-variety BUSTED!
Image courtesy of Netflix. From top K-variety producers Cho Hyo-jin, Chang Hyuk-jae, and Kim Joo-hyung (Running Man, X-Man, and Family Outing), BUSTED! is a new Netflix Original produced in Korea. In the K-variety series, 7 bumbling detectives set out to solve a fun-packed mystery in each episode. Watch the teaser HERE for a sneak peek!… Read more
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Netflix releases key art for BUSTED!
Netflix has revealed its first key art for Busted!, a new Netflix Original K-variety, which will be released globally to Netflix members on May 4. In the key art, the 7 bumbling detectives all show surprise and shock in their own way over a mysterious person lying down on the floor, showing a preview of… Read more
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Up Close and Personal with Lee Jeong Min
Article and Interview by: Trisha Inocencio and Marai Claudel Interview Transcript: Marai Claudel Photographer: Adcel Faurillo With undeniable boy next door looks and great athletic capabilities, Ian (his english name) is set to melt the hearts of not just the Pinay football fans but K-Fangirls as well, with his shy personality and tall physique, fangirls… Read more
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White Tree Korean Premium Cafe
My White Tree Experience by Stephanie Ellao For those of you who are looking for a place to chill, study, or catch up with family and friends, I highly recommend White Tree Cafe. The cafe has comfy tables and chairs, adequate power sockets, free wifi connection, and a classy ambiance that will surely give you an… Read more