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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
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