ABS-CBN Books launches “Hello Hallyu,” the very first local-based fan book on Korean culture
The Korean wave or Hallyu refers to the popularity of Korean culture globally, which started in the 1990s. The Philippines, of course, was not spared from this trend, and has now fully embraced all forms of Hallyu—
K-pop, K-drama, K-beauty, K-fashion, and even K-food. But while Korean culture spread like wildfire in the whole country, we never really understood how it began, how it grew, and how big is its impact now in our own culture.
Top 5 Recap: Hospital Playlist Episode 7
Advertisements This week was heavy on the slice of life feel, and less focused on any one person. Way more time was spent in the operating room, which wasn’t as bad as it could have been. Still, we had all the fun we’ve come to expect from this show. Second Chances At our little gossip […]
Yook Sung-jae will join the military band
Advertisements BTOB member, actor and singer Yook Sung-jae will join the military band after receiving his basic military training. According to Daum’s entertainment news site, My Daily, Yook passed the application to join the military band. His enlistment starts on May 11. Other idols who served in the military band include fellow BTOB member Changsub […]
Ji Chang-wook joins #ThanksTo challenge after Kang Ha-neul tags him
Advertisements Actor Ji Chang-wook joined the “Thanks To” challenge after fellow actor Kang Ha-neul tagged him. The two worked together in the musical “Shinheung Military Academy” while both were serving their military service. Kang was challenged by “When the Camellia Blooms” co-star Oh Jung-se in the challenge he posted May 2. The actor called the […]
One of our favorite things — The King: Eternal Monarch
Advertisements The Fangirls have been enthusiastically watching The King: Eternal Monarch this last week and we are really excited to share all our thoughts about this fun, romantic, fantasy of a drama. Hopefully, we will convince our readers to watch with us! Lee Min Ho is back! Kmuse: Emperor Lee Gon might be my all-time […]
INTERVIEW: ‘Time to Hunt’ is custom-fit for Lee Je hoon
Advertisements There was no way Lee Je-hoon was going to turn down working in the film “Time to Hunt.” How could he when the lead character in the film was written for him? Director Yoon Sung-hyun told him from the start that Jun-seok was his. Lee made a name for himself after starring in dramas […]
Lee Seung-gi tags Suzy Bae and Cha Eun-woo in the ‘Thanks To challenge’
Advertisements Count on Lee Seung-gi to participate in a worthy cause. He posts a photo on May 1 with his right hand doing the thumbs up sign while an open left hand supports its weight. This is the Thanks To Challenge launched by the Korean Government on April 21. The challenge aims to encourage its […]
Kim Tae Hee Says She Made Lee Kyu Hyung an Offer After His Spectacular Acting in “Hi Bye, Mama!”
Advertisements Kim Tae Hee recently spoke in an interview with Sports Joseon about her recent success in the drama, Hi Bye, Mama! and her spectacular chemistry with co-star Lee Kyu Hyung. Hi Bye, Mama! was a huge success due to its heartwarming storylines and amazing actors, but what gained the most praise was the chemistry between […]
“Itaewon Class” Actor Kim Dong Hee Hushes Past Criticism With His Chilling New Netflix Series
Advertisements As the envious Jang Geun Soo in the popular K-Drama Itaewon Class, actor Kim Dong Hee faced some viewer criticism for “lacking the charisma to be a villain character.” In his new Netflix original series Extracurricular, however, Kim Dong Hee singlehandedly hushes these past complaints… … with his most chilling portrayal of the moral-less, psychopathic, outsider […]