These Pictures Show Just How Far BTS, BTOB, And GFRIEND Have Come
Although it may be hard to believe now, BTS, BTOB, and GFRIEND once struggled to gain popularity in the K-Pop industry. It didn’t help that they came from small and medium companies, which meant they started from humble beginnings and worked their way up to global success—a feat that is almost unheard of in the industry. […]
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.
How Would IU Serenade Her Future Husband?
Top superstar IU is no stranger to the subject of marriage. After all, she has already asked her father about what he’ll do when she gets married in the future. And she has even talked about her ideal man as someone who can live a long life, so that they can enjoy their marriage for a long […]
10+ Times Red Velvet And MAMAMOO Were The Cutest BFFs That Will Make Your MamaVelvet Heart Flutter
Nothing brings greater joy than seeing the girls of Red Velvet and MAMAMOO display their adorable friendships. Here are 10+ interactions between the groups that will make you a MamaVelvet stan for life. Your browser does not support video. 1. Yeri and Seulgi attended MAMAMOO’s 4Seasons F/W concert. View this post on Instagram [] 고마워 ⠀⠀⠀ #마마무콘서트 #마마무 […]
Yook Sung-jae will join the military band
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 and […]
This Former YG Entertainment Trainee Almost Debuted With BIGBANG — Here’s Why He Didn’t And What He’s Doing Now
Before BIGBANG debuted as a five-membered boy group in 2006, YG Entertainment actually had these three trainees scoped out for the group: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Han Hyun Soo. Five-membered BIGBANG in early-debut days Throughout G-Dragon and Taeyang’s traineeship with the agency, the young Han Hyun Soo also prepared for debut alongside the members. The young Han […]