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.
7 Idols With Medical Conditions Who Brave It All To Stand On Stage
Advertisements Behind all the glitz and glamor, idols have their fair share of troubles and concerns, the same as the rest of us. There are some that have also been revealed to suffer serious medical conditions, those that they live with even today. Here are 7 idols who suffer from a medical condition, but continue […]
Here are some KPop Recommendations
Advertisements Sometimes you want to find new music to enjoy, but it’s hard to find a new song that fits the kind of mood you’re in. This list can help! There are 20 songs on this list that you’ve probably heard of and might love, and 20 songs paired with each that have a similar […]
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 […]
[Album Review] HA:TFELT – 1719
Advertisements The former Wonder Girls member breaks out of her shell and consolidates herself as a true soloist with her first album 1719. HA:TFELT does not contain herself within the ‘picture-perfect’ supposed life of a celebrity and strives to reveal different, sometimes harsh, aspects of her life. This album tells the story of a great […]
9 Former K-Pop Idols Who Are Now Parents
Advertisements K-Pop idols getting into relationships is always a touchy topic, as some netizens and fans can react negatively to the news. This eventually goes away once idols get to a certain age. Some idols even quit the idol life once they get married. Here are 9 former K-Pop idols who are now parents. 1. […]
Yook Sung-jae to enlist in the Military next week
Advertisements Actor, singer and BTOB member Yook Sung-jae announced that he will enlist in the military on May 11. He made the announcement on his Instagram post on May 3, the day after his birthday. He first thanked the BTOB’s fandom, Melody. The young actor just turned 25. He told his fans that he checked […]
A Fangirl’s Drama Review: How to Buy a Friend
Advertisements I don’t often watch high school themed dramas, but when How to Buy a Friend came across my radar, my curiosity was piqued. With the chance to see a couple of familiar faces, in an easily bingeable 4-hour mini-drama format, I made the snap decision to give this webtoon-turned-drama a go! Was it worth […]
K-Drama Fans Expected These 5 Shows To Flop — But Ended Up Falling In Love With Them
Advertisements Avid K-Drama fans have trained well — with series after series after series. They can now sniff out a hit-in-the-making by simply looking at the title and the cast. Some dramas exude that blockbuster energy, some don’t. Here are 5 times these fans’ radars have been way off though. K-Drama fans initially expected these […]