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.
10+ Times Red Velvet And MAMAMOO Were The Cutest BFFs That Will Make Your MamaVelvet Heart Flutter
Advertisements 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 […]
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. […]
Jin’s BTS Mattel Doll Made Its Acting Debut Before The Real Jin, And The Reactions Are Gold
Advertisements On April 29, Jin and Jungkook made their acting debuts in Selena Gomez‘s new “Boyfriend” music video. Or rather, their BTS Mattel dolls did. Fans have been eagerly awaiting “Actor Jin’s” debut, but this isn’t what they had in mind! 1. This is why you should always read the fine print 2. *screams in Worldwide Handsome* ACTOR HUMAN JIN NOT ACTOR […]
Chen is a father and EXO-Ls shower him with love
Advertisements EXO’s Chen is officially a daddy. SM confirms that his wife gave birth to a daughter today, April 29, according to the report of Korean entertainment site Soompi. Chen, whose real name is Kim Jong-dae, announced his marriage in January through a letter. EXO-Ls (fandom name) were up in arms protecting him from expulsion […]
Here Are All The Winners From The 2020 Brand Consumer Loyalty Awards
Advertisements The BCLI (Brand Consumer Loyalty Index) released the list of winners for their Korean celebrity awards, and here are all of the winners. 1. Indie/Folk Artist: 10CM 2. Rising Star – Male Idol: AB6IX 3. Singer-Songwriter: AKMU 4. Boy Group: V.O.S 5. Male Soloist: Kang Daniel 6. Name Actor – Drama: Kang Ha Neul […]
Top 5 Kpop MVs: It’s All About the Visuals
Advertisements There’s something about combining an amazing video with an amazing song that elevates the whole experience. I loveloveLOVE music, but I love a good music video even more. Come see which MVs’ visuals grabbed my attention this week! I just added the Hoppipolla album to my New Kpop to Spin playlist on Spotify — […]
8 Times Girl Group Idols Served Completely Different Vibes In The Same Clothes
Advertisements K-Pop idols are always on top of the latest trends, so it’s not surprising to see them wearing the same outfits. What is surprising is just how different they can look in the same clothes. Take a look at these 8 times female idols (and 1 male idol) put their own style twist on the same […]
GOT7 B-sides for Every Mood
Advertisements It’s common knowledge to never judge a group by their title track. A K-Pop group’s B-sides define their synergy and color, most of the time even more than their title tracks. GOT7 is a group composed of seven different personalities with conflicting preferences—something that can be observed when you listen to their solo songs. […]