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Month: November 2020

  • Headliner Manila

WATCH: EXO’s Kai Debuts With Solo Track “Mmmh”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 30, 2020

SM Entertainment releases music video for Kai’s first track “Mmmh.”

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  • Headliner Manila

WATCH: ENHYPEN Debuts With “Given-Taken”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

ENHYPEN debuts today.

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  • Asian Avenue

The Chuseok Scene In “Start-up” Episode 13 Actually Meant So Much To Kim Seon Ho’s Characer, Han Ji Pyeong

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 29, 2020

Remember how his “wish” was to spend Chuseok with his “family”?

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Korean Film “The Call” Ending Explanation And Theories

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 29, 2020November 29, 2020

Here’s what could have happened.

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  • Asian Avenue

ACTRESS TRIVIA: 9 Things About Jeon Jong Seo (Who Plays Tokyo In “Money Heist Korea”) + Her Instagram Account

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 28, 2020June 25, 2022

Here are some 8 things you might want to know about the actress.

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  • Asian Avenue

Meet Jeon Jong Seo, Young Sook from the thriller film “The Call”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

Here are some 8 things you might want to know about the actress.

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  • Asian Avenue

Park Hyung Sik Takes His Final Military Leave

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 27, 2020

Welcome back, Park Hyung Sik!

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  • Press Release

Viu Philippines Launches Tagalog-Dubbed Content To Make KDrama More Accessible

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 26, 2020

Dubbed Series “Emergency Couple” and “When the Weather is Fine” will start November 20.

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  • Asian Avenue

WATCH TRAILER: Lee Jong Suk and Park Eun Bin Stars In The Film “The Witch: Part 2”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 25, 2020May 12, 2022

Lee Jong Suk will reportedly appear in the upcoming 2021 film “‘The Witch: Part 2” starring “Itaewon Class” actress Kim Dami and veteran actress Cho Min Su.

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  • Asian Avenue

Lee Jong Suk Is In Talks To Appear In The Film “The Witch: Part 2”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 25, 2020

Lee Jong Suk will reportedly appear in the upcoming 2021 film “‘The Witch: Part 2” starring “Itaewon Class” actress Kim Dami and veteran actress Cho Min Su.

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  • Asian Avenue

5 Of Nam Joo Hyuk’s Confirmed Korean Drama And Film Projects This 2020

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

After signing with Management SOOP, Nam Joo Hyuk was confirmed to star in five different projects.

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Suzy Bae As Seo Dal Mi’s Lipstick During Her “Breakup Date” Is Called “Not Flirting,” And It’s Heartbreaking

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Did you know that the color of Seo Dal Mi (portrayed by Bae Suzy) is called “130 Not Flirting” as part of Lancome’s L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte?

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  • Asian Avenue

Here’s Where You Can Order Kim Seon Ho As Han Ji Pyeong’s “Confession Noodles,” Bibim Guksu

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Remember how Mr. Han Ji Pyeong confessed that he liked Seo Dal Mi while mixing noodles? Those noodles are called Bibim Guksu, or spicy mixed noodles.

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  • Accessories

Bae Suzy As Seo Dal Mi’s Break-Up Date OOTD In “Start-up” Cost More Than 200,000 PHP

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

Did you know that her OOTD that day actually cost approximately 206,663.47 PHP?

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  • Headliner Manila

WATCH: GOT7 Releases Music Video For Comeback Track “Breath”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 23, 2020

“Breath” is part of their upcoming comeback album, “Breath of Love: Last Piece.”

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  • Asian Avenue

10 Things About Cho Tae Kwan (Also Known As Jasper Cho), The Actor Who Plays Alex Kwon From Silicon Valley

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

Cho Tae Kwan, also known as Jasper Cho, portrayed the character of 2STO’s Alex Kwon from Silicon Valley.

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  • Headliner Manila

Korean Diva Ailee Just Released A Tagalog Cover Of Martin Nievera’s “Kahit Isang Saglit,” And She Sounds Just Like A Filipino Singer!

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 22, 2020November 22, 2020

Her pronunciation is flawless, it sounds as if she was born and raised in the Philippines.

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  • Asian Avenue

Here Are Stores Where You Can Order Korean Corn Dogs

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

Halmoni’s corn dogs in “Start-up” are the staple snacks of her granddaughters Seo Dal Mi and In Jae, it is also one of Han Ji Pyeong’s comfort food throughout his adolescent years.

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  • Asian Avenue

Filming Location: Seo Dal Mi’s Halmoni First Corn Dog Place

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020

This place is also where Seo Dal Mi and Han Ji Pyeong started exchanging letters.

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  • Asian Avenue

Here’s Where You Can Pre-Order Official “Start-up” Merchandise

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020

Official “Start-up” merchandise will be available via Custom Mood!

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  • Asian Avenue

Filming Location: The Church Where Lee Jae Wook (as Sunwoo Jun) Crashed Go Ara’s (as Go Ra Ra) “Wedding”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 20, 2020November 21, 2020

In episodes 12 and 13 of “Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol,” Go Ra…

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  • Headliner Manila

WATCH: Minzy Releases Tagalog Version Of “Lovely”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 20, 2020

Former 2NE1 member Minzy releases a Tagalog version of “Lovely” via Viva Records.

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  • Asian Avenue

Kang Sora Is Reportedly Expecting Her First Child

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 19, 2020

The actress got married to a non-celebrity in August 2020.

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  • Asian Avenue

Netflix’s “Sweet Home” Releases Official Still Photos Of Song Kang, Lee Do Hyun, Lee Jin Wook, and Lee Si Young

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 19, 2020November 26, 2020

Netflix releases the first batch of teaser photos for the upcoming Netflix Original series “Sweet Home.

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  • Asian Avenue

“Start-up” Actor Kim Seon Ho Now Has 2 Million Followers On Instagram

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Kim Seon Ho started with less than 1 million followers before starring in “Start-up.”

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  • Headliner Manila

CNBLUE Releases MV For Their Comeback Track “Then, Now and Forever”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 17, 2020

CNBLUE (with members Yonghwa, Minhyuk, and Jungshin) released music video for “Then, Now and Forever,” as part of their comeback album “RE-CODE.”

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  • Headliner Manila

Aespa Releases Music Video For Debut Song “Black Mamba”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 17, 2020

SM Entertainment’s new girl group debuts with “Black Mamba.”

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  • Asian Avenue

“Secret Royal Inspector” Releases Main Poster

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

The series stars Kim Myung Soo, Kwon Nara, Lee Yi Kyung.

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  • Asian Avenue

Korean Drama Thoughts: Nam Do San’s Identity in “Start-up”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020

I think one of the reasons why Nam Do San can be a bit taciturn with low self-esteem — aside from being unable to reach his parents’ expectations — is due to what happened during his childhood. *spoiler warning* Nam Do San resorted to cheating, albeit unintentional, during the Mathematical Olympiad tests.

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  • Asian Avenue

Four Of Bae Suzy’s (As Seo Dal Mi) Bags In Start-Up That Are Over 100,000 Pesos

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 15, 2020January 8, 2025

Here are some of the bags she was spotted using throughout the series as her character, Seo Dal Mi.

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Trivia

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    May 23, 2023
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Korean Drama Lists

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    July 13, 2020
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Korean Drama Updates

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Beauty

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    March 7, 2023
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    January 7, 2023
  • K-Beauty: Shin Hari’s (Kim Sejeong) Full Skincare Routine In “Business Proposal” + Where To Get The Products

    March 29, 2022
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    February 4, 2022
  • Here’s Where You Can Buy Yeon Su’s (Kim Dami) Jujube Tea For Choi Ung (Choi Woo Shik) In “Our Beloved Summer” + Its Health Benefits

    January 11, 2022

Fashion

  • Here’s Where You Can Get Oh In Joo’s (Kim Go Eun) Heels In “Little Women”

    September 26, 2022
  • Shin Min Ah’s “Cinderella Shoes” That Got Washed Out By The Sea Priced At Almost 100,000 Pesos

    September 5, 2021
  • Korean Drama Fashion: The Earring Song Kang Gave To Han So Hee In “Nevertheless” Is Worth 17,500 Pesos

    July 18, 2021
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    April 4, 2021
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    March 7, 2021

Food

  • WATCH: Lee Seung Gi Holds A Surprise Charity Event In Manila For BBQ CHICKEN PH

    September 17, 2023
  • 5 Places To Buy Red Bean And Vegetable Buns That Na Hee Do And Baek Yi Jin Had In “Twenty Five Twenty One”

    March 27, 2022
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    February 22, 2022
  • Dunkin’ PH Features Kim Soo Hyun For Their Valentine’s Day Donuts (+ Where To Buy)

    February 6, 2022
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    February 5, 2022

Travel

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    September 27, 2022
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Anime

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Webtoon

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