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Month: August 2021

  • Asian Avenue

K-CAFE: There’s A Café Dedicated To SHINee Located In The Philippines

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 15, 2021August 20, 2021

Sincerely, Shawols Cafe is a SHINee-inspired café. The place offers coffee, milktea, rice meals, ramyeon, breakfast meals, and many more — with all individual items from their menu being less than 200 pesos.

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Korean Movies to Watch this August on Viu

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 14, 2021August 29, 2021

Great films are meant to be rewatched, hidden gems are meant to be shared. Ready your popcorn for a movie marathon – from the critically-acclaimed, Parasite, to highly-recommended films Unforgettable, My Wife Got Married, Bank Attack, and Shadows In The Palace.

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  • Asian Avenue

EXO’s Kyungsoo In Talks To Star In A Drama As A Prosecutor

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 13, 2021August 17, 2021

He is tapped to star as s a clumsy and rebellious prosecutor.

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GFRIEND’s Yuju Is In Talks To Sign With Kang Daniel’s Agency, KONNECT Entertainment

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 12, 2021August 17, 2021

Kang Daniel, who debuted as a member of Wanna One, is the CEO of KONNECT Entertainment.

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  • Press Release

Winners Of Globe Kmmunity PH’s First-ever K’tizens’ Choice Awards

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

The results are in! Did your hallyu faves and idols make the cut in Globe Kmmunity PH’s first-ever K’tizens’ Choice Awards?

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iQiyi Arrives On Amazon Fire TV

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

As part of the company’s global expansion plans, this partnership will see iQiyi bringing thousands of Asian Entertainment to users of Amazon Fire TV including the Philippines and the rest of the world.

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  • Asian Avenue

ACTOR TRIVIA: 7 Things About Son Sang Yeon from “Racket Boys” And “All Of Us Are Dead”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 9, 2021February 1, 2022

Son Sang Yeon plays the captain of the badminton team, Bang Yoon Dam, in “Racket Boys.” Here are 5 things you might want to know about him.

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RUNNING MAN Cast Members Will Have An Online Fan Meeting On September 5

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

In 2021, Running Man will meet longing fans online for the first time. A new type of stage and show that people will enjoy is going to be created. The stage plans to shed light on each cast member.

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Song Hye Kyo And Jang Ki Yong’s Upcoming Drama “Now, We’re Breaking Up” Will Premiere As A Viu Original

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 9, 2021November 7, 2021

Robust growth underpinned by strong content lineup and strengthened partner ecosystem • Announcing next most anticipated Korean Viu Original Now, We Are Breaking Up featuring stellar cast of Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong.

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QUICK EPISODE RECAP: “Nevertheless” Episode 8 — Girl Love, A New Guy, Confessions, And Nabi’s Decisions

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

SPOILER WARNING

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  • Asian Avenue

BINGE-WATCH LIST: 12 Korean Dramas And Films Featuring GL (Girls’ Love)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 8, 2021August 24, 2021

From the actual romantic relationships to familial love and even just some strong female friendship bonds, here are 12 series and movies featuring Girls’ Love.

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K-BEAUTY: 5 Reasons Why Hyaluronic Acid Is Good For Your Skin

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 8, 2021August 10, 2021

There are many skincare products containing various types of “acids” these days, and one of the popular ones is Hyaluronic Acid. But what exactly is Hyaluronic Acid and how will they contribute to your overall skincare routine in achieving glowing skin.

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  • Asian Avenue

ACTRESS TRIVIA: 8 Things About Yoon Seo Ah (who plays Seo Ji Wan in “Nevertheless”)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021

If you’re curious about Yoon Seo A (who play Seo Ji Wan in “Nevertheless”), here are 7 things about her.

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  • Press Release

Mark your calendars: Kmmunity PH’s first-ever K’tizens’ Choice Awards happens on August 7!

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

The K’tizens have spoken and the countdown to the first-ever K’tizens’ Choice Awards begins! On Saturday, August 7 at 6 PM, head over to Globe’s Kmmunity PH Facebook page to join like-minded passionate K-fans for an exciting evening of all things hallyu!

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  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Summit Technologies has launched Quento, a mobile app that curates content that’s specific to every user.

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  • Asian Avenue

BINGE-WATCH LIST: Korean Dramas Set To Premiere This August 2021

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Dramas with different genres — romance, comedy, makjang and heavy drama, action, and historical — will be premiering this August 2021!

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  • Asian Avenue

Jung Hae In And Pyo Ye Jin To Star In Lee Je Hoon’s Directorial Debut Film

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 6, 2021August 7, 2021

Lee Je Hoon (from “Where Stars Land” and “Taxi Driver”) will debut as a director via his original series “UNFRAMED.”

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  • Press Release

Fuel Your Fandom With Limited Edition BLACKPINK Merchandise Up For Grabs From Globe At Home

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

Looking for something to add to your growing BLACKPINK collection? Amplify your love for BLACKPINK’s JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA with exclusive and limited edition BLACKPINK merchandise only from Globe At Home.

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  • Asian Avenue

Seo Ji Hye And Yoon Kye Sang Are In Talks To Star In “Kiss Sixth Sense”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

“Kiss Sixth Sense” is also a Webtoon.

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  • Asian Avenue

Han So Hee Drops Out From Film With Ju Ji Hoon Due To Health-Related Reasons

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

She was advised to drop out.

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  • Asian Avenue

Son Ye Jin And Jeon Mi Do Are Confirmed To Star In “Thirty-Nine”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

Lee Tae Hwan (from “Secret Royal Inspector”) and Yeo Woo Jin (from “Introverted Boss”) are in talks for the series.

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  • Asian Avenue

iQiyi’s K-Playlist: New Korean Films and Series with tvN Blockbusters

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021

From the successful launch of its first Korean original “My Roommate Is A Gumiho,” iQiyi adds more original and exclusive Korean films and series, along with a collection of critically-acclaimed tvN films to be streamed on its international service.

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  • Asian Avenue

SF9’s Chani and Kang Min Ah In Talks To Star In Romance Drama “Miracle”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

The two also both starred in “True Beauty.”

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  • Asian Avenue

SF9’s Dawon (from “Doom At Your Service”) To Star As The Male Lead In An Upcoming Series

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

He played the younger brother of Park Bo Young, Tak Seon Kyung, in “Doom At Your Service.”

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  • Asian Avenue

UPDATE: Choi Soo Young And Jang Geun Suk Will No Longer Star In “Country Diary”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 2, 2021September 16, 2021

The series is about a veterinarian from Seoul who got assigned to a rural village.

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  • Asian Avenue

QUICK EPISODE RECAP: “Nevertheless” Episode 7 — Breakups, Temptations, And More Confessions

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 1, 2021August 9, 2021

SPOILER WARNING

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