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ACTOR TRIVIA: 8 Things About Netflix’s “One Piece” Live Action” Actor Mackenyu (Who Plays Zoro)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 2, 2023September 7, 2023

#7: Mackenyu is married to a non-celebrity.

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  • Asian Avenue

“Alice In Borderland” Actress Tsuchiya Tao And Katayose Ryota Are Set To Get Married, Also Expecting Their First Child

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 1, 2023January 1, 2023

The two wrote a joint letter announcing their marriage.

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  • Asian Avenue

WATCH: Webtoon “Lookism” Is Set To Have An Animated Adaptation Via Netflix

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 26, 2022October 26, 2022

The popular Webtoon will now have an animated version.

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  • Asian Avenue

“Itaewon Class” Will Have A Japanese Version Starring Takeuchi Ryoma

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

The Japanese version is titled “Roppongi Class”—named after Japan’s entertainment district.

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  • Anime

LIST: 9 Zombie + Romance Series, Film, And Webtoons To Watch And Read After “All Of Us Are Dead”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

If you’re into both the zombie and romance genres, then this list is for you.

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  • Asian Avenue

Japanese Stars Masaki Suda And Komatsu Nana Are Now Married

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

Japanese stars Masaki Suda (28) and Komatsu Nana (25) are now married. The two starred in various film together such as “Drowning Love” and “Tapestry.”

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  • Asian Avenue

BINGE-WATCH LIST: 9 Asian Survival Game Series To Watch After “Squid Game”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 19, 2021September 23, 2021

If thrilling survival games are your thing, here are 9 Asian dramas you can add to your binge-watch list.

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  • Asian Avenue

PH’s First Olympic Gold Medalist — Our Weightlifting Fairy Hidilyn Diaz — Is Actually A Korean Drama Fan

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

She’s a fan of Song Hye Kyo, Lee Min Ho, Kim Go Eun, Shin Hye Sun, and many more!

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  • Asian Avenue

“Mr. Queen” Cast Members Completed Filming The Drama’s Final Episode

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 1, 2021January 1, 2021

Kim Jung Hyun and Shin Hye Sun’s drama, “Mr. Queen,” completed filming for their final episode.

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  • Anime

Anime Recommendation If You’re Still Not Over “The King: Eternal Monarch”: “Ni No Kuni” 2019

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 1, 2020August 8, 2020

If you love the parallel worlds concept from Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun’s…

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Features

  • FIRST IMPRESSION REVIEW: “The Worst Of Evil”—A Bloody Action Series As Its Premise, But Surprisingly Has A Heart-Tugging Side

    September 27, 2023
  • Go Hyun Jung Opens Up About Working With Nana And Lee Han Byeol For The Main Role In “Mask Girl”; Also Talks About Mo Mi’s Feelings Toward Her Child, Mi Mo

    September 9, 2023
  • FILM REVIEW: Here are 7 Reasons To Watch “Concrete Utopia” Starring Lee Byung Hun, Park Seo Jun, And Park Bo Young In Philippine Cinemas On September 20

    September 8, 2023
  • FILM REVIEW: 4 Reasons To Watch “Past Lives”—starring Greta Lee And Yoo Teo—An Oridinary Story With Extraordinary Storytelling

    September 7, 2023
  • ENDING EXPLAINED: Did Kim Kyung Ja Knew That Kim Mi Mo Is Her Grandchild?—The Director Of “Mask Girl” Answers In An Interview

    September 3, 2023

Recommendation

  • FIRST IMPRESSION REVIEW: 7 Reasons To Watch Disney+’s “Moving”—A Star-Studded Fantasy Series

    August 9, 2023
  • Korean Drama Review: 7 Reasons To Watch “King The Land”, A Romantic Comedy Done Right—Starring Im Yoona and Lee Junho via Netflix

    June 25, 2023
  • “Revenant” Korean Drama Review: Spine-Chilling Mystery Thriller Series With A Compelling Plot—Starring Kim Tae Ri via Disney+

    June 24, 2023

Korean Drama Lists

  • LIST: Upcoming Korean Dramas And Films To Premiere In February 2023 (Trailers And Where To Watch)

    February 1, 2023
  • LIST: 10 Korean Dramas Starring Versatile Actress Park Eun Bin To Watch After “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”

    August 19, 2022
  • 7 Historical Medical Dramas (And Where To Watch Some Of Them)

    August 15, 2022
  • LIST: 9 Zombie + Romance Series, Film, And Webtoons To Watch And Read After “All Of Us Are Dead”

    February 7, 2022
  • BINGE-WATCH LIST: 10 Korean Dramas And Films Set In The 1980s

    January 16, 2022

Reviews

  • FIRST IMPRESSION REVIEW: “The Worst Of Evil”—A Bloody Action Series As Its Premise, But Surprisingly Has A Heart-Tugging Side

    September 27, 2023
  • “Behind Your Touch” Korean Drama Review: 7 Reasons To Watch This Unserious Yet Serious, Funny But Thrilling Series—Starring Han Ji Min, Lee Min Ki, And EXO’s Suho

    August 27, 2023
  • REVIEW: Netflix’s “Mask Girl”—Disturbing And Dark, Yet Also A Well-Written Work Of Art

    August 20, 2023
  • FIRST IMPRESSION REVIEW: 7 Reasons To Watch Disney+’s “Moving”—A Star-Studded Fantasy Series

    August 9, 2023
  • Korean Drama Review: 7 Reasons To Watch “King The Land”, A Romantic Comedy Done Right—Starring Im Yoona and Lee Junho via Netflix

    June 25, 2023

First Impressions

  • FIRST IMPRESSION REVIEW: 7 Reasons Why You Should Watch “River Where The Moon Rises” (And Who Would Love This Type Of Drama)

    February 18, 2021
  • FIRST IMPRESSION REVIEW: “Zombie Detective” Gives A Fresh Take To The Popular Zombie Genre

    September 25, 2020

Trivia

  • ACTOR TRIVIA: 8 Things About Netflix’s “One Piece” Live Action” Actor Mackenyu (Who Plays Zoro)

    September 2, 2023
  • ACTOR TRIVIA: 8 Things About “The Uncanny Counter 2” Actor Jo Byeong Kyu (Who Plays So Mun)

    August 28, 2023
  • ACTRESS TRIVIA: 7 Things About “The Glory” And “The Uncanny Counter 2” Villainess Kim Hieora

    August 21, 2023
  • ACTOR TRIVIA: 12 Things About Lee Sang Heon (Who Plays Minho In Netflix’s “XO, Kitty”) + His Instagram Account And Next Project

    May 23, 2023
  • “XO, Kitty” Stars Kim Gia And Lee Sang Heon Reveal That They’re Siblings In Real Life

    May 20, 2023

Korean Drama Updates

  • Lee Jae Wook And Jo Bo Ah To Star In Upcoming Netflix Series “Hong Rang”

    September 21, 2023
  • “Strong Girl Kang Nam Soon” To Premiere Via Netflix + Watch Trailer

    September 21, 2023
  • EXO’s Suho On Preparing For His Role In “Behind Your Touch”: “I stayed [in convenience stores] for quite a long time pretending to decide what to buy”

    August 12, 2023
  • Lee Jun Ho In Talks To Star In The Netflix Korean Series Adaptation Of The Webtoon “Cashero”

    July 13, 2023
  • Jeon Jong Seo, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Soo Hyuk, And More To Join Upcoming TVING Historical Drama “Empress Woo”

    July 13, 2023

Beauty

  • Song Kang Is Coming To Manila For A Fun Meet Via Beauty Brand DEOPROCE

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

    March 29, 2022
  • Guess Who’s BYS Cosmetics PH’s Newest Endorser

    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
  • K-BEAUTY: Here’s The Exact Lipstick Song Hye Kyo Used In “Now, We Are Breaking Up”

    January 7, 2022

Fashion

  • BENCH Releases Ticket Prices And Fan Benefir Details To Ahn Hyo Seop’s “Here And Now” Show

    September 16, 2023
  • WATCH: Who Is Penshoppe’s Newest Endorser?

    May 17, 2023
  • Wi Ha Jun Is Coming To Manila For His BENCH Fan Meeting—And Here’s How You Can Get Tickets

    April 29, 2023
  • ITZY Is Back In Manila For Their BENCH Fan Meeting

    April 15, 2023
  • Here’s Where You Can Get Oh In Joo’s (Kim Go Eun) Heels In “Little Women”

    September 26, 2022

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
  • K-CAFE: Seollem Shop In Baguio Is Inspired by “Hometown-Cha-Cha-Cha”

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

    February 6, 2022
  • Yoon Hye Jin’s (Shin Min Ah) Dental Clinic In “Hometown Cha Cha Cha” Is Now A Restaurant Open To The Public

    February 5, 2022

Travel

  • KDRAMA SET TOUR: The Oh Sisters Apartment And The Won Family Mansion In “Little Women”

    September 27, 2022
  • KDRAMA LOCATION: Here’s Where “The Law Cafe” Is Actually Located

    September 27, 2022
  • K-DRAMA LOCATION: Here’s Where Hanbada Law Firm Is Located (+ The Place Where Lee Jun Ho Confessed)

    August 4, 2022
  • Korean Drama Filming Location: The Tree Jang Uk Promised To Climb With Mu Deok In “Alchemy Of Souls”; Also Featured In “Hotel Del Luna”

    July 11, 2022
  • TRAVEL: Gangnam, Seoul—Attractions You Can Visit During A 5-Minute Quick Stroll

    July 8, 2022

2021 Korean Dramas

2020 Korean Dramas

Music

  • Korean Crime-Thriller Film “Target” To Premiere Via Philippine Cinemas On October 18—Starring Shin Hae Sun, Kang Tae Oh

    September 29, 2023
  • WATCH: Kim SEJEONG Releases “Top Or Cliff” Official Music Video

    September 4, 2023
  • The ASIA ARTIST AWARDS Is Set To Happen In The Philippines This December 14, 2023—In Partnership With Pulp Live World

    September 3, 2023
  • BamBam Is Coming Back To Manila This September 22; Sandara Park To Become His Special Guest

    September 1, 2023
  • Asia Artist Awards 2023 Will Be Held In The Philippines—As Confirmed By Pulp Live World

    August 31, 2023

Events

  • Kim Sejeong Cried Due To Gratitude During Her 1st Manila Sold-Out Concert

    October 2, 2023

Anime

  • LIST: 9 Zombie + Romance Series, Film, And Webtoons To Watch And Read After “All Of Us Are Dead”

    February 7, 2022

Webtoon

  • WATCH: Netflix Releases Teaser And Key Arts Of Upcoming Korean Drama Adaptation Of The Webtoon “Doona!”—Starring Bae Suzy And Yang Se Jong

    September 22, 2023
  • REVIEW: “Pure Villain”, A Complicated Love Story Between A Hero And A “Villain” — Webtoon

    February 10, 2023
  • SPOTTED: Kim So Hyun And Chae Jong Hyeop Filming For Upcoming Drama “Is It Fate?”

    November 14, 2022
  • WATCH TRAILER: Cha Eun Woo, Han So Hee, Lee Soo Hyuk Are The “Leads” Of Web Novel “The Villainess Is Marriotte” (About The Story + Where To Read)

    September 27, 2022
  • WATCH: Webtoon “Lookism” Is Set To Have An Animated Adaptation Via Netflix

    September 26, 2022

Translated to Korean Articles

  • “사이코지만 괜찮아”가 속편을 제작할 자격이 있는 5가지 이유

    September 18, 2020

Other Asian Dramas

  • “2gether: The Series” Stars Bright And Win To Join The Cast Of “Meteor Garden” Thailand As The Main Leads

    September 16, 2020

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