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Category: Features

  • Asian Avenue

The Place Where Park Shin Hye (As Seo Hae) Celebrated Her Birthday Is Actually An Abandoned Amusement Park

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Yongma Land is located in Jungnang-gu, Seoul.

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  • Asian Avenue

Korean Drama Fashion: Jeon Yeo Bin’s (As Hong Cha Young) Tote Bag In “Vincenzo” Is Worth 25,000 PHP

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

The same tote bag was also seen in “Touch Your Heart” and “The World Of The Married.”

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  • Asian Avenue

Korean Drama Fashion: Song Joong Ki’s (As Vincenzo Cassano) Eyewear

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 14, 2021March 14, 2021

Vincenzo Cassano (portrayed by Song Joong Ki) wore Taylor Morris London’s The Raleigh during the court hearing episode of “Vincenzo.”

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  • Asian Avenue

Song Kang’s Korean Dramas As The Lead Character After “Love Alarm”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 13, 2021February 15, 2022

Here are all of Song Kang’s projects as the lead actor between 2020 – 2021.

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  • Asian Avenue

The Italy Scenes In “Vincenzo” Were Actually CGI

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 13, 2021March 14, 2021

Remember the Italy scenes in the first episode of “Vincenzo”? Those scenes might have looked like they were really filmed in Europe, but it was actually CGI (computer-generated images).

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  • Asian Avenue

REVIEW: 7 Reasons To Watch “She Would Never Know” (And Who Would Love This Type Of Drama)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 11, 2021March 12, 2021

If you’re still thinking about whether you should start streaming “She Would Never Know,” here are seven reasons to watch to help you decide.

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  • Asian Avenue

INTERVIEW: “She Would Never Know” Co-Stars Rowoon and Won Jin Ah Share Their First Impressions Of Each Other

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 8, 2021April 27, 2022

In an interview with Rowoon and Won Jin Ah via iQIYI Philippines, the two talked about their first impressions of each other.

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  • Asian Avenue

The Facade Of The Building Where The Court Hearing For Babel Group’s Lawsuit Took Place In “Vincenzo” Was Actually Filmed At A University

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

The scene where Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong Ki) and Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Bin) arrived to fight against Babel Group’s Pharmaceuticals via a court hearing was filmed at Sun Moon University, a private institution in Samryong-dong, Dongnam-gu in South Korea.

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  • Asian Avenue

Korean Food Feature: Seoul Milk (As Seen In “Vincenzo”)

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

One of Korea’s classic food products was featured in an episode of “Vincenzo,” the milk in a carton called Seoul Milk.

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  • Asian Avenue

Korean Drama Fashion: Lee Ji Ah’s OOTD In “The Penthouse 2” Episode 6 Is Worth 22,000 PHP

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

Lee Ji Ah’s comeback came with a bang, leaving both the viewers and Joo Dan Tae (portrayed by Uhm Ki Joon) #shookt.

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  • Asian Avenue

Vincenzo’s Car In Episode 5 Is Worth 19.4 Million Pesos

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

Their eye-catching grand entrance is all thanks to Vincenzo’s car, which is from the brand Italian luxury sports car brand Lamborghini.

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  • Asian Avenue

“The Penthouse 2” Actress Kim Hyun Soo (Who Plays Bae Rona) Portrayed The Young Jun Ji Hyun In My Love From The Star

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 6, 2021March 6, 2021

Kim Hyun Soo (who plays Bae Rona in “The Penthouse” seasons 1 and 2 portrayed Seo Yi Hwa and the young Cheon Song Yi (played by Jun Ji Hyun) in the hit series “My Love From The Star” back in 2013?

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  • Asian Avenue

“Sisyphus: The Myth” Timeline EXPLAINED + Theories

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 3, 2021April 9, 2021

“Sisyphus: The Myth” starring Park Shin Hye (as Seo Hae) and Jo Seung Woo (as Han Tae Sul) features a complex timeline. Here’s an explanation of what might have happened.

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  • Asian Avenue

Here Are “True Beauty” Actors Cha Eun Woo And Hwang In Yeop’s Exact Phone Cases

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 3, 2021March 4, 2021

The phones cases that “True Beauty” actors Cha Eun Woo (who portrayed Lee Suho) and Hwang In Yeop (who portrayed Han Seojun) are available online!

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  • Asian Avenue

Food Feature: Yin Yang Hot Pot In “She Would Never Know” (And Places Where It’s Available)

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

In an episode of “She Would Never Know,” Chae Hyun Seung (portrayed by SF9’s Rowoon) treated Yoon Song Ah’s (portrayed by Won Jin Ah) mother to a hot pot dinner, as the latter was craving for some.

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  • Asian Avenue

Korean Food Feature: Makgeolli (Also Known As Rice Wine) In “Vincenzo”

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

One of the key drinks in tvN’s “Vincenzo” is the Korean rice wine, also known as Makgeolli. In the series, Vincenzo Cassano (portrayed by Song Joong Ki) had some for the first time when he drank with lawyer Hong Yu Chan (portrayed by Yoo Jae Myung).

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  • Asian Avenue

10 Things You Might Want To Know About “Vincenzo” Actor Ok Taecyeon

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

Get to know the actor who plays Wusang Law Firm’s nerdy intern Jang Joon Woo — spoiler warning who is actually the head of Babel Group — Ok Taecyeon.

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The Watch Song Joong Ki Wore in An Episode Of “Vincenzo” Is Priced At Around 1,800,000 (1.8 Million) PHP

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Remember one of the watches Vincenzo Cassano (portrayed by Song Joong Ki) wore in the first episode of “Vincenzo”?

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  • Asian Avenue

Korean Drama Filming Location: Geumga Plaza Building in Song Joong Ki’s “Vincenzo”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Geumga Plaza, building which starts the main conflict in the first few episode of Song Joong Ki’s “Vincenzo.”

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  • Asian Avenue

Meet The Penthouse 2 Kids: Get To Know The Actors And Actress Who Played The Children From The Hera Place

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 28, 2021July 16, 2021

If you’re curious about “The Penthouse” season 1 and 2 children, here are some tidbits about them.

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  • Asian Avenue

Kim So Yeon’s (Who Plays Cheon Seo Jin) Wedding Gowns And Concert Dresses Are From This Bridal Shop

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

We may dislike her character, but it’s pretty impossible to not love Cheon Seo Jin’s (portrayed by Kim So Yeon) glamorous dresses in “The Penthouse” season 2.

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  • Asian Avenue

KOREAN BEAUTY: Here’s The Product That’s Closest Rowoon’s (As Chae Hyun Seung) “Makeup Renew Stick”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 23, 2021February 24, 2021

His idea is to solve the “panda look” that eyeliner and mascara users get when the product smudges.

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  • Asian Avenue

Song Joong Ki’s Pajama Sets In “Vincenzo” Are Priced At Almost 100,000 Pesos All In All

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

Vincenzo Cassano (portrayed by Song Joong Ki) donned various pajamas sets in the first two episodes of “Vincenzo.”

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  • Asian Avenue

Kim So Yeon’s (Who Plays Cheon Seo Jin) Leopard Print Coat In “The Penthouse 2” Is Priced At Around 41,000 Pesos

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

In the second episode of “The Penthouse 2,” Cheon Seo Jin (portrayed by veteran actress Kim So Yeon) was seen wearing an eye-catching coat during her rehearsal for her 20th anniversary concert.

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  • Asian Avenue

Here’s Where You Can Buy Chef Toto’s Truffle Porcini Spaghetti In Song Joong Ki’s “Vincenzo”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

If you’ve started craving for Italian food after watching Song Joong Ki’s new tvN drama, “Vincenzo,” here’s a place in Metro Manila where you can actually somewhat try the featured dish in episode one, Truffle Porcini Spaghetti.

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  • Asian Avenue

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 18, 2021February 24, 2021

If you’re still thinking whether you should try watching #ViuOriginal series “River Where The Moon Rises” starring Kim So Hyun, Jisoo, and Kang Ha Neul, here are 7 reasons why you should.

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10 Things You Might Want To Know About “Mr. Queen” Actor Na In Woo (Who Portrayed Kim Byeong In)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

He made us hate him, sympathize with him, and eventually love and hope for his happy ending. Here are ten things about Na In Woo, the actor who portrayed Kim Byeong In in “Mr. Queen.”

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  • Asian Avenue

INTERVIEW: Kim Myung Soo And Kwon Nara Talk About Their Chemistry In “Royal Secret Agent”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 7, 2021April 27, 2022

In an interview via iQIYI, lead stars Kim Myung Soo and Kwon Nara talked about their chemistry in the series.

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  • Asian Avenue

Get To Know Lim Jugyeong’s “Friend” In “True Beauty,” Oh Yu Jin As Joo Hye Mi

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Oh Yu Jin plays Joo Hye Min, Lim Jugyeong’s (portrayed by Moon Ga Young) “friend” from Yongpa High School that recently transferred to Saebom High School.

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  • Asian Avenue

Here’s The Facial Cleansing Device That Lim Jugeyong Used In “True Beauty”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 20, 2021January 22, 2021

The said product is by the home professional skincare solution brand VANAV.

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Features

  • BINGE-WATCH LIST: 5 Korean Dramas And Films About “The Red Sleeve” Yi San And Sung Deok Im (+ King Yeonjo And Crown Prince Sado)

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  • 10 Korean dramas featuring “Crash Landing on You” star Hyunbin

    March 10, 2020
  • The Convenience Store in “Backstreet Rookie” Is An Actual Convenience Store in Korea

    July 10, 2020

Recommendation

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    July 3, 2024
  • Korean Drama Review: “The 8 Show”—Until When Must The Show Go On?

    May 19, 2024
  • Netflix’s “Parasyte: The Grey” Korean Series Review: A new twist to a well-known story

    April 6, 2024

Reviews

  • KOREAN DRAMA REVIEW: Netflix’s “When Life Gives You Tangerines”—a drama that captures the sweetness and bitterness of life

    March 8, 2025
  • Netflix’s “Hierarchy” Korean Drama Review: Redefining The Symbol Of School Royalty

    June 7, 2024
  • Korean Drama Review: “The 8 Show”—Until When Must The Show Go On?

    May 19, 2024
  • Korean Drama First Impression Review: “The Atypical Family” (via Netflix)

    May 10, 2024
  • Netflix’s “Parasyte: The Grey” Korean Series Review: A new twist to a well-known story

    April 6, 2024

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 IMPRESSIONS: “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 Lists

  • 4 On-going Korean Dramas You Can Watch On Viu Philippines

    July 13, 2020
  • 4 More Korean Dramas To Watch If You Already Miss “The King: Eternal Monarch” actor Woo Do Hwan

    July 6, 2020

Korean Drama Updates

  • “Undercover Miss Hong” New Poster Reveal

    December 19, 2025
  • Yim Siwan and Seol In Ah To Reportedly Star In Upcoming Drama

    December 19, 2025
  • Romance or Revenge? Rain and Kim Ha Neul Shared Reasons to Watch Disney+’s “Red Swan”

    July 3, 2024
  • Park Sung Hoon to “Queen Of Tears” Character, Yoon Eun Seong: “I hate him, too”

    May 4, 2024
  • LOOK: Kim Soo Hyun Shows Off Baek Hyun Woo’s Wedding Ring in Instagram Posts

    May 2, 2024

Beauty

  • DEOPROCE’s Brand Ambassador Song Kang Shares The Most Important Part Of His Skin Care Routine; Wants To Visit Boracay And Tried Filipino

    March 7, 2023
  • 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

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
  • Korean Drama Fashion: Vincenzo’s Hand-Picked OOTD For Hong Cha Young Is Worth A Total Of 230,000 PHP

    April 4, 2021
  • Korean Drama Fashion: Lee Ji Ah’s OOTD In “The Penthouse 2” Episode 6 Is Worth 22,000 PHP

    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
  • 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

Music

  • Wanderland World: A Lineup of Wonders

    February 5, 2025
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: The Perfect Companion for K-Pop Fans and Korean Drama Lovers

    November 29, 2024
  • Byeon Woo Seok Enthralls Manila at “2024 Summer Letter” Fan Meeting the Up-And-Coming Superstar Drew a Huge Crowd to the New Frontier Theater

    June 27, 2024
  • EXCLUSIVE: Japanese Group PSYCHIC FEVER by EXILE TRIBE wants to collaborate with SB19, Alamat, Apl.de.ap, XG, and DJ Laidback Luke

    June 13, 2024
  • ENHYPEN’s Manila BENCH Fan Meeting Was A “Sweet” Success

    May 30, 2024

Events

  • TAEYEON Fulfills Promise To Return To Manila with “The TENSE” Concert

    March 31, 2025

Anime

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

    February 7, 2022

Webtoon

  • Netflix’s “Doona!” Korean Drama Review: 7 Reasons To Watching This Coming-Of-Age Series Starring Bae Suzy And Yang Se Jong

    October 24, 2023
  • WATCH: “Doona” Full Netflix Press Conference Featuring Bae Suzy, Yang Se Jong, And Director Lee Jung Hyo

    October 18, 2023
  • 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

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

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