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TRAVEL: Here’s Where Gongjin From “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” Is Actually Located + You Can Now Book A Tour To Explore The Area

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021

The city of Gongjin in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” is actually a fictional seaside village, there’s actually no Gongjin City. However, the place does exist in South Korea and is located in Pohang City, North Gyeongsang Province.

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REVIEW: 10 Reasons To Watch Netflix’s “My Name” Starring Han So Hee — Badass Female Lead And A Revenge Story With Plot Twists

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 16, 2021October 18, 2021

From a badass female lead and a promising revenge story, here’s a review with a list of reasons to watch the series.

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WATCH: “Snowdrop” Teasers, Short Interviews, And Script Reading Video Featuring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo And Jung Hae In

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 14, 2021December 10, 2021

“Snowdrop”, starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Jung Hae In, will premiere in December via Disney+.

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UPDATE: Song Hye Kyo And Lee Do Hyun Are Reportedly Confirmed To Star In Netflix’s “The Glory”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 13, 2021January 18, 2022

The actor is offered the role of the man who will help Song Hye Kyo’s character with her revenge.

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WATCH: Interview Of The “Squid Game” Cast Members As They Talk About What Goes On Behind-The-Scenes

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 9, 2021October 10, 2021

In Netflix’s The Swoon interview, the cast members of Squid Game tried the Dalgona Challenge in the drama while answering some behind-the-scenes questions about the series.

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Here’s Where You Can Buy And Try The Honeycomb Challenge From “Squid Game”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 4, 2021January 8, 2025

Are you ready to try the Honeycomb Challenge in “Squid Game”?

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“Squid Game” Star Jung Ho Yeon Is Now The Number One Most Followed Actress In Korea

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 4, 2021January 8, 2025

This is despite being a rookie actress. Netflix’s “Squid Game” is her debut series.

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Park Hae Soo’s Wife Gives Birth To A Baby Boy + Their Wedding Photos

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

The two got married back in 2019.

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“Tale Of The Nine Tailed” Confirmed For Seasons 2 And 3 With Lee Dong Wook And Kim Bum

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 27, 2021February 23, 2022

Both Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum will reportedly return.

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WATCH: Behind-The-Scenes Video Of The Making Of “Squid Game” + Cast Interviews

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

Here’s how the set actually looks like for each game in “Squid Game.”

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ACTRESS TRIVIA: Get To Know Lee Yoo Mi (who plays #240 Ji Yeong in Netflix’s “Squid Game” and Na Yeon in “All Of Us Are Dead”)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 22, 2021January 31, 2022

Lee Yoo Mi initially had around 40,000 followers on Instagram, but now has 368,000 followers after “Squid Game,” as of writing.

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FOOD LIST: The Names Of The Players’ Food And Meals In Netflix’s “Squid Game”

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

The players had small meals and snacks throughout the show. Here are the meals they had in “Squid Game.”

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ACTOR TRIVIA: Get To Know Anupam Tripathi (who plays #199 Ali Abdul in Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

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

He also starred in Song Joong Ki’s drama “Arthdal Chronicles” and film “Space Sweepers.”

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ACTOR TRIVIA: 10 Things About Park Hae Soo (Sang Woo In “Squid Game” And Berlin In “Money Heist”)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

#218 Sang Woo, the deuteragonist in Netflix’s “Squid Game,” is actually an award-winning actor who won awards for his titular roles. Here are 10 things you might want to know about him.

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ACTOR’S ROLES LIST: 8 Korean Dramas Featuring Wi Ha Joon, (who played Netflix’s “Squid Game” police officer Hwang Jun Ho)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

If Hwang Jun Ho, the police officer in “Squid Game”, looks familiar that’ because he starred in these Korean dramas.

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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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ACTRESS TRIVIA: 10 Things About Jung Ho Yeon, (who plays #067 Kang Sae Byeok in Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 18, 2021September 19, 2021

Jung Ho Yeon plays #067 Kang Sae Byeok, a North Korean who has to pickpocket to earn money for her brother, who is currently at an orphanage, and mother, who is stuck in North Korea.

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Will “Hospital Playlist” Have A Third Season?

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

They are open to doing a third season if the cast members agree.

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Korean Drama “Flower Of Evil” To Have A Philippine Remake Starring Piolo Pascual And Lovi Poe

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

This also marks Lovi Poe’s transfer from GMA Network to ABS-CBN.

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  • Asian Avenue

Suzy Bae And Jung Eun Chae To Reportedly Star In “The Second Anna”

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

Jung Eun Chae will reportedly portray a woman with the perfect life, while Suzy will portray the woman who will steal her identity and will try to live her life.

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  • Asian Avenue

“Police University” And “Lovers Of The Red Sky” Will Reportedly Not Air Next Week

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

“Police University” stars Cha Tae Hyun, Krystal Jung, and Jung Jin Young. “Lovers Of The Red Sky” stars Kim Yoo Jung and Ahn Hyo Seop.

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ACTOR TRIVIA: 10 Things About Byun Seong Tae (who plays DOS member JUNE in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Byun Seong Tae plays JUNE, a member of the fictional top K-pop group DOS in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.”

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Kim Seon Ho And Im Yoona To Reunite In A Film After “Princess Hours” OST “Perhaps Love” Duet

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

The two once performed a duet for “Perhaps Love,” OST from “Princess Hours,” at the MBC Music Festival.

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WATCH: “Parasite” Director Praises Dennis Trillo’s Acting Skills, The Actor Called Him “Tito Bong”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

He also had a selfie with “Vincenzo” actor Song Joong Ki a few years back.

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Jessica Sends A Coffee Truck To Her Sister, Krsytal, At The Set Of “Police University”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 12, 2021September 12, 2021

The Jung sisters are known for their close bond. ♥

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5 Places Where You Can Buy “Egg Drop Sandwiches” In Manila

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

Here are 5 places where you can buy the Egg Drop Sandwiches featured in Korean dramas like “Hospital Playlist” (Uju’s favorite food!!) and “18 Again.”

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Choi Tae Joon And Song Ji Eun In Talks To Star In Fantasy Romcom “That Guy’s Voice”

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

Choi Tae Joon (from “So I Married The Anti Fan”) and Song Ji Eun (from “My Secret Romance”) are in talks to star in the fantasy romcom titled “That Guy’s Voice.”

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Nam Joo Hyuk And Kim Tae Ri Confirmed To Star In “Twenty Five, Twenty One”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 7, 2021February 4, 2022

Choi Hyun Wook (from “Racket Boys”) and WJSN’s Bona (from “Hit The Top”) will also star in the drama.

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“The Penthouse” actor Lee Tae Vin Signs With KeyEast Entertainment—Home Of Moon Ga Young, Hwang In Yeop

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

He debuted as a K-pop star before transitioning into acting.

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WATCH: Han So Hee And Ahn Bo Hyun Are Confirmed To Star In Netflix’s Upcoming Drama “My Name” + Trailer

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 6, 2021September 20, 2021

“The World Of The Married” main villainess Han So Hee and “Itaewon Class” villain Ahn Bo Hyun are confirmed as the main leads of the upcoming Netflix series “My Name,” previously known as “Nemesis.”

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

    May 10, 2024
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    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

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    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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