• Facebook: Gia Allana
  • Instagram: @giallana
  • Twitter: @giaallana
  • YouTube: Gia Allana
  • TikTok: @giallana
Search

Gia Allana

Asian Entertainment, Events, and Lifestyle

Menu
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About
    • Asian Avenue
    • Gia Allana
    • Headliner Manila
    • YEAH MNL
  • Asian Avenue
    • Avenues
      • East Asia
      • Japan
      • Korea
      • Philippines
      • Southeast Asia
      • Thailand
    • Entertainment
      • Celebrity Features
      • Drama and Movie Features
    • Reviews
      • Drama Reviews
      • Film Reviews
    • TV and Film
      • Anime
      • Asian Series
      • Korean Dramas
    • Lifestyle
      • Beauty and Wellness
      • Fashion
      • Food
      • Tech
      • Travel
    • News and Updates
      • Korean Drama Updates
    • Page and Community
  • Gia Allana
    • Career Stories
    • Event Coverage
    • Personal Thoughts
    • Portfolio
  • Headliner Manila
    • Events
      • Asian Events
      • Concerts
      • Fan Meetings
      • International Events
      • Korean Events
      • Local Events
    • Music
      • Asian Pop
      • International Releases
      • K-pop
      • OPM and Other Local Releases
    • Other International Series
  • Interviews
    • Press Conference
    • Exclusives
  • PR

Category: Lifestyle

  • Asian Avenue

Hyo San High School In “All Of Us Are Dead” Was Built By The Show’s Production Team (+ Watch Behind-The-Scenes, Making Videos)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

This specific building in Hyo San High School wasn’t real.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Here’s The Chocolate Bar That The Students Shared In “All Of Us Are Dead” + Where To Buy

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

Remember the chocolate bar Cheong San found and shared with the rest of the “All Of Us Are Dead” surving squad?

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

WATCH: Cha Eun Woo Recites Filipino Phrases + His Message To His PH Fans

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 29, 2022January 29, 2022

Cha Eun Woo learned “gusto kita,” and many other Tagalog words!

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

K-DRAMA FASHION: Here’s The Exact Necklace And Earrings Set Choi Ung Gave To Kook Yeon Su In “Our Beloved Summer”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Here’s where you can buy the pair!

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

FILMING LOCATION: Here’s Where Hosu Woman’s University’s “Dorm” In “Snowdrop” Is Located (You’ve Seen It In “Vincenzo”)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 23, 2022January 8, 2025

Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Been also filmed here.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Park Shin Hye’s Wedding Dresses From Same Designer Line Who Designed Gowns For America’s First Ladies And Celebrities Like Taylor Swift, Oprah — Oscar dela Renta

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Oscar de la Renta’s legacy.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

FILMING LOCATION: Here’s The Isolated Summer House Where “Our Beloved Summer” Filmed A Part Of Their Documentary

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 18, 2022January 8, 2025

The place is where Kim Ji Ung filmed Kook Yeon Su and Choi Ung’s present-day documentary.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Get To Know The “Real Choi Ung” — The Artist Behind Choi Woo Shik’s Drawings In “Our Beloved Summer” (+ Where You Can Buy His Art For A Limited Time)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

You can also buy his art for a limited time!

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 11, 2022January 24, 2022

In the series, Kook Yeon Su was once seen bringing Jujube Tea to Choi Ung to help with his insomnia.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

FILMING LOCATION: Jang Ki Yong’s (as Yoon Jae Guk) Woori Photo Studio Is An Actual Photo Studio

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

Yoon Jae Guk’s (portrayed by Jang Ki Yong) photo studio, Woori Studio, in “Now, We Are Breaking Up” is an actual photo studio in Korea.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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

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

Here are the exact shades.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

KDRAMA FASHION: The Gucci Shirt Kim Soo Hyun Wore In “One Ordinary Day” Was Actually Worth 35,000 Pesos

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

In an episode of Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Seung Won’s new series “One Ordinary Day,” Kim Soo Hyun as Kim Hyun Soo was asked to wear a Gucci shirt before appearing in public by the detective in-charge.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Here’s Where You Can Get Netflix-Themed Noche Buena Baskets For FREE!

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 26, 2021November 29, 2021

Christmas is near, and Netflix has something special for everyone this holiday season! Get a chance to win one of these Noche Buena baskets, each theme is from Netflix’s hit series!

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

FOOD LIST: Seafood Dishes In “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” And Where To Buy Them

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 17, 2021October 18, 2021

Set at a village with a seaside view, “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” (starring Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ah) features various seafood dishes in the drama.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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”?

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

“True Beauty” Actor Hwang In Yeop Talks About Living In Davao City, Philippines + Skincare Secrets

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 30, 2021January 8, 2025

In an interview with BYS Cosmetics PH, Hwang In Yeop talked about his life in the Philippines and some of his skincare must-haves.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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.”

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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.”

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Here’s Where Shin Min Ah’s Go-To Lipstick In “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” Is Available

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

Yoon Hye Jin’s (portrayed by Shin Min Ah) go-to lipstick is by the French luxury brand GIVENCHY.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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

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

Remember the shoes Yoon Hye Jin (portrayed by Shin Min Ah) bought in the first episode of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”?

Read More
  • 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.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

TXT Joins The Smart Communications Family Alongside BTS

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

K-pop group TXT joins Smart Communications, Inc. as one of their brand endorsers.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

The Resurrection Plant In “Kingdom” Sort Of “Exists” And It Can Kind Of Bring Its Self “Back To Life”

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

The said plant also an “extreme survivor” and can “lives for 250 years while can withstanding dehydration and freezing.”

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

K-BEAUTY: Here’s The Exact Lipstick Brand And Shade Chae Jong Hyeop Gave To Han So Hee In “Nevertheless”

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

Dong Hyeok refers to the present as something he “just picked up” while “thinking of” Na Bi.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 18, 2021January 8, 2025

Jae Eon sent a gift to Na Bi, the earrings she lost while defending him.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Korean Drama Fashion: The Necklace Jang Ki Yong Gave To Hyeri In “My Roommate Is A Gumiho” Is Worth 140,000 Pesos

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

This is the necklace Shin Woo Yeo gave to Lee Dam when he told her he loves her!

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Is Kim Soo Hyun The Newest BENCH Endorser?

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

Hints seem to point at “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” actor Kim Soo Hyun.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Korean Drama Filming Location: Hongseo University Sculpture Department In “Nevertheless” Is In The City Where Han So Hee’s High School Is Located

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

Han So Hee actually studied in Ulsan Girls’ High School, hence, the school where she once studied at is near the area.

Read More
  • Asian Avenue

Park Seo Joon’s “Cameo Appearance” In Song Kang And Han So Hee’s Drama “Nevertheless”

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

Did you spot Park Seo Joon’s “cameo appearance” in Song Kang and Han So Hee’s drama, “Nevertheless”?

Read More

Posts pagination

Previous Page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Page 5 Next Page

❤️


Gia Allana is a K-Content Creator, events and concert photographer, and Asian entertainment writer. This website also functions as an Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Reviews Website.

Instagram and TikTok: @giaallana

Email for partnerships and collaborations: giaallana.partnerships@gmail.com

Facebook

Facebook

All Categories

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)

    January 8, 2022
  • The Convenience Store in “Backstreet Rookie” Is An Actual Convenience Store in Korea

    July 10, 2020
  • 10 Korean dramas featuring “Crash Landing on You” star Hyunbin

    March 10, 2020

Recommendation

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

    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

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

Archives

Popular Posts Today

  • Netflix's "The Great Flood" Explained + Plot Order and Interpretations
    Netflix's "The Great Flood" Explained + Plot Order and Interpretations
  • K-Beauty: Shin Hari's (Kim Sejeong) Full Skincare Routine In "Business Proposal" + Where To Get The Products
    K-Beauty: Shin Hari's (Kim Sejeong) Full Skincare Routine In "Business Proposal" + Where To Get The Products

Calendar

January 2026
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
« Dec    

For Partnerships and Collaborations:

giaallana.partnerships@gmail.com
  • Home
  • Home
  • Facebook: Gia Allana
  • Instagram: @giallana
  • Twitter: @giaallana
  • YouTube: Gia Allana
  • TikTok: @giallana
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
×
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Gia Allana
    • Join 149 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Gia Allana
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...