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Filming Locations: Sandbox From “Start-up”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 3, 2020November 4, 2020

“Sandbox, also known as South Korea’s Silicon Valley which serves as a place for entrepreneurs to operate their own start-ups, is actually not a real place but was rather filmed in different locations.

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WATCH: Park Seo Joon Is The Newest Endorser Of Smart Communications; Confirmed To Visit The Philippines

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Smart also confirmed that Park Seo Joon will be visiting the Philippines, just like Hyunbin and Son Ye Jin, once the situation gets better.

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“Reply 1988” Actor Ryu Jun Yeol To Debut As A Photographer

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 27, 2020

The exhibit will feature photos from his trip in the United States.

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9 Things To Look Forward To When You Watch BLACKPINK’s “Light Up The Sky” Documentary On Netflix

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 14, 2020January 8, 2025

The premiere of “Light Up The Sky,” a documentary about one of this generation’s top…

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Is Lee Min Ho The Newest Regional Ambassador Of Lazada?

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 12, 2020October 15, 2020

Lazada Philippines hinted on their social media accounts about their newest Lazada Heartthrob, and some netizens are guessing that it’s “The King: Eternal Monarch” actor Lee Min Ho.

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Here Are The Exact K-Beauty Products Park So Dam Used To Cleanse And Prepare Park Bo Gum’s Skin For Makeup In “Record Of Youth”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020

Remember the scene when Park So Dam (as Ahn Jeong Ha) and Park Bo Gum…

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Ahn Hyo Seop is innisfree Philippines’s Newest Endorser

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020

“Dr. Romantic 2,” “Abyss,” and “Still 17” actor Ahn Hyo Seop is innisfree Philippines’s newest endorser.

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Park Seo Joon is BYS Cosmetics PH’s Newest Endorser

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

It’s official, “Itaewon Class” actor Park Seo Joon is joining BYS Cosmetics PH’s family.

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Is “Itaewon Class” Actor Park Seo Joon Smart Communications, Inc.’s Next Endorser?

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

Smart Communications just posted a teaser photo of POSSIBLY their next endorser.

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Is Park Seo Joon Joining BYS Cosmetics PH’s Family, Possibly As One Of Their Endorsers?

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 28, 2020

BYS Cosmetics hinted, “He’ll fight for you. He’ll ask you what’s wrong. Even if you’re 10 years younger than him. Can you guess who he is?”

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Ko Moon Young’s Cursed Castle and OK Psychiatric Hospital Were Both Filmed at a Café in Korea

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 27, 2020September 27, 2020

The two key places in “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” were actually filmed at a café.

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Here’s The Shampoo Brand Captain Ri (Hyunbin) Gave To Yoon Seri (Son Ye Jin) In “Crash Landing On You”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

The ones Seri used were from the brand Elastine, a brand that “treats your hair like skin” and is said to be “one of the leading premium hair cosmetic shampoo lines” in Korea.

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Here Are Some Of Seo Ye Ji’s (as Ko Moon Young) Accessories That Are Above PHP 1,000,000 From Her “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” OOTDs

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 11, 2020September 15, 2020

Seo Ye Ji (as Ko Moon Young) wore a lot of expensive pieces in “It’s…

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Here’s The Exact Pizza Flavor The Characters Are Often Eating In “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 27, 2020September 5, 2020

Jae Su’s pizza place in “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay,” PIZZA ALVOLO, is a…

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Is there any difference between the “Korean Yogurt Smoothie” and our Yakult in the Philippines?

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 19, 2020August 8, 2020

Yakult is a popular probiotic milk drink in the Philippines, but it’s not actually limited…

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  • Asian Avenue

The Convenience Store in “Backstreet Rookie” Is An Actual Convenience Store in Korea

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 10, 2020August 8, 2020

GS25 convenience stores actually exist in Korea. It’s similar to the convenience store chains in…

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I tried the Mediheal mask that Hyunbin’s endorsing; after 3 months without any skincare routine

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 29, 2020August 8, 2020

I haven’t been using any skincare products since early March, mostly since I’m staying at…

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Remember the “Iron Man” mask in “The King: Eternal Monarch”? It’s actually a hi-tech beauty mask for all your skin troubles!

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 24, 2020August 8, 2020

We’ve seen Lee Min Ho (as Lee Gon) use it and lend it to Kim…

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Park Jin Young wants to visit Palawan, and four more things we learned via his Facebook LIVE with his Filipino fans

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 19, 2020August 8, 2020

During GOT7 member and “When My Love Blooms” actor Park Jin Young’s Facebook live via…

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Everything you need to know about “Crash Landing On You” actor Hyunbin as the newest endorser of Smart Communications

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

In an online press conference for the official Giga RiVeal of “Crash Landing On You”…

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K-BEAUTY REVIEW: Kahi’s Wrinkle Bounce Moisturizing Balm Stick (as seen in “The King Eternal Monarch” and “Yumi’s Cells” + Where To Buy

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 1, 2020February 20, 2022

Remember the multi-purpose stick Kim Go Eun (as Jeong Tae Eul) was using in an episode of “The King: Eternal Monarch”?

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K-Beauty: Kahi’s Wrinkle Bounce Moisturizing Balm Stick

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 1, 2020August 11, 2020

Remember the multi-purpose stick Kim Go Eun (as Jeong Tae Eul) and Kang Hong Suk…

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SNACK-TO-TRY: Samyang Hot Chicken Topokki

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on May 1, 2020August 11, 2020

If you’re craving for some spicy yet savory tteokbooki, you can try Samyang’s Hot Chicken…

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Go Beyond The Usual Crispy Fried Chicken, Try These Flavored Wings at Kko Kko

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 12, 2020May 8, 2021

For chicken wings lovers who want to experiment with flavor, Kko Kko has something to offer whether you’re craving for sweet, spicy, salty, or citrus-y.

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FILMING LOCATIONS: Park Hae Jin and Jo Bo Ah’s Korean drama “Forest” filmed episodes in Manila

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 6, 2020August 11, 2020

Park Hae Jin and Jo Bo Ah’s Korean drama “Forest” filmed some of the series’…

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Features

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  • 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

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  • 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

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