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Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office celebrates travel, K-culture in Korea Travel Fiesta 2023 and Korea MICE Roadshow 2023

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 30, 2023August 31, 2023

Admission is FREE!

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 28, 2023August 29, 2023

He was also in “SKY Castle”, “Arthdal Chronicles,” and “Hot Stove League.”

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“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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 27, 2023August 30, 2023

The show is easy to digest. No pun intended.

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Korean Action-Comedy Series “Han River Police” To Debut September 13 Exclusively On Disney+

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 26, 2023September 11, 2023

Set along one of Seoul’s most beloved destinations, “Han River Police” combines action, humor and criminal intrigue to deliver a hilarious new take on crime dramas.

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EXCLUSIVE: Han Seung Woo On Wanting To Visit Boracay, And Try Adobo And Jollibee

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 25, 2023August 26, 2023

He also recommended Korean drama for his fans.

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Watch: Netflix Series The Story Unmasked: Meet The Three Faces Of Mo-mi In Mask Girl

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

“Why did you kill people?”

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WATCH: Upcoming Film “30 Days”, Starring Jung So Min And Kang Ha Neul, Releases Trailer

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 24, 2023

The two will portray a married couple who loses their memories before their divorce.

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Park Ji Hoon Is Coming To Manila, And Here’s How To Get Seats To The Event

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 23, 2023August 25, 2023

The event is FREE ADMISSION, but you can get BETTER SEATS when you sign up via their form.

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Meet The Face Behind Netflix’s “Mask Girl”—She’s Kim Mo Mi #4!

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 23, 2023August 26, 2023

She portrayed Mask Girl’s dancing scenes.

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EXO’s Suho On “Behind Your Touch”: “I didn’t choose the show, I think the show chose me”; Also Names “My Liberation Notes” As His Favorite TV Series

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 22, 2023August 27, 2023

Suho on “Behind Your Touch”: “There’s a lot of twists and turns and you have to think deeply about what happened before.”

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ACTRESS TRIVIA: 7 Things About “The Glory” And “The Uncanny Counter 2” Villainess Kim Hieora

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

She has many talents!

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 20, 2023September 20, 2023

“Mask Girl” is disturbing, but is an absolute work of art.

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Creator Of Global Phenomenon “ONE PIECE” Eiichiro Oda Releases Fourth Letter Regarding The Series Adaptation (+ Watch Trailer)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 18, 2023August 19, 2023

The live action series from Shueisha and tomorrow studios set sail. August 31 on Netflix.

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5 Variety, Comedy, and Dating Shows Lead Netflix’s Japan Slate of Unscripted Content

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 18, 2023August 19, 2023

Netflix revealed an exciting Japanese slate of unscripted content, from outrageous variety shows to unique dating formats.

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How to stay positive according to Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead’s Akira Tendo

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 18, 2023August 19, 2023

You got this—zombie apocalypse be damned!

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Korean Crime Drama “The Worst Of Evil” Arrives September 27 Exclusively On Disney+

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 17, 2023August 24, 2023

Starring Ji Chang Wook, “Squid Game” icon Wi Ha Jun, and Lim Semi, step back onto the crime-ridden streets of 1990s Seoul in this upcoming fast-paced drama.

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WATCH: Trailer Rowoon And Jo Bo Ah’s Upcoming Drama “Destined With You”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 15, 2023August 16, 2023

The series premieres on August 23 and will be streaming via Netflix.

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Straw Hats Unite! Netflix Announces Ten One Piece Fan Celebrations And Screenings Across The Globe

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 14, 2023August 16, 2023

Fan Events begin August 24 in the US and will continue in France, Indonesia, Japan, Italy, Philippines, Thailand, Germany, Brazil, and Mexico.

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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”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 12, 2023August 24, 2023

Suho as Seon Woo: “I had to deliberately speak a little bit slower.”

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WATCH: Netflix Releases Trailer And Poster For “A Time Called You” Starring Ahn Hyo Seop And Jeon Yeo Been

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 11, 2023August 24, 2023

The trailer, unveiled alongside the teaser poster, marks the beginning of the time-slip romance.

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Director Kim Yong-Hwa Talks About His Excellent Cast in “The Moon”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 10, 2023August 15, 2023

“They are all such skilled actors that even if they were acting separately, their emotions, tone, and manner were perfectly synchronized, which surprised me.” 

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Korean Singer-Actress KIM SEJEONG Is Coming To Manila For Her First-Ever Concert Tour

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 10, 2023August 28, 2023

Tickets to 2023 KIM SEJEONG 1st CONCERT in Manila will be on-sale beginning Saturday, August 19 at 10AM via TicketNet.

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 9, 2023August 14, 2023

“Moving” tells the story of students with superpowers, and their parents–also with special abilities–who try to hide their secrets from the world.

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FILM REVIEW: 5 Reasons To Watch “The Moon” Starring EXO’s Kyungsoo, Sul Kyung Gu, And Kim Hee Ae—As It Launches An Emotional Ride That’s About To Land In Philippine Cinemas

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 8, 2023August 11, 2023

“The Moon” is sci-fi, but it touches on humanity; the irony is intriguing and is another reason why it’s worth watching.

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Disney+ Reveals Star Cast for Long-Awaited New Japanese Anime Series “Phoenix: Eden17”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 8, 2023August 9, 2023

Set for release on September 13 exclusively on Disney+, this new series stars famed voice actors Rie Miyazawa, Yosuke Kubozuka, Honoka Yoshida, and Issey Ogata.

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From The Afterlife To The Moon, “Along With The Gods” Director Kim Yong-hwa Presents A Thrilling Space Survival Drama In “The Moon”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 7, 2023

“The Moon” premieres exclusively in Philippine cinemas on August 16.

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Disney+ Launches Robust Lineup Of New Apac Shows Or Second Half Of 2023 And Beyond

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 6, 2023August 9, 2023

Korean tentpole title “Moving” to premiere August 9 amid full slate of new drama series and music-documentaries from Korea, and Japanese live-action and anime.

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WATCH: Jung Hae In Is Now In Manila For His Fan Meeting At The New Frontier Theater

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 5, 2023August 5, 2023

Korean actor Jung Hae In safely arrived in Manila for his Manila fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater.

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Watch Exo’s Doh Kyung-soo Play An Astronaut Stranded In Space In The Moon

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 5, 2023August 7, 2023

Being a fan of space movies, Doh Kyung-soo had a dream of “someday being able to work on a film set in space,” shares the actor, who stars in the upcoming film The Moon.

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In Five Days, One Of 2023’s Most Anticipated K-series Airs On Disney+: “Moving”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Get ready to enter a world of superhuman powers in the newest action thriller K-drama “Moving,” one of this year’s most highly anticipated shows, available exclusively on Disney+ this August 9, 2023.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

    September 18, 2020

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  • “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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