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10 Things You Might Want To Know About Jang Young Nam, (also known as Nurse Park Haeng Ja in “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on August 6, 2020August 8, 2020

Jang Young Nam is one of the most talked-about actresses this week after her ๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’ˆ…

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Son Ye Jin Joins Her “Crash Landing On You” Leading Man Hyunbin as Smart’s Newest Endorser for Smart Signature

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  • Posted on August 3, 2020August 8, 2020

After capturing the hearts of Filipinos with her hit K-dramas, South Korean superstar Son Ye…

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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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Korean Film Recommendation: “Sunny”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 24, 2020August 11, 2020

Back in the 1980s, awkward transfer student Im Nami (Shim Eun Kyung) became friends with…

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Japanese actor Takuya Kimura’s dramas will be released via Viu, including the original Japanese version of Seo In Guk and Jung So Min’s “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 23, 2020August 8, 2020

Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group, today announced that it…

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Korean Drama Recommendation: “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 22, 2020August 8, 2020

Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) is a gifted weightlifter, but she also thinks that…

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Korean Drama Recommendation: “My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho”

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  • Posted on July 21, 2020August 8, 2020

โ€œMy Girlfriend Is A Gumihoโ€ follows the story of aspiring action star Cha Dae Woong…

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Introducing โ€˜Itโ€™s Happee Hour!โ€™ Podcast Where K-Culture Fan And Non-Fans Can Share Their Life Experiences

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 20, 2020November 2, 2020

To spread more good vibes, Happee Hour has launched an exciting new platformโ€”Itโ€™s Happee Hour!, a podcast where K-Culture fans and non-fans alike can freely share their stories and life experiences.

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Meet Choi Woo Sung, “That Nurse” in “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”

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

Remember that nurse who spilled the beans in episode 9? His name is Choi Woo…

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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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Korean Drama Recommendation: “My Fellow Citizens”

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  • Posted on July 16, 2020August 8, 2020

Con artist Yang Jeong Kook (portrayed by Super Junior’s Choi Siwon) learned that he married…

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 13, 2020September 15, 2020

If you’re looking for more on-going Korean dramas to watch every week, here are some…

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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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K-Hiphop Indie Artist, JUNGSU, Releases New Single “Need Ya Now” on Spotify and Other Music Platforms

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

JUNGSU, a new hip-hop and R&B musician who made his debut in April 2019, released…

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Jumpstart Your Online Business With Good Info Net

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  • Posted on July 7, 2020August 8, 2020

GoodInfoNetโ€”an online platform that focuses on supporting local businesses and provides a space for positivityโ€”…

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Korean Drama Recommendation: “It’s Okay, That’s Love”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 6, 2020August 8, 2020

If you’re looking for a Korean drama to watch while waiting for the next episode…

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

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 6, 2020September 15, 2020

Woo Do Hwan just enlisted for his mandatory military service today, July 6. If you…

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Korean Drama Recommendation: “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” starring Park Min Young, Park Yoo Chun, Song Joong Ki, and Yoo Ah In

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 4, 2020August 8, 2020

Long before the members of F4 were born, in the great Sungkyunkwan University, an equal…

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Korean Drama Recommendation: “Live Up To Your Name” starring Kim Nam Gil and Kim Ah Joong

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 3, 2020August 8, 2020

“Live Up To Your Name” is a time travel drama that features veteran stars Kim…

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Kim Go Eun and her four Korean drama roles

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on July 1, 2020September 15, 2020

Kim Go Eun mostly worked in films. But, despite starring in only three Korean dramas,…

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Anime Recommendation If You’re Still Not Over “The King: Eternal Monarch”: “Ni No Kuni” 2019

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

If you love the parallel worlds concept from Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun’s…

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4 Times Kim Soo Hyun Stole The Show With His Cameo Appearance

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 30, 2020September 15, 2020

“It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”, “My Love From The Star”, and “Moon Embracing The…

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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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4 Times “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” Explained The Cause and Effect of Mental Health and Disorder in Episode 3

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 28, 2020August 8, 2020

“It’s Okay Not To Be Okay” has brought to light various mental health-related issues; including…

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Korean Drama Recommendation: “Oh My Ghost”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 27, 2020August 8, 2020

Shin Soon Ae (portrayed by Kim Seul Gi) is a virgin ghost who couldn’t ascend…

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Webtoon Recommendation: “Your Smile Is A Trap”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 26, 2020February 19, 2021

Former idol trainee Kiyu, who has always been the center of attention due to his…

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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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Korean Drama Recommendation: “Tale of Nokdu” starring Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyun

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 23, 2020August 8, 2020

Jeon Nok Du (portrayed by Jang Dong Yoon) lived on an isolated island with his…

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7 Reasons Why You Should Watch “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay,” starring Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 22, 2020August 10, 2020

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay” recently premiered last weekend. The drama stars Kim Soo…

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On-going Korean Drama You Can Start Watching: “Backstreet Rookie” starring Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 22, 2020August 8, 2020

“Backstreet Rookie” is based on a “mature” Webtoon titled “Convenience Store Saet Byeol.” However, the…

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  • 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
  • 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

  • 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”โ€”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”โ€”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”โ€”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 โ€œOne Piece” Live Actionโ€ 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 โ€œXO, Kittyโ€) + 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, Seoulโ€”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 โ€œ2024 Summer Letterโ€ 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 โ€œThe TENSEโ€ 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!”โ€”Starring Bae Suzy And Yang Se Jong

    September 22, 2023
  • REVIEW: “Pure Villain”, A Complicated Love Story Between A Hero And A “Villain” โ€” 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

  • “์‚ฌ์ด์ฝ”์ง€๋งŒ ๊ดœ์ฐฎ์•„”๊ฐ€ ์†ํŽธ์„ ์ œ์ž‘ํ•  ์ž๊ฒฉ์ด ์žˆ๋Š” 5๊ฐ€์ง€ ์ด์œ 

    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

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