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  • Asian Avenue

OP-ED: Why Park Bo Gum’s Yang Gwan Sik is the Greenest of all Green Flags

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 8, 2025March 10, 2025

Gwan Shik may not have riches, but he gives everything he has to Ae Sun.

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KOREAN DRAMA REVIEW: Netflix’s “When Life Gives You Tangerines”—a drama that captures the sweetness and bitterness of life

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on March 8, 2025March 9, 2025

Set on Jeju Island in the 1960s, the series tells the story of Ae Sun (IU) and Gwan Shik (Park Bo Gum), and their journey of love and life from their youth to adulthood.

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IU’s Manila Concert Was A “Good Day” Indeed

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

IU once again performed in the Philippines for a sold-out concert at the Philippine Arena last June 1.

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2024 IU HEREH Pop-Up Store Comes to Manila, Presented by PULP Spaces+

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on May 13, 2024May 16, 2024

The debut project introduced by PULP Spaces+ is the much-anticipated 2024 IU HEREH POP-UP STORE IN MANILA, set to take place at the SM Mall Of Asia from May 19 to May 28.

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NEW SEATS ADDED: 2024 IU HEREH Concert in the Philippines

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on May 8, 2024May 10, 2024

Good news for those who weren’t able to secure tickets to 2024 IU HEREH WORLD…

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WATCH: IU and DPR IAN Collaborate For Upcoming MV “Shopper”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

To be released on February 20.

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WATCH: IU Releases “Love Wins All” Music Video Featuring BTS Member Kim Taehyung

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

In the first19 hours, the music video accumulated 19 million views.

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  • Asian Avenue

RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE: Lee Jong Suk And IU, From Friendship To Dating

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

Lee Jong Suk and IU are confirmed to be in a relationship, and are said to be dating for four months with approval from their families and friends. Here’s a lookback on their relationship.

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Dispatch Reports: Lee Jong Suk And IU Are Dating; Agency Confirmed They Are In A Serious Relationship

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

Lee Jong Suk’s agency stated that they are currently checking if the report is true.

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Lee Joon Gi, Yoo In Na, BTS’s Jungkook, Kang Hanna, And More Celebrities Attend IU’s “The Golden Hour” Concert

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 18, 2022September 21, 2022

Kim Soo Hyun also posted a photo to support her!

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What You Need To Know About “Money Game,” IU’s Comeback Korean Drama With Ryu Jun Yeol And Park Hye Joon

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on February 6, 2022February 6, 2022

Her last appearance was in the 2019 series “Hotel Del Luna.”

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  • Asian Avenue

FULL LIST: All Winners Of The 2021 Melon Music Awards (MMA)

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on December 4, 2021December 5, 2021

IU, BTS, and aespa win big this 2021.

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INTERVIEW: Park Seo Joon Confirms Filming “Dream” (Also Starring IU) In England Soon

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

During the event he was also asked what kind of job he would have if he wasn’t an actor.

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  • Asian Avenue

RUMOR DEBUNKED: Cha Eun Woo And IU Are Starring In The Korean Drama Adaptation Of The Webtoon “Little Rain”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

As of writing, there’s no confirmation yet from both

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  • Asian Avenue

WATCH: Park Seo Joon And IU’s Script Reading For Upcoming Film “Dream”

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on June 4, 2021June 6, 2021

Who’s excited for their team-up?

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  • Asian Avenue

LIST: 10 ALMOST Immortal Beings In Korean Dramas

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on May 25, 2021January 8, 2025

Just like Myul Mang in “Doom At Your Service,” there are also a lot of powerful immortal being in Korean dramas. Here are 10 of the most prominent immortals.

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IU and Lee Joon Gi Are Also Hoping For A Second Season Of “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”; Shared That They Did Film A Modern Day Scene

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

Lee Joon Gi even asked IU how would she feel if a season two and chance to star in their roles again will be offered to them.

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WATCH: IU Releases Music Video For Her 2021 Comeback Track, “Celebrity”

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

She is also preparing to release her 5th full-length album this year.

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IU Wins A Daesang At The 35th Golden Disc Awards; Shares Comeback And Full Album Release Plans

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on January 9, 2021January 9, 2021

She hopes to release at least one song this January 2021.

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  • Asian Avenue

12 Things You Might Want To Know About “18 Again” Actor Lee Do Hyun

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

Here are 12 things you might want to know about “18 Again” and “Hotel del Luna” actor Lee Do Hyun, one of 2020’s rising stars.

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WATCH: Lee Joon Gi Mentioned IU And Some Tagalog Phrases During His Instagram Live Tonight

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on October 3, 2020October 5, 2020

He mentioned “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” co-star IU, and said “mahal ko kayo” and “gwapo.”

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Seo Ye Ji, IU, and “Hospital Playlist” Bagged Awards at the 18th Brand of the Year Awards

  • by Gia Allana
  • Posted on September 27, 2020September 28, 2020

List of some of the winners at the 18th Brand of the Year Awards.

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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
  • 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”—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

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