Author: Jonathan Hicap
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Winners at first APAN Music Awards
The inaugural APAN Music Awards ceremony was held on Jan. 24 to honor excellence in music in 2020.
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Hanteo Chart announces top-selling Korean groups, solo artists in 2nd half of 2020
Hanteo Chart has revealed the top-selling albums released by Korean male and female groups, and male and female solo artists in the second half of 2020 covering the period July 1 to Dec. 31.
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Hyun Bin thanks GF Son Ye-jin as he wins grand prize at 2020 APAN Star Awards
Korean actor Hyun Bin emerged as the biggest winner at the 2020 APAN Star Awards by bagging the “daesang” or grand prize for the hit drama “Crash Landing on You” and he thanked his girlfriend and co-star Son Ye-jin in his speech.
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Korean singer Wheesung admits using narcotic drug in trial, 3-year jail sentence sought
Korean singer-songwriter Wheesung has admitted to the illegal use of the narcotic and psychotropic drug propofol, an injectable anesthetic which was linked to the death of King of Pop Michael Jackson in 2009.
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Cayetano to shut down businesses ignoring health protocols
Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano has threatened to close down business establishments found repeatedly violating health and safety protocols.
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‘Daesang’ winner iKON finalizing to join ‘Kingdom’ K-pop boy band competition
iKON, which won the “daesang” (grand prize) for the song “Love Scenario,” is in the final stages of negotiation to join “Kingdom,” a competition between K-pop boy bands.
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Well-known Korean choreographer names best dancers among female K-pop idols
For many K-pop fans, Korean choreographer Bae Yoon-jung is a familiar face for being a dance mentor on the survival audition TV shows “Produce 101” Season 1, “Produce 48” and “Produce X 101.”
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Is Sandara Park sick? Fans worried about her swollen neck
Fans have expressed their concern that something is wrong with Korean star Sandara Park’s health after seeing her on a Korean TV show.
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K-pop groups ENHYPEN, STAYC top rookie album sales in second half of 2020
K-pop groups ENHYPEN and STAYC placed first in album sales among rookies that debuted in the second half of 2020.
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Korean star Lee Min Ho says he auditioned for his role in ‘Pachinko’
Korean star Lee Min Ho revealed that he auditioned for his role in Apple TV Plus’ original series “Pachinko,” his first in 11 years.
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GOT7’s Youngjae joins new agency; Mark gets one million subscribers on YouTube
After leaving JYP Entertainment, K-pop idol group GOT7’s Youngjae has found a new agency while Mark Tuan reached one million subscribers on YouTube.
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Actor Kim Seon-ho draws 1 million cumulative viewers to his first global online fan meeting
Korean actor Kim Seon-ho has successfully held his first global online fan meeting on TikTok on Jan. 17.
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Korean actress Park Si-yeon of ‘Family Outing’ busted for drunk driving
Korean actress Park Si-yeon, 41, was caught by the police for drunk driving in broad daylight on Jan. 17.
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Taguig set to roll out COVID-19 vaccination plan
The Taguig City government is ready to roll out its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program that will be led by medical professionals.
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K-actor Lee Jong-suk owns $13.6 million real properties in posh Hannam-dong in Seoul
Korean star Lee Jong-suk, who is making his comeback and is considering to star in the movie “Decibel,” knows where to put his money: real estate.
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54% of Muntinlupa residents willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, survey says
More than half of Muntinlupa residents are willing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to a survey.
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BTS for Smart, BLACKPINK for Globe: Telco wars go into K-pop high gear
The rivalry between Smart and Globe, the two leading telecommunications companies in the Philippines, has spilled into K-pop.
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Ex-AOA Mina, harassed by netizens, shows medical proof she was bullied by Jimin
Mina, 27, former member of K-pop girl group AOA, has revealed a psychiatric medical certificate to belie accusations from Koreans and foreigners she had no proof that she suffered bullying from former group leader Shin Jimin.