Chinese designer toy giant Pop Mart International Group is eyeing expansion in the Philippines as part of its broader push into Southeast Asia, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement on Tuesday, April 22, the DTI said it facilitated the Manila visit of Pop Mart...
Korean singer Moon Sua from the girl group Billlie released a cover song to pay tribute and honor her late brother Moonbin, a K-pop idol from group Astro, on his second death anniversary on April 19. Moonbin (문빈), 25, was found dead on April 19, 2023 at his home in Gangnam, Seoul at about...
K-pop boy band Astro will be holding a concert together with former member Rocky. Their agency, Fantagio, announced that the Astro concert will be called “Stargraphy.” "Since it's been a while since we've held a concert under the name Astro, we had in-depth discussions with the members...
Jinho, the eldest member of K-pop boy band Pentagon, has left his agency after the expiration of his contract. On April 15, Cube Entertainment, Pentagon’s agency, announced, “We sincerely thank all the fans who have continuously shown love and support for JINHO of PENTAGON.” “We would...
Spotify’s K-Pop ON! Hub is the ultimate destination for K-pop fans that brings them closer than ever to the genre. It serves as a one-stop hub for the best of K-pop on Spotify, showcasing genre playlists, Spotify-exclusive artist content, and interactive experiences that immerse...
K-pop star and actress IU and actor Park Bo-gum are starring in Netflix’s Korean drama series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” that will premiere on March 7. “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” a 16-episode series with a reported production budget of 60 billion won (about $41.5...
They say that nothing lasts forever, but who’s to say they can’t be better? By now, Pop Mart fans know that the blind box brand is opening their next pop-up. “We know you loved our first pop-up store, so we’re officially launching in a new location,” in an Instagram post dated January 31,...
Members of K-pop boy band POW ringing in the holidays and making a splash in New York as they celebrate at the Genesis House, a vibrant hub that showcases the richness of Korean culture and community. POW (파우) debuted in 2023 under GRID Entertainment with members Yorch (a former...
Pop Mart has been making waves around the latter part of the first half of the year, largely due to Blackpink’s Lisa, who posted her Labubu finds from the company. This got people in the Philippines curious and wanting to own something similar to the K-pop superstar. Since there were no physical...
In my column this week, I wrote about the Labubu craze —including how to spot fakes. While there is a Pop Mart Philippines online shop, purchasing high-demand items can be quite challenging, as they sell out quickly. People end up buying from resellers who source them from countries with Pop Mart...
K-pop idol group ZEROBASEONE successfully held their first ever concert in the Philippines on Oct. 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The nine-member boy band’s “2024 2024 ZEROBASEONE The First Tour: Timeless World” in Manila marked their return to the Philippines. ZEROBASEONE...
K-pop boy band EXO’s D.O. (real name Doh Kyung-soo) arrived in Manila on Aug. 30 for his fan concert. D.O. will hold his “2024 Doh Kyung Soo Asian Fan Concert Tour Bloom In Manila” on Aug. 31 (6 p.m.) and Sept. 1 (5 p.m.) at Araneta Coliseum, presented by Wilbros Live. The K-pop...
