Manila City is truly a foodies’ paradise. It is home to the best restaurants cooking local and international cuisines that are loved by many Pinoys today. In Malate, there is a special food spot perfect for anyone who is passionate about Korean cuisine. Sadly, they only got days to try its dishes...
The explosion of fascination with Korean food is now more felt here in the Philippines—this restaurant could show you why Sometime in the mid-’90s, South Korean entertainment, particularly music, and dramas started gaining popularity in Asian countries such as Japan and China. Around this time,...
Two Koreans and a Filipino cohort were arrested in buy-bust operation conducted by members of the Pasay City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) on Monday, Feb. 13. Col. Froilan Uy, city police chief, identified the suspects as Yoan Kyeong Ha, 53; Jae Hoon Kung, both Korean nationals; and...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Korean Basketball League has slapped Justine Baltazar with a two-year ban following his no-show last week. The 25-year-old, who was expected to see action for the Seoul Samsung Thunders and arrive for the Feb. 1 player registration...
Rookie K-pop girl group NewJeans emerged as the most nominated artist in the 2023 Korean Music Awards (KMA). The KMA distinguishes itself as placing importance on musicality rather than popularity and album sales, and it includes mainstream and non-mainstream music. The selection committee is...
Korean trot singer Young Tak (영탁) has impressive vocals and powerful stage presence every time he performs. Young Tak flew to Manila for his Asia Promo Tour arranged by Live Nation Philippines. On Feb. 7, he held a press conference at the Hyatt Regency Manila, City of Dreams attended by Live...
Justin Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Justine Baltazar’s new direction on his basketball career might have fallen through once more. The 25-year-old power forward, whose Strong Group are coming off a quarterfinal loss at the hands of Al Riyadi in their Dubai tilt on Friday, Feb. 3,...
Dave Ildefonso of the Suwon KT Sonicboom By NIKOLE JAVIER Dave Ildefonso delivered decent numbers as a starter in Suwon KT Sonicboom’s 88-84 victory over SJ Belangel’s Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in the Korean Basketball League on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Suwon KT Arena. Ildefonso scored 10...
Prime Video has announced the TV shows and movies that will be streaming on the platform in February. Among them are the Korean drama “Island” part 2, Oscar-nominated “Triangle of Sadness” and the Filipino film “Ten Little Mistresses.” Argentina, 1985 - Now streaming on Prime Video...
"I have promised to continue my life together with Katy Louise Saunders." It was just last December when Song Joong Ki shared the news that he and Katy Louise Saunders are exclusively dating. Fans have yet to absorb this bit of news when Song Joong Ki announced another exciting chapter in his...
Korean rapper B.I (Kim Hanbin) will be returning to the Philippines to hold a show. It was announced on Jan. 23 that the rapper will have his “B.I 2023 Asia Tour: L.O.L The Hidden Stage.” Korean rapper B.I's “B.I 2023 Asia Tour: L.O.L The Hidden Stage” (Twitter) Korean rapper B.I in Manila...
A Korean actor who appeared in dramas such as “Weak Hero Class 1,” “Happiness” and “Jirisan” passed away. Korean media reported that actor Na-cheol died on the morning of Jan. 21 while getting treatment for a sudden health deterioration. He was 36. Korean actor Na-cheol passed away on...
