Korean stars Song Joong-ki of “Vincenzo” and Park So-dam of “Parasite’ will be the hosts of the opening ceremony of the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). BIFF announced on Sept. 16 that the two will emcee the BIFF opening ceremony to be held on Oct. 6 at the Busan Cinema Center...
“MAPA,” a song written by John Paolo Nase and performed by P-Pop male group SB19, is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring songs about children’s love for parents that you'll hear today. As of writing it garnered close to 45 million views on YouTube, capturing not just the hearts of Filipinos...
(Clockwise from top left) Kim Soo-hyun will headline 'One Ordinary Day,' Song Hye-kyo will star in 'Now We are Breaking Up,' and Ahn Hyo-seop and Kim Yoo-jung in “Lovers of The Red Sky” (Viu) OTT (over-the-top) video streaming platform Viu announced that it acquired exclusive rights for the...
She joked about her pregnancy "craving" for a call from the Vicenzo lead actor Well, the husband's surprise was a success! What started out as a prank on what was supposed to be a pregnancy craving, actress Felicya Angelista was, in turn, surprised by her husband Cesar Hito. Both are celebrities in...
Former IZ*ONE member Jang Won-young (left) and trot singer Song Ga-in (Instagram) Former K-pop girl group IZ*ONE member Jang Won-young, 16, and trot singer Song Ga-in, 34, tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Starship Entertainment announced on Aug. 29 that Jang Won-young...
Jang Ki-yong (Instagram) Korean actor Jang Ki-yong, 29, who recently starred in the drama “My Roommate Is a Gumiho,” enlisted in the military on Aug. 23. He entered the Korean Army training center to undergo basic military training before fulfilling his service as an active duty soldier....
On Aug, 21, 1983, Benigno Aquino Jr., better known as Ninoy, was shot dead on the tarmac of the Manila International Airport only seconds after he stepped out of the plane that brought him home after a three-year exile in the US Benigno S. Aquino Jr. ( official gazette gov ph ) What were you doing...
The 'Running Man' cast will hold an online fan meeting on Sept. 5 (Running Man) The cast of the popular Korean variety show “Running Man” will be holding an online fan meeting next month. “Running Man” members Kim Jong-kook, Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan, Haha, Jeon So-min and Jee...
(Clockwise from top left) Jo Jung-suk, Song Kang, Kim So-yeon, Lee Ji-ah, Han So-hee and Jeon Mi-do (tvN, JTBC, SBS) Jo Jung-suk of “Hospital Playlist” Season 2, Song Kang of “Nevertheless,” Kim So-yeon and Lee Ji-ah of “The Penthouse” Season 3 and Han So-hee of...
Song Hye-kyo (left) and Jang Ki-yong will star in 'Now, We Are Breaking Up' (tvN / Instagram) OTT (over-the-top) video streaming service Viu announced its performance for the first half of 2021. According to Viu, its paid subscribers reached over 7 million by June 2021, an increase of 62...
(Top photo from left) BTS, BLACKPINK, Psy, TWICE and EXO, and (bottom photo from left) Lee Min Ho, Hyun Bin, Gong Yoo, Song Hye-kyo and Lee Jong-suk (Instagram, Facebook, tvN) K-pop superstars BTS, actor Lee Min Ho, “Crash Landing on You” and “Parasite” were voted as the top choices in a...
(Clockwise from top left) Jo In-sung, Cho Seung-woo, Song Ji-hyo, Park Seo-joon, Jo Jung-suk, Song Joong-ki, Gong Yoo and Moon Chae-won (KOFIC, Instagram, Twitter) Jo In-sung, Cho Seung-woo, Song Ji-hyo, Park Seo-joon and Jo Jung-suk copped the first five places in the Korean movie star brand...