Two members of K-pop boy band NCT Dream have tested positive for Covid-19. “NCT's Jeno and Chenle were diagnosed with Covid-19 on the evening of the 2nd ,” according to an announcement on NCT Dream’s fan community app. NCT Dream's Jeno (left) and Chenle (Twitter) NCT Dream greeting the crowd...
Korean artists NCT Dream, SHINee’s Key, WEi and Alice brought joy to fans as they performed at the “Begin Again: K-pop Edition” concert held on May 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After more than two years since the pandemic, concerts have been allowed in the country and Pinoy fans were...
Holland, the first openly gay K-pop idol, has been assaulted in Seoul, South Korea in what he described as “obviously a hate crime.” The 26-year-old singer debuted in Korea in January 2018 with the single “Neverland.” Holland posted photos of himself with cuts on his face on Instagram and...
Filipino ARMYs, save the date On Easter Sunday, April 17, the Bangtan Boys (BTS) concluded its “Permission to Dance Tour” in Las Vegas, Nevada. This, however, isn’t the end for their 2022 lineup. BTS at the recent Granmy Awards The group ended their concert saying how this is not the end...
A member of K-pop boy band Astro announced that he is enlisting in the Korean military to fulfill his duty as a citizen. MJ, 28, the oldest member of Astro, will be enlisting in the military on May 9, the first member of the group to do so. MJ (front, center) with other Astro members (Twitter)...
A sad day for aviation and ‘Star Wars’ enthusiasts March 31 marks the final flight of the Boeing 777-381ER, registered as JA789A, before she retires. For both av-geeks and “Star Wars” fans, this particular aircraft owned by All Nippon Airways is one of the more famous planes in the...
K-pop girl group Red Velvet’s new album has topped the weekly album charts in Korea and shattered their own first-week sales record. Red Velvet released their seventh mini-album “The ReVe Festival 2022-Feel My Rhythm” on March 21. According to Korea’s Hanteo Chart, “The ReVe Festival...
K-pop boy band finally made their comeback on March 22 with the release of their new album “Liberty: In Our Cosmos.” The album was originally scheduled to be released on Feb. 22 but all nine members of Cravity tested positive for Covid-19 between Feb. 12 and 20, resulting in the postponement of...
K-pop boy band ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo has tested positive for Covid-19 as South Korea grapples with a surge in new daily cases due to the spread of the Omicron variant. “Today (18th), ASTRO artist Cha Eun-woo conducted a preemptive rapid antigen test due to poor condition and...
P-Pop fans rejoice! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Meet your faves, get to interact with your biases, and create lasting memories with your idols at the first Pinoy Pop Convention (PPOPCON) happening this April 9 to 10 in the City of Firsts! PPOPCON is billed to be the...
New K-pop boy band Tempest’s debut album took first place on two music charts in South Korea. Tempest, composed of Lew, Hyungseop, Hanbin, Hyuk, Eunchan, Hwarang and Taerae, made their debut on March 2 with the album “It's Me, It's We” containing five songs including the carrier track “Bad...
With Metro Manila now under Alert Level 1, will there be in-person K-pop concerts soon? After two years, Metro Manila and other areas in the Philippines have been put under the lowest community quarantine status. Under Alert Level 1, in-person concerts can now be held in venues such as concert...
