K-pop boy band TWS sold nearly 457,000 copies of their third mini-album “Try With Us” on the first day of release. Based on Korea’s Hanteo Chart data, “Try With Us” garnered sales of 456,557 copies on the first day of release on April 21 to take first place on the daily physical...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said Viva Holdings Inc. is the first entertainment firm to enter the e-commerce memorandum of understanding (MOU), which aims to strengthen the fight against online piracy and counterfeiting. In a statement, IPOPHL said...
Kakao Entertainment’s webtoon-turned-Netflix series “Karma” is winning the hearts of audiences worldwide following its premiere, mesmerizing them with gripping storyline and masterful direction. “Karma, based on Kakao Entertainment’s 10-million-view webtoon of the same name, debuted...
K-pop artist Baekho, who performed at Waterbomb Manila last mont h, will be leaving his agency after the expiration of his exclusive contract. Pledis Entertainment, Baekho’s agency, announced on March 6 the termination of his contract after its expiration of March 14. . “The...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported a strong fourth-quarter 2024 performance by City of Dreams Manila, primarily a result of better performance in the rolling chip and mass market table game segments. “City of Dreams Manila had a strong quarter with a sequential increase in...
Korean agency SM Entertainment announced the launch of SM Universe (Singapore), Southeast Asia’s first K-pop training academy, at *SCAPE in June this year. According to SM Universe, the demand for K-pop globally continues to experience robust growth, with a remarkable 423 percent increase...
Kakao Entertainment, a Korean company operating a multi-studio system encompassing both production houses and talent agencies, said it is set to reaffirm its position as a global studio in 2025 with high-quality content. The company said it plans to adapt its popular webtoons/web novels into...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is aiming to expand the country’s entertainment industry this year by fostering greater exposure in international markets. Driven by world-class Filipino talent, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the agency is set to push local films and teleseryes...
Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., (TRLEI) the integrated resort operating under the name Okada Manila, continued to report a drop in both revenues and earnings but showed that quarterly gaps are becoming narrower. TRLEI’s parent company Universal Entertainment Corporation disclosed in...
Japanese gaming firm Universal Entertainment Corporation (UEC) expects to end the year with a loss, partly due to the weak VIP market hounding its Philippine integrated resort, Okada Manila, and other casinos operating in the country. In a disclosure to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, UEC said that based...
Korean star Jung Hae-in spent a meaningful yuletide season by meeting his Filipino fans in Manila. Jung Hae-in, who starred in dramas such as “D.P.,” “Love Next Door,” “Snowdrop,” “One Spring Night,” “Prison Playbook” and “Something in the Rain,” wrapped up 2024 by...
Tiger Resort Asia Limited (TRAL) has divested its majority stake in publicly-listed Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG), dashing hopes for the backdoor listing and follow-on offering of integrated resort Okada Manila. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), ABG stated, “We...
