Experience the world of K-pop through an event that will be held in the Philippines on July 1. The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and Seoul Shinmun, in partnership with the Philippine K-pop Convention (PKCI) and Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, will hold the “Everyone's K-pop:...
What do Korean dramas “True Beauty,” “Yumi’s Cells” and “Itaewon Class” have in common? They all came from Korean webtoons, which have become popular through adaptations to K-drama, movies, and animations. It has gained significant attention among Filipinos due to its unique...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines is bringing Korean culture to Davao City in a two-day event at SM Lanang Premier. Under the theme “Spring in Joseon,” this year’s Korean Festival, hosted by the Korean Embassy’s KCC in partnership with SM Lanang Premier, will be held on...
“Seollal” (Lunar New Year) is one of the most important holidays in South Korea and to celebrate the occasion, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines is offering people the chance to experience Korean traditions, games and food on Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (KCC Philippines) In South...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines will be hosting the exhibit “Once Upon A Time... Hanbok Fairytale of Wooh Nayoung” that will showcase childhood fairy tales including “Cinderella” and “Alice in Wonderland” done with a twist by illustrator Wooh Nayoung. Running from...
Korean historical dramas use elaborate costumes and accessories and one of the distinctive features are the hats. From “The King’s Affection,” “The Red Sleeve,” “Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung,” “Moon Embracing the Sun” to “Love in the Moonlight,” hats played important roles...
The Korean Film Festival (KFF) in the Philippines is back with live screening after two years since the pandemic started. This year’s film festival will open on Aug. 10 with seven Korean movies at SM Aura Premier in Taguig for selected audiences. (Clockwise from top left) “Deliver Us From...
The “2022 Pinoy K-pop Star: Hail the Icons” contest that was being held at a mall in Pasay City on July 16 was cut short by the organizer. “The 2022 Pinoy Kpop Star was interrupted due to unexpected safety reason and ended for safety of audience. We would like to ask everyone in the...
The “2022 Pinoy K-pop Star: Hail the Icons” finals will be held on July 16 with 10 participants in the vocal and performance categories. To be held in-person at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, the “2022 Pinoy K-pop Star: Hail the Icons,” to be hosted by Kring Kim, will have five contestants...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines will start three face-to-face classes on July 20. It will introduce Cooking Class, Korean Traditional Dance Class and Taekwondo Class that will all be held at its new building at 59 Bayani Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The classes were...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has launched the 2022 Pinoy K-pop Star, a contest for aspiring Filipino singers and dancers. Ten people, five from vocal and dance categories, will be selected in the preliminary round and will have the chance to perform and compete at SM Mall of...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has unveiled a mural at its new home on Bayani Road in Taguig to promote the cultural exchange between the two countries. After KCC Philippines opened its doors to the public on March 25, it partnered with the Metropolitan Museum to create a...
