Actors Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong emerged as the biggest winners at the Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 8 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. The annual awards ceremony recognized excellence in South Korean television, film, and theater. This year’s event was hosted for the eighth time by actress...
Korean zombie thriller “Colony” is set for its official screening at the 79th Cannes Film Festival , running from May 12 to 23 in Cannes, France. The film is directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the global hit " Train to Busan ," marking another major international showcase...
The Muntinlupa City government welcomed the fourth batch of Korean volunteer teachers who were deployed to childhood development centers (CDCs). The partnership of the Muntinlupa City government with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Philippine National Volunteer Service...
The Philippines has taken a major step in fortifying its digital defenses after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Republic of Korea formally signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) in the country. The Records of Discussion...
South Korean actress Han Da-gam has announced that she is expecting her first child at the age of 45. In a heartfelt letter posted on Instagram, the actress—formerly known as Han Eun-jung—shared that she became pregnant in her sixth year of marriage, describing the moment as both emotional and...
Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park sits quietly in Siheung City, Gyeonggi Province. It is wide, green, and full of open skies. It feels like a place where time slows down. The park is also a familiar sight for K-drama fans. The hit series “Encounter,” starring Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum, filmed scenes...
Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong, 34, is expected to be released in November while serving a prison sentence for hit-and-run and dangerous driving charges. The case stems from a traffic incident on May 9, 2024, when Kim struck a taxi and fled the scene in Gangnam, Seoul. Following the incident, his...
Some of South Korea’s biggest names are heading back to television this year, with Park Min-young , Ahn Hyo-seop , and Seo Kang-jun leading a fresh slate of Korean originals. The projects were unveiled during the “Prime Video Presents: Philippines” event, where Prime Video Southeast Asia...
A Filipino pastry chef is competing in the new Korean food reality series “Bite Me Sweet,” a Viu Original which premiered on April 17. The show is hosted by Korean actor Yoon Shi-yoon, known for the Korean dramas “Bread, Love and Dreams,” “Your Honor” and “Psychopath Diary.” ...
SUWON CITY, South Korea - Suwon City, about 30 km from Seoul, is a favorite destination for fans of Korean dramas. Some of the Korean dramas that were filmed in Suwon include “Lovely Runner” starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” starring Park Eun-bin, ...
Seo Jungyeon, the Korean artist who painted the poster of the box office hit film “The King’s Warden” was in the country recently. She led a traditional painting workshop at the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) last April 17. Seo Jungyeon is a Jinchaehwa artist, one that uses Korean style true...
Korean actress Moon Chae-won, 39, announced that she will be getting married in June. “I will be getting married this coming June,” she shared in a handwritten letter to fans on April 15. She added, “I wanted to personally share this news with everyone who has shown me such warm interest and...
