A total 28 Korean singers, actors, directors, musicians and writers were honored by the South Korean government through the 2022 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards held on Nov. 24. Hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and supervised by the Korea Creative Content...
Korean director Park Chan-wook’s film “Decision to Leave,” South Korea’s entry to the 95th Oscars, swept the 42nd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards held on Nov. 23 in Seoul. “Decision to Leave,” which was screened at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, bagged six awards. It won Best...
It seems ike Rhenz Abando is finally getting his bearings back. Rhenz Abando (Photo from Anyang KGC) The NCAA Season 97 MVP unloaded another stellar showing to lead his Anyang KGC past Changwon LG Sakers, 84-67, in the Korean Basketball League on Sunday, Nov. 20. Abando finished with 17 points to...
From being a fan of Hallyu (Korean Wave) to improving confidence, the three Filipino students who won in the first Online Korean Speech Contest shared their dreams and experiences. The 2022 Online Korean Speech Contest was held by the Ministry of Education of Korea and the Korean Embassy in the...
Cancellation of appointments for Korean visa applicants are not allowed, South Korea’s embassy in Manila said Friday. The cancel button has been removed by Korean government on their website on Nov. 18 to prevent “fraudulent appointments.” This came as the embassy discovered that some brokers...
Samsonite Red launches new ‘BTS Butter’ collaboration line CRIMINALS UNDER COVER Concept photo of BTS for their song 'Butter' Global contemporary casual bag brand, Samsonite Red, is launching a new “BTS Butter” collaboration collection reflecting the theme of the boy group’s song of the...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is supporting South Korea in its denuclearization efforts in the Korean Peninsula by saying the government will do what it can to give assistance. Marcos, who recently condemned North Korea’s ballistic missile launches, backed the initiatives...
Ever wanted to recreate your favorite K-drama series by preparing ramyun in one of those automatic noodle cookers? Kmall Philippines’ Kim’s Ramyun in Timog Avenue might be the place you’re looking for. Kim’s Ramyun has been all over social media with their self-cook Korean ramyun stations...
See, feel and experience Korea in the Philippines through different events this month and October under the theme “Kita Kita Korea.” These include the Korea Festival from Sept. 10 to 11 and the Phil-Kor Hats Exhibit on Oct. 14. The Korea Festival will feature songpyeon, K-pop artist Soyou,...
“Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut film “Hunt” continued its success at the box office in South Korea. The espionage movie achieved another milestone when its total admissions reached three million on Aug. 21. Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung in "Hunt" (Megabox Plus M)...
SJ Belangel expressed his excitement that he will soon take on fellow Gilas Pilipinas teammates once the Korean Basketball League (KBL) kicks off in October. SJ Belangel (right) and RJ Abarrientos (UAAP Media Bureau) Belangel revealed to select sportswriters who covered the arrival of Houston...
Korean Film Festival is back in Manila with Korean filmmakers Hong Wonchan and Lee Woojung gracing the event There is no denying that Filipinos are big Hallyu lovers. It can be seen in our obsession with Korean food, beauty regimen, and even on the shows and movies we watch. If you’re among the...
