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...
“With You,” the official soundtrack of the tvN-Netflix Korean drama “Our Blues,” has topped the Billboard Hot Trending Songs, powered by Twitter, chart. The song, performed by BTS’ Jimin and former Wanna One member Ha Sung-woon, rose to the top of the chart dated May 14. (Clockwise from...
Multi-awarded Korean actress Kang Soo-youn (aka Kang Soo-yeon) was rushed to a hospital on May 5 due to cardiac arrest. Korean media reported that the 55-year-old actress was found by her family at 5:40 p.m. at her home in Apgujeong, Gangnam in Seoul in a state of cardiac arrest. Her family called...
Korean actress’ Seo Ye-ji will return to the small screen next month with a new drama on cable TV channel tvN. TvN released the main poster for the drama “Eve” featuring Seo Ye-ji on April 28. According to the channel, “Eve” will premiere at 10:30 p.m. KST on May 25. “Eve” is billed...
A Korean DJ has accused American Airlines crew of harassing and humiliating her after she was kicked off a flight from New York to Los Angeles for wearing sweatpants with “F**k You” printed on it. “I GOT KICKED OFF FROM @AmericanAir flight and they harassed me to take off my sponsored...
BTS’ Jimin and Ha Sung-woon’s original soundtrack (OST) for the Korean drama “Our Blues” has set a new record. Jimin and Ha Sung-woon’s duet “With You” was released on April 24 and reached No. 1 in 100 countries and regions to set a new record. Ha Sung-woon (left) and BTS' Jimin...
Several Korean private companies are heading to Mindanao to build partnerships with fellow private firms there, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines said Wednesday, April 20. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim In Chul (Photo courtesy of Embassy of the Republic of Korea in...
BTS’ Jimin and Ha Sung-woon, former member of K-pop boy band Wanna One, have teamed up for the original soundtrack (OST) of the drama “Our Blues.” “Our Blues” premiered on tvN on April 9 and is streamed on Netflix. The drama tells “the comforting story of people who are faced with...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – A Korean national wanted in his country was arrested by authorities during a manhunt operation in Angeles City on Monday afternoon, April 18. Heejun Yang, 40, who was staying at Widus Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, was arrested by joint...
Korean netizens are opposing the appearance of President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol on a popular TV show. It was earlier announced that Yoon Suk-yeol already taped an episode of the tvN talk show “You Quiz on the Block,” hosted by Yoo Jae-suk of “Running Man” and Jo Se-ho. The episode will air on...
The new Korean drama “Our Blues” aired its first episode on April 9 on top of the ratings in South Korea. “Our Blues” premiered on tvN in South Korea and streamed on Netflix. The drama tells “the comforting story of people who are faced with different aspects of their lives peak, bottom,...
The Korean Cultural Center is ready for its next chapter READY FOR THE NEXT DECADE KCC Director Im Young A It’s been a little over a decade since the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) was established in Manila. I got to visit their former space back in 2013 to cover one of their events and it’s...
