The much-awaited Korean drama “Snowdrop,” starring Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, premiered on JTBC and Disney Plus on Dec. 18. However, a petition has been filed with the website of the Office of the President to stop its airing, accusing the drama of distorting Korean history....
The Philippines and South Korea reaffirmed to elevate their economic interaction amid the coronavirus pandemic, including the move to allow the entry of Filipino workers to the foreign country's employment permit system (EPS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Secretary of Foreign...
Polling firm Gallup Korea revealed its year-end list of the top 10 Korean movie stars who shined in 2021 as part of its “Person of the Year” ranking in each field. Gallup Korea held a survey among 1,700 people aged 13 and above in South Korea excluding Jeju Island from Nov. 5 to 28 and asked...
“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” stars Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a, and “Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae have been chosen as the Korean TV actors who shined in 2021. Gallup Korea released its year-end poll on the Person of the Year in each field including entertainment and sports. The Korean TV actors...
“D.P.,” the compelling Korean drama that brought spotlight on the abuse, bullying and violence in Korea’s military service, is returning for a second season, Netflix announced. Starring Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan, season 1 was released on Netflix on Aug. 27. It resonated with viewers...
Here’s what we know so far... Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan in a scene from ‘D.P.’ (Netflix) After being selected for the New York Times Best International Shows of 2021, the hit Korean series is set for a second season with Netflix. Just today, Netflix had just confirmed the production for...
Fans of Korean entertainment content in the Philippines will rejoice with the launching of a revamped tvN channel to provide more and faster Korean dramas, variety programs and movies starting Dec. 15. To launch the revamped tvN Premium channel, CJ ENM HK with Wilbros Entertainment is partnering...
Video streaming platform iQiyi’s year-end Korean drama offering “Bad and Crazy” will premiere on Dec. 17 and the cast talked about their roles. During a global press conference on Dec. 13, Lee Dong Wook of “Tale of the Nine Tailed,” “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” Wi Ha-joon of...
Korean drama “Jirisan,” starring Jun Ji-hyun and Ju Ji-hoon, aired its 16th and last episode on Dec. 12 on top of the ratings. The finale of the drama, which aired on tvN in Korea and iQiyi globally, garnered a nationwide rating of 9.225 percent (with a peak rating of 10.6 percent) in South...
Online food brand Cafe Constancia serves a taste of Korea on a stick Does your K-drama binge-watching continue to influence your food cravings? Well, you are not alone. This time, after dividing into the food finds in series such as doshirak from “Squid Game” and Korean fried chicken a la...
Two poultry farms from the Philippines have been approved by the South Korean government to export chicken to the East Asian country. In formal communication, Maria Alilia Maghirang, the country’s Agriculture Attache in Seoul, informed Agriculture Secretary William Dar of the final approval of...
Two Koreans were arrested by police for alleged extortion and carnapping in Pasay City on Thursday night. Col. Cesar Paday-os, Pasay City police chief, said the suspects, identified as Kim Jae Yong, 55, and Lee Giyeoung, 62, were nabbed in an entrapment operation in front of a condominium on Donada...
