Song Ji-hyo and Choi Jin-hyuk in 'Emergency Couple' (left), and Seo Kang-joon and Park Min-young in 'When the Weather is Fine.' (Viu) Leading OTT (over-the-top) video streaming platform Viu will be launching Filipino-dubbed Korean dramas to make it more accessible to fans in the Philippines. Since...
Kim Hee-yeol, vice president and head of drama production of top Korean drama company Pan Entertainment, revealed that “special grade” or top-tier Korean stars can earn a guaranteed income of 100 million to 200 million won ($89,000 to $178,000) per episode of a project. The exec, who was the...
Korean dramas have earned praise from Filipino film, TV and theater director and actress Laurice Guillen for their production value, stories and casting. The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) and the Korean Embassy in the Philippines in partnership with BGC Arts Center and Mind S-Cool hosted the webinar...
K-pop star and actress Krystal, aka Jung Soo-jung, and actor Jang Dong-yoon are currently starring in the OCN sci-fi K-drama “Search,” which is being streamed exclusively on iQIYI outside South Korea. Krystal plays the role of intelligent and fierce lieutenant Son Ye-rim while Jang...
Korean stars and the public are mourning the death of 35-year-old comedian Park Ji-sun and her mother. The two were found dead at their home in Mapo-gu, Seoul at about 1:44 p.m. Korean time (12:44 p.m. in the Philippines) on Nov. 2. The comedian’s father contacted the police after he could not...
The Korean drama movie “Pawn” starring Sung Dong-il, Ha Ji-won, Kim Hee-won and Park So-yi emerged as the No. 1 film in Korea for the month of October as total cinema admissions for the month rose to 4.63 million. According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), which tracks box office receipts,...
From zombies to ghosts, Korean horror films have become a favorite for people around the world. With their unique plots, characters and twists, Korean horror films evoke bloodcurdling scenes that capture the audience’s frightened attention. And for Halloween, these films are sure to get renewed...
As part of their Korea at Home campaign, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center, together with MIND S-Cool and the BGC Arts Center, have organized a free, live webinar titled The Role of K-Dramas in Sharing and Shaping Culture Beyond Borders. The one-time event consists...
A total of 29 actors, singers and key entertainment industry people were recognized at the 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards held on Oct. 28. Hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), it is the most prestigious...
On its 29th year, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, together with the United Korean Community Association in the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, will be bringing the 2020 Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange...
Several Chinese K-pop idols are facing severe criticisms in South Korea after they made online posts to celebrate China’s participation in the Korean War, which lasted from 1950-1953. K-pop boy band EXO member Lay Zhang, f(x)’s Victoria, former Pristin member Kyulkyung (aka Jieqiong) under...
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied that the government has blocked the entry of goods related to K-pop superstars BTS into the country. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian made this statement during a regular press conference on Oct. 21 when he was asked if China’s General...
