Which are the worst Korean films in 2023? Korean media outlet Sports Kyunghyang revealed the results of the survey under the 7th Raspberry Film Festival, the Korean version of the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, in the US, which selects the worst films and actors. Sports Kyunghyang...
Juan Gomez de Liaño is thrilled to see action at home. The 24-year-old guard is back in the Philippines as the Seoul SK Knights play against the Meralco Bolts in the ongoing East Asia Super League (EASL) season tonight, Dec. 27, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Juan Gomez de Liaño....
TACLOBAN CITY – A South Korean detainee escaped from the Abuyog Sub-Provincial Jail in Barangay Loyonsawang, Abuyog, Leyte on Thursday, November 16. The escapee was identified as Gim Sihun, alias Kim Sihon, 28, a resident of Taguig City and a trustee of the facility. He was last seen in the...
Ever since I started my Japan food tour over 10 years ago, I've been getting this question a lot: “Between Japan and Korea, which is better?” and without hesitation, I’d say, Japan by far. You see, I’ve had two Korean food tours in the past, good but not great, the second better than the...
The romantic comedy movie “Love Reset” emerged as the No. 1 film in South Korea for the month of October. The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) released the list of the top-grossing films in the country in October. Kang Haneul and Jung So-min in "Love Reset" (KOFIC) “Love Reset,”...
TIME TO END BREAST CANCER SM Supermalls president Steven Tan and Estee Lauder Companies country general manager Sharyn Wong Every October, the world is dressed in pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to celebrate the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and raise...
Haru Expose yourself to some classical Korean music. The Korean CulturalCenter in the Philippines and the NationalMuseum of the Philippines are delighted to present a mesmerizing musical event entitled “Cultural Crescendo: Phil-Kor Mini Concert,” which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the...
The Korean wave has undoubtedly made strides in recent years as K-dramas, K-pop, and even K-cuisine have swept nations worldwide into a fascination for anything and everything Korean. In the Philippines, many of us might remember tuning in to local primetime television to catch the...
Joining forces for a fusion of culinary magic, Kaya and Serenitea are introducing the irresistible KimCheese Snacks with two delectable offerings: KimCheese Fries and KimCheese Chicken Poppers. Launching today, Sept. 15, this collaboration combines the bold flavors of the Korean restaurant’s...
A South Korean national, who disguised himself as a Filipino by presenting a 'fake' birth certificate, was arrested by operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Davao City. In a statement, the BI identified the arrested foreigner as Kim Jinkoon, 58, a fugitive from South Korea whose passport...
The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Friday, Sep. 8, welcomed the signing of a free-trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and Seoul as it said the move would liberalize almost a 100 percent of both sides' markets. In a statement, the embassy said the signing of the pact "is timely" and...
Seven movies will be screened during the 2023 Korean Film Festival (KFF) in the Philippines. Under the theme “Ka-ja! Korea Through Films,” the Korean Film Festival will run from Sept. 22 to 26 and is presented by the Korean Embassy in the Philippines and the Korean Cultural Center (KCC)...
