BTS, NCT Dream, Omega X and GOT7 led the weekly album chart in South Korea. According to Hanteo Chart, BTS’ “Proof” grabbed the No. 1 spot on Hanteo’s weekly album chart for the period June 13 to 19 with total sales of 571,414 copies. (Clockwise from top left) BTS, NCT Dream, Omega X and...
A 17-year-old Korean who lived in the Philippines for more than 10 years will be making his debut in an upcoming K-pop group. Won Bin has been selected to replace a member of K-pop boy band ATBO who was removed from the group due to allegations of school violence. Won Bin (left) will replace Yang...
Eleven-member K-pop boy band Omega X made their comeback on June 15 with the release of their first studio album. Omega X, managed by Spire Entertainment, is composed of Jaehan, Hwichan, Sebin, Hangyeom, Taedon, Xen, Jehyun, Kevin, Junghoon, Hyuk and Yechan. Omega X (Spire Entertainment) The cover...
A member of an upcoming K-pop boy band was removed from the after he was accused of school violence. Yang Donghwa, 18, was supposed to debut in the seven-member K-pop group ATBO, which stands for “At the Beginning of Originality,” in the second half of the year. Yang Donghwa was removed from...
Korean artists NCT Dream, SHINee’s Key, WEi and Alice brought joy to fans as they performed at the “Begin Again: K-pop Edition” concert held on May 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After more than two years since the pandemic, concerts have been allowed in the country and Pinoy fans were...
The agency of K-pop boy band Golden Child has denied a report that member Tag (real name Son Young Taek), 24, is in critical condition in a hospital. On May 18, Korean media outlet Kukmin Ilbo reported that Tag is in critical condition due to acute liver failure. K-pop group Golden Child member Tag...
Two more K-pop idols managed by YG Entertainment agency have tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as the Korean entertainment industry is experiencing a rise in cases. YG Entertainment announced that iKON’s Ju-ne (real name: Koo Jun-hoe) and Treasure’s Yoshi, 21, on Jan. 25 have...
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...
Filipino concertgoers attend the BTS Permission to Dance On Stage LA BTS performing in their cool black outfits (BigHit Music) My social media feed early this month saw friends attending the four-day concert series, BTS Permission to Dance On Stage LA in California, USA between November 27 to...
The 'Avengers of K-Pop' brought joy to their Filipino fans online With their self-titled EP topping the Billboard 200 chart in 2019, SuperM has definitely taken the world by a storm. Consisting of seven members from four SM Entertainment boy groups—Taemin from Shinee, Baekhyun and Kai from Exo,...
Heard It Through the Gripe-Vine: Our New Abnormal Philip Cu Unjieng I’m with you in declaring that many Filipinos are geniuses in marketing and in creativity; but I’ll also be honest and say that if there’s one Asian country I’ll tip my hat to for not only talking the talk, but walking the...
'Both Jelly Lin and Seulgi embody, with their fresh sense of style, the values of passionate innovation and creativity of Ferragamo’s DNA.' Jelly Lin and Seulgi Asian beauty reigns supreme in Salvatore Ferragamo as it welcomes Chinese actress Jelly Lin and K-Pop superstar Seulgi from girl group...
