I have now, I think, crossed over to the “one drink is enough” crowd, or maybe the “aging club kids” segment of my life. Gone are the days when I could eat, drink, and party until dawn, then still have enough steam and gumption to go to the office and work till late afternoon, then proceed...
The epic Korean drama “Jewel in the Palace,” which sparked Hallyu or Korean Wave across Asia including the Philippines, will be returning with a sequel after 20 years. “Jewel in the Palace,” also known as “Dae Jang-geum,” aired with 54 episodes from September 2003 to March...
Korean actress Lee Young-ae, who rose to global fame as Jang-geum in the hit Korean drama “Jewel in the Palace,” is back with a mystery thriller series on Disney+. “Maestra: Strings of Truth,” coming to Disney+ on Dec. 9, tells the story of a highly accomplished conductor who decides...
Korean actor Lee Seung-gi, who has been donating millions he got from his former agency as payment for his music, has announced that he will be getting married. On Feb. 7, Lee Seung-gi, 36, star of the dramas “ My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho,” “Vagabond” and “Mouse,” announced on Instagram...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL If there’s one highlight of the inaugural dinner that hit the sweet spot with me, it would be how exuberant, nourishing music resounded through the halls of Malacañang Palace that auspicious night. Now I’m not ignorant of the fact that this new...
Korean actress Lee Young-ae, who rose to global popularity after starring in the hit K-drama “Jewel in the Palace,” has donated money to Ukraine, which is now being attacked by Russia. Ukraine Ambassador to Korea, Dmytro Ponomarenko, posted her donation amounting to 100 million won ($83,000) on...
(From left) Lee Seung-gi, Lee Da-in and 'Jewel in the Palace' star Kyeon Mi-ri (Instagram) Korean fans of actor Lee Seung-gi, 34, star of the K-drama “Mouse,” have expressed their opposition to his romantic relationship with actress Lee Da-in, 28, because of her family background. Lee Da-in,...
