K-pop boy band NCT Dream’s Jisung has tested positive for Covid-19 amid the decline in the number of new daily cases in South Korea. “NCT's Jisung was diagnosed with Covid-19 on the afternoon of the 29th (April 29),” announced SM Entertainment on April 30. NCT Dream's Jisung (Jonathan Hicap)...
Forbes Korea released its 2022 Power Celebrity 40 list of the most influential and highest paid people in Korea. The Power Celebrity 40 is the Korean version of the Celebrity 100 list by US Forbes magazine, which ranks the highest paid celebrities. Forbes Korea's 2022 Power Celebrity 40 list...
Kyline Alcantara just added another feather in her proverbial cap. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Manila on Thursday officially appointed her as new honorary ambassador for Korea tourism in the Philippines. The actress took to social media to express elation over her appointment. She...
Singer and actor Kang Minhyuk, member of Korean pop rock band CNBLUE, has tested positive for Covid-19. “This morning, CNBLUE Kang Minhyuk’s result of Covid-19 PCR test was positive,” said FNC Entertainment, the band’s agency. CNBLUE's Kang Minhyuk (Twitter) “Kang Min-hyuk has completed...
The Department of National Defense (DND) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a South Korean electric company in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Tuesday, April 26, to establish solar panels in at least two military camps in Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao. (Courtesy of Department of...
Chen, 29, a member of K-pop boy band EXO, has completed his military service in South Korea. The K-pop idol was discharged from the military on April 25, or 18 months after enlisting on Oct. 26, 2020. EXO's Chen (SM Entertainment) He started as an active duty soldier but his status was later...
D.O. (real name Doh Kyung-soo) of K-pop boy band EXO has tested positive for Covid-19, his agency said. “EXO's D.O. was confirmed with Covid-19 today (April 25),” said SM Entertainment. EXO's D.O. (SM Entertainment) It added that D.O. is fully vaccinated and has no symptoms. “D.O. has...
These places are just dream destinations, at least for now Japan has a beautiful new website launched just last month, March 2022, that trains the spotlight on the country’s rich heritage, beckoning readers to witness the best of “cultural” Japan. The interactive, glossy site takes readers on...
Clark Development Corporation (CDC) of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea’s Land and Housing Corporation (LH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on development cooperation to build a smart city at the Clark Freeport Zone, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Photo via...
Sanha, a member of K-pop boy band ASTRO, has tested positive for Covid-19, his agency announced. Agency Fantagio announced that on April 22, Sanha used a self-test kit as a preemptive measure due to poor condition and the result turned out to be negative. Astro's Sanha (Twitter) “However, due to...
Another controversy erupted after South Korea’s President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol became a guest on the popular tvN cable TV program “You Quiz on the Block” on April 20. “You Quiz on the Block” is a popular talk show hosted by Yoo Jae-suk of “Running Man” and Jo Se-ho. South Korea’s...
K-pop boy band Seventeen member Jeonghan has recovered from Covid-19 in one week, his agency said. “We would like to inform you that Seventeen member Jeonghan has made a full recovery from Covid-19 and his quarantine has concluded as of today ,” said Pledis Entertainment. Seventeen's Jeonghan...