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Anne Curtis sizzles at Park Seo Joon Manila fan meet

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 2 hours ago

Anne Curtis was among the stars spotted at Saturday’s fan meet of Korean superstar Park Seo Joon. 

Entertainment

EXO’s Chen, Lyn, K.Will, Korean drama OST singers to serenade Filipinos

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 6 days ago

The singers behind iconic OSTs of Korean dramas “My Love From The Star,” “Secret Garden,” and...

Korean Wave

4 years of deadly games: Fans celebrate 'Squid Game' finale with Seoul parade

14 days ago

The third and final season was released Friday, concluding the series that sees desperate people compete in deadly versions...

Entertainment

'Doctor Stranger' actor Choi Jung Woo dies at 68

By Kathleen A. Llemit | May 28, 2025 - 12:24pm

South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo starred in many popular Korean dramas before his passing at 68 years old.

Korean Wave

‘The Glory’ star Lee Do Hyun finishes mandatory military service

By Kathleen A. Llemit | May 14, 2025 - 5:00pm

The star of hit Korean shows “The Glory” and “Sweet Home” finished his mandatory military service...

Korean Wave

'Not transit relationship': Han So Hee sheds light on 1st meeting with Ryu Jun Yeol 

By Kathleen A. Llemit | March 30, 2024 - 11:45am

Han So-hee defended herself anew in a now-deleted Instagram post where she explained how she and Ryu Jun-yeol met and reiterated...

Korean Wave

South Korea launching Hallyu visa for K-culture fans; 'workation visa' for those WFH

By Kristofer Purnell | January 5, 2024 - 4:04pm

South Korea will begin the rollout of new visas which will allow non-Korean individuals to stay in the country for up...

Travel and Tourism

'Live is better': Lee Seung Gi thrills fans with his vocal prowess in Manila concert

By Kathleen A. Llemit | May 28, 2023 - 12:45pm

Lee Seung-gi proved he is a triple threat at last night's concert at the New Frontier Theater as the Korean singer-actor effortlessly...

Korean Wave

Kim Tae Hee, Lim Ji Yeon join forces in upcoming thriller

By Kathleen A. Llemit | April 22, 2023 - 3:21pm

Fresh from her success as the pretty villain in "The Glory," Lim Ji-yeon will act opposite Hallyu star Kim Tae-hee in the...

Korean Wave

'The Glory' star Song Hye Kyo salary per episode may surprise viewers

By Kathleen A. Llemit | April 14, 2023 - 6:24pm

It makes many viewers wonder how much the actress is actually paid for leading a drama, and a South Korean journalist made...

Korean Wave