Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Understanding symbolism in Korean Folk Painting
The Korean Cultural Center and the Association of Korean Folk Painting Artists will be opening the exhibit Minhwa: The Meaning of Symbols in Folk Painting on March 8, featuring eight Korean artists whose works highlight the importance of minhwa or folk painting in the Korean socio-historical landscape.
Monday, February 25, 2013
(GIF) Jennifer Lawrence takes a spill at the Oscars
Jennifer Lawrence tripped as she went up the stage to receive her Best Actress award at the Oscars. Here's the GIF:
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
(CONCERT) 2013 Shinhwa's 15th Anniversary Concert
- Date : Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 6 PM Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 5 PM
- Place : Olympic Park, Gymnastics Stadium
Friday, February 22, 2013
Download you FREE Korean Drama Calendar
I got this as a gift last Christmas and it's truly wonderful. The K-Drama Calendar depicts photos from your favorite Korean dramas.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
2PM's Nichkhun Is Newest BENCH Endorser
By JONATHAN. HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - Nichkhun, member of K-pop boy band 2PM, is the newest endorser of Philippine clothing brand BENCH.
BENCH made the announcement this morning on its Twitter and Facebook page.
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2PM's Nichkhun on BENCH billboard in Magallanes, Makati (Photo courtesy of @anjell_27 on Twitter) |
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
BEAST's Yong Jun-hyung Cast In Drama
Following in the footsteps of his fellow group mates -- Lee Ki-gwang and Yoon Doo-joon -- Yong Jun-hyung will also be taking on a acting role in an upcoming new drama.
Ex-SuJu Member, Sarah, Psy Nominated In Kids' Choice Awards
Former Super Junior member Hangeng and Korean rapper Psy have been nominated in the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards (KCA).
The two will be competing in the Favorite Asian Act category with Filipina singer Sarah Geronimo and Malaysia'a Shila Amzah.
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Favorite Asian Act nominees (clockwise from top left) Hangeng, Psy, Shila Amzah and Sarah Geronimo. (Photos courtesy of Kids' Choice Awards website) |
SHINee on their new album
How does SHINee view their new album? CSI investigator Onew will satisfy your curiosities about SHINee's new album.
Korean Embassy now accepts applications for 2013 Global Korea Scholarship for graduate programs
Monday, February 18, 2013
Kwon Sang Woo Tops Best Abs List
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - Actor Kwon Sang Woo, who rose to stardom through the Korean drama "Stairway to Heaven," topped the list of Korean celebrities with the best six pack or washboard abs.
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(Clockwise from top left) Kwon Sang Woo, Julien Kang, Song Seung Hun, 2PM's Chansung, MBLAQ's Lee Joon and Cha Seung Won (Photos by www.newsen.com) |
Delicious Korean food
Saturday, February 16, 2013
JYJ, Psy To Perform At Presidential Inauguration
BY JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - Boy band JYJ and rapper Psy have been selected to perform at the inauguration of South Korea's first female President, Park Geun-hye.
President-elect Park Geun-hye will be sworn in as South Korea's 11th president on Feb. 25 at a ceremony to be held at the National Assembly square in Seoul.
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The performers at the presidential inauguration. (www.newsen.com) |
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Blueprint for K-pop's future presented at the 2013 GCEF
Behind the rising popularity of Korean pop singers on the global stage lies the power of media outlets and user-driven websites such as YouTube.
“With the advent of YouTube, the boundaries between countries are collapsing. YouTube serves as a tool linking a person to a person, a country to a country, in real time. Now any high-quality and creative content can be spread all over the world in a split second.”
“With the advent of YouTube, the boundaries between countries are collapsing. YouTube serves as a tool linking a person to a person, a country to a country, in real time. Now any high-quality and creative content can be spread all over the world in a split second.”
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Girls' Generation Dominates Gaon Charts
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Korea's Top 20 Favorite TV Shows
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - Entertainment program "Infinite Challenge" is the No. 1 favorite TV program in South Korea, according to the latest survey conducted by Gallup Korea.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Kim Hyun Joong Withdraws From TV Drama, To Perform In Brazil
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wonder Girls' Sunye, Husband Leave For Canada
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - Wonder Girls' leader Sunye, who got married last Jan. 26 in Seoul, left for Montreal, Canada this morning together with her husband, James Park, to live there for the time being. Park's parents also live in Montreal.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Psy Nominated In Billboard Latin Music Awards + Complete List of Nominees
By JONATHAN M. HICAP
MANILA, Philippines - Korean rapper Psy got nominated in the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will honor the best in Latin Music.
The awards ceremony will be held on April 25 at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Florida.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Japanese Women Pick K-pop Artists They Want To Gift With Chocolates On V-Day
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - Valentine's Day is getting closer and Japanese women have picked K-pop groups they want to gift with chocolates on the red-letter occasion.
A total of 1,000 respondents were asked by MPost, a Japanese site that is devoted to the Korean Wave, to answer a survey about Valentine's Day.
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Caption: (Clockwise from the top) JYJ, Code V and TVXQ (Photos courtesy of C-JeS Entertainment and www.newsen.com) |
Monday, February 4, 2013
Japanese Pop Star Shaves Head After Sex Scandal
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - The Japanese music industry is reeling from a sex scandal involving a member of top girl group AKB48 and a Japanese-Filipino member of GENERATIONS boy band.
AKB48 member Minegishi Minami, 20, shaved her head after a Japanese weekly magazine published a report and photos of her spending the night and leaving the house of GENERATIONS member Shirahama Alan, 19. The two starred in a 2011 drama.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Billboard Exec Impressed With K-pop Artists; Hyuna Talks About Her Rumored US Debut
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - The editorial director of Billboard is impressed with K-pop artists and says that the "right song" like Psy's "Gangnam Style," regardless of its language, can succeed in the US market.
Friday, February 1, 2013
FAN EVENT: 2013 2PM LIVE TOUR in Manila "What time is it"
Want to meet the Hottest boys?
Be among the first online buyers of tickets to the 2013 2PM LIVE TOUR in Manila "What time is it" concert and get the chance to join the Meet & Greet! Those who get tickets via SMtickets.com until February 14 are qualified to be drawn as one of the 150 lucky fans!
Be among the first online buyers of tickets to the 2013 2PM LIVE TOUR in Manila "What time is it" concert and get the chance to join the Meet & Greet! Those who get tickets via SMtickets.com until February 14 are qualified to be drawn as one of the 150 lucky fans!
Winners At The 22nd Seoul Music Awards
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines - K-pop stars attended the 22nd Seoul Music Awards held last night at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul.
Psy won the daesang, or grand prize, but he was unable to attend the awards ceremony due to his busy schedule.
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