Korea Observer

The BL (boys’ love) drama “The Next Prince” bagged the Series of the Year award at the KAZZ Awards 2026 held in Thailand on May 14.  The KAZZ Awards ceremony, held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, honored outstanding stars and works in Thailand and was hosted by KAZZ Magazine, which marked its 20th anniversary.  “The Next Prince” starred Thai actors Nunew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Zee Pruk Panich and aired from May to August last year.  Freen Sarocha and Becky Armstrong won Couple of the Year while Freen also won Best Actress of the Year. Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat bagged the Best Actor of the Year Award.  KAZZ Awards 2026 (Photos from KAZZ Awards on Facebook) The Drama Award of the Year went to “Searching for the Love She Forgot.” Here are the winners at the KAZZ Awards 2026:  Series of the Year Award - The Next Prince Trending Artist Award - DEXX Spotlight Icon of the Year Award - GMMTV Fandom Character Rising Male of the Year Awar...

K-pop supergroup  BTS  received a warm welcome in Mexico, where President Claudia Sheinbaum personally greeted the group at the National Palace ahead of their sold-out concert series in Mexico City. The group visited the country’s federal government seat, where they met Sheinbaum before appearing on the balcony to wave at an estimated 50,000 fans gathered at the Zócalo, Mexico City’s main square. The massive crowd turned the city center into a sea of supporters eager to catch a glimpse of the global stars. Read more at  Manila Bulletin online:  https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/07/bts-warmly-welcomed-in-mexico-as-president-meets-k-pop-group-ahead-of-concert-series  

Korean actor Lee Jun-hyuk of the Netflix drama “Love Scout” returned to the Philippines to meet his fans. Lee Jun-hyuk held his “Let Me In” Fan Meeting in Manila on June 29 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Newport World Resorts. This was his second time visiting the Philippines for an event. Read more at Manila Bulletin .

Bella Campen, Bright Vachirawit show chemistry in Prime Video film ‘Congrats My Ex!’  ’ https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/7/bella-campen-bright-vachirawit-show-chemistry-in-prime-video-film-congrats-my-ex #manilabulletin via @manilabulletin #CongratsMyEx #Bright #bellacampen #PrimeVideoPH #PrimeVideo #ลุ้นรักป่วนก๊วนแฟนเก่า #bbrightvc

#Seventeen becomes first K-pop artist to sell 5 million copies of an album in first week of release https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/31/seventeen-becomes-first-k-pop-artist-to-sell-5-million-copies-of-an-album-in-first-week-of-release

Ticket prices, seat plan for 2023 Asia Artist Awards at Philippine Arena revealed https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/31/ticket-prices-seat-plan-for-2023-asia-artist-awards-at-philippine-arena-revealed

BTS’ Jungkook makes history by placing 2 singles in top 5 in UK https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/7/bts-jungkook-makes-history-for-placing-2-singles-in-top-5-in-uk #manilabulletin via @manilabulletin

BLACKPINK’s Jennie to release special single ‘You & Me’ https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/4/blackpink-s-jennie-to-release-special-single-you-and-me

K-pop star Chanyeol, Ever Bilena’s first male brand ambassador, says ‘beauty is for everyone’ https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/4/k-pop-star-chanyeol-ever-bilena-s-first-male-brand-ambassador-says-beauty-is-for-everyone

2023 MTV EMA nominees announced https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/4/2023-mtv-ema-nominees-announced

Netflix reveals new, returning cast of global hit Korean series ‘Squid Game’ season 2  https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/18/netflix-reveals-new-returning-cast-of-global-hit-korean-series-squid-game-season-2  

Korean star Lee Seung-gi sings his heart out in first PH concert: ‘Manila is the best’  https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/29/korean-star-lee-seung-gi-sings-his-heart-out-in-first-ph-concert-manila-is-the-best

K-pop group Red Velvet draws huge crowd at first solo concert in Manila  https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/9/k-pop-group-red-velvet-draws-huge-crowd-at-first-solo-concert-in-manila

NCT Dream to fans at Manila concert: You’re an amazing audience  https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/3/nct-dream-to-fans-at-manila-concert-you-re-an-amazing-audience

BLACKPINK Rosé’s agency to take legal action vs rumors linking her to illegal drugs  https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/13/blackpink-rose-s-agency-to-take-legal-action-vs-rumors-linking-her-to-illegal-drugs

BTS’ Jimin makes history as the first Korean solo artist to bag No. 1 spot on Billboard Hot 100 https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/4/bts-jimin-makes-history-by-being-the-first-korean-solo-artist-to-bag-no-1-spot-on-hot-100