Korea Observer

Hallyu stars Bae Yong Joon and Yoon Eun Hye won the top acting awards at the Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan held on Oct. 19 at Makuhari International Exhibition Center in Chiba City.

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin In the last few years, the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, has spread in many countries. From Asia, Hallyu has found its way to other regions like in Latin America, North America and Middle East. Hallyu stars (clockwise from top left) Super Junior, Choi Ji-woo and Bae Yong-joon in 'Winter Sonata,' Big Bang and Lee Young Ae in 'Jewel in the Palace' (Photos by www.newsen.com)

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila, Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - Nine-member K-pop group Girls Generation achieved another milestone in Japan with their single "Mr. Taxi" reached double platinum status in Japan.  (Clockwise from top left) Girls Generation, Kim Hyun Joong,  T-ara  and Bae Yong Joon. (Photos by SM Entertainment, Oricon, www.newsen.com and Keyeast)