K-pop Republic leaves fans wanting more

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

As early as 8 a.m. last Sept. 7, many Filipino fans were already at Araneta Center in Quezon City for the K-pop Republic concert, one of the most anticipated K-pop events of the year.

One of the them was 13-year-old Erica Ocampo, who came from Malolos, Bulacan.

SHINee, EXO-K, Dal Shabet on ‘sinigang,’ fans and the Philippines

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

K-pop boy band SHINee’s main vocalist Jonghyun wants to try “sinigang,” a popular Filipino dish, while EXO-K’s Baekhyun wants to go to Baguio with other members of the group.

KPOP Republic - SHINEE, EXO-K, DAL SHABET at Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 7

Stars pick Yoochun, TVXQ as best Korean idols in survey

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines – JYJ’s Micky Yoochun has been chosen as the best idol actor while boy band TVXQ was picked as having the most impressive performance by fellow Korean singers in a survey held recently.