Big Bang's Daesung pays financial compensation to dead motorcyclist's family

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - Big Bang member Daesung has reached a financial settlement agreement with the family of Mr. Hyun, the dead motorcyclist who the Korean police said was killed by the singer.

JYJ to file case vs KBS over jeju Island campaign

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Manila Bulletin 

MANILA, Philippines – K-pop trio JYJ, composed of Xiah Junsu, Kim Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun, will file a complaint against Korean TV station KBS for canceling the group’s scheduled TV appearance aimed at promoting Jeju Island to be one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Prosecutors to start investigation; will summon Daesung on motorcyclist's death

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Manila Bulletin 
MANILA, Philippines - Big Bang member Daesung will get a chance to perhaps redeem himself and explain his side on his involvement in the death of a motorcyclist last May 31.

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Penshoppe's latest endorser: Mario Maurer?

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Thai hunk actor Mario Maurer has confirmed himself that he will visit the Philippines. 
On his Twitter account, Mario posted the message 'See you soon Philippines', confirming talks that he will visit the Philippines. 

Kim Hyun Joong to visit the Philippines anew in August

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Manila Bulletin (www.mb.com.ph)

MANILA, Philippines - Popular Korean singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong will visit the Philippines in August.

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f(x), BEAST, KARA win in Korea’s Mnet 20’s Choice Awards

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Manila Bulletin 

MANILA, Philippines - Drama and K-pop stars came together at the Mnet’s 20’s Choice Awards held July 7 at the pool area of the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul.

2NE1, other K-pop groups to debut in Japanese music market

By JONATHAN M. HICAP

Manila Bulletin (www.mb.com.ph) 

MANILA, Philippines - More K-pop groups are venturing into the Japanese music market, following the moves made by other idol singers.

Rain to hold concerts in Korea before his military enlistment

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - Asian pop star Rain (비 aka 정지훈) will hold a series of concerts in Korea as a gift to his fans before he enters the military in November this year.

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.