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.

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

Embassy of the Republic of Korea
in the Philippines

The Korean Embassy in Manila is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2013 Korean Government Scholarship Program for graduate and post-graduate students. 

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.

(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

My friends and I had a fantastic lunch last week at  a Korean restaurant inside BF Homes Subdivision, Paranaque City in Metro Manila. 

Galbi and Korean sidedishes. (Jonah Hicap)

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.

The performers at the presidential inauguration. (www.newsen.com)

Child calls 911 for help with math

Child called 911 and asked the operator to help him with math.

Download Jay Park's new song "Appetizer" for free

Jay Park has released a new song titled "Appetizer" and it's available for free download. 

Winners at the 2nd Gaon Chart K-pop Awards

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - The 2nd Gaon Chart K-pop Awards ceremony was held on Feb. 13 at the Olympic Hall at Seoul Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea.

Photo by www.newsen.com