Korean actress found dead in apparent suicide

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - A Korean actress who became popular in the 1990s was found dead in her home, which authorities said was an apparent suicide.

The Korean police identified the victim as 38-year-old actress Kim Soo Jin, who debuted in the Korean entertainment industry in 1994.

Big Bang, 2PM, TVXQ Nominated In MTV VMAJ 2013

By JONATHAN M. HICAP

MANILA, Philippines - Korean boy bands 2PM, Big Bang and TVXQ have received nominations in the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Japan (VMAJ).

MTV Japan announced the nominees, the hosts and the first three performers of the awards ceremony, which will be held on June 22 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Manila Bulletin: Boy Band MBLAQ's M anila Concert Canceled

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - The concert of Korean boy band MBLAQ slated on March 31 was canceled "due to unresolved technical and production concerns."
The announcement was made just hours before the concert was to be held and when many fans were already at the concert venue.

JYJ’s Junsu shows animals some love

Junsu of JYJ narrated the documentary “The Zoo Is Alive” on a show that aired Monday night.

This is the first time that the singer has narrated an MBC documentary program.

Ex-Super Junior's Hangeng Wins KCA Favorite Asian Act

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - Chinese star Hangeng, former member of K-pop boy band Super Junior, won the Favorite Asian Act award at Nickelodeon's 26th Kids' Choice Awards.

Fans chose Hangeng over Korean rapper Psy, the Philippines' Sarah Geronimo and Malaysia's Shila Amzah for the award.

Photo courtesy of Nickkids on Weibo

2PM's comeback trailer

JYP Entertainment unveiled today 2PM's comeback trailer.

KOREA Magazine [2013 VOL.9 No.3]

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2PM's Comeback Countdown Set

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - When K-pop boy band 2PM arrived in Manila last March 1, they revealed that their new Korean album will be released soon.

JYP Entertainment, 2PM's agency, has announced 2PM's comeback after two years since the release of the group's last Korean album "Hands Up" in 2011.

Annual Korean Speech Contest to bring winner to Korea

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and the Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office will be awarding an all-expense paid trip to Korea for the winner of the upcoming 2013 Korean Speech Contest on April 27.

TV Host Probed For Illegal Gambling

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - A TV host is under investigation by Korean authorities for illegal sports gambling.

Kim Yong Man, 46, who emcees five TV programs, appeared before authorities this week to answer the charges.

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