Cha Eun-woo, ASTRO, Ong Seung-woo emerge as top moneymakers at their agency

Cha Eun-woo, ASTRO, Ong Seung-woo emerge as top moneymakers at their agency: Korean actor-singer Cha Eun-woo and his K-pop boy band ASTRO, and actor-singer Ong Seung-woo, former Wanna One member, are bringing the big bucks to their agency, Fantagio, according to a financial report by the company. Fantagio submitted a document to Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service on Ma

BTS’ ‘Butter’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, their 4th chart-topper in 9 months

BTS’ ‘Butter’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, their 4th chart-topper in 9 months: BTS and the June 5-dated Hot 100 chart (Big Hit Music / Billboard Charts)  K-pop superstars and Grammy nominee BTS’ new digital single “Butter” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, becoming their fourth song to reign on top of the chart in just a span of nine months since “Dynamite” in Septembe

Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzalez get COVID-19 vaccine jabs in Muntinlupa

Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzalez get COVID-19 vaccine jabs in Muntinlupa: Celebrity couple Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez have been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Muntinlupa Tuesday. The two were vaccinated with the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Festival Mall upper ground floor parking area vaccination site in Alabang, one of

#BTSMeal: ARMYs donate to frontliners, turn them into souvenirs

#BTSMeal: ARMYs donate to frontliners, turn them into souvenirs: (Clockwise from top left) BTS Meal donated to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia in Kota Bharu, US Chargé d’Affaires to South Korea Rob Rapson with his BTS Meal in Seoul, BTS Meal bag in Washington, framed bag and sauce packaging and BTS Meal in Malaysia (Photos: @PurpleProject7, Rob Rapson, @btsliv

K-drama ‘My Roommate Is A Gumiho’ premieres on iQiyi, tops ratings in Korea

K-drama ‘My Roommate Is A Gumiho’ premieres on iQiyi, tops ratings in Korea: Jang Ki-yong (left) and Lee Hye-ri at the press conference for 'My Roommate Is A Gumiho' in Korea (tvN)  “My Roommate Is A Gumiho,” iQiyi’s first original Korean drama, premiered on the OTT (over-the-top) video streaming platform on May 26 and grabbed first place in the ratings in Korea. The K

McDonald’s x BTS collaboration starts with merch drop on May 27

McDonald’s x BTS collaboration starts with merch drop on May 27: The McDonald’s x BTS merchandise (McDonald’s)  The much-awaited BTS Meal arrives at McDonald’s in the Philippines on June 18 but ahead of this, merchandise will be available for purchase on the Weverse Shop app. In the Philippines, the BTS Meal will consist of a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, med

BTS’ ‘Butter’ sets 5 new Guinness World Records titles on YouTube, Spotify

BTS’ ‘Butter’ sets 5 new Guinness World Records titles on YouTube, Spotify: BTS’ ‘Butter’ sets 5 new Guinness World Records titles on YouTube, Spotify

NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells 2 million copies in 16 days, says agency

NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells 2 million copies in 16 days, says agency: NCT Dream (SM Entertainment)  K-pop boy band NCT Dream have sold 2 million copies of their latest album “Hot Sauce,” according to their agency. In a press release sent to Korean media on May 26, SM Entertainment said “Hot Sauce” has sold 2,040,360 copies as of May 25, reaching the milestone i

Korean embassy congratulates Pinay for winning top prize at song festival in Korea

Korean embassy congratulates Pinay for winning top prize at song festival in Korea: Margie Maldo speaking after winning first prize in the 42nd Workers’ Song Festival that aired on KBS 2TV (Screenshot from KBS 2TV video on YouTube)  The Korean Embassy in the Philippines congratulated Filipino Margie Maldo for winning first place in the 42nd Workers’ Song Festival held in Korea l

YouTube says BTS’ ‘Butter’ set new record as No. 1 most viewed MV in first 24 hours

YouTube says BTS’ ‘Butter’ set new record as No. 1 most viewed MV in first 24 hours: YouTube says BTS’ ‘Butter’ set new record as No. 1 most viewed MV in first 24 hours