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EXCLUSIVE: Fil-Am cast in ‘Boys over Flowers’ US remake

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin A Filipino-American has been cast to play one of the lead roles in the upcoming American adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series "Hana Yori Dango," which was turned into the TV drama serials "Meteor Garden" in Taiwan, "Hana Yori Dango" in Japan and "Boys over Flowers" in South Korea. The F4 of “Between Boys and Friends” and their counterparts in the Korean version. (From top left) Joseph Almani, Trenton Culkin, Napoleon Tavale, Jason Mordeno, Kim Joon, Kim Bum, Kim Hyun Joong and Lee Min Ho (Photos courtesy of “Between Boys and Friends” and KBS websites)

Korean stars in dating issues

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Several Korean stars have been dragged into dating issues this week including f(x)’s Sulli and rapper Choiza. (Clockwise from top left) Sulli, Yoo Gi An, Soyeon, Oh Jong Hyuk, Kim Woo Bin and Choiza (Photos from www.newsen.com)

Lee Hi chosen as one of Billboard’s hottest young singers

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin A 17-year-old rookie K-pop singer has been chosen by Billboard as one of the hottest young singers this year. (Clockwise from top left) One Direction, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Lee Hi (Photos courtesy of Instagram account of One Direction, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus and www.newsen.com)

Infinite's One Great Step World Tour in Manila on Nov. 3 + seat plan + ticketing FAQs

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin K-pop boy band Infinite will be holding their world tour in the Philippines in November. Woollim Entertainment, the band’s agency, announced the tour on the Infinite website this morning.

G-Dragon sets records with TV music show wins

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Big Bang leader G-Dragon has set records with four of his songs winning the charts on TV music programs. Photos: www.newsen.com

Rookie boy band NOM to hold fan meet in Manila

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin A new Korean boy band will be visiting the Philippines this week to hold a fan meet and mall shows. Boy band NOM (Photo by www.unionpress.co.kr/JM Entertainment)

F(x)’s Amber takes a vacation in Palawan

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin A member of popular K-pop girl group f(x) spent her birthday and Korean holiday with friends at a beach resort in Sabang, Palawan in the Philippines.