Korea Observer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011, MANILA:  The MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign today announced plans to hold a massive live concert in Manila on October 29 at the Mall of Asia to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking. Jay Park and Evaline (Photos courtesy of MTV Exit, Sidus HQ and Joseph Llanes

By JONATHAN M. HICAP Manila Bulletin  MANILA, Philippines - The journey of a rock band and a story about a daughter who finds his father will be some of the featured films in the 2011 Korean Film Festival in the Philippines that will run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 2 in SM Cinemas in Manila and Cebu.

By JONATHAN M. HICAP Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - K-pop music has been enjoying huge popularity in the Philippines in the past few years. Since 2009, popular idol groups have visited the country including SHINee, Super Junior, 4Minute and BEAST.

By JONATHAN M. HICAP Manila Bulletin  MANILA, Philippines – K-pop fans in the Philippines will get to experience another dose of Super Junior through a 3D concert movie that will premiere in Manila in October.

By JONATHAN M. HICAP Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - “Full House,” the 2004 hit comedy series shown on Korean TV station KBS that helped boost the popularity of Asian pop star Rain and actress Song Hye Kyo, will have a sequel but with a different cast.

By JONATHAN M. HICAP Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - Korean TV talent search show “Star King” has issued an apology after a recent episode came under fire from viewers who criticized the show for depicting a wrong portrayal of Saudi Arabians and Muslims in general.

By JONATHAN M. HICAP Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines – Five-member girl group KARA is the most popular K-pop group in Japan, according to a survey by Japan’s biggest mobile music download website.

By JONATHAN M. HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - Korean actress Han Ye Seul, who abandoned the filming of her drama, returned to Korea on Wednesday afternoon, just two days after she left for the US. Photos courtesy of www.newsen.com

MANILA, Philippines - Korean actress Han Ye Seul is now the subject of criticisms and a lawsuit for being unprofessional after she failed to appear on the set of her drama “Spy Myung Wol” and headed to the United States without permission. Eric Mun and Han Ye Seul (Photo courtesy of www.newsen.com)

MANILA, Philippines -- The first-ever “high-five” experience in the country happens when Kim Hyun Joong visits the country in The Hi-Five Touch Event on Aug. 25 at the TriNoma Activity Center to promote his brand new album “Break down,” distributed by PolyEast Records.