Korea Observer

Here's another tempting recipe from Maangchi.com: Chapssalddeok (Korean-style mochi)  According to Maangchi.com, " Chapssalddeok   used to be called “mochi” among Koreans, but these days everybody calls this particular kind of rice cake “chapssalddeok.” The word   mochi  is a Japanese word that simply means “rice cake.”

After Korean-American songwriter Jenny Hyun ranted and posted anti-black tweets , a post was uploaded on her blog , claiming that she was admitted to the hospital and she is a  paranoid schizophrenic.  Here's the post: 

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines – Rookie boy band Block B learned a painful lesson about sensitivity following a public outrage against their behavior in a TV interview where they were accused of making fun of flood victims in Thailand and showing immature behavior. Block B issued an apology on their official website for their behavior during the interview, with leader Zico shaving his head to show remorse. Block B (Photo courtesy of www.newsen.com)

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - A New York City-based Korean-American songwriter, who co-wrote one of the songs for Girls’ Generation’s “The Boys” album, is getting so much flack for tweeting comments against African-Americans/blacks. Jenny Hyun, who was born and raised in the US, got criticized for her posts on Twitter that targeted blacks. Jenny Hyun (Photos courtesy of www.onlinejenny.com)

By JONATHAN M. HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - International star Charice and Korean group Wonder Girls bagged nominations in the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2012, both of whom are nominated in the Favorite Asian Act category along with singers Agnes Monica of Indonesia and Yuna of Malaysia.

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines – Jay Park's new album has entered two Billboard charts on the day he made his comeback on Korean TV. Jay Park on KBS Music Bank (Photo courtesy of www.newsen.com)

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fans belonging to   Cassiopeia   Philippines will celebrate the career and music of boy bands TVXQ/JYJ with the holding of their ninth gathering dubbed as “9G: The Red Room Exhibit.” The event will be held on Feb. 25, from 12 noon to 10PM, at the Top Shelf of Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City. Cassiopeia Philippines, which was named as the 2011 Fanclub of the Year at the 3rd Philippine K-pop Awards last Dec. 30, has been in existence since 2006 to support and promote TVXQ and JYJ. The “9G: The Red Room Exhibit” will be held on Feb. 25. (Photos courtesy of Cassiopeia Philippines’ Facebook page)