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.
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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 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. Photo by www.newsen.com
'Miracle In Cell No. 7' Becomes 3rd Most-Viewed Korean Film
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - The movie "Miracle In Cell No. 7," which stars Ryoo Seung-ryong, Park Shin Hye and child actress Gal So-won, sold 12,320,000 tickets to become the third most viewed Korean film of all time. According to the Korean Film Council, "Miracle In Cell No. 7" achieved the feat last March 15 and surpassed the movie "Masquerade," which has 12,319,542 in admissions.
2NE1 Included In Will.I.Am's New Album
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines - K-pop group 2NE1 will be included in the new album of The Black Eyed Peas' frontman Will.I.Am. Will.I.Am will be releasing his fourth studio album "#willpower" in the US on April 23 and it includes some of the biggest names in music. 2NE1 with Will.I.AM (Photo by YG Entertainment)