Girls’ Generation, Psy nominated in first YouTube Music Awards

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

K-pop acts Girls’ Generation and Psy bagged nominations in the first-ever YouTube Music Awards.

“These video and artist nominations are based on YOUR views, likes, comments and subscriptions over the last 12 months from September 2012,” according to YouTube’s official blog.

Girls’ Generation and Psy (Photos courtesy of SMTOWN Facebook page and YG Entertainment)

EXCLUSIVE: Joseph Almani confident in playing lead role

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

The main actor in the American version of the Asian dramas “Boys Over Flowers” and “Meteor Garden” said he is secure and he does not feel any pressure playing the lead role.

Joseph Almani (Photos courtesy of Mr. Almani)

Winners at the Korean Entertainment Awards in Japan

Hallyu stars Bae Yong Joon and Yoon Eun Hye won the top acting awards at the Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan held on Oct. 19 at Makuhari International Exhibition Center in Chiba City.

K-pop stars Sandara Park, Ailee attend State Dinner in South Korea

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

K-pop stars Sandara Park of 2NE1 and Ailee attended the State Dinner hosted by South Korean President Park Geun-hye for Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Oct. 17 at the State Guest House of Cheong Wa Dae, or Blue House.

Sandara Park and Ailee at the State Dinner
(Video grab by Bulletin Entertainment from SBS and RTVM footages)

Nichkhun's BENCHSETTER Fun Meet in Manila on Nov. 9

Wilbros company has announced today that Nichkhun's BENCHSETTER Fun Meet in Manila for BENCH clothing will be held on Nov. 9. Details to follow. 

Here's my Manila Bulletin article on Nichkhun's Manila fan meet: http://www.mb.com.ph/2pms-nichkhun-to-visit-manila-in-november/

Dancer-choreographer Aimee Lee Lucas: K-pop opened doors for me

Dancer-choreographer Aimee Lee Lucas praises EXO and talks about G-Dragon, Taeyang, Park Bom and Uhm Jung Hwa in an interview with Manila Bulletin 

Justin Bieber kisses Sandara Park

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Pop star Justin Bieber gave K-pop fans a surprise when he kissed 2NE1′s Sandara Park at a party after his concert in Seoul last Oct. 10.

Korean American jeweler Ben Baller uploaded on his Chinese microblogging account Weibo a photo of Bieber kissing Sandara.

Justin Bieber (left) kissing Sandara Park. On the right is Ben Baller. (Photo courtesy of Ben Baller’s Weibo)

Justin Bieber holds Seoul concert with G-Dragon as surprise guest

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Pop star Justin Bieber held his Believe Tour concert in Seoul last night and surprised the audience when he called Big Bang’s G-Dragon on stage as his guest.

Justin Bieber, Psy and G-Dragon in Seoul (Photo courtesy of Scooter Braun’s Instagram)

EXCLUSIVE: Fil-Am Jackie Averia excited to be in US version of ‘Boys over Flowers’

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Cameras will start rolling soon for the American adaptation of the Japanese manga “Hana Yori Dango” and one of the cast members says she is looking forward to be part of the series.

Fil-Am actress Jackie Averia (Photo courtesy of “Boys Before Friends” and Averia’s Facebook pages)

SHINee 샤이니 "Everybody" Music Video

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