FYI for LMH: What You Need to Meet Lee Min Ho

FYI for LMH: What You Need to Meet Lee Min Ho

2NE1′s world tour kicks off in Seoul

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

2NE1′s “All or Nothing” world tour got off to a big start on March 1 and 2 at the SK Handball Arena in Seoul, South Korea, with an estimated 12,000 domestic and international fans in attendance.

Gold Disc Awards 2014 winners announced

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Japanese girl group AKB48 and boy band One Direction won as Artists of the Year at the recently concluded Japan Gold Disc Awards 2014.

Several K-pop artists also emerged as winners in the prestigious awards, including TVXQ, Girls’ Generation and BAP.

Girls' Generation 소녀시대_'Mr.Mr.'_Music Video

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2NE1′s ‘Crush’ achieves ‘all-kill’ status

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

2NE1 swept the Korean music charts following the release of their new album “Crush” last night.

The single “Come Back Home” landed at No. 1 on several Korean real-time charts to achieve “all-kill” status.

Choi Ji Woo signs with YG Entertainment

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Top Korean actress Choi Ji Woo, credited for popularizing hallyu (Korean Wave) in Japan, the Philippines and other parts of Asia through her dramas, “Winter Sonata (2002)” and “Stairway To Heaven (2003),” has signed an exclusive contract with YG Entertainment. She joins the agency’s huge stable of talents that includes actors Cha Seung Won, Im Ye Jin, Jang Hyun Sung, Jeong Hye Young, Ku Hye Sun and Yoo In Na.

Korean actress Choi Ji Woo (www.newsen.com)

Girls’ Generation’s new album tops Korean charts, iTunes

Girls’ Generation made another successful comeback with the release of their new mini-album “Mr.Mr.” last Feb. 24.
The album, which contains six songs, including, “Mr.Mr.,” “Goodbye,” “Europa,” “Wait A Minute,” “Back Hug” and “Soul,” quickly rose to the top of several Korean music charts on its way to achieving “all-kill” status.

Kids' Choice Awards 2014 nominees are in

Here's the complete list of nominees in the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards (KCA) including the Favorite Asian Act:

Favorite TV Show

The Big Bang Theory

Good Luck Charlie

Jessie

Sam & Cat

Favorite Reality Show

America's Got Talent

American Idol

The Voice

Wipeout

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ to be filmed in Seoul

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Marvel Studios has announced that key elements in the superhero sequel “Avengers: Age of Ultron” will be filmed in Seoul, South Korea.

It said the filming of the “Avengers” sequel will create jobs for local extras, crews and vendors that is expected to benefit the Korean film industry.

‘Avengers’ poster (Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios)

B.A.P - 1004(Angel) [K-Pop Hot Clip]

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