Sunday, May 18, 2014
(Video 4): 2NE1 AON Manila: Lonely
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2NE1 AON Manila: Do You Love Me
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
PRESSCON: 2NE1 celebrate 5th anniversary in Manila
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
2NE1′s Manila concert slated tonight at the Mall of Asia Arena falls on the same date as their debut performance five years ago on SBS “Inkigayo.”
The group members are thrilled with the coincidence.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Exploring the Hundred Islands in Pangasinan
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Sunday, May 11, 2014
Jasmine Lee: A Filipino in South Korea’s Assembly
By JONATHAN HICAP
The world came together to help the victims of super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name “Haiyan”) which devastated many parts of Leyte and Samar, killing 6,300 people, and causing P89.6 billion in damages. A Filipino-Korean, Jasmine Bacurnay-Lee, the first naturalized Korean to get a seat in the National Assembly, immediately worked to persuade South Korea’s National Assembly to pass a resolution to give assistance to the victims.
Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/jasmine-lee-a-filipino-in-south-koreas-assembly/
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The world came together to help the victims of super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name “Haiyan”) which devastated many parts of Leyte and Samar, killing 6,300 people, and causing P89.6 billion in damages. A Filipino-Korean, Jasmine Bacurnay-Lee, the first naturalized Korean to get a seat in the National Assembly, immediately worked to persuade South Korea’s National Assembly to pass a resolution to give assistance to the victims.
Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/jasmine-lee-a-filipino-in-south-koreas-assembly/
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Friday, May 9, 2014
A-PRINCE Cover of Daniel Padilla Nasa'yo Na Ang Lahat
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
EXO K 중독 (Overdose) Music Video
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EXO-M 上瘾 (Overdose) Music Video
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
BoA's debut Hollywood movie bombs at the box office
K-pop star BoA's debut Hollywood movie "Make
Your Move" failed at the box office in the US and South Korea.
The dance movie, headlined by BoA and Derek
Hough, earned a measly $120,200 in 10 days in the US since its release last
April 18, according to Box Office Mojo.
Its opening weekend from April 18 to 20
earned $81,172 from 142 theaters or an average of $572.
BoA and Derek Hough in
"Make Your Move." (Photos: "Make Your Move" Facebook page)
|
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Ricky Martin, EXO, Coco Lee win at 18th China Music Awards
A parade of stars graced the 18th China Music Awards and Asian Influential Power Grand Ceremony held in Macao recently.
International stars David Beckham and Ricky Martin were among those present at the show held at Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena last April 23.
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
TVXQ’s new album certified platinum
K-pop boy band TVXQ’s new album has sold 252,000 copies in Japan, earning a platinum certification.
Link to my original article on Manila Bulletin online:
http://www.mb.com.ph/tvxqs-new-album-certified-platinum/
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Link to my original article on Manila Bulletin online:
http://www.mb.com.ph/tvxqs-new-album-certified-platinum/
To contact the author, send email to sangchusan(at)gmail.com
Monday, April 14, 2014
SHINee fans furious over food gift controversy
Fans are outraged after food items sent to South Korea by Polish fans for SHINee’s Jonghyun ended up in the stomachs of writers of a broadcasting station.
140413 백현 BAEKHYUN +ALL (Japan)
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
EXO to return with new mini-album
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Popular Korean boy band EXO will be making a comeback this month with a single dubbed “Overdose,” a hip-hop and R&B-tinged dance song written by The Underdogs.
According to SM Entertainment, this will be followed by the release of a new mini-album.
Lee Min Ho voted No. 1 ‘Asian male god’ in China
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Korean superstar Lee Min Ho was voted by fans as the No. 1 “Asian male god” in a poll conducted by Chinese news site www.ddyule.com.
The actor garnered a total of 10,013,151 votes to top the poll, in which he was also the sole nominee to breach the 10 million votes.
Monday, April 7, 2014
T-ara to hold first ever concert in the Philippines
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
K-pop Girl group T-ara will make its first-ever visit to the Philippines for a concert, as they announced via their official Facebook page.
The visit, which is tentatively scheduled around “June-July,” is part of their 2014 tour dubbed the “Kingdom Under Fire 2 Joint Concert.”
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Lee Byung Hun cast in new ‘Terminator’ film
Friday, April 4, 2014
2PM’s Nichkhun, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany now a couple
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
2PM’s Nichkhun, 25, and Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, 24, are now officially a couple, with their respective management, JYP Entertainment and SM Entertainment, confirming the matter in a statement and asking fans for understanding and support.
(Top) Nichkhun and Tiffany during the secret date in Gangnam last month; both were emcees at the Korean Wave Music in Bangkok in 2011 (Sports Seoul and MBC) |
Thursday, April 3, 2014
JYJ, C-JeS artists donate notebooks to Leyte, Batangas children
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Korean boy
band JYJ and other artists under C-JeS Entertainment have partnered with
humanitarian organization World Vision to extend a helping hand to less
affluent students of Leyte and Batangas in the Philippines.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Muntinlupa’s Miss Philippines Earth bet promotes eco-tourism
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Sarah Theresa Stewart, who is representing the City of Muntinlupa in the 2014 Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant, is focusing on eco-tourism as advocacy.
The 20-year-old lass appealed that tourism should not be merely about promoting beautiful sites, food and shopping.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
‘Avengers 2′ director apologizes to Seoul residents
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Film director Joss Whedon took to YouTube to address Seoul residents with the principal shooting of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” kicking off on March 30.
“We are going to mess it up a bit and inconvenience people for a few days and I apologize for that,” he said in a video post. “I know what’s that like. I live in Los Angeles and it happens to me all the time and it’s not fun. I hope that it will be worth it.”
Robert Downey Jr. will play Iron Man in “Avengers 2,” part of which was filmed at Mapo Bridge in Seoul on March 30 (www.newsen.com) |
Monday, March 31, 2014
[Crayon Pop] 크레용팝 '어이' Uh-ee M/V
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4Minute wins first comeback trophy
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
K-pop quintet 4Minute notched their first TV music chart triumph since making their comeback with their new mini-album “4Minute World,” which contains five tracks including the lead single “Whatcha Doin’ Today.”
The girl group performed the title track on SBS “Inkigayo” on March 30, competing with other artists including CNBLUE, Girls’ Generation, 2NE1, Orange Caramel, Boys Republic and JJCC.
4Minute showing their first comeback trophy (Twitter) |
Saturday, March 29, 2014
G-Dragon, Rain, Hangeng win at QQ Music Awards
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Asian pop star Rain, Big Bang’s G-Dragon and former Super Junior member Hangeng are among winners at the recently concluded QQ Music Awards, organized by China’s biggest music streaming site, QQ Music.
The awards ceremony, held at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China, drew popular artists from across Asia including Jay Chou, JJ Lin and Jolin Tsai.
(Clockwise from top left) Rain, G-Dragon, Hangeng and Lyn (QQ Music and YG Entertainment) |
SM Entertainment founder under tax evasion probe
A scandal is brewing at SM Entertainment but this time it's not one of its artists that is involved.
The center of the controversy is none other than Lee Soo Man, the founder of SM Entertainment, the biggest entertainment company in South Korea.
Lee Soo Man (www.newsen.com) |
Friday, March 28, 2014
Jackie Chan’s K-pop boy band debuts
Jackie Chan’s K-pop boy band debuts
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
2NE1, BTOB to appear in ‘America’s Next Top Model’
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
The reality TV show “America’s Next Top Model” hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks is filming in South Korea for the program’s upcoming season and among those tapped to appear as guests are K-pop groups 2NE1 and BTOB.
2NE1 in Hong Kong and BTOB with ‘America’s Next Top Model’ judge J. Alexander in Seoul (Facebook page and www.newsen.com) |
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Jackie Chan’s K-pop boy band debuts
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Film star Jackie Chan is now also managing artists, including a K-pop boy band known as JJCC, or Double JC.
The boy band just released their first single “At First,” making their debut performance on Korean TV music show “M Countdown.”
JJCC and Jackie Chan (www.newsen.com and Jackie Chan’s website) |
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Lee Min Ho mania sweeps Manila
Cafe set of Korean drama still draws fans
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
The
popularity of Korean dramas has turned the locations where they are shot as
tourist attractions. One such place is the cafe where the hit Korean drama “1st
Shop of Coffee Prince” was filmed.
“1st Shop of
Coffee Prince,” which aired in Korea from July to August 2007, starred actress
Yoon Eun-hye and actor Gong Yoo.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Super Junior-M_SWING_Music Video (CHN ver.)
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
Sunye to live in Haiti
Friday, March 21, 2014
Lee Min Ho is back
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Korean superstar Lee Min Ho arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport around noon today.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
DJ Gennie Kim eases Pinoys’ loneliness, problems in South Korea
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Seoul, South
Korea – Since March last year, Filipino-Korean DJ Maria Genevie
“Gennie” Kim has been giving valuable advice, news and information
to Filipinos in South Korea through her radio program, ”Philippine
Language Multicultural Family Music Radio,” also known as the
“Multicultural Family Broadcast for Filipinos,” which streams
via the internet.
DJ Gennie Kim at the radio station (Photos: Gennie Kim and Jonathan Hicap) |
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Super Junior M ‘Swing’ in new album
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Super Junior M, the subunit of Korean boy band Super Junior that consists of Siwon, Donghae, Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, Eunhyuk, Sungmin, Henry and Zhoumi, is making a comeback with a new mini-album dubbed ”Swing” to be released March 21.
Super Junior M at Araneta Coliseum last February (Jonathan Hicap) |
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
2NE1 is still on fire
EXCLUSIVE: JYJ members talk about individual projects
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Apart from their responsibilities as members of JYJ, the members of the popular boy band have pursued individual activities ranging from films, TV series, theatrical roles and solo albums. In an interview with Bulletin Entertainment, JYJ’s Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu shared some of their solo pursuits.
(Clockwise from top left) Yoochun in ‘Three Days;’ Jaejoong and Junsu performing at their solo concerts (SBS and C-JeS Entertainment) |
Friday, March 14, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: JYJ gearing up for new album, concerts this year
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Popular K-pop boy band JYJ will be quite busy this year with a ramped up list of activities they have lined up.
“Finally, we will bring you a new JYJ album in the second half of this year and, of course, there will be tours for concerts,” JYJ told Bulletin Entertainment.
JYJ (Photo by C-JeS Entertainment) |
Thursday, March 13, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: Pinay actress Sunshine Estores balances career, family life in South Korea
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Bucheon, South Korea – Filipina Sunshine Estores landed her very first acting part as a troubled expat in the hit Korean drama “Melody of Love,” during her first audition ever, October last year.
Sunshine considers it a great blessing, especially since the last few years have been quite a struggle for her and her Korean husband, Kim Dong Seop.
Sunshine Estores |
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Fans brave cold weather to watch K-pop shows
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Seoul, South Korea – Korean music TV shows showcasing the most popular K-pop singers continue to draw local and international fans.
Bulletin Entertainment witnessed how these fans would even brave the coldest of weathers to see their idols in person.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Ku Hye Sun, Big Bang’s Seungri in new drama
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Ku Hye Sun, the popular female lead of “Boys Over Flowers,” and Big Bang’s Seungri will be working together on a new drama series dubbed “Angel Eyes,” which will start airing in April on Korean TV channel SBS.
This will be the 29-year-old Sun’s new drama in two years. She last starred in “Take Care of Us, Captain,” in 2012.
‘Angel Eyes’ star (clockwise from left) Ku Hye Sun, Lee Sang-yoon and Big Bang’s Seungri (www.newsen.com) |
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Girls’ Generation tops Forbes Korea’s 2014 celeb list
By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Forbes Korea magazine has released its annual “Korea Celebrity 40″ list, which ranked the country’s most influential and popular celebrities according to product sales, media exposure, broadcasting activities and professionalism.
(Clockwise from top left) Girls’ Generation, Big Bang, EXO and miss A’s Suzy (Facebook, www.newsen.com) |
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Super Junior's Shindong notified for military enlistment
Monday, March 3, 2014
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.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
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.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Girls' Generation 소녀시대_'Mr.Mr.'_Music Video
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A little soul trying to earn a living by doing it right
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.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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) |
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