K-pop stars grace opening of K-Star Road in Gangnam

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

K-pop stars descended on the famous Gangnam area in Seoul for the opening ceremony of K-Star Road, home to various entertainment agencies, shops, restaurants and attractions.

The K-Star Road is a kilometer stretch in Cheongdam and Apgujeong in Gangnam that features giant toys that carry the names of K-pop groups such as Girls’ Generation, 2PM, FT Island, CNBLUE, SHINee and Super Junior.

ZEST confident, ready for rape investigation

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

The agency of ZEST wants police investigation to immediately happen so they can prove their innocence in the rape complaint filed by a woman against a member of the rookie boy band.

Last March 5, a woman in her 20s filed a rape complaint with the Gangnam police against a ZEST member.

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Super Junior-D & E releases first album

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin 

Super Junior-D&E composed of Donghae and Eunhyuk, have released their first studio album titled “The Beat Goes On.”

Digital copies of the album were released online last March 6. The physical copy was released on March 9.

Kai falls into lift hatch in Seoul concert

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

EXO’s Kai was injured when he fell into a lift hatch during a recent concert that formed part of their “EXOPLANET #2: The EXO’luXion,” tour launched March 7 at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena.

The incident was caught on a video posted by a fan on YouTube.

‘Best of Best’ concert to feature Super Junior, Girls’ Generation

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

K-pop idol groups Super Junior, Girls’ Generation and Red Velvet will be coming to Manila in April for a concert.

Dubbed “Best of Best in Manila,” the concert will be held on April 12 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Lee Min Ho in Manila (Feb. 24, 2015)

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B1A4’s Malaysia fan meeting being investigated for ‘inappropriate behavior’

Malaysian authorities are investigating the fan meeting of K-pop boy band B1A4 in Kuala Lumpur last Jan. 10 after a video showed the boys hugging and kissing Muslim fans on the forehead on stage in violation of Islamic code of conduct.
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Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila honors partners

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

The continuing popularity of Hallyu, or Korean Wave as evidenced in the proliferation of Korean dramas and K-pop music across the globe have led to South Korea being among most favored destinations of 2014.

Boys Republic(소년공화국) - 진짜가 나타났다 (The Real One) MV

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