Korea Observer

Two Chinese members of a K-pop boy band failed to show up in Manila for an event due to “personal reasons,” angering and disappointing fans who said that it was because of the West Philippine Sea dispute. Seventeen’s Jun (left) and The8. (Photos courtesy of Seventeen’s official Facebook page) 

K-pop stars in Manila | mb.com.ph | Philippine News Link to my original article on Manila Bulletin online:To contact the author, send email to sangchusan(at)gmail.com

Kim Hyun Joong wins case against ex | mb.com.ph | Philippine News Link to my original article on Manila Bulletin online:To contact the author, send email to sangchusan(at)gmail.com

Black Pink debuts with two singles | mb.com.ph | Philippine News Link to my original article on Manila Bulletin online:To contact the author, send email to sangchusan(at)gmail.com

Girls’ Generation marks ninth year | mb.com.ph | Philippine News Link to my original article on Manila Bulletin online:To contact the author, send email to sangchusan(at)gmail.com

Korean DEAN has enjoyed great success writing and arranging songs for such K-pop acts as EXO, VIXX and Lee Hi. This time, though, he focuses on his career as recording and performing artist.

K-pop boy band Monsta X will be visiting the Philippines for their first fan meeting.

Big Bang member T.O.P will participate as guest curator at Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s sale of contemporary art in Oct. 3.

Ever so grateful | mb.com.ph | Philippine News Link to my original article on Manila Bulletin online:To contact the author, send email to sangchusan(at)gmail.com

Seven-member K-pop boy band BTS drew a full house at the Mall of Asia Arena when they held a concert there over the weekend.