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The most influential K-pop stars on Instagram | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

The most influential K-pop stars on Instagram | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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KCC launches ‘Old & New’ art exhibit | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

KCC launches ‘Old & New’ art exhibit | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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Park Han-byul visits Cebu | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

Park Han-byul visits Cebu | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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Pinoy K-pop fan apologizes for online bomb threat | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

Pinoy K-pop fan apologizes for online bomb threat | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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Lee Min Ho confirmed to star in action-comedy film | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

Lee Min Ho confirmed to star in action-comedy film | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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EXO sells over a million copies of new album | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

EXO sells over a million copies of new album | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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MERS spook Korean entertainment industry | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

MERS spook Korean entertainment industry | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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Kris Wu lands Vogue China cover with Kendall Jenner

Pop star and actor Kris Wu, former member of K-pop boy band EXO, has scored another coup by gracing the cover of Vogue China magazine with model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner.

Photo: Vogue China

Korean stars Won Bin, Lee Na-young marry | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

Korean stars Won Bin, Lee Na-young marry | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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2PM’s Nichkhun, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany split up | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

2PM’s Nichkhun, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany split up | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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Korean TV channel’s docu puts spotlight on Kopino issue | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

Korean TV channel’s docu puts spotlight on Kopino issue | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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Actor Song Joong-ki discharged from the army

By JONATHAN HICAP 

Korean actor Song Joong-ki was discharged from the army on May 26 after serving 21 months on active duty.

The 29-year-old star, who rose to fame via the Korean drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” in 2010, stepped out of a military camp in Gangwon Province in South Korea at about 8 a.m. and was greeted by fans and media.

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Chloë Moretz wraps up Seoul visit | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

By JONATHAN HICAP 

Actress Chloë Moretz has wrapped up her Seoul visit, which included appearances on the Korean reality TV show “We Got Married” and on “SNL Korea.”

Moretz arrived in South Korea last May 19 together with her brother Trevor and mom Teri. While there, they were able to experience Korean culture including wearing the traditional dress “hanbok.”

(Clockwise from left) Chloë Moretz in Seoul with brother Trevor and with Korean-American singer Eric Nam (Photos from Moretz and Nam’s Instagram accounts)

Korean singer shows off ‘wonderful’ photos of PH

By JONATHAN HICAP 
The 26-year-old Korean singer Jung Joon-young, who finished in the top 3 of the talent show “Superstar K4,” has posted “wonderful photos” of the Philippines on his blog.

Jung Joon-young in Batangas and at Bonifacio Global City
(Photos courtesy of Jung Joon-young’s blog)

Korean actor Lee Je-hoon visits PH to help

By JONATHAN HICAP 

Korean actor Lee Je-hoon visited the Philippines to meet children and families who were affected by typhoons and participate in the reconstruction of a mangrove project in Cebu.

Lee Je-hoon went to the country as part of the “Love Challenge” project by OXFAM Korea and Korean TV channel MBC, a global sharing initiative which seeks to generate donations for projects covering disasters, water, hygiene, food and women.

Photos courtesy of SARAM Entertainment

2PM to make comeback in mid-June | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

2PM to make comeback in mid-June | mb.com.ph | Philippine News

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WATCH: Koreans rate Pinoy celebrities | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

WATCH: Koreans rate Pinoy celebrities | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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Bae Yong Joon, Park Soo Jin to marry | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Bae Yong Joon, Park Soo Jin to marry | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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Korean stars donate to Nepal earthquake relief funds | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Korean stars donate to Nepal earthquake relief funds | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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Red Velvet’s manager caught on video cursing at fans; agency apologizes | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Red Velvet’s manager caught on video cursing at fans; agency apologizes | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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(Video 4 Part 2): VIXX (빅스) in Manila

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BTS wins first TV music show trophy | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

BTS wins first TV music show trophy | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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MANILA BULLETIN: VIXX shines in Manila concert debut

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin 

A sea of red light sticks swamped the Mall of Asia Arena last Saturday as K-pop boy band VIXX held their first-ever concert here titled “VIXX Live Fantasia in Manila Utopia.”

EXCLUSIVE: BEAST’s Doojoon on ‘Let’s Eat,’ his favorite dishes | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

EXCLUSIVE: BEAST’s Doojoon on ‘Let’s Eat,’ his favorite dishes | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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[Comeback Stage] 150501 BTS (방탄소년단) - I NEED U @ Music Bank

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Big Bang 2015 World Tour in Manila set on July 30 | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Big Bang 2015 World Tour in Manila set on July 30 | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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U-KISS share deep bond with Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

U-KISS share deep bond with Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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‘Gangnam Style’ still rules YouTube with 2.3 Billion views | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

‘Gangnam Style’ still rules YouTube with 2.3 Billion views | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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K-pop icon search ‘KISPinoy‘ launched with U-KISS, Laboum | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

K-pop icon search ‘KISPinoy‘ launched with U-KISS, Laboum | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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K-pop icon search ‘KISPinoy‘ launched with U-KISS, Laboum

By JONATHAN M. HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Filipinos who aspire to become K-pop stars now have the chance to do so through reality-based talent search “KISPinoy” or “K-pop Icon Search” launched on April 22.

Gracing the presscon held at K-Pub BBQ in Taguig were K-pop stars U-KISS and Laboum and award-winning Korean actress Seo Young-hee, as well as judges Rico Blanco and Nicole Asensio. Show hosts Richard Gutierrez and Jinri Park, “KISPinoy” founder and producer Matthew Choi, composer Won Sangwoo from NH Media, president Yu Jeonghoon of YU&IQ Entertainment in Korea, and Wilma Galvante, TV5 entertainment division head, also attended the event.

“KISPinoy” is open to Filipinos who are at least 13 years old on audition date. It is said to be the biggest K-pop talent search in the country and it will air weekly on TV5 starting June 27. There will be a Korean judge on the show every week.

The champion and possibly one of the top 10 finalists will win a multi-million peso recording and management contract in Korea. From a pool of 100 selected contestants, the group will be trimmed to 30.

Asked what they look for in contestants, Blanco said he doesn’t have a set of requirement in mind.

“Great talent is when you don’t know where it’s coming from and you just get blown away by it. I would like to remain open,” he said.

Asensio echoed the notion.

“I can’t really tell you what exactly I’m looking for because I don’t know what to expect,” she said. “But I do know that we have a bunch of talented people and I do know from a little K-pop that I had the privilege to listen to, it spans many genres. There is no specific genre I’m looking for, no specific look or character.”

Asked why organizers picked the Philippines to launch the K-pop star search, producer Choi said, “We think the Philippines is the best place to launch our series.” He said Filipinos are very talented when it comes to singing.

“Personally I love this country,” he quipped.

What will the “KISPinoy” winner do in Korea?

“The winner will go to Korea and stay there to have training, not just in singing but to know the culture, language, different expressions. (The winner) will train just like any Korean artist,” he said, with the main goal of releasing an album.

U-KISS advised “KISPinoy” contestant to be confident.

“Just try your best and don’t give up because one day the results will be good for you and we will always support you guys,” Kevin said.

People can audition by recording their songs and dance performances in booths that will be set up in selected SM malls in the country. The recordings will be sent to Korea for screening.

The audition dates and venues are April 25, SM City Pampanga; April 27 and 30, Pampanga (venue to be announced); May 2 and 4, SM Southmall; May 4 and 5, Davao City (Almendras Gym); May 7 and 9, SM City Cagayan De Oro; May 9 and 11, Mandaluyong (City Hall Gym); May 12 and14, SM City North Edsa; May 13 and 15, SM City Cebu; and May 21 and 23, SM City Dasmariñas and SM City Bacolod.

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Recent Manila visitor Epik High loves Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Recent Manila visitor Epik High loves Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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Girls’ Generation’s Yuri dating baseball star | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Girls’ Generation’s Yuri dating baseball star | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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Bill filed to help Korean celebrities banned on TV | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Bill filed to help Korean celebrities banned on TV | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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Amazing K-Pop night | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Amazing K-Pop night | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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CL places second in TIME 100 Reader’s Poll | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

CL places second in TIME 100 Reader’s Poll | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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2NE1’s Dara to star in another web drama | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

2NE1’s Dara to star in another web drama | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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Big Bang’s new world tour brings then back to Manila | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

Big Bang’s new world tour brings then back to Manila | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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K-pop ballad queen Baek Ji Young excited to perform for Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

K-pop ballad queen Baek Ji Young excited to perform for Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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K-pop ballad queen Baek Ji Young excited to perform for Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

K-pop ballad queen Baek Ji Young excited to perform for Pinoy fans | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines

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