Korean actor Kim Seon-ho, the Filipino K-drama fans’ favorite good boy, has become, for many of us, like a close friend living abroad. Whenever he’s in town, we just have to drop everything to see him. So on April 13, Myla, Hannah, and myself were part of the crowd of Seonhohadas – the term used to call Kim Seon-ho’s fans – that gathered at the SM Mall of Asia Arena for what is becoming, hopefully, an annual meetup with the actor who became popular here for his role as the selfless Han Ji-pyeong in the K-drama “Start-Up.” “Color+Full” in Manila happened a few weeks before Kim Seon-ho’s birthd ..read more

Korean superstar Kim Soo-hyun, recently seen in the hit K-drama “Queen of Tears,” is bringing his 2024 fan meeting tour to the Philippines next month. According to events promoter Wilbros Live, the “2024 Kim Soo Hyun Asia Tour in Manila <Eyes on You>” is happening on June 29, 6 p.m., at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Tickets to the Manila leg of the Kim Soo-hyun fan meeting tour 2024 will be available at noon on May 18 via Ticketnet and Ticketnet Online. Kim Soo-hyun’s Asia tour will also be held in Yokohama, Japan on June 22 and 23. Dates and cities for other countries have yet to ..read more

If you could go back in time to save and protect your ultimate bias, would you do it? Myla and Hannah share their first impressions of “Lovely Runner.” This K-drama starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon is available on Viu. The post Usapang Hallyu: ‘Lovely Runner’ appeared first on Hallyu Dorama ..read more

When a sub-unit within the police force is shunned by everyone and reports to no one, the team will work tirelessly to prove their superiority and save the day in “Crash,” a new Korean crime drama coming May 13 to Disney+.  Repeatedly ignored by the rest of the force and considered a joke by many, the Traffic Crime Investigation (TCI) Team has long suffered in obscurity. But when a genius new team member joins the team, their fortunes begin to change. A top mathematician with impeccable looks and next to no social skills, Cha Yeon-ho is the team’s newbie helping to turn things around. Wit ..read more

J-pop group THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE is back with a brand new single “CyberHelix,” available for streaming now and will be hitting stores on May 8. The track serves as the theme song for their upcoming THE RAMPAGE LIVE TOUR “CyberHelix” RX-16.  Not just another song, “CyberHelix” is a declaration of their intent to push boundaries and redefine entertainment. The track embodies the group’s unwavering spirit of evolution, a spirit further fueled by the unique talents and personalities of the members. The beginning of Rampage Formed in 2014, THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE is a 16-member gr ..read more

“Queen of Tears” has ended on a high note, earning the highest viewership ratings of any K-drama in tvN history. The final episode, which aired on April 28, scored an average nationwide rating of 24.85 percent, smashing the previous record of 21.683 percent set by the finale of the 2020 mega-hit “Crash Landing On You.”  The record-breaking drama has earned the hearts of local and international viewers for many good reasons. Here are five reasons why “Queen of Tears” has become one of the most unforgettable K-dramas of all time. 1. Plot twists and surprises from start to finish tvN Writer ..read more

Tickets to the Philippine leg of the world concert tour of Korean singer-actress IU have been sold out, according to promoter PULP Live World. “2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN MANILA tickets are sold out! Thank you for your support and we will all see you at the Philippine Arena Bulacan on June 1, 2024!” PULP Live World posted on social media yesterday. First female soloist to sell out Philippine Arena Philippine Concerts, an online guide to musical events in the Philippines, said “IU is the first female soloist to hold a sold-out show at the world’s largest indoor arena.” It also reported ..read more

When a valuable treasure is discovered off the coast of Korea, the country’s biggest degenerates come crawling out of the woodwork in the hope of striking it big in “Low Life,” a new K-drama coming in 2025 exclusively to Disney+. In 1970s Korea, a fisherman discovers a treasure lost for generations at the bottom of the ocean. Taking a small part of it home for himself, word soon begins to spread about the vast fortune waiting to be claimed by those brave enough to risk the depths. Desperate to escape his depressing life, Oh Hee-dong partners with his uncle Oh Gwan-seok in an attempt to reach t ..read more

Estée Lauder on Thursday announced that it has signed acclaimed Korean singer, songwriter, and actress IU as its newest global brand ambassador. IU will be Estée Lauder’s first Korean global brand ambassador and will be featured in campaigns for the brand’s hero franchises, Advanced Night Repair and Double Wear. IU’s first campaign will debut in April 2024. Estée Lauder on Aprill 11, 2024 named Korean singer and actress IU as its new global brand ambassador. Business Wire IU joins the current roster of Estée Lauder Global Ambassadors, including Ana de Armas, Amanda Gorman, Bianca Brandolini D ..read more

Let’s talk about the “2024 Kim Seonho Asia Tour in Manila ‘Color+Full’,” which happened last April 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The “Color+Full” in Manila fan meeting, presented by UFC Meal Masters and Makeitlive, again brought together Filipino fans of our favorite good boy, Kim Seon-ho. The post Usapang Hallyu: Kim Seon-ho’s ‘Color+full’ in Manila appeared first on Hallyu Dorama ..read more