ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Ji Chang-wook, a South Korean superstar known for his works like ‘Smile Again,’ ‘Warrior Baek Dong-soo,’ and ‘Empress Ki,’ has joined Filipino artists Jodi Sta. Maria, Francine Diaz, Janella Salvador, Arci Muñoz, and Chef JP Anglo in the reality show ‘Kumusta.’
After captivating audiences with its eerie insights into health, wealth, the future and the beyond, supernatural reality competition Battle of Fates has levitated up the charts, *surpassing the record previously held by 2023’s Moving, to become the number one series premiere of all time (based on views in its first 12 days) on Disney+ in Korea, as well as the number one series premiere of 2026 on Disney+ in APAC, with local adaptations for other markets now confirmed to be in development.
Philippines, January 3, 2024 – During a period of upheaval and unrest in Korea, one man will operate in the shadows, manipulating the system and its key players for the advancement of the country in Uncle Samsik – an upcoming fictional drama set to debut in 2024, exclusively on Disney+. Set in 1960s Korea, Uncle Samsik follows Kim San, an …
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Manila, November 13, 2023 – Pulp Studios has marked a triumphant launch for their debut movie, “Ma’am Chief,” with a series of spectacular events that captivated audiences and celebrated the essence of Filipino and Korean cultural fusion. Ma’am Chief Media Fest at Hilton Manila (November 10) The glitzy Hilton Manila served as the backdrop for …
AJOOMMA (2022) ReviewDirected by Shuming He It’s really a grand time to be a fan of anything Korean. From music to series and movies, to their culture, we embrace anything Korean. That’s the essence of Singapore’s entry to the Oscars, Ajoomma. But like Korean media, the film also shows how family is like for Asian …
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Manila, 13 October 2021 – iQiyi Original K-series Jirisan took centre stage internationally this afternoon (October 13th), in a global press conference that featured writer Kim Eun-hee, director of photography Choi Sang-mook, together with stars Gianna Jun, Ju Ji-hoon, Oh Jung-se and Cho Han-Cheul. Opening with a highlight video of Jirisan, the sneak preview showcased …
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A remarkable Korean drama of a young lady’s bid for the happiness of her mother in Moonlit Winter. Starring The World of the Married’s Kim Hee-ae. Coming this July on Vivamax, from Viva International Pictures and MVP Entertainment. Sae-bom is a senior high school student living with her mother, Yun-hee. Aside from seeing her suffer from …
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This year’s highly-anticipated action-adventure mystery thriller “Jirisan,” an iQiyi original and exclusive K-drama series, directed by Lee Eung-bok (who also directed Mr. Sunshine) and written by Kim Eun-hee (also the writer of Kingdom and Signal) has just wrapped up filming! The series was completed after ten months which started September 2021 and officially wrapped on June …
On May 24, the 25th Bucheon International Film Festival (BIFAN, Festival Director: SHIN Chul) announced the 40 official selections from 29 countries for this year’s NAFF project market. The selections consist of 19 projects for It Project, 11 projects for Project Spotlight: Korea, 6 projects for Work in Progress, 2 projects for Nordic Genre Invasion, …
The 57th Baeksang Arts Awards has crowned its winners, with Netflix titles receiving many awards! The prestigious awards ceremony honors the best performances in Korean TV, film, and theatre since 1965. Some notable wins from the 2021 Baeksang Arts Awards include Jun Jong-seo for Best Leading Actress (The Call), Oh Jung-se for Best Supporting Actor …