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Jung Hae-in wants fans to see him beyond rom-com roles
by Anna Barlam - December 22, 2024 - 12:00am
For Jung Hae-in, taking on roles across diverse genres would always be a challenging yet rewarding feeling as an actor striving for versatility in his career.
EXO's Chen wraps up ‘Beyond the Door’ tour with grateful Pinoy fans
by Anna Barlam - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Stars aligned for EXO’s Chen and Filipino EXO-Ls as the K-pop idol got to spread joy through his “Beyond the Door” Asia fan concert on Nov. 23 at the New Frontier Theater.
Chen of EXO finds solace, safe space in songwriting
by Anna Barlam - November 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Chen, regarded as a standout vocalist of K-pop boy band EXO, has shown how he does not only shine in the singing department, but also in writing the lyrics of songs that reflect his authentic self as an artist.
BINI shares the stage with K-pop stars Rain and Hwasa
by Anna Barlam - October 25, 2024 - 12:00am
The worlds of P-pop and K-pop intertwined once again as the nation’s girl group BINI joined Korean stars Rain and Hwasa for a music festival in celebration of the seventh anniversary of IAM Worldwide on Oct....
Red Velvet marks a decade of ‘happiness’ with Filipino fans
by Anna Barlam - September 18, 2024 - 12:00am
K-pop girl group Red Velvet celebrated their 10th anniversary in the company of Filipino fans during the “HAPPINESS: My Dear, ReVe1uv” fan concert last weekend at the Mall of Asia Arena.
D.O. hints at exciting new role during Manila fan meet
by Anna Barlam - September 3, 2024 - 12:00am
Doh Kyung-soo, better known by his stage name D.O., made a blossoming memory with Filipino fans as he unveiled the “best version” of himself at his “BLOOM” fan concert last weekend at the...
EXO’s Suho channels inner rock star in 1st solo tour in Philippines
by Anna Barlam - June 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Suho of phenomenal K-pop group EXO kicked off his first-ever solo Asia concert tour in Manila with stellar performances that unraveled his rock star image before thousands of Filipino fans, fondly called EXO-Ls,...
STAR lensman wins World Press Photo tilt
by Anna Barlam - April 5, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine STAR photographer Michael Varcas emerged victorious in the 2024 World Press Photo competition, along with 23 other regional winners, for his winning piece on the West Philippine Sea.
Xdinary Heroes make ‘extraordinary’ concert in Manila
by Anna Barlam - March 28, 2024 - 12:00am
Members of the South Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes showed that they were no ordinary musicians during their first world tour, “Break The Brake” last March 23 at the New Frontier Theater.
Rising Korean-Indie band wave to earth holds eargasmic Philippines show
by Anna Barlam - March 15, 2024 - 12:00am
South Korean indie band wave to earth rippled through the hearts of their Filipino fans with more than just a straight-out-of-a-Spotify playlist experience during their “The First Era” world tour on March...
After a decade, EXO’s Lay Zhang returns to Manila for intimate fan gathering
by Anna Barlam - December 7, 2023 - 12:00am
Chinese superstar Lay Zhang, whose real name is Zhang Yixing, has finally fulfilled his promise to come back to the Philippines after 10 years with an exclusive Manila fan meeting and music listening party on M...
After a decade, EXO’s Lay Zhang returns to Manila for intimate fan gathering
by Anna Barlam - December 6, 2023 - 12:00am
Chinese superstar Lay Zhang, whose real name is Zhang Yixing, has finally fulfilled his promise to come back to the Philippines after 10 years with an exclusive Manila fan meeting and music listening party on M...
OPM acts shine at star’s first Truth Festival
by Anna Barlam - August 29, 2023 - 12:00am
Dubbed ‘Truthtellers,’ artists and thousands of festival-goers gather together at a free and fun-filled event titled Truth Festival as a show of support for Original Pilipino Music (OPM). The concert...
Seo In-guk is ‘king of fan service’ at Manila show
by Anna Barlam - August 16, 2023 - 12:00am
South Korean star Seo In-guk left a lasting impression on his Filipino fans with his irresistible charm and remarkable talent during his fan meet last Aug. 12 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.
Simple Plan relives 20-year music legacy in two-stop Philippine concert
by Anna Barlam - March 22, 2023 - 12:00am
“It’s pretty crazy that we are still here.”
HITC MANILA revives pre-pandemic MUSIC festival experience anna barlam
by Anna Barlam - December 14, 2022 - 12:00am
The Head in the Clouds Manila by US-based music company 88rising left the crowd on cloud nine with a solid roster of Filipino and foreign acts during its two-day pioneer edition held Dec. 9 to 10 at the SMDC Festival...
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