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BigBang's Taeyang returning to Manila after 7 years

By Kristofer Purnell | 6 days ago

Korean singer Taeyang of the boy band BigBang is coming back to the Philippines after seven years for a solo concert.

Korean Wave

Immersive K-pop experience D'Festa featuring BTS arrives in the Philippines

By Kristofer Purnell | 12 days ago

K-pop experience D'Festa, organized by online Korean media outlet Dispatch, has landed in the Philippines.

Korean Wave

Enhypen marks 4th anniversary, credits fans for continued success

By Kristofer Purnell | December 7, 2024 - 10:26am

Korean boy band Enhypen is hoping to achieve even greater success in the music industry after celebrating its fourth anniversary...

Korean Wave

NewJeans leaves label ADOR over 'mistreatment'

By Hieun Shin | November 29, 2024 - 12:51pm

The news comes two weeks after NewJeans sent an ultimatum to ADOR's parent company HYBE telling the firm they would terminate...

Korean Wave

Rosé, Bruno Mars perform viral hit 'APT.' live for 1st time

By Agence France-Presse | November 23, 2024 - 11:35am

K-pop star Rosé and Bruno Mars performed their viral megahit "APT." live for the first time, rocking out in matching...

Music

Screen to reality: South Korea targets K-pop, K-drama tourism boom

By Hieun Shin | November 21, 2024 - 3:34pm

Fans of K-pop mega group BTS have long flocked to the South to see sites associated with the boy band. But as the popularity...

Travel and Tourism

K-pop experience D'Festa ending world tour in the Philippines

By Jan Milo Severo | November 12, 2024 - 5:00pm

After unforgettable runs in Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, and Los Angeles, ultimate K-pop experience D'Festa is ending its world...

Korean Wave

Enhypen visiting the Philippines a 3rd time this year

By Kristofer Purnell | November 2, 2024 - 1:02pm

Korean boy band Enhypen is coming back to the Philippines this December, marking the group's third visit to the country this...

Korean Wave

BTS' Jin collaborates with Red Velvet's Wendy for 1st solo album

By Kristofer Purnell | October 18, 2024 - 11:15am

BTS member Jin will collaborate with fellow Korean artist Wendy of the girl group Red Velvet on his debut solo album "Ha...

Korean Wave

Jungkook's 'I Am Still' becomes highest-grossing music movie of 2024

By Kristofer Purnell | October 16, 2024 - 2:13pm

The documentary movie "Jungkook: I Am Still," about the youngest member of K-pop boy band BTS, is the year's biggest music...

Korean Wave