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K-drama enigma Han So-Hee: How did she get her start?

Choi Ha Rin, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Nov 18 02:15 PM

Han So-Hee has become an emerging K-drama icon following her appearance in “The World of the Married.” Read more »

Hanfu vs hanbok: Chinese, Koreans dispute costume’s origins after actor’s Weibo selfie goes viral

Ji Siqi, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 07 11:34 AM

Costumes in a new Chinese drama have sparked fierce exchange of words between Chinese and South Korean internet users, amid rising nationalism and cultural consciousness in both countries. Read more »

Seo Ye-ji’s new K-drama character sounds suspiciously similar to her breakout role

Jaimelynne Toh, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 04 03:38 PM

Alongside dreamy co-star Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-ji was the summer breakout face of South Korean drama thanks to her biting turn in Netflix’s lockdown smash It’s Okay to Not Be Okay – now she’s back with a new drama playing a new character that sounds equally stuck-up Read more »

Why is K-drama so popular among Filipinos? Expert weighs in

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 06:12 AM

There are many factors that make K-drama a hit, particularly among Filipinos, according to an expert.  Read more »

VIRAL: Pinoy couple in 'Crash Landing on You'-inspired pre-wedding film

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 11 07:35 PM

A pre-wedding film featuring a Filipino couple has been making the rounds on Facebook for drawing inspiration from the popular Korean drama series "Crash Landing On You" (CLOY).  Read more »

Jung Hae-in leads impressive cast of Netflix’s upcoming Korean military drama

ANCX
Posted at Sep 03 09:54 AM

Judging from its webtoon roots, D.P. is going to be a hit  Read more »

K-drama introduces Filipinos to other cultures: UP prof

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 23 10:14 AM

K-dramas introduce Filipinos to different cultures, food, locations, and beliefs, said Prof. Amor Aljibe of the UP College of Communications.   Read more »

K-drama elective ng UP Diliman pinagkaguluhan ng mga estudyante

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 09:11 PM

Patok ngayon ang bagong K-drama elective na inaalok sa UP Diliman. Pang 15 estudyante lang dapat ang klase pero dahil sa dami ng mga nahuhumaling sa Korean drama, daan-daan ang nagpalista.  Read more »

Korean Drama, subject na sa UP Diliman

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 19 12:05 AM

Sa subject na ito, Korean Drama series ang susuriin at pag-aaralan ng mga estudyante.    Read more »

Why UP professor turned K-drama curiosity into a course

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 23 09:16 AM

Curious about the hype, a professor from the University of the Philippines in Diliman turned her Korean drama-watching into an academic course. Read more »

Netflix review: It's okay to get hooked on risky 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 11 05:59 AM

The conceptual premise of the series was very risky -- mental health. All the lead characters had some sort of serious mental health issue that disturbed their day-to-day lives.  Read more »

Mano a Mano: Park Seo-joon vs. Hyun Bin

ANCX
Updated as of Jun 01 10:47 AM

These South Korean superstars compete this June 5 for the coveted Best Actor trophy in the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards (the rest of the nominees obviously don’t matter to Filipino audiences) and we're keeping score. By VIVES ANUNCIACION Read more »

‘A World of Married Couple’ is the K drama that will remind you of the sting of betrayal

ANCX
Updated as of May 21 07:07 PM

The K drama taking the world by storm is inspiring much pent-up rage. By G3 SAN DIEGO Read more »

A chat with the cast of 'Time to Hunt,' the Korean heist film you should watch next

ANCX
Updated as of May 03 05:16 PM

This action-packed movie by Yoon Sung-hyun earned a standing ovation from the notoriously critical audience at the Berlin Film Festival. BY ANDREW PAREDES Read more »

PANOORIN: Glaiza de Castro inawit ang theme song ng 'Itaewon Class'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 12:28 PM

Nag-post si Glaiza de Castro ng video tampok ang pagkanta niya ng "Start Over" ng Korean singer na si Gaho habang tumutugtog ng gitara. Read more »

From Itaewon Class’ Park Saeroyi: 10 lessons on being a leader, and being a man

Updated as of Apr 04 11:03 AM

Stand up for the little people—and other principles from an extraordinary hero television hasn’t seen in a very long time. By ANDREW PAREDES Read more »

Netflix review: Timely ‘Kingdom’ returns with stronger storytelling

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CB News
Posted at Mar 16 11:00 AM

Netflix released Friday the new season of its zombie epic “Kingdom,” with more layers added to an already-complex plot, well fleshed-out characters, and arresting visuals.   Read more »

Crash Landing at first sight: Our love affair with CLOY & our rebounds | Get Reel with Andrew Paredes

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jun 01 10:53 PM

How did those producers and writers and directors all the way up in Seoul know what we, as Filipinos, would fall head over heels for? Read more »

Confessions of a K-drama virgin

Jam Pascual
Updated as of Feb 29 03:15 PM

I am (and I didn’t used to be this person) the squealing little spectator who goes off in a tizzy whenever Ri Jeong-hyuk shoots Yoon Se-ri an errant glance of longing. Read more »

Chris Tiu plays piano cover of 'Descendants of the Sun' OST, Capt. Ri's song

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 09:11 PM

It was a Korean drama weekend for former basketball player Chris Tiu as he shared his piano playing skills to his fans. Read more »