Jockeying Filipino creativity

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 02/07/2023

The members of the globally popular K-pop boy band BTS have begun their military conscription, and the South Korean economy is set to lose at least an estimated $5.9 billion, based on estimates reported by CNBC. This…

BTS’ Jin gets vacation reward after taking first place at a military talent show

Hannah Mallorca 02/01/2023

Kim Seok-jin, also known as BTS’ Jin, has reportedly received a vacation prize after winning first place at a military talent show. A post in an online community said that Jin taught dance steps to his teammates…

BTS’ ‘Dynamite’ music video surpasses 1.6 billion views

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network 11/23/2022

The music video for BTS’ “Dynamite” reached 1.6 billion views on YouTube, label Big Hit Music said Tuesday. It became the band’s second video to reach the milestone, after that of “Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey).” “Dynamite,”…

Busan as a mecca for movie buffs

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 10/18/2022

BUSAN, South Korea — Busan became a byword to many because of the 2016 South Korean film “Train to Busan”. It is an action horror film that mostly takes place on a high-speed train from Seoul to…

BTS-themed store opens in Cebu

Christian Orellano 08/23/2022

Where are the Cebuano armys at? Do you know that there is a newly opened BTS-themed pop-up store in Cebu that you should not miss? Yes, you read that right. PH.Apobangpo has made buying k-pop merch easy…

BTS collab hits Billboard Hot 100 at no. 10

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network 08/17/2022

BTS’ collaboration with Snoop Dogg and Benny Blanco debuted at no. 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100, according to the tally dated Aug. 20. The single “Bad Decisions” featuring Jin, Jimin, V and Jungkook of BTS will be…

BTS and change

Anna Cristina Tuazon - @inquirerdotnet 06/16/2022

After a musical career spanning nine years, BTS just announced that they will be focusing on their solo activities. They announced this in the most BTS of ways: having a televised hourlong dinner where they exchanged sincere…

BTS to take hiatus as a group: ‘We’re trying to find our identity’

Bea Dellera 06/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — K-pop supergroup BTS has announced an unexpected pause in their career as a group during their annual celebration with fans, ARMYs, as the band celebrated their 9th anniversary. At the “Festa Dinner with BTS”…

Inka Magnaye shares pics from Palawan trip, discovery of BTS members room

Immae Lachica 06/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— This one is for all the BTS Army out there!  Content creator and voice talent Inka Magnaye is living every BTS Army’s dream of setting foot in places visited by their idols. In her…

RC Muñoz commissioned to do 12-series comic book for environment

Doris Mondragon 10/21/2021

CEBU, Philippines— Actress, Air Force reservist, and rockstar RC Muñoz shared she has collaborated with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to make an illustration for a 12-series comic book.  Muñoz posted photos of her…

Our daily bread

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 08/08/2021

Someone mentioned that lockdown and quarantine are like a Netflix or Korean drama series: Just when you think it’s over, they release the next season. In today’s gospel (John 6, 41-51), the Jews murmured against Jesus because…

BTS gets praise from Lea Salonga after their reaction to Grammy loss: ‘Class act’

Niña V. Guno - Inquirer.net 03/15/2021

Lea Salonga, a self-confessed BTS fan, was among those disappointed to see the Korean group lose after getting their first Grammy nomination. However, the acclaimed Broadway actress still found something to celebrate about the K-pop superstars: their “gracious”…

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.