Blackpink star Lisa removed from Chinese social media after cabaret show

11/03/2023

Shanghai, China—K-pop singer Lisa of megastar girl group Blackpink has been banned from China’s Weibo social media platform, sparking speculation among fans Friday that the censorship was tied to a burlesque performance she gave in Paris. Lisa, whose…

BTS V may kaabang-abang na solo album sa September 8

Pauline del Rosario 08/12/2023

INAABANGAN na ng ARMY o fandom ng K-Pop supergroup na BTS ang upcoming solo album ng isa sa mga miyembro ng grupo na si Kim Tae-hyung o mas kilala bilang V. Ito ang “Layover” na nakatakdang ilabas sa September…

Korean singer Lee Sang-eun found dead in bathroom before concert performance

Anne Pasajol 07/08/2023

Lee Sang-eun. Image: Facebook/Sylvia Sang-Eun Lee Korean soprano singer Lee Sang-eun was about to perform on stage when one of the event staff found her dead inside the bathroom of the concert venue. The staff member called…

K-pop weaving its magic on Cebu’s fandom scene

Erik Justin L. Aya-ay 06/22/2023

CEBU, Philippines–Formed from the catchy tunes of pop, upbeat melodies of hip hop, soulful sounds of R&B and many more, Korean Pop, or simply known as ‘’K-pop,’’ has become a worldwide phenomenon. Usually composed of 4 to…

Two ‘Bisayarohas’ still in denial, share how Moonbin, Astro once saved their lives

Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo 04/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The sudden demise of Moonbin, one of the members of the popular K-pop boy band Astro, shocked the group’s fans, Arohas. Aroha is the official fandom name of the Astro’s fans, which meant…

Mo Twister kinuyog ng Blinks matapos pasikretong kunan ang BlackPink, Rhian Ramos damay

Therese Arceo 04/15/2023

HINDI nagustuhan ng maraming mga Blinks ang ginawa ng radio DJ na so Mo Twister sa sikat na K-pop girl group na BlackPink. Nanggagalaiti ang mga ito matapos makitang pasikretong kinunan ng DJ ang apat na miyembro ng…

Former K-pop boy band member charged with sexual assault of fellow member

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network 04/05/2023

A former member of a six-person K-pop boy band was indicted on charges of forcibly molesting and sexually assaulting a fellow group member over the course of four years, a local media outlet reported Monday. The former…

WATCH: Andrea Brillantes seeks help from Blackpink in ‘promposal’ to boyfriend Ricci Rivero

Hannah Mallorca 03/27/2023

It was definitely an unforgettable night for Andrea Brillantes as she asked the help of K-pop global sensation Blackpink to invite her boyfriend Ricci Rivero to be her date at the upcoming Star Magic prom on March…

Creative lessons from Korea

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 02/21/2023

It seems hard to believe now, but Filipinos on the average were twice richer than South Koreans back in 1965. Data from countryeconomy.com show average income (GDP per capita) in the Philippines then at $211, and $108…

SB19 featured in 4th episode of music documentary ‘K-pop Generation’

Hannah Mallorca 02/19/2023

P-pop global sensation SB19 proved they’re a force to reckon with in the music scene, as Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin were featured in the fourth episode of the docuseries “K-pop Generation”. The docuseries, which was…

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…

WATCH: Kpop idol Jay Park dances with James Reid 

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 07/22/2022

CEBU, Philippines — Korean singer-rapper Jay Park got his groove on with James Reid, as they danced to his song ‘Need To Know’.  The Kpop idol posted on Instagram a video of them dancing on Thursday, July…

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