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K-pop

TXT's Soobin temporarily halts activities due to health concerns

November 19, 2024

Concert

LOOK: Ticket prices, seat plan for wave to earth's Manila concert in February

November 18, 2024

Sports

Olympics star Kim Ye-ji takes break from shooting for family

November 11, 2024

Entertainment

'Culinary Class Wars' chef Triple Star accused of cheating, verbal abuse, lobbying, embezzlement

November 4, 2024

Mental Health

Seoul to spend P19 billion to stop 'lonely deaths' in the country

October 28, 2024

Travel

Incheon International Airport cancels plan to open exclusive gates for celebrities

October 28, 2024

Celebrity

Korean actress Kim Soo-mi passes away at 75

October 25, 2024

Travel

South Korea's Incheon Airport to let celebrities use exclusive gate amid overcrowding concerns

October 24, 2024

K-pop

Here's everything you need to know about MAMA Awards 2024

October 15, 2024

TV/Streaming

Netflix renews 'Culinary Class Wars' for second season

October 15, 2024

Food

LOOK: Korea's famous pizzeria offering solo-serve pizzas opens first PH store

October 3, 2024

News

South Korea to criminalize watching or possessing sexually explicit deepfakes

September 29, 2024

Style

LOOK: Kim Chiu's Seoul International Drama Awards gown mixes Filipino, Korean styles

September 25, 2024

Travel

LIST: 5 international destinations to visit to experience the beauty of autumn

September 24, 2024

Celebrity

South Korean police drops sexual assault case against actor Yoo Ah-in

September 19, 2024

Concert

Manila, get ready for Waterbomb festival: Dates and location announced

September 15, 2024

K-drama

'Hospital Playlist' spin-off gets postponed due to medical crisis in South Korea

September 15, 2024

Relationships

District in Busan to offer P42,000 for starting a relationship, P842,000 for getting married

September 5, 2024

Technology

YG Entertainment to take legal action against deepfake content

September 3, 2024

News

K-pop agency vows 'strongest legal action' against deepfake videos

September 1, 2024

News

South Korea is facing a deepfake pornography 'emergency' as thousands spread elicit photos

August 30, 2024

K-drama

LOOK: Shin Hye Sun is a veteran reporter in new series 'Dear Hyeri'

August 19, 2024

K-drama

Kim Seon Ho, Bae Suzy reportedly reuniting for new drama, replacing ex-couple Han So Hee, Ryu Jun Yeol

August 15, 2024

Travel

More online reservation slots to be available for Korean visa applicants starting Aug. 19

August 15, 2024

Inspiration

LIST: Inspiring and heartwarming moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics

August 11, 2024

K-drama

Park Bo Gum plays an Olympic gold medalist boxer in new drama 'Good Boy'

August 7, 2024

Oddities

Korean rapper Ch1tkey reveals he faked his death, promotes new song

August 1, 2024

Trending

LOOK: North and South Korea athletes pose for selfie at Olympic podium

July 31, 2024

K-pop

EXO's Chanyeol to release solo album in August

July 28, 2024

LGBTQ

Top South Korea court hands gay couple 'historic' win on spouse rights

July 18, 2024

Tourism

Bukchon Hanok Village to implement stricter guidelines for visitors starting Oct due to complaints

July 15, 2024

Tourism

South Koreans, Americans, Chinese among top PH tourists for first half of 2024

July 12, 2024

K-pop

South Korea names NewJeans tourism ambassadors

July 12, 2024

Travel

Hello, South Korea! Simplified visa application announced for BPI, Metrobank, RCBC cardholders

July 9, 2024

K-drama

K-drama series 'Sky Castle' confirmed to have Japanese remake

July 4, 2024

K-drama

K-drama 'Red Swan' promises an extraordinary love story and high-octane action scenes

July 2, 2024

Tourism

Tourists, be warned: Jeju Island to impose fines to foreign law violators

June 27, 2024

News

BOC confiscates P3.38 million that two South Koreans tried to conceal in bag at NAIA

June 26, 2024

Family

Ryan Bang on reunion with separated parents after 19 years: 'Answered prayer'

June 25, 2024

Celebrity

Sandara Park on leaving the Philippines for South Korea in 2007: 'I was so sad'

June 23, 2024

Business

Denmark recalls popular Korean instant noodles for being too spicy

June 12, 2024

K-drama Guide

LIST: K-dramas, films to watch if you're a fan of 'Lovely Runner' stars Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon

May 27, 2024

Celebrity

Richard Gutierrez, Barbie Imperial spotted together anew amid romance speculations

May 26, 2024

Travel

LIST: Top international destinations for Filipino solo travelers

May 22, 2024

Celebrity

Melai Cantiveros named as honorary tourism ambassador for Korea

May 21, 2024

News

South Korea YouTuber arrested after fatal stabbing of rival YouTuber on livestream

May 13, 2024

Jobs

South Korea to hire 100 Pinoy caregivers—here's how to apply

May 6, 2024

Entertainment

Park Eun Bin, Song Hye Kyo, Ryu Jeon Yeol and more to present at 60th Baeksang Arts Awards

May 5, 2024

Travel

ICYMI: Korea Visa Application Center now accepting applications through mail nationwide

May 3, 2024

Celebrity

Forbes Korea names 2024 most powerful K-pop, K-drama celebrities

April 30, 2024

Travel

How we saved time and money exploring Seoul's hidden gems using this pass

April 23, 2024

Celebrity

Park Bo Ram's autopsy found no signs of foul play or suicide—agency

April 16, 2024

Entertainment

Park Bo Gum, Suzy, Shin Dong Yup reunite to host 60th Baeksang Arts Awards

April 15, 2024

Celebrity

Kim Min-gue enlists in the military, shows off his new buzz cut

April 1, 2024

News

60th Baeksang Arts Awards set for May

April 1, 2024

Travel

TIPS: What you'll need to apply for a South Korean visa

March 28, 2024

Relationships

Kim Sae Ron responds to dating rumors with Kim Soo Hyun: 'I will not be making a statement, no longer comment'

March 28, 2024

Relationships

TWICE's Jihyo, Olympian Yun Sung Bin's agencies respond to dating rumors

March 25, 2024

Entertainment

BLACKPINK's Jennie declines offer to be in new variety show 'My Name is Gabriel'

March 19, 2024

K-pop

K-pop girl group UNIS, which has three Pinays, to debut on March 27: report

February 29, 2024

News

Heads up, travelers! South Korea's Myeong-dong street food to accept cashless payment starting April

February 13, 2024

Celebrity

Ahn Hyo Seop files lawsuit against former trainee Han Seo Hee over alleged private chat

February 9, 2024

Travel

PSA: Palawan and Mindanao residents may send their Korean visa application requirements via this postal service starting Feb. 1

January 29, 2024

TV/Streaming

Netflix's 'Super Rich in Korea' promises an inside look into the lives of South Korea's top 1%

January 23, 2024

Entertainment

Fan girl goal achieved! Francine Diaz does a viral TikTok dance with her 'love' Seo In Guk

January 21, 2024

News

Seoul police chief charged over deadly Halloween crush

January 21, 2024

K-pop

LOOK: BTS members RM and V don military uniforms, do a salute

January 17, 2024

Art

Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines to open immersive exhibit on Jan. 19

January 16, 2024

Travel

LIST: Here are places outside of Japan where you can see cherry blossoms without a visa

January 14, 2024

K-pop

South Korea to launch special visa for K-pop fans

January 3, 2024

Travel

Want to live in South Korea? Its new digital nomad visa lets you do so

January 2, 2024

Politics

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck

January 2, 2024

Travel

Celebrating New Year's Eve abroad? Here are the best countdown parties in Asia to welcome 2024

December 29, 2023

Concert

South Korean band wave to earth adds Day 2 for March 2024 Philippine concert

December 26, 2023

Essay

Alone, but not lonely: An international student in Korea shares how she navigates her first Christmas away from home

December 13, 2023

Travel

Yeongwol: A hidden gem in South Korea filled with colorful scenery, rich history, and culinary delights

December 2, 2023

Celebrity

Korean singer-songwriter Nahee passes away at 24

November 10, 2023

Weddings

'CLOY' star and North Korean defector Kim Ara ties the knot with non-showbiz partner

October 31, 2023

K-pop

G-Dragon banned from leaving South Korea amid drug investigation

October 28, 2023

News

Seoul Halloween crowd crush one year on: What we know

October 27, 2023

News

Korean YouTuber and bullying victim Pyo Ye-rim dies at 28

October 11, 2023

K-drama

Jessica Soho meets The Glory's Lim Ji Yeon, Moving's Ryu Seung Ryong and Lee Jung Ha during Asia Contents Awards

October 9, 2023

Science & Technology

From K-pop to sales girls: AI goes mainstream in South Korea

September 25, 2023

BTS

BTS’ Suga to enlist in the military on Sept. 22

September 17, 2023

K-pop

Stray Kids, THE BOYZ, ITZY, Eunbi Kwon, &TEAM to attend Philippines-hosted 2023 Asia Artist Awards

September 12, 2023

Travel

ICYMI: Seoul subway to offer unlimited passes to tourists

September 8, 2023

K-drama

'The Glory' actor Kim Hieora reacts to allegations that she was a school bully

September 8, 2023

Entertainment

LOOK: Song Hye Kyo, Cha Eun-woo spotted in one frame during an event of a luxurious jewelry brand

September 7, 2023

Travel

Fancy a trip to SoKor? Korea Visa Application Center opens for walk-in applicants

September 5, 2023

Travel

South Korean embassy to accept walk-in visa applications starting Aug. 29

July 14, 2023

BTS

K-pop megastars BTS release memoir

July 9, 2023

Celebrity

Korean Soprano Singer Lee Sang-eun passes away at 46

July 8, 2023

Tips and Tutorials

GUIDE: What you should know before applying for South Korea's new e-Group Visa

June 29, 2023

Oddities

Man flying from Cebu to Korea tries—and fails—to open plane door mid-flight

June 21, 2023

Internet

South Korean streamer tries taking own life during livestream: reports

June 16, 2023

True Crime

Woman commits murder out of 'curiosity' after watching and reading about it

June 5, 2023

K-pop

'I beg you': BTS' Jungkook asks fans to respect his privacy after receiving home deliveries

May 4, 2023

K-pop

NewJeans’ Danielle rumored as Ariel's voice actress for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Korean dub

May 2, 2023

K-drama

IU on talking to Lee Jong-suk about acting: 'I tend to ask for SOS a lot from my boyfriend'

April 24, 2023

K-drama

How 'The Glory' helped this Korean bullying victim find justice

April 23, 2023

Tourism

South Korea's Jeju Island considers charging tourism fees

April 23, 2023

Design

A really moving Hermès Parade

April 16, 2023

News

South Korea to pay socially withdrawn kids P27,000 monthly to leave house and go outside

April 13, 2023

K-pop

K-pop idol Ravi leaves VIXX, pens letter to fans following his military service issue

April 12, 2023

K-drama

LIST: 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' 'The Glory,' 'Kill Boksoon,' and other nominees for the 2023 Baeksang Arts Awards

April 9, 2023

K-drama

8-year-old 'The Glory' actress Oh Ji-yul reveals she has a boyfriend

April 3, 2023

K-pop

BTS' J-Hope starts mandatory military enlistment as active-duty soldier

April 2, 2023

K-drama

'The Glory' star Kim Gun Woo reveals he owed his agency money before the hit K-drama series

March 27, 2023

News

60-year-old Korean man charged for scouting teenage girls to give birth to his baby and 'do household work'

March 23, 2023

Weddings

K-pop singer Se7en and K-drama star Lee Da Hae announce marriage in May

March 20, 2023

K-drama

'The Glory' star Shin Ye-eun said portraying teenage bully Yeon-jin gave her nightmares, made her lose fans

March 19, 2023

Cherry Blossom

Apart from Japan, here's when and where to view cherry blossoms in South Korea and Taiwan

March 16, 2023

K-drama

After denying bullying rumors, 'The Glory' director now apologizes for school violence incident in the Philippines

March 12, 2023

K-drama

'The Glory’ director accused of bullying when he was studying in the Philippines

March 12, 2023

Travel

South Korea now has three visa-free destinations

March 6, 2023

Entertainment

Following Dior campaign, BTS' Jimin now the brand ambassador of Tiffany & Co.

March 3, 2023

K-pop

McDitto: Bunnies appeal for worldwide McDonald's NewJeans meal as group becomes brand's new face

February 28, 2023

BTS

BTS’ J-Hope initiates military enlistment process

February 26, 2023

Celebrity

Yooh Ah-in tests positive for propofol and another illegal drug apart from marijuana

February 25, 2023

LGBTQ

South Korean court recognizes same-sex couple's rights

February 22, 2023

K-pop

NewJeans named public relations ambassadors of Seoul

February 16, 2023

Education

Want to earn your master’s degree in South Korea? Here’s your chance to do it for free

February 12, 2023

News

South Korea parliament votes to impeach minister over crowd crush

February 8, 2023

Travel

‘Set-jetting’ is the latest travel trend. Here are some of the hottest destinations for 2023

January 23, 2023

News

PH passport jumps 2 spots in world's most powerful index with visa-free entry to 67 countries

January 16, 2023

COVID-19

China halts short-term visas for South Koreans, Japanese over COVID-19 travel curbs

January 11, 2023

K-pop

WATCH: BTS' Jin greets ARMY in video filmed before his military training

January 9, 2023

Science & Technology

South Korean capital launches self-driving bus experiment

November 26, 2022

Film

Pinoy award-winning film 'John Denver Trending' to screen in South Korea

November 15, 2022

Tourism

South Korea re-opens its doors to incentive travel, more MICE tourism after pandemic lull

November 11, 2022

BrandedUp

World

Seoul issues evacuation warnings for island after North Korea missile launch

November 2, 2022

News

Timeline of a disaster: Seoul's fatal crowd crush

November 1, 2022

Travel

These are the countries Filipino travelers visit the most, according to Klook

October 31, 2022

Money

Going cashless abroad? GCash is now accepted in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia

October 20, 2022

Celebrity

Sharon Cuneta gets turned away at fashion house Hermès in South Korea

October 2, 2022

Travel

South Korea lifts PCR testing for inbound travelers beginning October 1

September 30, 2022

Events

South Korea hosts 'Space Out' competition where participants literally do nothing

September 21, 2022

Travel

Tourists visiting South Korea no longer need to submit a negative COVID-19 test result

September 16, 2022

Travel

Applying for South Korean visa? Here's how Filipinos can book an appointment online starting Sept. 14

September 13, 2022

Travel

Korean Embassy issues new visa application system for Filipinos effective Sept. 19 amid surge in travel demand

September 8, 2022

weather

Typhoon Hinnamnor kills one, leaves several missing in South Korea

September 6, 2022

Culture

KTO announces first-ever Korea Festival happening this September

August 22, 2022

News

LOOK: Record rainfall in South Korea causes severe floods, kills 9

August 10, 2022

Celebrity

Living the Seoul life: Mikael Daez shares commuting tips, budget dinner hacks in South Korea

August 9, 2022

Travel

Jeju Island bucket list: Places to visit for some nature adventure

August 9, 2022

Oddities

Strange but fun parks to visit on your next trip abroad

August 5, 2022

Travel

GUIDE: COVID-19 measures and travel requirements of Southeast Asian countries near Philippines

July 5, 2022

Travel

Ready for revenge travel? Here’s what to expect from the PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2022

June 23, 2022

Best of the Best

Missing BTS? These tourist spots in South Korea are perfect for your ARMY needs

June 18, 2022

Travel

AirAsia resumes Manila to Seoul flights starting June 14

June 13, 2022

Travel

Ready to jet off to Jeju Island and Yangyang? Here’s what you need to know

June 3, 2022

Travel

South Korea to reopen visa-free entry to Jeju Island and Yangyang starting June 1—but there's a catch for Filipino tourists

May 21, 2022

Travel

PSA: S.Korea to resume accepting visa applications on June 1

May 20, 2022

COVID-19

South Korea to end outdoor mask mandate

April 29, 2022

News

Korean leaders exchange friendly letters despite rising tensions

April 22, 2022

On the Road

LIST: These Hallyu-inspired spots will remind you of South Korea

April 8, 2022

Music

South Korea to have a dedicated K-pop arena

April 7, 2022

Mental Health

South Korea's cyberbullies driving victims to suicide

February 18, 2022

Politics

Why do Korean men have to complete military service—and should Filipinos do the same?

January 24, 2022

News

Unidentified person enters North Korea from South in rare border breach: Seoul

January 2, 2022

News

Philippines to buy two new South Korean warships for P28 billion

December 28, 2021

TV/Streaming

WATCH: Trailer for Korean sci-fi space series ‘The Silent Sea’

November 30, 2021

News

Death sentence for North Korean man after smuggling copies of ‘Squid Game’ to students

November 25, 2021

K-drama

In Real L!fe: Christian Lagahit on his passion for acting and making a name as a Filipino in South Korea

November 3, 2021

TV/Streaming

‘Squid Game’: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon

October 8, 2021

Technology

South Korea broadband firm sues Netflix after traffic surge from ‘Squid Game’

October 4, 2021

Tokyo Olympics

South Korean Olympic archer An San defies sexist abuse from day one

August 1, 2021

BTS

South Korea’s pride: BTS appointed as special presidential envoy, to speak at 76th UN General Assembly

July 21, 2021

environment

Toilet in South Korea uses poop to power up a building and turn it into digital currency

July 9, 2021

News

South Korean general arrested for sex crime: official

July 6, 2021

Entertainment

Kim Jong-un slams K-pop as a “vicious cancer” and the South Korean language as “perverted”

June 14, 2021

Music

South Korea will now allow offline music concerts up to 4,000 people

June 11, 2021

Tourism

Travel trends: People are choosing Var over Paris, Cornwall over London, and other rural areas

June 7, 2021

Food

South Korea's ‘King of Instant Noodles’ and creator of Shin Ramyun has passed away

April 8, 2021

K-drama

Here’s why K-drama is one of UP’s most popular classes

November 27, 2020

Travel

Let K-pop star Sandara Park quench your thirst for travel as she takes you on a virtual tour of Seoul

November 23, 2020

Music

Record-breaking 'Dynamite' propels BTS to top of Billboard Singles Charts

September 1, 2020

TV/Streaming

Korean zombie thriller #Alive premieres on Netflix

August 25, 2020