BTS‘s J-Hope has gained attention after DM’ing a famous Filipina TikToker. BTS’s J-Hope | @uarmyhope/Instagram Niana is a Filipina dancer and social media influencer who is not only extremely talented, but is living every ARMYs’ dream. Niana | @nianaguerrero/Instagram Niana has had her ARMY status locked in, with a comment from Jungkook… Now We’re Jealous: […]
Meet The First Male Filipino Idol To Rank #1 On A K-Pop Survival Show — JL Gaspar
On Friday, January 24, the final episode of Universe League aired. The survival show, which featured aspects of sports interwoven into the competition, gathered dozens of trainees, and ultimately, nine were selected to debut in All-Time Hall Of Fame. All-Time Hall Of Fame | X Many of the individuals selected stood out for their own reasons, like […]
Filipino Magazine Shows Support For “Unbreakable” Actor Ji Soo
Last year, Korean actor Kim Ji Soo restarted his entertainment career in the Philippines with new acting projects. What does he have planned for 2025? Once one of K-Drama’s rising stars, Ji Soo’s career took a hit in 2021, following accusations of school violence, bullying, sexual harassment, and assault. Ji Soo enlisted in the military, provided […]
Filipino K-Pop Idols Make History At The “2024 MAMA Awards”
The MAMA Awards is one of Korea’s biggest music awards shows of the year. Since 1999, idols have graced the stage to accept awards for their achievements. This year, MAMA history was made by a 5th generation girl group. On Day 2 of the 2024 MAMA Awards, held in Osaka, Japan, UNIS was one of several female artists […]
Ultimate Redemption: The Filipino Olympic Athlete Who Just Won The Country’s 2nd Ever Gold Medal
Many would be surprised to learn that countries are still experiencing firsts regarding the Olympics. For example, during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei took home the country’s first gold medal in the 10,000m race, the country’s fifth overall. Embed from Getty Images The Philippines is also experiencing firsts, winning its first-ever gold medal […]
“Laughing Stock” Quality Of P-Pop Group BINI’s Official Merch Angers Filipino Fans
The official merchandise of Filipino P-Pop girl group BINI, particularly their lightstick known as the BINI Wand, has sparked significant backlash from their fanbase, BLOOMS. BINI | @bini_ph/Instagram BINI Wand | @bortangbarbie/X The lightstick, notable for its blue handle and inner flower, has been widely criticized for its poor quality. Fans describe it as toy-like, […]
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Makes Surprise Feature In True Crime Scene Documentary As A Bisexual Filipino
K-Pop has grown so much that idols’ imagery are now commonly used in various media for illustration. While most groups get a cameo mention here an there, fans were absolutely surprised to see BLACKPINK Jisoo being featured in a true crime documentary on YouTube. The producers of the show made use of this iconic photograph […]
Filipino Idol From BINI Delivers “First Ever” Kind Of Fanservice
BINI is a Filipino girl group who often goes viral on social media. This happened once again after X (Twitter) user @jhotaime_ posted about her interaction with member Maloi Ricalde. Maloi The viral video in question showed a swarm of fans waiting for the BINI members outdoors. While most where hoping for a photo or […]
TWICE’s Latest Announcement Has Filipino K-Pop Fans Stressed Out
TWICE‘s recent announcement just left K-Pop fans in the Philippines stressed out, but in the best way. TWICE | JYP Entertainment The Philippines has been a huge market for K-Pop, as most groups have included the country in their tour dates. This includes TWICE, who most recently visited the Philippines in October for their Ready […]
Filipino Singer Found His Stolen Underwear On Facebook With A Risqué Selling Proposition
Pinoy singer JK (Juan Karlos Labajo) is one of the top singers in the local music scene. His recent song “ERE” even beat Taylor Swift‘s Spotify record upon its release. Given his popularity, it’s no surprise that he has his fair share of ultra-dedicated fans. In a recent interview with PEP, he recounted his most […]
The Sad Story Behind The Insane Glow Up Of Viral Filipino Policeman
A photo of three handsome police officers recently went viral in the Philippines. In addition to praising their features, netizens who saw the picture jokingly commented things like, “Mine is the one wearing a uniform,” “I have a huge sin sir, please arrest me now,” and “If loving you is a crime, please arrest me […]
The Filipino “Squid Game” Actor Who Was A Victim Of Racism And Discrimination In Korea
Squid Game Filipino actor Christian Lagahit, also known as Player 276, sat down for an interview with Asian Boss. He opened up about the discrimination he faced as a foreigner in South Korea, including a particularly horrifying incident that occurred on a bus. Christian Lagahit | @chrisyan8/Instagram Calling the form of discrimination he experiences in […]
Filipino Stars Kathryn Bernardo And Daniel Padilla’s Post-Break-Up Interactions At The “2023 Asia Artist Awards” Set The Internet On Fire
On December 14, the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAAs) took place in the Philippines, celebrating a year of music and entertainment. | Asia Artist Awards Several Filipino stars were in attendance, including actress Kathryn Bernardo and actor Daniel Padilla. Kathryn Bernardo And Daniel Padilla, known as KathNiel to fans, were a “love team” that got their start together in […]
8 Funniest Comments Filipino Comedian Ryan Bang Made On The “2023 Asia Artist Awards” Red Carpet
The 2023 Asia Artist Awards is here! This year’s award show was held in the Philippines. The pre-show red carpet event was hosted by Filipino-Korean comedian Ryan Bang who directed the artists with a mix of English, Korean, and Japanese. Netizens loved his code-switching tendencies and the jokes that arose amidst this. ryan bang NOT […]
Iconic 2nd Gen K-Pop Idol Slays Filipino P-Pop Group SB19’s “Gento” Dance Challenge
There’s a new “Gento” challenger in the house, and it’s none other than an iconic K-Pop idol from the 2nd generation! Recently, 2NE1‘s maknae Minzy took on SB19‘s “Gento” dance challenge and absolutely slayed it. Minzy | @_minzy_mz/Instagram SB19 | @SB19Official/Twitter She posted the short video on her social media accounts, delighting Filipinos who are dual P-Pop […]
“Didn’t Even Give Her Filipino Features:” Netizens Criticize The Philippines’ First Virtual Model
The metaverse is continually becoming more integrated with regular life as companies explore how to use virtual reality to further their products. Girl group aespa is often credited with spearheading the inclusion of the metaverse in K-Pop, as seen by aespa’s Karina (right) talking to her virtual avatar | SM Entertainment For instance, the metaverse […]
Filipino Actress Dimples Romana Met Song Joong Ki And The Reactions From Her Friends Were Priceless
Song Joong Ki is one of South Korea’s most well-known actors and biggest heartthrobs, known for his roles in the Korean dramas Descendants of the Sun and Vincenzo. Song Joong Ki | Vogue Hong Kong His irresistible charms and good looks have transcended his homeland and made him an international superstar, prompting him to have fan meetings […]
A Filipino ENGENE Addressed ENHYPEN’s Weight Shaming Controversy To Jake During A Fan-Sign Call, Netizens Have Conflicting Opinions
HYBE‘s latest boy group ENHYPEN has recently been promoting their latest EP, “MANIFESTO : DAY 1.” During a fan-meeting call, ENHYPEN’s Jake was speaking to a Filipino ENGENE when the fan brought a past controversy was brought to light. (From left to right) Jake, Jay, Jungwon, Heesung, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Niki | @ENHYPEN/Twitter Twitter profile […]
Filipino Super Junior Fans Are Furious After Local Show Makes Light Of Eunhyuk’s Father’s Passing
Pinoy ELFs have come forward to criticize a local television show for their insensitive question regarding Super Junior. Super Junior | @superjunior/Instagram It was announced last August 6 that member Eunhyuk could not attend Super Show 9 in Manila, Philippines, due to the passing of his father. pic.twitter.com/g0qUMw6XZI — SUPER JUNIOR (@SJofficial) August 5, 2022 Eunhyuk Considering the […]