First Look: New Park Shin-hye Drama ‘Sisyphus: The Myth’
Park Shin-hye is back with a new drama “Sisyphus: The Myth,” which combines science fiction, fantasy, mystery, action, and drama. Here’s what we think of the first few episodes of this intriguing K-drama.
USAPANG HALLYU
Ultimate Fan-Girl Experience with Mariz Umali
Television anchor and reporter Mariz Umali shares with Hallyudorama her fan-girl encounters with K-drama superstars Lee Min-ho and Ji Chang-wook.
Team Good Boy or Team Living Buddha?
Team Do-san or Team Ji-pyeong? Who is the right man for Seo Dal-mi? Myla Torres-Eder and Hannah Petrache of Hallyudorama talk about “Start-Up,” Netflix’s number one K-drama in the Philippines today.
FEATURED
‘The Penthouse’ K-drama Is a Modern Soap Opera
“The Penthouse” is a K-drama that has gotten so much buzz with its successful airing in South Korea. If you’re into heavy drama, soap opera plots, and super evil villains, then “The Penthouse” might be the K-drama for you.
Ji Chang-wook Charms in New Drama ‘Lovestruck in the City’
Ji Chang-wook is back with a new drama, and we are loving its fresh, no-nonsense take on romance in the millennial age. Here are the reasons why “Lovestruck in the City” isn’t your typical K-drama.
‘True Beauty’: On Cha Eun-woo and Makeover Dramas
“True Beauty,” starring Cha Eun-woo and Moon Ga-young, is well on its way to episode 5 this week, and here’s what we think about this newest webtoon drama from tvN.
SHOWS & MOVIES
Netflix: K-drama Viewing in the Philippines Up More Than 350% in 2020
Netflix said K-drama viewing in the Philippines went up more than 350% in 2020, with Lee Min-ho’s “The King: Eternal Monarch” as the most popular this year.
CELEBRITIES
They’re Back! Lee Jong-suk and Park Hyung-sik Gear Up for Comeback
Two of the most sought after Korean actors — Lee Jong-suk and Park Hyung-sik — are back after completing their mandatory military service. Here’s why we’re excited for their comeback.
MUSIC
BTS to Headline Smart Communications’ ‘Passion With Purpose’ Campaign
Smart Communications, Inc. has signed Grammy-nominated music act BTS to headline its banner ‘Live Smarter, Live with Purpose’ 2021 campaign.
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Viu Philippines Streams More Tagalog-Dubbed K-dramas
Viu Philippines on Christmas Day started streaming two Tagalog-dubbed K-dramas: “The Beauty Inside” and “Another! Miss Oh.”
K-DRAMA RECOMMENDATIONS
Hallyudorama’s List of Best K-dramas of 2020 (Part 1)
Last year, K-dramas took us to new adventures — from North Korea to the fictional world of startups — without leaving the safety and comfort of our homes. Here’s the first part of our list of the best K-dramas 2020 had to offer.
See our List of Best Korean Dramas in 2020 (Part 2)
2020 will go down in history as a year of tragedies, joblessness, and uncertainty. Lockdowns would have been more unbearable without the comfort of a K-drama marathon. Here’s the second part of our best K-dramas of 2020 list.
K-Dramas to Binge-Watch During the Lockdown
Check out our list of recommended Korean dramas to watch while parts of the Philippines and the rest of the world remain in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic season.
K-DRAMAS WE’RE CURRENTLY WATCHING
‘True Beauty’
Who doesn’t love makeovers and transformations? We do! Especially if we get to see Cha Eun-woo. “True Beauty,” starring Cha Eun-woo and Moon Ga-young, is streaming on Viu.
‘Run On’
What happens when a former national athlete (Im Si-wan) meets a film translator (Shin Se-kyung)? Sparks fly of course! We can’t help but appreciate the good visuals of these two leads. New episodes of “Run On” are up every Wednesdays and Thursdays on Netflix.
‘Rookie Historian’
We’re entertained by this historical K-drama about a courageous female historian and a naughty Joseon prince who secretly writes romance novels. Binge-watch “Rookie Historian,” starring Shin Se-kyung and Cha Eun-woo, on Netflix.
K-DRAMA QUOTE
The one who died won’t want those left behind to suffer for too long.
Im Ju-kyung to Lee Su-ho
“True Beauty”