SHOWS & MOVIES
‘The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim,’ Starring Kim Sae-ron and Nam Da-reum, Is Now Showing on iQiyi
“The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim,” a new K-drama series starring next generation actors Kim Sae-ron and Nam Da-reum, on Friday started streaming on iQiyi.
CELEBRITIES
Son Ye-jin Recalls Visit to the Philippines in Virtual Fan Meet
Pinoy fans of Son Ye-jin got closer to the actress in a virtual fan meet where she briefly talked about her past visit to the Philippines. The “Crash Landing On You” star also revealed the place she would love to see when she returns to the country.
MUSIC
Smart Premieres BTS Commercial
Smart has launched its latest commercial with its newest endorser, the South Korean boyband BTS.
INTERNET
PLDT, Smart Leverage Partnerships to Deliver Quality Content, Drive Data Usage
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. are banking on partnerships with OTT services like Netflix and Viu to bring content to Filipinos, driving data consumption.
“Data show that the fastest growing services are driven by OTT services like Netflix and Viu. It’s what people consume, in addition to YouTube. We have also seen how K-pop and K-drama have already become a part of popular culture and of Filipinos’ lives. A brand that is able to integrate itself into pop culture is a brand that will succeed,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.
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Hyun Bin to Filipinos: ‘Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Healthy’
Watch the video message of Hyun Bin that Bench posted for the Korean star’s fans in the Philippines.
CULTURE
Students Express “Hallyu Love” With Fan Art in Smart Design Contest
Young Filipinos across the country rode the Korean wave and showed their love for “hallyu” in the “K-reate for a Cause” sustainability design contest, organized by leading mobile provider Smart Communications.
EVENTS
Hallyu Quiz Night July 31, 2021
Time to flex your K-drama knowledge, mga ka-Hallyu! Join our Hallyu Quiz Night this July 31, 2021, Saturday, at 8:30 p.m.
PRESS RELEASES
‘At a Distance, Spring Is Green’ Finale Now Streaming on iQiyi & iQ.com
Park Ji-hoon, Kang Min-ah, and Bae In-hyuk create a triple treat in “At a Distance, Spring Is Green” with their palpable chemistry, giving the audience a lot of reasons to root for in the series’ concluding episodes that are now streaming on iQiyi and iQ.com.