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Shows must go on, as regional channel launches several series amidst global crisis

Known as “the home of the best original productions in Asia” and the “leading English general entertainment channel,” AXN continues to live up to its reputation by not slowing down despite the challenging times. While most of the industry has understandably been forced into a standstill, AXN launched three original…

The Kardashians, real housewives and more are back on Hayu

As we in the Philippines continue to live in what is (arguably) the longest lockdown in the world , there’s no doubt that some have begun to wonder how we could escape our COVID-19 infested reality. And what better way is there of doing that than by, well, immersing ourselves…

With boyband BTS, old’s cool again

By Hermes Joy Tunac South Korean boyband BTS recently released the official music video of its latest single "Dynamite," which is set in a make-believe paradise full of palm trees and pink skies. BTS on their latest music video Dynamite /Screencap from Big Hit Label's YouTube channel While the music…

Son Ye-jin leaves her mark in a recent interview

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ We’ve seen her as an heiress in Crash Landing On You. Or, for some of us who have gotten our K-drama feet wet way earlier, in shows like Personal Taste (God, was that 2010?) opposite Lee Min Ho. But who is Son Ye-jin behind…

When women unite for Hyun Bin et al.

Five accomplished ladies from different backgrounds, who now call themselves Seoul Sisters, have struck up a friendship, thanks to their shared bond over K-dramas. They were, in fact, all set to fly to Korea last May until COVID-19 got in the way. By Alex Y. Vergara What was supposed to…

Bitten hard by the Korean bug

If there are a few bright spots in an otherwise gloomy scenario, which made the long lockdown and the ensuing weeks of continued uncertainty after it a tad more bearable, K-dramas streamed on demand via Netflix would be one of them. By Alex Y. Vergara Someday, should we survive this…

First & exclusive: Hyun Bin lands on PeopleAsia’s cover

By Jose Paolo S. Dela Cruz With more rare photos of the Korean superstar inside After sending the Internet on a frenzy with the recent release of his television commercial and its accompanying behind-the-scenes videos for telco giant Smart Communications, Asian superstar Hyun Bin lands the cover of PeopleAsia magazine’s…

Pinoy fans’ vital contribution to oppa Hyun Bin’s quest for world domination

What is Binnie looking for in a girl? What did his parents, especially his dad, who once chased him with a baseball bat for disobedience, want him to become before he got bitten by the acting bug? At what age does he see himself getting married? Find out the answers…

Hyun Bin says “Mahal ko kayo” in new Smart ad

"We shot it mid-May in Korea." Smart Communications president Al Panlilio told PeopleAsia editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez that the much-awaited Smart ad that virtually crash landed into Filipino audience's lives was shot in mid-May in Korea. Panlilio also told Ramirez that "the shoot went very well." In case you've missed…

Bin there, done that: Ben Chan finally confirms signing up hottest Korean heartthrob as latest endorser

The deal involves the global superstar appearing in billboards wearing the latest fashion from Bench and a special appearance in Manila. A team has already flown to Korea earlier this year to do a photo shoot featuring Hyun Bin. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Is your crush landing soon? Star-struck Filipinos,…