Author: Denise Coley
TRCNG TRACKING EP 2 ‘Spectrum’ M V Making Film Part 1 This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
Korean singer, Park Hyo Shin was born on December 1, 1981 in Chungcheongnam-Do, South Korea. Park was a gifted singer from an early age and as a youngster, he used to frequently perform foxtrot music at his family’s restaurant, where people would visit the restaurant just to hear him sing. Being an introvert, Park never considered becoming a professional singer but one of his friends talked him into competing at his school’s song contest; Park competed and was awarded first prize. This paved a way for him to win numerous Grand Prizes in other singing competitions. As he enrolled into…
The Reality of LADIES’CODE EP #07 This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
During a night filled with laughs and music, DAY6 brought their special brand of rock to Emo’s in Austin, Texas. Fans began lining up many hours before the doors opened, braving the rain through the night for the best possible view during the show. Once inside, you could feel the excitement from the crowd singing along and dancing to the tracks playing before the group hit the stage. DAY6 came out individually to choruses of screams before diving into their first song of the night, “I Wait(아 왜)”. From the start, it was apparent that the club venue was the perfect…
Boy Story is a creation of JYP Entertainment, established by South Korean record producer and singer Park Jin Young. Given the influence of K-pop culture in Asia and the seeming wide audience of youths and adolescents, Boy Story can be adjudged a good business move, to tap into the Chinese pop culture market, following the success recorded by TFBoys pop band in China. JYP Entertainment subsidiary; NCC Station Entertainment on August 2017 announced via their weibo page the imminent launching of a new Chinese pop boy band “BOY STORY.” The group (BOY STORY) is believed to be the first juvenile…
IN2IT, an 8-member boy group, released their debut album “Carpe Diem” on October 26th and had a press interview to discuss their new album at a café located in Gangnam on the 30th, attended by a number of major entertainment news reporters, such as Top Star News, Newsen, and Aju New. The members said in the interview that they could hardly believe they actually made a debut and held a showcase. IN2IT include Hyun-uk, Inho, Inpyo, Iasaac, Jian, Jinsup, Sunghyun and Yuntae, the final line-up of a survival audition program “Boys 24.” The group name, a combination of “intuit” and “into it,”…
B A P ‘HONEYMOON’ This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
The Plot: Pinocchio stars Lee Jong Suk as Choi Dal Po and Park Shin Hye as Choi In Ha. The series follows young reporters around as they seek to broadcast the truth. The twist to this story and the reason why it’s titled Pinocchio is that in this world there are people diagnosed with the “Pinocchio Syndrome.” These people cannot tell a lie because every time they do, they hiccup. Choi In Ha has the “Pinocchio Syndrome,” and it makes viewers anticipate the antics that she will perform while being a reporter who can only tell the truth. Main Cast Lee Jong…
Horse racing is now one of the most ancient sports in history. It is not only considered as a popular sports competition or a way of entertainment, but also as a social event, involving many business activities. The raising and training of horses vary depending on breeds, age, genetics and race type. And every race applies to strict rules regarding the age and weight of the horses. There are different kinds of races including flat racing, jump racing, endurance racing and harness racing. Flat racing is often open to the public for gambling, and gambling is definitely the biggest economic…
UP10TION This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
UP10TION – pronounced “up tension”- is a Korean boy group formed by T.O.P Media. T.O.P Media is an entertainment agency founded by K-pop group, Shinhwa’s member Andy. The meaning behind the name, UP10TION basically indicates that the 10 members of the group will “upgrade your tension.” UP10TION consists of ten members listed here in the order of the eldest first: Jinhoo, Kuhn, Kogyeol, Wei, Bitto, Wooshin, Sunyoul, Gyujin, Hwanhee and Xiao. Currently, UP10TION is active with its 9 members since Wooshin left the group temporarily after stating to have health issues. In 2015, UP10TION made their official debut by releasing a mini album titled, Top Secret. Their…
K-pop culture has over the years influenced the development of popular music in Korea, K-pop is a musical genre shaped and characterized by a range of elements from rock, experimental jazz, Latin, hip-hop, reggae, electronic dance, etc. Modern K-pop witnessed an evolution and explosion in the 1990s, the emergence of Seon Taiji and boys were revolutionary in K-pop culture’s history, as well as the huge strides by the H.O.T boy band in 1996. The rapid influence of K-pop culture has transformed into a modern K-pop “idol” culture, a subculture that has gathered massive fandom in adolescents and adults. Dorothy is…
BOYFRIEND This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
Kim Jong-un (born 8 January 1982 or 1984) is the Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea and supreme leader of North Korea. He is the second child of the former country’s leader, Kim Jong-il and Ko Yong-hui, a Japanese-born dancer who was Kim Jong-il’s mistress. Scarce information on Kim Jong-un’s life comes from North Korean defectors and those who encountered him during his school attendance in Switzerland from 1993 until 1998. Please note that the stated period of the years may not be accurate since much information has been contradictory, perhaps confusing him with his two brothers who also received education in Switzerland. Kim Jung Eun attended…
Unlike other sports, golf is a sport that does not restrict itself to a standardized playing area but in fact involves different terrains with obstacles to overcome in every course. Although largely male dominated, women have made a huge impact in world rankings. Following is a list of the world’s top five female Asian golfers. 1. Ai Miyazato A Japanese golfing icon, Ai Miyazato has topped women’s golf rankings in the world not once, not twice, but three times in 2010. She turned pro in 2003 and since then has 11 JPGA wins to her name. The first time she…
This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
Over the past three years, health and fitness trends in the Philippines did not change significantly in terms of its overall target. According to two out of the top five HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) in the country, Filipinos are going for a healthier change. Let’s look at what these trends are. A rise in the opening of gym franchises over the country can point to the awareness that, apart from taking one’s health into one’s own hands, needing a guide and a venue for activities like exercising is desirable, too. Corporate partnerships with gyms, such as discounted membership rates, have…
First Annual WAXACON is Coming Up: Here’s What You Can’t Miss The first-ever WAXACON is slated for November 18th and 19th in Waxahachie, Texas. Dubbed “your friendly neighborhood comic con”, the highly anticipated event is drawing in guests from around the country. Since this year marks the very first WAXACON, many people are wondering what they can expect when it comes to this all-new comic con experience. WAXACON is being carefully curated to deliver a completely unique experience for everyone involved. The two-day event is going to feature a wide range of exciting events that you simply won’t find elsewhere.…
Although the name Vinicius (Vinny Precious) sounds very fresh to most k-pop followers, Vinicius is famous as a South Korean music producer already for a while. In 2010, he produced Jazzy Ivy’s album “Ill Vibrative Motif LP” and became a producer since then. In 2016, together with Junbeck, lanca and Cokejazz, Vinicius works as a producer for Kim Ail’s album “Elbow” and contributed to the completion of five tracks, including the single “Mango”. After 6 years of waiting, November 2016 witnessed a big change for Vinicius that from a producer, he became a singer-songwriter. Under label “Greater Fools Records”, his…
20. Okja Okja is a science-fiction and drama film that was launched in 2017. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, the story is about a little girl (young Mija) and her big animal friend Okja, which is a superpig. One day, her pig is taken by multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation and shipped to New York. Mija, without a defined plan, she embarks on a journey to save her dear big friend. 19. Bahubali 2: The Conclusion Bahubali 2: The Conclusion is a continuation Indian movie released in 2017 after the Bahubali: The beginning (2015). Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, it is a historical…