EXO's Suho returns as he takes the lead in MBN's new period drama Missing Crown Prince ( The Crown Prince Has Disappeared) ! We take a look at the cast and the intriguing plot line that makes this drama a must-watch! Originally set to premiere on April 9, 2024, MBN announced the series postponement to April 13, 2024 instead. The drama is a spinoff of the period drama Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021) and will be a stand-alone series. A plotline with a twist! What really has us intrigued with this new series is its plot line! Set in the Joseon Dynasty, this romantic comedy is about a crown prince, Yi Geon ( Suho Behind Your Touch 2023), King Hae Jong's oldest son, who is kidnapped by a woman who desires to be his wife. This young woman, Choi Myung Yoon ( Hong Ye Ji ) , is a superb horseback rider and is good with medicine. The two embark on a romantic relationship as they flee from pursuers. Amazing cast! Not only are the leads a breath of fresh air, but the supporting cast is wonderful and very experienced! Myung Se Bin ( Doctor Cha 2023) plays Queen Min Soo Ryeon and Kim Joo Hun ( Castaway Diva 2023) plays Choi San Rok, Choi Myung Yoon's father who is a respected physician. Not to also mention that Produce 101 trainee, Kim Min Kyo will be making his fifth appearance in a drama as Grand Prince Doseong, Yi Geon's half-brother who is an expert in martial arts. We can't wait to see what this period drama has to offer! So let us know what you are expecting from this highly-anticipated drama in the comments below! Will you be watching? #EXO #Suho #KimMinKyo #HongYeJi #MyungSeBin #MissingCrownPrince #TheCrownPrinceHasDisappeared

Singer/songwriter and actress IU proved that her popularity is still at the top as she concluded her fourth Seoul "H.E.R." world tour performance on Sunday night at the sold-out KSPO Dome, one of South Korea's indoor venues. IU performed more than 30 songs to more than 15,000 fans for more than four hours! To much of her fans' delight, she made a special encore concert announcement to return to Seoul in September later this year at Seoul World Cup Stadium with a capacity of 66,704! The KSPO Dome originally sat 10,000 seats but had to be modified to fit IU's larger audience. The new setup included a 360-degree view of the stage with IU being able to interact with her fans more personally! What was even more amazing about IU was her constantly shifting her seat during the performance so that she could face her fans! This goes to show how passionate IU is about her fans and how much she respects them! Fans responded by waving their synchronized light sticks throughout the dome creating a colorful wave design and cheering her name. She never hesitated to give credit to all her Uaenas (IU's official fandom name). “All of your cheers reached this circle (that I perform on), and I could hear it through my in-ears and my microphones. It feels so good when that happens,” IU said during her performance. She also added a joke, “I lost more weight than I did after my performance at the Seoul Olympic Stadium (in 2022). I think I get to walk here more because it’s a better venue to communicate with you guys.”  IU performed her most recent hits "Holssi", "Love wins all" , "Shopper", "Shh..." and "I Stan U" from her latest album "The Winning" . IU surprised her fans further by including a surprise encore announcement! “'H. E. R' is my first world tour and thankfully tickets are selling out around the world,” IU announced. “I thought our Korean fans would miss me as I go on my world tour, which is why I’m having an encore concert back here.” The announcement was met with wild and ecstatic cheers. She continued, “The concert in Sangam will have a different atmosphere: it will be a similar yet different performance from the ones at the KSPO Dome. It also holds more people there!” We couldn't be more happy for IU and her success globally! Let us know if you were at the concert and/or if you're planning on going! IU's "H.E.R." world tour continues in Yokohama, Japan, Taipei, Taiwan, Singapore, and Banten, Indonesia to round up the month of April. #IU #uaena   #thewinning   #newkpopmusic #HER_WORLD_TOUR

The biggest sportainment event where K-pop and P-pop meet on one stage is happening in the heart of Clark, Philippines! Get ready for an exciting music stage and performances as we bring the grand finale of the badminton sports tournament with Badminton Asia Closing Ceremony KWAVE Music Festival! Back-to-back with this sports tournament happening before, Badminton Asia Closing Ceremony KWAVE Music Festival will serve as the most exciting stage of the year with its fusion of culture from Asian countries. KWAVE is a music festival event that creates space for the cultural exchange of Asian countries, especially South Korea and the Philippines. A music festival where artists from these countries get to share one spectacular stage. A show of different artist performances and F&B booths are prepared for this unforgettable memory-making event. With the Badminton Asia Closing Ceremony KWAVE Music Festival, a fusion of K-pop and P-pop is about to happen! The lineup includes astounding artists from South Korea, such as fromis_9 , and the ultimate performers, THE BOYZ ! The second line-up will be announced this March 18, 2024. Artists from the Philippines will also light up the stage! Groups produced by Tatang Robin, the producer of the biggest boy group in the Philippines, are also coming to create a fantastic performance for you — we’ll have PLUUS and YGIG. With these K-pop and P-pop groups, an amazing fusion of music and culture is waiting to happen on one spectacular stage. But this is only the first roster of artists because there’s Wave 2 for the line-up! Top-tier K-pop artists are coming from South Korea, and of course, names of P-pop artists from the Philippines. These amazing artists are scheduled to perform at the KWAVE Music Festival happening on May 11, 2024, at the New Clark City Stadium, Philippines. This event is made possible by Badminton Asia Closing Ceremony KWAVE Music Festival Organizer, Ms. Meeyon Kim (Karry) of SDG Marketing Korea, while Show Biz Town Inc. (SBTown), as led by Mr. Geong Seong Han, and Ms. Kathleen Dy-Go of Universal Records, serves as the production partner for the event. As the biggest sportainment event in the Philippines, Badminton Asia Closing Ceremony KWAVE Music Festival aims to break cultural walls and become one through music. With the cultural exchange of the sports spirit and music experience of both South Korean and Philippine cultures, we hope to be united with music. Together, let’s share the fusion of fun, excitement, and thrill of this tournament and music festival stage! #kwaveph #THEBOYZ #fromis_9 #PLUUS #YGIG

In her return to the small screen and his acting skills becoming better and better with each drama, Kim Nam Joo and Cha Eun Woo are dazzling up the screen in their latest emotionally charged thriller Wonderful World ! We break down why this drama has everyone talking and why you should be watching! Disney+'s new emotionally charged drama Wonderful World is slowly creeping up in viewership ratings as fans are realizing how good the show is! Kim Nam Joo is back from her award-winning role in Misty for Best Actress and Cha Eun Woo ( A Good Day to Be a Dog 2023) is just everywhere these days as one of the hottest actors on television now! Premiering on March 1 every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 KST , Wonderful World tells an excruciating tale of a mother, Eun Soo Hyun, losing her son in a tragic accident and taking revenge into her own hands due to the lack of sentencing from the law. As a result, she is sentenced to 7 years in prison where she pushes everyone with whom she is close with away, including her husband ( Kim Kang Woo ). She meets a young man, Kwon Seon Yul ( Cha Eun Woo ), who helps her get back on her feet and eventually helps her heal. Emotionally driven and very well executed! Not only did we feel Eun Soo Hyun's pain through the screen when she lost her son, but we were also able to feel her pent-up anger and rage when the sentencing was brought upon the corrupt businessman who hit and ran her son. Kim Nam Joo's amazing acting skills were on display as scene after tragic scene, she can exhibit a mother in despair! After watching just the first episode, you will feel her anger and desperation! We can just feel Soo Hyun's struggle to rebuild her life throughout the first four episodes, but they are not without some mystery and suspense! On top of dealing with her emotions as a mother and reuniting with her husband, she finds out some deeply disturbing news about him! We don't want to spoil the series for you, but it is quite the nail-biter! Cha Eun Woo's acting ability is on full display! Cha Eun Woo has come a long way since his role in ID: Gangnam Beauty (2018). The cold icy demeanor that he is known for is long gone as his latest role as Kwon Seon Yul is a young man who deeply cares about justice and bringing down political scum! Filled with passion and concern for Eun Soo Hyun, we can't wait to see if this relationship will develop romantically (although the age gap is quite large)! We also can't help but appreciate the growth and inner struggle he displays throughout this drama as he is deeply hurt from his past. Comment below with your thoughts on Disney+'s new thriller Wonderful World ! What are your thoughts about the characters and the storyline? Let us know! #WonderfulWorld #ChaEunWoo #KimNamJoo #LimSeMi #KimKangWoo

Calling all K-pop fans! Brace yourselves for the arrival of a new force in the J-pop scene – the powerhouse rookies of ZEROBASEONE ( ZB1 )! This electrifying nine-member boy group has taken the K-Pop world by storm in just eight months. They've achieved an incredible feat, sweeping the prestigious Rookie of the Year award grand slam 10 times! Their immense popularity in South Korea has translated into a growing international fanbase, and now, they're setting their sights on Japan! ZB1's meteoric rise is no fluke. In a record-breaking debut, they shattered all sales records for new groups. They've sold over 4 million copies of their music, landing them at the 16th spot on Hanteo's best-selling artist list. Their talent and charisma have been recognized with a staggering 18 awards, including coveted bonsangs from major award shows like MAMA, MMA, AAA, and SMA. They've even secured a win on the legendary Immortal Songs program, further solidifying their musical prowess. But ZB1 isn't just about accolades; they're about electrifying performances too! They've already sold out a massive skydome for a fan concert, proving their ability to captivate audiences! Now, they're ready to bloom in Japan! Get ready for their much-anticipated Japanese debut with the single "Yura Yura - Flower of Destiny". The music video, a vibrant serenade perfect for spring, is already creating a buzz. Don't miss out on ZB1's official Japanese debut! Show your support and stream their music on these platforms: Melon: http://kko.to/q9R65FWL8N Genie: http://genie.co.kr/SAR0X1 Bugs: http://music.bugs.co.kr/album/34264412 VIBE: http://vibe.naver.com/album/31017629 Spotify: http://spoti.fi/434yp63 Mark your calendars and get ready to be swept away by ZEROBASEONE's blooming talent! #zerobaseone #YURA_YURA #YURA_YURA_FlowerofFate #ZB1

After taking a break from music, former NCT member Lucas is BACK, and ready to "WOW" us with some new music! We share all the high-anticipated details on his comeback and what to expect! Former NCT member Lucas will reportedly be making his long-awaited solo debut in April this year, and mark his solo career in the music industry! According to an exclusive report that was released from JTBC , Lucas is preparing his first solo album for release this April. This would be his first time promoting in over three years following the suspension of his activities with NCT in August 2021 He officially left NCT in May 2023, but remained with SM Entertainment for potential future opportunities. Since then Lucas has returned to the spotlight with his documentary and new photos of himself, sparking rumors that he would be returning to the entertainment scene this year. He has already entertained us, having appeared in several television shows and collaborations. For sure, we will be anticipating his return to the music industry this year! Let us know in the comments if you will be listening to his new music and what you're expecting from him! #NCT #LUCAS #NCTU #LUCASWONG

The Korean coastal city of Busan has announced that it will open a K-pop high school by 2028, and we cannot wait! Read on to find out more details about this first-of-its-kind educational system! With Korea's low birth rate, and many schools closing down throughout the country, the government in Busan has set its sights on regenerating a closed-down middle school and turning it into a K-Pop high school by March 2028. This means that the high school will focus on specialties relating to K-pop and Korean entertainment, to bring more K-pop-related performances to the southern part of the country. This international K-pop high school will aim to target a wider and more diverse student body. The school will also cater to both Korean and foreign students who are interested in pursuing a career in K-Pop! The new "K-Culture Visa" which is set to come out in the second half of 2024, also shows the support from the Korean government in Korean entertainment. The Busan Metropolitan City Office stated, "K-pop-related industries continue to grow but we lack educational institutions specialized in education on applied arts related to K-pop, plus implementation of a curriculum related to schools specializing in practical arts education to foster K-pop talent is growingly needed." While exact details are yet to be announced, the focus is on delivering a holistic K-pop education. Students at the school will focus on vocal training, dance, songwriting, and composing. The school will also help students sign up with agencies when they are due to graduate from the school. Let us know your opinion about the Korean government's decision on Busan's K-Pop school! Will you be attending? #kpoptrainee #kpoptraining #kpopdancer #kpoppers #kpopstudents #kpophighschool #busan

Check out these five amazing new K-Dramas which are due to hit our screens in March this year! We cannot wait to watch and review them for you! The Midnight Studio Korean Title: “야한 사진관” Cast:  Joo Won , Kwon Nara , Yoo In Soo , Eum Moon Suk Premiere Date: March 11 Broadcast Details:  Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA, available on Viki The Midnight Studio tells the thrilling yet mysterious story about a prickly photographer Seo Ki Joo ( Joo Won ), who runs a professional photo studio that only exists for the deceased, and a passionate lawyer Han Bom ( Kwon Na Ra former member of HELLO VENUS ) as they cross life and death with the night guests. Chicken Nugget Korean Title: “닭강정” Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong , Ahn Jae Hong , Kim You Jung Premiere Date: March 15 Broadcast Details:  all episodes released simultaneously at 4 p.m. KST on Netflix Chicken Nugget is a comedic mystery series about Choi Sun Man ( Ryu Seung Ryong ) as he, along with intern Ko Baek Joong ( Ahn Jae Hong Mask Girl 2023), works to bring back his daughter Min Ah ( Kim You Jung My Demon 2023) who has turned into a chicken nugget after a mishap with a mysterious machine. Beauty and Mr. Romantic Korean Title: “미녀와 순정남” Cast:  Im Soo Hyang , Ji Hyun Woo , Cha Hwa Yeon , Park Sang Won , Lee Il Hwa , Jung Jae Soon , Im Ye Jin , Lee Doo Il , Yoon Yoo Sun Premiere Date: March 23 Broadcast Details:  Saturdays and Sundays at 7:55 p.m. KST on KBS2, available on Viki Beauty and Mr. Romantic tells the story of top actress Park Do Ra ( Im Soo Hyang ID: Gangnam Beauty 2018) who hits rock bottom overnight and drama-producing director Go Pil Seung ( Ji Hyun Woo ) who gets her back on her feet out of love. Jazz for Two Korean Title: “재즈처럼” Cast: Ji Ho Geun, Jinkwon , Hangyeom, Kim Jung Ha Premiere Date: March Broadcast Details:  TBA Jazz for Two is a school romance BL drama about Woo Yeon High School’s Yoon Se Hyun ( Jinkwon ), a transfer student who loves jazz music, and Han Tae Yi ( Ji Ho Geun ), a student who hates jazz music due to personal trauma. A Profitable Cage Korean Title: “수지맞은 우리” Cast: Ham Eun Jung , Baek Sung Hyun , Oh Hyun Kyung , Kang Byul , Shin Jung Yoon Premiere Date: March 25 Broadcast Details:  weekdays at 8:30 p.m. KST on KBS1 A Profitable Cage follows the heartwarming and relatable romantic story of star doctor Jin Soo Ji ( Ham Eun Jung ), who falls from her peak, and novice doctor Chae Woo Ri ( Baek Sung Hyun ) as they build a family. Vote in the comment section below, and let us know which new K-Dramas you are most looking forward to watching!! #kdramalist #aprofitablecage #jazzfortwo #beautyandmrromantic #chickennugget #themidnightstudio

Bunnies everywhere! There's more reason to cheer for one of the hottest up-and-coming (some already said that they've arrived) 4th generation K-pop girl group NewJeans ! Your lightsticks shined light upon the girls as they received "Group of the Year" at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards! We break down what happened with photos and videos! Wednesday, March 6, 2024 — From the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California, the 2024 Billboard Women and Music Awards was nothing short of amazing! Women in music from all around the globe gathered to share their love for their art and perform in front of thousands of fans! Superstars from Katy Perry to Kylie Minogue and Nelly Furtado showed up on the red carpet and of course, your favorite girl group, NewJeans! The girls performed "ETA" and "Super Shy" in front of thousands and looked stunning in schoolgirl uniforms! Take a look! Danielle did an amazing job as the group's moderator and spokeswoman as they expressed their excitement about representing the K-pop genre and little "hush-hush" details about their upcoming tour! The highlight of the night would be the group receiving the Group of the Year Award ! Fans couldn't hold in their excitement for the girls as shouts of "We love you Dani!" were heard from the rafters! Spokeswoman, Danielle, replied in kind, “Reflecting back on the past two years, we’ve been so incredibly blessed,” she said during the group's acceptance speech, “We got to experience so many new and exciting things. It’s just been the best year. All of these things wouldn’t be possible without you guys, Bunnies!” What an amazing moment for NewJeans and K-pop! We're so proud of NewJeans and all the hard work they've done to make this moment happen! Comment below with your thoughts on this tremendous achievement! #Billboardwomeninmusicawards #Billboard #bunnies #supershy #ETA

Le Sserafim is on a roll in the global pop scene as they slayed with their latest single "Easy" snagging their sixth win at M Countdown on March 7, 2024, and breaking Billboard's Top 100 (at number 99) just several days ago! Just recently, Le Sserafim's most-talked-about member, Kazuha , shared some behind-the-scenes photos from their latest single "Smart" that made fans do a double-take! Read on to check out the shocking photos! The gorgeous Japanese rapper and ex-ballet dancer Kazuha shared behind-the-scenes photos of herself with her bangs down making her look like the stunt double for ex-idol and current actress Bae Suzy ! The Japanese idol drew attention to her shocking similarities as a parody to Bae Suzy's latest romantic K-drama Doona! . Fans were excited to see Kazuha introduce the new hairstyle for Le Sserafim's newest single "Smart". Take a look! Kazuha seemed to release several photos during the music video shoot. In the photos, we can see her hair is straightened to show off the innocent beauty that she is known for! She is said to look like Suzy with this hairstyle. The photos drew many comments from fans saying, "I thought it was real Suzy," "She must know that she looks like her," and "Even if it's Suzy's younger sister, I would believe it." Take a look at this "Smart" performance from Kazuah and let us know if you can see the similarities! Comment below which hairstyle you prefer from Kazuha! She is such an amazing performer and we support her style and fashion no matter what! Let us know what you think! Source: 1 #LESSERAFIM #LESSERAFIM_SMART #KAZUHA

All members of the new K-pop band are over 19!! I was so excited to hear about the lineup for the new band NOWADAYS , which is due to debut later this year! Cube Entertainment will debut its first K-pop group in eight years since it introduced PENTAGON in 2016. During the first half of this year, their new group NOWADAYS will hit the headlines with some new and catchy music! The band has also released a trailer, which has already hit 19,000 YouTube views since it was posted 2 days ago! On March 6, the company revealed the official member line-up for the group. Let's meet them! . The oldest of the five is  Hyeonbin , born on August 31, 2002 (making him 21). Out of the five members, we know the most about him so far, but it’s still not a lot of information! He has been a trainee previously at  SOURCE MUSIC ,  KOZ Entertainment , and  WM Entertainment , and was even a part of WM’s trainee group Ggumnamu. His skills are rapping and playing the piano. The second-oldest member of NOWADAYS is  Yoon . For now, that is all the information we have about him. The middle-aged member of the group is  Yeonwoo . He has been a trainee at Cube Entertainment for about six years, and he was born on September 23, 2003, making him 20. Jinhyuk is the second-youngest member of NOWADAYS, born on May 21, 2004 (making him 19). He appeared in a special performance of “Cold Killer” by labelmate Hui of PENTAGON. Finally, the  last member of the group is  Siyun . He was born on August 24, 2004 (making him 19 as well), and also appeared in the “Cold Killer” performance alongside Jinhyuk. Are you excited about the new boy band NOWADAYS? Comment below, and let us know your thoughts, about Cube Entertainment's new band! #CubeEntertainment #NOWADAYS

Carats , the vibrant fan base of SEVENTEEN, came together to reminisce and celebrate the unforgettable memories of the group’s “Follow" tour in the Philippines. Held at the enchanting McKinley Whisky Park in Taguig City, CARAT Night: Post-Seventeen Follow Tour After Party on February 17th was nothing short of spectacular. The evening pulsated with excitement as fans engaged in captivating trivia contests, savored sensational performances by renowned P-Pop groups including Project Z and A Class , and danced non-stop to electrifying mixes of SEVENTEEN's tracks spun by the city's top DJs, Vapors and MYOSIC . Check out the mesmerizing performance of Project Z and A Class! Adding to the thrill were the generous giveaways which included albums, official merchandise, skincare essentials from Innisfree, and more. Every attendee had the chance to bring home cherished souvenirs from the event, courtesy of Koryana Merch , LittleThings MNL , and Padieyon . The festivities were further elevated with free-flowing drinks, delectable snacks from Pik-Nik, and delightful photo sessions at the photo booth, capturing precious moments shared among friends throughout the night. As the celebration unfolded, Carats also commemorated "Carat Day" and the birthdays of SEVENTEEN members Dino, DK, and Vernon, infusing the gathering with even more joy and camaraderie. Celebrating the triumph of CARAT Night was a collaborative feat, made possible by the unwavering support of our esteemed partners: Globe KmmunityPH, McKinley Whisky Park, Emperador , and Innisfree . Together, they illuminated the night with their dedication and passion. Stay updated on upcoming events joining Globe KmmunityPH on Facebook and @KmmunityPH on X (formerly Twitter). For more exhilarating K-Pop events, be sure to follow Anything Kpop Manila on X @anythingkpopmnl and never miss out on exciting experiences like this one! #FOLLOW_TO_CARATNIGHT2024 #AnythingKpopManila #KmmunityPHLovesCarats