Toted as a goofy half human half vampire, Ok Taecyeon in his new romantic comedy Heartbeat has taken the internet by storm! With hilarious stomach-grabbing scenes like getting drunk off of convenience storm ramen noodles and shrimp, it's hard not to love his easy-going character! We debunk some myths you might have about Korean vampires! Before diving into the myths, we want to tell you about how Ok Taecyeon approached his role as Sun Woo Hyeol, a half-human half-vampire who badly wants to become completely human by staying in a coffin for 100 years, but gets disrupted when a girl, Joo In Hae ( Won Ji An If You Wish Upon Me 2022), disrupts his slumber one day early! In his most recent interview on Eric Nam's Daebak Show Season 3 Episode 9, Eric asked if Taecyeon needed any special training in order to become a vampire and Taecyeon simply replied, "I didn't have a lot of preparation to become a vampire." Haha! It seemed that Taecyeon had the freedom to create his character his own way! "I didn't have a lot of preparation to become a vampire." - Ok Taecyeon on his preparation for his role in Heartbeat How accurate is Ok Taecyeon's vampire character? Although Korea has many iconic supernatural creatures such as gumihos (nine-taiiled fox), dokkaebis (Korean goblins), and ghosts, there is surprisingly no history of vampire folklore! It has just been stories imported from the West that recently created "Korean-style" vampires that we currently see today! Although Korea has no history of these blood-sucking creatures, many Korean script writers and directors have made them into their own - they often look very human, except when their fangs are out and their eyes glow in various colors, they can instantly heal (like in this drama), they have other supernatural powers (in this drama Ok Taecyeon's character can fly and has super speed reflexes), and is sensitive to sunlight (in this drama, he seems immune to sunlight). So needless to say, Ok Taecyeon's vampire character is true to his own interpretation of it! What do you think of Taecyeon's character in Heartbeat ? What is your favorite vampire K-drama? Comment below! #heartbeat #oktaecyeon #wonjian #parkkanghyun #yoonsohee

The new Korean drama Not Others aims to enthrall viewers with its moving plot. The lives of Eun Mi and her daughter Jin Hee are the focus of the story as they struggle to fulfill their respective social duties. Physical therapist Eun Mi, played by Jeon Hye Jin , is a devout single mother who works hard. Despite not having the tools to deal with life's challenges, she works hard to support her family. Choi Soo Young , on the other side, played by Jin Hee, is a formidable and competent police station patrol squad captain. They set off on a journey together to examine the nuances of their connection and its underlying strength. The 12-episode drama Not Others debuted on the ENA network on July 17, 2023, and will run for that length of time. A brilliant ensemble will bring an emotional and engaging story to life for viewers! Ahn Jae Wook as Jin Hong and Park Sung Hoon as Jae Won joins Jeon Hye Jin and Choi Soo Young , respectively, and offer dimension to the narrative with their nuanced performances. The show promises to provide an interesting and thought-provoking viewing experience as it digs into the lives of these folks, examining issues of family, resiliency, and personal development. As Not Others premieres, viewers eagerly follow the journey of Eun Mi and Jin Hee. Can their bond endure life's challenges? How will their roles shape their relationship? This heartfelt drama poses one question: How will a mother without countermeasures and a cool daughter evolve together? Prepare for an emotional exploration of love, resilience, and family ties. Comment below your thoughts! #NotOthers #Webtoonbased #Kakaowebtoon #televesionseries #koreantvseries #JeonHyejin #ChoiSooyoung #AhnJaewook #ParkSunghoon

With their most recent song, " Barbie Dreams ", which features the amazing rapper and singer Kaliii , FIFTY FIFTY has released an intriguing addition to the upcoming Barbie movie. As a part of the official soundtrack for the much-awaited Hollywood film, starring renowned stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling , the South Korean quartet's new song is sure to wow listeners! The lively and upbeat tune of Barbie Dreams nicely matches the dynamic atmosphere of the film. The tune claims to improve the entire watching experience by fostering a symbiotic relationship between the music and the images thanks to its captivating beats and enticing lyrics. As the whole album is set to release on July 21, timed to the film's debut in theaters throughout the country, fans of FIFTY FIFTY and movie buffs alike may now sample the soundtrack before the movie's release! Check out FIFTY FIFTY 's Barbie Dreams starring Kaliii below to feel the thrill and enter the Barbie" universe. Prepare to enter a world of glitz, dreams, and adventure as this potential partnership adds yet another layer of enchantment to the eagerly awaited film. What do you think about their debut song? Comment below! #FIFTYFIFTY #Barbie #BarnieDreams #Kaliii #filmsoundtrack #MargotRobbie #RyanGosling

NewJeans is back! Filo Bunnies are Filo Bunnies. Let's Get Going!! The return of NewJeans is just around the corner! Let us gather to celebrate the release of their new album "Get Up" on July 21, 2023. On July 22, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., at Kape Light Recto. There will be games, raffles, prizes, and special NewJeans products available. Pre-Register NOW to receive a Limited Button Pin (first 50 Pre-Registrants), as well as a chance to win an Exclusive NewJeans RARE LEVI'S PHOTOBOOK! PRE-REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/yu2TRk329DcZbC3y7 . Ticket prices: • Standard Tier: 180 Entrance + Regular Fan Kit + 1 Commemorative Photo + 1 Raffle Stub • Premium Tier: 280 Admission + Prem Fan Kit + Unli Photobooth + 2x Raffle Stub [Reminder: a total of $250 in food and beverages must be provided.] Only on the day of the event will walk-in tickets in the Premium Tier be available. Let us know if you're going to be there! #Time_to_NewJeans #NewJeans #뉴진스 #NewJeans_2nd_EP #NewJeans_GetUp # NewJeans_ADOR #Light_Jeans #newjeansph #time_to_newjeans #getup #imsupershy #newjeans_getup #newjeans_supershy

2PM's Lee Jun Ho seems to be everywhere these days, including the very interesting trending K-drama Celebrity ! We break down our thoughts on the drama and what made it so addicting to watch! **Spoilers! In a shocking finale, Netflix's hit series Celebrity starring Park Gyu Young has everyone talking about what's going on in social media today! With the right amount of mystery and suspense, this drama is bound to keep you on your toes! With a deep dive into what makes us want to become famous, Celebrity very accurately portrays what some people are willing to do to become the talk of the town! Lies, stabbing close friends behind their backs, and fantasy is what many people on social media nowadays are using to their advantage. Celebrity dives deeper into the human psyche to take a look, especially at Korean society, and their addiction to social media. In the last episode, we find out that Seo A Ri (Park Gyu Young) has been using deepfake technology in order to catch her haters. By faking her death and her live stream to unveil all the dirty secrets of Gabin Society and the accidental death of a clubgoer, she provokes some powerful people to retaliate. She confronts her number one hater, BBBFamous, who is actually a massage therapist, Lee Eun Chae, that overheard all the personal conversations Gabin Society had while she was working. Always be careful about who you are around! In the end, we see a scene where the clean-up crew goes to Lee Eun Chae's apartment to clear out her stuff. Lo and behold, one of the cleaning crew members is heartthrob Lee Jun Ho! Check out this scene! Our Thoughts Celebrity does a fantastic job of portraying the extremes of social media addiction. Many people in today's society often post the best parts of their lives because they want the recognition of others (their followers). It is the quickest path to fame without having to work hard, in a traditional sense. We see Koreans glued to their phones throughout the series and commenting hateful and demeaning comments. This is very true, unfortunately, in Korean society. Many Korean cafes (message boards) are open to the public to express their views and opinions on everything. Often, without regulation, many users will say harmful things that can potentially lead to some serious consequences. Although this is a K-drama, we're pretty sure that this also happens all over the world in many countries. Please let us know your thoughts on this drama and what you think about social media addiction these days! Comment below! #CelebrityNetflix #leejunho #ParkGyuYoung

Brace for impact as iKON lands back in the Philippines to bring their massive world tour 2023 iKON WORLD TOUR TAKE OFF IN MANILA this August at the Araneta Coliseum ! Since their inception in 2015, iKON is known as a powerhouse group that gave life to hit songs such as “Love Scenario” and “Killing Me” among others. Over the span of their career, they have released 18 singles, 4 studio albums, and 4 extended plays. This and their wide discography speak so much of the members’ talents – bringing hits that topped charts and amassed several accolades in a short amount of time. Now, they are back stronger than ever with the latest album "Take Off". "Take Off" is also the first album that they have released since signing under their new agency, 143 Entertainment. The album comes along with the title track "U" which was composed and written by Bobby. Its music video now has over 9.1 million YouTube views. "Take Off" features nine other songs; "Tantara", "Rum Pum Pum", "Like a Movie", "Driving Slowly", "Never Forget You", "All the Way Here", "Fighting", and "Kiss Me". This same album has also broken iKON’s sales record as it gained over 90,000 copies sold on its first day of release! The record was previously held by their fourth mini-album, "FLASHBACK", which had over 70,000 units sold during its first week! iKON's latest album only took one day to surpass "FLASHBACK"'s first-week sales. In 2023, nothing can stop members JAY, SONG, BOBBY, DK, JU-NE, and CHAN from conquering the world through a massive tour they have launched as a promotion of their newest album. This tour started in Seoul, South Korea, and spans major countries in Asia, US, and Europe. Each time they shout their intro “Get ready, It’s Showtime!”, iKON definitely puts their best foot forward in giving an awesome show beyond expectation. In 2018, they did a sold-out show in the Philippines with the tour “iKON Continue Tour” and just last year, they flew back to the Philippines as the headliner of “K-Pop Masterz 2”. Without a doubt, they carry this same energy as they continue to explore their music and identity as a group. iKONICs, everything is all set for iKON’s return so make sure you’re all present to welcome them once again with the hottest energy and warmest cheer in the world! Catch them LIVE at the 2023 iKON WORLD TOUR TAKE OFF IN MANILA on August 5, 2023, 6 PM at the Araneta Coliseum. Secure your tickets starting July 16, 12NN at Ticketnet outlets nationwide or online via www.ticketnet.com.ph . TICKET PRICES: Royalty A, B – Php15,000 VIP Standing A, B – Php12,000 VIP Seated – Php12,000 Regular Standing A, B – Php10,500 Lower Box A – Php8,500 Lower Box B – Php6,500 Upper Box A – Php5,000 Upper Box B – Php3,500 *Ticketing charges apply. This show is powered by 143 Entertainment , ACM, and Philippines’ Live Show giant and K- Pop Concert Pioneer, PULP Live World, and Happee Hour . PULP Live World is also proudly bringing this iconic world tour to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore. For further show updates, keep your eyes glued on PULP Live World on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You may also visit www.pulp.ph for further show details. #iKONinMANILA2023 #아이콘 #TAKEOFF #U #딴따라 #Tantara #アイコン #iKON #JAY #SONG #BOBBY #DK #JU_NE #CHAN

With the spotlight on K-pop idol treatment on IVE 's Wonyoung's arm injury, fans are seriously questioning whether K-pop companies are taking responsibility for the health and welfare of their idols. NewJeans amazing comeback with their second EP "Get Up", fans are complementing ADOR on their treatment of the girls! Let's take a look! K-pop idols are known to have hectic schedules during their comebacks including live recorded performances, fan signings, pop-ups, and regular television appearances. According to NewJeans Blog, a fan-runned account, NewJeans comeback schedule looks like the girls are getting adequat rest in between their events! Here is their schedule released on July 16, 2023: Friday - Comeback Saturday - Hanni exercised in the evening Monday - Rest (Minji had 10-12 hours of sleep) Wednesday - Afternoon dance practice Thursday - Afternoon lesson Friday - Music Bank, afterwards Danielle fell into a deep sleep Saturday - Rest (Minji and Hyein had a live call at 12:00 pm) Danielle organized her closet and bag. Sunday - Inkigayo Fans applaud ADOR! Fans have praised ADOR's CEO Min Hee Jin for her treatment of NewJeans. Many fans have accredited her management of NewJeans due to her educational background (she attended Seoul Women's University) and experience with working in branding with girl groups. Here's what they had to say! "They seem to have the best idol care!" "This is the first time seeing a company care for their idols to this level!" "They're good at looking after their idols but I also like how they consistently give them lessons as well." "I like this...It has to be like this for the mental care of idols to get better." "It really seems like Min Hee Jin CEO is raising them with a lot of love, I'm so jealous of this relationship....All the other companies should watch and learn!!" NewJeans also releases a lot of behind-the-scenes video of their members daily lives to it also helps with the transparency with their fans. They continually remind fans who is always number one in their hearts! We love to hear this positive news after hearing so many poor management practices by other entertainment companies. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! #Time_to_NewJeans #NewJeans #뉴진스 #NewJeans_2nd_EP #NewJeans_GetUp # NewJeans_ADOR #Light_Jeans

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES – NewJeans Philippines in partnership with SM North Edsa will be having a NewJeans 1st Anniversary and Comeback Celebration this coming July 23, 2023 , at The Block Atrium, SM North Edsa, North Avenue cor Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100. NewJeans Philippines is a community and non-profit organization that focuses on creating various events for every celebration, achievement, or anything related to NewJeans, a rising South Korean K-POP Girl Group. The said event is entitled "NewJeans Anniversary Party." There will be various programs during the event, games, raffle, and giveaways given to the audience/attendees. A dance cover competition will be held as co-presented by KPOP Static Productions. The winners of the dance cover competition will win Trophies, Certificates, NewJeans Albums, SM Gift certificates, and Cash Prizes. The Free Registration for the dance cover competition is closed last first week of July with a total of 6 participants; (1) A-Queens, (2) Aximus, (3) Tanzanite, (4) Serene, (5) Kazcaria and, (6) Pantalone. The champion in this competition will also be qualified to the upcoming KPOP STATIC EVENT this coming September at SM Megamall. As of July 14, 2023, the total pre-registration response on the event page is 1,900 pax. The event is also co-presented by Playpark, Audition M, and Audition Next Level wherein they will be having a special segment during the program on the 23rd. As part of the celebration, limited freebies by meeting the terms & conditions will also be distributed by The Brewed Buddies. The SM North Edsa branch will be the main participating store and other branches throughout Luzon will also distribute the said limited freebies (SM City Manila, SM City Marikina, Grand Central Residences, SM City Masinag, SM City Baguio, SM Supermarket Fairview). We encourage every audience to come early as we only have limited freebies to be given away. Save the date Bunnies and let’s have a fun and exciting anniversary party celebration on the 23rd! PRESS RELEASE Contact: NewJeans Philippines FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/EMBARGO newjeansphilippines07@gmail.com JULY 14, 2023 (+63) 969-0917-144 #newjeansph #time_to_newjeans #getup #imsupershy #newjeans_getup #newjeans_supershy

Move over American Idol, JYP is taking over the United States! Dropping their first episode of "A2K", JYP Entertainment released their first episode of finding their next girl group consisting of just Westerners! Let's take a deeper look into this new reality series and potential girl group candidates! J.Y. Park is on a new mission! His dream of extending overseas way out west to find the next girl group made of Americans! The goal is to tour five cities Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles , and find the best candidates for singing and dancing to come back to Korea for a chance to debut as a K-pop group! In collaboration with one of the top record labels in the world Republic Records, JYP Entertainment is aiming to take over the globe one K-pop group at a time! In the first episode, performers from two cities, Dallas and Chicago showed out! Only a select few contestants were shown their stories and many showed promise! Here are the candidates so far! Camila Ribeaux Valdes (Canada) Camila dropped studying to be a nurse in order to be a K-pop idol! Her talented vocals were so good that J.Y. Park couldn't help but be get excited to work with her already! With the addition of her gorgeous looks, she shouldn't have a problem moving on to the next few rounds! Kendall Ebling (Texas) Kendall quickly caught the attention of the JYP staff with her entrance as her cuteness was just too much! The 16-year-old has experience performing in Korea already through a dance academy. Although her audition was a bit rough, J.Y. Park encouraged her to practice her dancing to be more precise and crisp. Lexus Vang (Wisconsin) 16-year-old Lexus quickly impressed J.Y. Park with her soothing voice although it was her first time singing in front of an audience! With her ballerina background for 12 years, we couldn't help but be blown away by her dance audition! J.Y. Park applauded her precise "lines" during her choreography and seemed excited to help her move on to the next round! So which performer did you this is the best fit for JYP's new girl group? Let us know your bias in the comments below! #a2k #America2Korea #TheStartOfA2K #JYPE

Good Morning America (GMA) has managed to raise the bar to another level! Starting off their popular summer concert series is no other than BTS 's Jungkook ! Kicking off on July 14, 2023, the popular summer concert series is sure to put you in a good mood! We also break down Jungkook's new solo debut single "Seven"! "Get ready to dance!" Jungkook prepares fans for his solo debut, "Seven"! Paired with a cute little dance number, Jungkook looks like he's ready for the big stage, this time, by himself! Jungkook will be performing in the world-famous Central Park which is currently sold out! Check out GMA's summer concert schedule to find out other artists who will be performing! Spicy and satirical "Seven" is perfect! Whoa! We didn't see this coming! Han So Hee plays the gorgeous muse in Jungkook 's new solo debut single "Seven"! Collaborating with Latto, an American rapper and singer, the song is perfect to launch Jungkook's debut and performance for Good Morning America! The all-in-English melodic pop song definitely got us in the groove as we see Jungkook pursuing Han So Hee until he dies (literally)! The satirical jabs at today's love culture were so much fun to watch as in the end, they hold hands and walk away together! Finally, let's take a look at his GMA full performance! How did you think he did? Comment below what day was your favorite in the music video! Are you excited for Jungkook's solo American performance later today? Let us know! #jungkookongma #seven #jungkookseven #hansohee #latto #goodmorningamerica

For someone who lacks empathy and shows little emotion, Lee Ro Um ( Chun Woo Hee Idol 2019), did something totally unexpected! Hovering toward the end of the series, it's about time we see some action between the two leads! We break down what happened! **Spoilers! It's not as hot and steamy as you might think. It just kind of happened! After finding out that Jay ( Kim Tae Hoon Queenmaker 2023) is actually the President of Red Eye, the operation that turned Lee Ro Um and her crew's lives into hell for his own personal gain, Lee Ro Um and her band of misfits searches for him. It always seems like Jay is always ahead of her as he tricks Ring Go ( Hong Seung Bum The Heavenly Idol 2023) into a secret location and shoots him. Using Ring Go as leverage, Jay tempts Lee Ro Um into coming to see him on her own. Lee Ro Um also finds out, via Jay, that her parents were murdered by Han Moo Young's ( Kim Dong Wook My Perfect Stranger 2023) parents! Of course! Haha! After a scuffle, Jay gets away the crew rushes Ring Go to the hospital. Jay, being the evil sly guy that he is, decides to call Han Moo Young to confirm that his father was hired by Jay to kill Lee Ro Um's parents. Han Moo Young tries to find his father after the call. They meet at the hospital and his father tells Moo Young that he deeply regrets his actions. They go to the police station to admit his father's guilt and actions. At the same time, The CEO of Navis Wellbeing, Jang Kyung Ja, decides to flee the country, but due to everyone trying to find her, goes to a local hideout instead. Moo Young goes to Ro Um's parole officer to tell him to put her on the wanted list in order to protect her. But it's too late, as Ro Um finds Jang Kyung Ja and points a gun at her. And, the moment we've been waiting for! At the end of episode 14, we see Moo Young and Ro Um on the rooftop together. Ro Um asks Moo Young if he will defend her and he promises just as the police come to apprehend Rro Um. She grabs him by the collar and deeply kisses him on the lips! Oh, the feels! What do you think of this series so far? Are you loving the character development of Lee Ro Um? Comment below! #delightfullydeceitful #parkyoon #chunwoohee #kimdongwook

Step aside Coca-Cola! Pepsi has an answer to Coke 's nabbing of trending girl group NewJeans with a collaboration of their own! One of the hottest K-pop girl groups trending now, IVE partners with Coke's rival with a comeback song of their own! We break down the new song and tell you what we think! Starship Entertainment dropped IVE's new collaboration song "I Want" with Pepsi on July 13, 2023. Already garnering more than half a million views in just 4 hours, "I Want" seems to be a big hit already! As a rebuttal to Coke's "Zero" song by NewJeans, Pepsi follows suit with Pepsi Zero Sugar promotional music video featuring the sextet. Clad in all Pepsi tees, the girls from IVE show their charisma as they run through Seoul's subway trains in order to get their hands on a can of Pepsi. In combination with their catchy beat and simple lyrics, the girls seemed to slay in the first advertisement M/V! Pepsi isn't prominent in South Korea! An interesting point to note. Korea mostly sells Coca-Cola. Pepsi is rarely in restaurants and can be mostly seen in a select few convenience stores. We're not sure if Pepsi is targeting the Korean population or using the trending K-pop wave in order to sell more products globally. In a clear attempt to copy what Coca-Cola did with NewJeans, what do you think about IVE's choice to partner up with the soda giant? Was it the right move? Let us know in the comments! #IVE #아이브 #IWANT #펩시 #PEPSI_ZERO_SUGAR #펩시제로슈거 #광고