Category: Korean

Korea Provides US$100-Million Loan for Philippines’ COVID-19 Emergency Response

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On Thursday, October 29, 2020, the Government of Korea (through the Export-Import Bank of Korea/Korea Eximbank) and the Government of the Philippines (through the Department of Finance) have entered into an agreement for the EDCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Program Loan* worth USD 100 million. This is the third agreement** signed by the two countries under the One Billion US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000) EDCF Framework Arrangement for the …

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K-Drama in the Spotlight: KCC brings together experts in 1st webinar

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As part of their Korea at Home campaign, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center, together with MIND S-Cool and the BGC Arts Center, have organized a free, live webinar titled The Role of K-Dramas in Sharing and Shaping Culture Beyond Borders. The one-time event consists of a series of talks focused on …

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2020 PhilKor Festival Rises Against Pandemic Through Online Virtual Concert

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On its 29th year, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, together with the United Korean Community Association in the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, will be bringing the 2020 Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange Festival online for the first time. A wider digital audience …

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Connect with BLACKPINK on ‘TikTok Stage’! this Wednesday, October 21

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MANILA, OCTOBER 16, 2020 - With the latest success of their 1st full album ‘THE ALBUM,’ BLACKPINK has announced that they will be hosting ’TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ event on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 6PM PHT as part of the plan to connect with their fans in the Philippines and around the globe. For …

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‘K-Dance Party’ combines free dance tutorials and dance cover contest for K-Pop enthusiasts

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K-Pop dance party at home is set to be as easy as one to three as Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) teams up with well-loved and K-Pop Dancing Diva Dasuri Choi to bring the party into the Filipino homes starting this October 16. K-Pop fans are in for a huge treat this October, …

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Korean Series ‘Record of Youth’ Stirs Up Excitement with Park Seo-jun’s Upcoming Cameo

On By pelikulamaniaIn 2020, Drama, Korean, Online, Romance, SeriesLeave a comment

Record of Youth is continuing to impress with its exciting lineup of star cameos. From Kim Hye-yoon to Seo Hyun-jin and more, each cameo has been a fun delight. And now, we’ll be seeing the cameo we’ve all been waiting for — Park Seo-jun! Earlier this year, Park Bo-gum made a special cameo in Park …

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The World of the Married’s Han So-hee to Work with Ahn Bo-yun in Netflix’s Action Noir Series ‘Undercover’

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SEOUL, September 22, 2020 - Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, confirmed casting for its new action noir series Undercover (working title). The outstanding team of actors includes Han So-hee, Park Hee-soon, Ahn Bo-hyun, Kim Sang-ho, Lee Hak-ju and Jang Yull.  Undercover (working title) tells the story of Ji-u, who joins a drug cartel …

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Top K-Dramas ‘Reply 1988’ and ‘Wok of Love’ to Premiere on TV5

On By pelikulamaniaIn Drama, Family, Korean, Philippines, Romance, TV, TV5, UncategorizedLeave a comment

MANILA, 17 SEPTEMBER 2020 - Pinoy Korean drama fans are in for a double treat as two of Korea’s outstanding drama series will soon be seen on free-to-air through TV5 and promise to spice up your primetime evenings beginning September 21, 2020 (Mondays thru Fridays, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM). It is undeniable how K-Dramas …

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Netflix Brings All-Star Cast of Bae Doona, Lee Joon and Gong Yoo for Sci-Fi Thriller ’The Silent Sea’

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SEOUL, September 08, 2020 - Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, confirmed the casting of Bae Doona, Gong Yoo and Lee Joon for new Korean sci-fi mystery thriller The Silent Sea. Set in a future Earth that has undergone desertification, The Silent Sea is the story of the members of a special team sent …

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