Category — Kpop

February started as a good month for Filipino 2NE1 fans as their favorite group is in the Philippines for, what we can assume, a vacation since they have no scheduled fanmeetings or concert this time.  MTV Iggy’s Best New Band in The World was last seen in the country June 2011 for their concert “The Party” in Araneta Coliseum.

Before leaving S. Korea, Park Bom tweeted a picture of Sandara Park who looks very happy for the trip.  She said “We are now head~ing to the Philippines! A photo of Darong in celebration!”

A Happy Dara Park going to the Philippines - from Park Bom's twitter

The group arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 via Korea Air which landed at 11:27 in the morning.   Some fans were waiting for them outside the airport with banners.  A lucky fan was able to see them close enough to take pictures of the four of them together.

courtesy Joanne Buedan (@creepyhahaha)

 Park Bom, CL, Dara and Minji

courtesy Joanne Buedan (@creepyhahaha)

Smiling Dara

courtesy Joanne Buedan (@creepyhahaha)

CL and Minji

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Dara looking at the cam while hugging a giant bear (so cute!)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Looks like the girls are having a mini conference.

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Bom taking pictures using her cute pink cam.

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Minji spots the camera…

and waves.

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

courtesy Joanne Puedan (@creepyhahaha)

Let’s hope that the girls will have a nice vacation and enjoy the weather in the Philippines. Dara grew up here after all.

All pictures courtesy of Joanne Puedan’s twitter.

Here’s another event for all Filipino Kpop fans! *clapswithglee*

Remember the days when there was still no high-speed internet connection available and you have to wait 5 hours to download a 5 minute, LQ music video? How about printing (and laminating) the pictures of your favorite artists that you found over the net because posters were expensive and difficult to obtain back then?

Relive those good, old Kpop days with the 2011 Music Festival Manila feat. REWIND: A KPOP MUSIC FESTIVAL this coming Saturday, September 17 at Hall 3 of the SMX Convention Center. Listen and groove to the songs sung by H.O.T, SES, Fin.K.L, Click B and many more.  Spend your day participating in the fun activities prepared by the different Kpop fanclubs and complete your collection of fangirl stuff through the concessionaire booths who will be present at the event.

Tickets are priced at P120.  There will be pre-selling from September 14-16 at the SMX lobby but do not worry because tickets will still be available on the event day itself.  Gates will open at 10:00am so do not be late! For more information, visit PKCI’s event  page here.

Remember, our favorite artists now won’t be here if not for these first generation Kpop groups. *coughdbsk5memberslikehotcough*

See you all there!!!

The “2011 Music Festival Manila feat REWIND: A KPOP MUSIC FESTIVAL” shall be held anew in conjunction with The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, the country’s premiere book event, slated on September 14-18, 2011 at Exhibition Halls 1-4 (G/F of SMX Convention Center)

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Filipino fans of the 4-member boy group 2AM is now rejoicing with the news of the upcoming visit of their favorite Korean idol group here in Manila.

2AM which is composed of Jo Kwon, Lee Changmin, Im Seulong and Jung Jin Woon will be arriving on April 27 and will be staying until April 30 to hold a series of mall shows and fan signing events.

Fans could not contain their excitement as they all expressed their interest on seeing their favorite boys in the event’s facebook page. Jennifer Iris Reyes said “OMYGAAAAAAAASH, I THINK MY HEART JUST STOPPED! ♥” while Florianne A. Barbacion said “waaa im getting anxious! im really excited.”  To get updates regarding this event, you may follow their twitter account www.twitter.com/2AM_Manila2011

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Meanwhile, S. Korea’s famous girl group 2NE1 composed of CL, Park Bom, Minji and Dara will also be stepping on the Philippine soil for the first time, with the exception of Dara Park who is already famous for winning a local artist search before going back to S. Korea to train under YG Ent.

The quartet will be holding a concert entitled The Party at Araneta Coliseum on the 15^th of May.  Local bands will also be invited to do an opening act.  Produced by Pulp Productions who brought Super Junior in Manila, ticket prices are pegged at the following prices:VIP – 8,500, Lower box – 4500, Upper A – 2,500, Upper B – 1,200. For VIP reservations, fans may call Charles / Rizza at PULP office 687-1709.

source: 2am in Manila facebook page, happee sy’s twitter account

All the regular readers of Hallyudorama must have known by now that I am a big TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki fan, which therefore, is the main reason why I started watching the sageuk fusion drama, Sungkyunkwan Scandal.  Park Yoochun, who is now member of the trio JYJ, played the male lead role, scholar Lee Seon Joon who is probably the most good-looking nerd ever.  However, as the drama progressed, I was surprised at how good it was in terms of plot and character development.  I initially thought that it will be an F4 meets You’re Beautiful or Hana Kimi kind of drama because they said that it will be story of a girl who pretended to be a boy to be able enter a university during the time when women were not allowed to study.  However, this drama turned out to be much more complicated and exciting.  I fell for it, hook, line and sinker and I want other drama watchers to give this drama a chance.  It may not be the highest rater in its timeslot because it went against the other historical drama Dong Yi but definitely Sungkyunkwan Scandal is a gem of its own.  Here are the reasons why you should watch Sungkyunkwan Scandal.

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So before all the serious posts come in, I would like to ask all our Filipino readers to please vote Kim Jaejoong as the Hottest Male Idol and JYJ as the Best Male Group/Artist of the Year.

Also, please attend the 2nd Philippine Kpop Convention which is happening on Saturday, 11 December 2010 at the PICC, The Forum. Entrance fee is pegged at P150.00

See you there!