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Secret Garden, one of Korea’s hit television series of 2010, will be hitting the Philippine airwaves soon.

Secret Garden stars Hyun Bin who plays Owen (Kim Joo Won), a Department store CEO suffering from minor depression, and Ha Ji Won who plays Jamie (Gil Ra Im), a strong-willed stunt woman who lives with her friend after the death of her father who was a fireman.

Destined to eventually meet, Owen and Jamie stumbles upon a secret garden in Jeju Island and meets an old woman who gives them a magical alcoholic concoction. This potion enables them to switch bodies but for what purpose? The audience must keep watching to find out. The supporting casts also include Yoon Sang Hyun as Oska, Owen’s cousin and Kim Sa Rang as Yoon Seul, Oska’s ex-girlfriend. Lee Philip (The Legend) plays Director Im Jong Soo while Yoo In Na is Im Ah Young, Jamie’s best friend.

Hyun Bin became a household name in the Philippines because of his role as Cyrus (Hyun Jin Hun) in My Name is Kim Sam Soon which enjoyed an immense popularity locally. Ha Ji Won, on the other hand, was also a familiar face after her drama Hwang Jini was aired by GMA7 in the evening time slot more than three years ago.

Secret Garden will start airing on May 2 at Kapuso Network GMA7. It will replace another hit Korean drama, the Baker King, which will end within 2 weeks.

Watch the trailer at the following link: Secret Garden teaser at GMA7

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Filipino Korean drama fans will once again have a glimpse of the pretty-faced Kim Tae Hee and the gorgeous Song Seung Hun as they star in the romantic-comedy My Princess which will start airing this Monday on the local channel ABS-CBN.

Kim Tae Hee is Lizelle (Lee Seol), a college student who worked a lot part-time jobs, which includes dressing up as a Korean princess, to earn money for her dream trip of going to Egypt. Meanwhile, Song Seung Hun plays Ethan (Hae Young), a diplomat who works for the Ministry of Foreign affairs and the grandson of a rich *chaebol family. One day, an announcement was made that there are moves to restore the Korean Royal family and Lizelle soon learns that her father was a Prince, making her a real-life Princess.

My Princess enjoyed such popularity in Korea that it surpassed 20% ratings in its Wednesday-Thursday timeslot during its run early this year.

My Princess will air around 5:00pm, before the drama Mula sa Puso.

*chaebol – a Korean business conglomerate

2AM

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

Lee Min Ho confirmed playing the lead role Kang Jin in the Korean remake of the famous Japanese manga/anime City Hunter months ago. However, the lead actress was still not finalized until now. So who’s the lucky girl?

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We are all familiar with the story of Cinderella right? As children, we were told of how a young, pure-hearted girl finds her Prince Charming after she accidentally leaves her shoe in a haste to flee the ball.  But, have you ever wondered about the story of Cinderella’s Sister?

Korean romantic drama Cinderella’s Sister is a twist to the classic Cinderella story.  Korea’s little sister, Moon Geun Young is Zaren (Eun Joo), a cynical, angst-filled teenager who suddenly finds herself having a sister named Briana (Hyo Sun), played by Seo Woo, and a father after her mother decides to marry a rich *makgeolli manufacturer. 

Briana is the typical, pretty rich girl.  Always surrounded by people who always adored and dotted on her, including Zaren’s mom, she grew up carefree and a little reckless, which of course, made Zaren dislike her.  However, despite Zaren’s bitter outlook in life, Timothy (Ki Hoon), a man working for Briana’s father, decided to take an interest on her.  Briana has always admired Timothy but he only considers her as a little sister.   And thus, the drama unfolds.

Cinderella’s Sister will start airing tonight at ABS-CBN after Martha Cecilia’s Kristine Series and replacing Perfect Match.

*makgeolli – an alcoholic beverage native to Korea with milky color and made from fermented rice and wheat.