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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

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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Today we are celebrating the Lunar New Year.  To all our readers out there, we wish you a wonderful year of the metal rabbit.

새해 복 많이 받으세요!!! (Sae hae bok manhi badeuseyo!!!)

Changmin and Lee Yeon Hee of Paradise Ranch greets you a Happy New Year

Welcome to Petite France

I have just started watching the drama Secret Garden starring Ha Ji Won and Hyun Bin. To  my utmost surprise, I saw a familiar drama location on its first episode which is called Petite France.

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l-r, t-b: chun jung myun, moon geun young, taecyeon, seo woo

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.