2PM – To be invading Manila

(2PM Live Tour 2013)

Stepping for the first time on the Philippine ground, 2PM will be invading SM Mall of Asia this March 2. Few more days to count for Hottest fans.

The 2PM Live Tour 2013: “What Time Is It?”; was their next project after their Arena Tour in Japan; and Manila became their first itinerary.

They will then head to Guangzhou, China on March 30 and then to Bangkok, Thailand on April 8.

Besides the concert tours, 2PM will be coming back to the K-pop scene with a new Korean album this year. The group's last Korean album, "HandsUp," was released in 2011.

Also, their second Japanese album “Legend of 2PM” was released last February 13.

Get to meet the Kpop sensation 2PM. Get more of them here.

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Kim Junsu (김준수)

15th Jan 1988

Junsu loves to sing and write songs and even poems. He is the lead vocalist of the group. He likes to collect accessories and shoes and loves to eat sushi.

Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul (นิชคุณ หรเวชกุล)

24th June 1988

Nichkhun is actually an American citizen and not Korean but he is born from a Thai and Chinese descent. He knows four languages namely English, Korean, Thai and Mandarin. He loves to watch movies and take pictures.

Ok Taecyeon (옥택연)

 27th Dec 1988

The heartthrob Taecyeon is actually a good cook and eats all kinds of food. Performing as the main rapper of the group, Taecyeon also loves skiing and wakeboarding. He’s first Korean drama was on 2010 “Cinderella’s Sister” with co-stars Moon Geun Young and Chun Jung-myung.

Jang Wooyoung (장우영)

30th April 1989

Wooyoung loves to dance and majored it in Seoul School for the Arts. He was selected as the main vocalist of the group by MGoon’s JYP auditions.

Lee Junho (이준호)

25th Jan 1990

Known as the baby maknae, Junho was the winner of 2006 “JYP’s Superstar Survival” talent search. He was the Rain look-alike because of some similar features to Hyung Bi.

Hwang Chansung (황찬성)

11th Feb 1990

Also the vocalist and rapper, Chansung loves to listen to music and work out. He knows Taek Kwon Do and Kumdo, the sport similar to Kendo. Chansung acted in the Korean series “Unstoppable High Kick” before he got to join the group.

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Mickey Yoochun of JYJ: Proves them Wrong

Park Yoochun also known on his stage name as Mickey Yoochun, the South Korean singer, rapper and song writer, now proves himself as a prime time korean drama series actor in the latest Korean series, Rooftop Prince.Yoochun is one of the three members of the South Korean pop group JYJ, which were also former members of the pop group TVXQ.

He made his debut as an actor in the 2010 Korean drama series Sungkyunkwan Scandal. He received many awards including the most prestigious awards in South Korea, The 47^th Baeksang Arts Awards, and won “Most Popular Actor in a TV Drama”.

The Korean series Rooftop Prince, where Mickey Yoochun played the role of Lee Gak, is his latest soap with co-stars Ha Ji-min. Lee Gak is the crown Prince of the Joseon Dynasty, but on a supernatural event, he and his royal courts are transported in the future, where he will meet the hard working woman Park-ha. As they dwell in the present time, they will encounter circumstances that will sooner help them solve their personal issues and develop a love for each other.

 His role in the Korean series really impressed critics, where in the series he showed his skills as an actor. He won the fans with his funny antics and charisma, as he displays his talent in acting ("I was lucky that I got to act in a drama where I felt totally connected to the script, and was able to work with other great actors and a terrific production crew. “I had let the responsibility of playing the male lead and it overwhelms me. The job would have been exhausting, but I was able to immerse myself in my role and it was great fun,") he said in an interview.

Though many boy group members today strive their best in acting, still only few receive good critics and acclaims, most especially in various prestigious awards. 

Want to see Mickey Yoochun cameo in Rooftop Prince?

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The Slave Man with a Brave Heart; Korean Drama Review of “Chuno”

Remember the romantic Korean movie ‘Windstruck’? How about the funny Korean TV series ‘My Girl’? Or the romantic comedy Korean series ‘Couple or Trouble’?

These shows were also portrayed by the leading actors and actress of the historical Korean drama series Chuno, but this time with a different twist. The story is set in the time of the Joseon Dynasty, where the time of political turmoil and slaves and slave hunters still exist. The Korean fictional drama depicts the lives of slaves, how they were treated and the slave hunters that hunts down runaway slaves.

From funny and comic characters, turns into a bold and more compelling roles. The characters of Lee Dae Gil (Jang Hyuk, Windstuck); Song Tae Ha (Oh Ji Ho, Couple or Trouble) and Un Nyeon / Kim Hye Won (Lee Da Hae, My Girl).

Lee Dae Gil (Jang Hyuk)– born in nobility and abundance, his life was ruined by his half-brother, thus, losing everything he has including the woman he is suppose to marry, Un Nyeon.  He manages to live in the harsh environment and turns into a slave hunter. But above all, he dedicated his life in searching for Un Nyeon, the woman he loves.

Song Tae Ha (Oh Ji Ho)– a General wrongly accused of a crime, so he was punished and demoted as a slave. He runs away, and soon finds Un Nyeon and develops a relationship with her.

Un Nyeon / Kim Hye Won  (Lee Da Hae)– a slave but when she ran away from Dae Gil, she became a middle class citizen with the help of her half-brother and changed her name to Hye Won. She and Dae Gil are supposed to be married but after the incident, she meets Tae Ha and goes to a journey with him.

 These versatile actors and actress, including the other casts, portrayed very good characters in the story, making the Korean series phenomenal. Thus, jumping from one role to another is not that hard for the artists. Jang Hyuk, was nominated as Best Actor for the 2011 International Emmy Awards. The Korean series was praised not just locally but also across the globe.

Indeed, Chuno is another must watch korean drama of all time along with Dong Yi, Jewel in the Palace, Jumong, and other historical korean story adaptation nowadays.

You can download and watch Chuno in Full HD at

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Korean Drama Review: Coffee Prince

First Shop of Coffee Prince or simply Coffee Prince has made a great impact to the Filipino viewers, especially those people who go crazy about koreanovela.

Synopsis:

The story revolves around Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye in real life) - the hardworking and loving girl that sometimes is wrongly mistaken as a young man because of his boyish attitude. She works hard to earn money so she can be able to support her sister with her study since her mother incapable of supporting her due to an addiction to shopping.

Her world turns upside down when she met Chon Han Kyul, the happy-go-lucky heir of a big food company. A very good looking and charming guy who’s afraid of responsibility and he doesn’t care about the world. When his grandmother forces him to manage filthy a coffee shop, he reluctantly accepts it and hires Eun Chan to be one of his crew.

Trouble comes when Han Kyul eventually falls in love with Eun Chan, but the only problem is that how would Han Kyul accept the fact that he’s falling in love with a boy?

Coffee Prince Trailer:

For people who want to watch a light drama and romantic korean series, Coffee Prince will certainly make your heart laugh and cry all at once. 

Korean Drama Review: Dong Yi

If you are looking for a historical Korean drama with all the twists and turns, Dong Yi will definitely make on the top of the list.

Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, this koreanovela is based on the historical character Consort Suk. The story revolves around the character of Dong Yi, a slave who works under Queen Inhyeon. Despite of her dark and tragic past – her father (leader/chief of the Sword Fraternity) and brother was killed because they are wrongly accused for killing some nobleman  yet she manage to have a positive outlook in life and persevere to be the best person that she can be.

Dong Yi portrays an excellent example of a great woman. Being a slave challenge her to improve herself more, allowing her to rise in the top level position, first as a Lady of the Court and eventually moves up as a Concubine.

She’s also your typical type of girl who falls in love and cries over it just like anyone of us does. Dong Yi tries to resist the King since she valued Queen Inhuyeon a lot, but the later told her to accept the love that her husband is offering (King Sukjong) to her. Eventually, Dong Yi gave birth to their first child and they named it Prince Yeoning (which becomes King Yeong Jo after his father King Sukjong surrenders his throne).

How sweet is that?

Overall, Dong Yi is a must watch koreanovela especially when you love historical tv drama. And by the way, this show will be over soon so if you love to watch it from its first episode until the last one, you can find it here:

Dong-Yi Episodes

Note: Prepare to laugh, cry, get excited and fall in love over and over again while watching this Korean series because I’m pretty sure you will. J