*The price in its home market of Korea Earlier this month, Hyundai caught our attention with the reveal of a brand-new mini SUV called the Casper. It’s… Read more “The Hyundai Casper is a stylish mini SUV that costs less than P600,000*”
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‘Friends’: The one where China censors Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, BTS
BEIJING, China — Chinese fans of the popular sitcom “Friends” were furious after censors cut guest stars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Korean boyband BTS from the… Read more “‘Friends’: The one where China censors Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, BTS”
Louis Vuitton is ‘pleased to welcome’ BTS as its new House Ambassadors
It seems like BTS is on a roll! Just this week, the septet released a commercial for a PH telco, announced a collaboration with a fast food… Read more “Louis Vuitton is ‘pleased to welcome’ BTS as its new House Ambassadors”
‘Vincenzo’ is on hiatus—here are K-dramas and films that feature the Geumga tenants
Vincenzo is winning over fans’ hearts—and it’s not only because of Vincenzo Cassano’s (Song Joong-ki) charming looks, but also because of the intense twists that keep us… Read more “‘Vincenzo’ is on hiatus—here are K-dramas and films that feature the Geumga tenants”
Kimchi could help ease coronavirus symptoms—study
SEOUL (AdChoiceTV News) — Kimchi, South Korea’s traditional fermented cabbage dish, could help mitigate coronavirus symptoms, a recent study showed. The research was jointly conducted by the… Read more “Kimchi could help ease coronavirus symptoms—study”
Samsung launches new midrange smartphones: Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72
AdChoiceTV News — Both A52 variants have a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display while the A72 model features a slightly bigger 6.7-inch FHD+ screen. The Galaxy… Read more “Samsung launches new midrange smartphones: Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72”
Eight killed, including six women of Asian descent, at shootings at Atlanta day spas
AdChoiceTV News — Eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, were shot dead in a string of attacks at day spas in and around Atlanta,… Read more “Eight killed, including six women of Asian descent, at shootings at Atlanta day spas”
North Korean leader’s sister slams US as Biden envoys begin Asia trip
AdChoiceTV News — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s influential sister slammed the US and South Korea on Tuesday, state media reported, as the new US secretaries… Read more “North Korean leader’s sister slams US as Biden envoys begin Asia trip”
SB19 credits fans as What? MV hits 1M YouTube views under 24 hours
What?! SB19’s music video for comeback single What? has already garnered a million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours, proving that the boy group is… Read more “SB19 credits fans as What? MV hits 1M YouTube views under 24 hours”
Accused of bullying, sexual assault, Ji Soo admits past wrongdoing in written apology
AdChoiceTV News — South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo posted a handwritten letter of apology following multiple allegations of bullying, violence and sexual assault by people who… Read more “Accused of bullying, sexual assault, Ji Soo admits past wrongdoing in written apology”
South Korean dog has its coronavirus test day
A pet dog owned by a coronavirus patient in South Korea was tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday after showing symptoms, including a runny nose. The 8-year-old female Cocker Spaniel… Read more “South Korean dog has its coronavirus test day”
Around the globe, COVID cancels spring travel for millions
AdChoiceTV News — They are the annual journeys of late winter and early spring: Factory workers in China heading home for the Lunar New Year; American college… Read more “Around the globe, COVID cancels spring travel for millions”
The Uncanny Counter Season 2 release date? Find out!
AdChoiceTV News — One of the popular South Korean television series aired at netflix, ‘The Uncanny Counter‘ has concluded its season 1. Now, fans want to know… Read more “The Uncanny Counter Season 2 release date? Find out!”
Korean actress Song Yoo-jung passes away
South Korean actress and model Song Yoo-jung has passed away, Korean entertainment news outlets reported on Monday. She was 26. Song’s agency, Sublime Artist Agency, said the… Read more “Korean actress Song Yoo-jung passes away”
S.Korea court upholds jail for ex-president Park, clearing way for chance of a pardon
AdChoiceTV News — South Korea’s top court upheld on Thursday a 20-year prison sentence for former President Park Geun-hye on graft charges that led to her downfall,… Read more “S.Korea court upholds jail for ex-president Park, clearing way for chance of a pardon”
South Korea to begin COVID-19 vaccination next month
AdChoiceTV News — South Korea on Monday announced that it will begin COVID-19 vaccination from February as the country expects to receive the first batch of vaccines… Read more “South Korea to begin COVID-19 vaccination next month”
Apple, Hyundai set to agree electric car tie-up, says Korea IT News
SEOUL (AdChoiceTV News) – Hyundai Motor and Apple Inc plan to sign a partnership deal on autonomous electric cars by March and start production around 2024 in… Read more “Apple, Hyundai set to agree electric car tie-up, says Korea IT News”
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