Philippine Concerts

Month: January 2020

  • A Look Into DJ Hyo’s “Badster” Career As A DJ

    A Look Into DJ Hyo’s “Badster” Career As A DJ

    Hyoyeon first made her mark in K-Pop in 2007 when she debuted as the main dancer of one of South Korea’s most successful and most influential girl group of all time, Girls’ Generation.

    Fast forward to nine years, the idol who impressed everyone with her every move has transformed herself and began carving a name for herself as a solo artist through the release of her song “Mystery” in 2016. The song was well-received, giving the multi-talented performer the motivation to return with another power track titled “Wannabe”.

    But Hyoyeon did not stop there. She went on to reinvent herself and show another side of herself as DJ Hyo through the track “SOBER” which came out in April 2018. Most recently, she released another hard-hitting track “BADSTER” in two versions — Korean and English — and announced that she will actively promote as a DJ domestically and internationally.

    Get to know more about DJ Hyo through her astounding list of solo releases and find out why stanning DJ Hyo is a choice you must make!

    Solo Releases:

    [STATION] HYOYEON 효연 ‘Mystery’ MV

    HYOYEON 효연 ‘Wannabe (Feat. San E)’ MV

    DJ Releases:

    HYO ‘Sober (Feat. Ummet Ozcan)’ MV

    HYO ‘Badster’ MV

    HYO ‘Badster (English Ver.)’ MV

    Switching from being the main dancer of her successful group Girls’ Generation to being a sought for club DJ, DJ Hyo has been dominating the club show scene with her remarkable DJ sets and remixes of her group’s hit songs.

    With her debut to the club show scene she has been performing in the hottest clubs and biggest music festivals. Mentioning some of the places that she has performed, Macao, Malaysia, Taipei, Japan (Fukuoka, Sapporo, Shinjuku), Taipei, Philippines (Cebu), and her most recent festival, the Legacy Festival in Singapore Sentosa Siloso Beach.

    During her debut as a DJ, she already been added to the top 100 best DJANE in Asia, with her placing on the third spot with other famous DJs and 55th spot on the 100 best DJANE in the world.

    She has made a name for herself in the world of DJs and has already collaborated with the famous DJ 3LAU for her song “PUNK RIGHT NOW”. During the release her song “PUNK RIGHT NOW”, it took the #1 spot in many countries and #47 in the whole world, while during the release of her song “BADSTER”, it also took the #1 spot, which made her a powerhouse in the club show scene.

    We can’t wait to party and dance the night away with DJ Hyo as she is coming here to Manila for her Exclusive DJ set live at House Manila, Resorts World Manila on February 08, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.

    Tickets are now available priced at Php 5,000 door charge.

    You may grab your tickets at FanLive HQ and House Manila and contact them at their e-mails for inquiries.

    FanLive HQ Ticketing E-Mail : fanlive.ticketing@gmail.com
    House Manila E-Mail: reservation@housemanila.com

    Online ticketing, you may grab your tickets at Ticket2Me:
    https://www.ticket2me.net/e/5073/dj-hyo-the-exclusive-dj-set-in-manila

    This show is brought to you by FanLive and Istudyo ni Pipay with our official venue partner House Manila.

  • Kim Myung Soo Gifts Fans With Unforgettable “Sana All” Moments In His Manila Fan Meeting

    Kim Myung Soo Gifts Fans With Unforgettable “Sana All” Moments In His Manila Fan Meeting

    Words by Danica Lacson

    Photos by Ruth Leen and Amor Amores

    The years of waiting of fans for the return of South Korean singer-actor Kim Myung Soo in the Philippines finally came to an end last January 12 at the New Frontier Theater with a sweet treat of beautiful performances, cute interactions, and unforgettable moments from the Angel’s Last Mission: Love star.

    CDM Entertainment granted the wish of eLements and Inspirits, bringing the singer-actor, also known by his stage name, L, in the Philippines through his solo fan meeting tour 2020 KIM MYUNG SOO “COME WITH ME” FAN MEETING IN MANILA. The event marked the first solo show of the Infinite member in the country and his first visit after a long time.

    A Meeting With The Press: What’s Next For Kim Myung Soo?

    As it has been a while since his last visit in the Philippines, Kim Myung Soo admitted feeling nervous to stand in from of his fans especially since, in comparison to his previous visits where he had six brothers to lean on to, this time, he came alone. Still, the dashing singer-actor, who remains youthful and full of energy, cannot hide his excitement to return on stage and greet eLements and Inspirits again.

    Before his highly-awaited fan meeting event, the Angel’s Last Mission: Love star greeted the members of the media for a press conference in the morning of January 12 at Novotel. He was animated in the whole duration of the press conference, giving his best smiles and answering the questions with zest.

    He said he wants to explore Manila by foot, earning surprise reactions from the press who are well-aware of the struggles with heat and bad traffic in the Metro. But, the singer-actor was optimistic in his desire to go around the city — He will do it at night when the temperature is lower and the wind is better. He also showed his interest in trying out Filipino food.

    But the plan to explore Manila may have to wait as Kim Myung Soo is currently working on a tight schedule with an upcoming drama in the works. Even prior to his fan meeting in Manila, the singer-actor had been busy, having starred in the KBS2’s drama Angel’s Last Mission: Love as Kim Dan, an angel — a role he described as uncommon in South Korea. According to him, playing Kim Dan was a learning experience. Surely, that experience paid off as his portrayal in the drama earned him a Best New Actor award from the 12th Korea Drama Awards.

    And although Kim Myung Soo is willing to play all sorts of roles, his concentration at the moment is on being a cat for his comeback with another KBS2 drama, Welcome, where he takes on the character of Hong Jo, a cat which turns into a human. He currently immersing himself in the character — something he always does for every character he plays — to bring out the best acting. He added that his role in Welcome is very different to his previous roles and that fans can look forward to see another side of him.

    Aside from a drama, the singer-actor is also looking into coming back as a singer this year through the release of a solo album. Although no specific details have been laid out as of the moment, he is very much passionate on returning to the music scene and treating his fans to his songs. For variety shows, he admitted feeling intimidated by them as he has a shy personality.

    Kim Myung Soo promised to show various sides of himself this year so fans can look forward to his activities. He also asked for continued support and love, which his Filipino fans surely gave during his fan meeting event.

    Kim Myung Soo Has Come To Meet Filipino eLements And Inspirits!

    Kim Myung Soo opened his Come With Me fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater with a beautiful serenade of “It’s Okay Even If It’s Not Me”, his official soundtrack for his drama The Emperor: Owner of the Mask. He then proceeded to greet the crowd, who reciprocated it with loud cheers and big smiles on their faces because, finally, the wait is over and Kim Myung Soo has come.

    The singer-actor immediately gave his fans a taste of what the evening will be like when he gamely granted a fan’s birthday wish to have him sing a “Happy Birthday” — hug included! But it was only the first of the many “sana all” moments we witnessed that night.

    He proceeded to share more about himself including very detailed account of how his day went. It was pure adorable with laughter echoing inside the venue as everyone marvels at the cuteness of L. (He apparently orders coffee at Star*toot* :D) He also shared that he does not like taking selfies, adding that he is not good when it comes to selcas, a shocking piece of information for his fans especially since he is one of the OG visual kings of K-Pop. (Second generation fans, where you at?!)

    Instead of himself, Kim Myung Soo, who is into photography with two photo book published under his name, likes taking photos of other people or subjects. Are you ready for another “sana all” moment? To prove his point, he called the fan who asked the question on stage and took a photo of her and a selfie with her!

    After melting our hearts with his sweet gestures to fans, he got everyone falling in love with his passion for his work when he talked about his dramas. Rating his interest in dramas, he said it will be at 100 percent as he is currently shooting Welcome. Going back to his statement, he corrected himself and said that at that moment, his 100 percent is with his Filipino fans *swoon.

    He then talked about how he gives attention to the character he is set to play when choosing a drama. For him, no matter how good the story is, what is important is if he can digest the character well and show his best self.

    Among the characters he played since he made his acting debut in TV Asahi’s Jiu, he considers his role as Lee Hyun Soo in Shut Up Flower Boy Band as the most memorable, while he named Im Ba Reun and Yoo Tan from Ms. Hammurabi and The Day After We Broke Up, respectively, as the characters closest to his personality. He also named veteran actor Sung Dong Il as the actor he wishes to work with again, revealing that even after Ms. Hammurabi ended, they maintained a close relationship.

    Meanwhile, for fans, L’s portrayal as Kim Dan is the most memorable, voting it as their favorite character, while Shi Woo from My Lovely Girl received the lowest votes. And this 2020, a new character will be added into the ever-growing list of roles of Kim Myung Soo as he stars in the KBS2 drama Welcome, opposite Shin Ye Eun. According to him, Hong Jo is someone whose presence is felt despite his physical absence.

    Alert: “sana all” moment coming through! Kim Myung Soo performed his OST from Shut Up Flower Boy Band titled “Love U Like U” and went around the venue to get close to his fans! (Next parts are not for the faint-hearted — “sana all” moments in bulk coming through.) He then played a human bingo game with the fans with the winner getting a polaroid photo and a hug from the singer-actor. The finalists who failed to win the game did not go home in tears, though, because the Angel’s Last Mission: Love star also gave them hugs!

    Two fans also received customized tumblers from Kim Myung Soo, complete with his signature and special message and delivered with hug. He then gamely took on the challenge to pose for his eLements and Inspirits and record a New Year message.

    The “sana all” of all “sana all” came when the singer-actor picked five fans to have a selfie of him and with him! Initially, only one lucky fan was supposed to get treated to the sweet gift, but L generously granted the wish of the crowd to pick one more, one more, one more, until it reached a total of five.

    Kim Myung Soo commended the fans for their passionate cheers! But L is not the only one with a surprise as fans also prepared a special fan project for him. A heart-warming video was played along with a special message of always being with him. “Again today, I’m going to you right now.”

    Come With Me ended with two songs from Kim Myung Soo and a promise to return to the Philippines and bring along the other INFINITE members.

    It may have taken him years to come back, but Kim Myung Soo made sure the wait of his fans will be worth it with all the performances, sweet ments, and unforgettable memories created in the 2020 KIM MYUNG SOO “COME WITH ME” FAN MEETING IN MANILA.

    2020 KIM MYUNG SOO “COME WITH ME” FAN MEETING IN MANILA is presented by Management Lee Sang, Applewood, and CDM Entertainment. Thank you to CDM Entertainment for inviting us to the event.

  • ONE OK ROCK Is Coming To Manila For An Explosive Show In May

    ONE OK ROCK Is Coming To Manila For An Explosive Show In May

    Get ready as PULP Live World makes this new year even more exciting with its first announcement for 2020. ONE OK ROCK EYE OF THE STORM ASIA TOUR 2020 Live in Manila, happening on May 2, 2020 at the Araneta Coliseum, is the newest addition to PULP’s explosive lineup of upcoming 2020 shows!

    The Japanese rock phenoms are taking their most breathtaking world tour yet to the Philippines, and Manila will be in the path of this beautiful storm as AEG Presents and PULP Live World present this monumental show.

    This upcoming concert marks ONE OK ROCK’s highly-awaited return to the Philippines, following memorable shows in 2016 and 2018 where they first built the solid connection that they have with their Filipino fans. Taka, Toru, Ryota, and Tomoya are excited to take us into their newest era as a band, having gone through many changes throughout a continuing story of evolution and progress.

    The past year has indeed been a huge one for the quartet who have gone on to make an impact on a global scale with their latest album, Eye of the Storm. Released in February 2019, the latest ONE OK ROCK album features a side of the band that remains ambitious and hungry, eager to build on a fearless and unapologetic exploration of sounds and styles.

    “Rather than it feeling like [other] albums we made, it feels like an extension of what we have been doing. And the fans, they have responded back—existing and new fans alike,” reflects ONE OK ROCK in an exclusive interview with PULP Magazine. “After all these years we are continuously evolving, taking a new shape. That’s Rock n Roll and that’s ONE OK ROCK!”

    What we have are vivid memories of ONE OK ROCK proving themselves to be one of the best and most impressive live bands to play in the Philippines. The near-perfect execution of their over-the-top live performance is definitely something to look forward to, and is proof that they are still a pretty solid rock band, with their shows having a reputation for being some of the most energetic gigs for music fans to experience.

    ONE OK ROCK have come a very long way. One might lose count of how many albums the Japanese quartet has put out throughout a career that has run for about 15 years now. But it’s undeniable that in these recent years, with their explosion in the US, in Europe, throughout Asia, and all over the international rock scene, the band has been relentless. They keep setting their sights on new goals as a band and they stop at nothing to reach them.

    Happening on May 2, 2020 at the Araneta Coliseum, ONE OK ROCK EYE OF THE STORM ASIA TOUR 2020 Live in Manila is brought to you by AEG Presents and PULP Live World. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and we rock and roll by 8:00 p.m.

    Tickets go on sale on January 20, 2020, 12:00 p.m. at all TicketNet outlets and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph. Tickets are priced as follows:

    • Platinum – Php 8,500
    • Gold – Php 7,000
    • Patron A – Php 6,500
    • Patron B – Php 5,500
    • Box A – Php 4,000
    • Box B – Php 2,800.

    Ticketing charges apply.

     

    For more show information, visit www.pulp.ph and keep your eyes glued to our PULP Live World social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Join the conversation using the hashtags #OORinMNL2020 #EyeOfTheStormTourMNL

  • Malasimbo Celebrates its 10th Year with Music Discovery, Conversations and More

    Malasimbo Celebrates its 10th Year with Music Discovery, Conversations and More

    Pioneering music and arts festivals in the country in the last decade, Volume Unit Entertainment is on a mission to continue uplifting the Filipino music and arts scene at Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2020. The first music and arts festival in the Philippines is set to happen on Saturday, 29 February 2020 to Sunday, 1 March 2020 at its new home at La Mesa Eco Park in Quezon City.

    Discovering Paradise in the City

    Whether held up in the mountains or by the beach in Puerto Galera, Malasimbo has continually opened up to a diverse community of performers, artists, bands and music lovers, elevating the local festival experience not just in its backyard but in the entire country. Now, it has found a bigger home in the lush rainforest smack right in the middle of the metro.
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  • 13 B-Side Tracks Of SEVENTEEN That Make Our Days

    13 B-Side Tracks Of SEVENTEEN That Make Our Days

    Even before their official debut in 2015, the members of South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN have already impressed us with their seemingly innate talent to create music and performances, and through the years, they have proven the world perfectly fitted the title self-producing idols is to them.

    In celebration of the boy group’s artistry and as we count down to only a month before SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR “ODE TO YOU” IN MANILA, we took on the challenge to choose only 13 B-side tracks from the boys’ amazing discography — a difficult task, we must say — that deserve spots on your every day playlist.

    SEE ALSO: 17 Reasons Why We Stan SEVENTEEN

    #1 Shining Diamond

    “Shining Diamond” is the first track in SEVENTEEN’s debut extended play 17 Carat. Prior to being released as part of the EP’s track list, the boys performed the song for the first time at Yongsan iPark Mall in April 10, 2015 as part of their mission in SEVENTEEN Project: Debut Big Plan which aired the performance on its second episode.

    The song was written by Woozi, Vernon, S.Coups, and Kim Min Jeong, with music by Woozi, MasterKey, and Rishi.

    #2 20

    “20” is a song performed by the vocal team, composed of Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK, and Seungkwan. It is also part of the boys’ debut EP 17 Carat. The sweet lyrics, penned by Woozi and Won Yeong Heon, blend perfectly with the lovely voices of the vocal team.

    #3 Fronting

    The hip hop team teamed up with Woozi and Hoshi for “Fronting”, the first track of the boy group’s second extended play Boys Be. S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon fronted their rap skills in this song, giving the fandom another track to flex to non-Carats.

    The track was written by Woozi, S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon, with music and arrangement from Pledis Entertainment’s resident producer Bumzu.

    #4 Drift Away

    No one will “drift away” from SEVENTEEN — that’s for sure — especially with tracks like “Drift Away” that will definitely make you slip deep into the diamond life. The song combines the vocals and rap skills of the boys perfectly, creating a perfect harmony with the right amount of vocals and raps in the song.

    Sixth on the track list of the boy group’s first studio album Love & Letter, the song was penned by Woozi, S.Coups, Hoshi, Mingyu, and Seungkwan. Woozi also took charge of the music, while Bumzu arranged the song.

    #5 Monday to Saturday

    “Monday to Saturday” treats listeners to another version of SEVENTEEN’s hit song “Mansae”, giving it a hip hop sound and lyrics while keeping the original’s highlight. It feels fresh, yet familiar at the same time. The song was performed by the hip hop team in the boy group’s concert and was later included in the Love & Letter album, along with the vocal team’s new take on “Adore U” and the performance team’s new version of “Shining Diamond”.

    “Monday to Saturday” was written by Woozi, S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon, and Bumzu. Woozi, S.Coups, Vernon, and Bumzu worked on the music of the track.

    #6 Love Letter

    A sweet love letter from SEVENTEEN arrived through the song “Love Letter”! Another track from Love & Letter album, the song was written by Woozi, S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon. Woozi worked with Won Young Heon and Dong Ne Hyung for the music.

    A music video was also released with a cute dedication to Carats. It was the perfect summer song that will remind us of those summer loves. Plus, it was such a happy sight to see the boys having fun in the music video.

    #7 Healing

    “Healing”, as it name suggests, is truly healing. The song’s upbeat sound and inspirational lyrics hit us deep and serve as reminder that it’s okay to take a break and prioritize ourselves.

    “Healing” was released as part of the repackaged version of Love & Letter album. Woozi, S.Coups, Mingyu, Vernon, and Dino worked together to write the song. Similar with “Love Letter”, Woozi worked with Won Young Heon and Dong Ne Hyung for the song which also has a music video!

    #8 Highlight

    “Highlight” was released as a performance unit song in the extended play Going SEVENTEEN. Later on, the boy group came out with a 13-member version which they performed in music shows and concerts.

    All the members of the performance team, Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino, contributed on the song’s lyrics where they worked with Bumzu and Lee Yoo Jung. Hoshi also teamed up with Bumzu for the song’s music.

    #9 My I

    “My I” is a song performed by Jun and The8 and was released as one of the tracks of SEVENTEEN’s fourth EP A|1. The song came out in two versions — Korean and Chinese. China-line also took charge in writing the lyrics of the song, together with Bumzu. Woozi also lent a hand to his members by making the music of the track.

    “My I” was also accompanied by a beautiful and breathtaking choreography where Jun and The8 use ribbon. Did we say “My I” is beautiful? We are gonna say it again — it is beautiful.

    #10 Campfire

    “Campfire” is a soothing song from the boy group’s second studio album Teen,Age, filled with warm words of promises to keep the memories and be together. It is a song written by Woozi, S.Coups, Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Mingyu, The8, DK, Vernon, and Seungkwan with Bumzu.

    It once again showcased the perfect harmony of the members’ voices and how versatile each one of them.

    #11 Pinwheel

    Speaking of harmony, the vocal team created a beautiful song that is a perfect background for a Korean drama — “Pinwheel”. “Pinwheel”, released in the Teen,Age album, is emotional in the most beautiful way.

    Woozi wrote the song which served as the vocal team’s track in SEVENTEEN’s second studio album, along with the hip hop team’s “Trauma” and the performance team’s “Lilili Yabbay”. A music video was also released featuring the vocal team — Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK, and Seungkwan.

    #12 Our Dawn Is Hotter Than Day

    A song that will surely make your dawn hotter than day, “Our Dawn Is Hotter Than Day” has an addictive melody and chorus.

    Released as one of the tracks of the You Make My Day EP, the song captivates listeners and make them dance along whenever the boys sing “Oh summer summer summer summer oh”.

    #13 Good To Me

    Another catchy song from SEVENTEEN, “Good To Me” is the first track in the boy group’s sixth EP You Made My Dawn. The song was performed by the boys during their comeback week, together with their title track “Home”.

    Woozi and Bumzu partnered for the song’s lyrics and music.

  • DJ Hyo Returns To The Philippines For An Exclusive DJ Set In February

    DJ Hyo Returns To The Philippines For An Exclusive DJ Set In February

    Korean pop (K-Pop) has taken the world by storm, bringing the music of South Korea to a global stage. With the evident growth in popularity of K-Pop, demand for its artists is also booming. In the Philippines alone, a number of South Korean acts have staged their respective concerts and fan meetings with 2019 seeing the most number of events featuring South Korean artists.

    This year, FanLive and Istudyo ni Pipay team up for another exciting event, bringing something new this 2020 to fans — DJ HYO Exclusive Set in Manila! Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, also known as DJ Hyo, will make a comeback in the Philippine event stage as she treats fans to an exclusive DJ set next month.

    DJ Hyo will stage a fun party at the House Manila, Resorts World Manila, on February 8 at 10 p.m., showcasing her powerhouse talent as a DJ. Tickets are now available through Ticket2Me and are priced at Php 5,000 door charge.

    DJ Hyo made her debut in South Korea’s entertainment scene as a member of one of the most successful girl groups in the world — Girls’ Generation. Their remarkable music, outstanding performances, lovable personalities, breathtaking visuals, and their love for SONEs have led the girl group to worldwide stardom, receiving recognition from many award-giving bodies, having chart-topping songs, and leaving an irreplaceable mark in the industry.

    Aside from their success as a group, the members of Girls’ Generation have also established themselves as solo artists with Hyoyeon showcasing another side of herself as DJ Hyo. With her catchy set which includes her solo songs and her group’s tracks, she brings out the crowd’s energy and gives them a fun trip down memory lane.

    DJ Hyo has toured different countries including the Philippines, and this year, she makes her return to the Philippine shore — this time, in Manila — for an exclusive DJ set at the House Manila! Make sure to get your tickets and join your fellow SONEs for a night of fun.

    The show is presented by FanLive and Istudyo ni Pipay with House Manila as the official venue partner. Follow FanLive, Istudyo ni Pipay, and House Manila for more information and updates.

  • 7 Yeo Jin Goo Dramas To Watch Before His Manila Fan Meeting

    7 Yeo Jin Goo Dramas To Watch Before His Manila Fan Meeting

    February will start off extra sweet for fans of South Korean actor Yeo Jin Goo! The versatile actor will finally land on the Philippine shore for YEO JIN GOO <MEMORY LINE> FIRST FAN MEETING IN MANILA 2020, happening on February 1 at the New Frontier Theater.

    READ: Yeo Jin Goo To Create Lasting Memories With PH Fans In His First Manila Fan Meeting

    Before we fall deeper in love with him next month, we celebrate his astonishing career as an actor through a look back on seven of his drama productions that definitely deserve to be part of our watch list — or should we say re-watch list? *winks

    #1 Moon Embracing The Sun

    Yeo Jin Goo debuted as an actor in 2005 through the film Sad Movie which was then followed by roles television including the younger counterpart of the lead roles in Iljimae and Tazza. Although he has continuously appeared in various drama productions and impressed South Korea with his seemingly innate talent in acting, it was in 2012 when he rose to prominence following his appearance in Moon Embracing the Sun.

    If you want to see Yeo Jin Goo in hanbok, walking handsomely on the palace grounds with Im Si Wan and if you are into sageuk with a bit of fantasy, check out Moon Embracing the Sun! The 2012 MBC drama dwells on the story of a Joseon king and a female shaman with a serving of political themes on the side. It is a well-loved drama which received an average rating of 33 percent from its 20-episode run. It was also named Best Drama in the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards.

    Yeo Jin Goo played the young version of Kim Soo Hyun’s character Lee Hwon, the crown prince. He was so good in his portrayal of the character that he received various accolades from the 6th Mnet 20’s Choice Awards, 4th Pierson Movie Festival, and MBC Drama Awards.

    #2 Missing You

    Missing You reunited Yeo Jin Goo with his Moon Embracing the Sun co-star Kim So Hyun where they played the young versions of Park Yoo Chun and Yoon Eun Hye’s characters, respectively.

    The 21-episode MBC drama followed the story of Lee Soo Yeon (Kim So Hyun/Yoon Eun Hye’s character) and Han Jung Woo (Yeo Jin Goo/Park Yoo Chun’s character) from their high school where they were separated due to an unfortunate incident to their reunion as adults where they try to reconcile and move on from the past that hunted them.

    Aside from his acting skills, the actor showed off his amazing chemistry with fellow child actor Kim So Hyun in this drama production too!

    #3 Orange Marmalade

    If you are into vampires and school dramas, Orange Marmalade is for you! Yeo Jin Goo played the character of Jung Jae Min, the most popular boy in school who hated vampires, but ended up falling in love with Baek Ma Ri (played by AOA’s Seolhyun) who hid her vampire identity.

    It’s a unique story, set in a fictional world where humans and vampires coexist. Moreover, the drama marked Yeo Jin Goo’s first leading role on television, officially transitioning from being a child actor to a leading man! For his portrayal, he received the Best New Actor Award, Popularity Award for an Actor, and Best Couple Award with Seolhyun at the KBS Drama Awards.

    #4 Circle

    Circle is a science-fiction drama that presented two parallel plots — one that took place in 2017 and one that happened in 2037. It presented an interesting plot that combined sci-fi and mystery. With only 12 episodes, Circle is the perfect drama to watch this weekend if you are in for a weekend date with Yeo Jin Goo!

    The actor played Kim Woo Jin in the television series which aired on tvN from May 22 to June 27, 2017. He teamed up with Kim Kang Woo, Gong Seung Yeon, and Lee Gi Kwang in the drama.

    #5 The Crowned Clown

    There is something about Yeo Jin Goo and sageuk that match perfectly well. And The Crowned Clown is another testament of that perfect match up! A remake of Masquerade, a 2012 South Korean film, the drama brought back viewers to the Joseon era where a king, in a move to save himself from the assassination ploys of his enemies, puts a clown who bears similar appearance as him, on the throne.

    Yeo Jin Goo portrayed dual characters in the series — Ha Seon, the clown and Yi Heon, the King. His performance in the drama gave him a Best Actor nomination at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards.

    #6 My Absolute Boyfriend

    My Absolute Boyfriend is already a familiar story to a number of people as it was based on a manga by Yuu Watase titled Absolute Boyfriend and was already adapted into dramas in Japan and Taiwan. But another version with THE Yeo Jin Goo as the “absolute boyfriend” will never hurt.

    In the drama, Yeo Jin Goo is Zero Nine, a robot which was programmed to give his selfless and undivided love to his Um Da Da (played by Girls’ Day Min Ah), the woman who activated him.

    #7 Hotel Del Luna

    Of course, this list will not be complete without a mention of the actor’s latest work, the well-loved drama Hotel Del Luna which paired him with IU.

    Yeo Jin Goo portrayed Koo Chan Sung, a handsome and well-educated man (He is an MBA graduate from Harvard, y’all!), who became the new general manager of a unique and mysterious hotel called Hotel Del Luna which has the moody and seemingly cold-hearted Jang Man Wol (IU) as its owner.

    Hotel Del Luna is one of the highest-rated Korean drama in cable history!

     

  • 4 Reasons Why Eric Nam’s “Before We Begin” In Manila Is A Must-See Show

    4 Reasons Why Eric Nam’s “Before We Begin” In Manila Is A Must-See Show

    The year 2020 has just started, but we are off to a fantastic start as South Korean-American singer-songwriter Eric Nam kicks off the new year’s events for K-Pop fans with his Before We Begin concert tour, happening at the New Frontier Theater on January 10.

    Marking the singer-songwriter’s first solo concert in the Philippines, the upcoming show, presented by EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production, promises Nam Nation in the country with an unforgettable night of music and fun. Tickets to the show are now on sale through ericnam.com and via TicketNet outlets and online.

    READ: Eric Nam To Treat PH Fans To A Night Of Music And Fun In “Before We Begin” Concert

    With only a week to go Before We Begin another decade of K-Pop events in the Philippines with Eric Nam, we list down four reasons why you should never miss out on this concert.

    #1 It’s the first!

    And hopefully, not the last. Philippine Nam Nation has been waiting for this to happen, and finally, Eric Nam is coming to the archipelago to stage his highly-awaited debut concert at the New Frontier Theater. It will be a monumental occasion it will mark their first meeting and be witness to the first live performances of the singer’s great hits.

    #2 Guaranteed fun moments with Eric Nam!

    Aside from his impressive career as a singer, Eric Nam also got the world applauding with awe with his hosting skills! A renowned host who has interviewed big stars like Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, and Benedict Cumberbatch, among others, he is full of wit and humor — Have you seen his greeting video for y’all? *winks

    He knows how to hype up the crowd and put their energy to the highest level that we are 100 percent sure that there will be no dull moments in Before We Begin. But, please be prepared to smile from ear-to-ear, scream loud, and have the best night of your life, Nam Nation!

    #3 New album = New songs

    Since debuting in 2013 with the extended play Cloud 9, Eric Nam has continually showed off his growth as a singer with his every release with Before We Begin as the newest addition to his wide-ranging discography that include ballads, pops, and R&B songs and explore various themes. The EP, which marked his fourth, features a total of eight songs including the English version of his Korean single “Runaway”,  “Love Die Young”, “Congratulations”, “You’re Sexy I’m Sexy”, “How’m I Doing”, “Wonder”, and “No Shame” (English version of his song “Honestly”.

    The concert will showcase how much the singer-songwriter has matured and grown in terms of his music and performances — a nostalgic and proud moment for every Nam Nation.

    #4 Live the moment with your fellow Nam Nation!

    Be ready to cheer loud and create memorable moments with your fellow fan girls and boys as you cherish the evening when the waiting game finally ends. Before We Begin is not only an opportunity to see Eric Nam perform in person. It is also a chance to come together with your fellow Nam Nation and celebrate the realization of a dream.

    Really, the best way to enjoy a concert is with people, who you might have not known before that moment, but share the same love. We are excited to see what Nam Nation has in-store for their beloved idol as well!

    Get your tickets to Before We Begin via TicketNet online and outlets or visit ericnam.com! Before We Begin is presented by EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production.

    All photos used in this article are from Onion Production.

  • Jimmy Eat World To Stage First Manila Show In March

    Jimmy Eat World To Stage First Manila Show In March

    Yet another special show is coming your way from PULP Live World and Skesh Entertainment as JIMMY EAT WORLD are finally making their way to the Philippines, ending the wait that Filipino fans of the band have long endured. JIMMY EAT WORLD LIVE IN MANILA — SURVIVING: THE ASIA TOUR 2020 is happening on March 12, 2020 at the New Frontier Theater, marking the iconic emo/alternative rockers’ very first show in the country.

    Ten albums into their continuing journey as a band, Jimmy Eat World have proven themselves to be a band that’s timeless. Surviving, their 10th and latest album, came out in 2019—that’s over 25 years since Jimmy Eat World became a band. Yet right now, it hasn’t felt like they would simply ride on waves of nostalgia; instead, one might say that every album they’ve put out since Bleed American has been representative of a certain point in time or era in the band’s journey, as well as in the life of a fan that has hurtled through adulthood and gone through the motions both on a personal level and in terms of seeing what happens in the world around us. Jimmy Eat World are the same band with the same energy, but with an evolving approach to songwriting and perhaps a progressing take on life as a whole. Succinct and strong, Surviving is all the proof we need that, about two and a half decades on, Jimmy Eat World are here to stay.

    JIMMY EAT WORLD LIVE IN MANILA — SURVIVING: THE ASIA TOUR 2020, happening on March 12, 2020 at the New Frontier Theater, is presented by PULP Live World and Skesh Entertainment. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and we rock and roll by 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale on December 30, 2019, 10:00 a,m. at all TicketNet outlets and online via www.ticketnet.com.ph. Tickets are priced as follows: VIP A – Php 4,500, VIP B – Php 4,000, Loge – Php 3,000, and Balcony – Php 2,500. Ticketing charges apply.

    For more show information, visit www.pulp.ph and keep your eyes glued to our PULP Live World social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. #JIMMYEATWORLDASIA2020 #JIMMYEATWORLDinManila

  • Yungblud To Make His Debut On Philippine Concert Stage In March

    Yungblud To Make His Debut On Philippine Concert Stage In March

    Heading to Manila for the very first time is London-based multi-instrumentalist YUNGBLUD, who has set out to include the Philippines in his upcoming Asian tour. Presented by PULP Live World and Skesh Entertainment, YUNGBLUD LIVE IN MANILA: TWISTED TALES OF THE RITALIN CLUB TOUR happens on March 20, 2020 at the SM City North EDSA Skydome.

    The young trailblazer, otherwise known as Dominic Harrison, is one of his generation’s most promising and highly anticipated artists. Exploding into the scene in 2018 with his scathing debut album 21st Century Liability, the 22-year-old English singer/songwriter/musician has effortlessly established himself both within and across the pond. With a volatile, rebel-minded, hiphop-infused rock-and-roll style that a steadily growing fanbase deeply resonates with, YUNGBLUD has spawned an unstoppable movement—one spurred by genuine solidarity that has served as a touchstone for his new EP, the underrated youth.

    “My fans are constantly telling me about the incredible things they’ve gone through, like coming out to their parents or transitioning to another gender. With every day, every gig, every DM, it’s become less and less about me and more about this whole collective of people coming together to fight for what we believe in,” says YUNGBLUD as he opens up about his fanbase, adding that the new EP is about the different people he’s met and the stories he’s heard over the past couple of years.

    “In a world that’s consumed with unjustified hate and just expects us to fall in line, they’ve proven to me that my generation has the passion and intelligence to push for real unity and equality. I feel so hopeful now because of the people I get to meet and talk to every day,” reflects YUNGBLUD who, despite everything going on in the world, faces the road ahead with optimism. “I know that the future’s bright, because we’re the ones creating it.”

    Not one to shy away from sticking a middle finger up to senseless oppression, the tongue-in-cheek, genre-bending icon has been encouraging people to be themselves distinctively—to be proud of themselves unapologetically. With commanding live energy and caustic social commentary, YUNGBLUD has proven himself to be quite the performer, breaking any barriers existing between him and his audience. And now he’s setting out to bring us into a movement bound by unity and inspired by hope.

    YUNGBLUD LIVE IN MANILA: TWISTED TALES OF THE RITALIN CLUB TOUR, happening on March 20, 2020 at the SM City North EDSA Skydome, is presented by PULP Live World and Skesh Entertainment. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m.

    Tickets are now on sale on all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via www.smtickets.com. Tickets are priced as follows: Php 3,500 (Pre-sale – December 14-31, 2019), Php 4,000 (Early Bird – January 1-February 29, 2020), and Php 4,500 (March 1-20, 2020). Ticketing charges apply.

    For more show information, visit www.pulp.ph and keep your eyes glued to our PULP Live World social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. #YUNGBLUDinManila2020

  • Running Man Cast To Finally Meet PH Runners In February

    Running Man Cast To Finally Meet PH Runners In February

    Celebrate a decade of laughter with the cast of South Korean variety show Running Man in February as PULP Live World and Happee Hour bring the members of the well-loved program to the Philippine shore for a fun-filled event!

    Ji Suk Jin, Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Song Ji Hyo, Lee Kwang Soo, Jeon So Min, and Yang Se Chan will finally head over the country and take over the Philippine concert stage in RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER LIVE IN MANILA, happening on February 9, 2020 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

    The event will mark the first time the cast of Running Man will meet their beloved Runners in the Philippines since the show’s birth in 2010. It will also be the first stop of Running Man in 2020.

    Fans are definitely excited as they made #RUNNINGMANinMANILA trend on the top spot of Philippines’ Twitter trends for hours following the announcement.

    Tickets to RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER LIVE IN MANILA will go on sale starting January 19 at 12 noon through SM Tickets outlets and online via smtickets.com. Fans can choose from different ticket tiers from VIP to Generic Admission.

    Check out the ticket prices (exclusive of ticketing charges) and seat plan below:

    • VIP Standing and Seated – Php 10,500
    • Lower Box A – Php 8,500
    • Lower Box B – Php 6,500
    • Upper Box A – Php 5,500
    • Upper Box B – Php 4,500
    • Upper Box C – Php 3,500
    • General Admission – Php 2,500
    • Generic Admission – Php 2,000

    Celebrating its tenth year anniversary this 2020, Running Man aired its first episode on July 11, 2o10 as part of SBS’s Good Sunday lineup with veteran comedians and hosts Ji Suk Jin and Yoo Jae Suk, singers Kim Jong Kook, Gary, and Haha, and actors Song Joong Ki and Lee Kwang Soo as its original members.

    After appearing as guest in the second to fifth episodes of the show, Song Ji Hyo became part of the program as a fixed member. After School’s Lizzy also became a member of the show from episode 18 to episode 26. After almost a year in the show, Song Joong Ki left the program to focus on his acting in April 2011, marking episode 41 as his final appearance as a fixed member. Still, the actor maintained a close relationship with the cast and crew, even making appearances as guest and visiting the set following his military discharge. In October 2016, Gary also announced his departure from the program to focus on his music.

    Jeon So Min and Yang Se Chan joined Running Man as permanent members in April 2017.

    Running Man has enjoyed massive popularity, not only in South Korea, but all over the world thanks to the amazing chemistry of its members, enjoyable and innovative missions, and its loyal following. The popularity of the show has led to the release of merchandise, adaptation into an animated show, comic book, animated movie, and musical. It also gave birth to a Chinese spin-off titled Keep Running.

    In addition, the members have also met Runners in various Asian cities through fan meeting tours which started in 2013. They have held successful tours in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Wuhan, Taipei, Macao, Seri Kembangan, Seoul, and Ho Chi Minh City.

    And this year, Running Man will celebrate a milestone with their Philippine Runners through RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER IN MANILA. The members have expressed their excitement to finally meet their local fans through a video greeting. They also relayed their gratitude for the support their fans have been showering them through the years.

    Kita-kits tayo ha?

    RUNNING MAN: A DECADE OF LAUGHTER IN MANILA is presented by SBS, PULP Live World, and Happee Hour.