Korean pop music, or K-pop, has been a favorite of many Filipinos since “Answer the Phone” by Shim Mina became viral in the Philippines in the early 2000s. It was quickly followed by the megahit “Nobody” by the Wonder Girls, a song-and-dance routine that became a most-requested Christmas-party number in 2008. The first major K-pop...
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Why Filipinos are fascinated with ‘APT’
That “APT” is a global phenomenon is an understatement. Its official music video has amassed 815 million views on the YouTube channels of Bruno Mars and Rosé since it was launched in October 2024. Add another 45 million views from the duo’s live performance in the 2024 MAMA Awards. The catchy song ranked No. 1 in music streaming platforms such...