“KPop Demon Hunters” has raised the already fervent Hallyu wave, especially in the Philippines, since its premiere on June 20. The Korean-American animated film has sent explosive ripples worldwide, dominating Netflix ranks and music charts—and making history. “The Philippines loves Korea. That’s why it’s a hit,” Jacqueline Alvarez, a Filipino working mom, said of the...
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Fans are invited to discover Korean heritage behind ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Filipino fans have until Aug. 4 to experience a four‑part program dubbed “Step into the World of KPop Demon Hunters” and sponsored by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) of the Philippines. The program’s interactive experiences are intended for fans to “open the door from pop culture to cultural appreciation,” according to KCC Philippines director Kim Myeongjin. “When...
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Korea, Philippines deepen cultural exchange in storytelling and opening of mini-library
The wonders of storytelling once again transcended borders as the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines and the Quezon City Public Library came together to present “Once Upon Our Lands: Phil-Kor Puppet Show.” The cultural event held on May 15 at the Quezon City Public Library featured the beloved folktales of Korea and the...
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K-Beauty event taps into Filipinos’ fascination with everything Korean
It comes as no surprise that among the things that make South Korea popular around the world—up there with K-Pop and K-Drama—are K-Beauty products. After all, the celebrities who endorse them mesmerize global audiences with their glass-skin, seemingly pore-less complexion. The skin care routine that takes as many steps as most of us have fingers...
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KCC Philippines named ‘2025 Most Outstanding Korean Cultural Center’
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was named the most outstanding during a recent meeting hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and attended by KCC directors and cultural promotion officials stationed all over the world. The meeting was held on March 4–7 at the Korean Culture and Information Service in...
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First K-Pop Academy in PH culminates in recital
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) has concluded the first ever K-Pop Academy in the country, a groundbreaking event that thrilled local K-Pop enthusiasts. The K-Pop Academy ran from July 5 to Aug. 2 and culminated in a recital on Aug. 3 that showcased the talent and hard work of the first batch...
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2024 ‘K-Culture’ presents Korean and Filipino talents in Manila and Cebu
“K-Culture Next Door” returns bigger and better under the auspices of the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC), at two locations—SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Manila on May 4-5 and SM Seaside City Cebu, the Mountain Wing Atrium and Skyhall on June 15-16. The KCC is holding the festival to celebrate 75...
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After K-pop and K-drama, K-beauty comes naturally
Here’s an invitation to enjoy a day of immersion in the world of K-beauty through various booths and a lecture by a Korean makeup artist. “K-Beauty Hangout” is scheduled on April 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at SM Aura (Level 3, Atrium) in Taguig City, and organized by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and...