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[NEWS] Korean Embassy to bring K-Pop stars to the country if the public demands it Posted by DBSK cafe manager | Posted in NEWS | Posted on 8:58 PM

Pinoys can finally meet their favorite Korean stars in November—but only if they demand it.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Philippines-Republic of Korea Diplomatic Relationship, the Korean embassy is holding a cultural festival November this year. The festival will also cap year 2009 as the "Philippines-Republic of Korea Friendship Year," as stated by Proclamation No. 14298 signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo last May 2008.

PEP had a chance to talk to Kiejoo Kim, Counselor for the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, last Thursday, Sept. 17, at Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3 during the press screening for the upcoming Korean Film Festival in Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3.

Kim said his Embassy is planning to bring Korean performers to the country.

"We are looking forward to a lot of events in November," he said. "There will be a cultural event, and we are going to invite cultural performers from Korea so that we can share our cultural legacy."

PEP asked Kim if the Korean Embassy is planning to include among the cultural performers the Korean pop (K-pop) stars currently making waves in in the Philippine music scene today.

"I'm not in a position to guarantee who we can bring to the RP," Kim answered. "We will try our very utmost to bring our well-renowned Korean stars so that we can really enjoy together with the Filipino people."


But Kim quickly added that the plan can push through easily if Pinoys loudly voice out their demand, using surveys, blogs, signature drives, and other platforms.


"I think if there is a certain, a great number of audience, I think that should be a very convincing rationale that we really have to bring them here," Kim affirmed.


Besides, Kim said, the cultural festival will be borne out of "gratitude" felt by the Koreans to the Filipinos, that helped them achieve democracy and freedom in their country 54 years ago.

In 1950, the Philippines sent 7,000 troops to the East Asian country to fight in the Korean war, which ended five years later. It was fought between the Republic of Korea (South) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North).

"They sacrificed very much for a noble cause of defending democracy and freedom, and that's really why we feel so grateful to the Filipino people. That's the backdrop of the very sound relations between the countries," he said.


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Kim added that this "sound" relationship made way for the two countries to forge close ties, and to enhance complentability with each other in different fields, including education.

Kim explained that the complementary quality of the two cultures paved way for Koreans to migrate to the Philippines. This is also the reason, he added, why Pinoys enjoy Korean pop culture.

"I think it's because of cultural affinity, and the way we feel grateful for the Filipino people," he said "I personally feel quite amazed how the Filipino people enjoy and appreciate telenovela from Korea. That is so impressive, we really appreciate that you enjoy the Korean culture so much."

Examples of drama series that became hits in the Philippines are Autumn In My Heart, Jewel In the Palace, Full House, Stairway to Heaven, and Lovers In Paris—the last two currently being adapted by GMA-7 and ABS-CBN, respectively, to local versions.

And even if Korean songs are not played over the Philippine radio, legions of Pinoy fans are still using the Internet to enjoy music from K-pop stars like Wonder Girls, Rain, SNSD, Super Junior, Se7en, BoA, TVXQ, 2PM, Big Bang and Sandara Park's 2ne1.

FILM FESTIVAL. To celebrate the "Philippines-Republic of Korea Friendship Year," the Korean Embassy is also holding a week-long Korean Film Festival, featuring seven award-winning films from the East Asian country.

Leading the pack is Oldboy, winner of the Grand Prix during the 2004 Cannes International Film Festival. Directed by Park Chan-wook, it tells a twisted story of murderous revenge and redemption.


The other films are Barking Dogs Never Bite (comedy), Sa-Kwa (romance), Beyond the Years (drama), The Show Must Go On (drama), Driving My Wife's Lover (drama), and Forbidden Quest (period piece).

Kim said the films were chosen according to how they can impart the Korean way of life to Filipino viewers.


"The films can show the life of the people, the nation, the country to other countries in a very condensed way. I think they are quite representative with the life of Korea," he said.

[TRANS] 090918 TVXQ Not Afraid of ‘Disbanding’ Rumours Posted by DBSK cafe manager | Posted in TRANSLATIONS | Posted on 5:50 PM

[TV Daily – Jowijinta Reporter]

The leader of Korean idol groups TVXQ, while in the midst of a lawsuit with their company SM Entertainment, still decided to hold their 3rd Asia Tour Concert in Shanghai on the 2nd of October, to show their united charm as five.

Even though the three members are still having the lawsuit with regards to the contract with their company, they have stated, “For the sake of all the fans that have always supported us, we are definitely going to give a complete and flawless performance to repay everyone!”

The concert is estimated to cost 88.5 billion won, which includes all stage equipment, stage tools, sound system, lighting, and flying in from Korea to China. China will sponsor the giant LED screen as background, making sure that the performance can be seen from every corner, to provide the best stage effects.

Recently, Jaejoong and Yoochun are both busy with their new single promotion COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~, which is set to be aired on TV on the 23rd of September and to be officially released on the 30th of September.

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[TRANS] Despite issues with their management, Jaejoong & Yoochun continues activities Posted by DBSK cafe manager | Posted in TRANSLATIONS | Posted on 9:02 PM

Fighting for the contract issues with SM, DBSK’s Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun have finished their activities in Japan, and are working on their duet.

The two will release their single ‘Colors Melody and Harmony on the upcoming 30th. It’s the first time the two have harmonized together ever since their debut.



On the upcoming 23rd, Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun will come on Satama FM Nack after 5 to continue their music promotions. U-Know Yunho who finished DBSK activities in Japan is now casting in MBC’s ‘Heading to the Ground, while Max Changmin is now practicing for his drama ‘Paradise Ranch’. With Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun’s sales of their album, fans abroad are interested as one.

In Japan’s Oricon chart, DBSK ranked number one on the Weekly Singles Chart for 6 weeks. They showed off their ‘Music Power’ as they got the record holding number ones foreign band achieved. From Last May to July, DBSK did their ‘DBSK 4th Live Tour 2009- The Secret Code’ and got more than 300,000 fans, and it seems like the two (Jaejoong and Yoochun) will get a good response (for their single).

Meanwhile, Hero, Micky, and Xiah, DBSK’s three members have filed a lawsuit against their company SM Entertainment on July 31.

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