Ayala Malls Cinemas is once again bringing K-Pop to the big screen with “Cha Eun-Woo: Memories in Cinemas” showing exclusively in select Ayala Malls Cinemas – Glorietta, Bonifacio High Street, Circuit, U.P. Town Center, Abreeza, Vermosa, Solenad, Marquee Mall, Harbor Point, Central Bloc, Capitol Central, Feliz, Ayala Malls Manila Bay – starting September 24.   Fans of music, especially the popular Hallyu star’s fandom – Aroha – get to experience electrifying performances and heartfelt moments, as Eun-Woo, who is celebrating his 9th anniversary in the entertainment industry this year, gives an immersive peek into his life as a performer in this highly anticipated concert movie – best...

Netflix’s hit K-Romantic comedy “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” has ascended to #1 on the Global Netflix Non-English TV chart this week, with four episodes left until its finale. International audiences are responding in force, making it one of the most-talked-about K- series in recent memory.   Starring Lim Yoon-a as Ji-young, the modern chef who time-slips into Joseon, and Lee Chae-min as the mercurial king with a refined palate, the series has become a feast for both the senses and the heart. Viewers have been captivated by the high-stakes culinary duels – royal cuisine vs. temple fare, flambé shows, and inventive fusion dishes – that...

The Physical:100 franchise returns bigger and bolder than ever with its most ambitious evolution yet. Today, Netflix revealed the 48 contestants of Physical: Asia — the franchise’s first-ever nation-vs-nation showdown. Eight countries — Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines — will collide in a high-stakes competition of strength, strategy, and teamwork for nothing less than national pride.   Each six-person squad is anchored by a national superstar who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland:   KOREA: UFC trailblazer Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim leads a powerhouse squad which includes Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin, and Amotti (Physical: 100 Season 2 winner). JAPAN: Yushin...

  Genie, Make a Wish follows the story of Genie — a magic spirit in a lamp who has come back to the human world after a millennium of his career being put on hold — encounters Ka-young, an impassive woman who goes through the motions of life by her grandmother’s rules and her own routines.   Kim Woo-bin (Officer Black Belt, Black Knight) portrays Genie. Unlike the kind Genie everyone is familiar with, he is a Satan who tempts and corrupts humans with three wishes. However, he's not just any Satan—he's an eccentric character who has awakened after a thousand years and...

  Filipino singer-songwriter Gab Cabangon steps into the spotlight with the release of “Pieces,” his first official single as a solo artist.   The acoustic indie pop track delivers an inspiring message for anyone going through the process of grief, uncertainty, and depression. Cabangon describes it as his “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” song: an invitation for listeners to embrace vulnerability while holding on to the hope of healing and brighter days ahead.   “I want this song to be the soundtrack for people to allow themselves to go through the process of sadness and grief without feeling judged...