A Godsent Hero or an Unpunished Sinner Put to Question through the Main Trailer of ‘A Killer Paradox’

A Killer Paradox presents the story of an ordinary man, who finds himself killing evildoers, and a detective tenaciously in pursuit of him. The main key art shows the contrast between Lee Tang (Choi Woo-Shik) and Jang Nan-gam (Son Suk-Ku) at a homicide scene. Lee looks horrified, standing under the rain while holding the hammer he used to commit his first murder. Detective Jang examines the murder scene, hinting at the tense events that will soon follow. 

The story begins when Lee Tang, a submissive man who doesn’t normally fight back, accidentally kills a person. Haunted by fear and guilt, Lee is constantly on edge, and the detective, Jang Nan-gam, is suddenly on his tail. The psychological warfare is carried out between the two with Jang keeping a close eye on changes in Lee’s demeanor.

Just as Lee decides to turn himself in, the news that comes on instantly changes the atmosphere: The victim of Lee’s first murder is a malicious serial killer. There’s a noticeable shift in Lee’s character, evolving from a murderer into a condemner. The plot explores themes such as morality, justice, and personal transformation, with Lee’s evolution from a regular guy to a self-proclaimed judge of justice. 

Sponge Cola drops “Hometown,” a song inspired by hit K-drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

After a successful concert tour in Canada to mark their 20th anniversary as a band, Sponge Cola returns with a new single inspired by K-drama smash Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.

Combining grunge rock elements with electronic textures and anthemic pop sensibilities, Sponge Cola’s “Hometown” is a song for coming home after a long, tiring journey. It’s a perfect description that sums up their collective feelings at the moment. 

Embodying home in the form of a person, the captivating rock tune was penned by vocalist and guitarist Yael Yuzon as a way to reimagine the coastal town, with its nosy neighbors forming a tight community, and a love story that “felt very warm and familiar,” despite being entirely new and foreign.

Be K-drama marathon-ready this year with a Samsung Smart TV

The New Year calls for new lists: resolutions, manifestations, and K-drama marathons! But this 2021, say goodbye to the neck-craning, eye-straining struggle of watching on a mobile phone when you switch to viewing on a TV. Samsung has partnered with Viu to give free Viu Premium subscription for a year, so you can watch the latest shows ad-free on a bigger screen. 

Kick off the New Year with Viu’s latest K-dramas on a smart TV:

True Beauty

This rom-com features a high school girl who rises to stardom with her expert makeup skills. No one has ever seen her bare face, and she prefers to keep it that way – until Lee Su Ho sees her without makeup. That is just the beginning of their love story. First on Viu, this highly anticipated webtoon turned drama stars Moon Ga Young, Astro’s Cha Eun Woo and Hwang In Yeop.

Mr. Queen

We love a period piece with a twist! The story revolves around Jang Bong Hwan, a chef at the President’s Blue House, and how his world turns upside down when his spirit somehow transcends into the body of a queen from the Joseon period. First on Viu, Mr. Queen is set to make your days even more interesting this year.

Cheat on Me, If You Can

Starring Go Joon and Parasite’s Cho Yeo Jeong, Cheat on Me, If You Can features an unconventional yet intense story about love, marriage, and the guilt one feels from making bad decisions. With a novelist wife obsessed with the idea of killing people further thickening the plot, the turnout of events will leave the viewer on the edge of their seats.

The Penthouse

Achieving high ratings in South Korea, The Penthouse is nail-biting story of an ambitious woman who is determined to do whatever it takes to both enter high society and a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. First on Viu, this drama is the highly anticipated reunion of writer Kim Soon Ok and PD Joo Dong Min, who worked together on the popular SBS drama The Last Empress.

Samsung Smart TVs are made for K-drama marathons. Not only do they come pre-installed with the Viu app, the Samsung Crystal UHD (2020) boasts an upscaling feature to enhance picture-quality to the next best resolution, and customized audio modes so you won’t miss out on the details on your favorite shows and have greater kilig moments.

K-drama fans, now is the best time to level up your viewing experience. Get a free one-year Viu Premium subscription with every purchase of select Samsung TVs, now with more models and sizes to choose from. The promo runs until March 31, 2021.

Visit www.samsung.com/ph for more details.

Get a chance to win the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and more at the Smart’s K-Quiz Night on July 18

Attention K-pop and K-drama fans! Here’s your chance to win the much anticipated BTS Edition Samsung Galaxy S20+ with Smart’s K-Quiz Night on July 18, Saturday at 8 p.m.

Aside from the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition, also up for grabs are Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition.

To join, simply tune into the live online show to be hosted by Patricia Prieto on Smart’s Facebook page.

Jang Ki Yong 1st Fan Meeting Coming To Manila

K-drama fans are on a roll! Korean actor and international model Jang Ki Yong is coming to Manila for the first time this November 17 Sunday at the Samsung Hall (SM Aura) as part of his 2019 JANG KI YONG 1ST FAN MEETING [FILMOGRAPHY] Tour. Exciting on-site activities and up-close interactions await Jang Ki Yong’s fans in Manila as announced by concert and live events promoter Wilbros Live. 

Jang Ki Yong won the hearts of Filipino viewers with his supporting role in “Go Back Couple”, a hit Korean drama series that aired on Abs-Cbn last year. Having started his modeling career with Seoul Fashion Week in 2012, he made his acting debut two years later through the SBS drama "It's OK, It's Love."

After two years, he ventured into TV drama acting through the SBS series “It’s Okay, That’s Love." Jang Ki Yong won the Best Male Actor Award in the 37th MBC Acting Award Drama series for his MBC drama "Come and Hold Me." Early this year - in May 2019, Jang Ki Yong received the Best New Actor for TV at the prestigious 55th Baeksang Arts Awards. In addition to this, he was loved in tvN’s “WWW search word' and made his screen debut with the movie 'Bad Guys: The Movie.' 

Korean Actor JUNG HAE IN Returns to Manila for 'One Summer Night' Fan Meeting Tour

K-drama fans will surely be thrilled to find out that Korean actor Jung Hae In is coming back to Manila on Saturday, September 28, 2019 for his ‘One Summer Night’ Fan Meeting Tour 2019 at the New Frontier Theater. The award-winning Korean actor flew to Manila around the same time last year to spend time with his well-loved fans in the Philippines.

Jung Hae In made his K-drama debut in 2014 via the series Bride of the Century. He eventually gained more popularity in 2017 with his performances in the fantasy romance series While You Were Sleeping and black comedy series Prison Playbook. Then, Jung Hae In bagged his first starring role in Something in the Rain, a 2018 Netflix original series. This year, Hae-In took on the lead role of another Netflix original and romance drama series, One Spring Night.  

For tickets to ‘One Summer Night’ Fan Meeting Tour in Manila, visit TicketNet.com.ph, any TicketNet outlets or Call TicketNet hotline 911-5555.  Presented by Wilbros Live. 

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Love Alarm launches on August 22 on Netflix.

“If you’re in love, Love Alarm will ring, If you’re in love, you cannot hide your feelings.” 

As Love Alarm, an app that tells you if there’s anyone who has a crush on you within a 10-meter radius launches, it quickly becomes a social phenomenon. While everyone talks about it and uses it to test their love and popularity, Jojo is one of the few exceptions as life itself is an uphill battle every day for her. However, Jojo soon faces a love triangle situation between Sun-oh, who she is fond of, and Hye-young, who has had a huge crush on her. 

Kim Jojo, played by Kim So-hyun (Who Are You: School 2015, Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight, Radio Romance) is a girl with positive spirit despite some painful family history, and she finds a new love by using the app. Hwang Sun-oh, played by a new face Song Kang, likes Jojo, and he has it all. He has the look of a model and grew up in a rich family. Lee Hye-yeong, played by another rookie actor Jung Ga-ram, is good friends with Sun-oh, and he also likes Jojo, even before Sun-oh.

Love Alarm is based on a popular Korean webtoon of the same title by Chon Kye-young, whose other works like Unplugged Boy and Audition have a strong following in Korea.

Say Annyeong To "My Korean Jagiya" on GMA

Tonight, GMA Network will be airing their newest series which will combine the fantasies of many right now, Kroean TV series, and the charm and wit of Filipino prime time with MY KOREAN JAGIYA. Headlining this innovative series are Heart Evangelista, and Korean Actor Alexander Lee.

Heart Evangelista plays Gia (Guadalupe Immaculada Asuncion), a K-Series fan who wanted to see her favorite actor Jun Ho which is played by Alexander Lee. The Series will take place in the Philippines and South Korea which will make the experience more authentic.