Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo’ Star Kim Ji Soo Debuts in PH Showbiz, Joins ‘Black Rider’ Cast

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South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo is set to make Philippine debut as a cast member of GMA 7’s hit primetime series “Black Rider.” Best known for his memorable and lovable roles in popular K-dramas such as “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” as the 14th Prince, “Strong Girl Bong-soon,” and “My First First Love,” Ji Soo will portray Adrian Park, a half-Filipino, half-Korean professional killer.

A teaser video recently released on social media showcases Kim Ji Soo’s impressive handgun skills in a scene alongside Yassi Pressman’s character, Vanessa Romero. The clip also highlights a dramatic encounter with the show’s antagonists, led by Calvin Magallanes, played by Jon Lucas. The teaser has already generated significant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting his appearance on the show.

Kim Ji Soo’s dedication to his craft is evident as he continues to improve his English and learn Filipino, immersing himself in his character and the local culture as soon as he lands here in the country.

Ji Soo’s acting career in the Philippines is being spearheaded by Kathleen Dy-Go, Managing Director of Universal Records Philippines in partnership with Korean agency SHOW Co. Ltd. led by Geong Seong Han aka Tatang Robin. She expressed her enthusiasm for Ji Soo’s new venture: “With the help of Tatang Robin and his company SHOW, we saw an opportunity for Kim Ji Soo to showcase his skills and reinvent himself here in the Philippines while honing his English. We seized the chance to cast him in GMA’s ‘Black Rider,’ seeing it as the perfect platform for his talents.”

She also added that this collaboration marks a significant step in Ji Soo’s career, expanding his reach to the vibrant and dynamic Philippine entertainment industry. “The Philippines has a vibrant entertainment industry that appreciates diverse talent and fresh narratives, making Kim Ji Soo a great fit,” Dy-Go also shared. “We’re impressed with Ji Soo’s previous work and saw the potential for him to make a significant impact here.”

Old and new fans are in for a treat and should watch out for more projects from Kim Ji Soo in the future.

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Get to Know Korean Actor-Singer Kim Won Shik

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Korean actor-singer Kim Won Shik is no stranger to the Philippine entertainment scene. Since he lived in the country for six and a half years, he’s familiar with local showbiz and Filipino celebrities.

Kim Won Shik opens up about his journey in the entertainment industry and how he landed a role in the Philippine adaptation of “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” in the latest cover of Metro Man.

In the cover story published on Metro.Style, Won Shik shared that he got scouted to be an idol trainee after helping his sister out to watch Park Shin Hye’s fan meet in Manila. This opportunity also led him to become a part of popular Korean series such as “True Beauty,” “Love Like a K-drama,” and “Alchemy of Souls.”

This rising artist considers the Philippines his second home

Prior to his acting projects, he lived in the Philippines with his sister for six years where he became fluent in English and Filipino.

He also described the country as his “second home” and expressed his love for the popular Pinoy meal liempo or pork belly.

He is now set to captivate the hearts of viewers as he portrays the role of Daniel Park in “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” which he describes as a rival of Paulo Avelino’s character.

“It was hard for me to act because it’s totally different. But I did my best and I put more effort into it. The whole ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’ team/family helped me a lot to finish it,” said Won Shik.

Aside from acting, he also showcased his musical talent as he recorded the series’ soundtrack “To Be With You,” which is available now on digital streaming platforms.

Check out Won Shik’s Metro Man latest cover story. For more exclusive articles, follow @metrodotstyle on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok as well as Metro Magazine @metromagph on Instagram and Twitter and @Metro.Magazine on Facebook, or visit Metro.Style.

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Lee Minho greets Filipinos as the newest addition to the SMDC family

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Korean superstar Lee Minho greets Filipinos as the newest addition to the SM Development Corporation (SMDC) family. The country's leading property developer releases an exclusive video greeting from Lee Minho, who was recently named the Most Favorite Actor in the 2023 Hallyu Wave Abroad Survey.

Watch the clip on SMDC's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/LMHGreetsFilipinoFans

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Get Closer with Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin this July via Smart Hallyu Hangouts

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Here's how you can virtually meet Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin this via Smart Hallyu Hangouts

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is bringing Filipino fans closer to their favorite Korean superstars through Smart Hallyu Hangouts, a series of online shows where subscribers can watch their idols.

Smart Hallyu Hangouts pilots on July 16 with multi-awarded Korean actress and Smart Signature endorser Son Ye Jin while Hyun Bin takes on the Smart Hallyu Hangouts stage on July 31.

It’s the closest thing fans can get to a physical fan meet during the pandemic, where they get a chance to virtually watch Son Ye Jin through a live feed from South Korea.

“I may not be able to meet you all in person, but I’m thankful for this opportunity through virtually. I wish we can all meet with a smile soon, so until then, please stay safe and healthy,” said Son Ye Jin in a previous video message.

“As we continue to bring our subscribers closer to their passions through simple and easy ways using our fast and reliable network, we are launching the Smart Hallyu Hangouts series with Son Ye Jin in the first virtual show to give fans the best experience despite the limitations of the pandemic. We prepared a very special episode for you guys so hope to see you all there,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.

It will be recalled that Smart made the inevitable a reality when Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin teamed up for a commercial film back in February. The project marked the first time the two superstars were seen together since the massive success of Crash Landing On You.

How to watch Smart Hallyu Hangouts

For both Smart Hallyu Hangouts episodes, Smart Prepaid, Smart Bro Prepaid, and Prepaid Home WiFi customers who register via the link on the microsite and redeem any Giga reward using GigaPoints are eligible to join the promo.

For Smart Signature subscribers at Plan S (999) and up and Smart Bro Postpaid subscribers, a registration link will be available on July 6, 2021. You may register for the raffle promo from July 6-8, 2021.

For the complete details on how to score tickets to these events, you may visit this link: https://smart.com.ph/Pages/smart-hallyu-hangouts.

Powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network

Smart Hallyu Hangouts is powered by Smart, the country’s mobile data network as reported by third-party mobile internet analytics firm Ookla® and Opensignal.

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, named Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network in the second half of 2020 after it achieved a Speed Score™ of 24.99, with average speeds of 20.08 Mbps for download, and 7.42 Mbps for upload, based on 3,915,679 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest®. Ookla has also cited Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network for three years in a row now.

Smart has also scored a rare sweep in the April 2021 Philippines Mobile Network Experience Awards* by independent analytics firm Opensignal, beating the competition across all metrics in three essential aspects of service: Coverage (4G Coverage Experience, 4G Availability), Speed (Download and Upload Speed) and Experience (Games, Video and Voice app). This is the first time an operator in the Philippines won decisively in all categories.

Smart also enables subscribers to level up their digital experience with Smart 5G’s super-fast speeds and ultra-low latency powered by the country’s most extensive 5G network with over 3,000 sites.