Why K-Romance Leaves Us Wanting for More: Hear From the Actors Themselves

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K-dramas have an almost mystical allure that captivate audiences worldwide. The intoxicating blend of romance, drama, and fantasy has earned K-dramas a dedicated fanbase that keeps growing with each passing season. But why are audiences falling head over heels for K-Romance? Well, who better to ask than the actors themselves?

 

Where dreams come true

Ever fantasized about bumping into your celebrity crush and experiencing love at first sight? Whether it's a chance encounter on the street or moving next door to your favorite idol, K-Romance brings your wildest dreams to life—just like in Doona! where college freshman Won-jun and former K-pop idol Doona end up sharing a house together.

Watch the teaser here.

 

Yang Se-jong plays the very ordinary Won-jun, who falls in love with Doona, portrayed by Suzy (a former K-pop star herself). Doona is definitely out of Won-jun’s league but as Yang puts it, K-Romance series are special because that’s when “a dream-like love can come to life.” Don’t miss Doona! premiering on October 20, only on Netflix.

 

When opposites attract

K-Romance has a knack for pairing up characters who are polar opposites. Social status, personalities, you name it—they bring together the unlikeliest couples and make their love stories utterly irresistible. Destined with You puts a hotshot lawyer with a lowly civil servant who might hold the key to breaking his family curse. Will fate be able to bridge the gulf in their social status?

 

Revealing the kind of romance shows she enjoys, Cho Bo-ah, who plays civil servant Lee Hong-jo, says: “I love the traditional kind of romance with an unbreakable bond between two completely different people.”

Watch the trailer here.

 

Another K-Romance classic is when enemies turn into lovers, just like in King the Land when an unlikely romance brews between a wealthy hotel heir who hates smiles and his hardworking employee who’s known for her irresistible smile. Former global K-pop idols Jun-ho and Yoona light up the screen with their sizzling chemistry. “Isn’t a risky workplace romance always the best?” says Jun-ho cheekily. “The emotions are so relatable and real because of the office setting. It can happen to you!”

Watch the trailer here.

 

Love that transcends life and time

Ever wonder if love transcends life and death? K-Romance titles explore this with the “time leap” or “rebirth” theme, posing the question: “Would you still love me if we could do it all over again?”

 

For Shin Hye-sun, who stars in See You in My 19th Life, the answer is a resounding yes. She describes true love as a “powerful affection that’s strong enough to bulldoze through your afterlife and still have your heart set on the same person.” Sure enough, Shin portrays a young girl who can endlessly reincarnate but when her 18th life gets cut short, she dedicates the next one to finding her now grown-up childhood crush who does not remember anything.

Watch the trailer here.

 

Similarly, in A Time Called You, Jeon Yeo-been plays a grieving woman who magically travels through time to 1998, where she meets a man remarkably similar to her late love. To Jeon, K-Romance can offer much hope, as it shows that “no matter how far back in time, no matter how different the person seems to appear, if it's destiny, then you will end up together.”

Watch the trailer here.

 

More than just a Rom-Com

K-dramas have evolved into a hybrid of comedy, romance, and even thriller elements. Behind Your Touch follows a psychic vet and a detective as they join forces to crack small-town cases and end up uncovering a chilling serial killer mystery. Playing the vet with the comic superpower that involves touching butts, rom-com queen Han Ji-min quips that it is a “refreshing new take on love.”

 

Watch the trailer here.

 

With K-Romance gaining global popularity, Netflix has a trove of love stories waiting for you. From heartwarming classics to thrilling time-travel adventures, there’s a K-drama palette for every romantic soul. So, why not dive into this delightful world and find your own reason to get hooked?

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Hot-selling HONOR 90 Lite 5G is now available nationwide for only Php 12,990!

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HONOR 90 Lite 5G is now officially available in-stores and online alongside HONOR X6a, HONOR X5 Plus, and HONOR Pad X9 starting October 1!

Still on the success train of HONOR 90 5G, HONOR has officially made its equally powerful successor HONOR 90 Lite 5G available nationwide for only Php 12,990! Launched together with the HONOR X6a, HONOR X5 Plus, and HONOR Pad X9, the four devices hit stores starting October 1, 2023.

(L2R) HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, GTM Manager Steven Yan, Country Manager Sean Yuan, HONOR Star Julie Anne San Jose, Vice President Stephen Cheng, National Training Head Jaynard Lamarca, and Sr. PR Officer Denis Santos

“We are extremely happy with the reception of the consumers with our four new products especially now that all of them are available in-store and online. These four devices truly cater to different needs of our market at a very affordable price. Head on now to your nearest HONOR Experience and Partner Stores or online to get yours,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

The event was well-attended by guests from the media, partners, and was officiated by HONOR Philippines General Manager Sean Yuan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, and GTM Manager Steven Yan. Guests were also treated to a back-to-back performance by HONOR star Julie Anne San Jose.

HONOR 90 Lite 5G with reliable 100MP Ultra Camera and Super Storage

An equally capable HONOR 90 5G successor, the HONOR 90 Lite 5G features an impressive 8GB RAM and 256GB super storage with 4500mAh battery to keep users online and connected throughout the day. It also boasts a rear 100MP triple camera system, featuring a 100MP Main Camera to capture the smallest details in any complicated scene, a 5MP Wide & Depth Camera and 2MP Macro Camera for capturing majestic landscape shots and intimate closeups. The 16MP front camera also ensures users can take captivating selfies with defined and enhanced colors.

Camera smartphones under 7K!

Launched on September 26, HONOR X6a and HONOR X5 Plus was also made available for only Php 6,990 and Php 5,490 respectively – making affordable camera smartphones within reach of the Filipinos. Both HONOR X6a and X5 Plus have a very capable 50MP Main Camera – rarely seen in smartphones within the same price range – allowing users to capture their life moments in vivid detail, day and night. On the front, the 5MP Front Camera produces high-quality images that can be instantly shared with friends and family.

HONOR Pad X9 – the tablet of your dreams

Much to the surprise of HONOR fans, HONOR Pad X9 was unveiled with a price tag of only Php 11,990 that comes with a FREE Premium HONOR Keyboard worth Php 2,499. This hot-selling table prides a revolutionary 11.5" 120Hz 2K Fullview Display, a Surround 6 Speakers, and a 4G RAM + 128GB ROM Large Storage Capacity. With these, you can now see more and enjoy more while enjoying an impressive refresh rate, definition, and performance!

Enjoy these smart devices now and get it from your nearest HONOR Experience and Partners stores or online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop! HONOR 90 Lite 5G – Lazada (https://bit.ly/H90Lite5GLaz), Shopee (https://bit.ly/H90Lite5GShopee), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/3ZleihW). HONOR X6a – Lazada (https://bit.ly/X6aLaz), Shopee (https://bit.ly/X6aShopee), TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTokX6a). HONOR X5 Plus – Lazada (https://bit.ly/X5PlusLaz), Shopee (https://bit.ly/X5PlusShopee), TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTokX5Plus). HONOR Pad X9 – Lazada (https://bit.ly/PadX9Laz), Shopee (https://bit.ly/PadX9Shopee), TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTokPadX9).

For more updates and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/

Y.O.U Beauty Shares The Importance Of A Good Makeup Base

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It’s all About the Base. 

Every day we see a lot of people using make-up around the world. It may be to enhance one’s features, accentuate one’s natural beauty, or encapsulate our statement on beauty. Whatever the reason why you put make-up it is important to start with a good healthy canvas.

Whether you are going for an effortlessly no-makeup look or leaning towards bold and playful make-up trends, the best starting point to achieve any look is a good base make-up. Base makeup helps to equalize the color of our skin and adds radiance to our skin. It also helps to smoothen our skin and emphasize the colors and pigments that we add to our faces to complete our look.

Y.O.U Beauty believes in the importance of having good and healthy skin as the base of a great makeup look. That’s why the brand continues to deliver skincare-infused cosmetic products that will deliver pigment while providing our skin the nourishment it deserves. Here we run down a simple and easy guide to work on your base make-up to achieve the look that you are going for.

1. Prep Your Skin

It is important to first prep your skin, before applying your base make-up, this will keep your skin hydrated and moisturized for a supple and less patchy makeup look. Choosing a moisturizer with ceramides can help to lock in moisture. Y.O.U Radiance Up! Deep Moisturizing Cream is a choice of moisturizer as it doesn’t only moisturize your skin but it also strengthens and supports skin barrier function thanks to Ceramide 1-3-6.

2. Color Correct

If you have dark circles, acne marks, and dark spots it will help to apply a color corrector first before putting your foundation. Color corrector helps to neutralize and balance out skin discoloration that concealers and foundation may not completely cover. Y.O.U Cloud Touch Correcting Concealer Palette is a multi-functional creamy concealer that provides two corrective colors and two concealer shades that can correct and conceal blemishes. It has Ceramide and Centella Asiatica that help to hydrate and improve the skin barrier.

3. Apply Foundation

Finding the right shade for your skin tone can make all the difference. Swatch your foundation first on your jawline if it blends on your skin you’ve found your perfect match. If you are looking for a light to medium coverage foundation Y.O.U Cloud Touch Blurring Skin Tint may work for you it is a lightweight skincare-infused blurring liquid foundation designed for acne prone skin, enriched with Ceramide and Centella Asiatica Extract that instantly delivers soft-focused skin filter effect.

4. Conceal

If you still have blemishes that are visible after putting on a foundation, a good concealer can help give your skin that flawless look. Apply Y.O.U NoutriWear+ Complete Cover Concealer on areas that need extra coverage like under the eyes and dark spots. It is formulated with advanced Litestay™ technology, Immortelle C-lock Essence, and Centella Asiatica to boost skin elasticity, hydrate, and calm skin.

5. Set

Setting powder helps your makeup base to last all day, it can also help to control excess oil, give your base extra coverage, and add radiance to your face. Y.O.U Noutriwear Airy Fit Loose Powder can help to prolong you makeup and control sebum up to 24H. It has Centella Asiatica and Immortelle Flower Extract that helps boost collagen production and hydrates our skin.

6. Lock

Makeup setting spray can help your makeup to look on point, it helps you to prolong your makeup base and prevent it from sliding and creasing. Y.O.U NoutriWear+ Makeup Stay Lock Mist is a nourishing setting spray, with a film-forming ingredient Filmexel®, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Immortelle C- lock Essence, effectively helps lock in makeup for up to 12 hours.

It is important that we take care of our skin, whatever our reason in putting on makeup always remember that a good skin starts with proper skincare routine. Check out the latest products and offering from Y.O.U Beauty through @youbeauty_ph on Instagram and Tiktok, get the latest deals on our official stores in Shopee, Lazada,Tiktok Shop or visit select Watsons, SM Beauty, Robinsons Department Store, Metro Retail, LCC Department Store, Gainsano Capital Group, Prince Retail Group, KCC, Mart one and The Landmark.

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Ed Sheeran to play two sold special shows at London's Royal Albert Hall on 18th & 19th November

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Ed Sheeran announced last month on the Autumn Variations -“Last autumn, I found that my friends and I were going through so many life changes. After the heat of the summer, everything either calmed, settled, fell apart, came to a head or imploded.”

https://es.lnk.to/autumnvariations 

“When I went through a difficult time at the start of last year, writing songs helped me understand my feelings and come to terms with what was going on, and when I learned about my friend’s different situations, I wrote songs, some from their perspectives, some from mine, to capture how they and I viewed the world at that time. There were highs of falling in love and new friendships among lows of heartbreak, depression, loneliness and confusion.”

“My dad and brother told me about a composer called Elgar, who composed ‘Enigma Variations’, where each of the 14 compositions were about a different one of his friends. This is what inspired me to make this album. When I recorded Subtract with Aaron Dessner, we clicked immediately. We wrote and recorded non-stop and this album was born out of that partnership. I feel he has captured the feeling of autumn so wonderfully in his sonics and I hope everyone loves it as much as I do.”

Ed Sheeran will play two sold out shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the 18th and 19th November. Set to perform his upcoming album ‘Autumn Variations’ in full on both nights - where Ed will also be accompanied by a live band and string section - it will be the only remaining chance to see him perform in the UK this year.

Autumn Variations tracklisting:

1. Magical

2. England

3. Amazing

4. Plastic Bag

5. Blue

6. American Town

7. That’s On Me

8. Page

9. Midnight

10. Spring

11. Punchline

12. When Will I Be Alright

13. The Day I Was Born

14. Head > Heels

Guess who joined the Flip Side? Meet the top content creators and trailblazers who have joined #TeamGalaxy

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Samsung has officially launched its highly anticipated Galaxy foldable devices — the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 in the Philippines at Conrad Manila, where they also unveiled the latest members of #TeamGalaxy. Meet your favorite celebrities and the nation’s top content creators and find out what convinced them to join the Flip Side!

Catriona Gray: The Galaxy Z Fold5 allows you to do everything in one place

Beauty queen, TV personality, singer, youth advocate, and art ambassador Catriona Gray has officially joined the Flip Side! For a multi-hyphenate whose schedule is always full, the Galaxy Fold5 is the perfect device for Catriona, who loves the phone’s big screen, multi-tasking capabilities and the S Pen that fits perfectly in her pocket.

“It allows you to do everything in one place. So, instead of needing your PC or a tablet, it’s all in your phone. I can take Zoom calls and stand the phone up so I can just angle it at any angle while on videos and I can also take down notes on the same device!” Catriona exclaimed.

As a content creator herself, the Galaxy Z Fold5’s biggest screen yet bestowed her the efficiency in performing multiple tasks with its versatile Multi-window feature for all apps. Not only does the Galaxy Z Fold5 give Catriona a PC-like experience in her pocket, she was also very impressed with its cameras and how easy it is to navigate when editing, “When I’m taking photos, the camera is really crisp and registers great color and contrast.”

AC Bonifacio: Galaxy Z Flip5 – the coolest content creation phone for Gen Zs

International dance sensation, singer, actress and now the new Team Galaxy ambassador AC Bonifacio is over the moon with the sleek design and color of the Galaxy Z Flip5 (the mint is her favorite!). AC described how much easier it is to create content and live independently with the pro-grade camera of the Galaxy Flip5 that comes with its unique FlexCam.

“It's helped me a lot. For the past few months, I've been much more independent than I usually am. Whenever I need to do any type of content or when I work out sometimes, it's nice to have the Flex Mode. I can just watch what I need to watch and I know it's steady also on the floor.”

AC definitely recommends the Galaxy Z Flip5 to Gen Zs, “It's super cool. Now that it's back, it gives you the feeling of that '90s flip phone, and at the same time, it gives you that Gen Z feeling because you have the content creation on it, the camera quality, gaming, everything all in one.”

Patricia Prieto: With the Galaxy Z Flip5, all you need is your phone and yourself

A fashion, travel/lifestyle blogger and content creator, Patricia Prieto can’t get over how wonderful her trip to Korea went for Unpacked - with the Galaxy Z Flip5 helping her capture every moment even when she was by herself.

“[With] the FlexCam, even if you're using the selfie camera, it's still so good. I can go to events by myself and not have to worry about a thing because I can just put it on a flat surface and take a photo of myself,” Patricia added.

She also shared how easy it was to sync up with the latest Galaxy Watch6, “ I was like, wow, I can do this. I can record by just using my watch. It was so easy.”

And after taking photos and videos, Patricia loves how easy it was to share these with the Quick Share feature and the high quality of photos when they were rendered even after transferring the files. “It's still as crisp. As clear, as vibrant as when you first record it.”

Michelle Dee: A phone that matches her productivity drive and elevates the experience

A multi-hyphenate as well, Miss Philippines Universe 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee finds that having a phone that can match her productivity-beast self is indispensable. Creative and entrepreneurial, she’s ecstatic about the newly redesigned S Pen and the multi-window that comes with the Galaxy Z Fold5’s huge screen when unfolded. “It has a great form factor that will make your life so much more convenient and your workflow so much more efficient… your productivity that's already at 100% just gets bumped up to 200% at that point.”

For Michelle, Samsung’s flagship foldable phone is truly the best in class. She describes the new aluminum bezels as sleeker and classier and even highlights, “The gap between the foldable screens is basically non-existent. I used to carry two phones, and now I don't have to because the Fold5 is able to handle everything that I need to do.”

Nico Bolzico: Galaxy Watch6 series – your wellness partner

A fitness and wellness buff, entrepreneur and social media superstar, Nico Bolzico, is thrilled to explore everything the latest Galaxy Watch6 can offer. “There is a new way of training that is related to your heart rate. It's not how fast you run but how to maintain your heart rate within two bands. Because I can check that with the Samsung watch, I'm very excited to try that.”

Nico also finds it essential to have a feature that monitors his sleep, especially for dads like him, “Sleeping, it's a luxury today. So having [a] good quality of sleep and being able to monitor not only how much but how my sleep quality is, [is] very relevant because sleep is as important as training and eating. So sleep is one of those pillars that you need for your overall wellness.”

Camille Co: With the Galaxy Tab S9 series, you won’t miss out on anything!

From blogging to vlogging about fashion, beauty, travel and so much more, Camille Co juggles a hectic lifestyle as a content creator, wife and mom – so the Galaxy S Tab9 and its new features that support one’s creativity and productivity are set to become her new besties.

As a fashion designer who loves drawing and writing by hand, it’s no surprise that the S Pen captivated Camille – especially as it now comes with an IP68 rating for water resistance, "I'm not scared of using it outdoors because it's really built to last.

It's the most powerful Tab yet. I love that I'm able to bring it out with me anywhere.”

Would she recommend the Galaxy Tab S9 series? “I definitely think creatives would love this, especially now that Good Notes is available on Android. I'm a Good Notes user as well, so I really love it. Whenever I design for my multiple brands and all my different deliverables, I do it on Good Notes. Because it's so powerful, we can even edit their videos just right on the tab.”

Along with DJ CRWN who served up upbeat music for the crowd, lifestyle content creators and fashion trendsetters such as Marina Summers, Melissa Gatchalian, Lexi Mendiola, Trasienne Estrada, Rex Atienza, Candy Gamos, Liam Labroy, Rocio Escano, JM Yrreverre, Marga Nicolas, Nicole De La Cruz, Chynna Beverly Lim, Lance De Ocampo, Bea Arboleda, Sofia Manzano and Deegee Razon were also present as new members of Team Galaxy

Also there to join the Flip Side are music, photography and film enthusiasts such as Leila Alcasid, Curtismith, Jaz Reyes, Shaira Luna, Jilson Tiu, Renee De Guzman, Patrick Diokno, Andrea Beldua and Jolo Luarca III.

The launch event wouldn’t be complete without personalities in wellness and technology. Spotted in attendance were Katz Salao, Marjo Salazar, Ida Paras, Jo Sebastian, Tim Nutrition, Coach Rio, Hannah Bacani, Tik Rosquillo, Joanne Villablanca, Gino Quillamor, Lea Inocian and Aryanna Epperson.

Are you ready to join the Flip Side too? Check out the latest Galaxy devices and get ready for the numerous surprises that await on the Flip Side. Order now! Visit any Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, Abenson.com and MXMemoXpress.com.

https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5/

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https://www.samsung.com/ph/tablets/galaxy-tab-s9/

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For more information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/.