TAKING the Hallyu celebration online, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and the Philippine Kpop Convention Inc. have teamed up for “Happy Hallyu Day 4: A Virtual Party,” an online event also sponsored by the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE), Hallyu Com-On, and Korean government’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Note even though the fourth installment of the annual free event goes online this year for everyone’s safety amid the pandemic, it would still continue to feature everything Hallyu or the Korean Wave.
Two Saturdays are dedicated just for pure K-Wave entertainment as “Happy Hallyu Day 4” will be happening on Aug. 22 and 29, 7 pm, via Facebook Live on PKCI’s page.
Expect hot K-Pop performances, exciting K-Talks, fun interviews, games, and prizes during the event, as well as appearances of these distinguished personalities online and on television.
Admired in the local Kpop community, Venisse Siy and Mykee Li prepared a soulful medley while the De Guzman Brothers will give their mix of KHiphop and KPop performances.
Appearing in Korean dramas and films like “Romantic Doctor 2,” “My Little Hero,” and “Missing,” the Filipina personality, Cherish Unni, will share her experiences as an actress in Korea.
Slated to debut soon, a five-member boy group and an eight-member girl group, or collectively known as the Star Hunt Academy Trainees will showcase their talents in singing, rapping, and dancing in the K-community.
A Koreanophile for 17 years, Kring Kim will talk about how being a Hallyu fan has helped her as an on-cam talent, content creator, and director.
Kpop Dance Diva, Dasuri Choi, is all set with her powerful moves and a quick Kpop dance tutorial while ABS-CBN’s “I Love OPM” Grand Champion and “Oppa Heartthrob” Yohan King is ready to serenade fans.
“PBB” housemates’ Kawaii-daughter, Kaori Oinuma, and the Konnichi-Wonder Vlogger, Fumiya Sankai are also joining to spazz with their co-EXO-Ls and co-ONCEs respectively.
The award-winning boy group SB19 will once again grace the event to perform their latest songs, plus share their journey from starting with Kpop covers to being P-pop idols.
Completing the Hallyu fix are the speakers’ segments wherein they will talk about Hangul in the digital world, must Visit K-Drama locations, latest K-Beauty tips, and easy Korean comfort food and its health benefits. ‘OG’ Hallyu fans were also invited to share their stories of being in the fandom for many years.
Hosted by the rising Korean MC in the Philippines, Kyungmin Kim, “Happy Hallyu Day 4: A Virtual Party” is in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC), Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE), Hallyu Com-On, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, And Tourism.
