Sarah Geronimo, Top of Big Bang Collaborate for Kakao Talk (TVC Video)

Asia's Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo and Top from the K-POP sensation Big Bang did a recent collaboration for Korea’s no. 1 mobile social application KakaoTalk, which is now in the Philippines.

Sarah Geronimo and Top of Big Bang, as brand ambassadors of Kakao Talk, had shot for a TV commercial which is now airing in the country. In the said TVC ad for the social app, Top used Kakao Talk to call Sarah for free. "Whatya doing now?" Top asked Sarah in his low natural tone.

KakaoTalk, just like other mobile social app, is free of charge. It’s available on iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Bada and PC. It allows users to send messages, pictures, video, URLs, contact details and schedule. It also supports voice call and group call with as much as 5 people.

The app currently has over 100 million users, with a maximum daily traffic of 5.2 billion messages (as of early this year). Watch Sarah Geronimo and Big Bang's Top in the newest Kakao Talk TVC below.

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Big Bang and Rhum Rockfest Artists Cover MYX Magazine Issue 32 (January 2013)

MYX Magazine welcomes 2013 with a huge bang giving every music lover the best in OPM and K-Pop featuring Rhum Rockfest artists and Big Bang back-to-back on the cover of MYX Mag’s 32nd issue.

Rhum Rockfest artists Wolfgang, Kamikazee, Parokya Ni Edgar, Rico Blanco and Urbandub share their 3-city tour attended by 150,000 fans proving that Filipino music is still very much alive and kicking.

K-Pop’s rapid rise in the Philippines is also featured through the cover debut of South Korean male group Big Bang where their fans can relive Taeyang, G-Dragon, TOP, Daesung and Seungri’s epic performances in their recent Manila concert. A bonus Big Bang poster is also included inside the mag.

To continue with the Korean fever, read through the story of the YouTube billionaire and the “Gangnam Style” hitmaker, PSY.

Also inside the mag is the most anticipated tour of the Eraserheads in New Jersey where MYX Channel Manager Mila Labendia gives an inside scoop at the E-heads’ performance at The Armory.

New MYX VJs K.A., Michelle and Michael also share their own MYXperiences on this issue! Read through VJ K.A.’s rare experience with Maroon 5, VJ Michael’s MYXclusive phone interview with One Direction’s Zayn Malik and VJ Michelle’s USA trip and Madonna concert experience.

Also discover YouTube’s “Random Girl” Zendee Rose Tenerefe and Greyson Chance’s third visit in the Philippines bringing with him a new song and “voice”.

In the local music scene, be inspired by Chicosci, Sponge Cola and Callalily as they share how they gave birth to some of their most exciting records yet and know more about hip hop artists Loonie and Abra.

Start your year right by grabbing copies of the newest MYX Magazine Issue 32 for only 95 pesos, now available on newsstands nationwide.

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Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA) Winners

The 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA), the most anticipated Asian awards show in the region happened November 30 at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. 

The 2012 MAMA, organized by Mnet Media, was attended by the hottest K-Pop artists in town including Big Bang, PSY, Super Junior, SISTAR and Wang Lee Hom with the hottest Korean top stars like Jung Woo Sung, Song Seung Heon, Song Joong Ki, Yoon Eun Hye, and Han Chae Young. Hongkong superstar Jackie Chan, rapper B.o.B, and American Idol alumnus Adam Lambert also graced the event.

Sarah Geronimo became the first Filipino to win the Best Asian Artist award (Philippines) at MAMA. She shared the award with other Asian artists from Japan, Vietnam, China and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Big Bang and SISTAR bagged the Best Male and Female Group, respectively, beating Super Junior and 2NE1.

The Daesang (3 grand awards) went to Big Bang (Artist of the Year), Super Junior (Album of the Year- Sexy Free & Single) and PSY (Song of the Year - Gangnam Style).

Here is the complete list of winners of the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA):

Best New Female Artist Ailee	Best New Male Artist Busker Busker
Best Female Artist IU	Best Male Artist G-Dragon
Best Female Group SISTAR	Best Male Group Big Bang
Best Collaboration Performance  Hyuna and Hyunseung - Trouble Maker	Best OST Seo In Guk & Jung Eun Ji - All for You (Reply 1997)
Best Music Video PSY - Gangnam Style	Best Rap Performance Epik High - Up
Best Band Performance Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending	Best Dance Performance – Solo PSY - Gangnam Style
Best Dance Performance – Male Group SHINee – Sherlock	Best Dance Performance  – Female Group f(x) - Electric Shock
Best Vocal Performance – Solo K.Will - I need you	Best Vocal Performance – Group Davichi - Will Think of You
Best Global Group – Female KARA	Best Global Group – Male Super Junior
SONG OF THE YEAR PSY - Gangnam Style	ARTIST OF THE YEAR Big Bang
BEST ASIAN ARTIST Wang Leehom Philippines: Sarah Geronimo Japan: AKB48 Vietnam: My Tam Indonesia: Agnes Monica Singapore: Taufik Batisah China: Li Yuchun	ALBUM OF THE YEAR Sexy Free & Single – SUPER JUNIOR
	best new asian artist New Asian Artist Group - EXO China: TimeZ Thailand: Natthew
Mnet PD’s Choice Award B.A.P.	Rookie of the Year EXO
International/Global Favorite Artist Psy	Style in Music Ga In of Brown Eyed Girls
Guardian Angel Worldwide Performer Award Big Bang	Best Line Award Super Junior

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2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Livestream on MYXph.com

The 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA), the most anticipated Asian awards show in the region will be happening this November 30 at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. As the proud Philippine partner of the 2012 MAMA, MYX will be covering the live action straight from Hong Kong.

On November 30, starting at 4:00 PM, MYX VJs Chino and Bianca will take you through the event straight from the red carpet to the main show! For Filipino K-Pop fans living abroad, you can also watch the 2012 MAMA through its LIVESTREAM on MYXph.com at 4:00 PM Manila Time.

Huge K-Popstars are expected to perform including Big Bang, PSY, Super Junior, SISTAR and Wang Lee Hom. Hottest Korean top stars like Jung Woo Sung ("Asphalt Man", "Padam Padam"), Song Seung Heon ("Autumn In My Heart", "East Of Eden"), Song Joong Ki ("My Fair Lady", "Sungkyunkwan Scandal"), Yoon Eun Hye ("Princess Hours", "1st Shop Of Coffee Prince"), and Han Chae Young ("Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang", "My Girl") will also be part of the event.

Aside from Korean stars, Hong Kong martial arts superstar Jackie Chan, American Idol runner up Adam Lambert and rapper B.o.B are also going to be a part of the festivities!

Don't miss the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) live on MYX this November 30 at 4 PM and the livestream (with chat and translation) also starting at 4 PM Manila time.

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Sandara Park Now in Manila, to Guest at Big Bang Concert?

Korean pop star and former ABS-CBN talent Sandara Park is now in the country and there are speculations that Dara will be guesting at the Big Bang Alive Concert tonight (October 24) at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

Dara of the popular K-Pop group 2NE1 arrived in Manila Monday night (October 22), hours after the arrival of Korean boy band Big Bang and YG Dancers in the country. Her arrival also made the hashtag #MABUHAYDARA trend on Twitter on Tuesday.

In her official Twitter account on Tuesday, Park posted the photo above with her having fun with a Korean guy at Greenhills in San Juan. "Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat! Ang aga ko nagising! Have a nice day!," Dara tweeted.

There are also reports that Dara hanged out with Big Bang on Tuesday night at Gerry's Grill in Tagaytay.

With the confirmation that Sandara Park is indeed in Manila, fans are now expecting that she will be a surprise guest later at the Big Bang concert. Since 2NE1 and Big Bang are under the same management company, it can happen.

Dara is being shipped to G-Dragon (the team popularly known as DaraGon) whom he had a duet in the song Hello. Dara also  appeared in the music video of I'm Sorry where she was even shown having a kissing scene with Big Bang member T.O.P.

Tagged as one of the most successful Asian acts in the world, the five-man group is expected to sing songs from their newest album “Alive” in the Manila concert. After their Manila concert, Big Bang is expected to fly to Malaysia for their concert on October 27.

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Video: Big Bang Arrives in Manila for the BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 on October 24

KPOP sensation BIGBANG arrived in Manila, Philippines today, October 22 for the Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 concert to be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, October 24.

Big Bang members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Seungri, Daesung and Taeyang arrived at the NAIA Terminal 1  around 3:30 PM aboard Flight CI703 from Taiwan, the previous stop of their Alive Galaxy Tour before the Philippines.

Big Bang received a warm welcome from Filipino fans who patiently waited for the coming of their idols. The fans (known as VIPs) were reportedly singing BigBang's hits while waiting for them. The hashtag #MABUHAYBIGBANG also trended on Twitter as fans constantly share their excitement for the coming of Big Bang.

Big Bang is reportedly staying at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. In fact, a fan had taken a video of them entering the said hotel. Watch the video below:

Video courtesy of YouTube user pasawayjulz

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Angeline Quinto and Julie Ann San Jose on the Cover of MYX Mag June 2012 Issue

Rising stars Angeline Quinto and Julie Ann San Jose are back-to-back on the cover of MYX magazine June 2012 issue. Inside the MYX mag, Angeline reveals her hard path to stardom and her struggle to become the diva she dreams to become while Julie Ann shares her secrets to success.

This jam-packed issue of MYX magazine also features a one-on-one interview with Greyson Chance and Carly Jae Repsen's success after that big hit Call Me Maybe.

Also get the latest scoops from Jay Park, sisters Krissy and Ericka, party rockin' LMFAO, The Maine and returning KPOP sensation, BIG BANG.

Grab your copy of MYX mag June 2012 issue with Julie Ann and Angeline on the cover for only P95.

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