My Girlfriend is a Gumiho Returns on ABS-CBN this March 17 (Full Trailer)

The "hoi hoi couple" is back! Witness a different kind of love story in the hit romantic Asianovela My Girlfriend is a Gumiho returning on ABS-CBN this March 17.

Hitting Philippine shores for the first time in 2011, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho chronicles the story of Gu Mi Ho, a nine-tailed fox (gumiho) who wanted to be a human being. She will meet Cha Dae Woong, an instrument to realize her goal. However, everything will change as they develop feelings toward each other.

How far can Mi Ho (Shin Min-ah) go in order to get what she's been wanting all her lifetime? Will Dae Woong (Lee Seung-gi) love Miho even though she is a gumiho? Can they sacrifice everything for their love?

"Don't miss the exciting return of My Girlfriend is a Gumiho this Monday (March 17), 5:15 PM on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold replacing Skip Beat. Watch the full trailer below.

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Lee Min Ho Returns to Manila this March 2014

Korean superstar Lee Min Ho is coming back to Manila this March 2014 courtesy of clothing and lifestyle brand Bench. The actor is an endorser of the said Filipino global brand.

"IT'S OFFICIAL! @ActorLeeMinHo is coming back to Manila on March!" Bench posted on its official Twitter account on Valentine's Day.

Lee Min Ho’s March 2014 visit to the Philippines will be his third time in the country. His first visit to the Philippines was in November 2012 for the Benchsetter Fun Meet at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. He then returned July 2013 for the Manila leg of his My Everything World Tour.

Lee Min Ho rose to fame after starring as Gu Jun Pyo in the hit Korean remake Boys Over Flowers aired over ABS-CBN. The network also acquired his other Korean dramas, Personal Preference (aka Perfect Match), City Hunter and the historical drama Faith.

His latest Korean drama series The Heirs (aka The Inheritors), which is one of the highest-rating dramas last year, will also air on ABS-CBN soon.

The said series paired Lee Min Ho with Park Shin Hye (You're Beautiful, Heartstrings) and was also popular across Asia, having written by the maker of Secret Garden and A Gentleman's Dignity and featuring other popular Korean idols. 

The Heirs also won for Lee Min Ho several awards in Korea. 

Are you excited to see Lee Min Ho in the flesh? Follow @benchtm for more updates on Lee Min Ho Manila meet this March.

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When A Man Falls In Love Finale (Jan 31): Will Mia Let Anthony Marry Another Girl?

After everything they have been through, Mia and Anthony finally end up together. Anthony, however, is marrying a different girl in the much-awaited finale of “When a Man Falls in Love.”

Anthony decides to accept Sheree’s proposal and settles down with his colleague, who has been chasing him for many years. Mia, on the other hand, continues to regret letting go of Anthony. As everyone prepares for the big day, authorities are still investigating Anthony for alleged murder. 

Will truth finally prevail for Anthony? Will Mia give up and let Anthony marry Sheree? What can possibly happen to stop the marriage? 

Don’t miss the finale of “When a Man Falls in Love,” this Friday (Jan 31), after “The Legal Wife” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Pure Love ABS-CBN Remake Stars Alex Gonzaga and Arjo Atayde

ABS-CBN will be doing a remake of the hit Koreanovela Pure Love (aka 49 Days) which was shown in the Philippines 2 years ago. The ABS-CBN Philippine adaptation will star Arjo Atayde and Alex Gonzaga.

Arjo Atayde confirmed his team up with Alex Gonzaga in the Pure Love remake via an interview with entertainment site Pep.ph saying that he was surprised with the project. 

"Nakakatuwa, kasi alam ko na marami ang nakakapanood ng Pure Love noong ini-air pa lang ito sa ABS-CBN. Wala akong clue na makakasama ako sa local adaptation nito," revealed Arjo, who recently won Best Supporting Actor (Drama) in the 2013 Star Awards for TV for his role in the afternoon soap Dugong Buhay.

According to Arjo, he did his own research about the Koreanovela before they start taping for the show, which is scheduled for airing early 2014. He also said that it was a dream come true for him working with his long-time crush Alex Gonzaga.

The roles of Arjo and Alex are still kept secret but rumor has it that Arjo will be playing Dave Han (originally played by Jo Hyun-jae) while Alex will give life to Dianne Shin (played by Nam Gyu-ri). 

Fans are also excited to know who will play the equally important roles of Ysabelle Song (originally by Lee Yo-won) and the Scheduler (played by  Jung Il-woo), as well as the pivotal roles of Raymond Kang (Bae Soo-bin) and Kayla Shin (Seo Ji-hye), who betrayed Dianne.

Are you excited with Pure Love ABS-CBN remake? Keep posted for updates about the rest of the cast.

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When A Man Falls In Love Premieres November 18 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

Ang Asianovelang magpapakita kung papaano magmahal ang tunay na lalake! When A Man Falls In Love premieres November 18 on ABS-CBN.

When A Man Falls In Love (aka When a Man Loves A Woman; Man In Love) stars Song Seung-heon (Autumn in My Heart, East of Eden) and Shin Se-kyung. The story revolves around a world-weary gangster as his love life intertwines with three others, and how the course of their lives changes entirely based on one moment of fevered passion.

Don't miss When A Man Falls in Love this starting this Monday on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida replacing Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin. Watch the tagalized trailer below.

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The Love Story of Kang Chi Airs Finale this November 15

Will it be a happy ending for both Kang Chi and Yeo Wool?

It’s time for Gwan Woong to pay for his evilness, but it seems someone else will pay the price in the intense finale of hit afternoon Koreanovela “The Love Story of Kang Chi.” 

While the Governor goes face-to-face with Gwan Woong, Gwan Woong’s loyal assistant lurks in the background and shoots Kang Chi. Yeo Wool, though, will see it just in time and catch the bullet for her beloved Kang Chi. 

Can Kang Chi save Yeo Wool? Will their love surpass this ordeal? 

Don’t miss the final eof “The Love Story of Kang Chi” this Friday (Nov 15), 5 PM, only on the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN. For more updates, follow @Kapamilanovela on Twitter or like the official Kapamilyanovela Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ABSCBNKapamilyanovelas.

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Princess Hours Returns on ABS-CBN this November

The phenomenal romantic TV series Princess Hours will have its royal comeback this November on ABS-CBN. The said series first aired in the Philippines in 2007 and became one of the most successful Korean dramas in the country.

Starring then newbies Yoon Eun-hye, Joo Ji-hoon, Kim Jeong-hoon and Song Ji-hyo, Princess Hours (Goong) chronicles the struggles of Janelle, an ordinary high school girl who was caught in an arranged marriage with Korea's 21st century crown prince, Gian.

Fall in love again with Janelle (Eun-hye) and Gian (Ji-hoon) and relive their 'kilig' moments in Princess Hours coming this November 18 on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold, replacing The Love Story of Kang Chi. Watch the teaser below.

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Wish Upon A Star Theme Song - Manhid Ka by Vice Ganda Lyrics and Audio

ABS-CBN brings you the romantic love story of Ruby Red and Attorney Kevin in Wish Upon A Star weekday mornings starting Monday, August 26.

Ruby Red, a hopeless romantic girl will do everything for her ultimate crush, Atty. Kevin. For five years, she will devote her time following him around and desperately doing every trick in the book just to grab his attention until she became an instant mother of her five younger siblings when her parents died in an accident.

Wish Upon A Star will feature the theme song Manhid Ka by Vice Ganda. The song is part of Vice Ganda's self-titled album under Star Records. Listen to the song and check out the lyrics of Manhid Ka below.

Manhid Ka by Vice Ganda lyrics

Di mo ba alam na may Nagmamahal sayong tunay Ako… wooooh Di mo ba naririnig Sinisigaw ng puso kong ito Pangalan mo At kahit na anong gawin Binigay ko nang bituin Di pa rin napapansin ang puso ko Dahil manhid ka , manhid ka Walang pakiramdam O babe manhid ka, manhid ka Puro deadma ka na lang Bet na bet pa naman kita Laman din ako ng tiyan Syonga ka ba talaga o manhid ka (Di mo ba alam may nagmamahal sayo) Di pa rin tumatalab Gayuma na pampa-love sayo Woohooo (in love sayo…) Kahit na isang ngiti Pinagkakait mo pa sakin ito

Kahit sagasaan ka Kahit na pakulam ka Di pa rin tumatalab sayo… oohh Dahil manhid ka , manhid ka Walang pakiramdam O babe manhid ka, manhid ka Puro deadma ka na lang Bet na bet pa naman kita Laman din ako ng tiyan Syonga ka ba talaga o manhid ka Kahit sagasaan ka Kahit na pakulam pa Di pa rin tumatalab sayo… oohh Dahil manhid ka , manhid ka Walang pakiramdam O babe manhid ka, manhid ka Puro deadma ka na lang Bet na bet pa naman kita Laman din ako ng tiyan Syonga ka ba talaga o manhid ka

(Manhid ka, manhid ka…) Walang pakiramdam O babe manhid ka, manhid ka Puro deadma ka na lang Bet na bet pa naman kita Laman din ako ng tiyan Syonga ka ba talaga o manhid ka (Manhid ka, manhid ka Walang pakiramdam) Syonga ka ba talaga o manhid ka…

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Kilig Koreanovela 'Wish Upon A Star' Starts August 26 on ABS-CBN

Let your eyes sparkle and your smiles shine with love every weekday morning as ABS-CBN premieres the romantic love story between bubbly Ruby Red and snobbish lawyer Atty. Kevin this Monday (Aug 26) in the newest Koreanovela “Wish Upon A Star” on ABS-CBN.

Meet Ruby Red, a hopeless romantic girl who will do everything she can for her ultimate crush, Atty. Kevin. For five years, she will devote her time following him around and desperately doing every trick in the book just to grab his attention.

WATCH: Wish Upon A Star ABS-CBN Teaser Trailer

But Ruby Red will quickly rearrange her priorities when her parents suddenly die in an accident. From being a big sister, she will instantly become a mother to her five younger siblings.

She then works as a maid at Atty. Kevin’s house and secretly hides her little brothers and sisters down the basement. Ruby Red will desperately cover up for her siblings each and every time Atty. Kevin is around and at the same time will strive hard to hit his soft spot.

How long can Ruby Red keep it a secret? How will she act around her ultimate crush? Can make it to Atty. Kevin’s stone-cold heart?

Vice Ganda gives life to Ruby Red and Kevin’s love story via his single “Manhid Ka” that serves as the show’s theme song. Listen to the song and check out the lyrics here.

Don’t miss the premiere of “Wish Upon A Star” this Monday (Aug 26), 10 AM, only on the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN. For more updates, follow @Kapamilanovela on Twitter or like the official Kapamilyanovela Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ABSCBNKapamilyanovelas.

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Wish Upon A Star Premieres Soon on ABS-CBN (Video Teaser)

Another Asianovela will complete your weekday mornings in Wish Upon A Star (aka Stars Falling From the Sky), a romantic Korean drama set to premiere soon on ABS-CBN.

Wish Upon A Star draws a love story between two co-workers Ruby (Choi Jung-won) and Kevin (Kim Ji Hoon). Kevin, a sharp insurance company lawyer, was abandoned as a child and has trouble opening up to others, until he meet Ruby, a 25-year-old employee of the said company who becomes responsible for her five younger adopted siblings when her parents died.

Wish Upon A Star is expected to premiere soon on ABS-CBN Umaganda replacing Love Rain. Watch the ABS-CBN teaser below.

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The Love Story of Kang Chi (Gu Family Book) Premieres August 19 on ABS-CBN (Full Trailer)

ABS-CBN will bring another well-loved Korean drama The Love Story of Kang Chi (aka Gu Family Book; Kang Chi, The Beginning) starring Asian superstars Lee Seung-gi (My Girlfriend is a Gumiho) and Bae Suzy (Dream High).

The Love Story of Kang Chi is an action historical drama about a half man-half monster who is searching for a centuries-old book that according to gumiho legend, contains the secret to becoming human. In the said epic melodrama, Lee Seung-gi plays Kang-chi, a half-man, half-gumiho who longs to become fully human. He will eventually fall in love with Yeo-wool (Suzy), a martial arts instructor.

The Love Story of Kang Chi (Gu Family Book) will premiere this August 19 on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold replacing Absolute Boyfriend. Watch the ABS-CBN full trailer below featuring the theme song Sabay Natin by Daniel Padilla.

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A Promise of A Thousand Days Airs May 27 on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN airs another tear-jerking love story between a woman who is slowly losing her memory and a pure-hearted man who is brave enough to stand up for her beginning this Monday (May 27) as Korean drama “A Promise of a Thousand Days” premieres in Kapamilya Gold.

Topbilled by Korea’s “Queen of Tears,” Soo Ae, and one of the most versatile Korean leading men today, Kim Rae Won, “A Promise of a Thousand Days” was written by famed drama writer Kim Soo-Hyun. Both Soo Ae and Rae Won also received Top Excellence and Top 10 Star Awards for their portrayals in the said melodrama in the 2011 SBS Drama Awards.

Nico Park (Rae Won)is bound to marry a rich woman just to please his parents. But Nico’s heart truly belongs to his childhood sweetheart, Aaliyah (Soo Ae), who agreed to secretly be with him until his wedding day.

Despite playing with fire, the two are happy in each other’s arms until one day, Aaliyah starts forgetting things and experiences severe headaches. It turns out that she is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable type of dementia associated with gradual memory loss.

Now, Aaliyah is pressed for time to live her life to the fullest while she can still remember the things she value and the people whom she loves. Nico, on the other hand, is torn between fulfilling his mother’s wish and staying beside his one true love who will soon remember nothing, including him.

How can these lovers look forward to spending a happy future together when memories of the past are slowly being erased in the mind of Aaliyah? How long can Nico hold on to his love for her?

Grand Champion Performer of the World Jed Madela sings the theme song of “A Promise of a Thousand Days” titled “Dito Lang” from his debut album under Star Records, “All Original.”

Don’t miss the premiere of heartbreaking Korean drama, “A Promise of a Thousand Days,” this Monday (May 27), 4 PM, after “Dugong Buhay” only in the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN. For more updates like https://www.facebook.com/abscbnkapamilyanovelas on Facebook and follow @KapamilyaNovela on Twitter.

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Paul John Finally Finds Out JC's a Girl in "To the Beautiful You" (May 1)

JC’s secret will finally be revealed to Paul John this Wednesday (May 1) in “To the Beautiful You.” 

JC’s brother from the US, Daniel, goes to Seoul to attend to some work matters and at the same time pay her a visit. She tries to hide the truth from Daniel by dressing up like a girl again, but fate will still find a way for Daniel to know about what she’s been doing in Korea. 

A confrontation ensues between the siblings and Paul John overhears everything, including JC’s much-kept secret about her gender and goal to keep Paul John interested in sports. How will Paul John react to this revelation? Will he drive JC away or will he give himself a chance to get to know her better as the real JC? 

Find out all the answers this Wednesday (May 1) in “To the Beautiful You,” after “Pinoy True Stories” only in the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN.

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Missing You Pilot Episode Wins TV Ratings, Trends on Twitter

ABS-CBN’s newest primetime Korean drama “Missing You” debuted strongly on its premiere telecast last Monday (Apr 22) with a national TV rating of 14.4%  beating GMA 7’s “The Greatest Love” with 9.4%, based on data from Kantar Media. 

The Koreanovela, topbilled by two of Asia’s most popular artists Park Yoo-Chun and Yoon Eun-Hye, successfully sustained the high rating delivered by the recently concluded soap “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” in its late primetime slot. It was also among the top trending topics in the country in popular micro-blogging site Twitter. 

“Missing You” is compelling story about a man longing to be reunited with his one true love and his undying faith that one day, she will return to him. Julius Han (Yoochun) and Joy Lee (Eun-Hye) are young lovers separated by a tragedy and will meet 14 years later, still haunted by the ghosts of the past.  Julius would become a homicide detective while Joy, returns to Korea as an accomplished fashion designer named Zoe. 

As the two cross paths once more, feelings in the past will be awakened. Julius can feel it in his heart that Zoe is the woman he loved way back, but Joy intentionally keeps the truth from him to seek revenge. 

Don’t miss “Missing You” weeknights “Apoy Sa Dagat” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates like https://www.facebook.com/abscbnkapamilyanovelas on Facebook and follow @KapamilyaNovela on Twitter.

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You're Still The One Premieres January 2013 on ABS-CBN (Full Trailer)

You're Still The One Premieres January 2013 on ABS-CBN 

ABS-CBN has released the full trailer for You're Still The One, one of the three Asianovela offerings of Kapamilya network for the first quarter of 2013.

You're Still The One (also known as So For You, Still You) originally aired in SBS Korea from May 21 to December 3, 2012. With a total of 124 episodes, the Asianovela is perhaps the longest Korean drama ABS-CBN has acquired.

Starring Shin Eun Kyung, Kim Seung Soo, Wang Bit Na and Song Jae Hee, You're Still The One is about a woman who just want to make a fake divorce with her husband but turn out with the real divorce. The series will premiere January 2013 on ABS-CBN UmaGanda.

Watch the tagalized trailer of You're Still The One below. The theme song (playing in the background) is titled Alipin Ako sung by Liezel Garcia from her debut album (click here for the lyrics video of the song).

Aside from You're Still The One, other Asianovelas confirmed to air first quarter of 2013 include Rooftop Prince and A Thousand Days Promise.

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