Entertainment

South Korean actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-ah will marry in a private ceremony in Seoul after 10 years of dating, their agencies announced. The high-profile couple, who first met while working on a commercial in 2015, confirmed their relationship to the public the same year and have remained together for about a decade. Agency statements said the wedding will take place with only family and close acquaintances present and will not include media access. Both actors plan to continue their individual careers after the ceremony, with schedules adjusted around the wedding date.

Real-life couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin won the top acting honors at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards held in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov. 20, 2024. Hyun Bin received the Best Actor award, while Son Ye-jin took home the Best Actress trophy. Organizers announced the winners during the annual ceremony recognizing excellence in Korean cinema, with the event broadcast nationwide.

South Korean boy group Enhypen donated 100 million won, or about P4 million, to support flood relief efforts in the Philippines. The group’s management coordinated the contribution with local partners to assist communities affected by recent flooding. Relief organizations reported that they intend to use the funds to provide food, water, basic supplies and other immediate assistance to families in multiple hard-hit areas. Authorities and aid groups continue to evaluate needs on the ground as they manage ongoing response and recovery operations.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training” became the first Japanese film to exceed 100 billion yen in domestic box-office revenue in Japan, according to industry data. The animated feature, noted for its acrobatic, lightning-fast battles with demons and a kaleidoscopic castle setting with seemingly infinite floors, drew large audiences nationwide. Distributors expanded screenings across major cities and regional theaters as animators, sound designers, and marketing teams coordinated a wide release. Industry trackers compiled ticket sales to confirm the historic earnings milestone.

Boxer Eman Bacosa Pacquiao formally signed with Sparkle, the talent management arm of GMA-7, placing his entertainment projects under the network’s artist agency. Sparkle and GMA-7 executives witnessed the contract signing, which added Pacquiao to the broadcaster’s roster of talents. The agreement covers his bookings, promotions, and future appearances in network programs and events as he begins his showbiz career alongside his boxing pursuits.

AJ Raval and Aljur Abrenica attended church over the weekend with their children and shared family photos on social media, openly showing the children’s faces. The images, posted on Raval’s verified account, featured the parents and children inside a church and in nearby outdoor areas. Online users circulated the photos and discussed the family’s public appearance, as the posts marked one of the first times Raval and Abrenica presented their children together in this manner.

Filipino actor John Arcilla asked the public to pray for his pet dog, which he revealed is suffering from epilepsy. In a post on his verified social media account, Arcilla shared that his dog experiences epileptic episodes and requested spiritual support from his followers. He did not disclose specific medical details, treatment plans, or the pet’s age and breed but emphasized the importance of prayers for his dog’s ongoing health battle. The actor has yet to release further updates on the condition of his pet.

Filipino singer Jake Zyrus used his YouTube channel to explain that Charice remains his legal name while he publicly uses Jake, describing the process of changing his name as “very empowering.” He said he plans to pursue the legal steps to update his official documents and is studying the possibility of re-recording his past hits originally released under the name Charice. Zyrus added that he intends to coordinate with rights holders before any re-recordings and will keep fans informed of developments through social media and future online updates.

Lea Salonga will return to Hong Kong Disneyland to perform at a special event celebrating the theme park’s 20th anniversary. Park officials announced that the Tony Award-winning singer and Disney Legend will headline one of the milestone shows organized as part of the resort’s commemorative activities in Hong Kong. The performance will highlight Salonga’s long-standing collaboration with Disney, including her iconic work as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin” and Fa Mulan in “Mulan.” Hong Kong Disneyland will release further details on the schedule and format of the anniversary event as the celebration approaches.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray publicly expressed frustration with the Philippine government and said she has lost trust in public officials, citing what she views as a lack of concern for constituents. In an online post reported by the Inquirer, Gray described gaps between the duties of public servants and the performance she observes, without naming specific agencies or officials. She called for greater accountability, responsiveness, transparency, and empathy from leaders while acknowledging that many citizens share feelings of disappointment. Her remarks sparked mixed reactions on social media and added to ongoing public discourse on governance in the Philippines.