Up Close and Personal with Xander | Alexander Fan Party in Manila Press Conference

Kpop artist Alexander Lee Eusebio (or simply Alexander to us Kpop fans) is in town! He'll be having a Fan Party on Saturday (July 27) and will appear live on Sunday (July 28) at KFest4. Prior to these events, I had the privilege of seeing him up close and personal at yesterday's press conference.

Held at KPub BBQ at The Fort Strip, the press conference was attended by media outfits, fellow bloggers, and some of Alexander's fans. Kring Elenzano was host for the said event and was the first to throw a question at Alexander - how it feels like to be back in the Philippines.

"Has it really been three years?" Alexander asked, his eyes beaming at the crowd. It's been three years since Alexander's last visit and except for the fact the he is now a solo artist, the former UKISS member is still as bubbly, cheerful, and handsome as before. "I missed halo-halo!" Alexander said. "You've seen my photo eating halo-halo?"

Welcome back, Alexander!

Alexander talked about his upcoming movie, 3 Peas in a Pod, where he plays the role of Peter Park. He admitted that he's nervous with his silver screen debut, but doing the movie was a fun experience. Alexander also spoke of his co-star Calvin Chen, who was a good hyung (that's Korean for elder brother) to him.

The program went on with a Q&A portion, and Alexander gamely answered the questions from the media people and his fans.

I'm not going to name my son adobo! Haha.

When asked if he misses being in a boy band, Alexander admitted that he does. "When I was in UKISS, each member would take turns on answering questions, and when we go on the stage to perform, each one would have different parts. But now being solo, sometimes I really wish that they would help me with the workload and make me stronger."

The 25-year old also didn't have qualms in saying that he would like to perform again with the group. "I don’t know when but I’m sure it will be exciting.," he added.

Alexander, who has dabbled into singing, dancing, modelling, and now acting, was also asked if there are any other things that he would like to try. The crowd went wild when the idol star answered, "I want to try to be a husband. I want to find a girlfriend, later a wife, stuff like that..." A wave of laughter then erupted as Alexander protested, "But no I’m not going to name my son ‘adobo’! Because there's a rumor saying that I’m going to name my son ‘adobo’. No!"

Looking good, Xander!

As for his Fan Party, the Kpop star said that the fans should expect 'a not so fake Alexander' during the event. "I want to be more like myself," he stressed. He also promised to sing a Filipino sing, to which he has listened to several times.

The press conference ended in a happy note, with Alexander thanking the media and inviting everyone to his Fan Party in Manila, which happens later at SM Megamall Cinema 4 at 4PM. Hope to see you there!

Posing for the crowd. :)

A big, big kansahmnida (that's 'thank you' in Korea) to Fangirl Asia for inviting The Rebel Sweetheart to this event. :)

See you at the party! :)

KPop Invades the Philippine Concert Scene.

Music breaks language barriers - so goes an old saying. And this timeless adage holds true even in this modern day and age. Case in point, Korean pop music.

Language is certainly no impediment for Kpop fans. Idol groups, idol stars, and the music that they create continue to be in the spotlight, with their fame extending throughout Southeast Asia and across the globe.

The Philippines is no privy to the Kpop phenomenon. There are legions upon legions of Filipino Kpop fans who share the same passion as I do. Sure, not every fan can speak Korean fluently or has a good grasp of the Korean language, but these fans know how to enjoy good music and appreciate musical performances.

And with all these personalities coming to the Philippines this month and the next, there is no doubt that the Kpop music scene will once again be the rage in the country.

YouTube sensation and guitar wonderboy Sungha Jung will hold a two-day concert for his Philippine Tour. He will be performing at the J Centre Convention Hall in Cebu City on June 14, while on June 15 he will be serenading fans at the Resorts World Manila.

CNBlue will be coming to Manila for the first time, as part of their Blue Moon 2013 World Tour. This event will be held on June 15 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Former UKISS member Xander, aka Alexander Lee Eusebio, will be celebrating his birthday in the Philippines! His fan party in Manila will happen on July 27 - the same day he turns 25!

And then there's our City Hunter, Boys over Flowers star Lee Min Ho, who will return to Manila on July 6 for a one-night only concert. The Manila leg of Lee Min Ho's 'My Everything World Tour' will take place in the Mall of Asia Arena.

If you're a Kpop fan, be sure to catch these performances. And I'm certain all the die-hard fans out there wouldn't miss out on these events for the world!

Dream KPop Fantasy Concert!

Oh yes, it's real!
2013 will greet us with one of the biggest KPop concerts in Philippine history as it brings together seven idol groups on stage, for one night. Yes, one night only!

The Dream KPop Fantasy Concert will feature one of my most favorite idol groups UKISS, along with Girls Generation, Infinite, EXO M, EXO K, Tasty, and Tahiti. This huge event will be held at the Mall of Asia Open Grounds on January 19, 2013.

Tickets will be available starting October 14, 2012. Super VIP, VIP Diamond, and VIP Platinum tickets can be bought at the Megamall Event Center on the said date anytime between 1-5 PM. All remaining VIP tickets plus Gold, Silver, and Bronze tickets can be purchased via SM Tickets, Ticketnet, and Ticketworld.

DKFC Seatplan.

Take note that this will be an open ground concert. As such, only those in the VIP Diamond section (Php 11,000) will have seats.

For updates and inquiries, please visit the official DKFC website.

Am I going, you ask? 
Well, I would love to see my baby Kiseop and the rest of the UKISS boys, however, I'm not too happy about the ticket prices plus the fact that it's gonna be standing room only. Seated KPop events can get crazy, what more if everyone's standing?

Can somebody, anybody bring Super Junior or SHINee to Manila instead? I'd pay a fortune just to see Siwon again. Seriously!

Oh, and the Big Bang Galaxy Alive Tour is barely two weeks away! Fantastic Baby!!!
If you're going, let me know! Let's meet! :)

Spazz Saturday #1 | Jin Yi Han.

Logging into my Instagram this morning, the first thing that greeted me was Marge's (Kikay Trekkie) photo of Eli, Kevin, and Kiseop. She knows Kiseop is my UKiss bias, and her caption actually read: 

@rebelsweethrt 's kiseop has his usual perfect smile while my kids are they're usual goofballs :-P 

#eli #kevin #kiseop #ukiss

Take note of the possessive noun. Kiseop is mine, haha! She went on to post a few more photos - Eli (again!), then TOP, and finally Jaejoong.

Likewise, I was doing some fangirling of my own. My Big Bang Greatest Hits DVD was playing as I cleaned the house, and I was posting photos of TOP, Yoochun, and Jin YiHan in between chores.

Currently spazzing on Jin Yi Han!
I almost gave up watching #thisstupiddrama Time Slip Dr. Jin if not for him.
I'm now halfway through his 2012 drama 'Happiness in the Wind', which has 173 episodes.
I repeat, 173 episodes!!!

Inspiration struck me in the midst of this spazzing, hence, the birth of this new meme. I've been wanting to start a meme in this blog for the longest time, I just had no clue as to what the meme should be about. Thanks to Marge and these pretty Korean boys, I give you Spazz Saturday!

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spazz - (1). A reaction to something crazy or weird. (2). Another word for "freak out".
(Source: Urban Dictionary)

What's making you spazz this week? Share your blog posts/photos in the linky below!

Just to make it clear, Spazz Saturday is not limited to Kpop/Kdrama/Korean actors. Your post could be about Hollywood actors, a British boyband, a movie, a restaurant, a pair of shoes... heck, it could even be about Chuck Norris! Whatever it is that's making you giggly and giddy right now, that's it!

Please don't forget to link back to my blog by grabbing the Spazz Saturday badge or linking to this post. And remember to leave me a comment, too! :)

UKiss, Miss A, Big Bang | Get 'Em While They're Hot!

The KPop industry is once again filled with excitement as three of the hottest groups release their latest albums!

For KissMe's like me (surprise, I'm a UKiss fangirl!), A Shared Dream is a priority on this month's shopping list. It's UKiss' first Japanese album, and it's been making waves as soon as the MV of their single 'Forbidden Love' came out on the internet. This is a CD+DVD by the way - meaning, there's a video you can spazz on! Haha!

Miss A's fans are in for a treat as well, with the release of Touch.

And the most-awaited of them all is (drum roll, please) Big Bang's fifth mini-album! Aptly titled 'Alive', this album has been eagerly anticipated by VIPs (Big Bang's fanclub) and even non-VIPs. After all the controversies and scandals that have surrounded them for the past year, the boys return to their rightful spot in the limelight and on the KPop charts.

Did I get you all hyped up? Click on the white icons just below the photos and start buying these albums now! :)