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#kAConnect, the grand fans day with Asianovela Channel and KOPFaCo.
We cannot deny the fact that our neighboring Asian
countries already invaded the Philippines in terms of entertainment aspect,
their soap operas, songs and movies became our favorites too, and yes, we are
hooked already.
ABS-CBN TV Plus just recently launch the newest free
channel, the Asianovela Channel that offers all the hits and classic
telenovelas and movies from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore,
Thailand and many more. This are all in tagalized version or dubbed in Filipino
language.
The said launching is called kAConnect that happen last
Sept 30, 2018 at the Dolphy theater of ABS-CBN, this is in partnership with
Korean Artists Organization of the Philippines Fans Club Corportaion
(KOPFA.CO).
Hosted by Kring Kim.
It was a half day full of activities from bazaar and
exhibits featuring different fans club, to series of games, up to regular
program of singing contest, dubbing and costumes contest, it was such a fun
filled day, making friends with different fans club base in the Philippines,
and of course happy memories recalling your past favorites Asia novella that
you grow up watching.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan singers open the show.
Upcoming Star Records singer LA Santos entertain the
audience with his carrier single “Tinamaan”, while former I Do contestant Kring
Kim hosted the event with her antics and information’s since she is a Asia
Novela fanatic herself.
The highlight of the event is the signing of an agreement
between Asianovela Channel Head Mark Awiten, Asianovela Channel Promo
Specialist Lota Rosales, KOPFa Chairman of the Board Sherilyn Catura and KOPFaCo
CEO Katherine San Jose. The agreement is the formalization of their partnership
to more events and promos in the years to come.
MOA signing with Asianovela Channel and KOPFaCo.
One unforgettable contest that day is the KDrama Singing
Contest, five pre-selected contestant showcase their singing skills thru Korean
songs that were used as soundtrack, Venice Nicole Sy is the unanimous winner
for her cover of “I Will Go To You Like the First Snow” from Goblin series,
while Eirryll Kathreen De Jose is the first place for her rendition of “What Should
I Do” from He’s Beautiful OST, Stacy Narag who sing “Words of my heart” from I
am Not A Robot OST is the second prize winner.
KDrama Singing Contest winners with the Judges.
For the dubbing contest, the group Hashtag Wannabae is the
grand winner after being judge by some notable dubbers of ABS-CBN.
The Hashtag Wannabae.
The KOPFacO is still open for affiliation, you
may visit their facebook page @KOPFaCo or send them email at
kopfa.corp@gmail.com
Below are the videos of the four other contestants for KDrama Singing Contest.
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