KYU JONG and Young Saeng (Photo by Jude Bautista)

MANILA, Philippines – South Korea’s poster boys and members of SS501 Kyu Jong and Young Saeng are coming for a pre-Valentine show and a meet-and-greet session with local fans Saturday, Feb. 5 at the PICC’s Forum 2.

Kyu Jong and Young Saeng have indeed come a long way since SS501 gained prominence in the Asian market several years ago. Young Saeng serves is the vocal backbone of SS501 known for its strength and clarity while Kyu Jong sings the integral middle vocals for the group. The popularity of SS501 (double S 501) skyrocketed after their leader Kim Hyun Joong gained superstar status when he played a major role in the global drama “Boys Over Flowers” as Ji-Hoo.

Both superstars will be lending their stellar presence for an ongoing five-top Asian tour (Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and Manila). The first salvo kicked off Dec. 4, 2010 in Seoul where tickets were sold out as fast as they were released; followed by Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan. Despite the high demands from other countries. The tour ends Saturday.

Kyu Jong and Young Saeng who are touring for their Asian fans for the first time after signing up with B2M Entertainment (an artist agency owned by fellow artist-singer Lee Hyori), will showcase private video clips taken from their holiday trips, breaks, and about their daily lives for those who will attend Saturday’s event at the PICC’s The Forum at 6:30 p.m. After the tour, Young Saeng will release a new album while Kyu Jong will concentrate on Koreanovelas.

This event is made possible by Greenlights Events & Productions Phils., Inc. in cooperation with B2M Entertainment and Mays Entertainment and the official residence, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and in part by Audi, Del Monte Fit & Right and PKCI. Media Partners are ABS-CBN, MYX, Summit Media, Mellow 94.7, Tambayan 101.9, 103.5 WOW FM, Seoul FM, DKPOP News, Odyssey Music & Video, Odyssey Live and Manila Concerts Scene. For inquiries, log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph and www.kyusaengstoryinmanila.com.

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Kapuso extends reign from Manila to NUP

Is ABS-CBN losing its claim as the national ratings leader?

Because the numbers of independent research group AGB Nielsen tend to substantiate GMA Network’s upward performance – displacing ABS-CBN in the No. 1 position for the national ratings supremacy.

For partial January, covering the period Jan. 10 to 25, National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) data show that GMA has gained higher in both audience share and people rating. According to AGB Nielsen, GMA registered an average audience share of 33.4 points, 0.7 point higher than ABS’s 32.7; and 6.6 people rating points, slightly edging ABS’ 6.5 points by 0.1.

From September 2003, the Kapuso station has become the staple channel in Mega Manila households. Now, with the entry of 2011, GMA might cover a broader landscape with its nationwide lead.

How about the Pangilinan-led TV5? The AGB research says that despite the recent multi-million investments to push the channel, TV5 remains a far third. It was 17.6 points behind GMA in audience share with only 15.8 points; and 3.5 points behind GMA in people rating with only 3.1.

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Diabetes can be prevented, controlled

Unknown to many, members of the showbiz industry are suffering from diabetes, and sometime in the recent past, a well-known director had his legs amputated and subsequently died.

Diabetes, when not managed and controlled properly, will soon cause a number of complications adversely affecting several organs of the body.

Dr. Tomas Ty Willing, president of Diabetes Philippines, said all is not lost when one acquires the disorder. The patient must drastically change and overhaul his or her lifestyle and follow religiously prescribed medicines.

There are five simple measures to follow in preventing or managing diabetes: 1. Don’t smoke; 2. Eat right; 3. Exercise; 4. Watch your weight, and 5. Relax. Presently, there are about 285 million people suffering diabetes worldwide, and about six million in the Philippines.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings Saturday, Feb. 5, go to twins Martin and Vicky Nievera, Freddie Aguilar, Myra Manibog, Cesar Campos, Jake Maderazo, Michael Lovey, Abraham de Vera, Annette Uy, Jenny Miller of Star Magic, and Cristine Reyes...