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Jonathan Hicap

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Philippines
As seen in: Manila Bulletin
Covers:  Local government, K-pop, Korean dramas, Korean entertainment, education
Doesn't Cover: Foreign affairs
Journalist, Manila Bulletin. Covers news and Hallyu. Covering K-pop since 2009. Former Korea Times correspondent Email: sangchusan(at)gmail.com #MTAMO

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Writes about local government news and Korean entertainment including K-pop and Korean dramas. Covers K-pop concerts and Korean-related events, and interview stars

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Girls' Generation member Yuri leaves SM Entertainment after 19 years, stays with group

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By Jonathan Hicap Verified
| Manila Bulletin Verified
Yuri of K-pop girl group Girls' Generation will leave SM Entertainment after nearly two decades, ending a partnership that began with her debut in 2007, the agency announced Friday. SM Entertainment said Yuri, whose real name is Kwon Yuri, will conclude her exclusive contract with the company on Aug. 31 following mutual discussions. "It has been a precious time for SM Entertainment to be with Kwon Yuri throughout her entire journey, from her debut with Girls' Generation in 2007...
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NCT 127 adds Manila stop to 'Neo City: The Redline' world tour

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By Jonathan Hicap Verified
| Manila Bulletin Verified
K-pop boy band NCT 127 has added Manila to the schedule of its upcoming "Neo City: The Redline" world tour, with the concert set for Dec. 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Concert promoter Pulp Live World announced the Manila show on Friday via social media. Ticket prices, seat plan and selling dates will be announced at a later time. The Manila concert will come after stops in Seoul, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saitama and Bangkok.
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Drug convict, slay suspect nabbed in Muntinlupa, Taguig

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By Jonathan Hicap Verified
| Manila Bulletin Verified
Police arrested a man convicted of illegal drugs and another suspect in a robbery-homicide case in Muntinlupa and Taguig on Thursday, July 30. The Southern Police District’s (SPD) District Mobile Force Battalion, District Special Operations Unit (DSOU), and Muntinlupa police nabbed alias Neil, 21, a construction worker from Barangay Alabang. He was listed as the No. 8 most wanted person in Muntinlupa in July.
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Awards

Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards

2014 - Best Print Award (Article)

Winner, Best Print Award (Article) “PH, Korea Act to Prevent Sham Marriages” (published in Manila Bulletin in April 2014) Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards organized by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

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Certificate of Appreciation

2026 - Journalism

Certificate of Appreciation given by the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) for contribution and participation in the World Journalists Conference in South Korea “In recognition of your distinguished contribution to the success of the World Journalists Conference 2025, hosted by the Journalists Association of Korea in April 2025. Your exceptional efforts in expanding the global reach of the Conference and elevating Korea's standing through the Philippine media upon your return are deeply appreciated. The Journalists Association of Korea is honored to present this plaque as we invite you once again to the World Journalists Conference 2026,” the plaque reads.

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