Here is a summary of stories from recent days that made it to Trendrod.
Song Joong-ki announces marriage, wife’s pregnancy
Through a fancafe post, actor Song Joong-ki has announced his marriage to model Katy Louise Saunders. He also confirmed their pregnancy with their first child. The couple was first reported to be dating in 2022.
All members of MOMOLAND leave MLD Entertainment
MOMOLAND members Nancy, JooE, Hyebin, Ahin, Nayun, and Jane have left MLD Entertainment after the expiration of their contract with the said agency.
The group’s status is currently unknown whether the group will reform in another company or will be disbanding due to this.
MOMOLAND debuted in 2016 after being formed in the survival show ‘Finding Momoland’.
Magandang Buhay to simulcast on TV5 beginning February 6
The ‘Momshies’ of Magandang Buhay are the newest Kapatids!
Starting this February 6 at 9:00am, Magandang Buhay will air on TV5, as the network relaunches its weekday morning programming grid. Aside from TV5, the show will still air on other ABS-CBN platforms.
Bibingka makes it to Taste Atlas’ Best Cakes list
The local delicacy Bibingka landed on the spot this year, after being named 13th Best Cake in 2022, and the 65th Best Dish in the World in 2021 by the same database.
‘The New Eat Bulaga Indonesia‘ returns to ANTV
After a 6-year-long hiatus, ‘The New Eat Bulaga Indonesia’ is back on ANTV starting Monday, January 30, 2023. The variety show will be hosted by an ensemble, just like the local version, and among them is Filipino Leo Consul — who hosted the first incarnation of the show, and also the Indonesian version of It’s Showtime on MNCTV in 2019.
The Indonesian ‘Eat Bulaga’ first premiered in 2012 on SCTV, before it moved to ANTV and renamed as ‘The New Eat Bulaga Indonesia’.
Singapore’s Mediacorp debuts new on-air branding across TV and radio network
Singapore’s Mediacorp debuted the new look of its TV channels and radio stations on Monday, February 1. Named ‘Mplifier’, the scheme unites the entire Mediacorp umbrella under a cohesive brand that can be both used on TV and on social media, among others.