Mikhaela Javier

Oppa is Life is a page I created in 2019 when I felt the need for another virtual space to pour out my feels, musings and fangirl experiences. It started as a Facebook fanpage but I later on decided to open other social media accounts because a single Facebook page just doesn’t feel enough.

Se So Neon is ‘Now’: Hwang So-Yoon’s Long-Awaited Solo Vision Comes to Life on Debut Album ‘Now’

South Korean indie rock band Se So Neon has finally released their highly anticipated debut studio album, ‘Now’, (stylized as <NOW>) last August 15, 2025. The 12-track album marks a pivotal moment for the band, following a period of significant internal changes that ultimately saw Se So Neon transition into a one-person project helmed by…

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PEBACA What A Concert in Manila: BL Royalties OffGun, TayNew, KristSingto Land in Manila This November

Manila, Philippines – Get ready for a massive dose of kilig! This November 22, 2025, the UP Theater will host an unforgettable event that promises to be a milestone for the Thai Boys’ Love (BL) community in the Philippines. PEBACA proudly presents “What A Concert in Manila,” an unparalleled gathering that unites three of Thailand’s…

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K-Pop History in the Making: DREAM Concert Lands in Abu Dhabi this November

Get ready, UAE! For the very first time, the legendary DREAM Concert—K-Pop’s longest-running and most iconic music festival—is making its historic, highly anticipated debut in the Middle East. On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the magnificent Etihad Park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, will transform into a spectacular K-Pop paradise. This epic concert is a seven-hour…

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Black Comedy Thriller “No Other Choice” Will Premiere in PH cinemas this October

Filmmaking master Park Chan-wook (known for Oldboy and The Handmaiden) has returned with his latest feature, “No Other Choice,” a satirical black comedy thriller that is quickly garnering international attention. The film is set to premiere on October 29 and will be distributed by CreaZion Studios. Park co-wrote, produced, and directed the film, which is…

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An “Express Mode” to Super Show 10; A Recap of Super Junior’s 20th Anniversary Concert in Manila

Super Junior once again proved their legendary status and the ‘unyielding’everlasting love’ and devotion of E.L.F.s, by delivering a sold-out performance of “Super Show 10” in Manila at the MOA Arena last October 4. Presented by Pulp Live World, the concert was a grand tour stop and a heartfelt celebration marking two decades of shared…

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“Heaven” is Here: Tilly Birds Teams Up with Ben&Ben for Upbeat English Release

Thailand’s leading alternative pop-rock band, Tilly Birds, has released their newest English-language single, “Heaven,” marking a major cross-cultural collaboration with the Philippines’ biggest folk-pop sensation, Ben&Ben. This release solidifies Tilly Birds’ commitment to expanding their global reach, following their previous heartfelt English track, Never A Waste Of Time. A Fusion of Two Distinct Sounds The…

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