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Add Spice and Everything Nice: Mala King Hotpot Opens First Branch in Arcovia City

Food enthusiasts are in for a fiery treat as Mala King Hotpot opens its first branch in Arcovia City, bringing the bold and authentic flavors of Chongqing, China—the undisputed land of mala—straight to the Philippines.

“Mala King was born out of our travels to Chongqing,” shared Kyle Yu, founder of Mala King. “We experienced the authentic malatang culture there—its bold flavors, the liberty to create your own bowl, and the cozy communal feel—and we wanted to bring that same experience here in Manila. We made sure everything is authentic, consistent, and premium, while still being reasonably priced. Mala King is about personal choices and quality with a premium dining experience in mind.”

At its core, malatang is all about bold flavor, customization, and convenience. What sets Mala King apart is how it balances authentic Chongqing hotpot culture with a distinctly Filipino dining preference—large portions, freedom to mix in favorite ingredients, and the joy of sharing meals where everything goes well together.

A World of Broths and Flavors

The Mala Original is infused with authentic Sichuan spices, customizable from one to five spice levels, and is highly recommended for those who love a perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and bold flavor. Golden Chicken delivers a nuanced yet hearty taste, capturing the natural essence of chicken and pairing beautifully with assorted meats, balls, and vegetables. Signature Tomato is bright, tangy, and refreshing, with the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes. For something comfortingly familiar, Sukiyaki offers sweet and savory umami notes inspired by the Japanese classic. Premium Bulalo is a rich and hearty slow-simmered beef shank broth with marrow goodness, drawing inspiration from a beloved Filipino favorite. Finally, Spicy Tom Yum is a zesty Thai favorite, bold with sour, spicy, and aromatic herbal notes.

With broths inspired by Asia’s most well-loved soups, Mala King ensures there’s a flavor for everyone—whether you want something fiery, light, or soothingly familiar.

Enhance your hotpot experience with a wide selection of dipping sauces to match every craving. Go bold with spicy choices like gochujang, chili oil, or five spice. Add freshness with herby blends such as confit garlic purée, wansoy purée, and spring onion purée. Indulge in a touch of sweetness with apple-peach purée or hoisin sauce with caramelized onion. Or keep it classic with oils and sauces including soy sauce, light soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame sauce. Each option is crafted to bring out richer, more flavorful layers in every bowl.

Build Your Bowl, Your Way

Filipinos love hotpot for its generous servings, freedom to add favorite ingredients, and versatility that makes every bite enjoyable. At Mala King, guests can create their own perfect bowl—whether as a dry mix or paired with broth. For roughly ₱500+ (20 toppings, noodles excluded), each serving already comes with rice and free ice cream, making it both indulgent and satisfying.

For those who prefer a different kind of indulgence, dry noodles can also be ordered using the same mechanics—grab, pick, choose, weigh, and pay—guaranteeing the same satisfying flavors of Asia in every bite.

Freshness and Premium Choices

Mala King takes pride in providing only fresh, consistently high-quality ingredients to enhance every bowl.

Diners can choose from a wide variety of meats, including premium chunk flap slices, marbled beef shank, tendons, and beef belly.

Seafood lovers will find a variety of options, including scallops, sea cucumber, bamboo clams, blue crabs, and squid flowers.

The vegetable selection is equally appealing, featuring lotus root, bamboo shoots, broccoli, cauliflower, water spinach, and seafood mushrooms.

To add texture and variety, guests can enjoy specialty balls like lobster balls, beef balls, cheese balls, and fish balls with fillings. Noodle options are also extensive, from egg noodles and konjac threads to soba and udon. For extra indulgence, diners can top off their bowls with extras like luncheon meat, siomai, wontons, seaweed, and sausage. These are just some highlights—Mala King offers many more toppings and ingredients, ensuring that every visit provides a unique and flavorful experience.

Sip and Refresh

To complete the experience, Mala King offers signature iced teas brewed from imported tea leaves—never powdered, always freshly prepared. These refreshing blends are designed to balance the umami-rich, spicy flavors of hotpot, cleansing the palate while adding a burst of natural flavor.

The Mala King Signature is a smooth raspberry cooler with a tangy-sweet icy kick, crafted to refresh after every spoonful of spice. For something lighter, the Watermelon Breeze is juicy and summer-fresh, making it an ideal thirst-quencher for bold, savory dishes. Meanwhile, the Orange Sunrise delivers a bright, citrusy, and invigorating taste that cuts through rich flavors for a clean, revitalizing finish. Together, these drinks elevate every meal, making them the perfect partners for the Mala King hotpot experience.

With its authentic Chongqing-inspired broths, fresh premium ingredients, and cozy dining setup, Mala King Hotpot is ready to become Metro Manila’s newest dining destination for families, friends, and food lovers alike. Visit Mala King today and savor the best of Chongqing mala tang with your food-loving family and friends.

Mala King is located at Arcovia City Pasig. For more updates, visit Mala King Premium Hotpot on Facebook, @themalaking on Instagram, and @themalakingph on Tiktok.

November 7, 2025
MOVIE REVIEW: Incredibly Crafted, “Bugonia” Is an Absurdist Black Comedy With Great Performances

I absolutely adore director Yorgos Lanthimos’ films. Their wildly idiosyncratic, absurdist tone is such a breath of fresh air in a cinematic landscape that can often feel heavy-handed or pandering to its audience. From The Lobster to The Favourite to Poor Things, Lanthimos creates realities that are as chaotic and off-kilter as the world now seems to be. I’ve been told his earlier Greek works are even more so, though I’ve yet to see them. In his latest outing, Bugonia, he teams up with screenwriter Will Tracy, who has written for the screenplay for The Menu and episodes of Succession, and also who also served as the former editor-in-chief of the satire website The Onion. Bugonia is an English-language remake of the Korean film Save the Green Planet! by director Jang Joon-hwan and this movie reunites Lanthimos with Emma Stone, who he has collaborated with since The Favourite.

Bugonia follows Teddy Ganz (Jesse Plemons) and his autistic cousin Don (Aidan Delbis) as they plan to kidnap CEO Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone), whom they believe is an alien from Andromeda. Teddy and Don live quite a distance from town, taking care of bees, and Teddy is completely hooked on conspiracy theories, especially those about aliens. Michelle is a no-nonsense boss, who runs a biotech company and seems to be in the process of making big changes to the corporate culture. When she’s kidnapped and chained in the cousins’ the basemen, a mental battle begins. As Michelle tries to figure out how to call for help or escape, Teddy demands that she take him to her ship so he can negotiate Earth’s freedom from Andromedan control.

Punctuated by Jerskin Fendrix’s impeccably playful score, the film’s simple premise creates a space for Stone, Plemmons, and Delbis to showcase their incredible acting abilities. Through cinematographer Robbie Ryan’s lens, Lanthimos contains the story primarily within the confines of Teddy and Don’s apartment. He creates a claustrophobic environment that heightens the battle of wits that’s occurring in the film. Stone and Plemmons are in fine form here, completely committing to the silliness of the film’s premise and allowing the comedy to rise despite the real dangers and the brutal violence that builds and bursts within the movie.

It’s interesting how the film manages to subvert emotions here, with the natural tendency to root for Stone’s Michelle Fuller, as a victim of a crazed-conspiracy junkie with violent tendencies. Except Michelle isn’t always the nicest of people, either. There’s a coldness to her and a calculating mind that comes into play as the back-and-forth start to reveal more about the two character’s connection. As more and more information is uncovered, Lanthimos and Tracy create a space for us to empathize with Teddy as well. Throughout all this, we also feel for Don, who is caught in the middle of these two powerful egos that are not beneath using him for their own ends.

Lanthimos is unafraid to get silly but at the corner of every scene is violence and impending danger for the characters and, as a director, he’s not too shy to bring us there. Teddy tortures Michelle and this is given ample screentime, showing us that as funny as we find Bugonia to be, there are dangers to this sort of blind belief in these conspiracy theories. As human as the film makes Teddy out to be, it does not shy away from also showing us how his frailty can lead him to do such horrendous things.

As the film reaches its extremely violent climax, Lanthimos and Tracy are unafraid to push even harder into the absurdity that its ending brings out the loudest laughs in a film that has quite a lot already within its almost two hour run time. Another message is delivered, though a bit underdeveloped, but the film as a whole is a testament to Lanthimos’ mastery of the craft, bringing us along on strange, bloody ride through the darkest corners of human civilization.

My Rating:

Get ready for a wild, wicked ride into Yorgos Lanthimos’ bizarre world. Bugonia is now showing in cinemas, check showtimes and buy your tickets now.

November 7, 2025
Feel the Fire: Nicole Laurel Asensio Returns with “Let Our Love”

Nicole Laurel Asensio returns to the Philippines after her successful series of shows abroad and dives right back into the dynamic realm of music releases with her latest offering “LET OUR LOVE” under Warner Music Philippines.

Teaming up with producer and multi-instrumentalist Gabe Dandan once more, the prolific duo concoct a subtle and sensual, albeit fearless expression of the soul in their latest track.

“From a smouldering fire to a blaze”

“It was the first time I asked producer Gabe Dandan to strike the match and ignite the creative process. No prior references, lyrical ideas, soundbites or requests, I asked him to “create anything that you think would suit my voice”… I left the room for awhile and returned with my heart racing, ecstatic to write lyrics because I loved the vibe he was onto. We don’t always agree creatively, it takes a lot of adjusting co-creating sometimes but this time the creativity was torrential, it was effortless.”

“Together we make a picture with colors only the blind can see.”

“The production process was very casual and the goal was to let the musicians we collaborated with play what they really imagine on it, no rules. We encouraged them to add their own colors and be a part of the imagery of the song. I gave Michael Guevarra the initial arrangement, from there he made a beautiful horn arrangement on it and we recorded at Wildgrass Studio and Kodama Studio, then we got Mike Lichtenfeld on keys, Aman Dela Cruz on percussion and backup vocals and handpicked some of our all time favorite voices Kevin Yadao and Mel Torre to do backup vocals, Nicole and I arranged the vocals together. when the recording was done, I took care of the mixing and we sent it to Abbey Road UK for the mastering” – Gabe Dandan

“Weaving silk from our fallen tears.”

Brazenly poetic, the imagery in the lyrics are a surrealistic sojourn back into the arms of a quintessential love. The song draws its sound from Soul, Rnb and Jazz influences with a touch of 90s “sophisti-pop.”

“Reflections of yesterday in an iron frame, like butterflies break away.”

“In this season of my life, I am finding that the songs I write are not about what is trending, they are also less about making each recording a vocal showcase, I am enjoying slowing down the process, practicing some restraint and casually creating music that I feel sounds timeless, there is still depth to some extent, especially lyrically but at the end of the day it’s feel-good music that also makes me feel good when we create it.” – Nicole Asensio

“I think this release is more relaxed than our previous tracks sound-wise. Nicole and I write together based on images and how they make us feel— it is how we communicate best during the creative process. When I began creating the chord progression, it really reminded me of gentle rain so we used that image as the undertone throughout the song. Nicole’s brilliant lyrics and melodies are right there between happiness and sadness and the song journeys from restraint to blissful release. I think the blend of our styles create a very unique sonic mood that I relish and hope others feel that too” – Gabe Dandan

Nicole and Gabe Dandan’s last two EP releases “Changes Over Time” and “Matter Over Mind” have garnered a staggering 10 entries in multiple categories in this year’s prestigious AWIT AWARDS. 4 of those entries then made it to the AWIT awards finals round, with the awards night set to commence in late November.

“I’m grateful to keep creating, I think it is a blessing and when you have the opportunity to create, therefore nothing and no one should stop you. Love knows no bounds, neither do art and music… we can’t stop it, so we should just let it.” – Nicole Asensio

“LET OUR LOVE” will be released on November 7, 2025 on all listening platforms under Warner Music Philippines, it is a “teaser track” for an upcoming EP which is currently in the works and set to be released early next year.

November 6, 2025
Love, Lies, and Revenge Collide in New K-Drama ‘Dear X,’ Streaming on HBO Max November 6

New Korean drama series, Dear X starring Kim You-jung and Kim Young-dae was featured at the 2025 Busan International Film Festival and is set to make its streaming debut on Thursday, November 6 on HBO Max.

The 12-episode romance thriller drama series from TVING is adapted from the popular award-winning NAVER Webtoon of the same name, written by Van Zi-un. Dear X tells the story of Baek Ah Jin (played by Kim You-jung), a successful actress who hides her history of trauma and rises to the top through manipulation and deception, protected at all costs by her love interest, Yoon Jun Seo (played by Kim Young-dae).

The highly anticipated series has already garnered immense traction since its announcement and presents a star-studded cast, including Kim You-jung (My Demon, Love in the Moonlight), Kim Young-dae (No Gain No Love, The Penthouse: War in Life), Kim Do-hoon (Love Scout, Your Honor) and Lee Yul-eum (The 8 Show, Queen: Love and War). Dear X, the series, by legendary Director, Lee Eung-bok (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Descendants of the Sun) and Park So-hyeon, is developed by Studio Dragon, produced by Monster Union and Siwoo Company, and written by Choi Ja-won and Van Zi-un.

As part of the recently announced multi-year partnership between CJ ENM and Warner Bros. Discovery, Dear X marks the first exclusive new original series to premiere on HBO Max across Asia Pacific, where available. In 2026, a TVING branded hub will launch on HBO Max in 17 markets – including Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong – giving fans access to exclusive premieres of TVING’s new K-drama titles, alongside hundreds of hours of the best of CJ ENM’s and TVING’s series.

November 6, 2025
Hulu Joins Disney+: A New Era of Streaming Begins in the Philippines

Starting October 9, the power and value of the Hulu brand will reach worldwide audiences, when it becomes the global General Entertainment brand on Disney+, replacing Star in the Philippines. Subscribers can continue to enjoy and explore content they know and love on Disney+, from award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming, to a growing collection of APAC Originals. Hulu is known for its break-out, award-winning Originals and its recognizable Hulu green color.

Filipino fans can look forward to an exciting slate of U.S., Korean and Japanese originals arriving soon on the Hulu tile. Among the highly-anticipated titles are Ryan Murphy’s stylish and high stakes legal drama All’s Fair, featuring an ensemble cast led by Glenn Close, Kim Kardashian, and Niecy Nash; the lighthearted and warm Korean romantic comedy Would You Marry Me? starring Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min; the gritty action-packed Korean thriller The Manipulated with Ji Changwook and Doh Kyungsoo; and the visually dynamic coming-of-age Japanese anime WANDANCE.

This exciting lineup adds to critically acclaimed global hits like Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family, Shōgun, High Potential, alongside well-loved Korean and Japanese content, including Tempest, Nine Puzzles, The Judge from Hell, A Shop for Killers, Moving and Gannibal. “Disney+ is known to have the most beloved library of content in the Philippines. With Hulu as our new general entertainment brand on Disney+, we will continue to deliver unparalleled storytelling to families, friends and fans,” said Vineet Puri, Vice President and General Manager, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.

With hundreds of films, exclusive original movies and series, and thousands of television episodes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Hulu, Disney+ is the ultimate streaming destination for families, friends and fans to discover new worlds and new stories.

November 6, 2025
BTS Duo Jimin & Jung Kook Reunite in “Are You Sure?!” Season 2, Premiering December 3 on Disney+
The Boys Are Back — And This Time, They’re Going Global

It’s official — Jimin and Jung Kook are returning to our screens for another round of real, raw, and ridiculously fun travel adventures!

Following the success of its first season, Are You Sure?! returns for a second installment this December 3, exclusively on Disney+. This time, the beloved BTS duo takes their friendship on the road once again — with a twist.

A New Journey Begins: From the Swiss Alps to Vietnam’s Shores

Fresh out of military service, Jimin and Jung Kook are embracing freedom with an epic new itinerary. Over the course of 12 unforgettable days, the pair will explore the stunning landscapes of Switzerland before heading to the vibrant beaches of Da Nang, Vietnam.

Armed only with a modest budget and a well-loved guidebook, they’ll navigate every bump, blissful view, and bonding moment — all while filming it for the world to enjoy. From hilarious mishaps to soul-stirring reflections, Are You Sure?! Season 2 promises the same heartfelt authenticity that fans loved in Season 1.

The season will feature 8 episodes, released in pairs every Wednesday, starting December 3 and wrapping up on December 24. It’s the ultimate holiday treat for ARMYs around the world.

Missed Season 1? There’s Still Time to Catch Up!

Before their latest travels, fans first joined Jimin and Jung Kook on a low-key but heartwarming journey across Jeju Island, Sapporo, New York, and Connecticut. Season 1 offered a rare glimpse into their off-stage dynamic — quiet moments, candid conversations, and lots of laughter.

The entire first season of Are You Sure?! is now streaming on Disney+, making it the perfect binge-watch before Season 2 drops.

Disney+ Continues to Deliver Premium BTS Content

The new season of Are You Sure?! is just the latest gem in Disney+’s ever-growing library of BTS exclusives. Here’s what else ARMYs can enjoy:
- BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star – An emotional, eight-part docuseries chronicling the group’s decade-long rise to global fame.
- BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA – A cinematic 4K concert experience from their electrifying Los Angeles performance.
- SUGA: Road to D-DAY – Follow SUGA’s international quest for inspiration, from Seoul to Vegas, as he crafts his solo album D-DAY.
- j-hope IN THE BOX – A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of j-hope’s debut solo project, Jack In The Box.
With Are You Sure?! Season 2 joining this stellar lineup, Disney+ is fast becoming the ultimate destination for all things BTS.

Why Fans Can’t Wait

This isn’t just another K-pop travel show — it’s an intimate look into the genuine friendship and personalities of two of BTS’s most adored members.

Whether it’s wandering through snow-capped peaks, trying street food in Vietnam, or just sharing heartfelt thoughts by the sea, Are You Sure?! Season 2 is packed with the moments that make fans feel like part of the journey.

Set Your Reminder: December 3, Only on Disney+

There’s no better way to close out the year than with Jimin and Jung Kook’s heartwarming adventures.

Are You Sure?! Season 2 premieres December 3 on Disney+. Catch new episodes every Wednesday and follow along as the duo makes unforgettable memories — and plenty of chaos — from Europe to Asia.

Ready to travel with them? Stream Season 1 now and get hyped for an all-new adventure!

Follow & Tag

Catch all the updates, teasers, and behind-the-scenes goodness on official Disney+ Philippines channels:
- Instagram: @DisneyPlusPH
- Facebook: @DisneyPlusPH
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November 6, 2025
Triumph, Thanksgiving, and timeless classics in PPO Concert IV this November

After a series of performances showcasing technical mastery and global artistry, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) continues its 41st season with CONCERT IV: TRIUMPH AND THANKSGIVING on November 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m., at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.

With the passionate Maestro Grzegorz Nowak at the helm, PPO’s Concert IV promises an evening of sweeping emotions and classical brilliance, highlighting the timeless works of master composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Modest Mussorgsky.

A timeless repertoire for the world-class orchestra

The November concert opens with the drama of Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture, one of the composer’s most celebrated operas. The opera follows the legendary character Don Juan as he seduces women while roaming around Spain with his trusted servant Leporello. Their daring escapades are set to Mozart’s enthralling music.

As it balances sharp wit with the impending consequences of Don Juan’s actions, Don Giovanni Overture displays Mozart’s ingenious ability to weave contrasting elements into one captivating piece.

The program continues with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat Major, Op. 73. Titled Emperor, this monumental piece embodies the German composer’s interpretation of heroism, as seen through his student and patron Archduke Rudolf. Composed in 1809 when Vienna was under siege by the French, the “Emperor” ultimately shows the triumph of the human soul.

PPO’s Concert IV: Triumph and Thanksgiving concludes the night with Sergej Gorchakov’s orchestral arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. The composition vividly takes its listeners on a walk through a gallery, inviting them to reflect on the works of Viktor Hartmann. The Russian painter and architect who had died young was a dear friend to Mussorgsky.

Originally written as a piano suite, Gorchakov’s lush orchestration beautifully transforms Pictures at an Exhibition into a gallery of sound.

Bringing classical elegance to life on the piano

Coming back to the country to bring to life the classic masterpieces, internationally recognized pianist Mark Bebbington will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat Major, Op. 73.

A certified champion of British music, Bebbington has emerged as one of Britain’s innovative pianists. He had also toured with the London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and Royal Philharmonic orchestras. His prowess in performances and recordings promises to illuminate Mozart and Beethoven’s majestic passages.

Carrying musical sensitivity, Bebbington previously joined the PPO in its nine-concert tour across the United Kingdom. He was declared a “hidden gem” by the orchestra’s concertmaster and artist-in-residence violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr.

Offering gratitude with melodies

In revisiting a classical repertoire, the PPO underscores its own evolution as a dynamic and world-class ensemble in its 41st concert season. The fourth installment bears the theme “Triumph and Thanksgiving,” reflecting the celebration of artistic excellence and appreciation.

Through Concert IV, the PPO also offers heartfelt gratitude to its audiences who continue to support the orchestra’s mission of bringing classical music closer to every Filipino. Slated on November 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, expect an evening of enchanting melodies with the nation’s premier orchestra.

Tickets for PPO concerts are priced at Php3,000, Php2,500, Php2,000, and Php1,500, available at TicketWorld. For an exclusive 20 percent discount, be a PPO subscriber. Email salesandpromotions@culturalcenter.gov.ph or call the CCP Box Office at +63931-033-0880 to purchase a PPO’s 41st concert season subscription.

For more updates on the PPO and its upcoming performances, visit the CCP’s website (https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/). You may also follow the CCP’s official pages on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more information.

November 6, 2025

Get Ready for a Blockbuster November on Prime Video!

This November, Prime Video is delivering a powerhouse lineup of must-watch titles across every genre, from heartwarming holiday romances and thrilling dramas to epic anime adaptations and live sports spectacles. Viewers can look forward to exciting new originals such as Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy, the gripping Filipino thriller The Alibi, and the much-awaited Maxton Hall – The World Between Us. The month also marks a major streaming milestone with Black Friday Sports, an unprecedented day of live global sports coverage featuring the NFL, NBA, and PGA TOUR, all streaming worldwide on Prime Video.

Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy
November 5, 2025

Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy follows Shannon Thornton as Joy, a New York fashion designer whose talents are overshadowed by her boss. Just like her career, Joy has been unlucky in love. Encouraged by her steadfast friends Ashley (Brittany S. Hall) and Littia (Inayah), Joy follows her crush Colton (Aaron O’Connell) to Colorado, hoping for holiday magic. Instead, a shocking revelation and a snowstorm leave her stranded. At her lowest, Joy meets Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola), a chance encounter that transforms her perspective on life and love.

Playdate
November 12, 2025

When recently unemployed accountant Brian (Kevin James) agrees to a playdate with charismatic stay-at-home dad Jeff (Alan Ritchson) and their sons, he expects an easy afternoon of small talk and football tossing. Instead, he’s thrust into a chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries. Brian stumbles through one ridiculous obstacle after another, his zero tactical skills a stark contrast to Jeff’s oddly prepared demeanor. Director Luke Greenfield (Let’s Be Cops, The Girl Next Door) hilariously collides suburban dad life with high-stakes thrills, transforming an ordinary afternoon into an absurd action-packed adventure where minivan mayhem meets professional hitmen.

Nice to Not Meet You
November 3, 2025

Lim Hyeon-jun (Lee Jung-jae) is stuck as a typecast actor and desperately wishes to transform his image. Hyeon-jun has fallen into some mannerisms due to playing the same righteous detective role for years. While he’s about to start filming his fifth season of his popular series, he dreams of acting in a romantic comedy or melodrama. Things start to change when he meets Wi Jeong-sin (Lim Ji-yeon), a political journalist who has won a prestigious award for her reporting. Despite her success and years of experience, she ends up getting demoted to the entertainment department while covering a corruption case. Being forced to cover entertainment news, Jeong-sin comes across Hyeon-jun. Jeong-sin becomes a fan after watching his series, but is disappointed when she sees how different the actor is from his role.

Maxton Hall – The World Between Us
November 7, 2025

Those who fly high can also fall low… After their passionate night together in Oxford and her greatest life goal within reach, everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten). But a stroke of fate in James’ (Damian Hardung) family changes everything and James himself, of all people, brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Ruby is devastated. She has never had such strong feelings for anyone as she does for James – and she has never been so hurt by anyone either. She wants her old life back, where no one at Maxton Hall knew her and she wasn’t part of the elitist world of her classmates. But she can’t forget James – especially since he’s doing everything he can to win her back.

The Alibi
November 7, 2025

The Alibi produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and ABS-CBN Studios is a gripping psychological Filipino thriller that explores the razor-thin line between truth and deception. Blurring the lines between love, betrayal, and survival, The Alibi is set against the backdrop of power, privilege, and hidden sins. With shocking twists at every turn, the series dares to ask: how far would you go to protect the people you love – and what truth would you be willing to bury?

Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26
November 7, 2025

Six studios and seven directors adapt the early works of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the mastermind behind Chainsaw Man, into an anime anthology. Each episode is an anime adaptation of a short story he drew from ages seventeen to twenty-six, including the first manga he ever submitted for competition. Watch as vivid tales of young love, chaos, madness, and the bonds between people unfold in each episode.

BAT-FAM
November 10, 2025

BAT-FAM follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne – now having taken on the mantle of “Little Batman” – as they welcome a few new residents to Wayne Manor. Joining the family dinner table is Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred’s free-spirited grandniece; Claire, a recently reformed Super-Villain; Ra’s al Ghul, Damian’s adoring “Pap Pap” who also happens to be Batman’s longtime nemesis; and Man-Bat, who takes up residence in the Wayne Manor belfry. Oh! And let’s not forget Selina, the beloved family cat. This close-knit family of misfits navigate the fun and frustrations of ordinary life while protecting the streets of Gotham City.

Malice
November 14, 2025

Adam (Jack Whitehall) is a charismatic tutor who charms his way into the life of the wealthy Tanner family while they’re on holiday in Greece. When the family’s nanny falls dangerously ill, Adam orchestrates his way into their London home and his true vengeful nature begins to emerge…

Adam now starts to turn Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny) and Nat (Carice Van Houten) against each other and secretly plots to bring down the entire family. When Adam’s obsession with the family raises questions, and those who dig deeper into his past find themselves playing a dangerous game. With his world collapsing around him, Jamie starts to realise that Adam may be responsible for all their recent disasters – but is it too late to save his family?

In this revenge thriller that proves the past never stays buried, one question remains: how do you protect your family from the enemy within.

The Mighty Nein
November 19, 2025

The Mighty Nein follows a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars. But when a powerful arcane relic known as “The Beacon” falls into dangerous hands, they must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality itself from unraveling.

Perfect Glow
November 22, 2025

A one-of-a-kind Korean beauty shop opens in the heart of Manhattan! New Yorkers from all walks of life come to share their beauty concerns as a K-beauty dream team of Korea’s top stars and experts guide them through incredible transformations. Filled with laughter, heartfelt stories, inspiration, and expert beauty tips, this reality show follows their “K-beauty conquest” in New York!

Sports

Black Friday Football
November 29, 2025 (PHT)

Prime Video will broadcast the November 28 (November 29 PHT) Black Friday Football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears to a worldwide audience, kicking off at 3:00 PM ET. The game will be the first NFL event to be presented globally on Prime Video, which is available in over 240 countries and territories around the world.

The Bears vs. Eagles Black Friday Football game stands at the center of an unprecedented lineup of live sports programming on November 28 (ET) that will stream globally on Prime Video, available in over 240 countries and territories, with no subscription or Prime membership required. The global presentation of Black Friday Football on Prime Video will feature additional language options for viewers around the world that include Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Black Friday Sports on Prime Video
November 28 (ET) / November 29 (PHT)

Preceding the Black Friday Football game at 9:00 AM ET (November 29, 10:00 PM PHT), Prime Video will broadcast the return of “The Skins Game,” featuring the PGA TOUR’s Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and Keegan Bradley from Panther National in South Florida. Prime Video will then transition to South Philadelphia, when Black Friday Football’s pregame coverage commences at 1:30 PM ET from Lincoln Financial Field, prior to the Bears vs. Eagles kickoff at 3:00 PM ET.

At the conclusion of live onsite NFL postgame coverage, the NBA on Prime tips off a doubleheader at 7:00 PM ET, highlighted by Bucks vs. Knicks from New York’s Madison Square Garden, and finishing with Mavericks vs. Lakers from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. All together, Prime Video will present more than 14 hours of live sports coverage on Black Friday to fans around the world.

The complete November 28 (ET) lineup of Black Friday Sports on Prime Video:

9:00 AM ET (10:00 PM PHT):	PGA TOUR’s “The Skins Game”
1:30 PM ET (1:30 AM Nov. 29 PHT):	Black Friday Football Pregame
3:00 PM ET (4:00AM Nov. 29 PHT):	Black Friday Football: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles
TBD PM (AM Nov. 29 PHT):	Black Friday Football Postgame (immediately following the game)
7:00 PM (8:00 AM Nov. 29 PHT):	Black Friday Basketball Pregame
7:30 PM (8:30 AM Nov. 29 PHT):	Black Friday Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks
10:00 PM (11:00 AM Nov. 29 PHT):	Black Friday Basketball: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

With a mix of Hollywood blockbusters, gripping local thrillers, laugh-out-loud comedies, and adrenaline-pumping live sports, Prime Video is set to make November an unforgettable month for every kind of viewer. Whether you’re in the mood for romance, suspense, or action or simply want to stream the biggest global sports moments live, Prime Video has you covered. Tune in, unwind, and experience the best in entertainment, all in one app.

Stay tuned for next month’s Click List for more entertainment updates, streaming news, and insider tips on what’s worth watching next. Happy streaming!

November 6, 2025

Early holiday shopping starts now with Xiaomi’s 11.11 Mega Sale

The holiday momentum is building, and before you know it, it will be almost Christmas and you’re rushing for last-minute gifts. But Xiaomi is getting ahead of the chaos by making its latest gadgets more accessible in the upcoming 11.11 Mega Sale. For a limited time, you can score up to 68% off on Xiaomi products and up to P11,000 off on POCO models, plus freebies. It’s the perfect steal for your early gift shopping.

From phones to appliances, Xiaomi’s wide range of products—available on Shopee from November 6 to 15, 2025 and Lazada from November 10 (8PM) to 15, 2025—makes smart living achievable for you and your family.

Your everyday tech

Experience captivating visuals with the Xiaomi Pad 7 (8+128GB), retailing for only P14,599 (from P19,999), and comes with a free keyboard for the first 500 units sold. The REDMI 14C (6+128GB) also provides immersive visuals on its 6.88” display, and retails for only P4,599 (from P5,999).

POCO is also joining in the fun with its line of smartphones and tablets. Record holiday memories in 4K with the POCO X7 Pro (12+512GB), retailing for P16,599 (from P19,999), and relive them on the POCO PAD’s 12.1” 120Hz display for only P11,599 (from P15,999). For the fitness buffs in your life, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is dropping to P849 (from P1,999) during the promo period. Likewise, you can cop the REDMI Watch 5 Active for only P1,499 (from P1,899) with free straps from November 10 at 8PM to 13 only, so be sure not to miss out.

Your home essentials

Smart living is now within reach with Xiaomi’s lineup of home appliances during the 11.11 Mega Sale. The Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite (P5,299 from P7,999) is the ideal gift for furparents and new families that want clean air at home. The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S40C (P7,699 from P8,799) is also a reliable companion that can keep floors clean without you lifting a finger.

Build your family’s dream entertainment space with the Xiaomi TV A 2026, ranging from 32 inches (P7,599 from P7,999) to 65 inches (P26,699 from P27,699), giving you ultra-clear images for an immersive viewing experience. Gamers can also treat themselves with a new Xiaomi 2K Gaming Monitor G27Qi (P9,199 from P10,599) or the Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi (P14,699 from P15,999) to level up their playing.

Xiaomi gives you a chance to upgrade your tech and home appliances this holiday season. Don’t miss Xiaomi’s 11.11 Mega Sale from November 6 to 15 on Shopee, and November 10, 8PM, to 15 on Lazada. Also check out POCO’s Shopee and Lazada shops for more deals. You can view the list of products on sale here.

What are you waiting for? Start your holiday shopping now with Xiaomi. For more information and updates of flash sales, be sure to follow Xiaomi Philippines’ Facebook page.

November 6, 2025
Canadian Brand HAVEN Reimagines Iconic HOKA Stinson EVO GTX in First-Ever GORE-TEX® Collaboration

HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), proudly announces its latest collaboration with HAVEN, a Canadian-based technical apparel label known for its elevated utility design and commitment to functional innovation. Together, the two brands unveil a bold reinterpretation of the Stinson EVO. This is the first time the silhouette features GORE-TEX®, marking a milestone moment that blends performance and lifestyle, in a new and exciting way.

“We wanted to create something that lives naturally between the outdoors and the city,” says Arthur Chmielewski, HAVEN Co-Founder and Creative Director. “We set out to create a design that reflects our lifestyle and environment, refined yet rooted in technical capability and craftsmanship. It performs in the toughest conditions while remaining elevated and versatile in any setting”.

The HAVEN x HOKA Stinson EVO GTX stays true to HAVEN’s modern utilitarian approach, featuring clean lines, tonal color palettes, and a mix of premium technical materials. Nubuck and suede textures are paired with durable ripstop, bonded overlays, and a waterproof yet breathable GORE-TEX® membrane. HOKA’s signature cushioning and Zero Gravity midsole with Adaptive Tuning offer lightweight comfort and stability for both daily wear and outdoor movement.

“Collaborating with the HAVEN has been a true masterclass in fusing contemporary craftsmanship & technical innovation,” says Thomas Cykana, Senior Director of Global Collaborations at HOKA. “The team’s uncompromising vision & inimitable taste is undeniable. This project reflects our shared obsession of intentional objects & refined design rooted in modern application.”

The result is a product that goes beyond performance. The Stinson EVO GTX offers a design-forward solution for cold, wet, and unpredictable conditions. It was created with commuters, travelers, and everyday explorers in mind, people who value comfort and durability without compromising style.

The collection will be available globally at HOKA.com on October 24. Retails at P 14,495.00.

November 6, 2025