Hey KPop fangirls in the Philippines! SPARKLING is the freshest KPop magazine to hit the stands, and you better not miss out on getting a copy of this ultimate guide to living life in KPop color. Banjjak!
Flip covers: 2PM & 4Minute
Check out the two awesome covers below: the beastly men of 2PM, and the funky girls of 4Minute!
The Ultimate KPop Primer
I (Arriane / Wanderrgirl) was a contributing writer for this pioneer issue — check out ‘The Ultimate KPop Primer’ on page 11. I hope you all enjoy the five-and-a-half page spread that serves as your crash course to the wonderful (and highly addictive) world of KPop idols!
What do you think of the KPop primer? Did I do justice to your favorite idol groups? (I hope I did — but I swear, it was the hardest thing in the world to compress all my favorite idol profiles into such short write-ups! I had to keep myself from including all the charms of each member *u*)
Fangirl Diaries Shoutout!
‘Sign up for a few hours of grueling fun led by a capable crew of ex-cheerleaders-turned-fangirls.’
Thank you to the fab girls of Summit Media / Sparkling Magazine for the little shoutout! Rest assured, our KPop dance classes will resume next year, so stay tuned here and on Twitter for updates. In the meantime, check out our past KPop dance classes: Run Devil Run / Oh! (SNSD), Bonamana / No Other (Super Junior), and Lucifer (SHINee).
Spot Me! A Tiny Cameo
Blue ribbon-print dress from I.Candy, Denim jacket from China, Bowler hat from Calliope, Sparkly oversized black ribbon necklace from China, Suede boots from Zara
COMMENTS?
So do you already have a copy of this fabulous issue of Sparkling? If you do, which section did you like the most? Tell us in the comments below! Also, follow Sparkling Magazine on Twitter, and like their page on Facebook!
If not — then I suggest you get yourself one, because it is flying off the shelves faster than you can say ‘Oppa, saranghae!’ In it you’ll find an exclusive interview with Jay Park, to-die-for KPop-inspired fashion, the ultimate fangirl survival kit — and here’s my favorite: tips on traveling to Seoul on a budget! (PS. AA-Chan gets a little feature, too!)
And for fangirls not from the Philippines, are you interested in getting a copy? If you are, leave a comment below! If enough people want it, I’m actually considering to throw this inside the giveaway basket for a few of my lucky readers this Christmas!
BANJJAK!~
WOW! finally! a kpop magazine in the philippines!
i would totally buy one! but where do i get one? is it out already?
this is really the first time i’m hearing about it, well reading about it, actually xD
and so cool that you have an article in it! and that fashion cameo is just too cute! ;) haha :D will definitely look for it the next time i visit a bookstore or magazine stand :)
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It’s available in National Bookstore, Fully Booked and Rustan’s Supermarkets :)
Thanks CJ! I really think you’ll love the mag :D
totally! this is a BIG DAEBAK!!!
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It’s really an awesome magazine! KPOP overlooaaad! :D
Got mine few days ago and yes i saw that you’re featured!!
You look fabulous, Arriane! :D Love it!!
*You guys should grab a copy of Sparkling magazine! There’s a lot of entertaining and interesting KPOP stuffs! It’s a must-have mag for KPOP lovers :D
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Thank you! :)
I really hope they make it a regular magazine!
i’m also hoping that!! wish they make lots and lots issues of it.
I got mine last weekend. ^^ I didn’t hesitate to buy it, though 150 was the last paper bills I had on my wallet. LOL.
And oh, thanks to Sparkling, I found your sire, wanderrgirl. ^^
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Hey! I’m glad you found your way here, snowflakes065~ ;) This is probably because of the KPop dance classes, right?
Yup~ ^.^
really want to join your kpop dance class T.T
OMG! i also saw your features in this mag(which belongs to my friend, not mine T_T) and i was like, “LOOK GUYS!! it’s Arriane! you know, my fave blogger!! OMG! she’s here!!” haha. looks like your getting famous because of being a kpop lover. keep it up!! and i do really hope to see you soon :D
she’s really famous. almost all my kpop friends know wanderrgirl. ;)
Exactly! She’s really awesome. I’m so sorry for being so biased here but this and her personal blog’s really interesting!
wow Arriane!!Kudos for the article! I don’t think Singapore sells Sparkling mag yet. I would love to read it.
will this mag be out overseas?!
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I’m so happy that Philippines finally released a mag related to KPOP! :))
and WOW! I didn’t know you wrote an article for the mag, now I’m really eager to buy one! I saw a copy at a local supermarket but the timing was so bad because I’m totally broke during that day! XD Now that I have the money, I can’t find a copy! GRRR.
Anyway, congrats on the article and the cameo! :) I’m hoping that there will be a second issue of this! :)
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I totally crammed the article in just two days, and it gave me such a headache! Hahaha :) But it was super worth it to see a whole 5 and a half page spread under my byline!
I got mine at National Bookstore in Taft :)
same here! btw did you buy the myx mag kpop edition?
Is this something permanent? is sparkling really for k-pop?
anyway, CONGRATULATIONS!
I bought one a few days ago because I read your tweet that fangirldiaries.com was a part of it. I was a bit disappointed though ’cause I thought they made a tribute to you and your site. I thought it was a two page spread on the site and Ms. arriane. I hope they do that next time. ^^
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I really hope it becomes a permanent magazine! :) The team of editors behind it are pretty fabulous girls — they were actually students from one KPop dance class.
Hahaha, and no, it wasn’t a tribute! It was a small small mention :P But I got a looong article published though, that was good enough! :)
im really proud of wanderrgirl :>
This magazine is absolutely a level-up for the KPop fans here in the Philippines! Frankly, I was surprised when I learned that there’s this “Sparkling” magazine going to be released here and had no idea that it was a KPop magazine until I saw it over at @wanderrgirl’s Twitter page.
The layout’s really cute and clean :3 It really fits the usual KPop concepts. The features are also awesome because they also included stylish fans (that dress is cute, btw. Haha) So yeah, I wish I’ll have the time (and money!) to buy this real soon :D
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You should! It’s the same size as Seventeen magazine from before, and the content is very much like Seventeen too — except it’s all KPop, of course!
Finally bought this last weekend! I’m so thrilled to have gotten this :D It’s like a Filipino manual to KPop and Korea.
love how you call it! : “like a Filipino manual to KPop and Korea.”
Congratulations! Honestly, I always talk about your blog entries especially to my non-kpop friends. I’m a big fan of yours and I dream of making my own blog as interesting as yours! Congratulations again and keep up the good work! :)
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Aww, thanks Camille! Loyal readers make me super happy :D
And I’m sure as you get to write more, you’ll find your own niche and unique blogging style! Thanks again for reading & commenting!
wah you inspire me to create blog as well. <3
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Good Job arriane!!
Too bad i couldn’t get a copy T.T
I’m in malaysia.. :(
And that mag looks hella nice…
The colouring, the design.. Sweet!
oh you’re from malaysia! apa kabar! :D
i’ve got a copy of the mag and it was so cool!! hehe.. hope they will featues super junior..hehe.. ELFs are waiting.. hehe.. tnx!!
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I bet they’ll be featuring more of Super Junior next time! :)
*waiting for SS3! waitin hahaha are you going to the ss3, unnie? :)
Thank you for your advice! Will keep that on my mind and heart! :)) God bless youuu!
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Just keep on writing :)
Hope more cute pictures of 2pm more than being hot
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You need to change your mind and enjoy them being hot!
hahahahahaha
hahahaha love the cute side of 2pm! :D
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oh wow!congrats for appearing in the magazine!
wow…I would love if I got one copy of the magazine!
you should buy a copy now!
hello! just want to ask, will sparkling magazine be a monthly mag or just a special one-time issue? thanks! :)
there is only one issue as of now. we’re waiting for the december issue! hope it come out soon. T.T
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Ohh i want that magazine… i cant have it :-( im like million miles away and here in this country arent Kpop biased.
2PM, JYJ, Jay Park and Fashion in this edition? I need this hard!!
I see some rain in there…. Ohhh sooooo amazing!!
Thanks for sharing this!!
ohh i hope you get a copy of it maybe someday? :(
OH MY GOD. YEEEAH! I do remember the word WANDERRGIRL in the mag!!! I didnt realize it was YOU. CHUKHAHAE!!! Woooooow you’re a STAR! ♥