After a decade promoting KPOP and K-Culture, Happee has come to know many fans personally. This podcast is to share their heartfelt stories with the world. Spend some time with them and pass along happy thoughts to everyone listening. This is our journey through life together.
From the OG 2nd gen comebacks to the latest debuts of the 4th gen rookies, it's time for some catch-up KPOP talk with Inang Reyna and the Happee Squad. It's been a great year for KPOP so far and we surely can't wait for more exciting music and performances to come!
Inang Reyna shares her love for Korean food in the latest episode of It's Happee Hour. She recalls how "Seoul Train" started and developed from initially catering to KPOP artists brought in by PULP Live World, to offering premium quality meats to all Filipino K-food lovers. Joining the conversation for the first time are her Happee squad, Darlene & Jyra.
Anyone who attends a KPOP show/concert knows the feeling of being "kilig" just by seeing your favorite idols on stage. Inang Reyna also has a fair share of these moments and even some backstage stories too!
Inang Reyna shares a glimpse of her life as a KPOP concert promoter. With over 10 years of experience creating shows both big and small, she is definitely the go-to person of KPOP fans when artists come and visit the Philippines for a show.
Inang Reyna shares why she started Happee Hour, a community that brings fans together. She recalls how the page started, what it means to be in the state of Happee Hour, and what she wants Happee Hour to be moving forward.
For the season finale, Inang Reyna decides to give more advice than her usual episodes. As her Ripples shared their worries about the future, something that may seem uncertain for now, Inang Reyna continues to give hope and encouragement to those who feel lost.
As we try to survive this pandemic both physically and mentally, why not have something to look forward to? Some of Inang Reyna's Ripples shared their dream travel destinations they wish to go to after this pandemic. Inang Reyna also shared her thoughts about traveling, her own dream destination, and tips on how to travel around South Korea, one of the popular dream travel destinations of her Ripples.
From getting the title of Reina Hispanoamericana in 2017 to becoming a Navy reservist just recently, Winwyn Marquez proves that she is ready for everything that life has to offer! Get to know how she balances the different aspects of her life while still having time to fangirl to the latest K-Drama & KPOP groups around.
With the global pandemic affecting our usual daily routines, a lot of people are also faced with anxiety. For some, it helps to listen to some songs which have motivational lyrics. KPOP fans shared their favorite songs which you may add to your current playlist. These songs have messages that can calm you during your stressful moments and hopefully, can give you that extra push that you need to get through your days. Inang Reyna also shared some words of advice to help you cope with the current global situation.
Finding friends online can be scary at times, especially because you won't know who the people are behind the accounts. But finding " mutuals" have also became a part of the KPOP fan culture. Like the story of Shelly & Paula, they found each other through their common interest of being a fan of the same artists, and coincidentally, their love for creating music. Inang Reyna shares her thoughts about maintaining a connection between friends especially during the time of the pandemic, and what it means to be there for a friend.
We all have that one song that we can always relate to because the music & lyrics speaks to our hearts as if it was specially written and made for us. Inang Reyna asked her Ripples to share the song that would best represent their life stories, in the hopes of getting to know them better through their music taste. As one Ripple shared her love for Stray Kids' song "Haven", Inang Reyna gives some advice about living life to the fullest, as the song suggests, while not regretting anything in the future.
Change starts from one's self. A lot of people these days crave for change, may it be for their selves or for what's happening around them. But not all are up to the challenge to start the change from within. Inang Reyna gives advice on how to let go of fears to become the best version of yourself.
In these challenging times, a lot of people are having a hard time coping up with stress. Add to that the pressure of being successful in life. In this Dear Inang episode, Inang Reyna shares some words of encouragement to those who feel burdened by other people's opinions. And as a parent herself, shares how children can make their parents proud of what they've achieved in life.
Being a VJ for MYX, Ai has always been on the interviewer's seat whenever she covers concerts and gets to interview different artists. This time, the tables have turned! Inang Reyna asks about her first-ever artist interview, the hard & fun part of becoming a VJ, and how to prepare for an interview with her most favorite artist.
Making people happy and spreading that happiness has always been the mission of Happee Hour. When a Ripple shared her story of being able to become a source of happiness of a fellow fan, Inang Reyna thanked her for choosing to spread kindness & hope and embody the mission of Happee Hour. Her story became proof that despite all the hardships people go through, it is innate in us to do more & give more, especially to those in need.
Fangirling with your best friend is probably what KPOP fans would love the most. It's always nice to have someone who knows and understands what you love and share the same feelings with you. Liza & Andie joins Inang Reyna as they share the stories of how they became the best of friends and together, entered the colorful world of KPOP.
When you're a KPOP fan, most likely you will also have a social media account that you use to get updates on your favorite artists. But sometimes, these platforms can get a little toxic and may affect your mood or worse, your mental health. In this episode of Dear Inang, Inang Reyna shares her thoughts on how to deal with toxicity on social media, especially on Twitter.
The newest PPOP boy group, 1st.One joins Inang Reyna in another episode of K-mustahan. They reveal their stories from their pre-debut including their historic performance for Seoul Music Awards last January 2020. The members also showed their fun & quirky side while battling each other out to win 1st place in different challenges.
More exciting stories were revealed in part two of the fun yet controversial K-mustahan with Madam Kring Kim. Aside from stories about their work as concert promoter & host, Inang Reyna & Madam both share their ways on how they cope up with failures, hoping to inspire people to keep on moving forward.
Being friends for almost 10 years now, Madam joins Inang Reyna in a K-mustahan episode to share their first impressions of each other & their memorable moments together. Having the chance to bond again after not seeing each other for 5 months, this episode is definitely filled with fun & laughter along with some "tea-spilling" moments about KPOP.
K-fans know that when you immerse yourself into the K-entertainment industry, you also introduce yourself to a wide variety of contents. From physical & digital albums to official merchandise & brand collaborations, name it and they most probably have it. But fangirling & supporting your faves does not need to cost a lot, especially if you don't have the budget. Inang Reyna shares her thoughts on spending & saving up for your KPOP & personal needs.
It's been months since the last KPOP concert in the Philippines. Pretty sure both KPOP fans and the PULP team are surely missing the fun and excitement that these shows bring. Inang Reyna is joined by some of the hardworking staff in her team as they reminisce about their memorable (and controversial) experiences backstage.
There are different stories behind how KPOP fans started supporting their favorite KPOP idols. Some were caught by the overall performance quality of the artists, some related to the meaning of their lyrics, and some found them during the darkest times of their lives. In this episode, Inang Reyna dwells on the story of how KPOP fans establish an emotional connection with their idols. She also shared her thoughts as a mother, for those who are having a hard time opening up to their parents.
Ella Cruz and Julian Trono join Inang Reyna for a K-mustahan session. The popular dance couple shares more about their relationship including who confessed their feelings first! Find out how they deal with their online bashers too.
Worried about starting over in life? Afraid that choosing a different path than what is expected of you would make you feel like a failure? Inang Reyna shares her thoughts on seeing life as an adventure. A chance to choose the road that will lead to your happiness.
A lot of people find it hard to find the courage to come out to their loved ones due to the fear of feeling that they are letting them down. Inang Reyna applauds our brave Ripple, Enzo, for sharing a story of inspiration. This is a story that hopes to become a source of strength for those who are also going through the same struggles as Enzo had to overcome.
Inang Reyna talks about her journey through KPOP - how it has made such a huge impact on her life for the past 10 years. From discovering her first bias to producing KPOP shows in the Philippines, she shares her learnings and most memorable moments. Another Ripple named Sofia was also featured in this episode. She tells her story about overcoming family problems and finding KPOP, specifically GOT7, during the darkest times in her life. Inang Reyna shares her thoughts about finding a second family from fellow KPOP fans through the community built within the KPOP fandom.
Online shopping has become more popular these days as people spend more time at home due to the quarantine. While some are successful in buying their most-awaited KPOP merch online, others still experience that "expectation vs reality FAIL!" moments. KPOP fans share their funny and relatable budol stories while Inang Reyna shows her recent collection of sardines - which she also bought online.
Fellow KPOP fans share stories about their dreams and their self-doubts as they explore more about themselves with the help of KPOP. Audrey shares her journey about losing and gaining back her confidence in her early 20s as she reconnects through her love for music. A bubbly and jolly Ripple named Jam talks about acceptance and moving forward one step at a time despite going through hardships. Inang Reyna also tells her stories of inspiration to let her Ripples know they are not alone in their journey through life.
The first-ever episode of It's Happee Hour! went live on our official Happee Hour Youtube channel. Join Inang Reyna as she answers interesting and some controversial questions from fellow K-Pop fans! Get to know what goes behind-the-scenes and which K-Pop groups are coming to the Philippines soon.