“I Really Hallyu!" (Documentary by Sandra Aguinaldo)

Monday after Saksi! I-Witness presents back-to-back ASIAN SPECIALS this May KOREA and CAMBODIA episodes air on May 9 and 16 “I Really Hallyu!" Documentary by Sandra Aguinaldo Back in 2003, the timeless love story of “Johnny" and “Jenny" from Endless Love had taken the Filipino viewers by storm, introducing them to a new genre of soap operas, called Koreanovelas. Like a key to Pandora’s Box, Endless Love became a phenomenal hit across Asia opening Korea to the world. Less than a decade later, the popularity of Korean Dramas or K-Dramas have expanded to global proportions fueling the “Hallyu" or the love for Korean pop culture. Winter Sonata, Full House, Jumong, and recently, Baker King left the Filipino audience love struck with each story, character, and anything Korean. The Koreanovelas with its themes of love, betrayal, and the classic conflict between the rich and the poor prove its universal appeal, steadily drawing fans across the globe. Thus, the love affair between Pinoys and Korea . This Monday, Sandra Aguinaldo discovers the secrets of “Hallyu" and meets the biggest stars behind unforgettable Koreanovelas. Get to know Korean superstars like Song Il Gook of Jumong, Kim Joon of Korea ’s F-4, and Yu Gin and Joo Won of Baker King. Experience bread-making on the set of Baker King and take a peek at Jeju Island for its numerous picturesque film locations. Don’t miss the ride. The ultimate Korean Wave is here exclusively on I-Witness, May 9, 11:30pm after Saksi. “Inside: Cambodia " Documentary by Raffy Tima In the 70s, the people of Cambodia suffered extreme poverty because of reforms imposed by the Khmer Rouge. These attempts at agricultural reforms and social engineering resulted in famine and genocide. It is estimated that millions were brutally tortured and executed. But with the death of the Cambodian communist movement known as the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia is now slowly rising from the grave. With the help of Pinoy volunteers, new agricultural reforms are now taking shape. Community-based organizations are formed to help solidify the projects of development. Ben Lucas, a volunteer from VSO Bahaginan, is going back to Cambodia to find out if his efforts to rehabilitate the farmers’ lives have been successful. Raffy Tima and joins him in finding out if Pinoy endeavors have taken root in Cambodian soil. In their journey, Ben and Raffy discover what it really means to be a Cambodian. Inside: Cambodia airs on Monday, May 16, on I-Witness.