Meet APOP and the Winners of our Love Is... Give Away

You probably heard of different acronyms of the Asian pop world such as K-pop (Korean pop), J-pop (Japan pop), P-pop (Pinoy/Filipino pop), C...

You probably heard of different acronyms of the Asian pop world such as K-pop (Korean pop), J-pop (Japan pop), P-pop (Pinoy/Filipino pop), C-pop (Chinese pop), etc. But have you ever heard about Apop?

Well, you are right. Apop is not related to the Asian Pop music genre but it is a publishing brand that focuses on bringing best-selling Korean titles into the English-speaking market.

“Apop doesn’t really mean anything special. We just liked how it sounded! I guess, since it was our first time publishing pop literature, we wanted a name related to that.” said Apop Head Mr. Agno Almario. 

Apop Books actually started when he went on a trip to South Korea back in 2019 for an ASEAN publishers’ event held there. He had the privilege of talking about our local book industry and met other ASEAN publishers. He was so surprised to discover that our ASEAN peers were already purchasing book rights from Korea and translating them into their native tongue. This inspired him to want to do the same for the Philippine market. What if instead of importing books from the Western world, they could create a publishing line that imports great books from other Asian cultures? This is how Apop came to be.

They want Apop to be a bridge for shared experiences and show their readers that we share similar journeys with our Korean/Asian neighbors. Our stories, problems, hardships, love for our families, and moments of joy: these cut across cultures. If Apop can be the conduit to that insight, it would have served its purpose.

PinoySeoul.com quick questions with Apop Head Mr. Agno Almario

What are your current products?

• I Decided to Live as Me - A self-help book like no other, written as if you were receiving advice from an older sister that genuinely wants the best for you. It advocates being proud of who you are, not being swayed by what others think of you, and living your life as your genuine “you.”
• Love is... 1 & 2 - A collection of heartwarming illustrations of love and romance that celebrate love in everyday things. A book that reminds us that we can cherish and treasure even the smallest moments of romance.

In what platforms are you available?

We have an online store that hosts our latest releases and most exclusive offers - apopbooks.com (Use code “PINOYSEOUL” for an additional 7.5% discount). We’re also available on Shopee and Lazada Philippines. 

Where can we follow you? 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apopbooks/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopbooks

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apopbooks/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apopbooks 

Do you ship anywhere in PH / outside the country? 

Yes, we do! We ship nationwide all over the Philippines. We also ship to international clients that order directly from our website. 

What are the available modes of payment? 

On our online store, you can pay using major credit cards, PayPal, GCash, debit cards, and bank deposits. COD is available through our Shopee and Lazada stores.

Winners of our Love Is... Give Away