‘Golden’ songwriter Ejae steps into ‘Another World’ for new single
Best known as the voice behind the heroine in "Kpop Demon Hunters," Rumi, and as the composer of its viral hit, Ejae is unveiling her first solo project — marking her emergence…
‘Inuyasha,’ ‘Ranma 1/2’ among popular manga, anime to be merchandised in U.S.
Japanese manga and anime enjoy worldwide popularity, yet there are only a few companies with overseas distribution and sales networks for them, which is one of the obstacles…
Worlds of history in a shawl at exhibition in Ayala Museum in Metro Manila
With its elaborate floral embroidery, luminous silks, and cascading fringes, the mantón presents itself as it is: an example of straightforward beauty and excellent craft. But…
Malaysian artist and filmmaker turns art gallery into recycled robot apocalypse
In The Automaton Project, the debut solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Jonathan Jayasuria, 28, future, fiction, and memory come together to create a…
The beauty of second chances: Bangladeshi artist Kuhu Plamondon’s wearable art
Torn saris, worn-out tablecloths, old blouses, leftover leather scraps, pieces of kimono, and tribal clothes from the Hill Tracts were all stitched together, reborn as art in the…
French actress Juliette Binoche shares insights on film, movement and mindfulness, in Beijing
For the 61-year-old actress, her most recent trip to the country to attend the 2025 Beijing Culture Forum has turned into both a moment of cultural exchange and a celebration for…
Osaka-Kansai Expo ends after drawing more than 25 million visitors over 184 days
Japan and 158 countries and regions participated in the Expo, which started on April 13 and ran under the theme “Designing Future Society of Our Lives.”
South Korea debuts first AI feature film ‘Run to the West’
Blending human imagination with algorithmic spectacle, film marks pioneering step in Korean cinema.
4 K-pop entries among Rolling Stone’s best songs of the century
BTS claimed the highest spot at No. 37 with “Spring Day," while Blackpink’s 2018 hit “Ddu-du Ddu-du” ranked No. 142. Girls’ Generation sat at No. 170 with “Gee” from…
‘Even my mum knows about Demon Slayer’: How anime went from ‘cringey’ to mainstream in Singapore
Observers have attributed the genre’s rising popularity to improved access to subtitled shows; the increased spending power of a maturing and expanding fan base, coupled with…