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China-Japan tensions ripple into K-pop, as Japanese members sidelined from events in China

In recent weeks, multiple concerts and fan events featuring Japanese artists or multinational K-pop groups with Japanese members have been canceled in China.

  • Published: December 15, 20258:45 am
  • Author Lee Jung-joo
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BTS’ road to reunion grows complicated

Scandals, fan backlash, corporate turbulence cloud the group’s long-awaited return in March.

  • Published: December 12, 20251:02 pm
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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The top hits of the last 40 years: A look at the evolution of original Pilipino music

These songs have and will continue to define OPM for years to come.

  • Published: December 12, 202511:55 am
  • Author Carl Martin Agustin
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China’s “Zootopia 2” fans fuel hazardous trend in online snake purchases

The surge in sales of the highly venomous Island Bamboo Pit Viper has raised serious public safety risks and the potential for legal repercussions for platforms, vendors, and…

  • Published: December 12, 202510:35 am
  • Author Li Lei
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Malaysian couple brings artful creations to life from recycled materials

Carmen Hah Siew Fong and her husband Kevin Wong, both 69, have turned retirement into a flourishing world of colour, craftsmanship and handmade creations.

  • Published: December 11, 20251:03 pm
  • Author Manjit Kaur
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‘Ilham Art Show 2025’ reflects Malaysia’s contemporary art energy and diversity

It will also feature a series of public programmes, including exhibition tours and talks throughout the duration of the show.

  • Published: December 10, 202511:45 am
  • Author Daryl Goh
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‘No Other Choice,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ earn Golden Globe nods

Lee Byung-hun is also nominated for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy, competing alongside Timothee Chalamet ("Marty Supreme"), George…

  • Published: December 10, 202511:35 am
  • Author Lee Yoon-seo
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Malaysian Mandopop fans turn to Malay in resistance against China’s ‘yellow cows’

Scalpers resell tickets at inflated prices, such as RM28,000 (US$6,796) for G-Dragon's concert, leading to outrage and claims of non-Malaysian dominance.

  • Published: December 10, 20257:54 am
  • Author Lu Wei Hoong
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Cultural ceremonies driving South Korea’s most addictive TV

From three-day funerals to ritual-heavy holidays, here's how ordinary Korean family events serve as storytelling devices.

  • Published: December 9, 20257:58 am
  • Author Lee Yoon-seo
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K-pop group Twice donates HK$1 million for Hong Kong fire relief

JYP Entertainment announced via Chinese social platform Weibo that the donation was made through Hong Kong World Vision to aid affected children and families.

  • Published: December 8, 202511:29 am
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