Katseye’s Lara comes out as queer. Why it matters in K-pop
Industry insiders say Indian American idol’s disclosure, while unprecedented, reflects K-pop’s duality.
Indian censor board blocks Santosh, a film exploring Islamophobia, casteism and police brutality
The award-winning film made its way to Cannes, but Indian censors refuse to allow its domestic release.
Chats allegedly prove Kim Soo-hyun dated or groomed Kim Sae-ron when she was 15: Lawyer
The 37-year-old actor has been mired in controversy ever since South Korean YouTube channel Hoverlab accused him of dating Kim Sae-ron when she was underage. Sae-ron died at the…
Nepali film ‘Girls Rewriting Destiny’ follows the journey of 27 women attempting to summit mountain
Led by mountaineer Maya Gurung, the documentary interweaves personal stories of resilience with the larger theme of environmental awareness and economic opportunity through…
What the rise of Filipinos at major fashion weeks means for the local style scene
The rise of Filipino public figures at fashion weeks can be attributed to their ability to bring in media impact value, which helps brands identify the monetary gain they’d…
Upcoming K-pop survival show ‘Under15’ faces familiar backlash for featuring child contestants
The show is under fire for featuring contestants as young as eight, prompting concerns over the sexualisation and commodification of minors.
Museum in Japan says painting is forgery by German art forger; full refund of US$446k sought
The Tokushima Modern Art Museum has confirmed that its oil painting “At the Cycle-Race Track” is a forgery by Wolfgang Beltracchi, a notorious German art forger.
Japanese actors Kento Yamazaki, Suzu Hirose have reportedly split
According to Japan’s Josei Seven magazine, which first reported the news on March 24, the couple were close to marriage before the split. Yamazaki, 30, and Hirose, 26, starred…
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli forces
Associated Press journalists on Tuesday (March 25) saw Hamdan Ballal and the two other Palestinians leaving the police station in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba where…
ASEAN photography exhibition to celebrate cultural diversity
Over the course of 10 days, from May 10 to 20, the exhibition will be an integral part of the Sen Village Festival celebrating the 135th birthday of Vietnam’s national hero,…