Korean TV dramas climb back up global video streaming chart
Together with original Korean dramas, now local television dramas - including many that have ended their runs - are starting to enjoy unexpected worldwide popularity as well.
Korea’s palaces free for all on Children’s Day in policy U-turn
A post originally said two accompanying guardians of children under the age of 12 would be admitted free of charge on Children’s Day.
Hybe’s Bang Si-hyuk receives SNU’s first honorary degree as pop-culture figure
Often referred to as the father of K-pop sensation BTS, Bang is the first figure from the entertainment industry to receive the doctorate.
‘Khmerican’ jewellery EdoEyen at Smithsonian with Krishna exhibit
Pieces from the collection will be available for purchase at the Smithsonian museum’s store for the duration of the exhibition.
Renovated Tokyo residence for Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita shown to press
The total cost for renovations has been estimated to be ¥640 million.
Bye-bye clappers. Fan chants, sing-alongs are back at K-pop concerts
Concertgoers are excited over the return of group singing and loud cheering, which had been banned since 2020 on fears of creating a Covid-19 superspreader event.
Yomii: The piano virtuoso YouTuber with over 700 million views
His street piano videos have drawn millions of views for his brilliant skills, talent for arranging music, innovative project ideas, and editing techniques.
Online Chinese literature sees meteoric rise in popularity with increasing cultural significance
Latest studies and data suggest the popularity of Chinese online literature is growing more than ever before.
Rise of never-aging young women in Korea
Experts say virtual humans reflect the desire for perfection, while others call them evolved versions of characters born for commercial use.
China’s first archaeological museum completed
With 5,215 cultural relics unearthed from the archaeological sites in the province on display, the museum in Xi'an aims to introduce Chinese culture and history to the world.