Girls’ Generation to make comeback with 7th studio album next month
This will mark the iconic K-pop group’s first full-group return as an eight-piece act in nearly five years since the release of its sixth LP, “Holiday Night,” in August 2017.
Leap of faith: Frog parade returns to Nara temple
On July 7, at the Kinpusenji temple, a performer in a frog costume comically jumped onto a stage and bowed before a priest, exciting the crowd as it turned into a human.
Indonesia’s pottery industry finally gets its moment
After being mostly thought of as a hobby, pottery is starting to become a real commercial force in Indonesia.
BTS members to release collaborative single with US artists
The song "Bad Decisions" will come out Aug 5 and will be included on Benny Blanco's third full-length album set for release later in the year.
‘Hanbok saenghwal’ joins National Heritage list
The series of cultural practices which encompass the whole experience of making, wearing and enjoying hanbok is the 154th item listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
BTS officially appointed honorary ambassadors for 2030 Busan World Expo
Taking up the ambassadorial roles, the K-pop group is poised to participate in various promotional activities at home and abroad.
Thai and Korean superstars take up top spots in media value rankings
Superstars Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban and Metawin "Win" Opas-iamkajorn were ranked 1st and 4th biggest influencers with the highest earned media value respectively.
New textbooks freshen up old Khmer instruments
Born in Kampong Cham province of Cambodia, the Principal of the Friend Music School, Keat Sokim, uses foreign melodies to prepare books that teach students Khmer classical music.
I never thought I would be a K-pop fan. Until I was.
The writer says it’s time to appreciate idols and their songs, as their sound connects with the global community and delivers hopeful messages.
Bangkok open-air film festival breathes life back into city
The open-air film festival is taking place across the Thai capital all throughout July, screening classics for free.