‘Tempest,’ one of biggest K-dramas of the year, is here
The series follows diplomat Moon-ju (Jun Ji-hyun) as she embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth behind the shooting of a presidential candidate. Entwined in her…
Bengali film explores the taboo of male fertility
A Bengali film, Ahana (The Light Within), which will have its special screening on September 3, is about breaking taboos. One such issue the film deals with is male infertility…
Lav Diaz’s ‘Magellan’ is Philippine entry for Best International Feature Film at 2025 Oscars
Other films in contention for the Philippines’ official entry are Antoinette Jadaone’s “Sunshine,” Zig Dulay’s “Green Bones,” Cathy Garcia Sampana’s “Hello,…
Seoul moves ahead with 1st K-pop venue, opening set for 2027
Seoul Arena is slated to become the capital city’s first concert hall capable of hosting over 20,000 spectators, with the city government seeking to fill a large gap in the…
Bollywood reels as AI rewrites endings and reimagines epics
Famed for its lavish song-and-dance numbers and vast production crews, India’s multibillion-dollar film industry is confronting a new kind of spectacle.
Independent screening event celebrates Indonesia in New York
In the spirit of independence, two diaspora film aficionados brought Indonesia’s movie experience to the Big Apple this month in “21 New York," a screening event that…
Chinese rural period drama enjoys harvest of success
'This Thriving Land' celebrates the resilience of its characters and the unbreakable bond with the land that shapes their destinies.
South Korean director Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ draws rave reviews as Venice competition heats up
With critics hailing darkly comic thriller, Korean cinema eyes its first Venice triumph since Kim Ki-duk's "Pieta" took the Golden Lion in 2012.
Woman arrested for trespassing at home of BTS’ Jungkook
Such incidents highlight a recurring problem in the K-pop industry, namely obsessive “sasaeng” fans who cross boundaries and intrude on idols’ private lives.
Photo exhibition in Ho Chi Minh city highlights ASEAN beauty
The exhibition showcases around 50 photos, featuring positive and inspiring images of nature, history, culture, people, and daily life in the region.