4 K-pop entries among Rolling Stone’s best songs of the century
BTS claimed the highest spot at No. 37 with “Spring Day," while Blackpink’s 2018 hit “Ddu-du Ddu-du” ranked No. 142. Girls’ Generation sat at No. 170 with “Gee” from…
‘Even my mum knows about Demon Slayer’: How anime went from ‘cringey’ to mainstream in Singapore
Observers have attributed the genre’s rising popularity to improved access to subtitled shows; the increased spending power of a maturing and expanding fan base, coupled with…
Indonesia Menari returns, reviving joy in traditional dance
After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the nationwide dance-off returned this month, filling shopping malls in 11 cities with renewed rhythm, color and joyful pride in…
The next Byeon Woo-seok? South Korean actor Lee Chae-min discusses ‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’
Once a B-list actor navigating the margins, Byeon now represents the lightning-in-a-bottle phenomenon, a talent whose momentum can carry a series from domestic acclaim to global…
Filipino film ‘Raging’ breaks the silence on male abuse
In this Cinemalaya film, director Ryan Machado draws parallels between personal and environmental abuse in his native Romblon.
South Korean President Lee is a reality TV hit, but controversies persist through Chuseok holiday
Although the latest episode of "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator" recorded a viewership rating of 8.9 percent — the highest of any episode in the series —Mr Lee's…
Where art meets energy: The faces and forms of Art Jakarta 2025
From Agus Suwage’s ironic self-portraits to Aytjoe Christien’s meditative abstraction and Ricky Janitra’s solar-powered soundscape, the annual fair showcased how artists…
Stories of humanity told through a Chinese photographer’s lens
For documentary photographer Hu Wugong people are the essence of photography.
Indian epic Mahabharat gets AI treatment, to premiere on online streaming platform on October 25
With the latest AI technology, the series brings to life the vast Mahabharat world, vividly portraying its heroes, titanic battles, feelings, and moral dilemmas with cinematic…
How fandom merch in the Philippines went from handmade keepsakes to a full-blown industry
These have evolved from elaborate album packaging, high-quality photocards, collectible plushies, specifically for K-pop groups, and even a full-blown fashion lines.