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.
A fan service marathon for Filipinos? South Korean superstar Park Bo-gum ran it—with energy to spare
At his “Be With You” show at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last week, the 32-year-old actor launched a three-and-a-half-hour charm offensive—regaling his fans with fun anecdotes…
Dating rumours of BTS’ Jimin and actress Song Da-eun reignite after viral video
Speculations resurface as TikTok clip shows possible apartment encounter. Both parties remain silent on their relationship status.
Bhutan to host its first-ever fashion week in October
The small country has big dreams to promote its story through fashion at the event.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dethrones ‘Red Notice’ as Netflix’s most-watched film
The animated film, which tells the story of HUNTR/X’s double lives as K-pop superstars and demon slayers, garnered over 236 million views, according to the streaming service on…
Why is Japanese anime ‘Demon Slayer’ so popular in South Korea?
Industry watchers say the fervour is less a one-off and more the product of a long cultural relationship between Korea and Japan in the field of animation.
Voice actor and singer behind KPop Demon Hunter’s Rumi from Huntrix react to ‘AI voice’ claims
Netflix pushed out the top-charting animation KPop Demon Hunters into theatres as a singalong on Friday, August 22. The film is now top of the US box office, bringing in $18…