Upcoming K-pop survival show ‘Under15’ faces familiar backlash for featuring child contestants
The show is under fire for featuring contestants as young as eight, prompting concerns over the sexualisation and commodification of minors.
Museum in Japan says painting is forgery by German art forger; full refund of US$446k sought
The Tokushima Modern Art Museum has confirmed that its oil painting “At the Cycle-Race Track” is a forgery by Wolfgang Beltracchi, a notorious German art forger.
Japanese actors Kento Yamazaki, Suzu Hirose have reportedly split
According to Japan’s Josei Seven magazine, which first reported the news on March 24, the couple were close to marriage before the split. Yamazaki, 30, and Hirose, 26, starred…
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli forces
Associated Press journalists on Tuesday (March 25) saw Hamdan Ballal and the two other Palestinians leaving the police station in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba where…
ASEAN photography exhibition to celebrate cultural diversity
Over the course of 10 days, from May 10 to 20, the exhibition will be an integral part of the Sen Village Festival celebrating the 135th birthday of Vietnam’s national hero,…
Why Mickey had to die 10 more times in Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’
The film is based on "Mickey 7," the 2022 novel by American writer Edward Ashton, but Bong’s adaptation takes creative liberties in both character development and narrative…
Eid’s unsung heroes: The women crafting your celebrations
Truly, their efforts are not only enriching one of the most anticipated festivals for us but also in a broader sense, redefining the role of women in business.
Embattled South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun files complaint against YouTube channel, late actress’ family
The complaint accuses them of distributing private photos in violation of a law against sexual crimes.
North Koreans set for K-pop music debut
K-pop group 1Verse counts two young North Koreans as members. This is the first time that performers originally from the nuclear-armed North have been trained for stardom in South…
K-pop acts to shine at Lollapalooza Chicago
Several K-pop artists are set to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago, with Twice named as a headliner, sharing the spotlight with global pop stars such as Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler,…