AI takes centre stage as Bucheon Film Festival explores cinema’s future
The festival's commitment to exploring artificial intelligence runs deep, with 11 AI films among its 217-title program and a three-day conference dedicated to examining how the…
Zayn Malik references racism he faced as One Direction member in new song
‘I worked hard in a White band, and they still laughed at the Asian,’ raps the British singer in a teaser for his new track ‘Fuchsia Sea.'
Why YG Entertainment needs a breakthrough group – now more than ever
While the company remains one of the so-called "Big Four" K-pop agencies — alongside SM, JYP and Hybe — it has yet to introduce a new act that rivals the global dominance of…
Marsha Milan, Borneo’s music queen, celebrates new album with free listening party with fans
The singer who in February won the Anugerah Juara Lagu 2025 title for the song "Hening Rindu" has now notched up another success in her long glittering career with the launch of…
Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga to receive her Walk of Fame star in Hollywood
Best known for her groundbreaking role as Kim in “Miss Saigon,” for which she won a Tony, Olivier and other major theater awards, Ms. Salonga has built an acclaimed career…
China and South Korea bond over ink traditions
The Modern and Contemporary Ink Art of China and the Republic of Korea, at the Beijing museum until Aug 11, gathers 120 works by dozens of artists who have introduced reforms in…
What you need to know about the Saja Boys, Korea’s grim reapers in K-pop form
The image is deeply familiar to Koreans. A pale-faced man, draped in black robes and wearing a gat, a traditional Korean hat made of horsehair and silk, has long signaled death in…
Jakarta PROVOKE!: When artists take space and call for change
As part of Jakarta’s anniversary celebrations, 19 artists and 19 curators step onto the scene not just to showcase, but to speak with purpose.
BTS confirms full-group comeback, world tour for spring 2026
All seven bandmates will head to the US this month to begin music production and concert preparations.
Japanese manga artist Go Nagai of ‘Mazinger Z’ fame donates works to quake-hit hometown
Mr. Nagai has provided ongoing support to the disaster-affected areas such as by sending illustrations with messages of encouragement for the recovery and reconstruction of Wajima.