Why Pakistani dramas are winning Nepali hearts
Their popularity can be linked to realistic storytelling, cultural similarities, strong female characters, and the poetic beauty of the Urdu language.
Vietnamese cinema eyes brighter future with million-dollar blockbuster movies
In just the first two months, four Vietnamese films have exceeded VND100 billion (US$3.9 million) in ticket sales, with some achieving this milestone in less than a week.
‘Squid Game’ season 2 most watched show in latter half of 2024 : Netflix
The show registered 86.5 billion views.
Vietnam’s blind box fever
Blind boxes have recently become a phenomenon in the country, attracting people of all ages. In 2024 alone, blind box sales reached nearly US$6 million, according to Metric, an…
Real-life Squid Game to take place in Seoul
'Squid Game: The Experience' comes to Seoul with exclusive games after New York, Sydney and Madrid runs.
More South Korea-Japan collaborations to hit screens this year
A slew of Korean-Japanese collaborative projects are poised to debut on screens this year, and experts promise mutual gains for both countries — with Japan aiming to globalize…
Indonesian police investigate six officers over punk song censorship scandal
Artists and netizens express their support for the band on social media using the hashtag #KamiBersamaSukatani (we are with Sukatani), often accompanied by the slogan “ACAB,”…
Japan’s Saga Airport’s karaoke booth lets passengers enjoy waiting for their flight
The karaoke booth, called “Saganosora” (Saga sky), is shaped somewhat like a telephone booth. It was opened for a trial run on the airport’s first floor on Jan. 22 and has…
Ne Zha 2: The ancient philosophies behind China’s animated blockbuster
Underpinning the action-packed visuals is a bold reimagining of Chinese traditional mythology and cultural history.
Thai government thanks ‘The White Lotus,’ Lisa for boosting Koh Samui’s popularity
The series has driven a 65% surge in US tourist interest and a rise in luxury hotel bookings.