Halloween 2025: Where to eat, play, and party around Manila
Whether you’re in the mood for a feast, a forest adventure, or a full-blown party, the metro has something for every kind of thrill-seeker. Here’s your ultimate roundup of…
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BTS’ Jungkook sets another Spotify streams record
His single, “Seven" (feat. Latto), generated 2.6 billion streams, a first for an Asian artist, according to his label Big Hit Music on Wednesday.
Pikachu and friends to bring Pokemon holiday magic to Singapore in Nov, Dec
From Nov 6 to Dec 28, Suntec City’s atrium at Towers 1 and 2 will light up with Pokemon-themed installations and activities to mark the year-end festivities, as snow falls on…
‘Golden’ songwriter Ejae steps into ‘Another World’ for new single
Best known as the voice behind the heroine in "Kpop Demon Hunters," Rumi, and as the composer of its viral hit, Ejae is unveiling her first solo project — marking her emergence…
‘Inuyasha,’ ‘Ranma 1/2’ among popular manga, anime to be merchandised in U.S.
Japanese manga and anime enjoy worldwide popularity, yet there are only a few companies with overseas distribution and sales networks for them, which is one of the obstacles…
French actress Juliette Binoche shares insights on film, movement and mindfulness, in Beijing
For the 61-year-old actress, her most recent trip to the country to attend the 2025 Beijing Culture Forum has turned into both a moment of cultural exchange and a celebration for…
South Korea debuts first AI feature film ‘Run to the West’
Blending human imagination with algorithmic spectacle, film marks pioneering step in Korean cinema.
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…
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…