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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack makes Grammy history — but not without questions

While the win is widely seen as a breakthrough for K-pop, critics have offered a more nuanced assessment, pointing out that the recognition did not come from a general field…

  • Published: February 3, 202612:35 pm
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, exiled Tibetan community in Dharamshala celebrates

The spiritual leader won his first Grammy for the spoken-word album “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”

  • Published: February 3, 20268:34 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Bollywood milks India nationalism for box-office success

Recent Bollywood war films align with government narratives, facing scrutiny for censorship and Islamophobia, despite some filmmakers prioritising profit over political messaging.

  • Published: February 2, 202610:15 am
  • Author Debarshi Dasgupta
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K-pop concerts face renewed uncertainty in Greater China

Industry officials cite competition and sluggish ticket sales — not just the Hallyu ban.

  • Published: February 2, 202610:10 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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Music diplomacy: Chinese envoy not unwelcome to Philippine first lady

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday shared a photo of first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan when they attended Chinese pianist…

  • Published: February 2, 202610:05 am
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Inside the blind box economy: Why we can’t stop unboxing

Some say the craze went mainstream with Labubu, the quirky Pop Mart character popularized by Blackpink’s Lisa in 2024. But the thrill of the unknown? That’s not new.

  • Published: February 2, 20268:30 am
  • Author Sheena Suparman
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Your travel guide to hit Korean drama ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’

From Seoul alleyways to museums, the Netflix rom-com's memorable moments unfold at filming locations anyone can freely visit.

  • Published: January 30, 202611:56 am
  • Author Lee Yoon-seo
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South Korea passes law to combat scalping, piracy

Piracy is now punishable by up to seven years in prison, while ticket scalpers face fines up to 50 times the sale price.

  • Published: January 30, 20268:05 am
  • Author Park Ga-young
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Iconic Indonesian romance returns as musical in ‘Bukan Cinta Galih/Ratna’

A stage adaptation of the cult 1979 romance Gita Cinta dari SMA blends nostalgia with Gen Z humor, as a new generation retells the story of Galih and Ratna for today’s audiences.

  • Published: January 29, 202612:23 pm
  • Author Nur Janti
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Mattel taps into ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ fan craze with new doll line

The new toys will start rolling out this summer, ‍roughly a year after the film's release, as Mattel hopes merchandise can stoke its continued popularity.

  • Published: January 29, 202611:39 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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