South Korea gets its first bisexual dating show. Will it survive?
What began as a thriving web novel and webtoon category now helps fuel the growth of queer shows in the country.
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Chinese hit film ‘Dear You’ brings back memories of Malaysian Chinese sending love and cash back to China
To this day, some Malaysian Chinese families still keep those letters to remember their ancestors' deep love for their hometown.
The Philippines’ Oscars push
The Film Academy of the Philippines has launched the Pinoy Oscars Pursuit, a grants programme which provides government support to Filipino films vying for recognition at the…
More aspiring K-pop idols are retiring in their 20s
Unstable incomes, short careers and uncertain futures are pushing some young artists to seek a second act beyond K-pop.
How a Korean indie shorts festival keeps drawing the biggest stars
Now in its 22nd edition, the Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival pairs big-name actors and directors with emerging filmmakers.
Bangladeshi film ‘The Blind Girl and an Elephant’ bags award at Shanghai International Film Festival
The film’s cinematographer, Samiul Karim Shuptak, received the Best Cinematography award in the Asian New Talent competition section.
Vietnamese cinema faces shortage of actors for some roles
As the Vietnamese film industry experiences a boom in theatrical releases, a less visible challenge is emerging behind the scenes: finding actors who truly fit the characters…
Beatles’ Japan tour covered in new photo exhibit in Tokyo
The Beatles arrived at Haneda Airport in the early hours of June 29, 1966, and performed five concerts at the Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on June 30 and July 1 and 2.
Why K-pop companies are betting on India
A veteran K-pop songwriter says the country could rank among the world's five largest music markets within a decade.
Gamelan magic at dusk opens Kuala Lumpur’s ‘Senjakala’ traditional arts series
'Senjakala' will bring together rich traditions from Malaysia’s cultural landscape throughout a six-week period between June 19 to July 25, at TRX City Park, Kuala Lumpur.