CDs still hold sway in streaming era in Japan
CDs, records and other physical formats accounted for about 70 per cent of music revenue in Japan for 2021, having more than doubled compared to that of digital formats.
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HK star Tony Leung Chiu Wai joins Douyin, eagerly welcomed by Andy Lau
The 60-year-old, who is on other social media platforms, newly opened an account on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
Cambodia revives rich theatrical tradition
Lakhon Pol Srey, or theatre spoken by women is a form of classical theatre that is similar in some ways to the Royal BalleT.
Year of the Rabbit starts off with record box-office receipts
Selling a total of 129 million tickets, the holiday grossed an overall $1 billion, up 11.89 percent year-on-year, according to reports.
From rookies to older generation: The K-pop aritists set to make a comeback next month
Unlike previous years, the comeback of some of K-pop's biggest idol groups is yet to come as the groups aim to expand their reach overseas and are out on world tours.
Siti Nurhaliza delivers near-perfect rendition of Tamil song
In an interview, Siti said she was honoured to be given the chance to perform alongside the legendary Indian musician Haricharan Seshadri.
After pandemic postponements, Korean movies flow into theatres
“Road to Boston,” a film based on marathoner Sohn Kee-jung’s life, will be unveiled in autumn, targeting the Chuseok holiday season.
K-pop industry aims for a bigger piece of pie through ‘glocalization’
Glocalization is used to describe a product or service developed and distributed globally but adjusted to accommodate consumers in a local market.
Top K-pop idols to return from military this year
Unlike in the past, when conscription essentially meant a career death sentence for K-pop idols, many singers now return back to their group after serving approximately 18 to 22…
Michelle Yeoh first Malaysian to be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars
The 60-year-old actress received the nomination for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. The film has received 11 nominations in total, making it a lead contender at the…