Why South Korean President Lee chose J.Y. Park over other K-pop moguls
A clean record and an active creative role make Mr Park the safest pick for a minister-level post.
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Is it a crime to insult ‘virtual idols’? South Korean court says yes
In a landmark case where an idol group won a civil case against a commenter who disparaged their looks online, the court said an insult against one's digital avatar should be…
Bini is the first all-Filipino group to perform at Coachella 2026
The P-pop sensations will perform twice, on April 10 and 17, joining international headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Katseye, The xx, Nine Inch Noise, Disclosure, and more…
30 years of drama: How Busan International Film Festival became Asia’s most prestigious
30 years after rats bit German programmer and organizers begged for sponsors, Busan International Film Festival stands as Asia's cinematic epicenter — if it can survive.
Malaysia to be amped up as prime concert venue
The country is on track to host about 450 concerts this year with a potential RM1.7 billion in revenue, a steep rise from 104 in 2022, 335 in 2023, and 408 in 2024.
Here’s how Netflix’s ads could destroy Korea’s media industry
The rollout of Netflix Ad Suite has sparked concerns over its potential impact on Korea’s broader advertising ecosystem, which has seen its sales decline steadily over the years.
South Korea’s largest convenience store chain CU sees 185% jump in foreign sales on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ buzz
Foreign customers are increasingly reaching for K-food items featured in the film, including gimbap, ramyeon, chips and gukbap (Korean soup with rice).
Diving into the mysteries of hit Chinese animation
Based on an online fantasy that drew millions of readers, "Lord of Mysteries" ran its first season on the Chinese online video platform Tencent Video from June to August and on…
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai wins big legal fight against AI-generated fake content
Delhi High Court rules in favor of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, banning misuse of her name, image, and likeness through AI, deepfakes, or online content, protecting her dignity and…
Lee Byung-hun becomes first Korean actor to win TIFF Special Tribute Award
Mr Lee joins an elite group of honorees including Jodie Foster, Guillermo del Toro, and filmmaker Hikari.