Sadness overload: The tricky art of ‘sinpa’ tear-jerkers
The use of sinpa, the overly-emotional and dramatic scenes that Korean films and dramas employ, is often ridiculed, but box office scores indicate that it sells.
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Why play-to-own is the next space to watch in Indonesia’s crypto gaming ecosystem
By rewarding engagement with tokens and tokenized game pieces, a player develops an understanding of the game while building true ownership.
8 podcasts worth listening to while driving
From 90's music dissected to a daily discussion of stoicism, here are 8 podcasts recommended by Inquirer staff to help pass time the next time you find yourself middle of a…
K-pop invasion: From a local trend to a global phenomenon, and beyond
K-pop has spread around the world since the early 2000s, starting in the Japanese music market and spreading into East Asian countries until the mid-2010s.
From ‘Shiri’ to ‘Parasite,’ Korean films came a long way
Around 2010, major Korean directors who gained global recognition expanded their global fanbase further by doing projects in the US with Hollywood star actors.
Deepika Padukone ranks on top the latest survey
Post her latest direct-to-digital release, Gehraiyaan, the multi-talented superstar made a lasting impact on the audience as Alisha.
Hong Kong university debuts world’s first AI-driven orchestra
The orchestra, using state-of-the-art AI technology, is formed by human and AI systems.
Lang Lang brings Slovenian arts festival to its climax
The Ljubljana Festival in Slovenia, one of the oldest international arts festivals, hosted Chinese pianist Lang Lang on August 8.
Rookie girl group NewJeans makes impressive debut on charts
"Attention," a lead track of the group’s debut EP topped Spotify's daily top songs chart in South Korea as it dropped on August 8.
Sand cats YouTube video proves adorable hit
The lyrics introduce the cat’s behavior and ecology, such as in “It’s got a bad temper” and “Don’t expect to tame it,” accompanied by a cheerful tune.