Tickets for Justin Bieber concert in Bangkok reselling for US$48,000
Tickets for the concert sold out within hours. Bieber's tour, in November, will also take him to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo.
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Korean TV dramas climb back up global video streaming chart
Together with original Korean dramas, now local television dramas - including many that have ended their runs - are starting to enjoy unexpected worldwide popularity as well.
Hong Kong TV show ignites ‘brownface’ row over Filipina role
Many are upset over broadcaster TVB decision to cast Canadian-Hong Konger Franchesca Wong in the role of a Filipina domestic worker for its series.
‘Crash Landing on You’ couple Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin to wed
After starring in the film “The Negotiation” (2018) and tvN’s hit rom-com series “Crash Landing on You” (2019), the star actors confirmed their relationship in 2021.
Japan film “Drive My Car” scoops Best Film award at Oscars
The win marks a new milestone in Japanese cinematic history, with the last Oscar win for a Japanese film being in 2009.
Japanese film director ‘full of pride’ over Oscar-nominated film
The movie by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, director of the Oscar-nominated film “Drive My Car,” has been nominated in four categories.
Kris Aquino undergoes test before flying abroad for treatment
The actress revealed that cancer and diabetes were among the diseases ruled out by her doctors.
Top movie stars heat up clash of global streaming titans
Several local platforms join race for original content
Japan’s popular stick-shaped snack used to construct giant panda
Hundreds of Umaibo, a popular Japanese stick-shaped snack, were used to form a giant panda at Encho-en, a Chinese-style garden in Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture.
Korean director’s ‘The Novelist’s Film’ wins grand jury prize at Berlinale
Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo’s 27th feature won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin International Film Festival.