BTS officially appointed honorary ambassadors for 2030 Busan World Expo
Taking up the ambassadorial roles, the K-pop group is poised to participate in various promotional activities at home and abroad.
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Shanghai theme park unveils Ultraman area
It is the first Ultraman-themed venue of Haichang Ocean Park Holdings, which runs theme parks in China's major cities.
Thai and Korean superstars take up top spots in media value rankings
Superstars Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban and Metawin "Win" Opas-iamkajorn were ranked 1st and 4th biggest influencers with the highest earned media value respectively.
I never thought I would be a K-pop fan. Until I was.
The writer says it’s time to appreciate idols and their songs, as their sound connects with the global community and delivers hopeful messages.
Celebrities face backlash over lifetime job offers
Netizens expressed their doubts about the transparency of the hiring process for celebrities.
Bangkok open-air film festival breathes life back into city
The open-air film festival is taking place across the Thai capital all throughout July, screening classics for free.
Netflix sees Korea as proving ground for hit content
Netflix is also set to release four original unscripted Korean shows in the second half of this year.
Meet the Singapore stylist to stars around the world
Hong Kong-based make-up artist and creative director Alvin Goh, 44, has worked with a who's who of international celebrities in the last 15 years.
‘Squid Game’ nets 14 Emmy nominations
Actor Lee Jung-jae, who plays the debt-ridden divorcee Seong Gi-hun, has been nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series, alongside Jason Bateman of ‘Ozark’.
SMTown Live unveils star-studded lineup for Suwon concert
The agency said it will mark the first in-person joint concert of its artists in about five years in South Korea.