80-year-old granny among finalists at Miss Universe Korea pageant
Despite her silver hair, sagging skin and crow’s feet, the ageless beauty was named a finalist in the national pageant earlier in September, giving her rivals – who are young…
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‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
Once a superstar in the 1990s K-pop scene, Korean American singer Steve Yoo has now been unable to enter Korea since 2002, when he obtained US citizenship and avoided South…
Vietnam partners with Los Angeles and Google to promote culture, cinema and tourism
Deputy Minister Phong said that there have been many significant milestones in the two countries' cooperation in terms of culture, sports and tourism, helping enhance mutual…
Meet Moo Deng, the most adorable hippo in the world
The pudgy, viral princess is a menace popular for splashing water, bouncing or “deng,” perpetual screaming, biting and bullying caretakers, and mimicking her mother, Jona. She…
Host of Miss Korea apologises for ‘inappropriate question’ about deepfake
"The 'deepfake video' in the question referred to 'recreating a real-life image by using AI technology, and was asking about the difference between (the candidates') actual self…
Blackpink’s Lisa to tour Asia in November: report
On October 15, she will join the special guest lineup for the Victoria's Secret fashion show which has been revived after six years. Tyla and Cher were also invited to perform at…
Coldplay to test Hong Kong’s dream to be Asia’s next concert hub
While the news has been welcomed in Hong Kong, it has also sparked concerns among locals about whether the financial hub can execute the concerts without a hitch.
Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi says cultural differences shape ‘What Comes After Love’
According to Sakaguchi, the cultural differences between Japan and Korea were essential to the story, with a key example of how it affected the series being how the main…
‘Culinary Class Wars’: fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
The competition features 100 contestants divided into two teams: the white team, consisting of the nation’s top star chefs, and the black team, made up of lesser-known cooks and…
Cinema halls in Bangladesh turn to old films to stay afloat as new releases stall
Currently, fewer than 60 cinemas remain open, and this number may drop further if the situation doesn't improve.