What to expect in K-pop in 2025?
Music critics predict continued growth of global K-pop market with return of BTS, Blackpink.
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Chinese actress Zhao Lusi says she was physically abused and is suffering from depression
Without naming anyone, she implied that someone at her workplace who supervised and managed her was the abuser, and used the female pronoun to refer to the person.
Cosplaying gaining ground, inspiring new businesses; growth area in Japan’s pop culture
The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars.
Blockbusters without superstars: An exciting year in Nepali cinema
For long, it was thought a superstar was key to the success of a Nepali film. 2024 changed that perception.
The race to become ‘viral’: Is the authenticity of Nepali music at stake?
The commercialisation of the music industry, driven by views and virality on social media, risks undermining the beauty of Nepali music.
From dog barks to digital sets: How Singapore storytellers and filmmakers create with AI
The practical applications of AI represent how media producers, writers and other creative professionals in Singapore are finding real-world uses for it.
Artificial intelligence revolutionises the Chinese film industry
AI pushes creative boundaries, but human imagination remains irreplaceable.
2025: Another rich year of world-class orchestras in South Korea
Acclaimed maestros Klaus Makela, Gustavo Dudamel and Chung Myung-whun will take the podium with orchestras they share deep artistic ties with, delivering performances brimming…
Lord of the Rings musical to make Asian debut in Singapore in August 2025
The musical was first staged in 2006 and was revived at The Watermill Theatre in Britain in 2023. It will come to Singapore after highly acclaimed seasons at the Chicago…
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 a shot at human redemption
Season two seems to have drifted away from a visceral display of violence and towards something potentially more interesting: A test of whether humanity's better angels can…