Health issues plague K-pop girl groups
The pressure to stay thin, brutal schedules blamed for growing number of female artists taking breaks for health reasons.
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Film exploring family ties premieres ahead of Father’s Day
Set in the picturesque district of Yuyang in Yulin, the movie unfolds as a heartwarming comedic road trip, chronicling the extraordinary journey of a young man who grew up in the…
Taiwan trip by mainland actor is welcomed
Popular Chinese actor Hu Ge's visit promotes cultural exchanges amid tense cross-Strait relations.
‘Jellyfish’ playwright discusses portraying lives of disabled characters on stage
Rom-com explores realistic, bubbly portrayal of woman with Down syndrome.
Game changer? K-pop industry leverages AI
The K-pop industry has begun using artificial intelligence in making music videos and songs for K-pop artists in line with technological advancements.
Vietnam’s first musical film premieres in Paris
The introduction of Doa Hoa Mong Manh (A Fragile Flower) was the first of its kind held in France, with the presence of Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang, Vietnamese…
Lea Salonga to have own wax figure in Singapore
Salonga rose to stardom after starring as the original Kim in the musical “Miss Saigon.” She was the first Filipino and Asian to win a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award…
Thoughts on talent compensation
The solution to the issues facing the TV drama industry isn’t as simple as implementing a transparent accounting system. Fundamental differences exist between the financial…
British singer Zayn Malik carries ‘special elixir’ Pei Pa Koa everywhere he goes
Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa Cough Syrup, better known as pi pa gao to many Singaporeans, is a popular Chinese herbal syrup for sore throat and cough.
Bangladesh’s fashion pollution: A wake-up call
Bangladesh's fast fashion sector, a powerhouse of economic growth, paradoxically sows seeds of environmental degradation. Every year, rivers turn darker, landfill sites grow…