Debut acts set bar high for future rookies
Even in the overpopulated industry, the debut acts managed to set the bar high for those following their footsteps by setting new records.
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Blackpink’s Lisa adds another record with 100 million Instagram followers
As the sole Thai member of the renowned South Korean all-girl K-pop group, Blackpink, her incredibly huge following has solidified her status as a trailblazer in the industry.
G-Dragon names anti-drug foundation ‘JusPeace,’ donates 300 million won
The 35-year-old artist is donating 300 million won in the name of his now defunct group Big Bang’s fan community, VIP, to the JusPeace Foundation.
Exports of South Korean TV programs top $500 million in 2022
The report said robust overseas sales of Korean TV drama series to global streamers led the sharp on-year increase in exports.
Singaporean fashion designer to the stars Andrew Gn retiring his label after 28 years
Discussions are also under way to establish a foundation in Singapore to display his work and help new generations of local designers find their paths.
Blockbusters dominate domestic film market: Report
The market remains lackluster during the comparatively smaller holidays and weekends, mainly due to a shortage of big-budget movies to attract a large number of people to cinemas,…
HK pop diva celebrates 30 yrs in showbiz with exhibit in Beijing
Featuring photography, video, music and installations, the show, curated by UCCA Lab, sheds light on Hong Kong pop diva Karen Mok’s illustrious career.
Indoor theme park featuring ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ ‘Tokyo Revengers’ to open in Tokyo in March
Visitors will have immersive experiences stepping into the roles of characters as they explore the facility designed to re-create popular animations and stories.
‘Silent as the grave’ gets new meaning in Korean theaters
Some fans claimed that the "watching like a corpse" culture has gone too far, to the point where people even make a fuss about taking off one's jacket, or mechanical noises from a…
Thai cinema’s golden year: Record-breaking box office and diverse storytelling
Thai films typically generate only around 30 per cent of the revenue of Hollywood movies. But since the beginning of the year, two Thai films have surpassed the 100 million baht…