South Korean celebrities grilled over drug use
Rapper G-Dragon, the leader of Big Bang, was booked without detention for suspected violation of the Narcotics Control Act, making him the latest celebrity to be investigated for…
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Genre-bending epic ‘Sun-sin’ explores inner struggles of national hero
Set to premiere in November, “Sun-sin,” a production by the Seoul Performing Arts Company brings together accomplished artists from various performing arts backgrounds,…
Singapore directors Anthony Chen, Boo Junfeng in key Golden Horse Award juries
They will be among the jury members choosing the winners at the 60th Golden Horse Awards, which takes place on Nov 25 in Taipei.
Filipino-directed film ‘Blue Room’ wins best foreign film at LA film fest
This historic win marked the first time a Filipina filmmaker received this prestigious recognition at the festival, which spotlights and champions content produced, written, and…
Disney to open first Zootopia-themed park in Shanghai
The world's first Zootopia-themed land, the eighth in Shanghai Disneyland, is set to open in Shanghai on Dec 20.
‘The Boys’ director says blending fact, fiction necessary to deliver message
"The Boys" revisits a 1999 case in which three teenage boys were wrongfully convicted of robbery and murder in forced confessions.
Thai film ‘Undertaker’ becomes year’s top grosser with Thai Baht 400 million
The film’s director, Thiti Srinual, expressed his gratitude to the public, and said the film’s success was a tribute to the hard work and dedication invested in the project.
NewJeans, Ive win first national culture merit
The rookie groups were recognized with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation at the 14th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.
2003, when Korean cinema was at its finest
Although it may appear as though Korean cinema’s meteoric rise to prominence occurred just over a decade ago or even more recently, its foundation runs deeper.
Short film shining a light on harassment
The eight-minute short film provokes discussion and urges solidarity with victims of inappropriate sexual advances, and is part of an annual collaboration event aimed at…