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Woody of The Woody Show issues a direct apology to Jungkook and the BTS Army following severe backlash over a broadcast segment mocking the artist's name and fandom.
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Dwayne Johnson makes his Met Gala debut in a skirt-inspired Thom Browne look, celebrating Polynesian culture and redefining masculinity on
Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer scores big in China but sparks backlash in South Korea over a caricatured Korean women’s
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The musician and author announces a 224-page volume detailing her year in Seoul learning her mother’s native language and translating
US radio hosts on The Woody Show face heavy backlash and accusations of racism after intentionally mispronouncing Jungkook’s name and
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh’s TIFF thriller The Surgeon is headed to Sony Pictures after a competitive bidding war, cementing her
The Nike-owned footwear giant removes the Chuck 70 X promotional photo worldwide while facing sharp scrutiny over corporate vetting failures.
Stanford R&DE used AI to replace a white male student with a Black student and beautify an Asian peer in
Josephine Atienza, wife of 42 years, recounts the final moments of her husband Bert, a 77-year-old Filipino American man who
Ke Huy Quan reveals the “generous” $100K residuals check he received as a child for Indiana Jones and the Temple
The Beef stars and Oscar nominee reunite on voice duty to upend classic fairy-tale tropes in a vibrant animated feature
James Wan tells creators at Variety’s summit how YouTube breakouts like Lights Out paved the way, why “small, intimate, high-concept”
Busan International Film Festival will welcome Michelle Yeoh, Fan Bingbing, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Zhang Yimou, with Asian cinema heavyweights spanning
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The global pop icon partners with the tech giant on hands-free camera eyewear, prompting critics to question the endorsement alongside
The South Korean actor addresses public debate over modern cosmetic appearance interfering with her role as a chaste Joseon-era widow.
The young Japanese dancer who led crew Jam Republic to victory on South Korean television passes away surrounded by family.
Woody of The Woody Show issues a direct apology to Jungkook and the BTS Army following severe backlash over a
A London audience laughing at the exact same beat as viewers in Beijing proved director Zhengyang Mu’s core premise: culture
Thai teenager Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent and US$1 million, becoming the first Thai contestant to claim the title
DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island opens to a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, bringing Filipino folklore, culture and friendship to cinemas worldwide.
SGIFF 2026 opens with Korean thriller The Assassin(s) as Singapore cinema takes centre stage. Early-bird presale 25 Sept, tickets 28
'Ah Girl' director Ang Geck Geck says her debut feature took over 10 years to make, as she reflects on