August 8, 2025

BigHit Music debuts CORTIS, a 5-member “young creators” boy group, marking their first launch since TXT. Debut set for 18 August
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The cast of Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters explains why Korean culture is no longer a sub-genre—it’s the mainstream
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Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
The long-running European musical competition expands into Asian markets with ten countries confirmed for an inaugural November tournament
Netflix secures global rights outside France to Cannes breakout animated romance In Waves, starring Stephanie Hsu and Will Sharpe
Scottish-Korean cellist Ryan Williams sparked outrage at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march in London, as Keir Starmer condemned the
Anime tourism is booming across Asia, with Trip.com data showing a 195% rise in related travel searches as fans book
Hulu has released the first trailer for The Season, a Hong Kong‑set revenge drama starring Jessie Mei Li. The series
Bong Joon Ho takes full responsibility for Mickey 17 with brutal honesty: "So shit on me if you didn't like
The ten-part international drama arrived on the streaming platform last week, tracing a decade-long connection across Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo.