September 26, 2026

The young Japanese dancer who led crew Jam Republic to victory on South Korean television passes away surrounded by family.
Film & TV
Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer scores big in China but sparks backlash in South Korea over a caricatured Korean women’s
Jackie Chan critiques Hollywood's CGI-heavy stunts, saying they lack realism. At 71, he still does his own stunts. Stars in
Netflix’s 2026 Southeast Asian content lineup puts the spotlight on regional storytelling with Filipino, Thai, and Indonesian stars leading original
Jon M. Chu teases Crazy Rich Asians HBO Max series: scripts ready, cast likely returning, inspired by Kevin Kwan’s books
September 26, 2026
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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
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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
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