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From viral soundtracks to veteran comebacks, here is the music that defined the year.
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Maggie Kang, co-director of Netflix hit Kpop Demon Hunters, blends her Korean roots and Hollywood craft to create an authentic
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From viral rap roots to award-winning roles, we rank Awkwafina’s best films on her 37th birthday—showcasing her talent, range, and
Karate Kid: Legends shows how Asian male roles in Hollywood evolve—from Mr. Miyagi's trope to a nuanced Asian American lead
Ben Wang stars as Li Fong in the new Karate Kid, merging styles with Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han for
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Jess Khan-Lee is a rising Hollywood actress, blending dance, martial arts, and empathy into her craft, as seen in Mission:
Elizabeth Ai’s “New Wave” blends synth-pop nostalgia with a heartfelt story of healing, identity, and the quiet wounds of displacement.
Playwright Joel Tan is breaking borders from Singapore to London, moving audiences with works like Scenes from a Repatriation and
Labor wins 2025 election in a landslide; rise in Asian Australian MPs reflects voter shift, with Chinese community votes proving
Elizabeth Ai’s New Wave explores the 1980s Vietnamese New Wave music scene in SoCal, blending nostalgia, resilience, and identity
A half-century after exodus, London exhibition honours the resilience of Vietnamese refugees
Malaysian actress Yeo Yann Yann reflects on her journey from Johor Bahru to Netflix’s Havoc, where she plays a fierce,
Amid celebrity hype, Amanda Nguyen’s historic flight as the first Vietnamese American woman in space deserves far greater recognition
113 years ago, six Chinese Titanic survivors faced racism and erasure, their story buried—now resurfacing to reveal a long-silenced truth
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Discover how Asia’s microdrama boom is reshaping entertainment — 30–90 second serials that hook, hit, and finish before your next
Joshua Michals, 26, killed Chinese student Zhe Wang after she reportedly became 'stressed' that he had given her a sexually
TWICE’s Dahyun wins for 'You Are The Apple Of My Eye' as Kim Ji-hoon takes home the OTT Best Acting
Kim Ji-hoon earns the Best Acting Award in the OTT category at the 2025 Seoul International Film Awards for his
Singapore actor-host Collin Chee apologises after Benz Hui's family accuses him of leaking private funeral details
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The former Navy SEAL and son of Korean immigrants successfully completes his first mission aboard the International Space Station
Netflix’s new spinoff 'Physical: Welcome to Mongolia' reunites Team Korea and Team Mongolia for a heartfelt travel series showcasing authentic
Japan remains K-pop’s largest overseas market, but new data shows its growth is slowing as global audiences in Southeast Asia
Exclusive insights from iconic Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung, on 'Silent Friend', Wong Kar-wai collaborations, neuroscience prep, plant sentience, and