Indonesia

Southeast Asia’s streaming market is booming, with subscriptions up 19% to more than 61 million in 2025 as Indonesian originals rival K‑dramas, Thai horror travels across borders and connected TV transforms how the region watches at home
Film & TV
Netflix's Lost in Starlight wows with 91% on Rotten Tomatoes; Bong Joon Ho hails it a "visual masterpiece"
The Old Woman With The Knife, a South Korean thriller starring Lee Hye-young as an aging assassin, hits US/Canada theaters
Indonesia
Discover 21 rising ESEA artists redefining indie, pop, and R&B — from mxmtoon to YUNHWAY, these voices are shaping music’s
Nine-year-old Singaporean Ivory Chia makes AACA history as the youngest-ever winner, leading a standout night for Asian talent at the
Netflix reaffirms its dedication to Southeast Asian storytelling with new investments and partnerships, empowering local creators to reach global audiences.
Indonesian man accused of killing family claims One Piece “scolded” him, sparking outrage and debate over mental health and media
Indonesian animated film Jumbo breaks Southeast Asian box office records with over $8M and 3.2M admissions in just two weeks
Indonesian horror Pabrik Gula tops 2025 box office with $7M, thrilling with local folklore. US release set for April 18
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Discovery Channel teams with Ken Jeong and Rei Ami for KPop Shark Heroes, a Shark Week special blending K-pop and
BTS will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna and Shakira, as Lisa joins a star-studded
Sung Kang has teamed up with Xbox, UPRISERS LAB, and Zipangu to launch a limited run of Japanese denim racing
The finger‑heart and V sign are a staple of K‑pop selfies — but new demonstrations show high‑res photos plus AI
Park Chan-wook defends art-politics fusion at Cannes 2026 opener: "No film disqualified for politics."
The Venice Best Actress winner will portray Hollywood’s first Chinese American star in a new film exploring her battles against
The martial arts icon reflects on his first Hollywood leading role and the enduring presence of the young music star