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SGIFF GM Jeremy Chua says the festival aims to be a “stepping stone” for Asian directors, spotlighting emerging voices beyond Western gatekeepers
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The Shawshank Redemption premieres in Shenzhen before touring in Shanghai and Beijing
Ali Wong is the first actress of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress whilst Steven Yeun
On the 82nd anniversary of Executive Order 9066, George Takei recounted the painful history of Japanese American incarceration during WWII
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K-pop, K-beauty, and 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' fuel a tourism boom as South Korea’s retail scene fuses fandom, tech, and culture
From Iron Maiden to Iron Lady, Sanae Taichi becomes Japan's first female PM
Fashion magazine W Korea has issued a public apology after its annual breast cancer awareness event was accused of prioritizing
The Marvel star shared the screenplay update on social media, but noted that studios still need convincing about the value
The creative teams behind the new hardback annual, GOLDEN, have issued a second call for contributors.
Namoo Chae Lee’s 'Cancelling Tiger' explores sisterhood, trauma, and identity through Korean myth—reclaiming voice, ritual, and resistance.
Baek Se-hee, author of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, has died at 35. Her work
BLACKPINK's Jennie and SM Entertainment's aespa tie as top contenders, each securing nine nods for the upcoming Hong Kong ceremony.