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K-Content Is Winning Worldwide—So Why Is Korean Cinema Struggling?
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‘We’re Nothing at All’ Review: A Blistering Look at Systemic Injustice and Forbidden Love
International Tea Day: Why 21 May Matters Across Asia
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Americans Arrested in Japan After Stunt at Enclosure of Viral Monkey Punch
Two US nationals face charges in Tokyo after entering the habitat of the famous baby macaque, prompting zoo officials to increase security.
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International Tea Day: Why 21 May Matters Across Asia
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Anime Pilgrimages Are Booming With 195% Surge In Comic-Related Travel Across Asia
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‘Kpop Shark Heroes’: Ken Jeong and Rei Ami to Star in Discovery Crossover Special
Discovery Channel teams with Ken Jeong and Rei Ami for KPop Shark Heroes, a Shark Week special blending K-pop and
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FEATURE: Chow Yun Fat: A Local Hero
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HBO ‘Visionaries’ short film competition returns for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Jackie Chan’s The Foreigner gets weak reviews
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Netflix Premieres Global Romance Series ‘Soul Mate’ Starring Ok Taec-yeon
The ten-part international drama arrived on the streaming platform last week, tracing a decade-long connection across Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Gaming
Sung Kang Partners Xbox to Release Japanese Denim Racing Jacket Ahead of ‘Forza Horizon 6′
Sung Kang has teamed up with Xbox, UPRISERS LAB, and Zipangu to launch a limited run of Japanese denim racing
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Shunji Iwai’s ‘Love Letter’ Returns to North American Cinemas in 4K
Love Letter is often called the greatest sentimental story ever told.
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Jollibee, Uniqlo, BYD Among the Asian Companies Listed in TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026
Jollibee, Uniqlo and BYD are among the Asian companies named in TIME’s 2026 Most Influential Companies list. This article unpacks
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‘Widow’s Bay’: Japanese Director Hiro Murai Talks Balancing Horror With Comedy in His New Apple TV Series
Hiro Murai reveals the delicate art of blending horror and comedy in Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay
Music
TWICE Sets North American Attendance Record for K-Pop Girl Groups
Record broken. 550,000 fans. 35 shows. TWICE is unstoppable.
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The Unlikely Blockbuster: Why ‘Kokuho’ Dominated the Japanese Box Office
How a three-hour drama about Kabuki became a historic commercial and critical victory.
Books
‘The Tale of KAHO’: Haruki Murakami to Release First Female Perspective Novel
Haruki Murakami’s The Tale of KAHO introduces his first sole female protagonist, Kaho—a 26‑year‑old picture‑book author navigating beauty, judgment, and
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Dave Boyle’s Japanese Horror Film ‘Never After Dark’ to Get US Theatre Release
Never After Dark secures US theatrical release through Magnolia Pictures this fall. Moeka Hoshi (Shogun) stars in SXSW-winning Japanese horror
‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director Takashi Yamazaki’s First English-Language Film ‘Grandgear’ to Release in 2028
Japanese Oscar-winning filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki will make his English‑language debut with Grandgear, a 2028 sci‑thriller produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad
Sports
Japanese Football Icon Keisuke Honda Signs With Singapore’s FC Jurong
Keisuke Honda, Japanese football legend, signs with FC Jurong in Singapore Premier League, aiming for league title & Guinness record
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Hideo Kojima’s ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Movie To Be Made By ‘Final Destination’ Filmmakers
Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein to helm Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid for Sony
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K-Content Is Winning Worldwide—So Why Is Korean Cinema Struggling?
Korean content is dominating globally, but its domestic film industry is in crisis. From falling box office numbers to rising
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South Korean Actor Kim Soo-hyun Exonerated as Police Expose AI Defamation Plot
An investigation into a prominent far-right YouTube channel reveals that viral records alleging an inappropriate relationship with the late actress
News
Americans Arrested in Japan After Stunt at Enclosure of Viral Monkey Punch
Two US nationals face charges in Tokyo after entering the habitat of the famous baby macaque, prompting zoo officials to
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‘We’re Nothing at All’ Review: A Blistering Look at Systemic Injustice and Forbidden Love
Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
Community
International Tea Day: Why 21 May Matters Across Asia
International Tea Day on 21 May celebrates tea’s cultural heritage, economic importance, and sustainability across Asia, from China and Japan
Music
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Becomes Vaseline’s First Global Ambassador
Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership
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‘Panda School’ Narrated by Jimmy O. Yang Unveiled Alongside ‘Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor’ Documentary
Beach House Pictures unveils Panda School, narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, alongside historical documentary Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor
Books
International Booker Prize: Taiwan Travelogue Wins Prestigious Literary Award
Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King secure a historic double victory as the first Mandarin novel to win the prize,
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How Asian Influence Is Reshaping Sports and Pop Culture: New Nielsen Data
A new 2026 Nielsen report reveals that Asian-led content, from sports stars like Shohei Ohtani to streaming hits, is driving
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