Japan

Korean Cinema Hit Rock Bottom in 2025 While Japan’s Anime Boomed

Korean cinema hit a 20-year low in 2025, but Japanese animation soared—signaling a new era for Asia’s box office power balance

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Shiori Ito Calls Japan Debut of Sexual Assault Film ‘Black Box Diaries’ Her “Most Reactive Screening”

Film & TV

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Michelle Yeoh Sets Chinese Film Return with ‘Miss R’

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh will lead the Media Asia feature, marking her first Chinese-language movie since her Academy Award win

August 15, 2025

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‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Hurt By Racist Backlash to ‘Star Wars’ Series

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae addresses racist backlash to 'Star Wars The Acolyte', expressing hurt but hope for change

December 4, 2024

Interviews

Kim Tae-hee’s Next Act: The Korean Icon Discusses Her Role in ‘Butterfly’ and Hollywood’s Shifting Landscape

Kim Tae-hee, famed Korean actress, debuts globally in Amazon’s 'Butterfly,' a spy thriller blending action with deep family drama

August 13, 2025

Features

FEATURE: Hong Kong Cinema; more than just Jackie Chan

June 20, 2016

Japan

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Kim Kardashian West drops ‘Kimono’ brand name after Kyoto mayor writes to her

July 2, 2019

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Naomi Osaka cuts press conference short after Wimbledon loss to Yulia Putintseva

July 2, 2019

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Final Fantasy XIV live-action TV series to be made by Square Enix and Sony

July 1, 2019

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#KuToo: Japanese women stand up against high-heel requirement at work

June 5, 2019

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11-year-old girl killed in Japan schoolgirl stabbing attack

May 28, 2019

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Penguin books to issue Asian American classics line

May 3, 2019

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Survey finds almost 50% of Tokyo’s foreigners experience racism

April 17, 2019

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‘Your Name’ follow up ‘Weathering With You’ trailer released

April 11, 2019

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John Cho stars in ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Netflix live-action remake

April 5, 2019

Leonardo DiCaprio to produce live-action Akira film with Taika Waititi

April 3, 2019

BAPE founder NIGO auctions ‘Simpsons’ KAWS painting for HK$115.96m at Sotheby’s

April 2, 2019

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Japanese Muslim woman redefines hijab fashion through Instagram photos

March 28, 2019

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Kurt Suzuki Makes MLB History with Los Angeles Angels as First Hawaii-Born Manager

Kurt Suzuki becomes the first Hawaii-born MLB manager as the Los Angeles Angels make a historic move for Asian American

October 23, 2025

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ICE Agents’ Raids Spark Outrage and Mass Protest in New York’s Chinatown

Armed Federal Forces Descend on Street Vendors, Drawing Fire from Local Leaders

October 22, 2025

Japan

Rare Public Accusation Sees Japanese Father Jailed for Daughter’s Rape

Speaking Out: The Unusual Courage of a Survivor in Japan's Silent Struggle

October 22, 2025

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Rina Sawayama Slams Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘SNL’ Performance For Cultural Insensitivity

Rina Sawayama calls out Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL performance for cultural insensitivity: “Shoes on tatami is jail”

October 22, 2025

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Netflix Partners Mattel And Hasbro To Create ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Toys

Netflix teams up with Mattel and Hasbro for an “industry-first” KPop Demon Hunters toy line launching in 2026

October 22, 2025

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Fuels Netflix’s 17% Revenue Surge, Cited as its “Most Popular Film Ever”

Netflix’s Q3 revenue jumps 17% to $11.5B, led by hit KPop Demon Hunters

October 22, 2025

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K-Pop is Driving South Korea’s Record-Breaking Tourism Surge

K-pop, K-beauty, and 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' fuel a tourism boom as South Korea’s retail scene fuses fandom, tech, and culture

October 21, 2025

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Introducing Sanae Takaichi: Heavy Metal Drummer and Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

From Iron Maiden to Iron Lady, Sanae Taichi becomes Japan's first female PM

October 21, 2025

South Korea

W Korea Charity Gala Slammed as ‘Celebrity Party’ After Jay Park Performance and Modest Donations

Fashion magazine W Korea has issued a public apology after its annual breast cancer awareness event was accused of prioritizing

October 20, 2025