K-Pop Is Completely Dominating the American Music Awards Nominations This Year

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‘One Piece’ Producer Tetsu Fujimura on Hollywood’s Obsession With Manga, Anime, Games, and Japanese IP

K-Content Is Winning Worldwide—So Why Is Korean Cinema Struggling?

South Korean Actor Kim Soo-hyun Exonerated as Police Expose AI Defamation Plot

Americans Arrested in Japan After Stunt at Enclosure of Viral Monkey Punch

Japan

Despite Mixed Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First Film to Hit $1 Billion This Year

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits $1 billion worldwide as the first film of 2026, defying critics’ 42% Rotten Tomatoes score with strong audience approval at 88% Popcornmeter.

Tokyo Tourism Hub Begins Issuing On the Spot Fines for Littering in Shibuya

Inside Manga’s $40 Billion Piracy Problem—And the Race to Fix It

Film & TV

From ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ to ‘Hamnet’: Here Are All the Asian Talents Dominating the 2026 Oscar Nominations

Asian filmmakers, performers, and Asian-centred stories emerged as one of the strongest throughlines of the 2026 Oscar nominations, spanning best

January 28, 2026

‘He could shut up’: Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee on Tarantino about her father

August 15, 2019

“Sh*t On Me If You Didn’t Like It” Bong Joon Ho Slams ‘Mickey 17’ Critics

Bong Joon Ho takes full responsibility for Mickey 17 with brutal honesty: "So shit on me if you didn't like

May 18, 2026

Flash Gordon gets ‘offensive’ racial stereotype warning for Asian character Ming the Merciless

December 23, 2020

Japan

‘Shōgun’ Dominates Emmys, Shatters Records, and Makes History

Shogun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai won Emmys in the Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress in a

September 16, 2024

‘Past Lives’ Teo Yoo to Star in Lionsgate’s Action Thriller ‘Karoshi’

Takashi Doscher's Karoshi is a "corporate thriller with a samurai twist"

August 30, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: How Team Japan’s Uniforms are Fighting Digital Voyeurism

July 28, 2024

Ubisoft’s Apology to Japanese Community For ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ is a Vital Lesson For Filmmakers

Ubisoft has apologised after Assassin's Creed Shadows drew backlash for featuring a black Samurai in feudal Japan

July 24, 2024

‘Shōgun’ Dominates the Emmys With 25 Nominations: A New Era for Drama

FX's Japanese period drama, Shogun, has ammased 25 Emmy nominations

July 20, 2024

‘The Queen of Villains’: Netflix’s Japanese Pro Wrestling Drama Releases This September

Netflix's five-episode drama series, The Queen of Villains, followsthe meteoric rise of Japanese pro wrestler Dump Matsumoto

July 18, 2024

Netflix Signs 5-Year Deal With Aki Isoyama, Japanese Producer of ‘Let’s Get Divorced’

Netflix and Aki Isoyama have signed a five year deal to produce more Japanese TV content

July 11, 2024

Japanese Man’s Unwavering Search for Wife Lost in 2011 Tsunami Continues After a Decade

Yasuo Takamatsu has been searching for his wife, Yuko, since the 2011 Tohoku tsunami

June 6, 2024

‘Shōgun’ Star Anna Sawai Holds Her Own at Hollywood Roundtable with Industry Legends

Shogun star Anna Sawai shared her experiences with Jodie Foster, Jennifer Aniston, Sofia Vergara, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, and Naomi

May 31, 2024

Kabosu, the Much-Loved ‘Doge’ Meme Dog, Dies at 18

Dogecoin Shiba Inu Kabosu has died at the age of 18 according to her owner, Atsuko Sato

May 25, 2024

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Sparks Controversy Over Yasuke, Japan’s First Black Samurai

Assassin's Creed Shadows features Yasuke, a real-life historical figure believed to be Japan's first black samurai

May 18, 2024

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Makes History With Oscar Win

Godzilla Minus One won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards

March 11, 2024

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‘Armour of God IV: Ultimatum’ – Jackie Chan Returns To His Iconic Franchise After 13 Years

Jackie Chan returns to the Armour of God franchise after 13 years with Armour of God IV: Ultimatum, filming in

May 15, 2026

Margaret Cho Says Fear of ICE Kept Her Out of HBO Max Series ‘Heated Rivalry’

The comedian revealed she turned down a role in the hit hockey drama because she was afraid of being detained

May 15, 2026

‘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

May 14, 2026

BTS to Headline First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira

BTS will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna and Shakira, as Lisa joins a star-studded

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

Korean Finger Hearts Are Becoming a Privacy Risk, Experts Warn

The finger‑heart and V sign are a staple of K‑pop selfies — but new demonstrations show high‑res photos plus AI

May 14, 2026

Park Chan-wook at Cannes 2026: “Art and Politics Aren’t In Conflict”

Park Chan-wook defends art-politics fusion at Cannes 2026 opener: "No film disqualified for politics."

May 13, 2026

Xin Zhilei Cast as Anna May Wong in Fundamental Films Biopic

The Venice Best Actress winner will portray Hollywood’s first Chinese American star in a new film exploring her battles against

May 13, 2026

Jet Li Remembers Late Co-Star Aaliyah and Their Time on ‘Romeo Must Die’

The martial arts icon reflects on his first Hollywood leading role and the enduring presence of the young music star

May 12, 2026