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BTS becomes the first group to surpass 10 billion annual Spotify streams, driven by its hit album “Arirang” and ongoing world tour.
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Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse leads Thailand’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards with an intimate family pilgrimage drama.
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Netflix’s Emmy-winning dark comedy Beef is back for another round — this time trading road rage for relationship warfare. Season
KPop Demon Hunters didn’t just top Netflix’s charts — it obliterated them, becoming the most-watched film or series the platform
In letting its Cinderella become Sophie Baek, 'Bridgerton' makes its most meaningful shift yet — one that quietly redefines who
The director of Oldboy returns with a sharp, comedic look at job insecurity and the price of staying middle class.
BTS’ Busan homecoming hasn’t happened yet, but hotel prices are already in Dynamite mode — with some properties charging up
Authorities have officially dropped all charges against actress Nana after she was forced to defend herself and her mother from
The clock is ticking, and BLACKPINK are done keeping fans waiting. With Deadline arriving in February, the group are ready
Before voicing Rumi, Arden Cho auditioned for a completely different character in KPop Demon Hunters
BTS have announced a globe-spanning 79-date world tour for 2026–2027, marking their long-awaited return after a four-year hiatus — with
The singer surprised fans in Malaysia with a medley of iconic K-pop tracks, fueling speculation about a potential group reunion.
From viral soundtracks to veteran comebacks, here is the music that defined the year.
Ken Jeong posed as Ronny Chieng’s translator on 'The Daily Show' in a chaotic — and deeply relatable — attempt
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Netflix’s Dang! is winning critics with an 80% Tomatometer even as viewers blast the show online for recycling Asian American
Singapore could consider chemical castration to combat sex crimes if evidence proves it reduces offending, says Home Affairs Minister K
Timothy Koh directs Pangdemonium’s final production, Come From Away, 25 years after 9/11. Read about the musical’s message of humanity,
Hong Kong filmmakers are facing tighter censorship, shrinking output and growing pressure from mainland China, but some say the city’s
Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko’s Food Samurai heads to Disney+ in the U.S. and Canada, following his first culinary journey through
Can a pop group rely on the pocket money of children while selling songs built around adult innuendo and porn
China’s take on Tom and Jerry is drawing harsh reviews, with critics saying Forbidden Compass buries the classic duo under
Chloé Zhao reflects on manga dreams, directing Marvel’s Eternals, and her Venice Film Festival masterclass.
Lea Salonga became the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, drawing cheers at a