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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.
Film & TV
AAIFF returns for its 48th year as a hub for Asian American stories, emerging talent, and community — more than
Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
Lee Chang Dong breaks his eight year silence to explain why Possible Love is a “paradoxical question” about love, labor
South Korea
BLACKPINK’s Lisa becomes the first K‑pop solo artist to win the VMA Best Pop award for ‘Dream’, a historic moment
The global pop icon partners with the tech giant on hands-free camera eyewear, prompting critics to question the endorsement alongside
The South Korean actor addresses public debate over modern cosmetic appearance interfering with her role as a chaste Joseon-era widow.
The young Japanese dancer who led crew Jam Republic to victory on South Korean television passes away surrounded by family.
Woody of The Woody Show issues a direct apology to Jungkook and the BTS Army following severe backlash over a
The musician and author announces a 224-page volume detailing her year in Seoul learning her mother’s native language and translating
US radio hosts on The Woody Show face heavy backlash and accusations of racism after intentionally mispronouncing Jungkook’s name and
The Atlético Madrid forward played a key role in both goals against Real Madrid but faced criticism over a tackle
Blackpink’s Lisa teams up with PlayStation for a limited-edition DualSense controller and fashion-forward merch collection, timed to her new EP
The Cannes-winning director will receive the festival’s highest accolade alongside the Southeast Asian premiere of his live-action manga adaptation Look
Singapore’s national broadcaster joins forces with Seoul production houses for a cross-border romantic comedy series and short-form mobile releases.
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The twenty-something KAIST graduate student and marathon talent suffered a medical emergency 500 metres from completing the half-marathon course.
The former SM Entertainment founder ends his three-year domestic hiatus by launching two multinational rookie teams backed by 4D Gaussian
The nineteen-year-old defensive midfielder leaves the club after allegedly bragging about taking local cash while hurling discriminatory abuse online.
EJAE is honored at Gyopo’s eighth annual Chuseok Benefit, celebrating her artistic achievements, Korean heritage and connection to the diaspora
Michelle Yeoh takes centre stage as Olwen in the new Blade Runner 2099 trailer. Watch the Prime Video limited series,
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The Bottoms breakout joins forces with television powerhouse Hiro Murai and cinema legend Wong Kar Wai for a high-stakes corporate
The Star Wars and The Good Place favourite brings classic leading-man charm to a messy wedding vow love rectangle.
The Golden Globe winner sets out across America to reopen her family's historic Flushing eatery despite having zero culinary experience.
Zheng Qinwen made history by becoming the first Chinese woman to win the China Open, defeating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4