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Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer scores big in China but sparks backlash in South Korea over a caricatured Korean women’s team and ‘lookist’ stereotypes
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Exclusive insights from iconic Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung, on 'Silent Friend', Wong Kar-wai collaborations, neuroscience prep, plant sentience, and
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'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae addresses racist backlash to 'Star Wars The Acolyte', expressing hurt but hope for change
K-Pop group NewJeans exits HYBE's ADOR, citing mistreatment. Their bold move slashes HYBE’s market value by $500M, sparking industry debates
K-pop stars Jennie and Lisa will perform solo at Coachella 2025, alongside Enhypen and XG, marking key milestones for the
BLACKPINK’s Lisa graces Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue, sparking debate over her inclusion among actors despite limited acting experience.
Gi-hun returns in Squid Game S2 for revenge! Creator Hwang promises a ‘crazy’ season with high stakes, fresh faces, and
Coldplay teams up with TWICE for six Seoul shows in April 2025, blending K-pop and rock for an unforgettable concert
K-Pop icon G-Dragon returns after 7 years with his new single "POWER," debuting under EMPIRE. A fresh era begins with
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars hit No.1 on Billboard Global charts with 'Apt.,' amassing 224.5M streams and Rosé becoming UK's
K-Pop's RIIZE member Hong Seunghan exits after a fan backlash over leaked photos, sparking debates on idol privacy, fan expectations,
Oscar-winner Youn Yuh-jung joins Beef Season 2 with Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and others. New plot follows a young couple
BLACKPINK's Rosé drops her debut solo single 'Apt.' with Bruno Mars, breaking records globally with 100M+ streams, and a Perfect
BLACKPINK's Lisa kicked off Victoria Secret's first runway show since 2018
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Discover how Asian cinema and philosophy shaped Star Wars on May the 4th 2026. From Kurosawa's samurai epics to Taoist
Jollibee, Uniqlo and BYD are among the Asian companies named in TIME’s 2026 Most Influential Companies list. This article unpacks
Jon M. Chu opens up on imposter syndrome: “I didn’t think I deserved to be in Hollywood.” The Wicked director
Awkwafina and Ken Jeong are reuniting on screen in Kaet Might Die, a dark comedy adaptation of Kaet McAnneny’s cancer
Hiro Murai reveals the delicate art of blending horror and comedy in Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay
Thai Boys’ Love is taking the U.S. by storm with hits like The Rebound, 4 Minutes, Shadow, and Close Friend
Singapore‑produced animated feature The Violinist has been selected for the main competition at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, marking
Greta Lee stars in Netflix's 'The Last House' sci-fi thriller, arriving August 7. The 'Past Lives' Oscar nominee leads a