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New data from Billboard Boxscore reveals that Kpop groups are dominating the global touring market. SEVENTEEN leads the genre with $88.1 million in midyear revenue, securing the number seven spot worldwide ahead of Dua Lipa and the Jonas Brothers
Film & TV
Squid Game star O Yeong-Su, 81, acquitted of sexual misconduct in South Korea; court cites doubt over victim's memory and
Gemma Chan urges UK to protect aid for vulnerable kids amid budget cuts, calling for 25% of foreign aid to
South Korea
BTS leader RM caught smoking in Tokyo's no-smoking zones sparks fan frenzy—Shukan Bunshun exposes bar-hopping litterbug drama, but is it
A new study confirms the massive economic footprint of South Korea’s film, television, and streaming sectors, proving the country’s entertainment
BTS, HYBE and Bang Si Hyuk are back in the spotlight as South Korean police seek a police warrant in
BIGBANG. 20th Anniversary. World Tour. August 2026. You’re welcome.
BTS’ V, Kim Taehyung, reveals why he “tried very hard to forget” the group during military service—and how it reshaped
Lee Sung Jin reveals how he cast Charles Melton in Beef season 2, why the new anthology shifts to a
The "Big Four" entertainment agencies have filed for a joint venture to create a global music event designed to rival
Yeon Sang-ho returns to zombie territory with Colony, a Cannes-bound thriller that recalls the runaway success of Train to Busan
American YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed for 6 months in Seoul after kissing 'comfort women' statue, sparking outrage. From Japan taunts
BigBang are back on the global stage: the K‑pop legends made their long‑awaited return at Coachella 2026, marking their 20th
From a 10-hour hospital wait to the heights of Korean royalty, the creator of the Netflix anthology returns to dismantle
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'One Piece' producer Tetsu Fujimura breaks down how Japanese IP from manga, anime, and games is fueling Hollywood adaptations and
Korean content is dominating globally, but its domestic film industry is in crisis. From falling box office numbers to rising
An investigation into a prominent far-right YouTube channel reveals that viral records alleging an inappropriate relationship with the late actress
Two US nationals face charges in Tokyo after entering the habitat of the famous baby macaque, prompting zoo officials to
Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
International Tea Day on 21 May celebrates tea’s cultural heritage, economic importance, and sustainability across Asia, from China and Japan
Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership
Beach House Pictures unveils Panda School, narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, alongside historical documentary Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor
Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King secure a historic double victory as the first Mandarin novel to win the prize,