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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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“Becoming Chinese” has emerged as one of the internet’s most unexpected lifestyle trends. From hot water and house slippers to
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BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ drops ‘new trick,’ a bright alt-pop single with a “Shot on iPhone 18 Pro” music video directed by
Thai brands like INGU, Srichand, and Mistine are finally taking on K-Beauty and J-Beauty on their own turf. The real
The global pop star addresses leaked decade-old rehearsal footage during the premiere of her documentary at the Toronto International Film
Tributes pour in from across the Japanese screen industry after the beloved actor passes away from rectal cancer surrounded by
Asian cinema is making its mark on the 2027 Oscars, with films from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and
The nineteen-year-old singer urges audiences to respect physical boundaries after an interactive crowd walk turned uncomfortable on the group’s European
BLACKPINK’s Rose partners with Apple to film the music video for her new single 'New Trick' entirely on the iPhone
Can a pop group rely on the pocket money of children while selling songs built around adult innuendo and porn
Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love premiered in Venice to a seven-minute standing ovation, with Netflix backing the Korean auteur’s latest awards
The South Korean pop singer pairs sharp synth-pop rhythms with a futuristic amusement park visual directed by music video veteran
BLACKPINK’s LISA returns to her rap roots on “SaWaDiKa”, filmed in Bangkok ahead of Press Play, as Always Lalisa heads
Michelle Yeoh, Fan Bingbing and Kore-eda Hirokazu lead a star-studded Asian cinema lineup at the 31st Busan International Film Festival
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‘Squid Game’ producer Kim Ji-yeon helped launch the Asian Producers Alliance in Busan, uniting independent producers from Korea, Indonesia, the
The family of Hong Kong Cantopop icon Anita Mui says an urn containing her ashes was taken from a Lantau
The gritty cinematic blockbuster pulled in more than $340 million globally and now enters the race for Best International Feature
Nina Porter speaks about launching The Tea House, British East and Southeast Asian representation in UK broadcasting, and why choosing
The original cast and creative team reunite for an eight-episode drama series continuing Kevin Kwan's bestselling Singapore saga.
On Bruno Mars’ 41st birthday, Resonate Voices ranks his four solo albums, from 2026’s retro soul set The Romantic to
HYBE America’s Gene Whitney explains how musical collaboration and fan community have helped drive K-pop’s global success.
Belonging cannot be inherited overnight. Rebecca F Kuang captures the quiet heartbreak of realising your connection to home is as
Running creator Sun Yuanyuan claimed a personal best before race tracking data and viral photos exposed a two-wheeled shortcut near