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What do the JYP contract rumors for Tzuyu and Jeongyeon mean for TWICE's future? Inside the group's 2026 contract renewals and multi-agency shifts.
Film & TV
Ubisoft has apologised after Assassin's Creed Shadows drew backlash for featuring a black Samurai in feudal Japan
The Hamnet filmmaker becomes only the second woman to receive multiple nods in the category, following her 2021 win for
South Korea
CNN’s new travel show 'K-Everything' follows Daniel Dae Kim across Korea as he explores the country’s global cultural influence, from
The Dutch phrase on G-Dragon's shirt included an anti-Black slur
Ahn Hyo Seop opens up about his JYP trainee rejection as a lifelong "stain," from crying over dance skills to
Crimson Desert sold 5M copies in 26 days, earning praise from South Korea's PM Kim Min-seok as a turning point
Canneseries artistic director Albin Lewi cites Jisoo's "artistic journey" and "global aura" as the key reasons behind her Rising Star
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
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The upcoming martial arts crime film showcases a massive character departure for the pop star as he battles Nadech Kugimiya
Japan’s youngest female mayor, Shoko Kawata, sparks national debate over maternity leave, highlighting challenges for women in politics, gender equality,
Studio Ghibli classics return to UK and Ireland cinemas as Kiki’s Delivery Service launches a new IMAX rollout. Gkids brings
Arizona school superintendent candidate Kimberly Yee condemns a stereotypically Asian digital ad targeting her as “overt racism,” blaming GOP rival
Crunchyroll founder Kun Gao launches AniBiz, the first dedicated B2B marketplace for global anime licensing
The breakout star of The Summer I Turned Pretty lands a role in the secretive thriller alongside Gracie Abrams and
The Gravity Falls and Pixar veterans join forces with Tony winner Lea Salonga for a short fantasy film tackling the