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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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Two Weeks of New Korean Cinema, Classics, and Star Appearances Hits London This November
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The finger‑heart and V sign are a staple of K‑pop selfies — but new demonstrations show high‑res photos plus AI
Park Chan-wook defends art-politics fusion at Cannes 2026 opener: "No film disqualified for politics."
The Venice Best Actress winner will portray Hollywood’s first Chinese American star in a new film exploring her battles against
The martial arts icon reflects on his first Hollywood leading role and the enduring presence of the young music star
The Oscar-winning director has recruited Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, and Werner Herzog for his upcoming deep-sea family adventure.
Michelle Yeoh stars in This Is My Time, her first Chinese-language film in years, blending comedy and commentary on ageing,
Samsung hits a $1 trillion valuation as Dua Lipa files a $15M lawsuit, alleging unauthorized use of her image in
Simu Liu credits his success to “10% being too stubborn to give up, and 90%, the most amazing support system”