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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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The singer-songwriter behind the viral hit "Golden" is set to compete for two of the UK's top music honors alongside
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Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
Bong Joon Ho takes full responsibility for Mickey 17 with brutal honesty: "So shit on me if you didn't like
BTS will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna and Shakira, as Lisa joins a star-studded
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 Oscar-winning director has recruited Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, and Werner Herzog for his upcoming deep-sea family adventure.
Samsung hits a $1 trillion valuation as Dua Lipa files a $15M lawsuit, alleging unauthorized use of her image in
The Girls’ Generation member enters a new phase of her career with a nostalgic, synth-driven pop single, her first domestic
The singer and actor took home the history-making trophy at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards, where he called for gender-separated
BTS meets Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum at National Palace, greets 50K ARMY fans.
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The South Korean actor addresses public debate over modern cosmetic appearance interfering with her role as a chaste Joseon-era widow.
The young Japanese dancer who led crew Jam Republic to victory on South Korean television passes away surrounded by family.
Woody of The Woody Show issues a direct apology to Jungkook and the BTS Army following severe backlash over a
A London audience laughing at the exact same beat as viewers in Beijing proved director Zhengyang Mu’s core premise: culture
Thai teenager Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent and US$1 million, becoming the first Thai contestant to claim the title
DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island opens to a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, bringing Filipino folklore, culture and friendship to cinemas worldwide.
SGIFF 2026 opens with Korean thriller The Assassin(s) as Singapore cinema takes centre stage. Early-bird presale 25 Sept, tickets 28
'Ah Girl' director Ang Geck Geck says her debut feature took over 10 years to make, as she reflects on
The musician and author announces a 224-page volume detailing her year in Seoul learning her mother’s native language and translating