Kpop

The South Korean group claimed the top prize on a night where trailing nominations left Western pop icons empty-handed.
Film & TV
China's Ne Zha 2 storms the global box office, surpassing $2B in 33 days, setting records and reshaping the global
Lucy Liu says returning to Mandarin in 'Rosemead' helped her reconnect with Chinese identity while addressing mental health stigma in
‘Tempest,’ premiering Sept 10 on Hulu/Disney+, unravels global espionage as Gianna Jun leads a high-stakes political thriller
Kpop
The global girl group will lead a one-day celebration of Asian music and culture at the Rose Bowl this August.
BTS’ long-awaited return to U.S. late night TV hits turbulence after a controversial backstage joke sparks fan backlash — just
BTS’ comeback livestream on Netflix drew 18.4 million views, topping charts in 24 countries, while a disputed Gwanghwamun turnout reveals
HYBE’s stock slid nearly 15% after BTS’ comeback concert in Seoul drew around 104,000 attendees — far below early projections
BTS release Arirang as leader RM suffers ankle injury days before their highly anticipated comeback concert in Seoul, to be
Netflix is planning a KPop Demon Hunters World Tour, turning its most‑watched movie and chart‑topping K‑pop soundtrack into a global
The 2026 Oscars stumbled into controversy after the 'Golden' songwriters were cut off mid-speech and its performance was noticeably shortened—now,
'Golden' made history at the 98th Academy Awards as the first K-pop song to win Best Original Song — but
Park Jin-young
The K-pop legend is leaving the board of JYP Entertainment to spend more time mentoring artists and producing music.
Heeseung will leave ENHYPEN, Belift Lab announced, with the singer planning to pursue a solo career while remaining under the
BTS have unveiled the trailer for a Netflix comeback livestream celebrating their return, featuring the group’s first live performances from
The singer claims she was framed as a "scapegoat" in a shocking handwritten letter posted to social media.
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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,
A new 2026 Nielsen report reveals that Asian-led content, from sports stars like Shohei Ohtani to streaming hits, is driving
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang feature in Eugene Yi’s HBO documentary The A List, which explores AAPI identity,
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
The long-running European musical competition expands into Asian markets with ten countries confirmed for an inaugural November tournament