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Fashion magazine W Korea has issued a public apology after its annual breast cancer awareness event was accused of prioritizing glamour over goodwill, with a performance by Jay Park drawing criticism for its sexually explicit lyrics.
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The Squid Game saga reaches its dramatic climax on June 27. Gi-hun's rebellion crumbles, but the fight isn't over—get ready
UK’s first Vietnamese film fest, Star Nhà Ease, reclaims identity, sparks dialogue & joy, and reshapes narratives beyond war and
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BigHit Music debuts CORTIS, a 5-member “young creators” boy group, marking their first launch since TXT. Debut set for 18
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations have prompted criticism from K-pop fans, who are questioning the awards' criteria for
All seven members of the South Korean sensation, BTS, are set to reunite this month to begin music production, following
BTS's Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, has donated ₩5B to establish a dedicated care facility at Severance Hospital
BTS edges closer to full reunion as RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook complete military service; fans eye 2025 FESTA for
Alicia Hannah-Kim discusses Cobra Kai, Asian representation, and reconnecting with Korean heritage, starring in the K-drama Tempest
Kim Rieul, famed for blending hanbok with modern fashion and dressing BTS, has died at 32
Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash after racist tweets about BTS resurfaced
BTS’s J-Hope donates ₩100M to aid families of Jeju Air crash victims, reflecting his ongoing commitment to charity and disaster
Gold House kicks off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) with its annual A100 List
At the People's Choice Awards, minimal Asian representation prevails; only Jung Kook and Olivia Rodrigo win, while other nominees miss
Birmingham City FC's BTS controversy arose after the signing of South Korean midfielder Paik Seung Ho
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Kim Atienza and family mourn daughter Emmanuelle “Emman,” 19, remembered for her joy, openness, and authenticity
Fan Bingbing’s 'Mother Bhumi' unveils trailer ahead of Tokyo world premiere; a borderland folk thriller told in Mandarin, Hokkien, Malay
EJAE steps into her own spotlight with In Another World—an indie, introspective debut proving she’s far more than K-pop
Rachel Michiko Whitney’s Yonsei explores four generations of Japanese American history, reclaiming silence through storytelling and film
SGIFF 2025 spotlights female filmmakers and global voices with over 120 films, led by Shu Qi’s Girl and tributes to
Beyond Zombies and Demons: The Korean Shows That Examine Humanity Under Pressure
Kurt Suzuki becomes the first Hawaii-born MLB manager as the Los Angeles Angels make a historic move for Asian American
Armed Federal Forces Descend on Street Vendors, Drawing Fire from Local Leaders
Speaking Out: The Unusual Courage of a Survivor in Japan's Silent Struggle