Japanese hip-hop has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the early 1980s. The culture first arrived in Japan through American media, fashion, and direct exchanges with New …
April 2026
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On April 15, 2026, Chinese boy group TFBOYS quietly but powerfully celebrated their 12th anniversary. Through their official account, the trio — Karry Wang (Wang Junkai), Roy Wang (Wang Yuan), …
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China’s traditional TV drama industry is in trouble. At a recent high-level forum attended by the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) and executives from iQIYI and Tencent Video, the …
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Shye is the kind of artist who turns quiet moments into something profoundly moving—Singapore’s rising bedroom-pop talent whose music feels like a private conversation you weren’t supposed to overhear, yet …
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This past decade, Southeast Asian cinema (especially from Japan, Korea, and Thailand) became famous for creepy psychological horror. But Malaysia quietly built its own comedy empire — low-budget, high-laugh films …
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Film/TV
JAPAN TAKES THAILAND’S CULT THRILLER ‘GIRL FROM NOWHERE’ AND MAKES IT ITS OWN
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeJust days ago, on April 24, 2026, Fuji Television’s on-demand platform FOD quietly dropped one of the most intriguing cross-border remakes in recent Asian drama history: a Japanese adaptation of …
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LE SSERAFIM GEARS UP FOR THEIR BIGGEST ERA YET LE SSERAFIM just kicked off their 2026 comeback in full force. On April 24, the group dropped “CELEBRATION” — the lead …
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J-popMusic
AKB48 LAUNCHES 22ND GENERATION AUDITIONS: KEEPING THE IDOL EMPIRE ALIVE IN 2026
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeJapanese idol giants AKB48 have officially opened auditions for their 22nd generation members, giving aspiring young talents a shot at joining one of Asia’s most influential pop phenomena. Applications run …
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In a breathtaking display of fan demand, BLACKPINK’s Lisa has shattered records once again. Her upcoming four-show Las Vegas residency, VIVA LA LISA, at the iconic Colosseum at Caesars Palace …
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MANILA — P-pop group BINI has officially announced the BINI Signals World Tour 2026, just days after their landmark performance at Coachella 2026. The tour will kick off with two …