When Universal Music Group acquired a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, the deal valued the Bollywood studio at approximately ₹2,400 crore, or about $265–270 million USD, depending on exchange rates …
Ken Watanabe
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K-popMusic
THE GOLDEN TRIUMPH OF ‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’ AND EJAE’S UNYIELDING JOURNEY
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeIn the glittering world of entertainment, few stories capture the essence of perseverance and artistic redemption quite like that of Netflix’s animated sensation, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. Released in June 2025, …
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General
THE ORIGINAL BUMBLE WAS “DEVELOPED” BY CHINESE PARENTS: SHANGHAI MARRIAGE MARKET
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeImagine a bustling outdoor market, but instead of vegetables or antiques, the main items on display are potential husbands and wives! Welcome to the Shanghai Marriage Market, a unique cultural …
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Film/TV
JAPAN’S DATING SHOW ‘BADLY IN LOVE’ MAY BE THE BEST REALITY SHOW EVER
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeNetflix Japan’s Badly in Love (ラヴ上ç‰), which started streaming worldwide on December 9, 2025, doesn’t behave like a typical dating show — and it doesn’t seem interested in pretending it …
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THAI AND CHINESE FANS GIFT $270,000 IN CASH AT FAN MEET—AND THAT’S NORMAL
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeAt fan meetings, gifts are expected. Flowers, letters, plush toys, luxury accessories—these are familiar gestures in Asian fan culture. But in Thailand and China, devotion has increasingly moved beyond symbolic …
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When Netflix dropped The Believers in March 2024, it was immediately noticed by global audiences for its audacious blend of crime drama, social commentary, and spiritual moral ambiguity. The Thai …
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CulturePop Culture
ASIAN COUNTRIES BANNING 16-YEAR-OLDS FROM USING SOCIAL MEDIA
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeMalaysia is preparing to join a growing global shift toward stricter controls on youth access to social media. On November 23, Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Communications Minister, confirmed that the government …
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XG enters 2026 having already answered the question most global groups spend years circling. A year-long world tour, Coachella appearances, Tokyo Dome dates, and sustained visibility across multiple cultural markets …
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CulturePop Culture
THE MOST DANGEROUS PART OF THIS GAME IS HOW GOOD IT FEELS
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeWant a guy who calls back, remembers your birthday, and knows your favorite pastry and flower? You have five options. Love and Deepspace is a romance-driven otome game that blends …
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If your watchlist has been feeling a little dry lately, this week’s Asian lineup is about to fix that. We’ve got a conspiracy thriller that grabs you by the throat, …