If you thought Korean horror had gone quiet after Exhuma, think again. A scrappy little folk-horror thriller called Salmokji: Whispering Water just crashed the box office like it owned the …

Essam Sasa (real name Essam Taha Talat Mahny) was born on September 15, 1997, in Ezbet Gabriel, Giza, Egypt. Orphaned young, he grew up hustling through tough jobs—tuk-tuk driver, aluminum …

A U.S. YouTuber known as Johnny Somali—whose online notoriety has been fueled by a series of disruptive and provocative stunts across Asia—has been sentenced to prison in South Korea and …

Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023) remains one of the most influential figures in modern music and film scoring. Born in Tokyo, he co-founded Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) in 1978, a group that …

Netflix’s At the Moment is quietly doing something most modern shows avoid: telling simple, emotionally grounded love stories without overcomplicating them. Structured as an anthology, each episode explores a different …

On April 8, 2026, former ENHYPEN member Lee Heeseung officially introduced his new stage name, EVAN, marking the start of his solo career under BELIFT LAB.The announcement came via the …

In the heart of Phnom Penh, where ancient Khmer traditions still echo through daily life, VannDa (born Mann Vannda) emerged as one of the most exciting forces in modern Cambodian …

The cultural impact of BTS is once again extending far beyond music—and this time, it’s showing up in historic landmarks. A day after BTS held their comeback performance at Gwanghwamun …

Court orders compensation of ₩15 million (approx. $11,000 USD), less than the initial ₩300 million claim A South Korean court has ruled that a YouTuber who alleged that HYBE’s girl …

Last week, BTS moved across every layer of the global music system at the same time. Let’s start with the creators behind the music. This chart reflects sustained Hot 100 …