Isa Peralta

Video: BTS’ V performs in first installment of NPR’s new ‘Tiny Desk Korea’

NPR recently posted a “Tiny Desk Korea” live concert featuring BTS’ V. Key details: Tiny Desk Korea is the first international i...

‘Once Upon a Star’ trailer: Upcoming Netflix movie is an homage to 1960s Thai cinema

Netflix recently released the official trailer for “Once Upon a Star,” a film that pays homage to Thai cinema in the 1960s. About the traile...

Yoshiki to be 1st Japanese musician to receive ‘Hollywood’s rarest honor’ at TCL Chinese Theatre

Legendary Japanese musician YOSHIKI will be “immortalized in cement” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Making history: YOSHIKI, who...

This premium $170 bowl of pho has wagyu beef, foie gras and more

A restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is selling a premium bowl of pho with wagyu beef, foie gras and more for 4 million Vietnamese don...

‘House of Lee’: New trailer released for Bruce Lee’s 1st official anime series

A teaser trailer for the first official anime series dedicated to Bruce Lee has been released. About the trailer: On Aug. 10, the official B...

‘The Boy and the Heron’: Studio Ghibli releases 14 new photos of Hayao Miyazaki’s final film

Studio Ghibli has released 14 photos of its new film “The Boy and the Heron.” Key details: Last week, the beloved Japanese animation studio ...

Japan Airlines named the world’s best airline, pushing Singapore Airlines to 2nd place

Japan Airlines has been named the best airline in the world. About the index: Earlier this month, luggage storage company Bounce published i...

Uniqlo drops first-ever collaboration with Studio Ghibli

Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli recently dropped a special collection featuring several fan favorites. About the collaboration: The new collection,...

Rapper Lee Young-ji becomes first Korean star to be named Coach ambassador

South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji is Coach’s newest brand ambassador. About the partnership: Lee, 20, is reportedly the first-ever Korean to ...

Filipino makeup brand goes viral with Jollibee-inspired eyeshadow palette

A makeup brand is quickly gaining popularity online for its unique Filipino food-inspired cosmetics. About the brand: Filipinta Beauty, a “c...

First look: Prime Video, Blumhouse’s ‘Totally Killer,’ directed by ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ creator Nahnatchka Khan

Prime Video and Blumhouse Television have released a first look at “Totally Killer,” their upcoming R-rated comedy horror film. About “Total...

Thai father warms netizens’ hearts by dressing as woman for child’s Mother’s Day school event

A single father in Thailand has tugged on several netizens’ heartstrings after dressing up as a woman for a Mother’s Day event at his daught...

Break up with your partner using this NewJeans x ‘The Powerful Girls’-themed PowerPoint

A unique PowerPoint presentation featuring NewJeans and “The Powerpuff Girls” has gone viral on social media. About the presentation: On Aug...

BTS’ V releases first single from upcoming solo album

BTS’ V recently dropped the first single from his upcoming solo album, “Layover.” About the single: “Love Me Again,” which was released on W...

Prime Video confirms ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3

Prime Video recently announced that Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been greenlit. Key details: On Thursday, Prime Video upload...

The world’s most expensive sushi is now over $2K, according to Guinness World Records

The world’s most expensive sushi, which costs over $2,000, can now be found in Japan, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). Key details...

Almost half a billion children in South Asia face extremely high temperatures, UNICEF warns

Around 76% of children aged 17 and under in South Asia are exposed to severely high temperatures for several months per year, according to U...

‘Loki’ Season 2 trailer gives 1st look at Ke Huy Quan’s MCU debut

Marvel recently released the official trailer for “Loki” Season 2, providing a first look at Ke Huy Quan’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. ...

Humanity fights back against aliens in Apple TV+’s ‘Invasion’ Season 2 trailer

Apple TV recently shared the official trailer for the upcoming season of its hit sci-fi drama series, “Invasion.” About the series: “Invasio...

Levi’s and Studio Ghibli unveil ‘Princess Mononoke’ denim collab

Levi’s and Studio Ghibli will soon be dropping a limited-edition “Princess Mononoke” apparel collection. About the collection: The new...

Watch: Michelle Yeoh in trailer for upcoming murder mystery thriller ‘A Haunting in Venice’

The trailer for the Kenneth Branagh-led film “A Haunting in Venice,” which features Michelle Yeoh as a psychic, has arrived. About the film:...

Michelle Yeoh marries former Ferrari CEO after 19-year engagement

Actor Michelle Yeoh recently married her longtime partner, Jean Todt, after 19 years of being engaged. Key details: Yeoh, 60, and Todt, 77, ...

Watch: 5-year-old girl ‘lives her dream’ by wearing sarong kebaya on Singapore Airlines flight

A 5-year-old girl recently delighted flight attendants and netizens for wearing a child-sized Singapore Airlines cabin crew uniform. What ha...

Chinese man solves 3 Rubik’s Cubes while juggling them, breaks world record

A Chinese man recently broke a world record by solving three Rubik’s Cubes while juggling them in just three minutes and 16 seconds. W...

BTS’ Jimin reacts to Ryan Gosling’s special gift from ‘Barbie’ film

BTS’ Jimin has posted a video about the one-of-a-kind “Barbie” gift he received from Ryan Gosling. Background info: Gosling, who plays Ken i...

Contestants try to survive the undead in full trailer for Netflix K-reality show ‘Zombieverse’

Netflix dropped the official trailer for its upcoming Korean survival reality show “Zombieverse” on Tuesday. About the series: “Zombie...

Sanrio and Converse team up to release 4 All Star character colorways

Sanrio and Converse are teaming up once more on a special collaboration. What to expect: The new collaboration features Converse‘s ico...

‘Your Name’ studio produces anime to commemorate 1st Pokémon World Championships in Japan

The Japanese film studio behind several Makoto Shinkai films has recently produced a short anime to commemorate this year’s Pokémon World Ch...

Netflix drops official trailer for ‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation

Netflix released the highly anticipated official trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece” on Saturday. About the trail...

Japanese pizza restaurant chain unveils ‘Ice Cream Fondue Pizza’

A Japanese pizza restaurant chain is making headlines for its new menu item: “Ice Cream Fondue Pizza.” About the pizza: On Friday, Aoki’s Pi...

Singapore passport overtakes Japan’s as world’s most powerful

Singapore has recently dethroned Japan to claim the title of having the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new ranking. About th...

Watch: Chinese Malay groom delivers sweet message in Tamil during his wedding

A Chinese Malay man is making headlines for speaking Tamil during his wedding. Heartwarming gesture: TikTok user Danial Leong posted a short...

Netflix drops teaser trailer for upcoming Korean survival reality series ‘Zombieverse’

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming survival reality show “Zombieverse.” About the show: The upcoming “never-before-seen ...

This Malaysian restaurant is serving pizza in a bowl of ramen

A Malaysian restaurant is making waves online for its head-scratching new offering: “pizza ramen.” About the dish: On Wednesday, Menya Shi S...

First look: Donald Glover, Maya Erskine are ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ in upcoming Prime series

Prime Video recently released a first look at its upcoming series “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine. About the sh...

Netflix sports comedy ‘Dream’ starring IU, Park Seo-joon gets official trailer

Netflix released the official trailer for the sports comedy “Dream,” which stars IU and Park Seo-joon, on Wednesday. About “Dream”: The Lee ...