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· Ryan General
Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore respond to Vili Fualaau’s criticism of ‘May December’
Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore have responded to Vili Fualaau after he criticized “May December” for “ripping off” his life story. About the film: In penning “May December,” Samy Burch reportedly drew inspiration from the real-life story of Mary Kay Letourneau, whose…
· Daniel Anderson
FIFTY FIFTY’s KCON appearance, ‘Barbie’ music video canceled amid legal and health woes
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY have recently lost out on numerous opportunities due to their health issues and legal troubles. “Barbie” music video: The production of FIFTY FIFTY‘s music video for their song “Barbie Dreams,” featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming film…
· Daniel Anderson
Aespa releases 19 versions of 3rd mini-album ‘MY WORLD’
K-pop girl group aespa released 19 different physical versions of their third mini-album “MY WORLD” on Friday. About the album: Digital versions of “MY WORLD” were released in May. The album is led by the title track “Spicy” and include the B-sides “Salty & Sweet,” “Thirsty,”…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ lead Lee Jung-jae requested $1 million per episode for Season 2: report
“Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae has requested $1 million per episode for Season 2 of the Netflix hit dystopian series, South Korean tabloid Dispatch revealed. The report: If Lee’s alleged request is met, the 50-year-old actor would earn a staggering $13 million in total for the…
· Ines Shin
Thai man sentenced to 2 years prison for selling cartoon duck calendars
On Tuesday, the Taling Chan Criminal Court sentenced a man to two years in jail for the distribution of calendars containing cartoon ducks that allegedly mock Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X. The 26-year-old, whom the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop’s newest hit: mental health support through audio therapy
The manager of a legendary K-pop artist once asked me to exclude the words “mental health” in any context from a pending interview profile. It’s still a taboo subject for many, and more so in the colossal entertainment industry of K-pop. Swaths of articles have been written…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese state media warns Elon Musk over ‘lab leak’ coronavirus tweets
The Global Times, a daily tabloid newspaper run by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), warned Tesla CEO Elon Musk for pushing the COVID-19 “lab leak” theory. On Feb. 27, Musk responded to a tweet that questioned whether Anthony S. Fauci, the former chief medical adviser to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Rep. Matt Gaetz cites CCP-run newspaper designated by US government as propaganda
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R, FL-1) inadvertently cited the Global Times, an English-language daily tabloid newspaper run by the Chinese Communist Party, while grilling Defense Under Secretary for Policy Inspector Colin Kahl. During a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Gaetz grilled Biden…
· Daniel Anderson
RM releases music video ‘Closer’ featuring clips from ‘Decision To Leave’
BTS leader RM has released a new music video for his song “Closer,” with scenes from Park Chan-wook’s mystery film “Decision to Leave.” RM shared his excitement for the music video in a recent Instagram post.
· Editorial Staff
Vanessa Hudgens engaged to pro baseball star Cole Tucker
Vanessa Hudgens is now engaged to professional baseball player Cole Tucker, according to reports. On Thursday, celebrity tabloid TMZ reported that Tucker, 26, proposed to Hudgens, 34, near the end of 2022.
· Daniel Anderson
Epik High drop EP ‘Strawberry’ featuring Jackson Wang, Hwasa
South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High are back with a new EP titled “Strawberry.” The EP, which shares its name with the lead track, features two collaborations: “On My Way,” featuring Jackson Wang, and “Catch,” featuring Hwasa. Meanwhile, B-sides “Down Bad Freestyle” and “God’s…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Squid Game’ reality competition called a ‘warzone’ after contestant stretchered out in freezing weather
Contestants of Netflix’s upcoming reality competition series “Squid Game: The Challenge” were reportedly faced with harsh conditions, with at least one of them allegedly having to be carried out on a stretcher while filming the show in England. Hundreds of players were forced to…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian doctor to take ‘legal action’ against commenters sexualizing her newborn daughter
Dr. Amalina Bakri, a Malaysian doctor based in the United Kingdom, revealed her plans to take legal action against people who left inappropriate comments targeting her 9-month-old daughter. Bakri, who rose to fame for her public health advocacy, said that the highly disturbing…
· Isa Peralta
BTS’s RM releases new solo album
BTS’ RM dropped “Indigo,” his new solo album, on Friday. The album contains 10 tracks in total and features several artists, including Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Tablo, Kim Sawol and Mahalia. RM also recently released a music video for the song “Wild Flower,” which features…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: Queen BoA returns, NMIXX gets glittery, BTS’s RM reveals album tracklist and featured artists
Happy holidays! This week was a bit lighter on music, but there were still a handful of noteworthy releases, starting with the long-awaited return of K-pop queen BoA and her album “Forgive Me.” KANGDANIEL released a repackage album titled “The Story : RETOLD,” and NMIXX got the…
· Daniel Anderson
Military enlistment date for BTS’s Jin revealed
BTS’s Jin has confirmed he will start his military enlistment on Dec. 13. South Korean news outlets reported on Thursday that he would begin at a recruit training center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, for a five-week training program before moving to frontline unit duties. HYBE…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan fires at China’s drones for first time as president orders ‘strong countermeasures’
The Taiwanese military has reportedly opened fire at a Chinese drone that entered the island nation’s restricted air space over Erdan Island in Lieyu Township, Kinmen County, before 6 p.m. on Tuesday. “The defense forces issued warnings in accordance with protocol. Because the…
· Jane Nam
Eric Nam says being Asian ‘now feels like a superpower,’ talks heartbreak as song inspiration in new interview
In an interview on the “Zach Sang Show” about his most recent album, “There and Back Again,” popstar Eric Nam shared his thoughts on identity, love and aging. Most of the songs on his new album appear to be about heartbreak, including the hits “I Don’t Know You Anymore” and…
· Jane Nam
Psy releases Western-themed music video featuring BTS’ Suga for ‘That That’
After a five-year hiatus, Korean singer Psy returns with his ninth album, one studded with some of the biggest names in Korean pop music. On Friday, the “Gangnam Style” rapper released a music video for “That That,” a long-awaited collab with BTS’ Suga. The record, produced by…
· Daniel Anderson
Psy’s upcoming star-studded comeback album to feature BTS’ Suga, Mamamoo’s Hwasa, Bae Suzy and more
Psy’s upcoming ninth album, called “Psy 9th Ssada9,” marks the pop star’s comeback since his last release five years ago. The 12-track album features BTS’ Suga as a producer on the song “That That.” Other collaborators on the album include artists signed under Psy’s own P Nation…