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· Ryan General
Hero Pulls Off Dramatic Rescue of a Little Girl Dangling From a Building in China
Panic ensued when a young girl was found to be hanging on to a drainpipe between the fifth and sixth floors of an apartment building in China. The six-year-old reportedly climbed out of a window from her home in Changzhi City (of the northern province of Shanxi) on Sunday,…
· Ryan General
Expert Explains Why Korean Dramas Are So Addictive
Korean dramas have become even more popular these days as more audiences outside Asia are caught in the now-global Korean wave. DramaFever, a favorite website among K-Drama fans, streams a reported average of 800 million minutes of content per month. Data analytics company…
· Ryan General
Netflix is Going to Produce Its Own Korea Drama
Netflix is cooking up a special Korean drama slated for 2018 and it’s something K-drama fans should be excited about. Announced last Wednesday, the new 12-episode show titled “Love Alarm” will be Netflix’ first original Korean drama production, Huffington Post reported.
· Ryan General
Watch a Cat’s Dramatic Rescue From a Singapore High Rise
A curious cat almost fell to its certain death after it got itself stranded on the 12th floor ledge of a building in Singapore. Fortunately, the furry pet was saved by rescue officers after it was spotted by a concerned neighbor. The poor feline found itself on the ledge just…
· Ryan General
K-POP and K-Dramas are Making a Ton of People Filthy Rich
A huge part of the world has collectively embraced two of South Korea’s main exports: K-pop and K-drama. Their influence has so far transcended into fashion and even beauty standards in many countries, creating a huge market for Korean beauty products and fashion brands.…
· Editorial Staff
China May Ban K-Pop and K-Dramas Over South Korea’s Missile Defense System
Following South Korea and the United States’ decision to deploy the former’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), China, worried about the system’s proximity, is reportedly planning to restrict/ban Korean entertainment for an indefinite period. In response to North…
· Ryan General
Chinese Woman Almost Goes Blind After Binge-Watching Korean Dramas
A Chinese woman’s addiction to Korean TV drama series almost caused her to go blind after binge watching 18 straight episodes of her favorite shows. The 20-year-old woman sought medical attention after she felt that her eyes were “ready to burst out from her skull,” according to…
· Jacob Wagner
Study Shows the Visibly Dramatic Difference Between Six and Eight Hours of Sleep
A full night’s rest is often thought of as a luxury in today’s busy times. According to a recent report from Gallup, 42% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Although the potential health consequences of not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a…
· Waylae Gregoire
Here’s the Dramatic Moment Steve Jobs Told Disney’s CEO His Cancer Had Returned
It was a cool Tuesday on January 24, 2006 in Emeryville, California. Steve Jobs and Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, sat on an outside bench on Pixar’s campus to talk. Within half an hour, Iger would publically announce Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, which Jobs owned a majority share of,…
· Ryan General
China Finally Made Their Own Version of ‘House of Cards’ and the President Approves
China now has its own “House of Cards” television program and, similarly, it has so far captivated millions of viewers with the first 10 episodes that were released. The program, titled “In the Name of The People”, also tackles familiar themes featured in the hit American…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Stunning Model That 10% of South Korea Follows on Instagram
With her stunning looks and impressive acting skills, Lee Sung-Kyung is becoming a household name in South Korea. Today, the 26-year-old celebrity has 5.6 million followers on Instagram, or more than 10% of the country’s population. According to W Magazine, that puts her…
· Khier Casino
Meet the British-Chinese Actress Who Was Just Cast in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
“Humans” star Gemma Chan is the latest addition to the cast of “Crazy Rich Asians”, alongside Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh and Henry Golding. The English actress, whose parents are from Hong Kong, will play Astrid Leong in the Warner Bros adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s best-selling…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Hong Kong Superstar Breaking Asian Male Stereotypes in Hollywood
Daniel Wu, who plays Lu Ren in “Tomb Raider”, has been making headlines for his hit AMC martial arts drama “Into the Badlands”. The great storytelling, drama, and beautifully choreographed fight scenes have created a legion of fans all over the world. Wu is far from a brand new…
· Ryan General
Whaling Fleet Returns to Japan After Slaughtering 300 Whales in Antarctica for ‘Science’
Defying international condemnation, a Tokyo-backed program has recently completed its massive hunt in the Antarctic ocean, killing over 300 minke whales. The whaling fleet composed of five Japanese ships docked back to Shimonoseki port on Friday after completing the annual…
· Ranier Maningding
Jordan Peele Might Direct The Live-Adaptation of Akira. Here’s Why I’m HYPED
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. After years of unapologetic whitewashing from Hollywood, I was beginning to think that the…
· King Malleta
Singaporean Man Pens Hilarious Break Up Letter to Phone Company
Breakups may be a reason for sadness, but one Singaporean man’s breakup text will give you more laughs than drama. The man, identified as Leo, shared a breakup text on social media aimed at his telephone company, which apparently was not making him happy anymore.
· Khier Casino
Kal Penn Roasts Hollywood By Tweeting All the Racist Crap He’s Dealt With
Actor Kal Penn took to Twitter on Tuesday to reveal that he was typecast to play offensive roles including a “Gandhi lookalike” in the beginning of his career. “Found a bunch of old scripts from some of my first years trying to be an actor,” the 39-year-old actor, whose parents…
· Ryan General
Netflix’s ‘Iron Fist’ is as Horrible As Everyone Expected
Early reviews for Netflix’s highly controversial fourth Marvel series, “Iron Fist”, are already out and things aren’t looking so great for the hard-punching hero. Set to officially arrive next week (March 17), the 13-episode show stars “Game of Thrones” alumnus Finn Jones as…
· Ryan General
Philippines Angry After CBS Show Paints President as a Sexual Predator
A fictional portrayal of the president of the Philippines in a hit U.S .television series has earned criticisms from the real-life administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. The trailer for the upcoming episode of the CBS political drama “Madam Secretary” was recently released…
· Khier Casino
Godfrey Gao Trolls Fans With ‘Kiss My A__S’ T-Shirt
Taiwanese-born Canadian actor (and gift that keeps on giving) Godfrey Gao tried to torment his fans by taking to social media on Tuesday and posting a photo of himself wearing a shirt that reads “Kiss my A___S.” The 32-year-old asked everyone to fill in the blank, with many…
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Studio Dragon is the studio behind the K-dramas the world binges — Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Sweet Home — selling globally through Netflix and beyond.
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