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· Ryan General
‘Hamnet,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ secure major Golden Globe wins
“Hamnet” and “KPop Demon Hunters” emerged among the most awarded films at the Golden Globe Awards held Sunday night in Los Angeles. Directed by Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” won best motion picture drama, recognizing the adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel that centers on the personal…
· Daniel Anderson
The Black Label to produce new girl group from Mnet competition series
South Korean television channel Mnet has announced a collaboration between its upcoming reality competition series “I-LAND 2” and YG Entertainment subsidiary The Black Label. Key details: A teaser released on Monday revealed that the show’s second season will be spearheaded by…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Hamnet’: Chloé Zhao to direct adaptation of novel about Shakespeare’s wife
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao has been tapped to direct the onscreen adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel “Hamnet.” Zhao and O’Farrell will work together on the upcoming film’s script, Deadline reported. Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris and “1917” director…
· Daniel Anderson
WJSN crowned the winner of Mnet’s ‘Queendom’ Season 2 competition
K-pop girl group WJSN has taken first place in Season 2 of Mnet’s reality show singing competition “Queendom.” The show featured female idols and girl groups performing their hit tracks, covers of one another’s songs and new original comeback tracks to determine the best among…
· Bryan Ke
BTS sweep all 4 Daesang categories, win 5 other awards at 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards
South Korean mega group BTS dominated the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on Saturday through their nine award wins. What happened: The event, which was held at CJ ENM’s Contents World in Paju City in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province, was hosted by Lee Hyo-ri, the first…
· Thy Nguyen
Glamnetic founder creates multimillion-dollar lash company for ‘more Asian female representation, empowerment’
The founder behind Glamnetic has opened up about how being bullied, changing her birth name to fit in, and dealing with the lack of Asian representation in the beauty industry led her to create a multimillion-dollar lash company. Ann McFerran, 28, told Forbes that she “always…
· Carl Samson
Epic War Between K-Pop and J-Pop Fans Erupts Over Mnet Asian Music Awards Performance
Viewers could not help but compare K-pop and J-pop as the genres came head-to-head on one massive stage last week. Performing for the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in South Korea, J-pop girl group AKB48 collaborated with five female K-pop acts in what several netizens thought…
· Ryan General
‘No Other Choice’ director Park Chan-wook reveals why he used satire to critique capitalism
Celebrated South Korean director Park Chan-wook revealed that his film “No Other Choice” reflects how capitalism operates in South Korea, where competition intensifies once a worker loses his job. During a recent appearance on “The Daily Show,” Park said Korean society…
· Ryan General
Chloe Zhao, ‘K Pop: Demon Hunters’ headline strong Asian showing at Golden Globes
Filmmaker Chloe Zhao and the creative team behind “K Pop: Demon Hunters” lead a wide field of Asian and Asian American talent nominated in the 2026 Golden Globes. Zhao earned nominations for best director and best screenplay for “Hamnet,” her adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s…
· Ryan General
Chloe Zhao calls her neurodivergence a ‘superpower’
Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao described her neurodivergence as her “superpower” during a Screen Talk at the BFI London Film Festival on Sunday. Speaking the morning after the European premiere of her new film “Hamnet,” Zhao said her “extreme sensitivity to dissonance” helps…
· Ryan General
Chloé Zhao wins TIFF’s top audience prize for the 2nd time
Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, in Toronto, Ontario, the highest recognition determined by audience votes. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, the film stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and…
· Carl Samson
Malaysia’s first K-pop idol is fluent in 4 different languages
Alicia Wong Lingling, or simply Lingling, 19, is set to make history as Malaysia’s first K-pop idol, debuting with entertainment label Leanbranding’s first global girl group in late May. How she did it: The Klang, Selangor native first joined as a contestant on Mnet’s audition…
· Carl Samson
One of K-pop’s most prestigious awards show is coming to the US
For the first time in its 25-year history, MAMA Awards will debut on U.S. soil, bringing the best of K-pop to Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Nov. 21. Formerly the Mnet Asian Music Awards, MAMA Awards is not only one of South Korea’s, but one of Asia’s largest and most prestigious…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet the Vietnamese monk captivating Gen Z with his insights on love and life
Vietnamese monk Giac Minh Luat has become a TikTok sensation, amassing over 3.1 million followers by sharing relatable insights on life and relationships using Gen Z slang. His short, engaging videos resonate with young people struggling with loneliness and anxiety. In one video…
· Michelle De Pacina
KCON LA set for its first-ever US national TV broadcast
Annual K-pop music festival KCON LA is set to be broadcasted live, on The CW channel at 8 p.m. PT/ET, for the first time in its history. Scheduled from July 26 to 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, only the final day’s M Countdown concert will be aired…
· Michelle De Pacina
P-pop girl group Bini to perform at KCON LA
Filipino girl group Bini is set to showcase P-pop at the K-pop music festival KCON LA 2024. The eight-member group will perform at the “M Countdown” concert pre-show on July 27 at Crypto.com Arena. Organized by Mnet, the event features top K-pop acts like Nct 127, Enhypen and…
· Ryan General
Vietnamese billiards player criticized for celebrating his world title win early
Fresh from winning the Three-Cushion World Cup, Vietnamese billiards player Tran Quyet Chien was criticized for allegedly being “unsportsmanlike” by Dutch expert Bert van Manen for his exuberant celebration. Tran’s remarkable win: On March 3, Tran secured his third World Cup…
· Carl Samson
NewJeans, Ive lead South Korea’s Melon year-end chart
Melon, South Korea’s top music platform, has released its 2023 year-end chart with NewJeans and Ive leading the top 10 spots. A win for girl groups: Songs performed by girl groups command Melon’s year-end top 50 chart. NewJeans dominates the top 10 with four entries, with…
· Carl Samson
BTS wins 6th Worldwide Icon of the Year at MAMA as 4 members set to enlist
K-pop powerhouse BTS took home their sixth Worldwide Icon of the Year Award at the 2023 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on Tuesday, just weeks before the remaining members enlist for their mandatory military service. About the award: Worldwide Icon of the Year is one of the…
· Editorial Staff
Netizens cast doubt on Vietnamese singer’s announcement on Super Bowl invitation
Facebook users are calling out media outlets that have erroneously reported that a Vietnamese singer would be performing at the Super Bowl in February 2024. Background: In a Facebook post on Sept. 10, Vietnamese pop star Tuấn Hưng, 44, shared his invitation to the “Vegas Super…
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