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ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia 2024 – Interview with ‘Saigon Kiss’ writer and director Nguyễn Hồng Anh

June 20, 2024 | 1041 Visits

20Jun

ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia 2024 – Interview with ‘Saigon Kiss’ writer and director Nguyễn Hồng Anh

 In this interview film critic and journalist Carolyn Hinds speaks with filmmaker Nguyễn Hồng Anh about her queer romance short film ‘Saigon Kiss’ which screened in the Rainbow Program at the Japanese festival (SSFF& Asia)... Read More
18Jun

Former Hello Venus Yoo Ara’s Cancer Battle

In a devastating heart-wrenching post, the former Hello Venus member shared the news of her battle with cancer. Yoo Ara gained fame after debuting under Hello Venus girl group with the “Venus” hit single in 2012. In June 11, 2024, Yoo Ara shared... Read More
5Jun

Where are they now? – Crayon Pop

Crayon Pop became a sensational K-pop act from the “Bar Bar Bar” single that gave them over 65 million YouTube views in 2021. Formerly known as Hurricane Pop, Crayon Pop girl band debuted in July 2012 with the “Saturday Night” single under... Read More
29May

An Honest Review of RM’s New Experimental Album, Right Place, Wrong Person

I’m a huge RM fan. I loved mono and Indigo. This album is nothing like those! Which to be honest, was a tad disappointing, but Right Place, Wrong Person transports listeners in a new way, and that’s worth exploring. Right People, Wrong Place:... Read More
29May

METAMOON MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS AS TWO-DAY EVENT WITH HEADLINERS ERIC NAM AND HENRY LAU

MetaMoon Partners with Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at LIU for Innovative Education Initiative with Summit on Asian Representation in Live Music Industry MetaMoon Music Festival, the event celebrating Asian/AAPI artists... Read More
28May

JeonjuIFF 24 ‘Voices’ Interview with Filmmaker Jee Hye Won

There is strength in silence when the silence becomes your testimony of what is too difficult to speak aloud. In director Jee Hyewon’s latest documentary VOICES, which screened in the Korean Cinema program of the 2024 25th Jeonju International... Read More
25May

KCrush Interview with HALLEY

In a country and culture where the R&B music genre is still gaining traction, HALLEY band has made groundbreaking strides and gained global attention despite their recent debut. This young and multi-cultural band’s music pieces are a fusion of... Read More
20May

A.C.E: READY TO BREAK DOWN THE STAGE WITH THEIR UPCOMING US TOUR

Global K-pop boy group A.C.E is gearing up to meet “CHOICE” (official fandom name), through their A.C.E 2024 US Tour . The five-member boy group, managed by BEAT INTERACTIVE, will showcase their charms in fourteen cities, including Madison,... Read More
12May

Eunbi and TWICE’s Nayeon to Make a Comeback in June

Kwon Eun Bi and TWICE’s Nayeon will be making solo comebacks this June. Eunbi is scheduled to make a comeback this June. The “Summer Queen” hit-maker will be returning to the entertainment world after 8 months since the... Read More
12May

SHINee Official: ONEW’s Solo Social Media Accounts and Taemin’s Solo Fan Club

SHINee’s Taemin and ONEW have taken huge milestones after leaving their past agency of 16 years. SHINee’s Taemin official fun club is finally out. The fan club which goes by the name “TEAMate” solidifies the stars change... Read More
6May

May Comebacks: From ATEEZ to Soojin to NEW JEANS

May 2024 is a busy month with several K-pop acts expected to make a comeback. Others have already made a comeback including YOUNITE (released the 6th EP ‘Another’ on May 1) and Hyuna (released the EP ‘Attitude’ on May 2). Here are... Read More
4May

TWS Rookie Band’s June Comeback Preparations

Pledis Entertainment agency’s boy group TWS is gearing up for a comeback scheduled for June. On May 3, Pledis revealed that TWS will be making a comeback this coming June. The agency added that the rookie group is currently in Hong Kong... Read More
4May

Entertainment Agency Switches by K-Pop Stars

The 7-year curse of K-pop groups disbanding after 7 years seems to have gone with the wind. the increasing autonomy in the entertainment industry has given K-pop artists the freedom to continue their passion despite contract terminations.... Read More
2May

KRUICALIZE – SM Entertainment’s Newest Label

Known for managing notable bans including NCT and RIIZE, SM Entertainment is out to validate its dominance in the K-Pop entertainment industry. On 1st May 2024, SM Entertainment officially launched its latest label, KRUCIALIZE,... Read More
1May

Bang Yongguk’s Houston Show: A Wild Ride of Feelings and Hype

If there is one regret that will follow me after this experience, it’s that I did not bring a whistle. Since January 2012, albeit I didn’t become a fan of K-pop until October that year, it’s widely known that a whistle… a Matoki... Read More
1May

K-dramas to Watch This May

April has been a roller coaster of emotions with heart-wrenching twists and turns from notable k-dramas, especially the highly rated ‘Queen of Tears’ K-drama. May is here and it’s time to start bingeing on the most anticipated K-dramas... Read More
29Apr

D’FESTA LA Brings the Best of K-Pop to the US LOS ANGELES, CA

D’FESTA LA Brings the Best of K-Pop to the US LOS ANGELES, CA – D’FESTA LA, an immersive and interactive K-pop exhibition originally held in Korea and Japan, is now coming to the US. The exhibition will be held at The Source... Read More
29Apr

Japanese boyband Da-iCE release new song ‘I wonder’ on April 17, along with YouTube Premiere of performance video!

  Japanese boyband Da-iCE released their latest song ‘I wonder’ on Wednesday, April 17. The lyrics to this new song were written by members Taiki Kudo and Sota Hanamura, with Hanamura also composing. The song incorporates the vibe of a... Read More
27Apr

V’s Military Video Stirs the Pot

ARMY are divided over a recent video from the South Korean military. The video specifically featured the 2nd Army Corps in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province where V is clearly seen in tactical gear and with weapons. Many would label this as... Read More
27Apr

Unusual K-Beauty Trend Goes Viral: Pupil Enlargement

  There’s a new K-beauty trend going around, but it has mostly negative comments surrounding it. Korea’s beauty culture isn’t shy about plastic surgery and face-altering measures in order to achieve the desired aesthetic. People travel all... Read More
24Apr

KCrush ‘In Flames’ Interview with Filmmaker Zarrar Kahn

For his feature directorial debut In Flames, Canadian-Pakistani filmmaker Zarrar Kahn, gives audiences a densely layered psychological horror story of how trauma and the secrets we keep can end up imprisoning us in a life of uncertainty, fear, and... Read More

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