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

June 20, 2024 | 795 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

BTS’s Jin Completes Mandatory Military Service

BTS’s jovial Jin has been discharged from the military. On June 12, Jin celebrated the milestone with other BTS members as they congratulated him for the hardwork. Jin enrolled into the military last year in June. The star was serving in Yeoncheon... 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
18Jun

BTS Collaborates with “Despicable Me 4”

The legendary boy band has made yet another groundbreaking stride through collaboration to appear in a Hollywood film, the internationally accredited Minions series. On June 14, “Despicable Me 4” hinted that BTS would be part of their highly... 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

Sunmi’s June Comeback MV’s Final Touches

Sunmi, who’s been away since her October 2023 “Stranger” track, is also gearing up for a comeback. Abyss Company, Sunmi’s agency, confirmed that the star just finished shooting her upcoming MV in Croatia. This was a day... 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 rock band I Don’t Like Mondays. release new song ‘New York, New York’, marking their 10th anniversary! First Asia tour also announced!

Japanese four-piece rock band I Don’t Like Mondays. have released new song ‘New York, New York’, their first new release of 2024. This year marks the 10th anniversary of I Don’t Like Mondays.’s major-label debut.... 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

ATEEZ Coachella Recap

ATEEZ was the first K-pop boy group to perform at Coachella, making amazing strides for K-pop in the States. When interviewed by Entertainment Tonight, ATEEZ commented that the performance felt like walking on clouds. They were so blown away... Read More
27Apr

Bang Yongguk 3 The Dallas Tour

The Dallas stop had so much energy, that it felt like we were in a club instead of a concert for Bang Yongguk. The set list that he picked were very good choices and I was happy to hear some never before songs live. But like I said, the... 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
25Apr

I.M ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER SOLO HEADLINING “OFF THE BEAT” WORLD TOUR DATES

Coming off the heels of his third EP, the K-pop superstar will kick off the tour in Seoul and visit 18 cities across Europe, North America and Asia MONSTA X’s dynamic rapper and vocalist, I.M, embarks on his new journey as a solo artist by... 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
17Apr

Ayumi Hamasaki releases new single ‘BYE-BYE’ on 26th anniversary of her debut! Explosive music video features ayu in school uniform!

Download & streaming links Music video As she celebrates the 26th anniversary of her debut, Japanese pop superstar Ayumi Hamasaki has released the brand new single ‘BYE-BYE’. ‘BYE-BYE’ was written for the... Read More

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