The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival has returned for its 28th edition! The annual event held in Toronto, Canada celebrates contemporary Asian cinema from all over the world, and this year’s festival began on November 13 and is set to run until November 24. A notable film featured at this year’s festival is “The… Continue reading 28th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival Features International Premiere Of “The Land Of Morning Calm”
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Exclusive: “Love In The Big City” Writer Park Sang Young Talks About Queer Representation In The Drama, International Response, And More
Writer Park Sang Young of “Love in the Big City” has taken time for a special interview with Viki and Soompi! Based on the bestselling novel by Park Sang Young, “Love in the Big City” is a carefully crafted drama that blends comedy, classic romance, and romantic comedy. The series follows young writer Go Young… Continue reading Exclusive: “Love In The Big City” Writer Park Sang Young Talks About Queer Representation In The Drama, International Response, And More
Update: Former T-ara Member Ryu Hwayoung Releases New Statement About Past Controversy + Lee Areum Also Shares Her Perspective
Updated November 18 KST: Former T-ara member Lee Areum has also shared a post on her Instagram regarding the past controversy. On November 18, Lee Areum shared the following statement: I don’t have anything official to say about the incident, but since I keep receiving DMs, I’ll leave a short message for just one day.… Continue reading Update: Former T-ara Member Ryu Hwayoung Releases New Statement About Past Controversy + Lee Areum Also Shares Her Perspective
Stars Remember Song Jae Rim And Mourn His Passing
Many celebrities have taken to social media to express their sorrow and pay their respects to Song Jae Rim following his passing. Park Ha Sun On the way back from saying farewell. Each time I see someone close to me leave, it doesn’t feel like someone else’s business. You always smiled on set, worked quietly… Continue reading Stars Remember Song Jae Rim And Mourn His Passing
Former T-ara Member Ryu Hwayoung And Her Sister Ryu Hyoyoung Refute Former CEO’s Remarks About Past Controversy
Former T-ara member Ryu Hwayoung and her sister Ryu Hyoyoung have personally spoken up following the recent remarks made by the former CEO about past controversy. On November 9, music producer and MBK Entertainment founder Kim Kwang Soo appeared on MBN’s variety show “Let’s Go” Season 3 and mentioned the past T-ara controversy from over… Continue reading Former T-ara Member Ryu Hwayoung And Her Sister Ryu Hyoyoung Refute Former CEO’s Remarks About Past Controversy
25th San Diego Asian Film Festival To Present Screening Of “Victory”
The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is back for its 25th edition! San Diego’s premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema founded in 2000, this year’s SDAFF will showcase 170+ films from November 7 through 16. Included in this year’s lineup is “Victory,” a film about youth starring Hyeri, Park Se Wan, Lee… Continue reading 25th San Diego Asian Film Festival To Present Screening Of “Victory”
HYBE CEO Releases Official Statement Regarding Internal Document With Malicious Comments About K-Pop Artists
HYBE’s CEO Lee Jae Sang has released an official statement in response to recent controversy. Previously, during the National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee audit on October 24, it was revealed that HYBE had a weekly “music industry report” that was circulated among executives of the company. Totaling up to about 18,000 pages, the… Continue reading HYBE CEO Releases Official Statement Regarding Internal Document With Malicious Comments About K-Pop Artists
SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan Personally Speaks Up In Light Of Recent Situation Involving HYBE
SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan has personally spoken up following recent controversy involving HYBE. Previously, during the National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee audit on October 24, it was revealed that HYBE had a weekly “music industry report” that was circulated among executives of the company. Totaling up to about 18,000 pages, the document included comments about… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan Personally Speaks Up In Light Of Recent Situation Involving HYBE
SM Entertainment Announces Legal Action Against Malicious Posts And Defamation Of RIIZE And Seunghan
On October 17, SM Entertainment released two new official statements regarding legal action against malicious posts about RIIZE and Seunghan. Regarding RIIZE, SM Entertainment released the following statement: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to provide an update on the legal action being taken regarding the infringement of rights of our artists RIIZE… Continue reading SM Entertainment Announces Legal Action Against Malicious Posts And Defamation Of RIIZE And Seunghan
29th Asian Television Awards Announces Nominees
The nominees have been revealed for the 29th Asian Television Awards (ATA)! Since its inception in 1996, ATA has become one of Asia’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies, with winners chosen by a committee of over 60 members conducting thorough evaluations. The Korean nominees for the drama and variety show categories are as follows: Best… Continue reading 29th Asian Television Awards Announces Nominees