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J-pop megaband disbands over misconduct allegation

J-pop megaband disbands over misconduct allegation

A popular Japanese pop group hired to be the poster boy of disaster-hit Fukushima has announced it is disbanding following the latest scandal to hit the country's embattled entertainment sector.
Shinsegae chairwoman’s granddaughter to debut in K-pop co-ed group Allday Project this month

Shinsegae chairwoman’s granddaughter to debut in K-pop co-ed group Allday Project this month

Jackie Chan says ‘too much money’ led to lukewarm reception of ‘Rush Hour 3’

Jackie Chan says ‘too much money’ led to lukewarm reception of ‘Rush Hour 3’

Takeshi Kaneshiro’s comeback film slammed for ‘sleep-inducing’ pacing

Takeshi Kaneshiro’s comeback film slammed for ‘sleep-inducing’ pacing

“Sons of the Neon Night,” Japanese-Taiwanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro’s first film in eight years, has been met with criticism over its sluggish plot and confusing narrative.
May 19, 2025 | 03:21 pm GMT+7
Vietnamese singer Tung Duong to receive Japan’s prestigious music award

Vietnamese singer Tung Duong to receive Japan’s prestigious music award

Singer Tung Duong will be honored with the International Artist Award at the Japan Music Awards, which is set to be held on May 21 and 22.
May 15, 2025 | 03:06 pm GMT+7
Vietnamese artist's painting sold at $60,000 in London auction

Vietnamese artist's painting sold at $60,000 in London auction

A painting by Vu Cao Dam, one of the most influential artists in Vietnam in the 20th century, was sold for 45,000 GBP (US$59,733) at a London auction on Friday.
May 4, 2025 | 08:47 am GMT+7
Huge crowds head to Copacabana for free Lady Gaga concert

Huge crowds head to Copacabana for free Lady Gaga concert

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana Beach was filling up fast Saturday with excited fans of Lady Gaga, hours before the American superstar is to perform at a free mega-concert.
May 4, 2025 | 07:39 am GMT+7
Blackpink’s Rosé the only K-Pop idol on ‘Time 100’ list

Blackpink’s Rosé the only K-Pop idol on ‘Time 100’ list

Rosé, a member of the girl group Blackpink, is the only K-pop idol to make it onto Time magazine’s list of “The 100 Most Influential People,” also known as the “Time 100,” this year.
April 18, 2025 | 04:08 pm GMT+7
K-pop star G-Dragon’s songs launched into space

K-pop star G-Dragon’s songs launched into space

South Korean artist G-Dragon has sent his music into space through a unique collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and AI metaverse company Galaxy Corporation.
April 12, 2025 | 11:13 am GMT+7
Blackpink’s Jisoo praises Vietnamese fans as ‘top-notch,’ wears conical hat at Hanoi fan meeting

Blackpink’s Jisoo praises Vietnamese fans as ‘top-notch,’ wears conical hat at Hanoi fan meeting

Jisoo, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, expressed her admiration for Vietnamese fans, calling them “top-notch,” and wore a traditional Vietnamese conical hat while performing at her fan meeting in Hanoi.
April 1, 2025 | 12:06 pm GMT+7
Hoa Minzy's 'Bac Bling' hit competing with Lady Gaga on YouTube earns praise from Nikkei Asia

Hoa Minzy's 'Bac Bling' hit competing with Lady Gaga on YouTube earns praise from Nikkei Asia

Hoa Minzy’s viral music video “Bac Bling,” which recently reached No. 2 on YouTube’s global chart, has received praise from Nikkei Asia for spotlighting Bac Ninh Province, home to Samsung’s biggest manufacturing hub.
March 26, 2025 | 11:28 am GMT+7
A year of HCMC's life and light through the lens

A year of HCMC's life and light through the lens

The Landmark 81 building glowing in the night sky and foreign tourists dancing on crowded streets are among the sights captured in the newly released photo book “Saigon 365.”
March 24, 2025 | 11:14 am GMT+7
Vietnamese singer Hoa Minzy’s ‘Bac Bling’ tops YouTube debut chart, surpassing Blackpink’s Lisa

Vietnamese singer Hoa Minzy’s ‘Bac Bling’ tops YouTube debut chart, surpassing Blackpink’s Lisa

Vietnamese singer Hoa Minzy’s music video "Bac Bling" secured the top position on YouTube’s Top Debut Songs chart from Feb. 28 to March 6, surpassing Blackpink’s Lisa and her song "FXCK UP THE WORLD."
March 14, 2025 | 08:58 pm GMT+7
Through foreigners' lenses: Hanoi in the 1990s

Through foreigners' lenses: Hanoi in the 1990s

The "Shark Jaw" mall, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and Trang Tien Street were among a number of Hanoi sites captured by foreign photographers in the 1990s.
March 12, 2025 | 04:35 pm GMT+7
Koh Samui sees 65% increase in interest from US tourists after ‘The White Lotus 3’ release

Koh Samui sees 65% increase in interest from US tourists after ‘The White Lotus 3’ release

The Thai island of Koh Samui has experienced a 65% increase in interest from U.S. tourists since the third season of HBO’s drama series “The White Lotus” premiered on Feb. 16.
March 9, 2025 | 05:14 pm GMT+7
Blackpink’s Lisa to make history as 1st K-pop singer to perform at Oscars

Blackpink’s Lisa to make history as 1st K-pop singer to perform at Oscars

Lisa, a member of the girl group Blackpink, is set to make history as the first K-pop artist to perform at the Academy Awards, which will take place on March 2.
February 27, 2025 | 07:00 am GMT+7
‘Ne Zha 2’ shatters records with $1B in 10 days at China’s box office

‘Ne Zha 2’ shatters records with $1B in 10 days at China’s box office

The fantasy animation “Ne Zha 2” has set a new record in China by earning 7.7 billion yuan (US$1.05 billion) within its first 10 days of release.
February 14, 2025 | 06:18 am GMT+7
Robert Pattinson makes appearance on South Korean reality show ‘Running Man’

Robert Pattinson makes appearance on South Korean reality show ‘Running Man’

A representative of the reality show “Running Man” has confirmed that English actor Robert Pattinson will make “a brief appearance” in the show’s upcoming episode, scheduled to air on Feb. 2.
January 25, 2025 | 03:44 pm GMT+7
Hong Kong singer Eason Chan cancels Bangkok concert after actor Wang Xing’s scam ordeal

Hong Kong singer Eason Chan cancels Bangkok concert after actor Wang Xing’s scam ordeal

Singer Eason Chan has canceled his Bangkok concert, originally set for Feb. 22, following an incident in which Chinese actor Wang Xing was reportedly scammed and trafficked to Myanmar shortly after arriving in Bangkok.
January 14, 2025 | 01:16 pm GMT+7
‘Squid Game 2’ shatters Netflix records in debut

‘Squid Game 2’ shatters Netflix records in debut

The second season of the survival thriller TV series “Squid Game” created by Netflix amassed 68 million views in its first week, surpassing the previous record held by “Wednesday,” which had 50.1 million views.
January 4, 2025 | 12:05 pm GMT+7
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