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South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun reacts during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, in March 2025, as he denies underage dating allegations involving late actress Kim Sae-ron. Photo: EPA-EFE
K-drama news

Explainer | Case of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron shows harsh spotlight on Korean stars

An actress under relentless scrutiny. An actor accused of underage dating. His tearful denial. Her suicide. What is it with actors in Korea?

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 5-7

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History

Discover secrets and tools of real-life James Bonds at MI5 exhibition

K-drama news

What did IU learn from Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines?

Singer-actress IU talks about playing Ae-sun and Geum-myeong and what the K-drama taught her about living a successful and fulfilling life.

IU as Ae-sun’s ambitious daughter Geum-myeong in a still from the hit Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines. Photo: Netflix
IU as Ae-sun’s ambitious daughter Geum-myeong in a still from the hit Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines. Photo: Netflix
Music

Bruce Springsteen to drop 83 unreleased songs in 7-album collection

Tracks ll: The Lost Albums will contain songs The Boss wrote and re-recorded between 1983 and 2018 – 74 of them never heard before.

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American cinema

Sin City at 20: why the 2005 neo-noir hit was such a landmark film

Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez’s film still looks incredible, with a stellar cast including Jessica Alba, Bruce Willis and Clive Owen.

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Korean drama reviews

Lee Dong-wook leads The Divorce Insurance, workplace romcom K-drama

A team of divorcees at an insurance company weigh the merits of selling divorce insurance in Killing Romance director’s small-screen debut.

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Lee Dong-wook in a still from The Divorce Insurance. Photo: Online
Lee Dong-wook in a still from The Divorce Insurance. Photo: Online
TV shows and streaming video

Profile | At 87, The Joy Luck Club star Kieu Chinh has no plans to slow down

The Vietnamese-American actress has been busy recently, appearing in TV series Dope Thief on Apple TV+ and movie Control Freak on Disney+.

Video gaming

A video game more influential than Doom, Super Mario Bros? Apparently so

A Bafta survey rated a 1999 Dreamcast title the most influential video game of all time – ahead of Super Mario Bros, Half-Life and Minecraft.

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K-drama news

How When Life Gives You Tangerines made actor a better husband

Park Hae-joon says playing a devoted husband in the Netflix drama was ‘a turning point’ that inspired him to ‘change and grow’ in real life.

Moon So-ri and Park Hae-joon in a still from When Life Gives You Tangerines.
American cinema

How Val Kilmer’s Top Gun reunion with Tom Cruise resonates after his death

Following Kilmer’s death, fans reflect on his Top Gun: Maverick scene with Cruise – one that was a moving tribute to their friendship.

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Val Kilmer (left) and Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick. Following Kilmer’s death, fans reflect on his Top Gun sequel scene with Cruise. Photo: TNS
Val Kilmer (left) and Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick. Following Kilmer’s death, fans reflect on his Top Gun sequel scene with Cruise. Photo: TNS
Asian cinema: Japanese films

AI threatens anime artists but Ghibli’s Miyazaki irreplaceable, son says

Goro Miyazaki talks about AI, animation and why making films as deep as his father’s is impossible, as ChatGPT releases new image generator.

American cinema

Review | A Minecraft Movie: video game adaptation is nonsensical but fun

Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge bring the laughs in this zany adaptation of the world’s most successful video game.

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TV shows and streaming video

The Last of Us Season 2 release date, cast, episodes, and Season 3 plans

Here is a breakdown of everything we know so far about Season 2 of HBO’s hit series The Last of Us, including what the story will be about.

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Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the Season 1 finale of The Last of Us. Season 2 premieres on HBO on April 13. Photo: TNS
European cinema

How indie animations like Flow are outshining big studio films

Flow, directed by Gints Zilbalodis, is part of a wave of non-Hollywood animated films telling hard-hitting stories aimed at adult audiences.

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A screen grab from Flow, the Oscar-winning animation from independent director Gints Zilbalodis.
A screen grab from Flow, the Oscar-winning animation from independent director Gints Zilbalodis.
K-drama news

Is that Park Eun-bin in Hyper Knife? Actress barely recognisable

Actress’ sociopathic doctor character in Hyper Knife is miles away from her roles in K-dramas Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Castaway Diva.

Fame and celebrity

Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone and Top Gun, dead at 65

Once one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men, Kilmer also had a reputation for being difficult to work with.

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TV shows and streaming video

Conflict. Vengeance. Real life inspires The Last of Us season 2, star says

The Last of Us season two explores themes that are based ‘off the world we’re living in’, says Pedro Pascal, and co-star Gabriel Luna agrees.

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US actor Gabriel Luna attends the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us, Season 2. Photo: AFP
US actor Gabriel Luna attends the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us, Season 2. Photo: AFP
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | The Last Dance (extended version): what the deleted scenes entail

The highest grossing Hong Kong film ever returns with 12 minutes of extra scenes that add some comedy, but do they warrant a re-release?

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TV shows and streaming video

Apple TV+ hoping Severance keeps viewers hooked on its platform

Severance has helped Apple TV+ add subscribers, but can it keep them? Why the thriller’s success could be pivotal for the platform.

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

How J-pop acts are seeking new fans in South Korea and beyond

Japanese superstar Kenshi Yonezu’s sold-out event in Incheon is a prime example of J-pop’s rising popularity in South Korea.

Japanese singer-songwriter Aimyon. Photo: courtesy of MPMG Music
American cinema

Obituary | Tributes for martial artist and stuntman Richard Norton, who’s died aged 75

Tributes pour in for actor who starred opposite Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Sammo Hung and trained stars from Will Smith to Margot Robbie.

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Chuck Norris spars with Richard Norton on the beach in Cannes, France, to promote their movie The Octagon. Photo: Instagram/chucknorris
Chuck Norris spars with Richard Norton on the beach in Cannes, France, to promote their movie The Octagon. Photo: Instagram/chucknorris
K-drama news

Kim Soo-hyun tearfully denies dating Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor

At a press conference, Kim Soo-hyun acknowledged a past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron, but said it occurred when she was an adult.

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Korean drama reviews

Review | Karma: Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-a lead morally murky Netflix thriller

The lives of six characters and their moral dilemmas are explored in a gruelling series that dives deep into human interconnectedness.

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K-drama news

Teenage K-drama Weak Hero Class 1 sees big resurgence after Netflix debut

The 2022 Korean drama with Park Ji-hoon and Choi Hyun-wook is earning widespread global attention for its performances and storytelling.

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Park Ji-hoon in a still from Weak Hero Class 1. Photo: Wavve
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