Yoshiki Hayashi, better known as simply Yoshiki, is a name that resonates with music enthusiasts around the world. As the leader and co-founder of the legendary rock band, X Japan, Yoshiki has left an indelible mark on the music industry, effortlessly blending the raw power of rock with the delicate beauty of classical compositions. His…
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76th Cannes Film Festival: “If Only I Could Hibernate” Review
Social realism is the name of the game in Mongolian filmmaker Zoljargal Purevdash’s debut feature If Only I Could Hibernate. Over the past few weeks, the Un Certain Regard title has been widely celebrated as the country’s first film ever in the Cannes official selection. To be accurate, however, Hibernate is the first Mongolian feature-length…
Evolution in Harmony: EPEX Explore Love and Growth in “Prelude of Love Chapter 2. Growing Pains.”
EPEX (이펙스) is an eight-member boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of WISH, KEUM, MU, A-MIN, BAEKSEUNG, AYDEN, YEWANG, and JEFF. The meaning of their group name is meant to signify that they are a “gathering of eight youths reaching eight different apexes.” It represents the eight members forming a collective, powerful team. They debuted on…
Gaho Opens Up About His Music and His Latest Release, “Diamond”
Like a perfectly cut diamond, everything in Gaho’s career is well-proportioned, and his multiple facets are positioned to create a brilliant sparkle. If you are new to Gaho’s music universe, just know that before embarking on his solo career, this 25-year-old musician and songwriter penned some of the most famous K-Drama OSTs. To understand the…
Tilly Birds: Soaring High with Alternative Rock in Thailand’s Music Scene
In the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, where ancient temples and modern skyscrapers coexist, a vibrant music scene thrives. Among the diverse genres that have found their footing in Thailand, alternative rock has carved a niche of its own, resonating with a generation seeking an alternative voice. At the forefront of this movement stands Tilly Birds,…
76th Cannes Film Festival: “Inshallah a Boy” Review
The power of cinema in Jordan holds significant cultural, artistic, and societal importance. Jordan has a rich cinematic history, and the country has produced a number of acclaimed filmmakers and notable films that have made an impact both domestically and internationally. Cinema in Jordan has been instrumental in reflecting and exploring various aspects of Jordanian…
76th Cannes Film Festival: “Tiger Stripes” Review
You don’t need a gross visual metaphor to articulate the horrifying transformation we all undergo during puberty – but it certainly can help. The history of genre cinema is rife with adolescent allegories, from the straightforward telekinesis metaphor of Stephen King’s Carrie, to the superpowered changes that Peter Parker goes through to become a “man”…
K-pop Group XODIAC To Hold Their First European Showcase in London and Amsterdam. (This Event Has Been Postponed)
Color Star Technology Company, Touch Music Live, and Orientouch Entertainment are proud to announce the debut of a brand-new K-pop boy group XODIAC. The group will hold its first European showcase in London and Amsterdam soon. Hong Kong-based entertainment agency, One Cool Jacso announced nine members from OCJ NEWBIES, their 17-member trainee group, as the…
Keishi Otomo on Capturing the Samurai Spirit in “The Legend & Butterfly”
Keishi Otomo is no stranger to making Jidaigeki, Japanese period dramas. He has directed many in his prolific career, though he is probably best known for the “Rurouni Kenshin” live-action films. The franchise adapts Nobuhiro Watsuki’s classic manga of the same name across five films: “Rurouni Kenshin”, “Kyoto Inferno”, “The Legend Ends”, “The Final” and…
Lee Jeong-eun on Producing “Ditto”: From Script to Screen
Being a female film producer today means that you are part of a growing movement in the film industry to increase diversity and representation behind the camera. Historically, the film industry has been male-dominated, and women have faced significant barriers to enter and advance in this field. However, in recent years, there has been a…
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