What is the cardinal rule of any horror film? That it needs to be scary, of course. Unfortunately, exorcist drama Dark Nuns seems to have forgotten that. Directed by Kwon Hyuk-jae and a spin-off to The Priests, Dark Nuns follows Sister Giunia (Song Hye-kyo), an unordained nun who moonlights as an exorcist. She is one…
27th Far East Film Festival: “My Friend An Delie” Review
Childhood could be compared to a butterfly’s wing. So vital to the creature’s navigation yet so delicate that any human could tear it and impair it forever, the similar fragility of a young mind is not something that should ever be ill-treated. Director and actor Dong Zijian’s My Friend An Delie, in all its care…
27th Far East Film Festival: “The Stone” Review
What happens when two artists, known more for their work in music, acting, and design, step behind the camera to tell a story rooted in faith, greed, and blood? You get The Stone – a hypnotic, high-stakes thriller that pierces the surface of Thai spiritual subculture and delivers a cinematic experience rooted in Thai identity…
Exploring the Impact of “SILENCE SYNDROME” by 82MAJOR – Exclusive Interview
When it comes to drive, creativity, and impressive musical growth, 82MAJOR are in a league of their own. Just over a year since their explosive debut, the six-member group returns with SILENCE SYNDROME, their third mini-album – and arguably their boldest artistic statement yet. With each comeback, they’ve consistently leveled up their sound and identity….
Inspiring K-Pop Performance by Big Ocean: Overcoming Challenges – Concert Review
It’s no easy task to become a K-pop idol. Now imagine doing that while being hard of hearing. Sounds near impossible? Not for Big Ocean, the world’s first hard-of-hearing K-pop group, who just floored London with a concert full of great choreography and more charisma than Soho on a Saturday night. Comprised of Lee Chan-yeon,…
The Power of Fire and Sound: GEMINI, BLASÉ, Kwaca and DJ Pool Live in London – Concert Review
Before reading it, drop everything! Because this article will need your full attention. GEMINI, BLASÉ, Kwaca and DJ Pool blew my mind at their London show! DJ Pool just took us straight to the disco world, and it felt like stepping into Fabric or Ministry of Sound on a Saturday night, bass in your chest…
Exploring Love and Vulnerability in NIEL’s 4th Mini-Album “SHE” – Exclusive Interview
In a music world where change is the only constant force, NIEL stands out not by chasing the noise, but by listening inward. Known to many as the main vocalist of TEEN TOP, NIEL is now deepening his artistic identity with his fourth solo mini-album, SHE. With a voice that effortlessly glides between ache and…
LUN8 Shines During Their SHOW(K)ASE Tour “THE BEGINNING” in Poland
When Fantagio announced they’d be debuting a brand-new boy group in 2023 – their first since ASTRO in 2016 – many of us were excited. Enter LUN8, an eight-member group whose name means “eight boys embracing the moonlight that brightens the dark night.” Dreamy, right? And with their blend of slick visuals, decent vocals, and…
Rolling Quartz on Their Music, European Tour and Future Plans – Exclusive Interview
Rolling Quartz continue to build their legacy as one of Korea’s most thrilling rock exports: fierce, fearless, and brazenly confident. Their latest single RE.BOLD is a punch of empowerment, bringing early 2000s rock energy with a modern K-pop edge. This comeback is a reminder that they’re true pioneers in a genre that doesn’t often get…
wave to earth: Leading Korean Indie Rock onto the Global Stage
In recent years, South Korea’s global musical influence has expanded well beyond the borders of K-pop. Among the acts reshaping what Korean music looks – and sounds – like on the world stage is wave to earth. This Seoul-based indie rock trio, consisting of Kim Daniel (vocals, guitar), Shin Dong-gyu (drums), and Cha Soon-jong (bass),…
Upcoming Tour Dates for Jin’s #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR
ARMY or not, I am sure that majority of us know who Jin of BTS is. Or at least who BTS are…am I right? Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply curious, there’s no denying the global reach and cultural impact of BTS – and now that Jin, the oldest member of the group, has…
82MAJOR Step Up: Bold Sound, Bigger Vision on 3rd Mini-Album “SILENCE SYNDROME”
82MAJOR are on the run. Well, at least they are in their latest music video to TAKEOVER, accompanied by their 3rd mini-album SILENCE SYNDROME. If it’s your day one with 82MAJOR, six prison escapees getting down on a train track while dressed in soft pink pyjamas with bunny motifs will be the first impression you…
27th Far East Film Festival: Golden Mulberry for Lifetime Achievement Goes to Tsui Hark
Few filmmakers have left a mark on Asian cinema as deeply as Tsui Hark. A great storyteller and pioneer of modern Hong Kong film, Tsui has long captured audiences’ imagination with his genre-defying style. This year, the Far East Film Festival honours his incredible legacy with the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement, to be…
Japanese Star Megumi Joins the 27th Far East Film Festival Jury to Select Best Debut Film of 2025
Who decides the winners of this year’s Far East Film Festival? While the spirit of FEFF remains proudly democratic – with the audience alone determining the winners of the top three prizes – two expert juries will also be selecting special awards. Among the 49 competition titles (from a total lineup of 77), the three…
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