Welcome to our exclusive interview with OTYKEN, a Siberian Indigenous group that has recently taken the music world by storm with the release of their highly anticipated full-length album, Phenomenon. Mixing the rich traditions of Siberian Indigenous culture with the cutting-edge sounds of Folktronica, OTYKEN has created a fascinating musical experience. We recently spoke to…
Hikaru Utada to Release Theme Song, “Gold – Mata Au Hi Made”, for “Kingdom: The Flame of Destiny” on July 28th, 2023
In the realm of Japanese music, there is a name that resonates with beauty, talent, and an extraordinary ability to touch the hearts of others – Hikaru Utada. Born and raised in the States, the singer has charmed listeners around the world with her ethereal vocals and poignant lyrics. Following the tremendous success of her…
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…
76th Cannes Film Festival: “Omen” Review
Taken at surface level, you’d be forgiven for initially thinking rapper Baloji’s directorial debut was going to transform into a straightforwardly satirical examination of cultural tensions. Arriving in the Democratic Republic of Congo from his adopted homeland of Belgium to introduce his wider family to fiancée Alice (Lucie Debay), Koffi (Marc Zinga) is initially greeted…
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”…
Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Small Screen: Rich Ting’s Journey in the TV Industry and the Changing Face of Hollywood
Born in the City of Angels, no one could have predicted that a future athlete, Rich Ting, would become an actor. As a fourth-generation Asian American, Ting found his passion for acting early in his life, pursuing a career in the industry after graduation. Although he began his career by starring in guest roles, he…
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…
Lee Gheun Hyung: Shredding His Guitar Through the Boundaries of Korean Music
Lee Gheun Hyung, a legendary Korean guitar player who has spent over four decades in the entertainment industry has worked with some of the biggest names in Korean music, after all these years, he has finally released his debut solo album, “Alone…Not Alone.” Lee Gheun Hyung’s exceptional skills and distinctive sound have earned him a…
Behind the Scenes of “Phantom”: An Exclusive Interview with Director Lee Hae-young
Lee Hae-young is a South Korean director and screenwriter, known for his 2015 film “The Silenced”, a mystery thriller set in 1938 during the Japanese colonial era in Korea. His new work, “Phantom”, is a spy drama set in 1933 that tells the thrilling story of a group of Korean independence fighters who band together…
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