Best known as a member of Kis-My-Ft2, Kento Senga has spent over twenty years entertaining audiences through music, dancing, and acting. But behind the pop idol image is a thoughtful artist whose work, as well as creativity, goes beyond one’s imagination. Born in Nagoya, Senga began dancing at the age of three, inspired by the…
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69th BFI London Film Festival: “Hair, Paper, Water” Review
Vietnamese cinema has long existed in the margins of Southeast Asian film culture, overshadowed by the global recognition of its regional neighbours. Yet, in recent years, a resurgence has begun to take shape, led by filmmakers whose work values poetic observation over plot. Among them, Trương Minh Quý. His latest collaboration with Belgian filmmaker Nicolas…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “ChaO” Review
From the endlessly imaginative Japanese studio STUDIO 4°C comes ChaO, a stunning animated feature that marries slapstick comedy with sweet romance, all told through a burst of colour and hand-drawn beauty that feels almost radical in today’s digital-first era. Director Yasuhiro Aoki, making his feature debut, draws on decades of experience in character animation to…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “Human Resource” Review
Abortion remains one of the most polarising debates in the world: a subject weighed down by politics, religion, and morality, but rarely centred on the lived experiences of the women forced to make impossible choices. Too often, the men who play a part in unplanned pregnancies can walk away, while women are left carrying the…
The Magic of Thai BL: JossGawin’s Unforgettable London Fan Meet
There’s something magical about Thai BL dramas; their stories connect people not only in Thailand but all around the world. Whether it’s the slow burn, the unspoken glances, the richness of emotion, or simply seeing parts of ourselves in the characters, these shows become personal experiences, unless, of course, they involve supernatural beings. While some…
Explore East Asian Cinema at LEAFF 2025: Full Film Lineup
The London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) returns this autumn to celebrate its 10th anniversary. From 23 October to 2 November 2025, the festival will once again transform the capital into a hub of cinematic celebration, bringing over 40 films from across the region to some of London’s most iconic venues. Over the past decade,…
Behind the Scenes of ENHYPEN’s VR Concert – Exclusive Interview with the AMAZE VR Team
Virtual reality has always been a medium that divides creatives. For some, it’s the future of storytelling, for others, it’s an overwhelming, almost alien technology, one that can never fully replace the intimacy of live performance or the tactile beauty of hand-crafted visuals. But whether you love it or approach it with caution, VR has…
Experience the Magic of Another Fanmeet: JIB DREAM FANMEET in Rome Details
Over the past decade, Thailand’s Boys’ Love (BL) dramas have become far more than niche entertainment. They are vibrant, emotionally rich stories that allow characters and viewers to explore vulnerability, identity, and romance without apology. One of the genre’s most unique strengths is pairing consistency: actors who work together across multiple series build trust and…
Prasanna Venkatesh on KANNADI CUPBOARD – An Art Space that Welcomes Everyone – Exclusive Interview
“Art doesn’t belong to any specific group of people. Everyone has a share of it and everyone deserves to be part of its making, viewing, and experience,” says Prasanna Venkatesh, the brain behind Kannadi Cupboard, a community-driven art/event space in Chennai, India. Designed as an “everyday gallery,” which involves everyone in art – unlike more…
Behind the Scenes of “I’m The Most Beautiful Count” with Nut and Ping – Exclusive Interview
Currently airing Thai series I’m The Most Beautiful Count, starring Nut Supanut Lourhaphanich and Ping Orbnithi Leelavetchabutr, is a journey of self-discovery wrapped in perfectly timed humour. Adapted from the webtoon Chan Ni Lae Than Khun Thi Suai Thi Sut Nai Siam by Yuen Kin Pakka Thi Than Phra, the series follows Prince – essayed…
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