January can often feel bleak, but SEVENTEEN’s unit BSS (BooSeokSoon) provide much-needed vitamin supplements to make us happy and cheerful. It’s been two years since BSS released the mini-album Second Wind, which saw them go viral and achieve record-breaking figures thanks to its title track, the optimistic Fighting (feat. Lee Young Ji). The unit, consisting…
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Wang Bing’s “Youth” Trilogy: Voices from China’s Hidden Factories – Film Review
The history of cinema, in many ways, began in the factory – its first frames capturing the daily lives of male and female workers as they filed out of the Lumière factory in Lyon in 1895. This simple, silent image marked the inception of the filmic medium, recording not just the physical movement of workers,…
K-Pop 2024: Hits, Highlights, and Rising Stars
As 2025 approaches, let’s reflect on the successes of K-pop in 2024. The industry, as always, has proven to be a treasure chest of gold. Over the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed countless releases, sold-out tours, and the debuts of many promising rookie groups. It wouldn’t be the phenomenon it is without the endless creativity…
“How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” Review
Some films change your life; others just remind you to call your grandparents, if you’re fortunate enough to still have them around. The Thai box office hit How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which has already made nearly $80 million globally prior to its UK release, is a movie with modest emotional aims that…
Winter 2025 Anime Lineup: New Adventures, New Challenges, and Thrilling Returns
As the winter season sets in, anime fans are in for a treat with a wave of exciting new titles and thrilling returning series. From daring quests to supernatural investigations, the anime world is brimming with stories to captivate viewers of all tastes. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming to screens this season: New…
Yves: Embracing the Spotlight in Her First Solo Show in London – Concert Review
Starting a solo career is both thrilling and challenging, and Yves, formerly of LOONA, recently took a bold step forward with her European tour, APPLE CINNAMON CRUNCH, which included a stop in the UK. Her London performance undoubtedly showed the courage needed to embrace this new chapter in her musical journey. Though hints of nervousness…
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment Will Bring the First Film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” to Cinemas in 2025
Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime fans worldwide, has revealed a captivating new illustration created by the acclaimed animation studio ufotable. This artwork provides an exciting preview of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the opening chapter of a thrilling trilogy slated for an international theatrical release in 2025. During the Thunder Stage event…
Eight Stories, Endless Nightmares: Inside Thai’s “Terror Tuesday: The Extreme” – TV Show Review Part One
What could possibly be better than one Thai horror movie? How about eight? Terror Tuesday: The Extreme is an anthology series created by Chayan Laodtrakool, inspired by the popular radio program Angkhan Khlumpong (Terror Tuesday). Each episode focuses supposedly on true-life horror stories, all set across Thailand. While our binge-watching culture might tempt you to…
CRAVITY Soars to New Heights with “FIND THE ORBIT”
As the year comes to a close, CRAVITY have dropped a gift, a new single album FIND THE ORBIT—a three-track marvel that shows their artistic evolution and unstoppable ambition. Leading the charge is the title track, Now or Never, accompanied by a jaw-dropping music video that captures their vibrant energy and fearless leap into a…
Lindsay McIntyre on Cultural Preservation and Storytelling Through “NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind)”
Native cinema, whether from the Americas, Australia, the Pacific Islands, or any other region, plays a vital role in today’s film industry by serving as a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural preservation, and social advocacy. For far too long, Indigenous communities have been underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. Native filmmakers are now reclaiming their…
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Set to Return to Tokyo on May 25
Crunchyroll, the premier destination for anime fans worldwide, has recently unveiled exciting news at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil: the ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 2025. In a first for the awards, Brazilian drag queen, musician, and anime enthusiast Pabllo Vittar will present the event. Additional…
CRUNCHYROLL Bringing “Attact on Titan: The Last Attack” to UK Cinemas Early Next Year
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), the monumental anime series adapted from Hajime Isayama’s manga, has been one of the most exciting animes. Over its ten-year run, from April 7, 2013, to November 5, 2023, the series impressed many with its powerful storytelling, complex characters, and groundbreaking animation. Airing initially on MBS TV and later…
Yves: Redefining Herself as a Soloist – Exclusive Interview
Yves, a South Korean singer and producer, has always been known for her musical versatility. She debuted as a solo artist on May 29, 2024, with her first extended play, LOOP. And later this year, she followed up with her second EP, I [Did]. Yves first caught attention as a member of the girl group…
NCT DREAM’s Show at OVO Arena Wembley Welcomes 11,000 Fans – Concert Review
NCT DREAM, a subunit of the South Korean boy group NCT formed by SM Entertainment in 2016, was originally conceived as the youngest unit of NCT. The group followed an interesting “admission-and-graduation” concept, where members would graduate upon reaching the age of 20 (Korean age). NCT DREAM quickly rose to commercial success, with their 2019…
