Thailand’s BL drama world has introduced many memorable pairings, and one of our favourite ones is Boat Yongyut and Oat Pasakorn, lovingly called “Boatoat.” Their endearing chemistry in My Stubborn quickly won viewers over and made them one of the most talked-about duos in recent Thai BL dramas. Boat Yongyut, who made his acting debut…
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The Heart of G.Soul: A Night of Soulful R&B in London – Show Review
G.Soul, a singer rooted in R&B and soul, has travelled a long road. He trained for about 15 years before officially debuting in 2015 under JYP Entertainment, and has since evolved in sound and identity (he briefly used the name “Golden” before returning to G.Soul). His early mini-album, Coming Home (2015), beautifully combined soul, electronica,…
KINO of PENTAGON Announces Solo “FREE KINO” European Tour for 2026
Kang Hyung-gu, better known by his stage name KINO, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and multi-talented creative force. Best known as a member of PENTAGON, the artist has spent years perfecting his choreography and vocals, earning a reputation as the group’s dance master and a versatile musical storyteller. Beyond the group, he…
Omoinotake Release New Single “Gravity,” Theme Song for Japanese-Thai Film “(LOVE SONG)”
Formed in 2012 in Shimane Prefecture, Omoinotake is comprised of Leo Fujii (vocals, keyboard), Tomoaki Fukushima (bass), and Hironoshin Tomita (drums) – three classmates turned collaborators. Their soulful vocals and poetic lyricism have earned them a reputation for creating music that makes listeners, as the band says, “dance and cry.” Over the years, Omoinotake have…
BIG OCEAN to Release A Christams Carol “RED-DY SET GO!” on November 23
Big Ocean, celebrated as the world’s first deaf idol group, is set to release their uplifting Christmas single RED-DY SET GO on November 23. Drawing inspiration from the story of Rudolph and his iconic red nose, the song carries a message beneath its festive, high-energy sound: what may once have seemed like a flaw can…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6 – Boss & Noeul: The Faces of Modern Thai Romance – Exclusive Interview
Thai BL dramas are more than a wave of romantic storytelling; they have become a space where openness and inclusivity thrive, challenging old taboos and allowing audiences to explore the many shades of love without restrictions. Within this landscape, few duos have captured hearts quite like Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya and Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai. Together, the…
20th London Korean Film Festival: “Frosted Window” Review
Kim Jong-kwan is surely one of a kind as a filmmaker. His work reveals a keen sensitivity to the human condition. His cinema has always been a dialogue between isolation and empathy, often exploring how people drift in and out of each other’s lives, guided by memory and the delicate tremour of feeling. From Worst…
20th London Korean Film Festival: “The Land of Morning Calm” Review
Set against the subdued beauty of a Korean fishing village, The Land of Morning Calm, written and directed by Park Ri-woong, is a restrained and moving exploration of displacement and the tensions beneath everyday life. This is not a story about national identity or grand political themes; it is about people: ordinary and flawed. The Land…
20th London Korean Film Festival: In Conversation with Park Ri-woong, Director of “The Land of Morning Calm”
The Land of Morning Calm, directed by Park Ri-woong, is a powerful portrait of a fading Korean fishing village and the emotional dislocation of its residents. Supported by moving performances from Yoon Joo-sang, Yang Hee-kyung, and Khazsak Kramer, the film explores generational divides, economic decline, and the complex, often unspoken tensions surrounding immigration and arranged…
20th London Korean Film Festival: In Conversation with Kim Jong-kwan, Director of “Frosted Window”
Within the subtle intimacy of Kim Jong-kwan’s films lies an entire universe. His cinema captures the delicate spaces between people; the brief moments of longing, love, hesitation, and loss. The South Korean filmmaker, a graduate of the Seoul Institute of the Arts, has built a reputation for making films of profound emotional delicacy. From his…
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