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Culture
“Signal”: a paranormal cop drama debuts in 2016
The writers of “Ghost” and “Sign” are back with their latest drama, “Signal”. Signal, a paranormal police drama, about cops both past and present who can communicate with one another via two-way radio, and how they use this unique situation to crack long-unsolved cases. The released teaser introduces the main cast: Lee Je-hoon playing “Park Hae…
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Culture
TaeTiSeo welcome winter with “Dear Santa”
The trio from Girls’ Generation have returned with a new song for the upcoming holiday season as part of their mini album titled “Dear Santa”, which will include 6 tracks. “Dear Santa” was just released as they’ve been teasing for the release of the song and the music video fro over…
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West Asia
International festival of visually impaired musicians in Tunisia
Starting on Thursday 3rd December and until Saturday 5th December, the first round for the International Festival for Blind Musicians will be held in Tunisia’s capital, Tunis. The festival chose for its first round to honor one of the icons of the Arab music, the late Sheikh Imam. This festival, the…
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Culture
Yoo Seung-ho’s legal thriller “Remember” releases teasers
“Remember – War of the Son” is an upcoming 2015 thriller and legal South Korean melodrama starring Yoo Seung-ho and Park Min-young for the main roles of Seo Jin Woo and Lee In Ah. Seo Jin-woo (played by Yoo Seung-ho) has the condition of Hyperthymesia which allows him to remember almost…
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Culture
MAMA in Hong Kong celebrates Kpop in its 17th round
The ‘2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards’ is taking place in Hong Kong this year round, being hosted by Psy, awarding idol stars and groups for their amazing music. Originally launched in 1999, the ‘MAMA’ is a major K-pop award ceremony that attracts performers from all over the world. It aims…
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South East Asia
UFC comes to Seoul: Korean fighters show grit
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its first ever event in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday, November 28. The card was filled with numerous bouts featuring the homegrown talent as well as international fighters in a show of pure grit, strength and focus. The UFC, one of the fastest-growing sports in…
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South East Asia
Koh Sun-woong named best director of the year
Director Koh Sun-woong was named Best Director of the Year by the Korea Theater Directors Association (KTDA), Tuesday. The association chose the 47-year-old as the winner of their inaugural award, citing his creative contributions to the development of Korean theater. Known for his playful yet stylish style based on an…
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South East Asia
It must definitely be more Fun in the Philippines
Korea has an abundance of embassies, representing more than 100 countries in the world. Living in Korea, I have observed a large number of travelers looking for experiences come to Korea, an interestingly unique cultural hub that it is, while many Koreans go out to experience other countries, be it…
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West Asia
Emirati thriller “Zinzana” to hit theaters across Middle East
Audiences across the Middle East will get a chance to see Image Nation’s highly anticipated local feature film, Zinzana, in cinemas from December 10. Produced by Image Nation, one of the leading entertainment and media companies in the Middle East, and directed by Emirati filmmaker Majid Al Ansari, the film will…
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East Asia
Moor: Emergence of Pakistani Cinema at Busan
For a few years, Pakistani cinema has been lingering in mediocrity in the name of its ‘revival’. Evident by the film releases in the past years, which although have generated good revenue, consistently lack in quality storytelling. For most Pakistani filmmakers, it was either imitating Bollywood or cashing in on…
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