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Next K-pop movie hit? Hybe, Paramount set 2027 release for film shot entirely in South Korea

SEOUL, July 23 -- Hybe America and Paramount Pictures have reportedly announced they will co-produce a K-pop-themed feature film set for theatrical release in early 2027 According to The Korea Herald... Read More


From aespa's universe to solo stage: SM virtual artist Naevis returns with new single 'Sensitive' Aug 7

SEOUL, July 22 -- SM Entertainment's virtual artist Naevis is set to return with a new single titled Sensitive, scheduled for release on August 7 at noon. The track marks her first comeback since her... Read More


Police seek search warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk over alleged stock fraud

SEOUL, July 22 -- Police have requested a search warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk in connection with alleged fraudulent trading under the Capital Markets Act, it was reported yesterday. The war... Read More


Anwar: Dr Mahathir 'at fault' on Batu Puteh, but Opposition will cry foul if we take a 100-year-old to court

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- The Cabinet has reportedly decided not to pursue legal action against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over Malaysia's withdrawal of its claim to Pulau Batu Puteh... Read More


Jennie tops Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List as K-pop soloists eclipse groups

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Spotify has revealed its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year, spotlighting a new wave in K-pop: the rise of soloists over groups on the global stage. A tot... Read More


A late billionaire, his 'princess', and three half-siblings: Wahaha succession battle unfolds

HONG KONG, July 22 -- Kelly Zong, long seen as the carefully groomed heir to China's Wahaha beverage empire, is now at the centre of two high-stakes legal battles that could reshape the future of one ... Read More


Puad: PAS approached Umno with 'backdoor government' plan, not the other way around

SHAH ALAM, July 22 -- Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi has reportedly rejected allegations that leaders from his party had met with Perikatan Nasional (PN) to discuss defections fr... Read More


Sec-gen Fuziah: PKR to accept member complaints despite lack of disciplinary board

PETALING JAYA, July 22 -- PKR will continue to receive complaints against party members despite its disciplinary board not yet being reconstituted, its secretary-general Fuziah Salleh reportedly said.... Read More


'Rebuking a friend is harder': Rafizi defends critique of Anwar and judiciary, says true test of leader is in speaking out

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has defended his recent criticisms of the government and the judiciary, stressing that holding one's own party accountable is a greater test of leadersh... Read More


McLaren's Zak Brown says Horner axe no shock as Red Bull turmoil grows

LONDON, July 22 -- McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown said Christian Horner's sacking as Red Bull team principal was not unexpected, but conceded that he was taken aback by the mid-season remova... Read More