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BTS fans scramble for tickets as K-pop stars launch first tour since military service
22 Jan 2026 14:17 GMT
By Jungmin Ryu
SEOUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS is set to embark on a global concert tour in April, marking its first new album release in more than three years, and on Thursday fans rushed to secure tickets for the tour’s …
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Indie forever: Chris B’s lifelong devotion to Hong Kong’s live music scene
22 Jan 2026 07:38 GMT
… Hong Kong, she was raised by a British father and a Chinese … criticised Hong Kong’s money-driven culture, came up against pop star … single Risky Moves with India’s FuzzCulture.
The Underground … beer festival and even a Japanese wrestling festival.
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Korean internet users notice resemblance between 'kimjang' vest and Valentino's
22 Jan 2026 13:20 GMT
… the shoulders and neckline. Korean internet users quickly likened … Valentino copying Korea’s hot item” in Korean widely circulated … associated with grandmothers in Korea in this post uploaded … retro trend in Korea. Several K-pop stars — including Karina …
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Indian Army jawans march to Hrithik's ‘Dil Na Diya Dil Na Liya’ song
22 Jan 2026 11:30 GMT
… blending military discipline with pop culture. This unexpected fusion sparked … military discipline with pop culture fun.Netizens credit … making the song a pop culture staple.
Precision drill … feel without compromising discipline.Indian Navy Republic Day 2026 …
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8 Heritage Restaurants In India Where History Is The Main Guest
22 Jan 2026 09:59 GMT
… Bengaluru, discover heritage restaurants in India where historic spaces, timeless recipes … , further cementing its place in pop culture. With traditional interiors that haven … (Mavalli Tiffin Room), Bengaluru — South Indian Tradition Since 1924
Mavalli Tiffin …
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Karaoke lounge owner fined for unlicensed use of Chinese pop songs after prosecution by music licensing body
22 Jan 2026 02:38 GMT
SINGAPORE: The owner of a karaoke lounge that played Chinese pop songs without the required … Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS) – a licensing body that … the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
It collectively manages and licenses …
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Singapore users are flocking to Elon Musk’s Grok despite deepfake controversy
22 Jan 2026 08:07 GMT
… she was a minor.
Indonesia and Malaysia became the first countries … Development Authority (IMDA).
Under Singapore’s Code of Practice … banned searches for American pop star Taylor Swift after users … . THE STRAITS TIMES
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to …
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Weekend Scene from Michael Jackson to Japanese New Year Celebration
22 Jan 2026 07:57 GMT
… the community found in these pop culture tentpoles. From Star Wars … here collide in beautiful fashion.
Japanese New Year Celebration – Market … this weekend, with the Japanese New Year celebrated through a … there’s a piece of Japan tailored for every guest at …
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Solo Leveling Just Lost Its Throne to This Overlooked 2020 Chinese Anime
22 Jan 2026 07:30 GMT
… unique, flexible appeal.
This Chinese Anime Is a Perfect … of the usual ancient Chinese setting found in Wuxia … into the intricacies of its Chinese philosophical roots, the genre, … superpowered fetal heartbeats resembling catchy pop music.
The Daily Life of …
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Korean performers join global campaign to protect creative rights in AI era
22 Jan 2026 06:42 GMT
… of Korean Music Performers [FEDERATION OF KOREAN MUSIC PERFORMERS … is currently the only Korean organization to join the … of Korean Music Performers [FEDERATION OF KOREAN MUSIC PERFORMERS … performers across popular music, traditional Korean music and …