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From hanbok to hangeul, BLACKPINK oozes Korean heritage in comeback — The Korea Times USA
From hanbok to hangeul, BLACKPINK oozes Korean heritage in comeback — The Korea Times USA
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— Returning from a 14-month hiatus, BLACKPINK has shaken up the K-pop scene with its new single “How You Like That” and accompanying music video released in late June.
The music video has set five new Guinness World Record titles, while the single has remained on top of most domestic streaming charts for 11-consecutive days since its release.
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BBC Follows Fox In Adapting Korean Singing Game Show ‘I Can See Your Voice’ — Deadline.com
BBC Follows Fox In Adapting Korean Singing Game Show ‘I Can See Your Voice’ — Deadline.com
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— by Jake Kanter: BBC One has commissioned Fremantle labels Thames and Naked to adapt Korean music mystery game show I Can See Your Voice after Fox took the show to series in the U.S. in February…
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Organise first, throw things out later: 'Smart tidying' with South Korea's Queen of Organising — The Straits Times
Organise first, throw things out later: ‘Smart tidying’ with South Korea’s Queen of Organising — The Straits Times
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— by Chang May Choon: South Korean people are the worst at throwing things away, laments Ms Jung Hee-sook when the topic of organising comes up.
They attach too much jeong (Korean for love and emotion) to their possessions, making it hard for them to part with the items…
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Interview: Deca-dence Director Yuzuru Tachikawa and Producer Takuya Tsunoki — Anime News Network
Interview: Deca-dence Director Yuzuru Tachikawa and Producer Takuya Tsunoki — Anime News Network
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— by Kim Morrissy: Deca-Dence is an ambitious original anime produced at NUT, the studio behind The Saga of Tanya the Evil anime. It’s directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, who is well known for directing Death Parade and Mob Psycho 100. With many members of the Death Parade team on board, as well as talented new faces, Deca-Dencealready looks like it will become an…
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Malaysian-produced animated web series ‘AstroLOLogy’ wins 8 international awards (VIDEO) — Malay Mail
Malaysian-produced animated web series ‘AstroLOLogy’ wins 8 international awards (VIDEO) — Malay Mail
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— by Melanie Chalil: Homegrown animation series AstroLOLogy has picked up eight international awards including Best Animation Short at the London Independent Film Awards 2020.
The web series which features characters based on the 12 western zodiac signs is an original IP by Malaysian art and animation studio Lemon Sky…
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National Hand Roll Day: Here's everything to know about the Japanese delicacy — Republic World
National Hand Roll Day: Here’s everything to know about the Japanese delicacy — Republic World
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— by Mamta Raut: The first National Hand Roll Day was celebrated in 2019 on July 6. The day, widely celebrated in Japan, encouraged people to explore their taste buds by trying Japanese Sushi…
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‘Ju-On: Origins’ Is the Horror Series Netflix Needed — The Ringer
‘Ju-On: Origins’ Is the Horror Series Netflix Needed — The Ringer
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— by Miles Surrey: The extension of the ‘Grudge’ universe is terrifying, and shows that the streamer might be able to corner another genre…
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By Gay Men, for Gay Men: Why Bara Manga Deserves to Be as Popular as Yaoi — CBR.com
By Gay Men, for Gay Men: Why Bara Manga Deserves to Be as Popular as Yaoi — CBR.com
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— by Ederlyn Peralta: What is bara and why isn’t it as popular as yaoi? Here’s an in-depth exploration of bara — gay manga for a gay male audience…
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Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club Reworks The Book Series You Grew Up With. The Result Is Perfect. — Elle.com
Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club Reworks The Book Series You Grew Up With. The Result Is Perfect. — Elle.com
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— by Lauren Puckett: If you’re a Kristy, you knew from the moment Netflix’s Baby-Sitters Clubreboot was announced that it’d be a masterpiece. If you’re a Mary Anne like me, you were probably more skeptical. Rebooting a beloved franchise is like attempting a Pinterest DIY—so common it supports an entire industry, yet so easily mishandled it’s a safety hazard. Fans love…
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Jazz up your life with these team-ups— The New Paper
Jazz up your life with these team-ups— The New Paper
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— by Jeanmarie Tan: We aren’t exactly in the throes of revenge spending post-circuit breaker, but there’s no better way to reward ourselves during phase 2 than some good ol’ retail therapy now that shops have reopened. Here are the coolest fashion collaborations worth splurging on…
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Famed Japanese restaurant Taiko confirmed to open in Dubai in 2020 — whatson.ae
Famed Japanese restaurant Taiko confirmed to open in Dubai in 2020 — whatson.ae
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— by Lauren Fletcher: Calling all of Dubai’s foodies and fine-diners, a new restaurant is set to open in Dubai soon, and we bet you’ll want a seat at it. Swanky Japanese restaurant, Taiko, is famous in Amsterdam, and now it’s opening up a Dubai outpost…
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Masu Dore: ‘The Best Ever in 18 Years’ — Metropolis Japan
Masu Dore: ‘The Best Ever in 18 Years’ — Metropolis Japan
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— by Takahiro Kanazawa:
Since its formation in 2002, Japanese rock trio Mass of the Fermenting Dregs has continued to capture fans with an eccentric band name and aggressive sound. However, Masu Dore (as they are frequently called) took a three-year break starting in 2012, when former guitarist and drummer Isao Yoshino left the band..
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Tokyo falls in love with BTS — The Dong-A Ilbo
Tokyo falls in love with BTS — The Dong-A Ilbo
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— by Kim Byeom-seok: BTS is drawing an avid attention in Japan. A prestigious Japanese daily has featured a special report on analyzing the success behind the Korean boy band, and a slot has been secured for a special TV program for BTS. Such zeal is a far cry from two years ago when Korean entertainers were rejected to appear on Japanese TV programs owing to the…
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Wacko Maria And Vans To Drop A Japan-Exclusive Authentic — Sneaker News
Wacko Maria And Vans To Drop A Japan-Exclusive Authentic — Sneaker News
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— by Michael Le: Though relatively new to the sneaker scene, Wacko Maria has debuted a number of interesting collaborations, including an ostensibly scrapped Nike Janoski as well as a series of Converse Chuck 70s. And now, the Americana-inspired label looks to be moving forward with Vans as they select the beloved Authentic silhouette for a graphic heavy Japan exclusive…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Rock on Bandcamp — Bandcamp
A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Rock on Bandcamp — Bandcamp
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— by Patrick St. Michel: “Rock music is not originally from our country,” says Yosuke Shimonaka, the guitarist for the Japanese band DYGL, “but we can find different perspectives on it than artists in Western countries. It’s very important to respect the originals, learn and try to understand the background. But having our own perspective can be kind of an advantage for…
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STAND BY ME DORAEMON Comes to Life at Universal Studios Japan — Crunchyroll.com
STAND BY ME DORAEMON Comes to Life at Universal Studios Japan — Crunchyroll.com
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— by Kara Dennison: Everyone’s favorite robot cat from the figure is now the star of his own theme park ride!
Universal Studios Japan, which has been rolling out impressive immersive experiences based on everything from Sailor Moon to Attack on Titan, announced the upcoming addition to the park this week…
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SEVENTEEN Announces Japan 2nd Mini-Album Release By Ly | July 6, 2020 — hellokpop
SEVENTEEN Announces Japan 2nd Mini-Album Release By Ly | July 6, 2020 — hellokpop
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— SEVENTEEN prepares to dominate Japan and the K-pop scene with their Japanese second mini-album!
SEVENTEEN will release the highly-awaited second mini-album 24H for their Japanese fans on September 9…
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