It’s now official: “Squid Game” is Netflix’s biggest series launch of all time. Netflix announced that “Squid Game,” the Korean show about 456 cash-strapped people playing deadly games for a 45.6 billion won ($38 million) prize, is now No. 1. “Squid Game has officially reached 111...
Video streaming platform iQiyi has revealed six Korean and Filipino shows, and new exclusive content from Thailand and Malaysia at the Asian Contents and Film Market (ACFM), which opened on Oct. 11 as part of the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). “Over the past year, we’ve seen a...
Korean actor Yoo Ah-in and Japanese actress Aoi Yu won the top acting prizes at the 15th Asian Film Awards (AFA) held on Oct. 8. The AFA was hosted Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) in conjunction with the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) at...
Stars of the global Netflix hit series “Squid Game” appeared on the “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and talked about their show's success. “Squid Game” is currently the No. 1 show on Netflix worldwide, peaking to the top spot in 83 countries, according to streaming analytics...
Netflix’s shows “Move to Heaven” and “Sweet Home” emerged as the biggest winners at the 3rd Asia Contents Awards (ACA), which recognized excellence in TV, OTT (online video streaming platform), and online contents. The ACA was held on Oct. 7 with the ceremony combining online and...
The much-awaited bout between reigning ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee and No. 1 contender Denice Zamboanga would have to wait a little further before it comes into fruition. Denice Zamboanga (right) and Seo Hee Ham trade punches during their quarterfinals bout in the women’s atomweight grand...
“I’m throwing in the shoes,” said the former Van Halen lead singer. David Lee Roth, who sang on the popular Van Halen hits “Jump” “Ain’t Talkin' Bout Love,” “Hot For Teacher,” and “Runnin’ With The Devil,” announced his plans to retire over the weekend. “I’m...
Following the worldwide success of their Netflix series “Squid Game,” Korean actors Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo have opened their personal Instagram accounts to community with fans. Lee Jung-jae, 48, who plays the role of gambler Seong Gi-hun and designated as player No. 456, opened his...
Korean actor Wi Ha-joon is basking in the glory of the success of “Squid Game” and said he was excited to work with one of South Korea’s top stars in the series. “Squid Game” is now the No. 1 show on Netflix in 82 countries and territories and No. 2 in India, according to streaming...
Popular Korean actor Lee Byung-hun will receive an award at the 15th Asian Film Awards to be held alongside the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) next month in Busan, South Korea. Lee Byung-hun, 51, will be presented the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award, the first in Korea to receive...
With the immense success of Netflix’s Korean series “Squid Game,” will there be a second season for the show? “Squid Game,” produced with a budget of 20 billion won (about $16.8 million), is now the No. 1 show worldwide on Netflix. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk (center) and his ‘Squid...
PLDT Home powers Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night. 'Together, we continue to inspire and power Filipinas to be a #StrongQueenWithin,' said ShamceySupsup-Lee, MUP national director. (Photo credit: ShamceySupsup-Lee) As the official broadband partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUP)...
