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5 notable screen adaptations of Chiung Yao romance novels
More than 70 adaptations of the prolific Taiwanese romance author’s books were made for TV and cinema. Some made stars of their cast members.
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Actor Franck Dubosc on his new film at Hong Kong French Film Festival
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Rosie, debut album of Blackpink’s Rosé, is an emotional roller coaster
Across 12 songs, Rosé breaks down the tribulations of lost love. While it is easy to empathise with, some may miss Blackpink’s upbeat tempo.
5 Dec 2024 - 12:31PM
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Across 12 songs on her debut album Rosie (detail from the cover pictured), Rosé breaks down the tribulations of lost love. Photo: Atlantic Records via AP
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The Fiery Priest 2 midseason recap: Kim Nam-gil in comedy overload
Slapstick humour and ludicrous scenarios take over as Kim Nam-gil fights a drug lord, in a series that has become funnier but less coherent.
4 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM
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American cinema
Daniel Craig on taking Queer role, director talks casting 007 actor
James Bond actor Daniel Craig, director Luca Guadagnino and co-star Drew Starkey talk new film Queer, and expand on its story.
5 Dec 2024 - 11:24AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Papa: Lau Ching-wan shines in haunting true-crime family drama
Lau’s character experiences a maelstrom of emotions after his son kills his wife and daughter in Philip Yung’s sublime human drama.
4 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM
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Why are Jellycat soft toys so popular? Fans on why they are special
They are squishy, cuddly – and pricey – and come in all different shapes and sizes. What makes a Jellycat plush toy so universally loved?
4 Dec 2024 - 4:45PM
Jellycat soft toys at a pop-up store in Lane Crawford’s Causeway Bay store in Hong Kong. What makes Jellycat toys so universally loved? Photo: Austin Zhang
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Music
Move over, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé is Billboard No 1 pop star of 21st century
Music industry magazine Billboard has awarded the singer the accolade for many reasons, including ‘her singular ability to create moments’.
4 Dec 2024 - 11:45AM
K-drama
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Controversial webtoon Get Schooled to become K-drama series
Depictions of racism and misogyny prompted webtoon’s removal from the US version of Naver. Despite this, the comic is still being adapted.
3 Dec 2024 - 10:18AM
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Fame and celebrity
Oprah Winfrey starts new YouTube podcast and shares book club pick
In partnership with Starbucks, The Oprah Podcast started with Winfrey’s latest book club pick, Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.
4 Dec 2024 - 10:45AM
Food & Drink
Food and Drinks
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars seeks contestants for season 2
Reality cooking competition series that was a global hit with its passionate chefs and intense battles invites applications to join season 2.
4 Dec 2024 - 10:20AM
A still from Culinary Class Wars sesaon one. Photo: Sangwoo Kim/Netflix
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The Tale of Lady Ok, period rags-to-riches K-drama with Lim Ji-yeon
Lim Ji-yeon plays a humble servant who pretends to be a noblewoman, in this period K-drama set in the era of Joseon dynastic rule in Korea.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:26PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How actor Lau Ching-wan added subtlety to his complex role in Papa
Lau talks about the nuances of playing a father whose wife and daughter are killed by his schizophrenic son in a film based on actual events.
5 Dec 2024 - 12:51PM
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Books and literature
Korean author on being your true self, as her hit guide appears in English
K-pop stars helped make Kim Su-hyun’s I Decided to Live as Me fly off shelves in Asia. An English version may help more find their own path.
4 Dec 2024 - 4:46AM
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TV shows and streaming video
Netflix Elvis documentary shows his career-boosting 1968 return to singing
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley tells the story of the comeback TV appearance of the ‘King of rock’n’roll’ in 1968.
1 Dec 2024 - 2:45PM
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Elvis Presley performing outdoors on a small stage in 1957. Photo: Getty Images
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The Trunk: Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun-jin lead romantic thriller K-drama
A woman leaves her wealthy husband and sets him up with another woman. Meanwhile a suitcase hides a mystery in atmospheric Netflix series.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:45PM
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K-drama news
What’s in Squid Game season 2? New cast, sneak peeks and more
Get ready for 12 new characters, twice as many creepy killer robots, the return of certain familiar faces and more in Squid Game season two.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:38PM
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Music
Singer Elton John, 77, says he has lost his eyesight
‘Rocket Man’ singer attends launch of show in London’s West End, but tells audience ‘I haven’t been able to see the performance’.
3 Dec 2024 - 3:24AM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
K-pop group (G)I-DLE to renew contracts, Aespa’s rise continues
(G)I-DLE get over their 7-year itch, and win record of the year at MMAs, where girl group Aespa take 7 prizes and TWS win rookie of the year.
2 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM
Girl group (G)I-DLE, who have announced the renewal of their contracts after seven years in K-pop. Photo: Instagram/@miyeonxprincess
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American cinema
Angelina Jolie on playing Maria Callas, and their shared loneliness
Angelina Jolie reflects on her portrayal of the soprano, discovering you cannot ‘fake-sing’ opera and her kids Maddox and Pax seeing her cry.
2 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born role’s special meaning for Moon So-ri
Korean actress was driven to appear in drama by thought of her late musical drama teacher, and practised a year to play lead character’s mum.
1 Dec 2024 - 2:42PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
The rise and fall of Hong Kong’s ‘middle class’ film studio
D&B films, started by watch retailer Dickson Poon, launched Michelle Yeoh’s action-movie career and was known for its ‘middle class values’.
1 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
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