Ana Yoo

The only student on a Japanese island for the past 9 years just graduated as a class of 1

On March 14, 15-year-old Akina Imanaka graduated from junior high school as the only student on the island of Oteshima, located off the coas...

Yoo Ah-in issues first public apology amid ongoing drug scandal

South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in issued an apology on social media a day after he was questioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency over al...

S. Korean cult featured in docuseries ‘In the Name of God’ sues Netflix for $231,000

The religious group Baby Garden has filed a 300 million won (approximately $231,000) lawsuit against Netflix for damages allegedly caused by...

MSNBC’s Katie Phang tears up during interview with James Hong

James Hong brought host Katie Phang to tears during his appearance as a guest on MSNBC’s “The Katie Phang Show” on Sunday. Following the his...

Director of Netflix’s ‘The Glory’ admits to bullying allegations

Ahn Gil-ho, the director of Netflix’s popular revenge K-drama “The Glory,” has recently admitted to bullying allegations. Season 1, Part 2 o...

Mỹ Lai massacre: 55 years since one of the US Army’s worst atrocities of the 20th century

On March 16, 1968, more than 500 unarmed civilians were brutally killed in a mass murder committed by U.S. troops in South Vietnam during th...

Lifetime achievement honoree Sammo Hung says he’s open to acting in anything — even sex scenes

Sammo Hung was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 16th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong this past Sunday. During Hung’s nearly 6...

S. Korea considering proposal for 69-hour work week

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol is reviewing a new proposal calling to reform the work week maximum to 69 hours.  In the proposal, whi...

Sammo Hung praises Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win, reminisces on casting her in first role

Hong Kong film legend Sammo Hung recently commented on Michelle Yeoh winning the Best Actress award at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. “I...

Tesla under investigation after steering wheels come off while driving

A brand new Tesla owner was shocked when his vehicle’s steering wheel snapped off while he was driving with his family. The malfunctio...

Hong Kong tops Asia as city with most ultra-wealthy residents: report

Hong Kong is the Asian city with the highest number of ultra-wealthy property owners, according to a report released on Tuesday. Using a wea...

A gas station clerk must act as a stranger’s eyes in new Blumhouse horror-thriller ‘Unseen’ [interview]

Director Yoko Okumura and the stars of Blumhouse’s “Unseen” spoke with NextShark about personal challenges and the power of friendship...

Yoo Ah-in dropped from ‘Hellbound’ after he tests positive for cocaine, ketamine

South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in has been dropped from Netflix’s “Hellbound” and various retail brands amidst an ongoing drug investigation invo...

These 5 sleeping habits can add up to 5 years to your life, according to new study

Researchers have determined five healthy sleeping habits that could help you live longer. In a five-year study, researchers analyzed sleep a...

‘Physical: 100’ embroiled by bullying, domestic violence and intimidation claims against contestants

Three separate “Physical: 100” contestants are facing accusations of bullying, domestic violence and intimidation. The controversies come am...

‘Furies’ trailer: Veronica Ngo directs Netflix prequel to Vietnamese box office smash

Netflix has released the trailer for “Furies,” the much-anticipated prequel to the 2019 Vietnamese box office smash “Furie...

‘Physical: 100’ runner-up speaks out on allegations finale was rigged

Netflix’s popular survival show “Physical: 100” is facing allegations of having rigged its final challenge. The show topped the charts as th...

Japan air force member is latest to sue state over sexual harassment in military

A member of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force filed a lawsuit against the government Monday for allegedly failing to bring disciplinary ac...

China and Iran call on Afghanistan to end discrimination against women

China and Iran have called on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women’s work and education.  The call came after Iranian President Ebrahim ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito makes first public birthday address in four years

Japanese Emperor Naruhito gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne over four years ago. On Thursday, Naruhito celeb...

Video captures mine collapse in China that left 5 dead, 48 missing

At least five people are dead and 48 are missing after a coal mine collapsed in northern China on Wednesday. The incident took place in the ...

Biden: Japanese American incarceration camps ‘one of the most shameful periods in American history’

In a recent statement, President Joe Biden called the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II “one of the most shameful peri...

S. Korean court recognizes same-sex partner rights for first time in landmark ruling

A South Korean high court ruled on Tuesday that same-sex partners are eligible for coverage under their spouse’s government health insurance...

Ann Coulter to GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley: ‘Go back to your own country’

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter made a series of racist remarks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley during an appearance on ...

‘I miss my children so much’: Why an American father is walking endlessly on a treadmill in Seoul

In various locations across South Korea’s capital, John Sichi has been walking miles on a treadmill in a desperate effort to draw attention ...

S. Korean victims of Japan forced labor continue to condemn Seoul’s compensation plan

A number of wartime forced labor victims continue to condemn South Korean officials’ plan to provide compensation through a domestic fund ra...

‘Fast and Furious’ actor Sung Kang mistaken for Jackie Chan, gifted milk and snacks in return

Sung Kang, who most famously portrays Han Lue in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, recently revealed a memorable fan encounter in which he w...

‘Mean Girls’ star Rajiv Surendra reveals the ‘traumatic’ rejection that led him to leave Hollywood

Rajiv Surendra starred as Kevin Gnapoor, or Kevin G., the memorable Mathlete captain in the 2004 film “Mean Girls,” but disappeared from Hol...

S. Korea ordered to compensate survivor of Vietnam War massacre in historic ruling

On Tuesday, a local court in Seoul recognized the atrocities committed by South Korean troops during the Vietnam War and ordered the governm...

‘Bad game of Russian roulette’: ‘Blindsided’ ex-Google employee documents her layoff in viral video

A video posted by a former Google employee documenting her unexpected layoff has quickly gone viral. The video comes shortly after Google’s ...

Photos: ‘Reply 1988’ cast and director reunite ahead of Lunar New Year

The cast of the beloved 2015 K-drama “Reply 1988” recently gathered for a reunion just days before the Lunar New Year on Sunday.  On Friday,...