Music Technician

Rites, performances honor King Sejong, architect of Korean alphabet

More than six centuries after his birth, the monarch regarded as the architect of the Korean enlightenment is still drawing crowds to the quiet pine groves of Gyeonggi Province. Korea will mark the 629th anniversary of…

Cultural activities linked to slower aging, researchers find

Reading books, listening to music and visiting museums may be linked to slower biological aging, according to a new study that suggests cultural activities could affect health at a biological level. A research team led…

Penang open to hosting music rave festivals with right venues, budget, sponsors, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 12 — The Penang state government is ready to host a music rave festival in the state with appropriate locations, budget and sponsors, said state exco Wong Hon Wai. The state tourism and creative economy…

Sony to buy music catalog from Blackstone with Singapore's GIC

Korea seeks next breakout export as global drive intensifies for K-goods

From royal-themed wine stoppers to keyboards inspired by traditional temple paintings, Korea is launching a nationwide search to find its next breakout cultural export. The Korea Tourism Organization announced Monday…

Mediacorp Cloud 9 music fest features Fifty Fifty, Max, Em Beihold and Ozi

The five-hour music festival was held on Saturday (May 9) at the Arena @ Expo, bringing together international and regional acts.

South Korea welcomes rare baby bump as population shrinks

Kim Su-jin and her husband have set aside their doubts and embraced parenthood, joining a small but notable wave of South Korean couples having children despite the country’s steep demographic decline. South Korea has…

‘There must be reasons’: Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s apology for past political comments sparks fan theories

An engineer by day, Thomas spends most of his time inspecting building projects on construction sites. At night, he unwinds by performing in bars and restaurants across Hong Kong. Cantopop singer Hins Cheung. Photo:…

Park once, walk everywhere: Ipoh plans car-free tourist route with new bridge linking Old and New Towns

IPOH, May 10 — Visitors to Ipoh’s Old Town may soon be able to leave their cars behind and explore the city on foot through a new pedestrian bridge and riverfront development linking key tourism hotspots along Sungai…

Global citizens attend peace concert at Chungju's Ureuk World Music House

The annual spring music event at Ureuk World Music House on April 25 once again brought together global citizens under the theme “Open Heart Open Stage.” People sang, danced, played and shared food they had brought,…

HYBE bets big on new girl group label ABD

HYBE, the Korean powerhouse behind global K-pop juggernauts like BTS, is sharpening its focus on the competitive girl-group market. The company announced Friday the launch of ABD, a subsidiary label dedicated…

KL Festival to become yearly event as govt pushes vibrant city life beyond work and malls

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The Kuala Lumpur Festival (KL Festival) is now a permanent fixture in the city’s yearly calendar in a bid to transform the city centre into a thriving cultural hub. Federal Territories Minister…

The Robots of Waseda: A 50-Year Journey in Humanoid Innovation

Long before humanoid robots became a global research phenomenon, Waseda University was already building them. In 1973, WABOT-1 took its first steps, launching a legacy that continues today with AI-driven caregiving…

Hong Kong independent bookshop fined HK$6K for holding stand-up comedy show without licence

Hong Kong independent bookshop Book Punch and its owner have been fined HK$6,000 after holding a stand-up comedy show without an entertainment licence – the second time they have been penalised within a month. Hong Kong…

Zahid dismisses opposition criticism over Bukit Bintang event, says PAS ‘no better’ when in government

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today dismissed opposition criticism over a recent entertainment event in Bukit Bintang as mere politicking. He said PAS had not done differently…

BLACKPINK lands on Korean stamps in tribute to global K-pop phenomenon

Korea Post said Thursday it will release a commemorative BLACKPINK stamp collection on June 16, featuring 10 stamps and a special collector’s packet carrying portraits of the group’s members. The agency said the release…

Vietnam orders nationwide takedown of pirated film, music and game websites

Vietnam's Prime Minister has ordered a high-intensity nationwide campaign against intellectual property violations, including the dismantling of high-traffic websites distributing pirated films, music, video games and…

Seoul Garden Festival turns spring weekends into citywide stage

A stretch of green in the heart of Seoul is set to transform into a sprawling cultural stage this month, as the city government rolls out a weekslong garden festival packed with music, art and hands-on experiences…

'Came for the food, baseball was a bonus': Inside Korea’s ballpark food culture

“I came here to eat, and they’re showing me baseball and playing music.” A post on social media joking that food is the main reason to visit a baseball stadium is a surprisingly accurate depiction of Korean baseball…

Knife-wielding woman at Rain Rave charged, ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A 28-year-old woman arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife during the final night of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang has been charged in the Sessions Court today with…