A Squid Game-themed pop-up, techno tai chi and a big-screen anime feast are just three of the things in Hong Kong not to miss this weekend. 1. Kalos x Squid Game 2 pop-up Shopping mall Hysan Place in Causeway Bay has gone Squid Game crazy with a pop-up themed around the hit Netflix series, which … Read more
A new year is upon us, which means 12 months of new K-drama series to look forward to. The biggest K-drama of all time gears up for a final round in 2025, a year that will also welcome the return of many beloved stars and hit writers in a slew of ambitious projects. Here, in … Read more
Squid Game plays on the almost comical ability people have to believe in their own capacity to survive and be the chosen winner. The cruelty and violence of the game itself fuels players’ almost transcendental convictions that they are destined to be the sole victor of the games. These desires, however, clash with the core … Read more
The film industry has been – whisper this quietly for fear of jinxing it – making a steady recovery since the SAG-AFTRA strikes that saw Hollywood grind to a halt, and two years on from the end of a pandemic that shut cinemas worldwide. True, there were surprise flops like Mad Max prequel Furiosa, but … Read more
Netflix’s Squid Game has captivated audiences the world over with its intense storyline and high-stakes competition. At the heart of this dystopian thriller lies a jaw-dropping prize: 45.6 billion Korean Won. What does this insane amount, that contestants are ready to risk their life for, translate to in Indian Rupees? Also Read – Salman Khan’s … Read more
Christmas may have come and gone but 2025 is just around the corner. Why wait until January 1 when you can start celebrating the new year in Hong Kong this weekend? Here are five ideas for you to consider. 1. AIA Carnival The annual funfair is back. Contained within the 36,000 square metres (388,000 square … Read more
When Squid Game premiered on Netflix in 2021, it took the streaming world by storm. The dark and violent South Korean drama quickly shot up the TV charts, and three years later, it’s still the most popular original that the streamer has ever produced. It seemed all but impossible that the second season would ever … Read more
When the first Season of Squid Game came out in 2021, it took the world by storm and quickly became one of the best and most novel dystopian fiction ever. Three years later, we’re now enjoying Squid Game Season 2, which is the direct follow-up to the first season’s cliffhanger ending. However, not everyone is … Read more
Right from the first installment ‘Squid Game’ has been the talk of the talk. The second season of the same is just about to arrive and ahead of the same, the conversation around its third and final installment has caught everyone’s attention. Yes, you read that right! Since ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 is scheduled for … Read more
South Korea’s opposition said Tuesday it would hold back a decision to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo until later in the week. The opposition Democratic Party earlier said it would introduce an impeachment motion against Han on Tuesday to protest against the interim leader’s refusal to sign into law special bills to investigate his impeached … Read more
