Aimée Kwan

The boygroup's newest album is as confident, free and fun as its title suggests.

The Father and the Assassin at The National Theatre in London is an extraordinary production about the life of Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin.

Angel City's forward will be proudly flying the flag for her nation of Japan in this summer's World Cup. Yet besides football, the bright and bubbly soccer star chats about TWICE, her childhood memories, and the importance of family.

Following &ASIAN's live thread of the WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts exhibition at Japan House London, we chatted with artists Tsuzuki Mayumi, Kakuda Mayu and Suga Mica, as well as artists and exhibition curators Hiro Sugiyama and Takahashi Kintaro.

From capturing hearts as Miss World Japan 2016, finding love (or not) on Love Is Blind Japan, to helping people around the world find love within themselves, Priyanka Yoshikawa believes in an honest, real, take on love and beauty.

From The Office to Ant-Man, Aquaman to Fresh Off The Boat, Randall Park has cut his teeth on some of the most impressive and loved properties around. Now helming Netflix' newest workplace comedy, he delves deep into childhood memories of Blockbuster, the Hallyu Wave and where he ends and his new character begins.

After three years away from British shores, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa touch down once more in the UK’s capital for their BORN PINK World Tour. We breakdown why their London concerts were not to be missed.

LAFC and USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta has reached impressive heights: playing for his country at a World Cup and winning the MLS Cup with LAFC, but to name a few. Yet off the pitch, his enthusiasm for fashion, business and culture pins him as one to watch across all aspects of the game. &ASIAN spent an afternoon with him in LA to find out what makes the player a person.

Dr. Ian Manborde, Equity's Equalities and Education Officer, had a brief chat with &ASIAN about his role in the organisation, and how it helps actors and performers in the UK.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER up their game and then some on their second sojourn to the USA.

Angel City FC has been making headlines in the world of women's football since their debut in the NWSL last year. As HBO releases the team's first documentary, a reflection on the team's growth, fan experience and more, lifts a lid on women's football in the US and beyond.

We catch up with the model, actor and web star Lea Huening after one year, as she chats to us about her upcoming work, seeing family in concert, getting to work with GOT7's Youngjae and much more!

In less than a year, the dazzling eight-member boy group touchdown once more in London at The O2 Arena.

The director behind well-loved Japanese film Missing lifts this horror-mystery manga off the page and onto the small screen to great effect.

In the epilogue to lewloh's exclusive interview with &ASIAN, we share a couple of extra cuts from the photoshoot, as well as a few videos and special comments from lewloh himself.

The solo singer’s first full-length album since 2018’s Seoulite is full of gentle retro and disco flourishes whilst staying true to her signature sound.

As the world starts to open up and artists are able to tour again, international superstar and MAMAMOO member Hwa Sa tells us what seeing fans around the world means to her, and much more.

The second and final day of the MIK Festival 2022 in London exchanged K-Pop energy for K-Hip-Hop goodness.

The eight-member group’s second 2021 extended play reasserts the group’s position amongst the best of K-pop’s fourth generation.

Fivel Stewart takes to the silver screen alongside Sandra Oh in brand new movie Umma, where her character Chris grapples with an unconventional upbringing and a troubled mother. The actress sits down with &ASIAN to tell us about bringing her character to life.

In his newest mini album, solo star WONHO shows new sides of himself via feel-good, summery pop.

In the studio's most ambitious film since 'Avengers: Endgame', a star-studded cast and crew push the boundaries of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Artistic baker Kim-Joy Hewlett captured the hearts of many when she graced our screens on The Great British Bake Off in 2018. Yet it’s years of resilience and caring for those with mental health issues that have forged her into the empathetic and beloved creator she is today.

Writer-director Iris. K Shim makes her directorial debut with Sandra Oh playing Amanda, a mother dealing with the traumatic memories of her own mother, and how this affects her relationship with her daughter Chris (Fivel Stewart).

As the MIK Festival lands in London for its inaugural edition, the &ASIAN reviews its Day One lineup, focused around a dazzling selection of K-Pop stars.

No sophomore slump in sight when it comes to the Korean group's newest English language album.

The six-piece's newest record captures the group's spirit to its very core.

Rapper and dancer LISA flexes her solo muscles in two hip-hop heavy tracks that set her apart from the other BLACKPINK solo offerings that have come before her.

The eight-member boy group sets their sights on many ‘Best of 2021’ album lists with their newest LP.

BTS reached 197 countries around the world on Sunday with a concert as jaw-dropping as we would expect from the Grammy-nominated group. But what stood out the most?

In twenty-two minutes, the BTS member takes us through the multi-layered, complex inner workings of his mind.

The prolific Bollywood actress is going global with a new international rom-com and lifestyle brand on the way.

With over twenty years in space research under her belt, Professor Yan Gao talks to her about working on space missions, the future of commercial space flight, and her experience of gender diversity in STEM.

The group's newest digital release features one of the their's best title tracks and a sweet self-written ballad.

The group's first full-length album showcases the group's versatility like never before.

The adaptation of Min Jin Lee's 2017 New York Times Bestseller quickly sets itself up as one of the best TV shows of the year.

The group's seventh mini-album is a record as multi-faceted, playful and energetic as its title suggests

The seven-member group drop their first repackage after an incredible first year in the game.

&ASIAN sits down with writer-director Iris K. Shim ahead of her Sandra Oh and Sam Raimi produced psychological thriller Umma.

In their second record of 2021, the six-piece group prove that the best things come to those who wait.

The five-piece group’s first full-length record sees them assert why they’re like no other girl group in the K-pop market.

&ASIAN sits down with one of the curators of the newest V&A exhibition Hallyu! The Korean Wave, Yoojin Choi, to talk all things Hallyu, the essence of Korean culture, and much more.

Amazon Prime's adaptation of the famous Image comic shines through its four young main cast members.

Pop borne of seven hard-fought years in the industry is the order of the day in the group's newest record.

With a resume that features some incredible characters from the big and small screen, Karen Fukuhara returns once more as Kimiko on Amazon's 'The Boys'. &ASIAN had a chance to ask her a few questions about her work, Kimiko's development this season, and more!

SEVENTEEN graced the stage for two nights at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, marking for a thrilling return to offline concerts for the group.

The vocalist's first solo EP features a bevy of bright tracks, just in time for spring.

The last installment in the group's ZERO : FEVER series rounds off the group's four-album run in spectacular fashion.

The eight-member boy group bring no less than incandescent performances to the OVO Arena Wembley.

For Kamran Mallick, one of the most prominent Disabled figures in the United Kingdom, his fight for the fair treatment of the Disabled community both at home and worldwide is one that began from his experiences in both Pakistan and the UK. He tells me more about how mainstream narratives should stop ignoring the Disabled talent that’s out there.

The seven-member girl group returns with a strong concept album that does not miss a beat.

Amazon Prime's newest series, based on the novels by Jack Carr, is perfect for fans of action-conspiracy dramas.

Several of cast and crew from 'Thirteen Lives' sat down with press to talk further about their involvement in the newest Ron Howard film, based on the true story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue.

The multitalented rapper and singer shows off another side to herself in her second EP.

The French DJ's new track, featuring a host of high-profile names, is yet another Latin-infused dance-pop smash.

To say Ken Mok has had an interesting life in the entertainment industry would be an understatement. He earned a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for his work on Joy featuring Jennifer Lawrence, worked with Tyra Banks to make America’s Next Top Model and was the founder of reality TV show Making the Band long before reality TV had reached its heyday. Now, &ASIAN sits down with Ken to talk to him about his feature film debut, The Right One.

The MAMAMOO member's newest solo single album is sweetly cheesy, uplifting pop.

As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally get underway this summer, &ASIAN spotlights a few Asian athletes that might go under your radar.

lewloh is not your average pop artist. Via a life that has taken him from Hong Kong to Singapore and the United States, his ethereal, soundtrack-esque music have entraced and endeared him to fans around the world. He sits down with &ASIAN to tell us all about his musical inspirations, his role as a queer artist, and much more.

Behind every great football team is just as great a set of fans. The LAFC Tigers are one of the supporters’ groups behind Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and are the first Korean supporters group in Major League Soccer. One of our writers, Aimée Kwan, sits down with two of their members - Su Jin Lee and Sam Ko - to talk about the Tigers, LA football culture and why they chose the Black and Gold over the Galaxy.

It takes many things to forge an Olympian. For gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, a mixture of heartbreak, relentless determination and her belief in positive change has now led her to represent Malaysia in the greatest show on Earth: the Olympics.

One of K-Pop's premier rap queens makes a powerful comeback in her long-awaited first studio album.

Seven-member group VERIVERY have just come back with an expressive and soothing digital release in SERIES 'O' [ROUND 0 : WHO]. The group sit down with &ASIAN to tell all about their artistic process, favourite songs, albums and more...

The group's newest album 'the Billage of perception: chapter two' definitively sets them apart from the crowd.

Lea Huening is having one of her most transformative years ever. Amidst her successful YouTube channel and growing list of projects, she tells us how the power of her fans, family and friends means she’s never lost sight of what matters most.

In new song ‘My Universe’, both artists create a beautiful love letter of comfort to both fans and casual listeners alike.

In his newest record, the pop star shows off his production skills via his signature sleek sound.

In January, Kim Moon-Hwan made waves in Major League Soccer by being the first South Korean player to sign for Los Angeles Football Club. With all he’s overcome, he’s undeniably one to watch.

The first day of the HallyuPopFest festival held in the Wembley OVO Arena got off to a spectacular and thrilling start.

The five-piece band return once more with another glittering track released just in time for Christmas.

Main vocalist KIHYUN steps away from MONSTA X's R&B pop and noise music to craft his own sound in 'VOYAGER'

TOMORROW X TOGTHER wowed fans on Sunday in their first-ever online, full-length concert. But what moments were the most unmissable?

In her first solo album release since 2020 EP Maria, Hwa Sa showcases the depth of her personal and artistic growth.

Three talented AAPI artists put their stamp on LAFC's black on gold shirts for AAPI heritage month.

Day Two of HallyuPopFest 2022 in London was just as energetic, entertaining and electric as promised, with more beloved stars performing some of K-Pop's best tunes. Check out our review and some red carpet photos!

The thirteen-member group's fourth LP is a scorching set of some of their most confident and enthralling music.

The GOT7 member continues to be one of the most intriguing pop artists out there in his newest release.

The 4th Generation mega-sellers deliver one of the best extended plays of their career.

The million-seller group's first full English language single is a multi-layered pop hit.

In I SAY MAMAMOO : THE BEST, the veteran girl group treats listeners to both new tracks and fresh reworkings of their biggest hits.

Seven-member group VERIVERY have just come back with an expressive and soothing digital release in SERIES 'O' [ROUND 0 : WHO]. The group sit down with &ASIAN to tell all about their artistic process, favourite songs, albums and more...

The Brit Award-nominated Bangladeshi-Irish singer puts out a gently brilliant debut record made of pure soul and heart.

The six-member boy group chat about music, mukbangs and achieving their dreams, ahead of their first-ever concert in Europe at London's Wembley OVO Arena.

The pop artist and creator talks to &ASIAN about her motivations, inspirations, and how she still gets surprised by fans after over a decade and a half in the industry.

Solo star SUNMI returns to London after three long years to present a personal and joyful concert to fans.

Marvel has taken one of their lesser-known properties and reimagined him into a new, modern-day hero that embraces his identity. (This review features very minor spoilers).

The five-member girl group return after over a year away with a well-crafted full-length album.

The smart and provocative superhero drama returns for another season to hold up a mirror to this strange world of ours.

In their first full-length album, the nine-member group put out the most cohesive record of their career.

Michelle Lukiman is having a hell of a ride in Hollywood. From featuring in 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey' with Samuel L. Jackson, to now starring in 'Bosch: Legacy', she continues to trailblaze and raise awareness around her Indonesian heritage.

Self-made businesswoman Tribi sells her digital products to customers worldwide through her store Tribi Studio. In a chat with the Seoul-based creator, she tells us all about her journey, how she creates her products, and her advice for other young businesswomen.

The pop sensation rounds off the European leg of his 'Facade' tour in London, greeting a crowd of adoring fans with as much - if not more - love in return.

Across three music videos dropped within the span of one month, the Korean band has proved they’re an unmissable force in the industry.

The band's newest single quietly shows-off their conscientious and ambitious artistic vision.

Film and TV legend Sandra Oh is joined by talented newcomer Rosalie Chiang as mother-daughter duo Ming and Mei in Pixar's new movie Turning Red, about 13-year-old Mei's ability to shapeshift into a red panda, and the chaos that ensues! The two join us for a brief chat ahead of the movie's opening worldwide.

The seven-piece boy group’s first full-length album is a socially cohesive offering that is a celebration of their successful first year in the industry.

&ASIAN's Aimée Kwan had a chance to briefly sit down with Turning Red's Academy Award-winning director Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins, the producer behind WALL-E, Finding Dory, and many more Pixar gems. Check out what they had to say below!

The boy group return after two months to expand hit album 'Face the Sun' with four new tracks.

In her first release since early-2021 LP ‘Lilac’, IU continues on form with a magically uplifting song perfect for the winter months.

The singer crafts a worthy successor to her beloved debut album 'Expectations'.