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Time of India
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- Time of India
‘Parasite' actor Song Kang Ho becomes first Korean actor to join G-Dragon's at new agency - Here's what we know
Actor Song Kang Ho has officially parted ways with his old management and has moved on to a new company, as per reports. The actor, known for his roles in ' Broker ', 'Emergency Declaration', 'A Taxi Driver', 'The Drug King', 'Parasite', and 'The Age of Shadows', will now work and promote under a completely new agency that houses some of the biggest artists in the industry. Song Kang Ho joins a new company As per Korea JoongAng Daily, Song Kang Ho has joined a completely new management and will be operating under the same label that houses artists like G-Dragon . Another factor that makes this an even bigger moment for everyone involved is the fact that Song Kang Ho will be the first actor to sign under that label. In a statement released by the company, they shared, 'It's an honour to usher in a new era of AI entertainment with Song, an actor who has greatly contributed to the globalisation of Korea's film industry'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo About Song Kang Ho Kang Ho is one of the most prolific actors in the Korean entertainment industry, and is even revered as a force to reckon with in the international realm after his success with Bong Joon Ho 's 'Parasite'. He has won many accolades over the tenure of his career and has also managed to break a lot of records. He was the first Korean actor to take home the prestigious award for Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his film 'Broker'. Other than this, his film 'Parasite' even managed to get the Palme d'Or in 2019, at the Cannes Film Festival. This is one of the most prestigious awards of the glamorous festival. Other than that, he also has around 4 movies that have garnered more than 10 million viewers in Korea, making this another memorable record-breaking moment in his career as an actor. His debut in the entertainment industry came in 1996 with his film 'The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well'.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame Hina Khan reunites with her on-screen daughter Ashnoor Kaur; says 'Sweet Reunion With ‘Little Sister'
Hina Khan and Ashnoor Kaur's bond remains strong since 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'. Ashnoor shared a recent picture with Hina and Rocky Jaiswal. Rocky has known Ashnoor since her early days on the show. Ashnoor supported Hina during her cancer treatment. Hina is currently on 'Pati Patni Aur Panga'. Ashnoor was last seen in 'Suman Indori'. Hina Khan and Ashnoor Kaur have known each other for more than a decade, ever since they worked together on the hit TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Back then, Ashnoor played Hina's on-screen daughter, Naira. The two developed a close bond during the show and have remained in touch even after Ashnoor's track ended. Recently, Ashnoor took to her Instagram stories to share a special moment with Hina Khan and the latter's long-time partner, Rocky Jaiswal. In the picture, Hina is seen hugging Ashnoor warmly, while Rocky clicks the selfie. Along with the photo, Ashnoor wrote, 'Grown up in front of them & the warmth is still the same… Truly such sweethearts.' Rocky Jaiswal has also known Ashnoor since her Yeh Rishta days. At that time, he was working as a supervising producer for the show. Over the years, he and Hina have maintained their bond with Ashnoor, often catching up whenever possible. Hina Khan even reshared Ashnoor's post on her own Instagram story, writing, 'Wishing you the best my little sister. Suupppaaa excited.' Their friendship has stood the test of time. Last year, when Hina Khan publicly revealed her cancer diagnosis and the start of her treatment, Ashnoor openly expressed her support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing Older Women should Avoid Learn More Undo Speaking to the Times of India in an interview, Ashnoor had said, "Yes, of course I and my mom we both spoke to her. She has always been our Sherkhan and one of the strongest women I've ever known. She is an inspiration to many and I've experienced that first hand. From working with her to seeing her go to the Cannes Film Festival. She rocks it everywhere she goes. I really believe with all my heart that like she has battled everything, every hurdle that has come her way, she will definitely emerge from this battle stronger than ever and bounce back very very soon." On the work front, Hina Khan is currently appearing on Pati Patni Aur Panga alongside Rocky Jaiswal. The reality series showcases real-life celebrity couples taking part in various activities and discussions. The show also features Debina Bonnerjee–Gurmeet Choudhary, Rubina Dilaik–Abhinav Shukla, Avika Gor–Milind Chandwani, and others. Hosted by Munawar Faruqui and Sonali Bendre, it focuses on candid conversations and emotional moments between the pairs. Meanwhile, Ashnoor Kaur was last seen in the TV drama Suman Indori, sharing screen space with Zain Imam and Anita Hassanandani. Known for her versatile performances since childhood, Ashnoor continues to balance television and social media projects.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- South China Morning Post
US director Spike Lee on Highest 2 Lowest, his latest movie with Denzel Washington
Months have passed since the premiere of his latest work, Highest 2 Lowest, at this year's Cannes Film Festival, but US filmmaker Spike Lee is still revelling in the memories of the glitzy May 19 event. 'I've had a love relationship with the Cannes Film Festival since 1986 – they've loved all my films that have been there,' says Lee, 68, speaking on a recent video call from his residence at Oak Bluffs in Martha's Vineyard, in the US state of Massachusetts. 'May 19, 2025, was a continuation of that. I don't think it was a mistake that the world premiere of Do the Right Thing was May 19, 1989. I don't think it was a mistake that May 19, 2025, was Malcolm X's 100th birthday. 'For me, some things you just cannot explain. They just happen. And to add to that, this is the first time [actor] Denzel [Washington] has ever been to Cannes with a film.' He pauses: 'It was ancestral spirits, whatever you want to call it,' he says, adding with a mischievous cackle, 'But not voodoo!' A reimagining of Japanese auteur Akira Kurosawa's 1963 thriller High and Low, Highest 2 Lowest stars Washington as a wealthy music mogul whose livelihood is threatened by a life-or-death ransom demand.
