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Vietnamese family drama “The Real Sister” is headed to international screens following its breakout success at home. The Live On production, which has dominated Vietnam’s box office for five consecutive weeks, will roll out across North America beginning Feb. 21 through Eastern Edge Films Inc. (Eef), followed by releases in Australia and New Zealand on Feb. 27 via Infinity Entertainment.

Since its Dec. 20 debut in Vietnam, the tear-jerker has emerged as a hit, outperforming major studio releases. The film has raked in $4.4 million from 1.3 million admissions, landing among Vietnam’s top five highest-grossing domestic films of 2024.

Directed by Khuong Ngoc and produced by Pham Tran Bao Quyen, “The Real Sister” assembles an all-female ensemble of Vietnamese box office heavyweights including Viet Huong, Hong Dao, Ngoc Trinh, Le Khanh and Dinh Y Nhung. The drama follows a terminally ill sister-in-law whose reunion with her four younger sisters unravels as long-simmering family tensions surface.

The rising popularity of K-drama has exposed international audiences to incredible South Korean TV shows, many of which take place in high school or college. While there are great K-dramas from all genres, there's no setting as dramatic and hectic as the complexities of schools and colleges. High-school dramas often have a perfect blend of romance, comedy, character growth, and coming-of-age stories, making it a popular setting for compelling yet lighthearted shows.

There is no shortage of K-dramas filled with young love, friendship, and teen angst against the backdrop of a high-stress academic setting. These K-dramas can touch on important themes like bullying, class inequalities, and the ups and downs of growing up. K-dramas set in school or college can range from heartwarming stories filled with friendship and romance to thrilling and suspenseful series that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

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Oh, to be a forgetful VTuber waking up to finding out you're trending. A new 15-second preview teases episode 1 of VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream . Check out Awayuki Kokorone (voiced by Ayane Sakura) as she wakes up to her new normal: Related: VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream Reveals Main Character Visual The new preview also comes with a summary of the first episode's story: LiveOn is one of Japan's top VTuber management companies. Among the countless VTubers, third-gen member Awayuki Kokorone was struggling to show off her individuality. One day, after finishing her usual live stream, Awayuki neglected to turn it off. "The sound of a beer can clinking really is the best!" The day after revealing her true self to the world—the exact opposite of her innocent persona—her manager hit her with a shocking revelation!

VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedic light novel series of the same name, has revealed a new trailer (below) as well as three new cast members for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Kbs Kyoto, Sun TV, and At-x beginning on July 7, 2024, with an additional broadcast to follow on Bs Ntv beginning on July 9, 2024. The new cast members include: Alice Souma voiced by Azusa Tadokoro (Itsuki in Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari ) Alice Souma character visual Eirai Sonokaze voiced by M・A・O (Livia Do Udis is A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics ) Eirai Sonokaze character visual Kaeru Yamatani voiced by Ai Kayano Kaeru Yamatani character visual The original VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream light novels are written by Nana Nanato, illustrated by Siokazunoko, and...

VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedic light novel series of the same name, has revealed a new key visual (below) and a new cast member for the series, which will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2024. In VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , voice actor Yoko Hikasa plays Haru Asagiri , a first generation member of Live-On. Additionally, an official YouTube channel has been published for Live-On. Haru Asagiri character visual The original VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream light novels are written by Nana Nanato, illustrated by Siokazunoko, and published in Japan by Fujimi Shobo under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Takuya Asaoka directs the TV anime at animation studio Tnk.

South Korean singer-actor Hwang Min Hyun bids farewell to fans and also revealed his hair shaving process ahead of mandatory military service. Hwang Min Hyun shared pictures of his hair shaving process with fans on Weverse on Thursday, reports allkpop.com.

The actor also told fans: “Please don’t quit Weverse while I’m gone, okay? I’m going to be so sad if I see that the number of members has decreased.”

Hwang Min Hyun will enlist for his mandatory service on March 21. After completing his basic training, he is scheduled to carry out the remainder of his duties as a public service worker.

Hwang Min Hyun started his journey in 2012 as a lead vocalist of the South Korean boy group Nu’Est. He then became a member of Wanna One. Following Wanna One’s disbandment, he re-joined Nu’Est, remaining in the group until its disbandment in 2022.

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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream has its first anime trailer that hints at a promising presentation. The anime tells the story of a VTuber going viral for being drunk and rowdy, and it offers unique contrast and potential entertainment value to audience in 2024. Incorporation of Live2D rigging and unique visuals enhance VTuber Legend's personality and help it stand out in competitive anime market.

Kadokawa showed off a new trailer for the upcoming VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream. The anime adapts the light novels originally written by Nana Nanato, which were first published in 2020. Tnk's new comedy seems perfectly timed to take advantage of the latest entertainment craze, which is still going strong during the show's expected premiere in July this year.

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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedic light novel series of the same name, has revealed a new trailer and new cast members for the series, which will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2024. The new cast members include: Shion Kaminari voiced by Sumire Morohoshi (Metry in Migi&Dali ) Nekoma Hirune voiced by Ayaka Ohashi (Lilia in The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero's Party- ) The original VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream light novels are written by Nana Nanato, illustrated by Siokazunoko, and published in Japan by Fujimi Shobo under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Takuya Asaoka directs the TV anime at animation studio Tnk. VTuber Legend: How...

"In a world where composting human remains is a growing trend, what happens when our loved ones return, growing out of their composted remains into the people they once were?"

The creative team behind Going Green explore this compelling original concept in their upcoming graphic novel, now live on comic book crowdfunding site Zoop, and we have all the details, along with an exclusive preview!

Rising star artist Vincenzo Federici (Tmnt, Vampirella) joins co-writers Scott Duvall (Diablo House) and novelist and indie filmmaker Sean Reliford for a story rooted in family, death, and how we deal with both.

Going Green is the supernatural family drama of Locke & Key meets the biological horror of Annihilation in a modern-day monster comic with heart. This is a tale of family, loss, and second chances in a strange new world where the dead emerge from soil derived from their composted remains, giving them life anew.

Dancing with the Stars will return to ABC this month with a lineup that includes a supermodel, an NFL all-star, an Oscar winner, and a member of the Brady Bunch.

Three of this season’s participants have already been revealed — Jamie Lynn Spears, Ariana Madix and Charity Lawson. The rest were announced live this morning on Good Morning America.

The season 32 pairings are:

Supermodel Tyson Beckford with partner Jenna Johnson Actress Xochitl Gomez (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) with partner Val Chmerkovskiy Actress Alyson Hannigan (American Pie) with partner Sasha Farber Reality TV star Harry Jowsey (Too Hot to Handle) with partner Rylee Arnold Charity Lawson (The Bachelorette) with partner Artem Chigvintsev Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) with partner Pasha Pashkov Grammy winner Jason Mraz with partner Daniella Karagach NFL All-Star Adrian Peterson with partner Britt Stewart Social media star Lele Pons with partner Brandon Armstrong Mira Sorvino (Shining...

The first solo tour from Harry Styles, Live on Tour, consisted of 89 shows performed in under a year. When it ended in July 2018, the singer shared a parting message thanking everyone for coming and bidding a momentary farewell before running off to make new music. Flash forward five years, and we’ve arrived at the conclusion of Love on Tour, the collection of 169 shows in support of that music — and the goodbye this time around is just as bittersweet, if not more, as it punctuates the most transformative era of his career thus far.

For K-drama fans, it's hard to fall head over heels for the lead male characters. While the majority of K-dramas do the job of charming fans with the love interest, not all pass the stamp of approval. There're common K-drama tropes that many follow like the jealous and overprotective boyfriend or the cold and aloof handsome male.

Related: Top 10 Badass Female Leads From K-Dramas

There have been many K-dramas that have swept fans off their feet with how sweet, caring, and romantic the love interest can be. Who wouldn't swoon over Go Eun-taek (Hwang Min-hyun) from the new show Live On? Many leads make for the perfect dateable boyfriend. But be wary of leads that don't pass the test.