SEA Wave Pop Culture Magazine

09/08/2025

MEDIA WAVE - SINGAPORE

New K-pop talent hails from Singapore!

SM Entertainment is training the first wave of hopefuls at their newly opened K-pop academy in Singapore, SM Universe. Known as the company behind iconic idol groups like Red Velvet, Exo and Girls' Generation, SM Universe is planning on expanding the talent pool by bringing talent searches to Malaysia and the Philippines soon.

Are you ready to be a K-pop idol? Visit SM Universe Singapore's website at www.smuniverse.sg for more information.

📸: SMTOWN

09/08/2025

Let’s celebrate 60 years of independence with our brothers and sisters from the Lion City of Asia.

Happy National Day, Singapore!

08/08/2025

MEDIA WAVE

Not all trees are meant to be climbed—some hold secrets better left untouched.

From Tim Burton’s darkly imaginative world comes "The Tale of the Skull Tree," a haunting stop-motion short featured in episode 1 of "Wednesday" Season 2. This gothic tale adds a chilling twist to Nevermore’s mysteries. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SJeF9KKFMQ.

📸: Netflix

08/08/2025

MEDIA WAVE

Discover the joy of unexpected connections.

Searchlight Pictures released a trailer for their upcoming film, "Rental Family" starring Brendan Fraser. The story follows a struggling American actor in modern-day Tokyo who's asked to play a role of a lifetime by a Japanese "rental family" agency. Will he be able to find his purpose through the roles he plays?

Catch "Rental Family" in cinemas this November and watch the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0pqP6ClcE8.

📸: Searchlight Pictures

08/08/2025

Celebrating 58 years of ASEAN collaboration!

Since its formation in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has continued to flourish and reach greater heights! As we continue to foster our ties with one other, let’s reflect on the progress we’ve made and plan for a prosperous future.

Happy ASEAN Day!

07/08/2025

MEDIA WAVE

Southeast Asia makes its mark in the animation industry!

When you think about animated movies, studios like Pixar, DreamWorks Animation, and Sony Pictures Animation come to mind. In Southeast Asia, studios have been reaching box office highs with locally-created animated films.

Read about the High Five highest grossing animated films coming out of Southeast Asia here: https://seawavemag.com/2025/08/06/high-five-highest-grossing-animated-films-in-southeast-asia/

High Five Highest-Grossing Animated Films in Southeast Asia • Media Wave Get to know the films that grossed the highest in Southeast Asia!

06/08/2025

MEDIA WAVE - THAILAND

Japan’s world-class festival experience returns to Thailand!

Summer Sonic Bangkok is set to make waves this August! The event melds music, art, and lifestyle through a fusion of Thai and Japanese pop art and street art. Adding to the experience is a diverse set of musicians and artists performing on two different stages, including Black Eyed Peas, NEVONE & D-NA & WIZZLE, BABYMETAL, and more!

Grab your tickets at summersonicbkk.com and catch Summer Sonic 2025 at IMPACT Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand on August 23 to 24.

📸: Summer Sonic Bangkok

06/08/2025

MEDIA WAVE

Creating a hero of magic and tech! ✨👩🏽‍💻

"Ironheart" features Dominique Thorne playing Riri Williams, an ambitious girl who returns from Wakanda and is expelled from MIT. What happens when a hooded character comes into her life and she forges a path as a new hero in her own terms?

Read our High Five review and find out the answer to her dilemma here: https://seawavemag.com/2025/08/05/forging-a-new-hero-a-high-five-review-of-ironheart

Forging a New Hero: A High Five Review of “Ironheart” • High Five

06/08/2025

LOOK: Netflix released a first look at the Straw Hat Pirates back together for the upcoming second season of "One Piece."

The image features the gang inside the Going Merry ship, with Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zorro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Jacob Gibson as Usopp.

Are you excited to see the Straw Hats back in action? Tell us in the comments!

📸: Netflix

05/08/2025

STYLE STREAM - MALAYSIA

It’s a tropical, high fashion experience!

Macalister Mansion has become the backdrop of the Dioriviera Pop-Up store and Dior Café! Visitors can come and bask in the tropical vibe while grabbing fashion pieces at the pop-up store and enjoying a pick-me-up drink at the Dior cafe.

Round up some friends and visit Macalister Mansion in Penang until August 11 to experience this one-of-a-kind high fashion pop-up!

📸: Macalister Mansion

05/08/2025

MEDIA WAVE - INDONESIA

The great war is upon us!

Visinema Pictures released a teaser for their latest film, "Perang Jawa," set to release in 2027. The film started production and tackles the story of the five-year war that the Javanese Prince Diponegoro fought against 19th century Dutch colonial rule.

Watch the teaser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRy71gzBxwA.

Are you excited to see this Southeast Asian war epic on the big screen? Tell us in the comments!

📸: Visinema Pictures

04/08/2025

LOOK: The Internet's study companion, Lofi Girl, has officially graduated!

Created by French producer Dimitri Somogyi and drawn by Juan Pablo Machado, Lofi Girl began streaming in 2017, featuring an animation loop of a girl with earphones studying, while lofi hiphop music played in the background. In 8 years, the 24-hour radio channel has become a sanctuary for students and workers looking to study or work while listening to relaxing music.

While Lofi Girl has officially graduated, the channel is still streaming music for listeners to enjoy.

Watch Lofi Girl's graduation announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/k_xzPBp14rw.

📸: Lofi Girl