Netflix 🤝 Song Joong Ki

Netflix's 'My Name is Loh Kiwan' featuring Song Joong Ki has claimed the #1 spot in the global ranking for non-English movies.

March 20, 2024

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'My Name is Loh Kiwan' Becomes The #1 Non-English Movie Globally

Loh Kiwan: Netflix's 'My Name is Loh Kiwan' featuring Song Joong Ki has claimed the top spot in the global ranking for non-English movies.

  • Renown Korean actor Song Joong Ki stars in this film adaptation of Jo Hae Jin's heartfelt novel, 'I Met Loh Kiwan.’

  • The Netflix show gained 5.1 million viewing hours globally, a significant increase from its debut in third place.

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Kamala Harris Honors Atlanta Spa Shooting Victims on Third Anniversary

Tribute: Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated the third anniversary of the Atlanta spa shooting by in a letter honoring the victims.

  • The tragedy occurred on March 16, 2021, resulting in the senseless deaths of Yong Ae Yue, Daoyou Feng, Xiaojie Emily Tan, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Suncha Kim and Soon Chung Park.

  • Harris wrote the letter to Atlanta community members, which was read aloud at a vigil organized by the Asian Justice Movement.

Hey Friend, You’re Invited To The Potluck!!

Introducing the Egg card in Potluck Showdown – a golden, flaky crust cradling a custardy filling that melts in your mouth.

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Mrs. Ohtani: Shohei Ohtani revealed his new wife's identity as Japanese basketball player Mamiko Tanaka with a photo on Instagram.

Max x Gibli: Max and Studio Ghibli have agreed on exclusive U.S. streaming deal for Oscar-winning "The Boy And The Heron" later this year.

Japanese Coffee: Starbucks Japan's rarest Frappuccino is available solely at 15 select stores across the country.

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