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Zach Braff (right) and Donald Faison attend a red carpet event for the new season of Scrubs in California on February 23, 2026. Photo: Reuters
TV shows and streaming video

What’s changed in Scrubs after 16 years and what’s the same as season 10 lands?

The Scrubs revival, which sees J.D., Turk, Elliot, Carla, Dr Cox and more return, explores ageing, mentorship and male friendship.

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K-drama news

Why Blackpink’s Jisoo is jealous of her Boyfriend on Demand character

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K-drama news

8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in March 2026

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TV shows and streaming video

In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it

Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.

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Shin Hye-sun as Sarah Kim in The Art of Sarah. The K-drama reflects South Korea’s real-world luxury obsession. Photo: Netflix
Shin Hye-sun as Sarah Kim in The Art of Sarah. The K-drama reflects South Korea’s real-world luxury obsession. Photo: Netflix
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 27 to March 1

From a bar crawl for a good cause to a flea market and an art exhibition exploring China’s economic rise, here are our picks for the weekend.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience

Michael Tse’s journey from backup dancer to Young and Dangerous henchman to leading film and TV actor showcases his endurance and tenacity.

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Pokemon

How Pokemon took over the world as the beloved franchise turns 30

On Pokemon Day 2026, we look at the history of the global multimedia phenomenon and how it captured the hearts of children and adults alike.

Pokemon fans take part in the Pokemon Go City Safari event in Hong Kong in December 2024, a two-day event that saw players able to “catch” the virtual creatures at the city’s landmarks. Photo: Dickson Lee
Pokemon fans take part in the Pokemon Go City Safari event in Hong Kong in December 2024, a two-day event that saw players able to “catch” the virtual creatures at the city’s landmarks. Photo: Dickson Lee
American cinema

The non-profit film fund helping Chris Pine and others make movies for good

Harbour Fund uses rich donors to finance films with ‘transcendent’ messages that otherwise might never be made in a risk-averse industry.

Korean drama reviews

In Your Radiant Season: Lee Sung-kyung, Chae Jong-hyeop in romantic K-drama

This romantic K-drama about a woman grieving for her boyfriend has a compelling cast but is beset with misleading omissions.

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SCMP Highlights

Feng shui advice, a mom’s path to pain-free movement: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a nostalgic trend making a comeback in Hong Kong to exploring China’s Zhongshan, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

How can those born under each Chinese zodiac sign use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock
American cinema

‘It was insane’: Anderson .Paak on making his debut film K-Pops!

K-Pops! explores family bonds through music and was inspired by Paak’s pandemic bonding over K-pop with his son – who now prefers Slipknot.

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Anderson .Paak attends the MusiCares Person of the Year gala in Los Angeles, California, in 2026. His directorial debut ⁠film, K-Pops!, is due for release in US cinemas on February 27. Photo: Reuters
Anderson .Paak attends the MusiCares Person of the Year gala in Los Angeles, California, in 2026. His directorial debut ⁠film, K-Pops!, is due for release in US cinemas on February 27. Photo: Reuters
TV shows and streaming video

‘Misfits became bullies’: takeaways from America’s Next Top Model exposé

Conceived by Tyra Banks, America’s Next Top Model was meant to empower women and minorities, but instead saw bullying and ‘race swapping’.

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Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Scare Out: Zhang Yimou tackles national security in subpar Chinese spy thriller

A story of a mole inside a state security team in China, Scare Out is slickly executed but narratively muddled, and far from Zhang’s best.

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Korean drama reviews

Love Phobia: romcom K-drama takes a superficial look at AI dating

Yeonwoo and Kim Hyun-jin lead Love Phobia, a near-future K-drama about AI and relationships that suffers from poor chemistry.

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Yeonwoo in a still from Love Phobia, a new Korean drama now streaming on Viu.
Asian cinema

10 of the best movies from the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival

Controversy overshadowed an engaging selection at this year’s Berlinale, the best of which included Rose, Josephine and Queen at Sea.

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Juliette Binoche (left) and Anna Calder-Marshall in a still from Queen at Sea, which won the Jury Prize at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
Juliette Binoche (left) and Anna Calder-Marshall in a still from Queen at Sea, which won the Jury Prize at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
Social media

Are you addicted to social media, is it a problem and what can you do about it?

Social media addiction is not officially registered as a mental illness, but it affects adults and children. Here are tips on cutting down.

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Double Happiness: Liu Kuan-ting, Jennifer Yu lead clever wedding comedy

A couple have two simultaneous wedding ceremonies to keep their parents apart in Double Happiness, an ingenious comedy of errors.

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Wellness

How playing Tetris can help reduce traumatic memory flashbacks: study

Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial.

A study in the UK and Sweden found that playing Tetris helped reduce the frequency and intensity of traumatic flashbacks for healthcare workers. Researchers are calling the findings “an exciting step forward”. Photo: dpa
A study in the UK and Sweden found that playing Tetris helped reduce the frequency and intensity of traumatic flashbacks for healthcare workers. Researchers are calling the findings “an exciting step forward”. Photo: dpa
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How these 2 films became classics of Hong Kong’s Chinese folk opera cinema

Love Eterne and Dream of the Red Chamber are two very different ‘huangmei diao’ films from legendary Hong Kong director Li Han-hsiang.

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K-drama news

Latest K-drama casting news about Lee Je-hoon, Ryoo Seung-ryong and more

Lee is confirmed as one of the leads of There’s a Winning Chance, while Ryoo is considering The Miracles of the Namiya General Store.

Asian cinema: Chinese films

How Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers captures the beauty of Singapore

Singaporean director portrays ordinary folk with dignity in the final film in his ‘Growing Up’ trilogy with Yeo Yann Yann and Koh Jia Ler.

Yeo Yann Yann (left) in a still from We Are All Strangers, the third film in Anthony Chen’s “Growing Up” trilogy. Photo: Giraffe Pictures
American cinema

Why does Hollywood keep remaking old stories like Wuthering Heights?

Much like superhero reboots targeted at men, period drama remakes like Wuthering Heights continue to find favour with female audiences.

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Jacob Elordi (left) and Margot Robbie in a still from Wuthering Heights. The latest remake is an example of one of Hollywood’s favourite hobbies: adapting classic novels about women in the 19th century over and over. Photo: TNS
Jacob Elordi (left) and Margot Robbie in a still from Wuthering Heights. The latest remake is an example of one of Hollywood’s favourite hobbies: adapting classic novels about women in the 19th century over and over. Photo: TNS
American cinema

Why Saving Face is the most important Asian-American lesbian film ever made

Alice Wu fought to film Saving Grace with an all Asian-American cast, and the film inspired a generation of Asian-American filmmakers.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 20 to 22

Enjoy music and markets in West Kowloon, take your pet to a cafe in Sheung Wan, attend a women-only workout in Quarry Bay and more.

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TV shows and streaming video

At Hollywood’s other awards show, background actors get their own red carpet

Long overlooked, film extras enjoy their moment at the 8th Annual Los Angeles Union Background Actors Awards.

US extra Sherry Brown delivers a speech after receiving the award for the best female multicamera stand-in at the 8th Annual Los Angeles Union Background Actors Awards ceremony, in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2026. Photo: AFP
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