SEA Wave Pop Culture Magazine

04/02/2025

Breaking Wave

The 67th Recording Academy / GRAMMYs results are out!

Beyoncé, the current record holder for the most Grammy awards wins, officially won her first Album of the Year award with her groundbreaking country music album “Cowboy Carter. Sabrina Carpenter also emerged on top with her first ever Grammy win with Best Pop Solo Performance for her smash hit, “Espresso” and Best Pop Vocal Album for “Short n’ Sweet.”

Among the winners are Chappell Roan who received her first Grammy for Best New Artist, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Kendrick Lamar who bagged the Record of the Year and Song of the Year award with his viral track, “Not Like Us.”

📷: AP Photo

02/02/2025

MEDIA WAVE

Marvel fans assemble! ✨

Marvel Studios’ “Infinity Saga Concert Experience” is coming to Southeast Asia. Brace yourself for a unique concert experience as Marvel takes you back to relive the twenty-three films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in one momentous cinematic journey featuring a phenomenal live-music production.

With several stops in Asia including Singapore, Philippines, and Thailand, the concert is set to kickoff in March 2025. Visit your local theatres for more details.

📷: Marvel Studios

02/02/2025

MEDIA WAVE

The sinners are coming!

The director of the fan-favorite Marvel movie “Black Panther,” Ryan Coogler, is ready to take on a different genre with a new horror film, “Sinners.” Coogler, who is also behind the American sports drama, “Creed” reunites with the lead actor, Michael B Jordan for this exciting new project. Catch “Sinners” coming to the big screen on April 18.

Be part of the thrill and watch the new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7joulECTx_U

📷: Warner Bros. Pictures

01/02/2025

TECH WAVE

Redefine the future with Galaxy AI Future Lab!

Samsung Philippines leads the future of mobile AI at the immersive Galaxy AI Future Lab featuring industry leaders, performances, exclusive prizes, and more Philippines leads the future of mobile AI at the immersive Galaxy AI Future Lab featuring industry leaders, performances, exclusive prizes, and more.

Visit the Galaxy AI Future Lab at the BGC Ampitheater in Taguig City until January 7 to know more about mobile AI with Samsung!

01/02/2025

SPIN & SPLASH

Mark your calendars! The biggest toys and comics fair in Indonesia is coming back! 🇮🇩

Now on its 20th year celebration, The Jakarta Toys And Comics Fair is making its return. The gathering of toy collectors, comic enthusiasts, and anime fans will feature a wide range of distributors, retailers, and independent toy shops.

Catch the epic festivity at the Kartika Expo Center, Jakarta from February 8 to 9. Be part of the celebration and get your tickets at tiptip.id.

📷: The Jakarta Toys And Comics Fair

01/02/2025

CALLING ALL COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES! 📢 🇵🇭

COMCO School of Communications, the official training and development wing of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises together with the country chapter of the leading global network of communication professionals, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC Philippines) officially unveils The Communications Olympiad! 📝

Get ready to dive into the world of communications, marketing, advertising, and public relations and be part of a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop your creativity and storytelling skills with the guidance of the experts from the industry.

Visit https://comcomundo.com/the-communications-olympiad/ for the official mechanics of the training program coming this March 2025 and follow our official Facebook and LinkedIn accounts for more updates!

SEA Wave Pop Culture Magazine is the official media partner of The Communications Olympiad.

CALLING ALL COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS!

COMCO School of Communications, the official training and development arm of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, together with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC Philippines), the country chapter of the leading global network of communication professionals, officially unveils The Communications Olympiad!

Get ready to dive into the world of communications, marketing, advertising, and public relations and be part of a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop your creativity and storytelling skills with the guidance of the experts from the industry.

Visit https://comcomundo.com/the-communications-olympiad/ for the official mechanics of the training program and competition coming this March 2025 and follow our official Facebook and LinkedIn accounts for more updates!

01/02/2025

Just how fast the night changes 🎶

Harry Styles turns 31 today. The Grammy-award winning artist and former member of One Direction is behind top hits including "As It Was," "Watermelon Sugar High," and "Sign of the Times." Harry also starred in several films including “Dunkirk,” “Don’t worry Darling,” and “My Policeman.”

31/01/2025

SPIN & SPLASH

Step into the world of Kamen Rider!✨

After touring the major cities in Japan, the much awaited “Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition” officially makes its way to Southeast Asia with a debut showcase in Malaysia.

Celebrate 50 years of Kamen Rider with the featured original costumes, action-packed displays, a snapshot booth to capture memories, and a chance to take home exclusive merchandise.

Visit the “Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition” at the Incubase Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia until March 16, 2025.

📷:INCUBASE Arena Malaysia

31/01/2025

Today is National Hot Chocolate Day! 🍫☕️

Make your day a little sweeter and celebrate with a cup of warm chocolate drink! Do you have any special hot chocolate recipes? Share with us in the comments!

30/01/2025

MEDIA WAVE

You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year! 💍

Starring Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, and Han Gi-chan comes “The Wedding Banquet” – a reimagining of Ang Lee’s classic 1993 q***r film. Following the original premise, the dramedy centers on two gay couples navigating their way through the disasters and delights of family expectations, q***rness, and cultural identity.

Get ready to watch the chaos unfold and catch “The Wedding Banquet” only in cinemas starting April 18. Check out the official teaser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l61gmu9olZY

📷: Bleecker Street

30/01/2025

MEDIA WAVE.

Blooms are you ready for it? 🌸

BINI_ph's "BINIverse World Tour 2025” is just around the corner! The nation’s girl group is set to light up the Philippine Arena stage on February 15. The 8-member girl group is expected to deliver fresh and thrilling numbers, including a much awaited performance of their upcoming international single, “Blink Twice.”

For a more convenient concert experience, Blooms can avail a roundtrip shuttle service via tridemtickets.com. Read our article here for more details: https://seawavemag.com/2025/01/30/the-first-leg-of-biniverse-world-tour-is-almost-here/

29/01/2025

FOOD WAVE

Singaporean chef places sixth in the world’s most prestigious culinary competition! 🇸🇬

Mathew Leong ranked sixth in Bocuse d'Or, the Olympics of the culinary world, making Singapore the highest ranked Asian country in the competition.

The finals saw France taking home the gold, while Denmark and Sweden received the silver and bronze awards respectively.

📷: bocusedor_sg

29/01/2025

Happy Chinese New Year!🐍

Wishing you all a bountiful and joyous year ahead. May this year bring you endless opportunities and good luck. Cheers to a prosperous 2025 🥂

28/01/2025

SPIN & SPLASH

Toy collectors, you’re in for another treat from POP MART!

Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport is partnering with world-renowned designer toy company, Pop Mart, for their Chinese New Year festivities. Check out the lion dance, LED dragon dance performances, and a captivating installation filled with the characters from the imaginative universe of Pop Mart including Molly, Skullpanda, Labubu, and Dimoo.

Drop by at “POPsperity with Pop Mart” at Jewel Changi Airport until February 28.

📷: Pop Mart

27/01/2025

SPIN & SPLASH

Get ready to be mesmerized by the vibrant colors of hot-air balloons! 🎈✨

Witness 30 eye-catching and gigantic balloons from 13 different nations at Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

The festivities will kick off on February 13 to 17, and will feature special presentations of the country’s traditional dances and musical performances from popular Thai bands.

📷: Singha Park Chiang Rai สิงห์ปาร์ค เชียงราย

27/01/2025

MEDIA WAVE

He’s dying to save mankind!👩‍🚀

Academy award-winning director B**g Joon-Ho is back with another mind boggling sci-fi film, “Mickey 17,” starring Robert Pattinson as an "expendable" who was sent on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet. The film also stars Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.

Catch “Mickey 17” in cinemas on March 5 and learn more about it here: https://seawavemag.com/2025/01/26/bong-joon-hos-mickey-17-releases-new-trailer-starring-robert-pattinson/.

📷: Warner Bros. Pictures

26/01/2025

MEDIA WAVE

A k-drama with a surprise pairing? Yes, please!✨

K-pop star and actress IU and South Korean actor Park Bo Gum are starring in Netflix’s highly anticipated romantic series, "When Life Gives You Tangerines.” The new drama follows the adventurous lives of Ae-soon (IU) and Gwan-sik (Bo-gum) as they venture towards the ever-changing seasons of life.

Get ready to feel the warmth of spring and watch "When Life Gives You Tangerines” streaming on Netflix starting March 7. Watch the teaser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HQF_ZjCQeI.

📷: Netflix

26/01/2025

MEDIA WAVE

Netflix’s hit spy thriller is back in the game!

After nearly two years, Netflix’s most watched series of 2023, “The Night Agent,” is back for its second season. Starring Gabriel Basso in the title role, the latest season will be packed with more intense and fast-paced action scenes, unravelling more of the government's best kept secrets.

Catch the thrilling show on Netflix now and check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXflfh5jdIc.

📷: Netflix