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· Ryan General
6,600 Policemen Fail to Find Master Thief Who Escaped Prison in Japan
Terror has swept an island in Japan after a “master thief” escaped prison earlier this month. Tatsuma Hirao, who was serving a five-and-a-half year sentence for theft at a low-security prison in the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, has reportedly made several thefts since his…
· Bryan Ke
Floating Water Park in the Philippines is Literally Made of Unicorns and Rainbows
An inflatable water park in the Philippines is going viral for its aesthetically pleasing pastel palette. The park, which is called Inflatable Island, is located off the shore of Subic Bay in Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines.
· Carl Samson
Video of French People Failing to Do the ‘Asian Squat’ Goes Viral
A video of foreigners trying to do the “Asian squat” and failing epically has gone viral on social media. The video, posted on YouTube channel Xinshidandan, shows two French vloggers challenging people on the streets of Montpellier in southern France to squat from standing…
· Bryan Ke
Man Sentenced to Three Months in Jail for Bullying Classmate for 9 Years in China
A former school bully from Zhejiang province, China is now facing three months detention for spreading false rumors about a high school classmate that he posted to an online forum. The man, identified as 25-year-old Jiang Qi, appeared before the Wenling People’s Court on…
· Ryan General
Why Ali Wong Does Asian Comedy Right and Esther Ku is an Epic Fail
Comedy star Ali Wong and “emerging” comic Esther Ku started doing stand-up around the same time over a decade ago. Through the years, both of their careers have made some interesting progress, albeit at a significantly different pace.
· Khier Casino
British Man Arrested For ‘Kicking His Thai Wife to Death After She Refused Sex With Him’
A British man named Kevin Smitham is in police custody in Thailand after he allegedly kicked his 29-year-old wife Kanda Smitham to death for refusing to have sex with him. The 51-year-old man was staying with Kanda and her parents in Ubon Ratchathani during the Songkran new year…
· Editorial Staff
Self-Proclaimed ‘Super Laowai’ Accused of Spreading AIDS in China
A Spanish/French man who goes by the name “Sami” online has been accused of spreading AIDS in China. The self-proclaimed “internet celebrity” and “super laowai” bragged about the Chinese beauties that would throw themselves at him with sex proposals via texts. All was going well…
· Editorial Staff
Apple, Samsung Phone Cases in China Contain Toxic Substances That Could Harm Your Health
Several brands of mobile phone cases, including Apple and Samsung, contain toxic substances that could be harmful to your health. Why it matters: Nearly 70% of phone cases in China are made in Shenzhen, with an annual market value of 20 billion yuan ($3.8 billion USD), according…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Shows the Differences Between Mainland Chinese Girls vs. ABC Girls
If you’re wondering what are the differences between girls from Mainland China and girls born in the United States, which is also known as ABC (American Born Chinese), then you are in luck — YouTuber LeendaDProductions is here to enlighten everyone. The clip, titled “Mainland…
· Bryan Ke
Food Delivery Man Exposes Himself to 8-Year-Old Girl in Elevator in Shanghai
Authorities in Shanghai are now searching for a food delivery man after he was caught on camera exposing his penis to a little girl in an elevator. The traumatic incident took place in a residential building in Shanghai, China, on April 10, according to Shanghaiist.
· Bryan Ke
Father Dresses Up as His Daughter’s Favorite Cartoon to Raise Money for Her Stem Cell Treatment
A dedicated father from Yangzhou, Shandong Province, China, is doing everything he can to raise money for his daughter’s diabetes medical treatment, including dressing up as the British cartoon character Peppa Pig. Zhou Yingfang had the shock of his life when his daughter was…
· Ryan General
Mark Zuckerberg Gained Many Fans in China After His US Congress Testimony
Chinese netizens are loving Mark Zuckerberg’s response to a United States senator’s question pertaining to China during his recent testimony to Congress. The Facebook CEO appeared at the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and answered questions from the…
· Carl Samson
Officer Who Dragged David Dao Sues United Airlines for Not ‘Training Him Properly’
A former aviation police officer who was fired after dragging passenger Dr. David Dao off a United Airlines flight has filed a lawsuit against the company and the Chicago Department of Aviation. In the suit filed in Cook County on April 10, James Long argued that he was not…
· Carl Samson
Dutch Teacher Gets 22 Years for Raping Underaged Boys in Thailand
A Dutch national was sentenced to 22 years in jail for raping boys under the age of 15 in Thailand. Reinold Klunder, 51, was working as a music teacher and property agent in the country before his arrest in November 2017. He admitted his guilt.
· Amy Chyan
Toronto Taiwanese Hot Spot is the Product of an Asian Mom Who Sacrificed All For Her Sons
When gleaming photos of a new dumpling shop started popping up in the explore feed of my anonymous food Instagram account, I knew I had to double tap and investigate myself. Growing up on your mother’s Taiwanese home cooking, you’ll always want to challenge any authenticity…
· Carl Samson
Taika Waititi Says New Zealand is ‘Racist as F**k’
“Thor: Ragnarok” director Taika Waititi slammed his home country of New Zealand in a new interview, calling it “racist as f**k” because of people’s disregard for proper pronunciation. “It’s racist as f**k,” Waititi, who is of Māori descent, explained to British magazine Dazed.…
· Editorial Staff
Radio Show Hosts Whitesplain How Asians Should Feel About Esther Ku’s Anti-Asian Tweets
A morning radio talk show has come to controversial comedienne Esther Ku’s defense after a series of her anti-Asian male tweets made headlines this week. On Thursday, Jim Norton and Sam Roberts, co-hosts of a SiriusXM morning talk show of the same name, discussed the New York…
· Bryan Ke
Bollywood Star Gets 5 Years in Jail for Shooting Endangered Antelope in India
Salman Khan, regarded as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, has received a five-year jail sentence for poaching an endangered antelope two decades ago. The 52-year-old actor was in court in the western city of Jodhpur, India, for the ruling on Thursday. He was later transferred…
· Bryan Ke
Companies Unite Against Masterchef UK Judge for Whitesplaining Chicken Rendang to Malaysian Chef
A lot of Southeast Asian brands, branches and outlets have united to poke fun at the latest Masterchef controversy that is now being called “Rendanggate,” according to Straits Times. Companies and industries are doing their part to criticize MasterChef UK judge Gregg Wallace’s…
· Ryan General
Twitter Brings Back the Time Gordon Ramsay’s Pad Thai Was Roasted By a Thai Chef
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is world-renowned for his incendiary rebukes of unsatisfying food prepared by mere mortals. He also brings his sharp critique to his Twitter account, where his followers often ask for his expert opinion on the meals they’ve created themselves.
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
Results
Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.