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· Bryan Ke
China Has a ‘Flying Veil’ Trend That’s Making Weddings So Extra
It’s tempting to want to stand out on your wedding day, and this bride’s now-viral veil trick certainly left a lasting impression. The flying veil trend first circulated on Weibo back in January, according to BuzzFeed.
· Bryan Ke
‘Keanu Doing Things’ is the Best Keanu Reeves Meme Trend of 2018
Keanu Reeves, who is, without a doubt, one of the nicest celebrities in the world, has become an internet trend once again — this time, people seem to be fixated on the random things he’s been doing. keanu reeves encouraging healthy eating pic.twitter.com/TUzSpsMRgu
· Ryan General
Girls Eating Ice on Camera is the New ASMR Video Trend in China
A bizarre online trend from China has captured the attention of a specific group of people — girls eating ice. Paw prints {🔳} Half Frozen Ice {🔲}…
· Bryan Ke
Eating Colorful Ice is Now a Viral Trend in China
Is there something special about watching other people chew ice online? Millions of Chinese netizens would attest to that, as they are literally spending hours watching videos of it on social media, calling the new internet craze “Ice Crunch.” What makes this new craze rather…
· Khier Casino
Penis Whitening is Now a Trend in Thailand
You don’t have to go far to whiten your penis, but a clinic in Bangkok, Thailand has gone viral for offering patients a cosmetic procedure to change the skin pigmentation on their private areas. The Lelux Hospital is already popular among people who want skin whitening in other…
· Kyle Encina
Japan’s Latest Twitter Trend is the Most Ridiculous Thing You’ve Seen Yet
The latest Twitter craze in Japan all started with user @DogXyz, who showed off his artistic and creative ability while dexterously performing some bowling techniques with one hand. ボーリングでストライクとって嬉しそうな人 pic.twitter.com/A5hACkn2R8
· Ryan General
Korean Women Are Putting Pegs Up Their Noses to Look More ‘Caucasian’ in Dangerous Beauty Trend
A South Korean beauty trend that gives users a pointier nose with the aid of tiny pegs inserted into nostrils is quickly gaining popularity among women in East Asia. The nose-lifting practice, which started about two years ago, is reportedly now spreading to countries where…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ghost Corpse’ Body Pillows are Now a Growing Trend in Malaysia, Indonesia
Ever wonder what it would feel like if you wake up one night and find a ghost corpse sleeping next to you? One online store Mon Hia, based in Thailand, is now selling a Pocong body pillow, perfect to cuddle with this coming Halloween. This Pocong body pillow, which is often…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Twitter is Trending #ExpressiveAsians Because It’s Tired of Hollywood’s BS Casting
The past few weeks have yielded a great deal of conversation surrounding Asians in media — or, rather, a lack thereof. “Hellboy” was gearing up to be yet another film with a Whitewashed character, complete with an overtly insensitive producer at the helm, when, to everyone’s…
· Carl Samson
South Korea’s Latest Beauty Trend Has Women Taping Their Faces
A new beauty trend is making waves in South Korea. It’s called the “Face Maker Lifting Tape” — a new product from Dodo Label that, basically, lifts your face.
· Bryan Ke
Acupuncture for Cats and Dogs is Trending in China
Chinese pet owners are now turning to acupuncture to help their furry friends deal with injuries or help with therapy. Some owners believe that the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) will cure their pet’s ailments or even help them ease their suffering. But the question remains:…
· Ranier Maningding
White People Refuse To Acknowledge Racism, So They’re Trending #AsianPrivilege Instead
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. I don’t trust anything white people have to say about race — probably because they say asinine…
· King Malleta
Chinese Woman Starts New Trend With Cute Animal Butt Phone Cases
There are countless cute, quirky, and funny phone cases out there, but have you ever seen a thing such as a “needle felted corgi butt phone case”? It might sound weird at first but somehow these novelty items will either make you want to hoard them or say “Pass!”
· Ryan General
‘Your Name’ is Bringing Back an Awesome Japanese Fashion Trend
Due to the enormous popularity of the anime masterpiece “Your Name”, an old Japanese handicraft tradition is making a fashionable comeback. The romantic fantasy drama film, originally titled “Kimi no Na wa”, may have become a massive global hit, but its impact on the Japanese…
· Ryan General
Fake Camel Toe Underwear is Apparently a Fashion Trend in Asia
While most women would prefer hiding the shape of their vulvas from public view, there seems to be a particular group these days who are keen on highlighting it instead. Some even resort to wearing and artificial pad shaped like a camel toe to be more seductive. For the…
· Ryan General
Japanese Prime Minister’s Wife Trashes ‘Kawaii Girl’ Trend For Making Women Look Weak
The wife of Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has spoken up against the prevalent “kawaii girl” culture in Japan, wherein women in the country are pressured to be stuck in the schoolgirl/cute persona, rather than be the mature, capable women that they are. In a revealing…
· King Malleta
Japanese ‘Marrying Without Dating’ Trend Explodes in Popularity
A Japanese government survey revealed that 69% and 59% of Japanese men and women, respectively, who are not in a romantic relationship are deciding to skip dating and just marry their friends. According to Independent U.K., young Japanese men and women are “giving up dating and…
· Ryan General
Chinese Students With Trendy Hairstyles Forced to Get Haircuts in Front Of Their School
Chinese schools now have barbers stationed at their gates to ‘fix’ the haircuts of the students returning from their summer break. Those who are found sporting restricted ‘fashionable hairstyles’ will be given an instant make-over. Curly or blonde hair must be proven to be…
· Ryan General
Japanese Moms Just Started the Most Adorable Trend on Instagram
One Japanese mom’s creative entry to a photo contest has launched an eerie trend on Instagram of people posting hundreds of peach butts, pictures of babies with butts replaced with peaches. The mom who started the trend, snapped a pic of her baby’s peach butt as an entry for a…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Trend Reveals What the Length of Your Fingers Says About Your Dating Life
Want to know whether someone is going to pursue you for love or play hard to get? According to a new Japanese trend, the secret is all in your your fingers. Years ago, scientists discovered that the length of your ring and index is linked to testosterone levels. Those with a…