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Chinese Artist Creates INCREDIBLE Art Using Just String and Paint
An artist in China has gone viral after uploading videos of herself creating some truly amazing art using just paint and strings. The unknown artist initially uploaded on Dou Yin (抖音), China’s version of Vine/Musica.ly, but has since gone viral on Facebook and Instagram.
· Ryan General
Thai Woman’s Freak Accident is Why You Should Never Apply Makeup in a Moving Car
An unfortunate accident left a young woman in Thailand with an eyeliner pencil lodged in her eye after she attempted to apply makeup during a cab ride. The woman, who was on the way to see her friends, was reportedly applying eyeliner in the back of the cab during a slow-moving…
· Bryan Ke
Wandering Samurai Are Cleaning Up the Streets of Tokyo in Style
A group of eco-friendly individuals is gaining much attention for its amazing work at keeping the environment clean by picking up trash while dressed as samurais. 街中で大声出して喧嘩かと思ったら『ゴミ拾い侍』だった。大きなアクションでゴミ拾いしてて良かった pic.twitter.com/rETkXbb4mR
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Aquarium Sparks Outrage After Trainer Puts Lipstick on a Beluga Whale
Shengya Ocean World in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, apologized after a video clip showing one of its trainers putting lipstick on a beluga whale to make it look “prettier” went viral on Chinese social media. The 10-second clip first made rounds in China’s popular short…
· Carl Samson
Woman Details Chilling Sexual Harassment Encounter With IKEA Employee in Amsterdam
A woman who left the U.S. to fulfill her 20-year-long dream of living in Europe allegedly became the helpless victim of sexual harassment just three days after she moved to the Netherlands. Stephanie Soong, originally from San Francisco, recalled the events of the…
· Ryan General
White Guy Playing the Flute in Samurai Clothes Causes Major Side-Eye at E3
With its gorgeous visuals and intriguing premise, the upcoming samurai game “Ghost of Tsushima” was undeniably one of the scene-stealers at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The presentation wowed the audience at the Sony E3 2018 press conference on Monday with its…
· Ryan General
California Student Brings His ‘Waifu’ Along to Accept Diploma During Graduation
A college student in Southern California caught everyone’s attention after putting his passion for Japanese pop culture on full display during his graduation ceremony. A certified otaku named Ryan-Nghai Thai brought his anime girl huggy pillow along to the stage as he received…
· Bryan Ke
People All Over the World Travel to China Just to Watch This Epic Train Spit Fire
There is a train in China that spews bright sparks high into the air that attracts trainspotters from around the globe to travel to the country just to witness this spectacular sight at night. The Sandoling Line, which runs down the Sandoling Coal Mine Railroad in northwest…
· Bryan Ke
Ladybeard and Japanese Idol Reika Saiki Team Up for Chun-Li Cosplay
Ladybeard and Japanese muscle idol Reika Saiki have recently teamed up to cosplay Chun-Li, the female martial artist and Interpol officer from the hit fighting game “Street Fighter.” Ladybeard, an Australian stunt actor whose real name is Richard Magarey, is a professional…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese School Sparks Outrage for Saying It’s Not Hiring ‘Black or Dark-Skinned’ Teachers
A job ad from a popular private kindergarten in Taiwan is making the rounds on social media for its controversial content indicating that it would not hire “black or dark-skinned” English teachers. Posted on a Facebook page “Substitute Teachers Needed in Taipei (City/County)” on…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Doctor Eugene Gu Fired From Hospital For Standing Against White Supremacy
Doctor Eugene Gu, internet famous for drawing criticism for taking a knee against White supremacy on Twitter, revealed that he was fired from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) after experiencing a string of bullying incidents and complaints from patients who allegedly…
· Bryan Ke
Jeremy Lin Drops Amazing Life Advice During College Graduation Speech in Taiwan
Famed Taiwanese-American NBA star Jeremy Lin was recently invited to talk during the graduation ceremony of National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan on Saturday. During his attendance, Lin shared seven valuable life tips that the freshly graduated college students could…
· Bryan Ke
Florida Woman Caught on Video Abusing Nail Salon Worker Because Her ‘Language Sounds Nasty’
A woman is now under fire after she was caught on video showering a nail technician in Lutz, Florida with incredibly racist and insensitive comments. On Saturday, Facebook user Robin L. Roether posted a couple of videos online that are believed to have been taken by her friend…
· Editorial Staff
Xi’an Famous Foods’ CEO Pays Tribute Anthony Bourdain in Touching Instagram Post
On June 8, the world was rocked by the news of beloved chef and storyteller Anthony Bourdain’s passing. He was 61 years old. Among those reeling were Jason Wang, CEO of Xi’an Famous Foods, who took to instagram to post a touching memory of how Bourdain changed his family’s…
· Khier Casino
Man Pinches Woman’s Butt in Thailand, Her Boyfriend Responds With a Knife
A 21-year-old Australian tourist was injured with a knife after he grabbed a woman’s butt at a nightclub in Thailand. Jaydon Sienkiewicz was out partying with his Australian father, Thai stepmother Khumkhun Songnangrong, and eight others at the Mixx Discotheque club on Walking…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Student Creates AI That Can Turn Photos into Anime
An undergraduate student from China’s Fudan University showcased a new artificial intelligence (AI) software that can turn regular human photos into an anime masterpiece using the Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) and Deep Learning method. Yanghua Jin is attempting to create…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Captures Horrifying Video of Dog Being Dragged By Car in Hawaii
A disturbing video showing a poor dog being dragged on a leash tied to a car for two blocks in Hawaii has recently resurfaced due to its horrifying nature. The incident, which was caught on dash cam video on December 15, 2017, by Johnny Cheng in Honolulu when a car passed by an…
· Ryan General
New PC Game Challenges Players to Survive Being Raised By ‘Chinese Parents’
While most video games allow gamers to experience what it’s like to survive an alien invasion or a military battleground, a new indie game is set to test one’s ability to survive Asian-style parenting. Created by a pair of developers from China called Octopus Play, the game…
· Bryan Ke
Woman’s ‘Joke’ She Would Marry for Cash Raises $125,000 to Save Sister With Leukemia
A devoted woman from China managed to exceed expected funds required for her younger sister’s leukemia treatment after she jokingly told the media that she would get married to help her pay the hospital bill. Cui Qiao set a fundraising target of 500,000 yuan ($78,000) for her…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Teens Apprehended for ‘Racist Attack’ on Chinese Student in Spain
After a month since the incident, two suspects have been captured for their involvement in a racist attack against a Chinese student in Malaga, Spain. The victim, Zhang Dantong, said in a FaceBook post that she was surrounded by a group of Spanish teenagers as she was travelling…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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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.
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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.