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· Carl Samson
Ellen DeGeneres Slammed for Being ‘Rude’, ‘Insensitive’ Toward Taiwanese Ukulele Prodigy
Ellen DeGeneres is receiving criticism over her conversation with an 11-year-old ukulele prodigy from Taiwan. Feng E, who’s been playing the instrument for six years, made it to “The Ellen Show” after his video of taking it to the streets went viral.
· Bryan Ke
Canadian Man Goes Viral for Having the ‘Internet’s Zaddy’ for a Shower Curtain
A Canadian man went viral after posting a video showing his latest purchase from Amazon: a Jeff Goldblum shower curtain. If any (Canadian) wants one, i bought it off amazon! https://t.co/fUiniFtm1U
· Carl Samson
Japanese Police Refuse Kind Offer of Water From U.S. Airman to Stay ‘Professional’
Japanese netizens are feeling both love and hate after two local policemen refused a kind-hearted gesture from a U.S. airman in the name of law. In pictures from Twitter user @Type96aoino, the soldier can be seen offering the cops bottles of what looked like water and an orange…
· Ryan General
Hawaii Senator Tells Men To ‘Shut Up and Step Up’ Over SCOTUS Nominee’s Sex Assault Accusations
Amid the outrage surrounding the United States Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh’s recent sexual assault accusations comes some strong words from Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) who told men in political power to “shut up and step up.” Earlier this week, Kavanaugh was…
· Carl Samson
Netflix is Making a Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Series
A live-action series of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is coming to Netflix. Original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko will direct and executive-produce the show, which starts production in 2019.
· Ryan General
Heroic Thai Woman Goes Through 33 Hours of Labor to Give Birth to Stillborn Baby for Science
An expectant mother from Thailand had to endure 33 hours of labor so she could give birth to her stillborn baby for research last month. Singaporean Eugene Wee and his Thai wife Puu Kanokrat, both 37, were devastated after learning that the first child they were expecting would…
· Carl Samson
Oregon Woman Apologizes for Racist Tirade Against Filipina-American After Going Viral
Sierra Measelle, the woman behind the racist tirade against a Filipino American in Oregon, is apologizing for the “ignorant, hateful comments” she made last week. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Measelle claimed that her emotions got the best of her and led to a reaction that…
· Bryan Ke
SpaceX is Sending a Japanese Billionaire Around the Moon to Be The First Space Tourist Ever
Elon Musk announced that Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will be the very first space tourist to board his ambitious SpaceX moon slingshot tour. Maezawa, whose net worth is currently at $2.9 billion, plans to invite artists from different fields to join him on this outer…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Tourists Leave Japanese Airbnb in Gross Mess, Say ‘This isn’t my home’
A trio of female Chinese university students sparked outrage on social media after leaving the Airbnb apartment they rented in Japan in complete chaos. As seen in photos shared by their host, piles of trash, dirty utensils and misplaced objects became the aftermath of the…
· Bryan Ke
Dalai Lama Reveals He Knew of Buddhist Teachers’ Sexual Abuse Since the 1990s
A Tibetan spiritual leader admitted that he was aware of sexual abuse committed by Buddhist teachers and the allegations against them in Europe since the 1990s. During his four-day visit in the Netherlands, the 83-year-old Dalai Lama told Dutch public television NOS on…
· Ryan General
Mayweather is Coming Out of Retirement to Fight Manny Pacquiao Again
Boxing superstars Floyd Mayweather (50-0) and Manny Pacquiao (60-7) are apparently facing each other in the boxing ring once again. Reportedly set in December of this year, the upcoming bout between the 41-year-old American and the 39-year-old Filipino will be a rematch of their…
· Editorial Staff
Indian Dad Now Fills Potholes in Mumbai After Son Dies in Accident
A 48-year-old vegetable vendor and father is on a mission to cover all the potholes he finds on the busy streets of Mumbai, India to prevent other people from meeting the same tragic fate as his son. Dadarao Bilhore has been featured in many news articles throughout India…
· Carl Samson
Fugitive Malaysian Billionaire Allegedly Bought Kim Kardashian a $325,000 White Ferrari
Jho Low, the fugitive Malaysian billionaire suspected of buying Miranda Kerr diamonds with stolen cash, is now believed to have bought Kim Kardashian a $325,000 Ferrari. The buzz comes from an unidentified source who told RadarOnline of a “very wealthy Malaysian businessman” who…
· Carl Samson
Restaurant Chain Loses $190 Million After Pregnant Woman Finds Dead Rat in Hot Pot
Beijing-based restaurant Xiabu Xiabu lost millions in market value after a pregnant woman found a dead rat in its hot pot last week. The discovery at one of the chain’s outlets in Weifang, Shandong province on Sept. 6 prompted massive backlash after its manager offered the woman…
· Bryan Ke
Mysterious Woman Captured on Camera Casually Riding a Black Horse on the Streets of Shanghai
In what may sound like a totally random event, a woman was recently apprehended by the police for riding her horse at night on a street in Shanghai while wearing a somewhat revealing costume. The extremely random and weird incident happened on Wednesday, September 12, at around…
· Ryan General
Olivia Munn Promotes ‘The Predator’ Alone After Speaking Out Against Sex Offender Co-Star
It was revealed last week that a scene from the new “The Predator” film was removed because it featured a registered sex offender. Olivia Munn, the only cast members of the film who had to work with the man identified as Steven Wilder Striegel, had alerted Fox that she had…
· Ryan General
Japanese Right-Winger Sparks Protest After Kicking ‘Comfort Woman’ Statue in Taiwan
A security camera footage of a Japanese right-winger kicking a memorial statue for “comfort women” in Taiwan outraged locals and ignited a protest on Monday. Around 100 protesters consisting of members of the Tainan City Women’s Human Rights Equality Promotion Association and…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Teacher Sparks Outrage After Students Have to Count 100 Million Grains of Rice for Homework
One math teacher in Foshan, Guangdong province, China drew outrage from many parents after telling students to count 100 million grains of rice as part of their homework. The teacher, only identified by her surname Su, instructed her fifth grade students to count 100 million…
· Ryan General
The #1 Paid Utility App in the App Store Allegedly Collects Your Data and Sends it to China
A popular app which supposedly stops malware on Mac computers has been found to be secretly harvesting the browser history of its users. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, Adware Doctor, the top paid utility in the Mac App Store, has allegedly been sending the…
· Carl Samson
Tourist Goes Viral After Getting ‘Fresh Spring Rolls’ Tattoo in Thailand
A female tourist in Thailand has gone viral on social media after getting “fresh spring rolls” tattooed on her back. A picture shared on imgur shows the tourist, a blonde woman, with the epic tattoo fail.
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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.
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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.