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· Ziye Wang
‘Most Woke Man in Fashion’ Casts All Asian Models in New Ad Campaign
Nepalese-American fashion designer, Prabal Gurung, has announced his casting of all Asian models for his fall 2018 “Stronger in Color” ad campaign.
· Carl Samson
Drunk Thai Man Gets Stuck in Mud During Morning Run, Needs a Forklift to Get Out
A Thai man who had just finished half a bottle of alcohol fell into a sea of mud while having a morning run in eastern Thailand. The incident occurred on a muddy part of the coast of Chonburi province around 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
· Ryan General
Ellen Surprises Rescued Thai Soccer Boys With Their Favorite Soccer Player
The youth soccer team which spent 17 days trapped in a cave in Thailand recently made an appearance on the “The Ellen Show” to share the story on how they survived. Head coach Ekapol “Aek” Chantawong and the 12 players from the Wild Boars soccer team spoke with host Ellen…
· Ryan General
Asian Australian Politician’s Campaign Posters Vandalized With Racist Graffiti
Election posters for an Asian Australian council candidate have been spray-painted with racist graffiti. Asian Australian Yongbei Tang, a current candidate for city council in Hobart, is apparently being targeted with racial abuse by still unidentified perpetrators, ABC reports.
· Carl Samson
Thailand to Legalize Same-Sex Civil Unions in Support of LGBTQ Rights
The Thai LGBTQ community has finally earned a long-sought victory as the country is working on a bill that would recognize same-sex civil unions by the end of the year. Earlier this year, the Justice Minister started drafting the Civil Partnership Bill after 60,000 people signed…
· Bryan Ke
Hero Taiwanese Dad Destroys Overworked Son’s Homework, Tells Him to Get Some Sleep
A Taiwanese father stirred up debate online after he deliberately tore up his son’s toxic homework, which could have kept him up until daybreak.
· Ryan General
Korean World Record Holder Among 9 Killed in Nepal Mountains During Snowstorm
A snowstorm plowed through a hiker’s camp on Mount Gurja in Nepal, killing five South Korean climbers along with their four Nepali guides late last week. The group, which included a South Korean world record holder, was trekking the 23,590-foot (7,193 meter) mountain when…
· Ryan General
Thai Woman Beaten and Taken Away By Abusive Boyfriend and No One Helps Her
Footage of a Thai woman receiving physical abuse from her apparent relationship partner has ignited discussion on social media in Thailand due to the apparent inaction the witnesses displayed during the assault. First posted by Facebook user Namie Amuro on Friday, the…
· Ryan General
Beautiful City in Hokkaido Usually Ignored By Tourists Creates Epic Tourism Video
In the wake of last month’s massive earthquake, a city in Hokkaido is showing the world its resilient beauty via awe-inspiring promotional videos in high-definition. Kushiro, a city in Japan’s northernmost main island, is known for its astounding scenery but is often overlooked…
· Ryan General
Chinese Live-Streamer with 44 Million Fans Gets 5 Days in Jail For ‘Insulting’ National Anthem
An online celebrity in China spent five days in prison for reportedly disrespecting the Chinese national anthem during one of her broadcasts. With 44 million followers, 21-year-old Yang Kaili is considered a live-streaming star on the social media platform Huya.
· Bryan Ke
Fremont City Council Candidate’s Campaign Sign Vandalized in ‘Possible Hate Crime’
Fremont City Council candidate Justin Sha’s vandal case is now being looked at as a “possible hate crime” by the authorities after unnamed suspects drew swastikas on the politician’s campaign sign.
· Ryan General
Thai Socialite Blasted by Doctors After Donating 15 Refrigerators Full of Her Breast Milk
A Thai socialite has sparked criticism from doctors and experts after she started donating her own breast milk to other mothers. Passavee “Numwan” Payacaboot’s milk-sharing campaign became popular online after it received media attention last week, Coconuts Media reports.
· Carl Samson
Thai Monks With First-Aid Training Perform CPR on Injured Man
A group of Thai monks has gone viral after performing CPR on a severely injured motorcyclist whom they had come across with while returning to their temple from a first aid training. The resuscitation took place along a road in the district of Wang Nam Khiao, also known as…
· Carl Samson
British Man in Mercedes Hits Thai Garbage Collector Crossing the Road
A British national killed a Thai garbage collector after hitting him in his Mercedes and dragging the latter for some 40 meters (131 feet) upon impact. The grim incident occurred along Thepkrasattri road in Phuket on Wednesday, The Thaiger reported.
· Bryan Ke
TV Host Who Sparked Fan Bingbing Tax Scandal Goes Missing After Accusing Shanghai Police of Fraud
Cui Yongyuan, the Chinese television presenter who uncovered Fan Bingbing’s tax evasion practice, has gone missing after accusing the Shanghai police and a few unnamed celebrities of being involved in a “huge fraud.” In his claim, which he posted on Chinese social media on…
· Carl Samson
Man Sprints Across Train Tracks in Tokyo After Getting Caught Filming Up Woman’s Skirt
A Japanese man was arrested after attempting a daring escape across train tracks after getting caught filming up a woman’s skirt. Yoshimasa Nozaki, 45, admitted to closely filming the woman’s butt from his position during a train ride in Tokyo on Tuesday.
· Ryan General
Thai Woman Gets $9 ‘Dandelion Tattoo,’ Immediately Regrets It
A woman from Sakon Nakhon, Thailand thought she found a great bargain for a tattoo last Sunday when an “artist” offered to ink her a “dandelion” for just 300 Thai Baht ($9). The client, Alisa Kingkan, however received a tattoo that was completely different.
· Ryan General
Terrifying Video Shows Motorcyclist Shielding Girlfriend From Near-Death Accident on Thai Freeway
A video showing a motorcyclist and his girlfriend surviving a harrowing near-death accident in Thailand has resurfaced and widely shared on social media. The clip, which featured a rider recklessly speeding through a highway during a heavy downpour, was taken back in 2015…
· Carl Samson
Thai Netizens Embarrassed After British Racer Shames Bangkok Motorcyclists on the Sidewalk
Grand Prix motorcycle racer Scott Redding has gone viral in Thailand after shaming a bunch of riders who cut off traffic by getting their wheels on a sidewalk. The British racer filmed the scene on Monday, a day after placing 16th in the Thailand MotoGP race at Chang…
· Ryan General
Adults Cheer as ‘Daredevil’ Kids Slide Down Handrails of Long Escalator in Chinese Mall
An escalator at a shopping mall in China became a playground last Saturday after three children decided it would be a great idea to slide down the handrails multiple times. Footage of the reckless and dangerous stunt captured how the three boys went up and down the 20-meter…
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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.