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· Ziye Wang
British Man Claims to Survive Only On Air, Sunlight and Mints
A 38-year-old man from Birkenhead, U.K. claims to be a “breatharian,” or a practitioner of the belief that one can survive on nothing but air and sunlight, Mirror reported. Khai Ho, a pizza delivery man, says he’s never felt hunger. In fact, thanks to his dedication to Hindu…
· Ryan General
Some of The Deadliest Samurai Were Women, But History Forgot
There is no shortage of stories about legendary Japanese samurai warriors in modern pop culture; but most stories only feature the male ones. Contrary to popular belief, female samurai existed and were just as fierce and skillful as their male counterparts.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Model Goes Viral After Helping Struggling Mother Sell Fish
A Taiwanese model became internet famous overnight after helping her mother sell fish in their local market. Liu Pengpeng, a 26-year-old model who worked at different promotional events around Taiwan, was spotted by a Facebook user selling fish at a wet market in Changhua,…
· Ryan General
Chinese Railway Offers a Jaw-Dropping Scenic View of the Heavenly Mountain Range
A roller coaster-like train takes visitors of the Huangshan mountain range in China to a heavenly ride that highlights its picturesque natural landscapes. Situated in the province of Anhui, the mountain range is known for its peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, pine trees, hot…
· Ryan General
Badass Filipino Tribe Races Down Mountain Using Hand-Carved Wooden Bikes
The Ifugaos, an ethnic group who inhabit the southeastern part of the Cordillera region in the Philippines, are known for their ingenuity and exceptional wood-carving skills. Using their craftsmanship and inventiveness, these tribesmen can create badass bicycles using only wood…
· Kimberly Nguyen
The Highest Paid YouTuber is Still this Little Boy Now Making $22 Million a Year
An Asian American YouTuber who was reported last year to be making $11 million a year is now making double that amount, according to Forbes. Ryan of Ryan ToysReview has racked up almost 26 billion views since his start in March 2015. He has 17.3 million followers on his toy…
· Carl Samson
Shanghai is Now the Most Luxurious and Expensive City in Asia
Shanghai, China is the most expensive city for luxury goods and services in Asia, according to Bank Julius Baer & Co.’s 2018 Wealth Report. Hong Kong, which previously held the top spot, now trails behind Singapore in third place.
· Ranier Maningding
Five MMA Champions Come From The Philippines. Four of Them Train at This Man’s Gym
If you travel to the northern hills of Luzon to Baguio City, Philippines, you’ll discover a man with a special ability to transform humble fighters into world champions. His name is Coach Mark Sangiao, the founder of Team Lakay, and he has four world championship martial artists…
· Carl Samson
Meet China’s ‘Queen of Wolves’ Who Raised a Pack of 36 Wolves
A 20-year-old woman in northern China is being hailed as the nation’s “Queen of Wolves.” The woman, identified as Zhou Xinyue, has been raising a whopping pack of 36 wolves at an eco-farm in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia.
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s Miss World Candidate is a Direct Descendant of 1600s Samurai Lord ‘One-Eyed Dragon’
Kanako Date, Japan’s representative for the Miss World beauty pageant, is apparently a direct descendant of a samurai lord that reigned over part of Japan during the 17th century. The samurai lord, Date Masamune, ruled over what is known today as Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture,…
· Ryan General
Buddhist Monk With Six Pack Sparks Government Manhunt in Thailand
Buddhist officials in Thailand are on the hunt for a monk that went viral for having well-toned abs. The still unidentified cleric has been dubbed by netizens as the “six-pack monk” after photos of his exposed abs were posted online and became widely shared on social media.
· Ryan General
Fitness Trainer Photoshops Pictures to Show Changing Body Standards Through The Years
A fitness instructor from Los Angeles, California has ignited discussion about body positivity on social media after posting a series of images showing the evolving beauty standards throughout the ages. Using Photoshop, Cassey Ho altered her photos to portray people’s body…
· Ryan General
Drone Footage Captures Nanjing Above the City’s Terrible Air Pollution
China’s air pollution remains a major issue in the country, posing a significant threat to Chinese public health. Despite Beijing’s concerted effort to reduce high concentrations of air pollution across the country in recent years, skies in certain areas are still covered with…
· Carl Samson
Woman Claims She Makes $30,000 a Month Selling Handbags from China
A 22-year-old female entrepreneur has triggered people on Twitter after claiming that she earns up to $30,000 a month by running an online business from her New York City apartment. The unidentified entrepreneur revealed her story in Refinery29’s “Money Diaries,” a series that…
· Bryan Ke
‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Has Epic Fail After Confusing Kid Cudi for Uncle Kracker
A contestant in the classic American game show, “Jeopardy!” is now making headlines for confusing rapper Kid Cudi and country singer Uncle Kracker. Yoooo this just happened on Jeopardy @KidCudi 😂😂😂😂😂#shootyourshot pic.twitter.com/lKucM7dPuO
· Ryan General
Billionaire Jack Ma ‘Accidentally’ Revealed to Be a Member of China’s Communist Party
Alibaba founder Jack Ma was revealed to be a member of the Communist Party of China by People’s Daily, the party’s official mouthpiece. Interestingly, however, while most of the Western media widely covered the disclosure as a shocking revelation, many observers in China were…
· Kimberly Nguyen
British-born Racer is the First Thai Formula One Driver in Almost 70 Years
Alexander Albon, 22, is now the second Formula One racer in history to drive under the Thai flag with the Red Bull junior team Toro Rosso.
· Carl Samson
Actor/Singer Rain’s Parents Accused of Fraud After Borrowing $15,000 of Rice 30 Years Ago
The singer Rain’s parents were accused of fraud in an online forum this week.
· Ryan General
‘Atlanta’ Director Hiro Murai Made a Secret Film With Donald Glover and Rihanna
Japanese American filmmaker Hiro Murai is set to make his feature film directorial debut with a secret project starring longtime collaborator Donald Glover and superstar Rihanna. It was speculated earlier this year that Glover and Rihanna were working on a project together after…
· Bryan Ke
Four Simultaneous Waterspouts Stun Tourists Off Thai Island
A video taken from Lipe Island in Thailand showing the rare occurrence of four simultaneous waterspouts is going viral. The event, which happened at around 10 a.m. on Nov. 25, was captured on film from the popular tourist destination in Satun province, Thailand.
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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.