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· Ryan General
Woman Eats Entire Durian When She Can’t Bring it Inside a Train Station
A woman in China decided to just slice up and eat an entire durian after she was told she could not carry the pungent fruit inside a train station. Despite its popularity in Asia, the spiky fruit is widely considered “hazardous” to carry in public transport in many parts of the…
· Ryan General
Las Vegas Nail Salon Manager Killed By Customer Over $35 Manicure Bill
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with further details on the suspect. A nail salon manager in Las Vegas was tragically killed after chasing a customer skipping out on a $35 manicure bill.
· Jin Hyun
12 Breathtaking Airbnb’s Across Asia For Anyone In Desperate Need of a Nature Retreat
Being surrounded by technology 24 hours a day, 7 days a week can get unbelievably draining after a while. We’ve all been there — whether it’s work or school, waking up to the sound of urgent notifications going off one after the other is truly one of the most stress-inducing…
· Carl Samson
Shiba Inu Learns to Paint, Sells His Creations Online
A 5-year-old Shiba Inu in Alberta, Canada has learned to paint “abstract art” which humans can now purchase over the internet. Married couple Kenny Au and Denise Lo said that their dog, Hunter, is very intelligent and loves to learn.
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Faces Charges for Criticizing Miss Universe Thailand’s Dress Designed by Thai Princess
Wanchaleom Jamneanphol, a Thai YouTuber who also goes by the name mixybigmouth, may face charges after criticizing a dress worn by Miss Universe Thailand Sophida Kanchanarin. Thai millionaire businessman and aspiring politician Kitjanut Chaiyosburana saw Jamneanphol’s post on…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Comedian Goes Viral Again For Epic Table Cloth Trick Because of Norman Reedus
“The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus shared an Instagram video on Christmas showing a half-naked man lying on the floor with a red tablecloth and cups strategically placed on his chest and groin.
· Ryan General
Donations Pour in For Taiwanese Man Who Fell Asleep and Crashed Into 3 Ferraris
A Taiwanese man who crashed into three Ferraris has received overwhelming support from the public after he was told to pay 12 million Taiwan dollars ($390,000) for the damage. Restaurant worker Lin Chin-Hsiang reportedly had just ended his night shift at a local barbecue eatery…
· Jacqueline Wong
Alan Yang’s New Netflix Movie ‘Tigertail’ is Another Step for Asian Americans in Media
“Master of None’s” Alan Yang is teaming up with Netflix again, and this time it is for his own movie he wrote and directed, called “Tigertail.” John Cho has been confirmed as the lead, along with Christine Ko, Tzi Ma, and Kunjue Li. The supporting cast includes Joan Chen, Hayden…
· Ryan General
Man Who Claims He Started Japan’s KFC for Christmas Tradition Says It Was Built On a Lie
Each year, KFC Japan makes millions of dollars during the Christmas season due to a tradition store manager Takeshi Okawara made popular in the 1970s. Nearly half a century later, Okawara is now saying that the tradition of eating fried chicken on Christmas was all built on a…
· Carl Samson
This is What Happens When You Watch Anime for 4 Straight Weeks
A female otaku who filmed her “transformation” while watching anime for four straight weeks has gone viral on Twitter. Alaina Frank, who goes by the username @Alainaisonline, shared the video from TikTok on Dec. 16.
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Bitcoin ‘God’ Arrested After Making Cash Rain on the Streets
A Bitcoin enthusiast who describes himself as a “god” who allegedly “steals from the rich and gives to the poor” was arrested in Hong Kong after literally making it rain cash on a street last week. The man, identified as Wong Ching-kit, is a local entrepreneur who owns a…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Sightseeing Train Will Be Designed Like a Wooden Kyoto House
A rail service in Japan is set to offer a unique luxury experience with its detailed interior design, which is inspired by wooden townhouses commonly seen in Kyoto before the 1950s. The new rail express, known as Kyo-train GARAKU, is a second-generation version of the Kyo-train…
· Ryan General
Miss Universe Catriona Gray Stands Up For Transgender Miss Spain in Pageant
Despite not being crowned Miss Universe, Spain’s Angela Ponce had her own “winning moment” on stage as she was given a standing ovation by an ecstatic crowd in Bangkok on Monday. Ponce, the first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe, was emotional in the video highlight…
· Bryan Ke
BTS Meets Janet Jackson, Her Fans Thirst Over ‘Red Haired Guy’
Many of Janet Jackson’s followers are going crazy over her latest Instagram picture, showing the singer-songwriter standing alongside South Korean K-pop band BTS. Instagram users are buzzing over V, who is being referred to as “the red haired guy.”
· Carl Samson
OC Vietnamese Americans Rally to Fight Against Trump’s Deportation of War Refugees
More than 100 Vietnamese Americans took to the streets of Little Saigon in Orange County, California to protest the Trump administration’s move to deport thousands of war refugees. After a meeting between U.S. and Vietnam representatives last week, over 8,000 Vietnamese…
· Ryan General
Woman Left Brain Dead After Drinking Liter of Soy Sauce to ‘Cleanse’
In an internet hoax gone terribly wrong, a woman was left brain dead after subjecting herself through a “soy sauce colon cleanse.” The 39-year-old woman, identified only as CG, reportedly drank a liter of soy sauce within two hours after she reportedly found the dangerous…
· Ryan General
Chinese Boy Stabs ‘Strict’ Mother to Death, Gets No Jail Time
A 12-year-old boy china who stabbed his own mother to death is now unable to get formal education as his former school has refused to readmit him. The kid, identified only by his surname Wu, reportedly killed his mother with a knife on the night of December 2 at…
· Carl Samson
Kim Jong-Un’s ‘Friend’ Becomes Second Canadian Detained in China
China confirmed on Thursday that two Canadian citizens suspected of “harming national security” are now in its custody. Michael Spavor, a businessman who clinked cocktails with Kim Jong-un, was apprehended on Monday in the city of Dandong, Liaoning province.
· Elliot Sang
Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’ And It’s Adorable
Marie Kondo, known by many as “the cleanest person in the world,” stars in a Netflix show set to debut on January 1, 2019. The show, titled “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” features homeowners whose homes have been filled with disorganized, hoarded objects. Kondo visits these…
· Carl Samson
Ken Jeong Says He’ll ‘Fail Life’ If He Doesn’t Get to Host the Oscars
Ken Jeong has made it perfectly clear that he wants to host the Oscars. After Kevin Hart’s departure from the coveted appointment, the Academy has reportedly been “scrambling” to find a replacement ahead of the event on Feb. 25, 2019.
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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.