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· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Popstar Who Makes $25 Million a Year Shocks Fans After Revealing His Socks
It’s hard to imagine Taiwanese-American Mandopop singer Wang Leehom living frugally considering how he was crowned the second highest-earning Taiwanese singer last year, but it turns out that the Asian superstar is actually very thrifty.
· Ziye Wang
Why the Next Usain Bolt Might Come From China
In recent years, it’s no secret that the Chinese have firmly established their place as an international sporting powerhouse. Since 2000, China hasn’t finished worse than third in gold medal tally at the Olympic Games, including a brilliant first place showing at home in 2008.
· Bryan Ke
New Japanese ‘Samurai’ Robes for the Winter are the Most Stylish Way to Stay Warm
A new line of Japanese “samurai” robes from fashion brand Trove, inspired by what the samurais used to wear, will help people in Japan stay cool and warm during the country’s ever-changing fall and winter weather. In this new line of clothing, Trove introduced a wool haori…
· Carl Samson
Woman Allegedly Mocks Asian Waiter Because He ‘Couldn’t Speak English’
A woman who spewed racist remarks at an Asian waiter who “couldn’t speak English” is beginning to get on people’s nerves after a video went viral on Twitter. The incident occurred at an unidentified Gran Ranchero outlet a few days after Halloween.
· Bryan Ke
Her Nails Weren’t Done After Her Fiancé Proposed, So Her Cousin Stepped In
An Asian woman is now going viral after modeling her cousin’s engagement ring when her cousin forgot to get her nails done. In the now-viral hilarious tweet, the first picture shows a rather normal photo where the engaged woman, Diana, is happily showcasing her ring to all her…
· Ryan General
Art Students Dressed Up as Iconic Paintings for Halloween Parade in Japan
Participants of a Halloween parade in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan went all out with amazing costumes depicting themselves as iconic paintings.
· Ryan General
Chinese Police Blasted For Not Stopping Man Allegedly Molesting His Daughter on Train
A video showing a father, who appears to be openly molesting his 5-year-old daughter on a train, sparked outrage on Chinese social media platforms. Netizens expressed disappointment and anger toward the authorities’ investigation on the father’s behavior, which many found…
· Ryan General
Man Murdered at Vegetarian Eatery Was Not Served to Customers, Thai Police say
Chinese media outlets broke out a story last week that claimed some diners at a vegetarian eatery in Bangkok discovered minced meat in their noodles which allegedly from the flesh of a murdered man. After the report was picked up by international media, Thai police…
· Ryan General
Chinese Women Reveal Cheap DIY Alternative to a $500 Dyson Hairstyler
Some Chinese women are using a viral and simple DIY “hack” that replicates the effect of a $500-hairstyling tool with a regular hair dryer and a plastic bottle. Don’t buy Dyson save money hairdryer hack pic.twitter.com/fIRvirPyi6
· Bryan Ke
Taipei’s Mayor Made a Trap Music Video and It’s Weirdly Lit
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je is going viral for all the right reasons with his new viral rap video that reminds people to “Do Things Right.”
· Ryan General
Woman Shares Nightmare Experience on Airbnb With Stalker Guest
A female Airbnb host was subjected to days of stalking and harassment by a guest she allegedly kicked out for tampering through her belongings and stealing cash. Alavia Khawaja, who began renting out a spare bedroom in her apartment, shared her nightmare ordeal on…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Wants to Legalize Medical Marijuana in 2018 as a ‘New Year Gift’ for Citizens
Thai officials are now planning to swiftly approve the legalization of marijuana in the country, and they are aiming to make it available before the year ends as a gift to its citizens.
· Bryan Ke
Nursing Student Gets Free Tuition After Video of Saving Man in Shanghai Goes Viral
A second-year nursing student from the Jiangsu Nursing Vocational College was recently awarded free tuition after a video of him saving a man who collapsed in Shanghai, China during the holidays went viral online. In the clip, which was taken during China’s National Day holiday…
· Bryan Ke
Gwyneth Paltrow Claims Inserting Jade Egg Into Your Vagina is an ‘Ancient Chinese Practice’
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has apparently launched two products on her lifestyle website Goop that can help women “increase their sexual energy” by inserting items inside their vagina. The items, a Rose Quartz Egg…
· Bryan Ke
Man Arrested for ‘Drive-By Masturbation’ in Front of Bar Hostesses in Thailand
A man was arrested after he reportedly masturbated in front of bar hostesses in Pattaya, Thailand, in what was called a “drive-by masturbation.”
· Ryan General
Canadian Man Caught Scamming Thai Students With $4,600 Fake Internships
Two university students in Thailand have recently fallen victim to an internship scam allegedly ran by a Canadian man. Following an investigation by local authorities, 37-year-old Michael Roberge was arrested for allegedly swindling 150,000 Thai baht (around $4,600)…
· Carl Samson
China is Building a Titanic II That Will Sail From Dubai in 2022
A replica of the infamous British liner that sank into the sea, the RMS Titanic, is now being built in China with its maiden voyage expected in 2022. The project, aptly named “Titanic II,” aims to be an exact replica of the British ship with some important additions, such as…
· Carl Samson
Foreigner Complains About Vietnam’s ‘Showers,’ But It’s Not a Shower
A foreigner who took to Facebook to detail his struggle with “showers” in Vietnam has people in disbelief. In a post on Oct. 24, Hamish Carruthers shared that he has been staying in Hanoi for almost a week, and he only had one issue of the accommodations.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Mountain Cats in the Wild Caught on Video For the First Time
In a very rare moment, an infrared camera set up in Chindu County recently captured a small Chinese Mountain Cat family in the wild. This is the first time a family of Chinese Mountain Cats (Felis bieti) has been filmed on video in the wild, according to CGTN. The animal is…
· Carl Samson
Boy Loses $40,000 Hearing Aid, Entire Chinese City Helps To Search
A 3-year-old boy in eastern China reunited with his lost hearing aid after a successful city-wide search. The child from Zhengzhou, Henan province in China, lost his cochlear implant while shopping with his family on Oct. 21, China News reported.
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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.