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Body of Korean Man Who Died in Mexico Returned to Family ‘Without Brain, Stomach and Heart’
The cadaver of a 35-year-old Korean man, who was said to have died of natural causes in Mexico, was returned to his family with several of his organs missing. Identified only by his surname Kim, the man reportedly had a scuffle with other people shortly before his death, reports…
· Carl Samson
Mom Mistakenly Donates Mug Containing $6,500 After Reading Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’
A mother in Atlanta, Georgia who read Marie Kondo and tried to eliminate things that do not “spark joy” faces deep regret after getting rid of her son’s mug, which she later discovered to contain thousands of dollars. Devon Silvey, 27, was in the process of moving apartments…
· Bryan Ke
Hawaiian Farmer Grows Record-Breaking 6-Pound Avocados
A farmer from Holualao, Hawaii has been making news lately for his incredibly large avocados, which are as heavy as a human baby.
· Ryan General
Influencer Tries to Pay For Filipino Artist’s $300 Portrait With a Shout-out
A budding artist in the Philippines has expressed his frustration on Facebook after a local social influencer allegedly sought his services in exchange for a “shout out.” Hans Alcanzare shared screenshots on Facebook of his conversation with the said potential client who asked…
· Ziye Wang
Joseph Lin Has Been Low-Key Killing It in Taiwan
Trying to escape from under the shadow of a successful older sibling can be tough sometimes. It’s probably even tougher when your older brother just happens to be one of the only Asian American players in the NBA. But 26-year-old Joseph Lin has found a way to blossom.
· Ryan General
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Maisie Williams Shows Off Her New Japanese Tattoo
“Game Of Thrones” star Maisie Williams recently unveiled a new tattoo featuring Kanji characters via her Instagram stories on Monday. Raising her shirt up, the 21-year-old actress showed off the Japanese inscription 生き甲斐 on her ribcage, revealing the story behind it in the…
· Carl Samson
The World’s Most Watched TV Show is Going to Be Hosted by AI Next Week
Four artificial intelligences will host the world’s most-watched TV show in China next week, marking a first in history just in time for the Lunar New Year. The annual China Central Television (CCTV) Network Spring Festival Gala, which airs on Feb. 5, will find celebrities…
· Ziye Wang
Woman Creates Genius Airpod Earrings So She Never Loses Them Again
If you’re still holding out on copping a pair of AirPods due to the (very reasonable) fear of misplacing them, a 22-year-old Virginia woman might have designed the perfect solution for you. Both functional and surprisingly fashionable, Gabrielle Reilly’s innovative AirPods…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Police Raid Ladies’ Club After Male Escort Gets an Audi and $42,000 in Cash for Birthday
A million dollar ladies’ club in Shanghai was raided by authorities after news of an escort that received 28 luxurious gifts for his 28th birthday went viral on Chinese social media. The expensive private ladies’ club, Perfect Space, was shut down by the police on Saturday,…
· Bryan Ke
Japan is Getting Another Hello Kitty Bullet Train That Will Run from Kansai Airport to Kyoto
After the release of the super cute bullet train that ran from Osaka to Fukuoka last summer, West Japan Railway Co. Ltd revealed its next collaboration plan to release another Hello Kitty bullet train. The new line, which is a makeover of the Kansai-Airport Express Haruka, will…
· Elliot Sang
American Who Made Flight Attendants Wipe His Butt Continues to Book Flights With EVA Air
The obese American man who harassed and traumatized EVA Air flight attendants by ordering them to wipe him after defecating has, despite being banned, successfully booked more flights with the same airline. According to Shanghaiist via Taiwan News, the unnamed man booked a two…
· Bryan Ke
American Student Jailed for Over 8 Months in Japan for Allegedly Breaking a Lamp
A University of Redlands student has been in jail for the past eight months in Japan after being arrested for allegedly breaking a lamp. Julian Adame, who went to Japan after studying religion in Indonesia, failed to meet his friend, Kate Emmons, in Thailand.
· Bryan Ke
Member of Thailand’s Most Popular Girl Band Apologizes After Wearing Nazi Swastika Shirt
Pichayapa Natha, known by her stage name Namsai, sparked outrage for wearing a shirt depicting a swastika during a concert rehearsal for Thailand’s idol group BNK48. Namsai was caught on camera donning the shirt last Friday prior to performing in the BNK48 Space Mission Concert…
· Carl Samson
Kamala Harris Begins 2020 Presidential Campaign With Epic Rally in Oakland
Sen. Kamala Harris formally launched her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in her hometown of Oakland, California on Sunday. In her 35-minute speech, Harris announced her intention to work on major government programs such as “Medicare for All,” a universal…
· Jin Hyun
Duke University Director Sends Mass Email Warning Chinese Students to Only Speak English on Campus — Or Else
The director of graduate studies for the Duke University’s Master of Biostatistics program, Megan Neely, has stepped down from her position after severe backlash over an email in which she warned Chinese students to speak only English on university campus. In the original email,…
· Editorial Staff
Woman’s ‘Racist’ Instagram Post Called Out After Being Rude as Hell to a Nail Technician
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with an apology from the Instagram user. An Instagrammer posting from Montreal, Canada is facing backlash for a post at an Asian nail salon.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Woman Launches Online Video Campaign Looking for Sperm Donor
A Beijing-based woman caught the attention of many netizens after posting a video campaign showing her looking for a sperm donor. “I draw, I keep pet fish and grow flowers, I have three part-time jobs, I’m pretty stable,” the woman, only identified online as Alan, says.
· Bryan Ke
Celebrity Chef Ming Tsai Offers Free Dumplings to Government Workers During Shutdown
American restaurateur and celebrity chef Ming Tsai is joining the efforts to help those affected by the government shutdown by giving away free dumplings at his Boston restaurant Blue Dragon. Gov Shutdown Dumplings! pic.twitter.com/pVDMHOBUQG
· Carl Samson
Japanese Sushi Chain to Serve Chocolate-Fed Fish for Valentine’s Day
A popular revolving sushi chain in Japan will start serving a special kind of fish just in time for Valentine’s Day season. Kura Sushi, headquartered in Osaka, will offer chocolate-fed buri (yellowtail), putting a curious twist to the ordinary buri available in most sushi…
· Ryan General
Thai Man Throws Party for His Dog ‘Piglet’ That Went Missing for Weeks
A pet lover in Thailand will be celebrating the return of his previously missing dog with a buffet-style dinner party on Saturday. Boonsong Meethao, a parking lot owner, reportedly discovered that his dog Look Moo (“piglet” in Thai), had gone missing on New Year’s Day, Khaosod…
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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.