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Filipino Woman Goes Viral After Successfully Sending a Catcaller to Jail
A woman in the Philippines has been widely cheered on social media for successfully sending a man to jail for catcalling. April Grace took to Facebook to share her recent confrontation with a catcaller who kept pestering her while she was playing with her dogs in the premises of…
· Ryan General
Filipina ‘Milk Tea Lover’ Claims She Found a Cockroach in Her CoCo Milk Tea
A Filipino netizen took to social media to share photos of a cockroach she found in her bubble tea drink from CoCo Milk Tea. Facebook user Annielle Bocaoco said she was horrified when she nearly chewed on the insect, which she initially thought was a pearl “of different…
· Bryan Ke
Rare Leopard Thought ‘Extinct’ Spotted in Taiwan’s Wilderness After 36 Years
The Formosan clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa brachyura), a subspecies of leopard that can only be found in Taiwan but was thought to be extinct, was allegedly spotted by several witnesses in a wilderness in southeast Taiwan. The Taitung District Office of the Forestry Bureau…
· Bryan Ke
White Chef Enrages the Asian Community AGAIN After Making a Chicken Sandwich and Calling it ‘Pho’
Stock Rittenhouse, a restaurant in Philadelphia owned by chef Tyler Akin, is getting dragged online after netizens discovered a dish on the menu called Pho Fried Chicken Sandwich. According to the description, the sandwich consists of “crispy chicken thigh with fish sauce…
· Jin Hyun
American Man Goes to the ER in Taiwan, Reveals ‘the Horrors of Socialized Medicine’
As Americans, many of us have lived in fear of healthcare costs and consequently have become comfortable with avoiding seeking medical care unless it is a life-threatening emergency. American expatriate, Kevin Bozeat, feared for the when his sudden illness in…
· Bryan Ke
Here are All 27 Pokémon You Maybe Missed in the New ‘Detective Pikachu’ Trailer
Warner Bros. has released the second trailer for the much-awaited Pokémon movie “Detective Pikachu,” and it features a whole cast of new monsters that were not present in the first trailer.
· Bryan Ke
K-Pop Idols Go Viral After Being Called ‘Korean Lesbian Billionaire’ Couple Worth $170 Billion
Many netizens fell hard for the now-viral tweet stating that a Korean lesbian billionaire couple Ha Soo Young and Kim Ji Woo had just tied the knot, becoming the world’s richest couple with a combined net worth of $170 billion. [BREAKING] Lesbian Korean Billionaires, Ha Soo…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Woman Who Had 17 Abortions in 6 Years May Never Be Able to Have Children Again
A 27-year-old woman in central China may no longer be able to bear children after having 17 abortions over a period of six years. According to doctors, the repeated procedure left her uterus severely damaged, its lining now “as thin as a piece of paper.”
· Ryan General
Creepy AI Tech From China Can Identify You 50 Meters Away With Your Back Turned, Face Covered
China is testing a new monitoring technology that could identify a person even when they are not facing the camera, just by analyzing the way they walk. Developed by Chinese startup Watrix, the advanced artificial intelligence technology can reportedly recognize individuals even…
· Bryan Ke
Ashley Graham Tries to Get Jason Momoa to Do a ‘Haka Move’ But He Ain’t Having Any of It
Model Ashley Graham caused controversy after asking “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa to perform a Haka move on the red carpet at the 2019 Oscars, but his wife, Lisa Bonet, was not having it. The 39-year-old actor of Native Hawaiian descent, who starred as Khal Drogo in the HBO epic…
· Ryan General
Nobel Prize Nominee Claims She Was Threatened by Two Men on Delta Flight
Amanda Nguyen, the sexual assault survivor who drafted the “Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights,” took to Twitter to reveal that she was recently threatened by two men during a Delta flight. In a tweet, the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee wrote…
· Ryan General
China’s Genetically Edited Twins May Have Enhanced Brains ‘By Accident’
The world’s first genetically edited babies might have had their brains enhanced inadvertently, new research revealed. Born in China last year, the twin girls may have been given increased cognition and memory when the Chinese scientists altered their DNA using CRISPR genome…
· Carl Samson
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s ‘Free Solo’ Win Best Documentary at the Oscars
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin won Best Documentary Feature for “Free Solo” at the 91st Academy Awards last night. The husband-and-wife team directed and co-produced the National Geographic documentary, besting “Hale County This Morning, This Evening” (RaMell Ross),…
· Ziye Wang
Billionaire Patriots Owner Caught Soliciting Sex from Asian Massage Parlor
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is facing two charges of soliciting prostitution after surveillance video footage surfaced of him twice paying for sex acts at an illicit massage parlor,…
· Bryan Ke
HR Manager Sues Uniqlo, Claims Company Gives Favorable Treatment to Asian Employees
A payroll and HR manager at Uniqlo in the Melbourne, Australia branch is now suing the Japanese retail brand for alleged bullying and discrimination because of her “Caucasian heritage,” claiming that the company gives favorable treatment to its Asian employees. Melanie Bell, in…
· Leanna Chan
Hanoi Barber is Giving Away Free Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un Hairdos
In honor of the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un taking place in Hanoi, Vietnam, a local barber shop is offering free hairdos in the likeliness of the two political leaders. With the summit taking place on Feb. 27-28, Tuan…
· Leanna Chan
Taiwanese Woman Burns 500 Holes in Her Eyes After Using Phone on Max Brightness For Two Years
A 25-year-old Taiwan woman suffers from 500 holes in her eyes after using her phone on maximum brightness for 2 years. The secretary identified by her surname Chen, claims that doctors found permanent damage to her eyeballs according to the Sun.
· Carl Samson
University Lecturer Goes Viral as ‘Taiwan’s Hottest Teacher’
A northern Taiwan teacher has been hailed as the island’s “hottest teacher” after her photos in class went viral on social media. Cheng Jhia-wen, 28, studies law at Chinese Culture University in Taipei and teaches an elective called knowledge-based economy and intellectual…
· Ryan General
Chocolate Biscuits From Spain Called ‘Filipinos’ Spark Controversy Again in The Philippines
A chocolate-covered biscuit brand bearing the name “Filipinos” has caught the attention of an official in the Philippines after it was discovered that it is now being sold locally in the Philippines. The snack from Spain, labeled with the caption “chocolate negro,” has sparked…
· Ryan General
Uniqlo’s New ‘Military’ Outfit Looks Straight Out of Kim Jong Il’s Closet
Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has one item in its current springtime lineup that some are saying would appeal to your average dictator. Uniqlo’s new Military Jacket has been drawing much attention among netizens who think it looks like something a leader of a dictatorship would…
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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.