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· Bryan Ke
Japanese Company Makes 3D Soy Sauce Plates that Reveal Gorgeous ‘Hidden Paintings’
You can enjoy extra sophistication with your sushi because Japanese company ReDeStu has created unique sauce dishes that reveal hidden pantings when you pour soy sauce into them. The saucers appear to have a design engraved into the bottom.
· Carl Samson
Asian American Ariel Defends Halle Bailey as ‘Little Mermaid’ from Haters
While facing a controversy of racist trolls over her casting as Ariel in Disney’s remake of “The Little Mermaid,” Halle Bailey has also received an outpour of support, including encouragement from the first actress of color who played the same character. Diana Huey, a Japanese…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Accuses Korean Reality Show of Disturbing Endangered Giant Clam for Scene
Thailand’s Film Board is accusing the production of South Korean reality show “Law of the Jungle” of filming a controversial clam scene that violates an agreement between the two countries.
· Bryan Ke
Twitter User Claps Back at Haters Complaining About No Mushu in New ‘Mulan’
Chinese netizens are looking forward to the live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan” after seeing the first official teaser.
· Carl Samson
Woman Aims Toothpick at Sleepy Child on Train to Protect Personal Space
An auntie in Singapore has divided the internet after using a toothpick to shield herself from a sleepy child on an MRT ride. The act, which was caught on camera, first made rounds on r/trashy, a Reddit community dedicated to “all things trashy” last week.
· Carl Samson
Awkwafina Joins ‘The Little Mermaid’
Awkwafina has reportedly joined the cast of Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” The “Crazy Rich Asians” star will take on the role of Scuttle, the eccentric seagull who claims to be an expert on human culture.
· Jin Hyun
Trump Campaign Ads Caught Using Foreign Stock Images to Portray ‘Real Americans’
President Donald Trump has made anti-immigration a large focus of his administration and re-election campaign. In May, he spoke for roughly 20 minutes on the current immigration system, stating, “Unfortunately, the current immigration rules allow foreign workers to substitute…
· Carl Samson
Twitter Wants Disney to Cast an Asian Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’
After Disney named R&B singer Halle Bailey as the iconic Princess Ariel in its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” fans are now stoked to find out who gets to play Prince Eric. Just after Bailey’s casting on Wednesday, a number of names for the male lead have begun…
· Ryan General
Hawaiian Man Goes to Court in Blackface After Saying They Treat Him ‘like a Black man’
Facing charges of attempted murder, a 61-year-old Hawaiian man showed up to trial wearing blackface on Monday because he felt the court was treating him “like a Black man.” Oahu-native Mark Char was found guilty of attempted murder and assault in March following a triple…
· Bryan Ke
Wanted German Man Caught in Thailand After Going Viral for Selling BBQ Chicken With Wife
A German man who went viral online in May 2019 for helping his Thai wife sell chicken barbecue on the streets of Pak Chong, Thailand has turned out to be a wanted person and subject of a red notice of Interpol. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Maximilian Fernsebner, was…
· Carl Samson
China’s Global Times Slammed for Calling ‘Little Mermaid’ Halle Bailey ‘Colored’
Chinese state newspaper Global Times is being called out on social media after describing R&B singer Halle Bailey as “colored” in a tweet announcing her casting in Disney’s live-action reboot of “The Little Mermaid.” Bailey, 19, was cast to play the iconic Princess Ariel for…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Filmmaker The Latest to Join the Academy to Decide Who Gets an Oscar
Lee Chatametikool, a filmmaker and film editor from Thailand, was recently added onto the list of members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science — an 842 member academy that votes on who should receive the prestigious Oscars awards. Lee, who is known for his works…
· Carl Samson
UCLA Professor Faces 219 Years in Jail for Sending Military-Grade Technology to China
A Chinese American electrical engineer is facing more than two centuries behind bars for illegally shipping military-grade semiconductors to Chengdu, Sichuan province in southwest China. On June 26, Shih Yi-chi, 64, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was found guilty of conspiracy to…
· Carl Samson
Former K-Pop Idol Reveals She Used to Wear 11-POUND Sandbags on Each Leg While Training
A former K-pop idol has stepped out of the shadows to shed light on the dark side of the industry, joining others who claim that the lifestyle is not as glamorous as it seems. Way, 28, used to be part of Crayon Pop, a five-member girl group most K-pop fans would remember for…
· Carl Samson
Recruiter Emails ‘Me Love You Long Time’ to Chinese American Applying for Job in Chicago
A Chinese American woman stood in shock after receiving an email from the vice president of a recruitment firm in Chicago containing a racist phrase. Connie Cheung, who applied for a job as an office management assistant, had just confirmed a phone interview when she received an…
· Khier Casino
Conservative Journalist Suffers ‘Brain Bleed’ After Attack at Protest
Conservative journalist Andy Ngo reportedly landed in the hospital after being attacked by a group of left-wing protestors at a protest in Portland, Oregon on Saturday. Ngo, an editor at Quilette, was covering protests against the Western-chauvinist group Proud Boys, which is…
· Carl Samson
Man Turns Himself Into ‘Chair’ for Girlfriend on Busy Sidewalk
A man who turned himself into a chair for his girlfriend to sit on in public has gone viral on social media. The scene, which was caught on video, took place in the middle of a sidewalk in New York last month.
· Bryan Ke
James Harden Stopped by Shanghai Police After Allegedly Violating Traffic Rules
NBA Houston Rockets superstar James Harden was recently stopped by the police for allegedly violating traffic rules in Shanghai while on a promotional tour. The 29-year-old athlete was spotted by many on the streets of Shanghai riding his electric scooter.
· Ryan General
‘Star Wars’ Star Riz Ahmed Claims He Was Racially Profiled at Chicago Airport
Riz Ahmed, star of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” said he missed a Star Wars Celebration convention in April after he was allegedly racially profiled by airport authorities in Chicago. At the CAA Amplify conference in Ojai on Tuesday, the 36-year-old actor recalled the incident…
· Carl Samson
Thai Teacher Goes Viral for the Heartwarming Way She Welcomes Her Class in the Morning
A primary school teacher in south-central Thailand has gone viral on the internet for welcoming students to her classroom in the most heartwarming and fun ways. While most schools in the country — as well as its Asian neighbors — typically require students to address their…
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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.