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· Carl Samson
Asian Immigrants May Be the Easiest Targets in Trump’s Upcoming ICE Raids
The U.S. administration’s plans to commit mass raids of the homes of undocumented immigrants has the Asian community on edge. Undocumented Asian immigrants ballooned from 500,000 to 1.7 million between 2000 and 2015, according to estimates from the Immigration and Naturalization…
· Kimberly Nguyen
John Cho Has Been Growing His Hair Out for Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’
Earlier this month, John Cho posted a selfie showing his new hairdo for his role as Spike Spiegel in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop“. Fans were excited to see Cho embrace Spike’s character, including his hair. The photo shows Cho’s hair grown out and styled in…
· Leanna Chan
Woman Who Stomped on Sea Turtle Nest Arrested Again Trying to Leave the Country
A Michigan woman who was arrested in Florida earlier this month for attacking a sea turtle nest was arrested again after trying to leave the country. The 41-year-old Chinese woman Lu Yaquin, was attempting to leave the country to Panama.
· Bryan Ke
Teen Dies of Heart Attack After Suicide Attempt from Failing College Entrance Exam, Getting Scammed
A teenager from Bohol province, Philippines died from a heart attack after failing her college entrance exam and getting duped out of thousands of Philippine pesos. Camiel Ann Humol, a 19-year-old resident of Barangay Santo Tomas in Trinidad town, Bohol died on June 1 after she…
· Jin Hyun
Chinese Rap Group Nearly Gets ‘Hit’ After Hosts Think They Said The N-Word During Freestyle
A Chinese rap group called Number 4 guest starring on the radio show “Sway in the Morning” was quickly called out by the hosts of the show for their use of the “n-word” in a freestyle rap. However, the unfortunate event turned out to be a complete misunderstanding due to…
· Carl Samson
Angolan Family Stuck in South Korean Airport for 6 Months After Escaping Violence
A family of six from Angola has been stuck at the Incheon International Airport for six months while seeking refuge in South Korea over fears of persecution in their home country. The Lulendo family, now relying on strangers to survive, fled from their home after a series of…
· Ryan General
Japanese Ad Claims Over 50% of Foreigners Think Japanese Peoples’ Breaths Stink
A Japanese toothpaste and mouthwash brand unveiled a new ad showing foreigners getting annoyed by locals with bad breath. Check out the ad below:
· Ryan General
Woman Escapes Nail Salon Without Paying After Pepper Spraying Owner
A nail salon owner in Houston was recently captured on film getting attacked by a customer with pepper spray. Minh Nguyen, the owner of Lynns Nails, can be seen on the establishment’s surveillance video getting sprayed in her eyes, reports KPRC.
· Ryan General
Japanese Artists Turn Countries Into Anime Samurai Characters for 2020 Olympics
A “World Flag Portal Site” in Japan has reimagined the different participating countries in the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics as badass anime characters. According to the people behind the “unofficial” project, they decided to “introduce the flags of the world and some…
· Bryan Ke
Genius Sneaker Fans Make Unofficial Air Jordan x Indomie Noodle Collaboration
A couple of genius sneaker and instant noodle fans have created an unofficial Air Jordan x Indomie noodle collaboration and it is now going viral online. The unique, colorful sneaker collaboration, created by Indonesia-based illustrator and graphic designer arifwhy and…
· Carl Samson
Woman Leaves Cat With Filipino American Actor, He Takes the Most Purrfect Portraits
A photographer who asked a friend to take care of her cat while she was away at work had a pleasant surprise when she learned that her pet starred in her own cat portraits.
· Bryan Ke
Cosplay Group Creates Amazing ‘Black Panther’ x ‘Sailor Moon’ Crossover
Meet Sailormilaje, a talented cosplay group who created unique costumes by combining two different popular franchises: “Black Panther” and “Sailor Moon.”
· Ryan General
Italian Man Impersonating George Clooney Arrested in Thailand
Thai authorities working with Interpol agents recently arrested an Italian “George Clooney” impostor who, along with his accomplice, had evaded Italian authorities for years. Identified as 58-year-old Francesco Galdelli and 45-year-old partner Vanja Goffi, the pair of scam…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Protesters Praised After Parting to Make Way for an Ambulance
Many netizens are applauding protesters for giving way to an ambulance during an emergency in the midst of one of the largest street protest in recent Hong Kong history. The amazing showcase of genuine human kindness and empathy happened on Sunday where a rough estimation of two…
· Khier Casino
Photographer Shows Off Shirtless Chinese Students at the Shanghai University of Sport
A series of photos featuring Asian men wearing nothing but their underwear in what appears to be a college dormitory has gone viral on Chinese social media for obvious reasons. The photos, shot by Shanghai-based photographer JQvision, depict a dorm room the Shanghai University…
· Ryan General
Netflix is Making a Japanese ‘Game of Thrones’ About Samurai Warlords
Netflix has started production on a new docu-drama series being billed as the Japanese “Game of Thrones.” The multi-part series, titled “Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan,” will tell the story of the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan, reports Deadline.
· Carl Samson
Millionaire Doctor Dying From Cancer Warns That Money, Nice Things Bring ‘No Joy’ in the End
A Singaporean physician who lived his life in the “fast lane” had learned one critical lesson after his days became numbered: there’s more to life than money. Dr. Richard Teo Keng Siang, a cosmetic surgeon, managed to spread his message before succumbing to lung cancer in…
· Carl Samson
Man Invents Upside Down Hair Washing Machine for Lazy Bums
An inventor in China has gone viral on social media after creating a hair washing machine that forces users to go upside down if they actually want to see it work. The inventor, who goes by the moniker “Handyman Di” (手工耿) on Weibo, demonstrated the efficiency of his machine in a…
· Carl Samson
Japanese People Race on Office Chairs to Win 198 Pounds of Rice
A hilarious race of people on their office chairs shook Japan’s Greater Tokyo Area earlier this week. The race, officially known as the Isu-1 Grand Prix, may seem like a joke on the surface, but participants would fight to prove that it is not.
· Bryan Ke
DTF in Australia Has Rainbow XLBs For a Limited Time Only
If you’re a fan of cute foods in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia, then you are in luck as Din Tai Fung Australia is offering a giant colorful rainbow Xiao Long Bao (XLB) dumpling. The Giant Rainbow Dumpling was first announced late last month as a limited edition menu item,…
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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.