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NYC School Board Member Under Fire After Using ‘Yellow Folks’ in Email Thread
Chanting “Asian, not yellow!” dozens of demonstrators stormed the local parental board meeting to demand the removal of a Community Education Council District 22 member in Brooklyn. Board member Dr. Jackie Cody has sparked outrage among the Asian community for calling Asians…
· Bryan Ke
Miss Thailand Wins Miss International for the First Time Ever
Miss Thailand has officially been crowned the winner of Miss International 2019 for the first time in the pageant’s history. View this post on Instagram Thailand’s Sireethorn Leearamwat is #MissInternational2019! Photo by @shotaise This is Thailand’s first ever crown! History…
· Carl Samson
American Man Spews Racist, Misogynistic and Homophobic Rant at Unsuspecting Thai Locals
An American tourist was arrested in Thailand after spewing hate speech towards locals and allegedly damaging a restaurant’s property. Daniel Franckowiak, who came all the way from Bismarck, North Dakota was reportedly charged with criminal damage on Nov. 5 shortly after being…
· Carl Samson
Bangladeshi Maid Cries for Help After Saudi Family Allegedly Doused Her With HOT OIL
A Bangladeshi maid working in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media after crying for help to break free from her “abusive” employers. In a widely shared video last week, Sumi Akter, 25, claimed that the family she has been working for had physically and sexually assaulted…
· Bryan Ke
Parrot Gives Smooches to Little Taiwanese Girl in Adorable Video
A video of a little girl getting plenty of love and smooches from her pet parrot Mai Mai is melting hearts on the Internet. The adorable moment was captured in Taiwan on Nov. 2.
· Bryan Ke
Thai Elephant Nursery Exposed for ‘Breaking’ Baby Elephants for Tourist Attractions
An elephant nursery is under fire for its practice of breeding baby elephants into captivity and forcing them to become money-making performers for tourists. Pictures and videos captured by animal rights organization Moving Animals show how trainers mistreat the baby elephants…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese YouTuber Breaks Into IKEA To Spend the Night and Get Naked
A Taiwanese YouTuber has been charged with indecent conduct and unlawful entry for reportedly spending the night at IKEA in Taiwan and pretending to take a shower naked inside the store. Max Lee broke into the Sinjhuang branch IKEA on Oct. 28, according to Taipei Times.
· Ryan General
Man Erupts in Racist Rant Against Asians After Being Asked to Move His Car
A man in north Richmond, British Columbia, Canada was caught on camera causing a scene and going off on a racist rant against members of the local Asian community. The still-unidentified man was reportedly called out by some residents of a complex after he was seen washing his…
· Jin Hyun
7 Times Mainstream Media Snubbed Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang is a democratic presidential candidate loved by many, regardless of political affiliation, racial background or socioeconomic status. He is not, however, very favorable among major media outlets — or at least it appears that way considering the consistent snubs.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Teen Will Face No Jail Time for Rape and Murder of 10-Year-Old Girl
A 13-year-old boy from Dalian, Liaoning province, China did not face criminal charges for raping and brutally killing a 10-year-old girl. According to the Dalian public security bureau on Thursday night, the boy, identified only by his surname Cai, confessed to the crime, China…
· Ryan General
Police Suspect Foul Play After Missouri Man Fails to Report Wife Missing for 36 Hours
When 28-year-old Mengqi Ji Elledge disappeared nearly three weeks ago, her husband, Joseph Elledge, did not tell anyone about it for more than 24 hours. It also took him a day and a half before he even filed a missing report to the local police, according to the Associated…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Train Ticket Seller Demolishes Woman Who Cut in Line Twice
A ticket seller from China is going viral for scolding a woman who cut in line twice at a railway station. The video, which was posted on China’s social media platform Weibo, shows the ticket seller confronting the unruly passenger when she cut the line twice while buying her…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese YouTuber Uses Fingernail Clippings to Make an Engagement Ring
Kiwami Japan, a Japanese YouTuber famous for turning random objects like pasta, fish, and even underwear into knives, created a cheap engagement ring using fingernail clippings he collected over an entire year.
· Ryan General
Huawei CEO Caught Carrying an Apple iPad at the Airport
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei is apparently a huge fan of Apple products. Zhengfei, whose company is competing with rival Apple Inc. in the tech market, was recently photographed in an airport security line carrying an iPad.
· Bryan Ke
Mandopop King Jay Chou Throws Concert in Massive Arena Just for His 2 Kids in Shanghai
Mandopop king Jay Chou recently held a private concert for his children at Shanghai Arena in China as they did not get to watch their father perform. The 40-year-old Taiwanese artist was in Shanghai for a concert over the weekend along with his family.
· Carl Samson
Xinjiang Police Chief Reportedly Detained for Worrying About Dying Uyghurs
A police chief in Xinjiang who expressed concerns over the mass detention and possible deaths of his fellow Uyghurs in internment camps reportedly ended up becoming a detainee himself. Himit Qari, 45, who oversees the Ucha township in Kuchar county, Aksu prefecture, allegedly…
· Ryan General
Filipina Airline Passenger Wears Over 5 Pounds of Clothes to Avoid Baggage Fees
A Filipina passenger decided to wear at least 10 pieces of clothing just to avoid paying for extra baggage on a flight. Gel Rodriguez’s carry-on luggage reportedly exceeded the maximum weight of 15 pounds and was told by airline staff at the check-in counter to pay the excess…
· Ryan General
Thai King Strips Royal Consort of All Privileges For Being ‘Disloyal’
Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn has stripped Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi of her rank and the title of Royal Noble Consort for alleged “misbehavior and disloyalty against the monarch.” According to the official announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Monday, Wongvajirapakdi…
· Carl Samson
Pro-Gun SF Mayor Candidate Slammed for ‘Racist’ Campaign Billboard
A Chinese American mayoral candidate in San Francisco ignited controversy for funding a “racist” billboard that targeted the city’s incumbent African American mayor. Ellen Lee Zhou, whose supporters have branded as the “Chinese Donald Trump,” sponsored the billboard showing a…
· Ryan General
Bruce Lee’s Daughter Just Laid the Smackdown on Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino’s controversial film “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” may not be hitting Chinese cinemas anytime soon after local film regulators placed its release on indefinite hold. Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee reportedly made an appeal to China’s National Film…
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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.