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· Carl Samson
Forever 21 Founders No Longer Billionaires as Company May File for Bankruptcy
Forever 21 stores that seemingly go on forever could soon be nothing but empty spaces, a bleak reminder that even great enterprises do not last forever. The fast-fashion retail giant, which runs a total of 815 outlets in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the…
· Ryan General
Every Western Civilization is Just a ‘Sub-Civilization’ of Chinese Culture, Professors Claim
A group of scholars from China has recently claimed that the English language is actually a dialect derived from Chinese. Scholars from World Civilization Research Association (世界文明研究促進會) have reportedly put forward the idea that Western civilization originated from China and…
· Bryan Ke
Boy Climbs Taiwan’s Tallest Mountain to Keep a Promise to His Late Mom
An 8-year-old boy fulfilled the wish of his late mother to climb Jade Mountain, Taiwan’s highest mountain. Tzou Ze Gang, along with his father and two other family friends, set off on their two-day climbing adventure on August 18. The boy brought a portrait of his late mother to…
· Ryan General
Thai King’s New Royal Consort is a Plane-Flying, Gun-Shooting Badass
Thailand’s Royal Palace released photos of 34-year-old Major-General Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi to mark her new role as the king’s royal consort on Monday. King Maha Vajiralongkorn bestowed Wongvajirapakdi with the title Royal Noble Consort at a ceremony last month in the presence…
· Editorial Staff
How Stamp Fairtex Overcame Bullying And Gender Stereotypes To Become A Martial Arts Superstar
The most influential people make their struggles a part of their success story. Stamp Fairtex is one of those people. She is only 22 years old, but the native of Thailand has already established herself as a martial arts legend. That might sound like an overstatement, but if you…
· Ryan General
Martial Artist Kills British Sikh Tourist Trying to Protect Family During Thai Vacation
A British tourist on vacation with his family in Phuket, Thailand met an untimely death after a Norwegian martial arts expert placed him in a chokehold. Amitpal Singh Bajaj, from Southall in west London, was allegedly choked to death while trying to protect his family from…
· Ryan General
China Praises Citizens Breaking the Law to Attack Hong Kong Protesters on Banned Social Media
Circumventing China’s so-called “Great Firewall” usually end up with violators getting penalized with a fine or jail time, but recent incidents have revealed that the government censors can reportedly also turn a blind eye when they choose. Instead of condemnation, Chinese…
· Ryan General
Indian Couple Married for Love, But Bride’s Dad Paid for Assassins Because It Was ‘Forbidden’
A young Indian couple’s love story abruptly ended in tragedy after they tried to defy an age-old system of discrimination and hierarchy by exchanging their vows. Just a few months after 23-year-old Pranay Perumalla tied the knot with his wife Amrutha Varshini, 21, he was killed…
· Ryan General
Los Angeles Rams Rookie Taylor Rapp Aims to Show ‘Asians Can Play’ in the NFL
Taylor Rapp, the newest member of a small group of Asian Americans to be drafted into the NFL, is aiming to become the Asian American role model he never had growing up. Fresh from playing three standout seasons at Washington, Rapp was selected by defending NFC champions Los…
· Bryan Ke
Huawei Angers China After Listing Taiwan as a Country
Chinese netizens are calling Huawei out to apologize and threatening a boycott after the company listed Taiwan as another country in their phone’s settings. Huawei phone users discovered that when the time zone of the handset is changed, Taiwan’s capital is listed as “Taipei…
· Ryan General
Kimchi Juice Has Been Found to Reverse Hair Loss, Scientists Claim
Kimchi, a traditional Korean dish, could be the answer for people with thinning hair, a new South Korean study claims. Made from fermented cabbage mixed with select spices, the dish was reportedly found to contain properties that could reportedly reverse hair loss, reports The…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Billionaire Recalls Friends Getting ‘Raped and Killed’ by Japanese During World War II
Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok recalled all the horrifying moments he encountered during the occupation of the Southeast Asian country, formerly known as Malaya, by the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. While speaking to the Japanese daily Asahi Shimbun, the 95-year-old…
· Carl Samson
This Durian AirPod Case Won’t Make People Think They Smell a Gas Leak
We just found the King of Fruit AirPod Cases. Check out Kawaii Nation’s latest Durian AirPod case, a fitted container for Apple’s AirPods and AirPods 2.
· Ryan General
Acclaimed South Korean Director of ‘Okja’ Releases Stunning Trailer for New Film ‘Parasite’
After a successful run at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, receiving widespread critical acclaim and winning South Korea’s first-ever Palme d’Or award, “Parasite” is now ready for its global theatrical release. Set for a North American release of October 11, the highly acclaimed…
· Jin Hyun
‘Justice League’ Stars Ezra Miller and Jason Momoa Protest Against $1.4 Billion Telescope in Hawaii
“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa has been actively protesting the construction of the Thirty Meters Telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The actor previously stated that the filming of “Aquaman 2” could not continue until the matter is settled and construction on the sacred land has…
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Man Jailed for Attacking Co-Worker Named Batman Suparman
A man in Singapore was sentenced to two and a half years in jail and six strokes of the cane after attacking a colleague who first went viral in 2008 for his striking name. Eng Guan Hong, 40, attacked a man called Batman Suparman, 29, earlier this year following a dispute over a…
· Ryan General
Two Men Face ‘Very Lengthy’ Jail Sentence for Targeting Asian-American Businesses
Two men who terrorized Asian American business owners in Atlanta in 2017 have now both been convicted by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Atlanta. Identified as Tabyron Rashad Smith and Dravion Sanchez Ware, the convicts were both involved in a series of violent armed robberies…
· Jin Hyun
Chinese State News Reporter Hailed as a Hero in China After Getting Tied Up By Hong Kong Protesters
News regarding China’s anti-extradition protests has recently become trending topics on Chinese social media such as Weibo. News and posts on the protests were previously impossible to find on Chinese social media platforms.
· Editorial Staff
How Aerospace Engineer Janet Todd Became a ‘Secret’ Muay Thai Champion
Martial artists come from all walks of life. Many find combat sports as a means of escape from troubles. Most find an appreciation and love for the discipline that is a part of the arts. Few find them after establishing themselves with a career in an esteemed field like…
· Ryan General
China Eastern Airlines Plane Turns Back to New York After Part of the Wing Tears Off
Some passengers on a recent China Eastern Airlines flight witnessed a shocking scene midflight when they noticed that the metal covering of the plane’s wing had fallen off. Originally headed to Shanghai from New York City, the unfortunate travelers were forced to return to JFK…
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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.