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Nursing Student Gets Dragged By Her Hair, Head Stepped on By Police During Wellness Check
A video has emerged showing a police officer dragging a handcuffed woman in Canada during a supposed wellness check. Nursing student Mona Wang alleged in a lawsuit that a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer left her physically injured and emotionally scarred at a time…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Watermelon Farmers Hire Grumpy Cat as Supervisor
A grumpy-looking cat from Thailand has gone viral for being an adorable watermelon supervisor at a farm.
· Carl Samson
Trump Suspends Entry of Certain Foreign Workers Until the End of 2020
President Donald Trump suspended the entry of certain foreign workers into the U.S. on Monday, a move geared toward protecting American employees as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19.
· Ryan General
K-Pop Stans Reportedly Troll Trump Campaign Rally With Fake Ticket Reservations
K-pop stans and TikTok users are being hailed as heroes for their reported hand in the not so impressive turnout in Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to the New York Times, Trump was “furious” at the low number of supporters in attendance on Saturday…
· Ryan General
Utah Man Totally Nails Proposal in ‘Animal Crossing’ During Lockdown
Stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a man in Utah used the wildly popular Nintendo game “Animal Crossing” to successfully propose to his girlfriend. Lockdowns due to COVID-19 prevented Quan Le from fulfilling his grand plans of proposing to his girlfriend, Morgan…
· Ryan General
Trump Openly Uses Racist ‘Kung Flu’ for COVID-19 at Campaign Rally
President Donald Trump once again blamed China for COVID-19 during a recent campaign rally on Saturday by referring to the virus as “kung flu.”
· Ryan General
Chinese Billionaire Gets 5 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old
A real estate billionaire in China was sentenced to only five years in prison for molesting a 9-year-old girl in his hotel room. The details: Chinese tycoon Wang Zhenhua was arrested and detained a year ago for the sexual assault that resulted in the girl suffering from vaginal…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Chain Releasing Ramen-Flavored Shaved Ice for the Summer
Bankara, one of Japan’s most popular ramen chains, has released a unique way to stay cool this summer by combining shaved ice and the country’s beloved noodle soup dish. Launched on June 15, Bankara’s Shaved Ice Hiyashi Miso Ramen (or Kakigori Hiyashi Miso Ramen in Japanese) is…
· Maina Chen
UPDATE: Korean Siblings Who Lost Dad, Grandma to COVID-19 Still Waiting on Lung Transplant at USC
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to report that Hannah and Joseph’s mother, Eun-Ju, has been transferred to USC Keck hospital but is still waiting on a lung transplant. Two Korean American siblings from Los Angeles who were left devastated after COVID-19 infected the…
· Editorial Staff
Indian Troops Reportedly Attacked With Nail-Spiked Bamboo in Intense Standoff With Chinese Troops
Days after reports of de-escalation in their disputed border allayed public fears, China and India engaged in a violent confrontation that left at least 20 soldiers dead.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Billionaire Escapes Kidnapping Attempt At Luxury Villa When Son Swims Across River to Get Help
He Xiangjian, China’s sixth richest man and the 36th wealthiest man in the world, was abducted by five men inside his luxury villa in Foshan City, Guangdong Province. Midea founder He Xiangjian was held hostage. Allegedly, at 17:33 on June 14, at Shunde Beijiao Junlan…
· Ryan General
Unemployed Filipina in Dubai Provides 200 Free Meals Daily to the Hungry
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a Good Samaritan from the Philippines is inspiring the world through generosity and love for her countrymen in need. The story: Feby Dela Peña, an unemployed Filipina in Dubai, has been cooking and distributing free meals to her fellow…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Survivors Come Forward With Claims of Sexual Assault From Producer and DJ Graves
Trigger Warning: The content of this article may upset survivors of rape and sexual assault, with links to detailed stories. Twitter users @tiffanynonaka (Tiffany), and @Rude_girrl (Alice) have come forward with allegations of sexual assault by producer and DJ Graves from…
· Ryan General
Korean Student Harassed by Racist Man on Train in Southern France
A Korean student on a train in Nice, France documented her own racial harassment from a French man on Saturday evening.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese YouTuber and Politician Breaks 53 Chopsticks With His Butt After Losing Voting Bet
Taipei City councilor Chiu Wei-chieh kept his end of a bargain to break 53 chopsticks using his butt after losing a bet for the city’s mayoral recall. Chiu, who is also a former YouTuber and the founder of the “Can’t Stop This Party” political group, announced on Facebook on…
· Carl Samson
Dog Waits for 4 Days on a Bridge After Owner Jumps Off
For four days, a dog in Wuhan, China waited for its owner on the bridge they reportedly had jumped from. A local identified only as Xu found the animal sitting patiently on the pavement of Yangtze Bridge, according to Chutian Metropolis Daily.
· Bryan Ke
Exiled Thai Human Rights Activist Reportedly Kidnapped By Gunmen in Cambodia
Cambodian police have launched an investigation for the suspected kidnapping of an exiled Thai human rights activist in Phnom Penh. Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a 37-year-old activist who fled Thailand in 2014, was reportedly taken by unidentified gunmen on the evening of June 4. He…
· Ryan General
Aspiring Model Gets 20 Months in Jail For Falsely Accusing Asian Cab Drivers of Rape
An up-and-coming model in England has been put behind bars for falsely claiming she was raped by an Asian cab driver. This isn’t the first time: Prior to her arrest, 27-year-old Victoria Hoynes was found to have falsely accused two taxi drivers, Rajiv Asghar and Abdul Rahim of…
· Khier Casino
UPDATE: Elderly Korean Man Attacked While Waiting for Bus, Suspect Fled on Foot
A 62-year-old Korean man was left bloodied after he was pushed from behind and hit the pavement while waiting for a bus in Rialto, California on Monday morning. Rialto Police Captain Anthony Vega told NextShark over the phone that the attack occurred on Spruce Avenue and…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Welcomes Peaceful Protest But Will Use 2nd Amendment Against Looters
A conservative Vietnamese YouTuber made a video expressing his support for the peaceful protests but plans to use the Second Amendment against those who cause trouble in his community. Dressed in a jean jacket and equipped with a rifle, Tran Nhat Phong warned “looters, rioters,…
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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.
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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.
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Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
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Lifestyle retail
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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.