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· Bryan Ke
Fashion Store in Singapore Accused of Making Employees Report Weight Gains, Do Squats for Bad Sales
Allegations surfaced against Southaven, a fashion boutique chain in Singapore, for its harsh treatment of employees by requiring them to do a weekly report of their weight gain and making them do squats for missing their sales target. Several people who previously worked for…
· Ryan General
Why We Keep Finding Cookies in Sewing Kit Containers
We’ve reached a point as a civilization that discovering actual cookies inside the iconic Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookie Tin containers comes more as a surprise than finding threads and needles in them.
· Ryan General
Thailand Protests: Thai Rappers, Activists Arrested by Authorities For Sedition
A pair of pro-democracy rappers and a lawyer were among the nine activists recently arrested in Thailand for their participation in the spate of anti-government protests.
· Carl Samson
Chinese Company Creates AI Robot to ‘Play’ With Cats While Humans are Away
A startup in Shenzhen, China has developed a robot that monitors and entertains cats while their owners are away. Ebo, dubbed as the “next-generation pet companion,” comes in the size of a fist and the shape of a ball — perfect for bored kitties to play around with.
· Ryan General
Sam Woo Restaurant Chain Owner Guilty for Evading Over $2.4 Million in Taxes
A Los Angeles County-based restaurateur is set to serve at least three years in prison over tax evasion and insurance fraud charges. The charges: Gary Cheung, owner of the popular Hong Kong-style restaurant chain Sam Woo, faced a total of 107 charges and pleaded guilty to filing…
· Bryan Ke
Fitness Guru Chloe Ting Claps Back After Bodybuilder Posts Over 60 Instagram Stories Against Her
Australia-based fitness guru Chloe Ting clapped back at Chin Nian Kang after the Singaporean bodybuilder discredited her health tips and fitness routines in a series of 62 Instagram Stories. Chin, a competitive bodybuilder and certified trainer according to his Instagram bio,…
· Carl Samson
‘It’s Political’: Critics Slam DOJ’s Claim That Yale Discriminates Against Asian Americans
Some experts have criticized the Department of Justice over its recent announcement that Yale University “illegally discriminates” against Asian American and White applicants, claiming that the move must be politically-motivated. Last Thursday, the federal executive department…
· Editorial Staff
‘The End of the Rainbow’: Shanghai Pride Shuts Down After 12 Years
Shanghai Pride formally announced the cessation of its activities on Thursday. The event, which started as a small community gathering in 2009, served as China’s sole major annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights.
· Ryan General
Pokémon Go Trainer, 56, Arrested for Brawling With Another Trainer, 55, Over Control of Gym
Two middle-aged Pokémon GO trainers in Japan engaged in an “offline battle,” resulting in the arrest of the instigator of the fight. Not-so-friendly match: What began as a competition for control over the same Pokémon GO gym, ended in an altercation between 56-year-old Kento…
· Maina Chen
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Creators Walk Out of Netflix’s Live-Action Remake and Now All Hope is Lost
Fans of the beloved animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” were distraught and baffled when the creators announced on Wednesday that they left its imminent Netflix live-action reboot. The Great Divide: News of Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko’s departure came when the…
· Carl Samson
2AM K-Pop Idol Comes Out as Genderless, Says Label CEO Bought Their First Pair of High Heels
A seasoned K-Pop artist has added their voice to represent the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea’s entertainment industry. Jo Kwon, who rose to fame as part of the boy group 2AM, revealed in a recent interview that they are, in fact, genderless.
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin Hospitalized After Multiple Injuries Sustained During CBA Semi-Final
After sustaining multiple injuries that got him hospitalized, NBA star Jeremy Lin is speaking out to demand more safety protection for players in the Chinese Basketball Association. The 31-year-old Beijing Ducks point guard reportedly injured his ankles, knees, neck and ears…
· Ryan General
Thailand is Implementing STRICT COVID-19 Protocols in Their Schools [PHOTOS]
When schools started reopening in Thailand a month ago, strict protocols were implemented to protect students from the risk of COVID-19 infection. Learning inside the box: Before classes were allowed to reopen in July, Thai authorities recommended preventative measures including…
· Bryan Ke
Florida Woman From Romania Tells American-Born Asian Nail Techs to ‘Go Back to Your F*cking Country’
An independent recording artist apologized after being filmed going on a xenophobic rant and quoting the infamous line “cash me outside” at a manicurist inside an Asian nail salon in Pompano Beach, Florida. What happened: Corina Monica, an up-and-coming singer who was born in…
· Bryan Ke
Canadian Man Caught on Video Screaming at Elderly Chinese Restaurant Worker Over Wait Time
A man was captured on video yelling profanities at an elderly Chinese restaurant staff in British Columbia after he felt the store took too long to prepare his order. The incident occurred at Chinese Garden restaurant near Blind Bay, B.C. on August 7, according to a Facebook…
· Editorial Staff
Uyghur Model Allegedly Goes From Making $1,440 a Day to Being Chained to a Bed in Chinese ‘Reeducation Camp’
An Uyghur man managed to share a glimpse of his condition in one of China’s “reeducation camps” to the outside world, supporting countless alleged stories that point to the oppression, persecution and incarceration of his people. Merdan Ghappar, 31, a native of Xinjiang, used to…
· Bryan Ke
Watch Trump Absolutely Butcher Pronouncing Thailand
Social media users poked fun at President Donald Trump after he mispronounced Thailand as “Thighland” at a campaign event on Thursday. The blunder occurred at a Whirlpool plant in Ohio, according to the New York Daily News.
· Ryan General
Personal Fitness Trainer in Singapore Accused of Inappropriately Touching a Client
A personal trainer has been banned by a fitness center in Singapore after another trainer accused him of inappropriately touching and groping his client.
· Bryan Ke
American Man Faces 15 Years in Jail Over Marijuana Edibles in Bali
A 21-year-old American student has been arrested and may face a sentence of 15 years in prison for smuggling “space cakes” — cakes or brownies laced with marijuana — in Bali, Indonesia.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Actor, 43, Breaks Internet With Bathtub Scene
After making everyone fall in love with his bad-boy character in “Meteor Garden” in 2001, Taiwanese actor Jerry Yan is back with his God-chiseled abs in “Count Your Lucky Stars.” A 30-second scene in the premiere of the romantic comedy series where the shirtless 43-year-old…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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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.