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· Bryan Ke
Bartender Who Created the Iconic ‘Blue Hawaii’ Cocktail Turns 102
Harry Yee, the man behind the iconic Blue Hawaii cocktail, celebrated his 102nd birthday over the weekend at his home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hilton Hawaiian Village typically throws a special celebration for Yee’s birthday on Sept. 26, but the hotel and resort held a…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Wife Starts Daily List of Why She Shouldn’t Kill Her Husband
A woman in Japan has amused and creeped out Twitter users at the same time after her husband revealed why she started keeping track of the good things he does. In a tweet posted Sept. 21, user @P_chan_papa shared that his wife recently started a list of “little things she’s…
· Carl Samson
NY Congresswoman Gets Racist Voicemails for Passing Bill Against Anti-Asian Racism
A New York congresswoman who introduced a bill condemning anti-Asian sentiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic received racist voicemails shortly after the legislation’s passing. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced H.R. 908 in March, calling on all public officials to “condemn and…
· Ryan General
California Man Who Tried to Gun Down Protesters Trained at His Family’s Vineyard
The FBI has revealed more information about the man who used his truck to try and mow down peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters in California back in May.
· Ryan General
Chinese Man Complaining About Shower Door Becomes Internet Star For Being ‘Too Handsome’
A Chinese man complaining about his bathroom’s broken glass door on a consumer rights TV show became an overnight sensation for being “too handsome.”
· Maina Chen
Teen Accused of Stabbing Thomas Tran to Death Granted Bail Due to ‘Epileptic Fits’ During Sleep
The suspected killer behind the June Eaton Mall stabbing in Melbourne, Australia has been allowed to sleep at home while on bail. Amie’s only child Thomas was killed in a gang attack in June. Last night, her son’s accused murderer got to sleep at home with his family. He was…
· Ryan General
NYC’s ‘Last Great Arcade’ in Chinatown Needs to Raise $57,000 to Make Rent
A popular arcade in New York’s Chinatown is making its last-ditch effort for survival by raising money on GoFundMe. Game Over?: Chinatown Fair arcade, a beloved hangout in Mott Street, has been struggling to stay in business for the last few months. As customers stopped coming…
· Ryan General
Korean Restaurant Owner’s Friends Volunteer to Wait Tables, Wash Dishes to Stay Open
A family-run restaurant in Toronto’s Koreatown is managing to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to some very helpful friends.
· Ryan General
Walgreens Cashier Lends Customer Her Last $20, Gets Paid Back $10,000
An employee at a Walgreens in Houston was recently rewarded after she gave her last remaining dollars to help out a complete stranger.
· Bryan Ke
Bandai SPIRITS is Releasing a Golden Cup Noodle for 50th Anniversary
Bandai SPIRITS will release a golden cup edition of Nissin Cup Noodle to commemorate its 50th anniversary next year. The “Golden” edition announcement was made through Bandai SPIRITS’ Twitter account last Friday and will be part of the company’s BEST HIT CHRONICLE series of…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Celebrities Call Out Republicans for Voting Against Bill Condemning Anti-Asian Hate
Several Asian American celebrities and personalities have called out the 164 Republicans who voted against legislation that condemned anti-Asian hate crimes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Voicing out: Celebrities and online personalities, including Hollywood actor Daniel Dae Kim,…
· Khier Casino
Elderly Asian Man Stabbed on BART Train Remains in ‘Critical But Stable’ Condition
A 69-year-old Asian man was sent to the hospital after being stabbed while riding a BART train at the Warm Springs station in Fremont, California. The suspect, identified by BART Police as 44-year-old Terrell Coffer of Oakland, California, has been taken into custody on a charge…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Will Ship Garbage Left By Tourists Back to Their Homes
Khao Yai National Park near Bangkok, Thailand has announced its plan to send trash left by visiting tourists back to their homes. As part of their new rule, those who visit the park have to register their personal details first, including names and addresses, according to BBC…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Meet the Heroic Vietnamese Warrior Sisters Who Led a Rebellion Against the Han Dynasty
Mulan isn’t the only heroic female warrior in history. Many others are deserving of international recognition, including the two sisters who fought to liberate Vietnam from initial Chinese rule centuries ago. Hai Bà Trưng: Trung Trac and Trung Nhi grew up in the rural part of…
· Ryan General
‘Daredevil’ Actor Claims He Made as Little as $200 Per Day in Deleted Tweet
Netflix’s “Daredevil” actor Peter Shinkoda alleged that the pay he received playing crime boss Nobu Yoshioka was ridiculously low. Less than what extras make: Shinkoda took to Twitter to break down how much he reportedly earned while starring in nine episodes across two seasons…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Singer, Actor Alien Huang Passes Away at 36
Taiwanese singer and actor Alien Huang has died at the age of 36 inside his apartment in Taipei on Wednesday. The former host of “100% Entertainment,” who was born Huang Hong Sheng, was found unresponsive by his father at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 16 after he failed to reach his…
· Ryan General
Virologist Claiming COVID-19 Came From Chinese Lab Backed By Group Linked to Steve Bannon
Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon is being linked to the spread of a non-peer-reviewed report claiming that COVID-19 was created in a lab in Wuhan, China. Circumstantial/fictional findings: The purported study, titled “Unusual Features of the SARS-CoV-2 Genome Suggesting…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Princess Becomes the International Face of Mental Health, Aims to Decriminalize Suicide
The eldest daughter of Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong was recently appointed the international patron of the World Mental Health Day 2020. Royal advocate: Known for her mental health advocacies, Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah was appointed…
· Bryan Ke
Pro ‘Overwatch’ Player Gets 1 Year in Jail for Molesting a Sleeping Child in Korea
A professional “Overwatch” player has received a one-year jail sentence for sexually abusing a child while she was asleep. The case: Yoon “Fr3e” Tae-in was charged for sexual abuse last year after he forcibly touched a child while she was sleeping, according to Yonhap News via…
· Bryan Ke
Snake Bites Teen’s Penis While Using the Toilet in Thailand
A teen from Nonthaburi, a city outside of Bangkok, Thailand, escaped having his genitals completely mutilated after his penis was bitten by a python while using the toilet. The incident happened on September 8 when university student Siraphop Masukar went to use the toilet in…
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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.