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· Bryan Ke
Barbie 2022 Lunar New Year doll wears phoenix-embroidered qun kwa designed by acclaimed Guo Pei
Mattel is set to release a Barbie Lunar New Year doll in partnership with Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei and facilitated by the Asian Couture Federation. The doll will be available for purchase starting on Jan. 24 for $75. Mattel has launched a Lunar New Year Barbie doll in…
· Editorial Staff
Exclusive: Saint Paul Public Schools district investigating violent student brawl caught in viral videos
The Saint Paul Public Schools district is investigating videos that appear to show Washington Technology Magnet School students of Asian descent engaging in brawls following walkouts to protest in-person learning amid the spread of COVID-19. It is unclear if the fights are…
· Carl Samson
‘Asian Lives Matter’: Protest against anti-Asian attacks erupts in NYC Chinatown after Michelle Go vigil
More than 100 protesters reportedly gathered in Chinatown to denounce the rise in anti-Asian attacks. While Michelle Go’s death is currently not being investigated as a hate crime, it has nonetheless worsened fears of violence throughout Asian American communities. Protesters…
· Ryan General
Thai YouTuber discovers the only known bamboo-dwelling tarantula species in the world
Popular Thai YouTuber JoCho Sippawat came across a peculiar tarantula that lives inside bamboo stalks. Khon Kaen University arachnologist Narin Chomphuphuang and a research team investigated the specimen and found that it belongs to a previously undocumented tarantula species.…
· Ryan General
‘RHOSLC’ star Jennie Nguyen apologizes for social media posts ridiculing BLM, praising police
Reality TV star Jennie Nguyen has apologized for the now deleted social media posts ridiculing Black Lives Matter (BLM) that drew backlash on Wednesday. Nguyen, a regular cast member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” was called out for posting and sharing images in…
· Bryan Ke
Penn Law moves to sanction Amy Wax, professor who said US ‘better off’ with fewer Asians
The dean of University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Ted Ruger, announced Tuesday he would invoke a faculty review to sanction law professor Amy Wax for her recent anti-Asian immigrant comments. “Her conduct has generated multiple complaints from members of our community…
· Carl Samson
‘No one is just one thing’: Michelle Li doubles down against racism, launches Very Asian Foundation to amplify AAPI voices
Michelle Li, a news anchor with KSDK in St. Louis, received a call on New Year’s Day from a viewer who complained about her mentioning dumpling soup. The viewer called Li “very Asian,” a phrase that quickly morphed into a movement as politicians, journalists, celebrities,…
· Ryan General
China warns foreign athletes will face ‘certain punishment’ for speech not in the ‘Olympic spirit’
Foreign athletes set to participate in the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing have been warned that “any behavior or speech that is against the Olympic spirit” is subject to “certain punishment.” A rule established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) charter similarly…
· Bryan Ke
Emerson College targeted by ad campaign for suspending student group behind ‘China Kinda Sus’ stickers
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), a nonprofit civil liberties group, has launched an ad campaign targeting Emerson College for suspending the school’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter in late 2021. TPUSA caused controversy in October last year for…
· Ryan General
Thailand to decriminalize marijuana possession, paving the way for legal recreational use and cultivation
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration has proposed to exclude marijuana from the narcotics control board’s list of controlled drugs. It is now awaiting the approval of Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a vocal medical marijuana advocate. Once approved, the proposal will…
· Carl Samson
Beijing suggests Canadian mail transmitted Omicron, Ottawa says the claim is ‘extraordinary’
Beijing said its first Omicron case was someone who has not made contact with another confirmed case and has not traveled outside the city in the last 14 days. The patient, however, received a package from Canada which allegedly tested positive for the COVID-19 variant,…
· Carl Samson
Suspect arrested and charged with hate crime for alleged attack on Sikh cab driver at JFK Airport
Mohamed Hassanain, 21, allegedly physically assaulted a Sikh cab driver, called him a “turban guy” and said “go back to your country.” The victim, identified only as Mr. Singh, needed to go to a hospital due to chest and arm pain. Hassanain is facing multiple charges with a hate…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Go, woman who was shoved into path of NYC subway train, helped homeless people for 10 years
Michelle Alyssa Go, 40, was shoved into the path of an oncoming subway train in New York City on Saturday, resulting in her death. Go, described by family members as a “kind” and “intelligent” woman, spent the past 10 years helping homeless people find work. Her alleged killer,…
· Ryan General
Indonesian college student becomes millionaire after putting his selfies up for sale as NFTs as a joke
Indonesian college student Sultan Gustaf Al Ghozali, 22, earned over $1 million by selling his selfies as NFTs. Ghozali took daily photos of himself in front of his computer over the last five years for a timelapse video he was planning for his graduation. He uploaded these…
· Bryan Ke
‘I will definitely eat sushi again!’: California woman hospitalized after eating 32 rolls at buffet
Danielle Shapiro, 24, was sent to the hospital the day after eating 32 sushi rolls, four gyozas, two jalapeño poppers, a bowl of edamame beans and a bowl of miso soup. Doctors told the California woman that she was suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a term…
· Ryan General
South Korean dating apps limit mask-wearing user photos amid complaints of ‘mask fraud’
South Korean dating apps have cracked down on “magikkun” users who wear masks in their dating profile pictures. “Magikkun,” which translates to “mask fraud,” is the latest buzzword in the South Korean online dating scene. Due to complaints from several users, popular dating apps…
· Ryan General
Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya says ‘nobody cares’ about Uyghurs in China
During a recent episode of his podcast “All-In,” entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya said “nobody cares” about the Uyghurs in China. “If you're asking me, do I care about a segment of a class of people in another country? Not until we can take care of ourselves will I prioritize…
· Carl Samson
China downplays possible war with Taiwan amid viral ‘surrender now’ video, Taipei prepares anyway
The People’s Liberation Army of the People’s Republic of China recently released a propaganda video urging “enemies” to surrender. The video did not identify a particular “enemy,” but it was translated into dialects reportedly spoken by the majority of Taiwan’s population.…
· Maina Chen
Former Subtle Asian Traits memer, now Twitch cook, goes viral for explaining the internet to Gordon Ramsay
When Twitch streamer Tricia Wang introduced herself as a contestant on the competitive reality cooking show “Next Level Chef,” Michelin-starred chef and host Gordon Ramsay responded with “What the f*ck is Twitch?” Wang went viral on the Asian Facebook group “Subtle Asian Traits”…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Malaysian artist draws multiple portraits with his hands, feet and mouth all at the same time
Malaysian artist Saiful Thaqif went viral on social media for simultaneously drawing five portraits using both hands, feet and his mouth. The artist drew portraits of Malaysian and American celebrities, including Michael Jackson and Mr. Bean. A Malaysian artist has gone viral…
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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.