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· Ryan General
Like BTS’ Jungkook: Chinese trend sees some parents buying gear to mold their babies’ heads rounder
Parents in China are using helmet-like products on infants to make their heads take a rounder shape amid the rise of a new beauty craze in the country. The cost of beauty: A popular belief that perfectly round heads look beautiful has led to the popularity of “head-correcting”…
· Grace Kim
New trend sees Chinese influencers head to Shanghai Costco to pretend they’re in the US
Costco is beloved by millions of shoppers all over the world for having just about everything one could possibly need. For some, that includes the perfect backdrop to their photos, as Chinese influencers have recently been flocking to the stores as part of a new trend. For the…
· Isa Peralta
The TikTok food trend that fuses sushi and pizza and was created by a Japanese chef in Toronto
From watermelon with mustard to cucumbers with sugar, TikTok has brought us several food combinations that evoke intrigue, suspicion and a sprinkle of apprehension. But sushi pizza, TikTok’s latest food trend, is something we couldn’t possibly refuse. How do I make it?: Before…
· Carl Samson
Stop AAPI Hate reports more physical, less verbal trend in over 9,000 incidents since March 2020
National coalition Stop AAPI Hate is reporting an increase in physical attacks against Asian Americans this year, while verbal abuse — though still the largest type of discrimination — is seeing a drop in numbers compared to 2020. Key details: The trends are highlighted in the…
· Bryan Ke
Spicy Pickled Garlic is the Hot Food Trend on TikTok
Social media has gone crazy over a pickled garlic trend introduced by a TikTok user from Hamburg, Germany. Lala, who goes by the handle @lalaleluu on TikTok, went viral in April for a video of her eating an entire bottle of pickled garlic that she customized as a substitute for…
· Carl Samson
Plastic Surgeon Proves ‘Fox Eye’ Trend Was Sparked By Asian Features on TikTok
A cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California has proven that “fox eyes,” indeed, were inspired by Asian features. The trend, which went viral earlier this year, uses makeup to create the illusion of almond-shaped eyes, supposedly mimicking those of a fox.
· Leanna Chan
Dear Asians: Your Eyes Are Beautiful, Fox Eye Trend or Not
Earlier this year, almost every MUA was sporting the “fox eye” — a makeup look meant to mimic the look of “fox-like,” almond-shaped eyes. Although popularized by supermodels and celebrities such as Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Megan Fox, the trend has received some serious…
· Ryan General
#BoycottMulan Trends Again After Donnie Yen Celebrates Hong Kong’s Return to ‘Motherland’
Martial arts star Donnie Yen recently celebrated Hong Kong’s handover to China, sparking heavy criticism from fans and renewed calls to #BoycottMulan. Pro-Beijing post: Yen, who plays Commander Tung in Disney’s upcoming live-action Mulan remake, becomes the film’s second cast…
· Carl Samson
‘Chinese Coronavirus’ Is Trending Because People are Assigning Race to a Virus
A massive backlash against GOP Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Fox News host Tucker Carlson has broken out on Twitter after both men referred to COVID-19 as “Chinese coronavirus” in their individual tweets on Monday night. The posts, which were only two hours apart, both urged…
· Carl Samson
#DelhiIsBurning Trends as Violence Spreads in India Over Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law
Riots have gripped the Indian capital of New Delhi over a law that grants citizenship for illegal immigrants from neighboring Muslim-majority countries — as long as they are not Muslim. The violence, which coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump’s first state visit, broke out…
· Khier Casino
#KoreansStopLying Trends on Twitter After Quarantined Koreans in Vietnam Accused of Being ‘Snobby’ About Food
Twenty Korean tourists were reportedly unhappy about the food given to them while being under quarantine at Lung Hospital in Da Nang since Monday, prompting Vietnamese locals to criticize them online. A flight from Daegu, South Korea carrying 20 Koreans and two Thai nationals…
· Bryan Ke
People Are Now Shoving Boba Up Their Nose in Bizarre Viral Trend
A strange new challenge has surfaced in Japan which involves people taking selfies with boba pearls shoved up their noses. Known as “Boba Nostrils,” this new internet trend challenges people to put tapioca pearls inside their nostrils and keep them there without falling out,…
· Ryan General
‘Purple Yam’ from the Philippines is Now a Growing Trend, But Asians Already Know What’s Up
A distinctly violet food item from the Philippines has been growing in popularity in the United States in recent years. Locally known as ube (pronounced oo-beh), the Philippine purple yam first gained widespread exposure in the U.S. with more Filipino restaurants incorporating…
· Ryan General
New Trend Has Women Using Their Breasts to Drink Boba Tea
Boba-loving women in Asia are participating in a new online “challenge” that involves them drinking bubble tea without the use of their hands. In this online trend, women with large breasts are sharing images of themselves drinking the popular beverage while using their boobs…
· Jin Hyun
8 Toxic Trends and People That Made Asians Facepalm All 2018
2018 has been a rollercoaster of a year. We’ve seen several new milestones for Asians across the globe but it’s fair to say, we’ve also had our fair share of pure nonsense. If we are to have a non-toxic, stress-free 2019, we all need to officially call time on these trends and…
· Bryan Ke
New Viral Trend in China Shows People Pulling ‘Jewelry Stealing Prank’ on Horrified Employees
The Malaysian viral “shoe-stealing prank” has spread to China and gave birth to a new version where people pull a “jewelry-stealing prank” on unsuspecting jewelry clerks. In the clip, a person will pose as a potential buyer of a piece of jewelry. They ask to try on a necklace;…
· Ziye Wang
South Korea is Cracking Down on Viral Mukbang Trend Over Obesity Fears
South Korea’s government is looking to implement guidelines to restrict the spread of “mukbang,” the popular online trend where individuals broadcast themselves binge-eating large quantities of food. Image via YouTube / Stephanie Soo
· Ryan General
Ridiculous ‘Fish Into Collarbone Challenge’ is the Latest ‘Fitness’ Trend in Asia
Yet another viral “beauty challenge” that aims to flaunt one’s slender physique is gaining quite a buzz online in Asia. “Fish Into Collarbone Challenge,” which is an Asian online trend from last year, has finally reached western social media.
· Ryan General
‘Butt Over Back’ Selfies are Trending On Instagram With Filipina Celebrities
The selfie trend which highlights the arches of the female body has only recently taken over Instagram feeds of followers of many Filipina celebrities. Aptly called the “butt over back” (also known as the BOB) selfie, the shot involves capturing the woman’s backside from over…
· Ryan General
Japanese Cosplayer’s ‘BoobPack’ Becomes a Viral Trend on Twitter
A female Japanese cosplayer is hoping to start an unusual fashion trend that requires a little more than just a significant amount of confidence to pull off. Created by Yui Okada, the new fashion accessory is based on the handy backpack. However, instead of being hung just atop…