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· Celine Pun
Pepsi Japan releases new cola formulated to taste best when paired with karaage fried chicken
Pepsi Japan is releasing a special soda made specifically to pair perfectly with fried chicken. “Pepsi Zero Karaage Senyou Cola,” which translates to “Pepsi Zero Exclusively for Japanese-Style Fried Chicken,” is a zero-calorie, clear and colorless drink. Pepsi Japan reduced the…
· Carl Samson
Dashcam footage captures moment San Jose woman driving home catches armed robbers in the act
A woman living in San Jose, California, caught robbers in the act while pulling into her driveway last week. Dashcam footage from her vehicle shows multiple intruders running around her garage, with one of them holding a gun. The woman called 911 to report the robbery, saying…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The juice is Dynamite’: Trader Joe’s Army employees go viral for BTS-themed marketing
A Trader Joe’s in Brooklyn, New York, went viral for its BTS-themed marketing strategy after a customer shared photos of the grocery store’s product advertisements to Twitter. One of the custom signs shown in the photo is placed over the ube (purple yam) products and reads,…
· Ryan General
Lone Chinese American Ranger who stormed Omaha on D-Day to receive second Congressional Gold Medal
Former Private 1st Class Randall Ching, who was part of the famed 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion that stormed the Omaha Beach during the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 1944, is set to be awarded his second Congressional Gold Medal. Known for his knife-fighting ability and…
· Daniel Anderson
Charlie Puth accidentally confirms collab with BTS following Jungkook clues
Charlie Puth accidentally confirmed a collaboration with BTS on Saturday during an interview with 102.7KIISFM at the iHeart Radio Wango Tango concert. When asked about a collaboration, the singer-songwriter spilled, “We legitimately have no idea of the day it comes out. We do,…
· Bryan Ke
K-pop video addiction and poor school performance led to teenager’s suicide, Indian police say
An Indian teenager reportedly hanged herself over the weekend because of her poor performance at school due to her smartphone and K-pop music video addiction. Jeevamohan J.S., a 16-year-old student from the town of Vettiyara in the Indian state of Kerala, was found dead inside…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS will return to perform on Korean music shows for the first time in over 2 years
BTS will appear in Korean music shows for the first time in two years to promote their new album “Proof,” which drops on June 10, three days before the anniversary of their debut single. BTSwill pre-record a performance on June 10 for KBS2 Music Bank, where fans can also send…
· Daniel Anderson
Weeekly’s Shin Ji-yoon permanently leaves group to focus on mental health
Shin Jiyoon of K-pop girl group Weeekly has permanently left the group due to mental health concerns. The lead vocalist and sub-rapper for the seven-member group took two mental health hiatuses: one back in August 2021 and another in March earlier this year. She has not resumed…
· Rebecca Moon
Women in Japan will only be able to get abortion pills with their partner’s permission
With the upcoming approval of the abortion pill in Japan, women will be required to obtain their partner’s consent before taking the pill. Japan’s 1948 Maternal Protection Law currently requires women to receive “spousal consent” for surgical abortions. Campaigners in Japan are…
· Jane Nam
‘Welp, he’s dead’: Tucker Carlson stokes BTS Army’s fury by ridiculing group’s White House invite
Fox News host Tucker Carlson officially put himself on the BTS Army hit list after making a sly comment about the White House inviting a “Korean pop group” to discuss anti-Asian hate. In Carlson’s May 31 segment, he reported, “Things have gotten very bad for Joe Biden, both…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group Loona to kick off their first-ever world tour with performances in 9 US cities
K-pop girl group Loona announced today the first stops and dates for their first world tour. The BlockBerry Creative girl group, alongside concert promoters MyMusicTaste, will visit nine cities in the U.S. starting on August 2 in L.A. and ending on August 19 in New York City.…
· Ryan General
New $70 Optimus Prime toy can self-transform between car and robot via remote control
Jada Toys’ Transformers Optimus Prime Converting RC Toy is able to transform from a 12-inch-long truck into a 13-inch-tall robot via remote control. The action figure, which is set to launch in September, can perform different poses and even walk, albeit in a “separated leg-like…
· Iris Jung
Amerie Jo Garza: BTS fans unite to honor the life of 10-year-old Uvalde hero and fellow Army
On Tuesday, May 24, Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, suffered a mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. One of the victims was Amerie Jo Garza, a 10-year-old fourth grader seen in one picture wearing a BTS shirt. “I just want people to know she died…
· Daniel Anderson
Former Big Bang member Seungri will serve entire 18-month jail sentence after appeal rejection
South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled today that former BigBang member Seungri will serve his entire 18-month jail sentence. Seungri’s was originally found guilty in August 2021 of nine charges including embezzlement and prostitution mediation among others. He was originally…
· Celine Pun
Japanese one-person instant ramen pot keeps soup warm while you eat from it
Japanese gadget company Thanko has created My Ramen Pot, or “Ore no Ramen Nabe,” with a cube design to allow consumers to conveniently cook blocks of dried ramen noodles. To use this single serving cooker, pour water into the pot before turning it on. Wait six minutes for the…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese man spends $15,700 on dog costume to fulfill lifelong dream of transforming into an animal
A Japanese man spent 2 million yen (approximately $15,709) on an elaborate border collie costume to transform himself into a dog. The costume, made by a company called Zeppet, took 40 days to make. The man posted a video to his YouTube channel where he dons the realistic dog…
· William Yuk
‘Heartbroken’ Olivia Rodrigo condemns Texas elementary school shooting during LA performance
Olivia Rodrigo addressed the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting during her performance in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. “I wish we would never have to worry about our safety or our lives at places that are dedicated to our learning and growing,” Rodrigo said. She proceeded to call…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese auto company releases electric car with ‘Warm Man Mode’ feature targeted at ‘oriental women’
Great Wall Motors, a Baoding-based automobile manufacturer in Hebei Province, China, is gaining attention for its marketing for the Ora Ballet Cat, a Volkswagen Beetle-inspired electric vehicle it designed for women. The battery-powered car features vanity mirrors with LED ring…
· Carl Samson
Asian Democrats form multi-million-dollar super PAC to engage and win over AAPI voters
AAPI Democrats have formed Justice Unites Us, a super PAC (Political Action Committee) set to engage “AAPI voters and community leaders in order to increase turnout and drive up support for endorsed candidates.” Super PACs are “committees that may receive unlimited contributions…
· Bryan Ke
Tiananmen Square protester and Army vet Yan Xiong faces off against de Blasio in race for Congress
Yan Xiong, a Tiananmen Square protester and U.S. Army veteran, is going up against former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in the race for a seat in the city's 10th Congressional District. Xiong, 57, told the New York Post on Sunday that “it would be horrible” if de Blasio…
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Alibaba Pictures
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Cloud
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Coupang (Rocket Delivery)
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K-dramas connect to platforms and story companies that turn digital reading into shows people binge later.
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Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
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.
Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.
Company · Indonesia · IDX:GOTO
GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
Company · Singapore · NASDAQ:GRAB
Grab
Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
Company · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
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 · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
Rakuten touches shopping, memberships, points, streaming, and platform habits that affect how people actually spend.
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.