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· Rebecca Moon
Elderly Thai woman tearfully says goodbye to 27-year-old neighbor who took care of her for 10 years
An emotional TikTok video posted on Jun. 26 shows an elderly Thai woman watching as her 27-year-old neighbor who took care of her for 10 years moves out. In the video, the man moves out his belongings as the elderly woman watches sorrowfully behind a screened door. Before the…
· Ryan General
Singapore says those ‘engaging in gay sex’ will not be prosecuted despite archaic law that bans it
Singapore Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said in an interview on BBC’s “Hardtalk” that their government will not prosecute citizens under its colonial-era law against consensual same-sex sexual relations. Section 377A of Singapore’s penal code criminalizes acts of “gross…
· Michelle De Pacina
Families of 11 Filipino WWII vets receive Congressional Gold Medal after 76-year wait for recognition
The names of 11 Filipino World War II veterans were read and recognized at a ceremony held at the Filipino Community Center in Honolulu on Monday. Family members of the veterans received the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, one of America’s highest honors. The medal is said to…
· Rebecca Moon
Blind Chinese makeup artist teaches other visually impaired women how to apply makeup
A blind Chinese makeup artist has taught thousands of visually impaired women to apply their makeup using their sense of touch. The woman was diagnosed with inherited retinal dystrophy at 14 years old and gradually lost her sight as she progressed into adulthood. After…
· Ryan General
Aussie TikToker explains why she converted from fork to spoon to eat rice after living in Malaysia
An Australian TikToker named Georgia, who currently lives in Malaysia, surprised her Southeast Asian followers when she claimed that people from down under use forks while eating rice dishes. She admits in her recent TikTok video, which has been viewed over 91,000 times, that…
· Bryan Ke
China slams NASA chief’s claim that it is planning to ‘take over’ the Moon
Several Chinese experts, including Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian, denied NASA Administrator Bill Nelson’s recent claims that China is planning to “take over” the Moon. “We must be very concerned that China is landing on the Moon and saying: 'It's ours now and…
· Grace Kim
Exclusive: Park Hae-soo assures he’s a ‘very pure soul’ despite his villainous onscreen personas
A knowing smile broke out on Park Hae-soo’s face when I spoke about his role in last year’s global sensation “Squid Game.” “Everyone hated your character after that one heartbreaking episode,” I told him over Zoom.
· Bryan Ke
Family of Vancouver cop who died by suicide after alleged blackmail by her superiors sues city
The family of former Vancouver cop Nicole Chan, the officer who died by suicide after being blackmailed into an inappropriate intimate relationship with her superiors, filed a lawsuit against the city and its police department. The lawsuit, which was filed by Chan’s sister…
· Carl Samson
‘DTF?’: Redditor asks if friend is eating Din Tai Fung in the worst possible way
A Reddit user from Singapore said they lost a friend and got “destroyed” in a group chat after using the abbreviation “DTF” while referring to Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung. The user said they were trying to guess the restaurant where a friend was having a meal of dumplings…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong billionaire Calvin Lo reveals why he has no plans to invest in crypto
R.E. Lee International CEO Calvin Lo, whom Forbes has estimated to have a net worth of $1.7 billion, revealed in an interview with Tatler Asia why he’s not investing in cryptocurrencies. Lo said that a friend urged him to buy Bitcoin five years ago when it was still trading at…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Don’t Wait’ to listen: Super Junior returns with comeback
Super Junior released their latest comeback “Don’t Wait” yesterday, June 29. The single is a pre-release for their upcoming 11th full-length album, “The Road: Keep on Going,” dropping July 12. The album functions as a sequel to their last comeback in February, “The Road: Winter…
· Jane Nam
More step forward to accuse Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk of bullying after his agency denies claims
More alleged victims of bullying have stepped forward after popular South Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk’s agency released a statement on Wednesday vehemently denying previous allegations. Last week, an anonymous source told media outlets that he had been bullied by the actor in both…
· Michelle De Pacina
Charges dropped against man who nailed Putin doll to sacred tree in Japan as part of death curse
Mitsunobu Hino, 72, was arrested last month on suspicion of property damage and trespassing in the area of Matsudo’s Mikazuki Shrine for nailing a straw doll bearing the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin onto a sacred tree in Japan. The doll is used in Japan as a part of…
· Michelle De Pacina
OnlyFans couple wanted by Thai police for filming sex videos at popular resort surrender
The Thai OnlyFans couple who were wanted for filming pornography at a popular holiday resort in northeastern Thailand surrendered to local police last week, according to Peerapong Thanapochai, the superintendent of Wang Nam Khiao Police Station. The couple previously uploaded…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Thirteen Lives’ trailer: Ron Howard movie tells tense story behind Thai cave rescue
Amazon and MGM have released the trailer for the movie “Thirteen Lives,” directed by two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard. “Thirteen Lives” tells the true story of the mission to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach after an unexpected rainstorm traps them in Tham Luang Nang Non…
· Bryan Ke
Cast announced for ‘Aznbbgrl,’ series about lives of Asian American women in OC’s Little Saigon
Actors Cathy Bui (“All I Ever Wanted”), Lynn Kim Do (“FBI: Most Wanted”) and Jazelle Villanueva (“Valets”) are set to play the three leads of Freeform and 20th Television's Asian American coming-of-age series "Aznbbgrl.” The series will follow the story of three Asian American…
· Carl Samson
Restaurant customer charged for threatening Queens judge who granted ‘Duck Sauce Killer’ bail
A man accused of threatening the judge who released alleged “Duck Sauce Killer” Glenn Hirsch on a $500,000 bail is reportedly facing criminal charges. Chunhua Hu, 49, allegedly made the threat before the 51-year-old murder suspect arrived for his bail hearing at the Queens…
· Michelle De Pacina
55-year-old ‘King of gaokao’ fails China’s university entrance exam for the 26th time
Liang Shi, the 55-year-old Chinese man dubbed the “King of gaokao,” failed to meet the standardized test score criteria for his dream university after taking the entrance exam for the 26th time. With a score of 428 points out of 750, he fell short of the 605 point minimum for…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese father breaks down after son he tutored daily for a year scores a 6/100 on math exam
A Chinese father went viral for bursting into tears after his son scored six out of 100 points on a math exam. The man, who lives in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, reportedly tutored his child until midnight every day for the past year. In a video posted to Weibo by Qilu Evening…
· Jane Nam
Sponsored ‘Asian mail-order bride’ ads removed from Austin Chronicle after sparking outrage
Asian mail-order bride advertisements were removed from the Austin Chronicle after sparking outrage in the Asian American community. On Friday, the Austin Chronicle — a local, independent newspaper — issued a public apology stating that the “offensive sponsored post” had been…
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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.