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· Carl Samson
DC man sentenced to under 2 years in jail for assault that left Chinese family with cuts, bruises and fractures
Patrick Trebat, 39, has been sentenced to 630 days in jail after pleading guilty to attacking a Chinese family in Washington, D.C., last August. Prosecutors said Trebat attacked the family of three — a man, a woman and their adult son — because they spoke in a language he did…
· Ryan General
Win love by daylight with new Sailor Moon x Vans sneakers this summer
Vans is set to release a new sneaker collaboration with iconic anime “Sailor Moon” on June 10. The Sailor Moon x Vans Authentic has a predominantly light blue canvas upper with images of the Sailor Guardians and Tuxedo Mask emblazoned throughout. The Sailor Moon x Vans Sk8-Hi…
· Rebecca Moon
British man praises Singapore on TikTok after his missing wallet — minus only $40 — is returned to police
A British man in Singapore who lost his wallet containing $500 was surprised when he received a letter from Singapore police that his wallet had been found. The man posted a video sharing his experience to TikTok on Thursday, which garnered more than 3,400 likes and over 62,000…
· 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…
· William Yuk
Virginia to honor ‘significant contributions’ of Filipino sailors with historical highway marker
Virginia leaders are set to commemorate the legacy of Filipino sailors who served in the U.S. Navy with a historical highway marker during a celebration this Saturday. Many Filipinos originally emigrated from the Philippines to the Hampton Roads region of Virginia for…
· Carl Samson
New York City Mayor Eric Adams urges support for police after subway shootings: ‘Raise your voice’
On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams urged constituents to voice support for the police as violence continues to plague the city. “I need you to raise your voice. Everyone silently tells us to support the police. We cannot do this with a whisper,” he said at an event…
· Carl Samson
Top SF high school sees record spike in failing grades after dropping merit-based admission system
San Francisco’s Lowell High School is seeing a record spike in D’s and F’s among its first batch of students admitted through a new lottery system. The new system replaced the school’s established merit-based admissions practice, which had catapulted it to become one of the best…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese man takes pet fish for a walk with ingenious ‘fish stroller’
Jerry Huang of Taichung, Taiwan, has designed a “fish stroller” that allows small aquatic animals to explore a world beyond the water. The invention consists of a cylindrical tank made from acrylic that is filled with water and set at the center of the wheeled unit. The mobile…
· Daniel Anderson
Cube Entertainment girl group Lightsum releases first EP ‘Into the Light’
Cube Entertainment K-pop girl group Lightsum released their first EP “Into the Light” on Tuesday along with the music video for title track “Alive.” The eight-member girl group attended a press conference for the release of their EP, their first in-person media event and…
· Carl Samson
1 in 4 self-reported incidents against Asian seniors amid COVID-19 involved physical assault
Editor’s Note: The headline of this article has been updated to reflect better accuracy. One in four self-reported incidents against Asian American seniors since the onset of COVID-19 involved physical assault, according to a new report.
· Rebecca Moon
Vietnamese refugees reunite with sailor who saved them from lost fishing boat 44 years ago
A group of Vietnamese refugees reunited with a sailor who rescued them from their lost fishing boat while escaping Vietnam 44 years ago. While escaping communism after Saigon’s fall, 33 adults and 18 children escaped on a fishing boat until they got lost in the South China Sea.…
· Bryan Ke
7’2″ prospect Kai Sotto to work out with Knicks in hopes of becoming first Philippine-born NBA player
Filipino NBA draftee Kai Sotto is set to work out with the New York Knicks and 11 other teams later this week. Sotto, 20, trained in Atlanta last week in the hopes of becoming the first-ever Philippine-born basketball player to play in the NBA. The workouts are important for…
· Jane Nam
Vietnamese refugee who vows to ‘fight the woke agenda’ wins VA GOP nom despite raising less money
Vietnamese refugee and retired U.S. Navy captain Hung Cao won the GOP primary on Saturday and will go on to battle Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton for Northern Virginia’s 10th District. In an impressive roster of 11 candidates, political newcomer Cao came out on top, reportedly…
· 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…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese discount store Daiso to open its first location in Manhattan
Manhattan will be opening its first Daiso store sometime in July. The Japanese discount store currently has two other locations in New York City. The Manhattan location will have a large space of 4,800 square feet, selling a variety of items priced at an average of $1.99. The…
· Jane Nam
96-year-old Japanese WWII POW warns Russia-Ukraine is history repeating itself
Akiyoshi Chikada, a 96-year-old Japanese man who was formerly interned in Ukraine during World War II, says that history is repeating itself with the Russia-Ukraine War. Chikada was tricked into working at an internment camp in 1945 after Soviet troops promised he was returning…
· William Yuk
Ken Watanabe responds to ‘white savior’ criticism of Tom Cruise role in ‘The Last Samurai’
Japanese actor Ken Watababe, who starred with Tom Cruise in “The Last Samurai,” recently responded to criticisms of the 2003 film’s alleged portrayal of the “white savior” trope. “I didn’t think of it like that,” Watanabe said. “I just thought we had the opportunity to depict…
· Grace Kim
Baymax returns to San Fransokyo in new trailer for ‘Big Hero 6’ sequel series
Disney released a new trailer for their “Big Hero 6” animated spinoff series “Baymax!” The company also announced that the six-episode series will be released to Disney Plus on June 29. Baymax is coming back to save the streets of San Fransokyo. The adorable health companion AI…
· Khier Casino
58-year-old missing man found to have had ‘quick and painless passing’ in San Jose
A 58-year-old man who went missing in San Jose, California, was found to have died “peacefully and quickly” last weekend. Ching-Fu “Peter” Lan was reported missing after he was last seen driving his car in Cupertino at 1 p.m. on May 14. His death was confirmed by his son, Kevin…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group CLC officially disbanded by Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment officially announced today the disbandment of the South Korean girl group CLC and the termination of their fan club forum CLC U Cube. The company’s official statement reads: “Hello, this is Cube Entertainment. First, we would like to extend our deepest…
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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.