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· Jane Nam
Singaporean photographer claims artist ‘ripped off’ her work, ‘mansplained’ copyright to her
Photographer Jingna Zhang posted on social media that a painter had “ripped off” her photograph and went on to win a cash prize in addition to showcasing their painting at a prestigious international exhibition. In a Twitter thread on Tuesday, Zhang wrote, “Some guy really…
· Jane Nam
BTS reportedly paid for their trip to the White House themselves — fans are not surprised
K-pop sensation BTS reportedly paid out of pocket for their trip to the White House, where they met with President Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate. Washington Post contributor Soo Youn posted on Twitter that the boy band had paid for their visit themselves. “Oh, I asked if BTS…
· Rebecca Moon
New ‘Street Fighter 6’ gameplay trailer showcases return of Chun Li, now voiced by an Asian actor
Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom revealed a new trailer for the upcoming game “Street Fighter 6” at the PlayStation State of Play event on Thursday. The gameplay trailer revealed a new voice actor behind Chun-Li, who has been replaced by Filipino American voice…
· Carl Samson
Dallas mayor calls for anti-violence strategies after Korean hair salon shooting
Weeks after a shooting at a local Korean hair salon, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has called on Dallas City Council for a full briefing on strategies to stop violence. Johnson spoke on the issue in front of 200 members of the Greater Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce at a…
· Iris Jung
New sci-fi kids’ film ‘Maika’ reintroduces character so beloved that some Vietnamese named their children after her
“Maika: The Girl From Another Galaxy” is the first Vietnamese science fiction feature film for children. The sci-fi movie, which was directed by Ham Tran and features an all-Vietnamese cast, follows the galaxy-jumping journey of 8-year-old Hung and his new extraterrestrial…
· Grace Kim
Netflix drops official trailer for culinary competition reboot ‘Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend’
Netflix has released the official trailer for “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.” The latest reboot of the culinary competition will be available on the streaming platform starting June 15. Things are once again heating up in the “Iron Chef” Kitchen Stadium for Netflix’s…
· Rebecca Moon
After divorce, Chinese man sues ex-stepson for $5,200 as compensation for raising him
A man in China is suing his ex-stepson for 35,200 yuan (approximately $5,285) after his stepfather paid for his tuition and living expenses during college. The man filed a lawsuit in March and said the money was used towards his former stepson’s four-year university tuition as…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chicago Bulls show interest in drafting 7’2” Filipino NBA prospect Kai Sotto
Kai Sotto, a 7-foot-2-inch Filipino NBA prospect, has piqued the interest of the Chicago Bulls, who invited him to a private workout. The 20-year-old previously worked out with the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. He is also scheduled to workout with the…
· Daniel Anderson
New ‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ trailer reveals new legendaries, professors and a multiplayer function
The Pokémon Company dropped the second trailer for their upcoming games “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet,” set to release on Nov. 18. The trailer shows off the two new legendary Pokémon, new professors and Pokémon, a new rival and an open-world multiplayer function. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man injures three women in two separate attacks at Chicago Chinatown train station
A man who injured three women in two separate attacks at CTA Red Line platforms on Wednesday was taken into custody and was brought to the Jackson Park Hospital for a mental health evaluation. The 29-year-old suspect stabbed a 22-year-old woman in the face with a sharp object…
· Rebecca Moon
Singaporean TikToker explains why sharing plane ticket photos on social media poses serious risks
A performance coach on TikTok explained why people should not post photos of their plane tickets to social media. Some of the potential risks include exposure of passport numbers and the last four digits of the credit card used to purchase the ticket. The TikToker warned that…
· Carl Samson
25-year-old college dropout is now the world’s youngest self-made billionaire
Alexandr Wang, 25, co-founder of Scale, is now the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. Based in San Francisco, Scale aims to help companies generate high-quality data for artificial intelligence applications. Wang co-founded the startup in 2016 as an MIT freshman during…
· Ryan General
Victoria’s Secret pays $8.3 million to 1,250 laid-off Thai workers in landmark settlement
Victoria’s Secret paid $8.3 million to over 1,250 laid-off garment workers in Thailand in a landmark settlement. “We regret they were not ultimately in a position to conclude this matter on their own so to ensure the workers received their full severance amounts owed, Victoria’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
British man convicted of 2014 murder of Thai woman found dismembered in suitcase
Shane Kenneth Looker, 51, was sentenced to eight years in prison by a court in Thailand on Tuesday for killing Laxami Manochat, a 27-year-old sex worker, in a hotel room before disposing of her body. Police discovered Manochat’s dismembered body inside Looker’s red suitcase,…
· Editorial Staff
Taiwanese cheer as ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ restores Taiwan flag after alleged removal for Chinese censors
“Top Gun: Maverick” has restored the Taiwanese and Japanese flags seen in the original film that were replaced with fabricated designs in earlier trailers for the hit sequel. The decision to replace the imagery was allegedly in response to Chinese censors, notorious for banning…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino archbishop who some claimed had the ability to be in 2 places at once moves closer to sainthood
Pope Francis recognized the “heroic virtue” of Filipino Archbishop Teofilo Camomot, who some claim had the ability to be in two places at the same time. Camomot, who was born on March 3, 1914, became a priest in 1941 before being consecrated as a bishop in 1955. He was known in…
· Bryan Ke
Rui Hachimura’s ‘Black Samurai’ sneaker and apparel collab collection with Jordan Brand is on fire
Japanese NBA star and Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura and Jordan Brand have released a collection of sweaters, shirts and footwear inspired by Hachimura’s Japanese roots. The now sold-out Rui Hachimura x Jordan Brand collection, called “Black Samurai,” is…
· Bryan Ke
Thai YouTuber wows internet with huge origami city and working train system made entirely of paper
Darunbhop Puangsombat, 29, became an online star after making a miniature paper city with different structures, from police stations and apartment buildings to restaurants and a functional train system. The YouTuber took almost a year to finish his project, which was designed…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk says recession is ‘a good thing,’ billionaires make people ‘happy’
Elon Musk said in a series of tweets last week that it is “morally wrong and dumb” to use the word “billionaire” as a pejorative. The claims came after Musk, 50, opened a poll on Twitter on Friday to ask his 95.7 million followers who they trust less: politicians or…
· Rebecca Moon
Taiwanese diners who legally changed their names to ‘Salmon’ to get free sushi discover they can’t undo it
Some of the 331 people who legally changed their names for a two-day promotion that gave free sushi are are now unable to reverse the changes. The restaurant chain Sushiro ran the promotion in March 2021, resulting in hundreds of Taiwanese people paying a fee to legally change…
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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.