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· Grace Kim
Arden Cho, original Cabbage Merchant join cast of live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Arden Cho has reportedly joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” as June the bounty hunter. June was first introduced towards the end of Season 1 of the original Nickelodeon series as a tracker hired by Zuko to hunt down Aang…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ reveals the truth behind the 2018 Thai cave rescue
Ron Howard’s latest film “Thirteen Lives” is based on the real-life rescue mission of 12 boys and their soccer coach who were trapped in a cave in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, on June 23, 2018. Howard’s film reveals the never-before-reported truth behind how the divers were…
· Jane Nam
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait
Despite strong threats of retaliation from China over recent months, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) finally landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, declaring America’s “unwavering commitment” to democracy. Her arrival in Taiwan makes her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand’s fugitive Red Bull heir still wanted for 2012 fatal hit and run charge, which may soon expire
Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, Thailand’s Red Bull heir and the man who killed a police officer in a hit-and-run incident in 2012, is still wanted for one remaining charge. Yoovidhya struck and killed the officer with his Ferrari while speeding through Thong Lor in Bangkok on Sept.…
· William Yuk
Japanese author behind ‘Bullet Train’ responds to whitewashing criticism: The characters are ‘not real people’
Japanese novelist Kotaro Isaka recently responded to backlash against the decision to cast non-Japanese actors in “Bullet Train,” the Hollywood adaptation of his 2010 novel “Maria Beetle.” The film has been criticized for undermining its cultural inspirations by casting white…
· Grace Kim
Bae Suzy, Yang Se-jong star in ‘Crash Landing on You’ director’s new drama ‘The Girl Downstairs’
Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong have reportedly begun filming for the upcoming Netflix K-drama “The Girl Downstairs.” The series is based on the Naver webtoon “Lee Doona!” which centers around a former K-pop idol, Lee Doo-na (Bae), who retires from the cutthroat industry in order to…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop boy group Seventeen teams up with UNESCO for youth education campaign
K-pop group Seventeen and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) announced the launch of their global campaign #GoingTogether. The endeavor aims to raise awareness about the future of youth education, marking the second time Seventeen has worked with the KNCU after…
· Carl Samson
‘You f*cking ch*nk piece of sh*t!’: New York state Sen. John Liu receives anti-Asian voicemail
New York State Sen. John Liu shared a racist, expletive-laden voicemail that allegedly greeted him when he came to work on Monday, showing that even elected officials are not spared from being the targets of anti-Asian slurs. Liu, who is Taiwanese American, purportedly received…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS announces return of ‘Run BTS’ web series in new trailer
BTS shared a new trailer on Monday announcing the return of their web series “Run BTS.” The special episode will air on WeVerse and VLive on Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. KST and on YouTube at 11 p.m. KST. The K-pop superstars’ beloved web series returns after a 10-month break, with the new…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai man, 60, steals soap bars to go to jail and end his starvation on the streets
Phichit, a 60-year-old Thai man, purposely stole soap bars from a pharmacy in Bangkok in hopes of getting arrested and ending his hunger on the streets. He said it is preferable to go to jail, where he will at least be served three meals a day. Although there is a video of…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese apparel company designs T-shirt that repels ramen stains made by even the messiest slurpers
A Japanese apparel company has designed a t-shirt meant to resist ramen stains. The company released a demonstration video where a man wearing a white T-shirt with ramen stains pours some water on the shirt and wipes off the stains with a napkin. Pricing and availability have…
· William Yuk
Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi reunite to create a beautifully animated and scored trailer for Ghibli Park
As preparations for the grand opening of the highly anticipated Ghibli Park are ramping up, the acclaimed animation studio shared a trailer for the park on Twitter. The clip depicts a host of some of the most beloved Studio Ghibli characters riding the Cat Train, which was…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group Nmixx covers Rainbow’s 2009 hit ‘Kiss’
Nmixx released a cover Sunday of the 2009 song “Kiss” by former K-pop girl group Rainbow. In partnership with Warner Music Korea, the cover is part of an ongoing series on YouTube called “Re:born Project,” which features various Korean artists’ renditions of hit songs. Nmixx and…
· Rebecca Moon
Sportsmanship of Malaysian badminton coach who lent his shoes to rival Jamaican player hailed online
When a Jamaican badminton player’s shoes were damaged during a match at the Commonwealth Games 2022, a rival Malaysian coach lended the player his shoes. A video of the moment was uploaded to Twitter on Saturday, with many calling it a “display of sportsmanship.” The Jamaican…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vietnamese married couple and gunman dead after W.Va. nail salon shooting
Patrick Wayne Cater, 52, opened fire at Jo’s Nails & Spa in West Virginia on July 28 and fatally shot Khuyen Van Le, 45, and Phi Anh Le, 40. The victims were a Vietnamese married couple who were reportedly coworkers at the salon. Two Summersville officers opened fire at the…
· Ryan General
Nancy Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan on Asia trip despite China’s threats
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi excluded Taiwan when she announced on Sunday that she will visit Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan for her Asia trip. President Joe Biden and other administration officials had earlier warned against her visit due to concerns about…
· Ryan General
Miss America Emma Broyles shares ‘incredible experience’ of flying with Air Force Thunderbirds
Korean American Miss America titleholder Emma Broyles, 21, was selected to participate in the U.S. Air Force’s recent flight performance practice, where she was given the opportunity to fly in an F-16 Thunderbird. On Friday, the beauty queen joined the Air Force Thunderbirds as…
· Carl Samson
‘Asian American frontline worker is NOT afraid’: SF Walgreens employee follows thief while calling him out
An Asian employee at a San Francisco Walgreens has raised both praise and concern for following a man as he allegedly stole items off their shelves. Cellphone video shows the worker, identified only as Mary, trailing and calling out the alleged thief who stuffed products into…
· Daniel Anderson
Blackpink to ‘Born Pink’: New music announcement trailer drops
K-pop superstars Blackpink dropped a new announcement trailer on Sunday which included a time frame for their upcoming music, new album and world tour. The trailer, titled “Born Pink,” is 30 seconds long and reveals that a pre-release from the group is coming this month. A new…
· Carl Samson
‘Got to get my nails done by the ch*nks’: Queens College official accused of using anti-Asian slur
Deborah Huggins, who was recently appointed Queens College’s interim public safety director in New York City, allegedly called College President Frank Wu a “ch*nk” and referenced “corona,” according to an ongoing petition. Huggins allegedly made the remark after Wu became the…
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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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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.