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· Bryan Ke
Singaporeans disagree with Japanese TikToker who claims ‘chope-ing’ is unique to Japan
A viral video posted by Japanese TikToker Matcha Samurai was flooded with comments from several Singaporeans who disagreed that “chope-ing,” the act of claiming a table in a food court by placing items on it, is unique to Japan. The clip, which was posted on Monday, has already…
· Grace Kim
New Korean horror series ‘Parasyte: The Grey’ underway at Netflix by Yeon Sang-ho of ‘Hellbound,’ ‘Train To Busan’
Yeon Sang-ho, the writer and director behind the Korean horror hits “Hellbound,” “Train To Busan” and “Peninsula,” is returning to Netflix with a new horror series based on a Japanese manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Ryu Yong-jae, a screenwriter for Netflix’s “Money Heist: Korea – Joint…
· Rebecca Moon
Thai couple leave their snail dinner $28,000 richer
A Thai couple at a local BBQ restaurant in Phayao, Thailand, discovered a rare 1 million baht (approximately $27,747) pearl inside of a snail. On Thursday, while celebrating the girlfriend’s birthday, the couple discovered the expensive Melo pearl while eating grilled spotted…
· Grace Kim
Simu Liu takes on new villain role opposite Jennifer Lopez in upcoming Netflix film ‘Atlas’
Simu Liu is set to play the antagonist role opposite Jennifer Lopez in a new Netflix film titled “Atlas.” Set in the future, the film follows a woman named Atlas as she fights to save the world from a rogue artificial intelligence soldier who’s made it their mission to wipe out…
· Rebecca Moon
Taiwanese boy banned from Douyin for calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a ‘fatty’
In an interview with the YouTube channel 486 Street Polls, a Taiwanese boy revealed that he was banned from Douyin for calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a “fatty.” The boy was asked for his opinion on China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying’s comment about Taiwan…
· Carl Samson
Japanese American National Museum premieres cancer-battling director’s film on pains of WWII incarceration camps
Written and directed by Paul Daisuke Goodman, “No No Girl” centers on a Japanese American family uncovering their forgotten history in the incarceration camps of World War II. Goodman, 30, developed the film thinking about his own grandfather, who was incarcerated at the Rohwer…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hyundai and Kia recall more than 280,000 vehicles over fears they could catch fire
South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have issued recalls for more than 280,000 vehicles over fire risks due to faulty wiring. Owners of model year 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles were alerted to park their cars outdoors and away from buildings after…
· Rebecca Moon
Korean entertainment CEO allegedly forced female trainees to send him risqué photos every week
An investigation has been launched into Lee Sul, the CEO of South Korean entertainment agency LPA Entertainment, who allegedly forced female trainees to send photos of themselves solely in their underwear every week. A complaint filed in June stated that Lee collected “body…
· Grace Kim
American live-action adaptation of ‘Sailor Moon’ uncovered by YouTuber
YouTuber Ray Mona has uncovered the full pilot for an American live-action adaptation of “Sailor Moon” decades after it was made and scrapped in the 1990s. Fans have been on the lookout for the full pilot ever since snippets of it were stitched together for a promotional music…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vigil and rally held for Lili Xu, beloved dentist shot to death in Oakland’s Little Saigon
Lili Xu, a 60-year-old dentist in Oakland’s Chinatown, was killed in an attempted robbery in Oakland, California, on Aug. 21. The incident has sparked outrage among community members in the Little Saigon neighborhood, prompting organizers to hold a Stop Asian Hate rally in…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump lashes out at his ‘crazy’ former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao
Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to call his former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao “crazy” and accuse her and her family of working to “get rich on China.” Trump also criticized Chao’s husband, Senate Minority Leader Mitch…
· Carl Samson
Indonesian university apologizes for discriminating against non-binary new student
Hasanuddin University, located in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province, has come under fire after a viral video showed a faculty member dismiss a new student for identifying as non-binary. Law Faculty Deputy Dean Hasrul allegedly called out Muhammad Nabil Arif Adhitya for…
· Rebecca Moon
Salon owner in Thailand accused of killing couple in front of their child over haircut is released on bail
A salon owner in Thailand who allegedly murdered a couple in front of their young daughter after they complained about a haircut on Saturday has been released on bail. The Pathum Thani Provincial Court granted bail to the 51-year-old man on the condition that he wear an…
· Daniel Anderson
GOT7’s Jay B releases new single ‘Rocking Chair’ under new label
GOT7 leader and soloist Jay B dropped his new single “Rocking Chair” on Tuesday. This is his first music project with CDNZA Records following his departure from H1GHR Music last month. Back in May, GOT7 returned to the music scene with a music video for their single “NANANA” off…
· Michelle De Pacina
Suspect in California Taiwanese church mass shooting pleads not guilty
David Wenwei Chou, the 68-year-old Las Vegas man accused of firing multiple rounds at the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in California in May, has pleaded not guilty. He was previously charged with one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder with hate crime…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian woman, 60, dies after being shot multiple times during attempted robbery in Oakland’s Little Saigon
A 60-year-old Asian woman was killed in an attempted robbery in Oakland, California, on Sunday afternoon. She was inside a parked vehicle with a friend when the gunman approached them. Police are currently searching for the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident has…
· Carl Samson
Man accused of sucker punching victim into coma in NYC is rearrested after originally walking free without bail
Van Phu Bui, 55, was released without bail after allegedly sucker punching 52-year-old Jesus Cortes in a random attack in the Bronx, New York City, on Aug. 12. The incident left Cortes with a fractured skull, a broken cheekbone and brain bleeding for which he was placed in a…
· Michelle De Pacina
24-year-old woman fatally shot in the head at Chinatown bus stop in Hawaii
A 24-year-old woman was fatally shot at a Chinatown bus stop in Honolulu, Hawaii, shortly after 11 p.m. on Aug. 19. The woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition. She later died at around 2:30 a.m. the next day. The case, which was first investigated as attempted…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American man sentenced to 45 days in jail for role in Jan. 6 riot
Kene Brian Lazo was sentenced to 45 days in jail on Thursday for his role during the Capitol Hill riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The FBI arrested Lazo in Norfolk, Virgina, on May 28, 2021, and he had his first court appearance the following month. Lazo was charged with Knowingly Entering…
· Bryan Ke
Republican Indiana governor is latest US official to visit Taiwan
Gov. Eric Holcomb (R-IN) announced his arrival in Taiwan and thanked Taiwan’s Director General of the Department of North American Affairs, Douglas Hsu, in a tweet on Sunday. Holcomb led a delegation in Taiwan as part of an “economic development trip" to the self-governing…
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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.