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Chinese Athletic Association proposes smoking ban in response to viral chain-smoking marathoner
Before you read: Chinese uncle chain-smokes during 26-mile marathon, beats his own record
· Ryan General
Singapore health experts warn against ‘head-molding’ helmets, ‘mouth-correcting’ tapes promoted by ‘momfluencers’
Medical experts in Singapore are raising the alarm amid the growing popularity of “correction helmets” for children due to the endorsements of “momfluencers” on social media. Content creators focusing on parenting and childcare have reportedly been urging their audience to use…
· Carl Samson
Steve Aoki, BIGBANG’s T.O.P selected to join Japanese billionaire’s SpaceX trip to outer space
Before you read: BIGBANG’s T.O.P might travel to outer space with Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa
· Editorial Staff
Dyson creates headphones with air purifier
Singapore-based technology company Dyson has created the Dyson Zone, a set of air-purifying headphones that target both air and noise pollution. The company revealed its “first step into wearable technology” in a recent press release.
· Chandler Treon
Mike Cabellon claims a third of Asian American roles he auditioned for went to white actors
Before you read: API Actors Mostly ‘Invisible’ With Only 5.9% Landing Speaking Roles in Hollywood, Study Finds
· Isa Peralta
‘Avatar’ director reveals why Nickelodeon show added ‘The Last Airbender’ to title
Italian American animator Giancarlo Volpe, who directed 19 episodes of Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” took to Twitter on Sunday to explain why the hit show needed to add “The Last Airbender” to its title. "In 2004 we learned that we had to change the name of our…
· Isa Peralta
‘Suzume no Tojimari’ from ‘Weathering with You’ director Makoto Shinkai gets US release date
“Suzume no Tojimari,” the latest film helmed by “Weathering with You” and “Your Name” director Makoto Shinkai, will hit U.S. cinemas on April 14, 2023. Crunchyroll is working with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International and Eurozoom to bring “Suzume” to cities…
· Chandler Treon
Singaporean photographer who claimed artist ‘ripped off’ her work loses plagiarism trial
Before you read: Singaporean photographer claims artist ‘ripped off’ her work, ‘mansplained’ copyright to her Luxembourg art exhibit issues response to photographer Jingna Zhang’s accusations of plagiarism A Luxembourg district court ruled on Wednesday that Jeff Dieschburg, the…
· Chandler Treon
South Korean Twitch streamer ‘scared to go live’ after harassers freed on bail
Before you read: S. Korean Twitch streamer calls for action after being harassed while livestreaming in India Livestreamer who filmed Mumbai harassment calls out negative generalizations about India The South Korean Twitch streamer who was filmed being sexually harassed by two…
· Chandler Treon
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ co-creator arrested for insider trading — again
Former Sonic Team lead programmer Yuji Naka has been arrested (again) for alleged insider trading.
· Isa Peralta
‘Itaewon Class’ star Park Seo-joon rumored to play Prince Yan, husband of Captain Marvel
“Itaewon Class” star Park Seo-joon will play Prince Yan, the husband of Captain Marvel, in the 2023 film “The Marvels,” according to an entertainment insider. On Monday, Daniel Richtman told his almost 300,000 Twitter followers that Park, 33, will not be playing Amadeus Cho, the…
· Isa Peralta
BIGBANG’s T.O.P might travel to outer space with Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa
BIGBANG’s T.O.P, 35, is reportedly traveling to outer space with Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa in 2023. The K-pop star will be one of eight people participating in the project #dearmoon, which is spearheaded by Maezawa and Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to reports. The…
· Chandler Treon
First Tibetan American mayor gets advice from Dalai Lama during ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati's first Tibetan American mayor, met the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, on Monday. According to Radio Free Asia, Pureval, 40, called the meeting "an extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." The Cincinnati mayor reportedly asked the Dalai Lama…
· Chandler Treon
‘Alice in Borderland’ Season 2 trailer hints at final death game
Netflix has released a trailer for Season 2 of "Alice in Borderland," boasting expansive new environments, bigger, more dangerous challenges and a first look at what might be the final death game. The trailer opens with zeppelins flying giant face card banners over Tokyo as…
· Isa Peralta
Thai sister bows down to brother who withdrew from school for her to graduate
Thai TikTok user Ying Chanita (@chnitakotchasit) has gone viral on TikTok for bowing down to her older brother who withdrew from school so that she could graduate. In her now-viral video, which was posted on Friday, the 27-year-old sister can be seen dressing her brother in her…
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK named Time Entertainer of the Year 2022
K-pop superstars BLACKPINK have become the first girl group ever to be named TIME Magazine’s Entertainer of the Year. TIME listed a few of the K-pop act’s achievements this year, from their award show debut at the VMAs to their sold-out “Born Pink” world tour. In 2019, TIME…
· Isa Peralta
Teaser trailer drops for Bong Joon Ho’s first film since ‘Parasite”
Warner Bros. has dropped the teaser trailer for "Mickey 17," Bong Joon Ho's first directorial endeavor since his 2019 Oscar-winning film "Parasite." The upcoming sci-fi film's plot follows Mickey7, a dispensable employee who embarks on a suicide mission to colonize the ice world…
· Ryan General
S. Korean soccer heartthrob Cho Gue-sung flooded with daily marriage proposals
South Korean striker Cho Gue-sung, who found global fame at this year’s World Cup, has been on the receiving end of of daily marriage proposals, according to a Korean journalist. Cho, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC during the regular season, was reportedly forced to…
· Isa Peralta
Japan’s World Cup 2022 journey ends after high-stakes penalty shootout against Croatia
Japan’s magical FIFA World Cup 2022 journey has come to an end after a high-stakes penalty shootout with Croatia on Monday. The match, which took place at Al Janoub Stadium in in Al Wakrah, Qatar, saw Japan and Croatia end the first 90 minutes with a 1-1 draw. Daizen Maeda…
· Bryan Ke
Father welcomes son at the airport with Māori Haka in viral video
A father went viral for performing a Māori Haka to welcome his son at the airport. The video was shared on the subreddit r/MadeMeSmile in late August by user u/PM_ME_LADY_SHOULDERS. The Reddit video has received over 34,100 upvotes and more than 1,000 comments, with one user…
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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.