person
Search
ai
Articles
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai princess’ health crisis sparks national discussion on future of country’s monarchy
The health crisis of Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has sparked national discussion on the future of Thailand’s monarchy. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, also known as “Princess Bha” in Thailand, collapsed on Dec. 14 while training her dogs in Nakhon Ratchasima in Bangkok.
· Ryan General
Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa tops fan voting for NFL Pro Bowl Games
Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa was the top-voted player by NFL fans for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, the NFL announced. The Hawaiian quarterback of Samoan heritage, who has thrown for a career-best 3,238 yards this season, received 306,861 votes following the conclusion of fan…
· Iris Jung
Videos show aftermath of Hawaiian Airlines flight turbulence that injured 36
En route from Phoenix to Honolulu, a Hawaiian Airlines flight encountered extreme turbulence that injured 36 passengers. The event occurred at 10:35 a.m. on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35, an Airbus 330, about 15 to 30 minutes before landing. Ten crew members and 278 passengers…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian doctor to take ‘legal action’ against commenters sexualizing her newborn daughter
Dr. Amalina Bakri, a Malaysian doctor based in the United Kingdom, revealed her plans to take legal action against people who left inappropriate comments targeting her 9-month-old daughter. Bakri, who rose to fame for her public health advocacy, said that the highly disturbing…
· Michelle De Pacina
Warship sinks in Gulf of Thailand, leaving 5 dead and 24 missing
A Royal Thai Navy warship with over 105 people aboard sank in the Gulf of Thailand, leaving five passengers dead and 24 passengers missing. The HTMS Sukhothai, a 252-foot-long corvette that had been in service for 35 years, was struck by harsh waves and heavy winds on Sunday…
· Ryan General
150-year wait to get a green card: Indian H1B visa holders hold protest in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley tech workers from India held a demonstration in front of Representative Zoe Lofgren's (D, CA-19) home in San Jose, California, on Dec. 17 to demand better means for securing a green card. Tech startups use H1B visas to legally hire skilled foreign workers, but the…
· Carl Samson
Elaine Chao declines to comment on Trump’s ‘Coco Chow’ attack
Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has refused to talk about former President Donald Trump’s “Coco Chow” attack, according to reports. Trump made headlines in early October after referring to Chao as “Coco Chow” in a rant against her husband, Senate Minority Leader…
· Carl Samson
Pfizer beats suit claiming anti-Asian, anti-white discrimination in fellowship program
A federal lawsuit alleging that pharmaceutical company Pfizer is discriminating against Asian and white applicants for a coveted fellowship program has reportedly been tossed by a judge. Do No Harm, a Virginia-based nonprofit composed of medical professionals, sued Pfizer in…
· Bryan Ke
’Hentai,’ ‘Japanese’ are most-searched terms on Pornhub in 2022
Popular porn-streaming website Pornhub’s ninth Year-in-Review revealed that “hentai” is the site’s most-searched term for the second year in a row. A Dec. 8 press release published by the online porn giant unveiled that “hentai” was closely followed by “Japanese.” The former…
· Carl Samson
China insists Manchester protester broke into consulate, vows ‘strong’ countermeasures against UK
China on Thursday accused the United Kingdom of political manipulation regarding the Manchester consulate incident, promising “strong and forceful countermeasures” if London continues. In a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin maintained that the…
· Isa Peralta
New ‘Barbie’ teaser trailer spoofs ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ features a dancing Simu Liu
Before you read: Simu Liu reveals that script for his upcoming project ‘Barbie’ was one of the best his agent ever read Simu Liu revealed to play 1 of 3 versions of Ken in upcoming ‘Barbie’ film A new teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action “Barbie” movie, which will feature…
· Bryan Ke
‘Unacceptable’: TikToker gets slammed for complaining about Kuala Lumpur International Airport in viral video
TikTok users have slammed a Greek travel vlogger after he complained about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Andreas Tomazou uploaded a video about the airport on TikTok on Wednesday.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese billionaire arrested in London over SF bribery scandal posts $18.4 million bail
A Chinese billionaire allegedly connected to the San Francisco corruption scandal that has rocked the city since 2020 has been arrested in London. Property developer Zhang Li, the co-founder of debt-stricken Guangzhou-based R&F Properties, was arrested on Nov. 30 and put on…
· Editorial Staff
Netflix drops trailer for new K-drama ‘The Glory’ starring Song Hye-kyo
Before you read: Netflix teases revenge K-drama ‘The Glory,’ starring Song Hye-kyo Song Hye-kyo set to star in upcoming Netflix original drama ‘The Glory’ by Kim Eun-sook Netflix has recently released the official trailer for “The Glory,” an upcoming revenge K-drama starring…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix drops trailer for ‘Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight’ Season 2
“Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight” is back for a second season with new characters, more adventures and everyone’s favorite giant panda. IGN debuted the show’s Season 2 trailer and shared casting news on Wednesday.
· Ryan General
‘Last Hawaiian princess’ Abigail Kawānanakoa dies at 96
Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa, who was referred to by locals as the "last princess" of Hawaii, died on Sunday night at the age of 96. Kawānanakoa’s death was announced by Hailama Farden of Hale O Nā Aliʻi O Hawaiʻi, a royal Hawaiian society, at the front gate of Iolani…
· Isa Peralta
Wong Kar-wai x Heaven by Marc Jacobs capsule collection salutes the director’s most iconic movies
Fans of iconic Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai can now show their appreciation for his most beloved titles by wearing Marc Jacobs’ latest drop. Heaven by Marc Jacobs, a direct-to-consumer line from the American design label, is now selling a capsule collection of ready-to-wear…
· Carl Samson
Las Vegas man sentenced for shooting Chinatown waiter 11 times
Rashawn Gaston-Anderson, 24, was sentenced on Monday to seven-to-18 years in prison for shooting Las Vegas Chinatown restaurant worker Chengyan Wang on Dec. 20, 2021. Wang, a Chinese migrant worker, was deep-cleaning Shanghai Taste in the 4200 block of Spring Mountain Road when…
· Ryan General
‘Too old to work in China:’ 50-yr-old flight attendant learns new languages to land foreign airline job
Social media users are commending a Chinese flight attendant who secured a job at an international airline at age 50 after improving her English and studying Finnish. The woman, surnamed Hu, revealed online that she was forced to look for a new employer after losing her previous…
· Carl Samson
‘Chinese Zodiac Killer’ pleads guilty to mailing threatening letters
Before you read: ‘Chinese Zodiac Killer’ who claimed to eat his victims is arrested by the FBI ‘Chinese Zodiac Killer’ revealed to be school bus driver with multiple guns, messages for the FBI at home A New York man who called himself the “Chinese Zodiac Killer” in threatening…
Answer
BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
Open
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.
Results
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.