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· Chandler Treon
Twitter users criticize list of top food destinations for ranking US over China, Thailand
Before you read: Gordon Ramsay names Laos and Vietnam as world’s top food destinations In food travel guide TasteAtlas’ most recent ranking of the world’s best cuisines, 16 Asian countries made the Top 50.
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ says he’s afraid others will think he’s ‘weird’
Before you read: Japanese man spends $15,700 on dog costume to fulfill lifelong dream of transforming into an animal Months after shelling out thousands of dollars on a customized dog costume to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a canine, a Japanese man has raised concerns…
· Iris Jung
Thai Smile Airways apologizes for viral in-flight altercation
A video of passengers fighting on a flight over a reclining seat went viral on Wednesday, prompting a formal apology by the airline the next day. In the video, one male passenger can be seen verbally arguing with an increasing number of men. Although a female crew member…
· Editorial Staff
‘An insult to life itself’: Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki condemns AI art
A clip of legendary Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki reacting to artificial intelligence (AI) art has reentered online discourse surrounding the technology’s surge in popularity. The video originally appeared in a 2016 NHK documentary series by Kaku Arukawa, which…
· Iris Jung
BTS’s J-Hope makes viral appearance at airport on his way to NYC for New Year’s Eve solo performance
Before you read: BTS’ J-Hope joins lineup of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in Times Square Before leaving for New York City to perform on New Year’s Eve, BTS’ J-Hope’s adorable greetings to fans (ARMY) went viral on Twitter.
· Iris Jung
‘KLIA Karen’ goes viral for berating airline staff in Kuala Lumpur
A short clip of a foreign tourist berating an airline staff member at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has gone viral on TikTok. Uploaded on Tuesday by TikTok user Yully Lee (@missssssyl), an airline ground staff member, the 16-second clip shows a woman verbally…
· Michelle De Pacina
Tourist dies while taking a selfie on Thailand’s ‘death railway’
An Irish tourist who was born in New Zealand died while trying to take a selfie on Thailand’s “death railway.” Patrick Ward, 45, fell to his death from a moving train in Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand on Tuesday.
· Iris Jung
Studio Ghibli bonsai fountains are here to bring tranquility to your home
Studio Ghibli-themed bonsai fountains are now available for fans to add to their collections. The animation studio’s line of bonsai fountains feature scenes from the films “My Neighbour Totoro,” “Princess Mononoke” and “Spirited Away.” All four fountains are operated via battery…
· Editorial Staff
South Korean man dies due to ‘brain-eating amoeba’
A South Korean man died last week after being infected with “brain-eating amoeba.” Following a four-month stay in Thailand, the man, who was in his 50s, returned to his home country on Dec. 10, according to local media.
· Carl Samson
Celebrity-backed nonprofit shuts down after being sued for helping release serial offender who shot Las Vegas waiter 11 times
Before you read: ‘Loyal’ Chinese restaurant worker shot multiple times trying to protect business from armed robber No bail for Las Vegas man accused of shooting Chinatown restaurant worker 11 times Man accused of shooting restaurant waiter 11 times found not competent to stand…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Inventor of email’ asks Elon Musk how he can apply to be Twitter CEO
Indian American entrepreneur V. A. Shiva Ayyadurai, who claims to have “invented email,” has shown interest in becoming Twitter’s new CEO. Days after current Twitter CEO Elon Musk said that he will be stepping down “as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job,”…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese farmer uses AI to save hundreds of newborn goats
A man who once worked in the finance industry in Shanghai now uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help reduce the mortality rate of goats giving birth. Huang Zhen, a 39-year-old graduate of Shanghai’s East China University of Political Science and Law, bought 50 acres of land…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Eileen Gu among 5 highest-paid female athletes of 2022
Three female athletes of Asian descent — Emma Raducanu, Eileen Gu and Naomi Osaka — have reached the top five of Forbes’ list of highest-paid female athletes in 2022. Published on Thursday, the list named Osaka, 25, as this year’s highest-paid female athlete with total earnings…
· Carl Samson
Self-proclaimed ‘slave master’ spews anti-Asian, anti-gay hate against TikTokers at California In-N-Out
Before you read: Anti-Asian hate crimes up by 342% in 2021, new data shows
· Editorial Staff
‘Chainsaw Man’ fan creates petition demanding remake
Before you read: Trailer: Highly anticipated ‘Chainsaw Man’ anime promises dark, surreal trip full of gore ‘Chainsaw Man’ revs up the gore in bloody new trailer that announces Oct. anime adaptation premiere A dissatisfied “Chainsaw Man” fan has created an online petition to…
· Ines Shin
‘Nobody Like U’ from ‘Turning Red’ fails to make Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song
Before you read: ‘It just felt good to be seen’: ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town on Asian representation in Pixar’s new movie Pixar’s hit song “Nobody Like U” from “Turning Red,” written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, did not make the cut for the Oscars shortlist for Best…
· Editorial Staff
Simu Liu shares 2022 highlights, lowlights in Subtle Asian Traits Facebook post
In a now-viral Facebook post, Simu Liu reflected on 2022 with a list of achievements and struggles. Liu, 33, took to Facebook on Friday to “share some highlights, lowlights and insights.”
· Carl Samson
UNC-Chapel Hill removes racial criterion for fellowship program limited to BIPOC amid civil rights complaint
After a civil rights complaint, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) removed a fellowship program criterion that excluded white applicants, according to reports. The program, known as the Fellowship for Exploring Research in Nutrition, initially…
· Isa Peralta
Teaser trailer drops for Netflix sci-fi film ‘Jung_E’ by Yeon Sang-ho of ‘Hellbound,’ ‘Train To Busan’
Netflix has dropped the teaser trailer for “Jung_E,” an upcoming film directed by South Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho. According to the streaming giant, the upcoming film will be set “in a post-apocalyptic near-future” and focus on a researcher at an artificial intelligence (AI)…
· Iris Jung
Tickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park will soon be available via an official English website
International visitors will be able to purchase Ghibli Park tickets via an official English-language website at the start of 2023. Tickets will be made available on Jan. 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) through Ghibli Park’s official international website for…
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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.