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· Daniel Anderson
‘American Born Chinese’ official trailer includes appearances from Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu and Ke Huy Quan
Disney+ dropped the official trailer for its upcoming original series “American Born Chinese” on Friday. The two-minute trailer features several familiar faces, including Daniel Wu as Sun Wu Kong, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong and…
· Editorial Staff
Jason Momoa destroys the Vatican in new ‘Fast X’ trailer
A new official trailer for “Fast & Furious 10,” also known as “Fast X,” features Jason Momoa as Dante Reyes, a sadistic show-off and the upcoming film’s main antagonist. The trailer, which was shared on Thursday, features several familiar faces, such as Vin Diesel, Michelle…
· Carl Samson
Hate crime charges dropped against man who attacked Filipino family in Hollywood
A California judge has dropped hate crime charges against a man accused of attacking a Filipino American family in North Hollywood last year. Nicholas Weber will instead proceed to trial to face only two counts of felony battery, which he pleaded not guilty to in July.
· Ines Shin
Chinese actor Jiang Mengjie applauded for speaking out about upskirting blackmail
Chinese actor Jiang Mengjie took to Weibo to share with her 8 million followers that she had been blackmailed for an explicit video taken without her permission. On Wednesday, Jiang shared screenshots of the messages purportedly sent by the blackmailer, who threatened to send…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Bill Hader dating again after breaking up in late 2022
Ali Wong and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Bill Hader, who were in a relationship for “at least two months” last year, are dating again. The news of Wong, 41, and Hader, 44, getting back together was recently confirmed by a representative of the “Barry” actor to Entertainment…
· Bryan Ke
‘Lilo and Stitch’ live-action remake accused of whitewashing Nani Pelekai
Disney has been facing heavy criticism due to its recent casting choice for Nani Pelekai, Lilo’s older sister and legal guardian, for the live-action remake of “Lilo and Stitch.” News of the casting was confirmed on Thursday when The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Sydney…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese couple runs up $1,500 in utilities and expenses at Airbnb rental as revenge
A Chinese couple allegedly racked up more than $1,500 in utility fees and other expenses at an Airbnb in South Korea to take revenge on the owner for refusing to cancel their booking. The unidentified couple booked a villa in Seoul for 25 days and paid in full. However, they…
· Michelle De Pacina
World’s 50 richest cities list: Singapore now has more millionaires than Hong Kong
Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong in its population of millionaires, according to a new report. Hong Kong, which previously ranked fourth in the world in 2012, now ranks seventh amongst the 50 richest cities in the world, according to investment migration company Henley &…
· Daniel Anderson
YG Entertainment addresses rumors BLACKPINK’s Rosé dating Kang Dong-won
BLACKPINK’s agency, YG Entertainment, has issued a statement denying the dating rumors between BLACKPINK member Rosé and South Korean actor Kang Dong-won. The rumors started after Rosé, 26, was seen in an April 11 Instagram Story taken at an event with Italian designer and…
· Ryan General
Ross Butler says MMA training is harder than superhero training
Ross Butler recently compared the physicality of playing a superhero in “Shazam!” to becoming a mixed martial artist (MMA) for his latest film, “Perfect Addiction.” The film, which is based on the Wattpad novel of the same name by Claudia Tan, sees Butler in the shoes of an MMA…
· Michelle De Pacina
LA Chinatown tenants rally against 300% increase in rent
Residents at a Chinatown apartment complex in Los Angeles are rallying against a 300% increase in rent. As L.A.’s COVID-era eviction moratorium expired at the end of March, tenants at Hillside Villa marched to Mayor Karen Bass’s home on Friday to seek protection from the huge…
· Ryan General
Video: Japanese ‘fartist’ blows away ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judges
Japanese entertainer Ichikawa Koikuchi left “Britain’s Got Talent” judges impressed with his unique comedy act during the show’s Season 16 opener on Saturday night. The self-proclaimed “fartist” performed a series of acts that involved him farting into a tube, blowing out the…
· Bryan Ke
One of Japan’s most popular soufflé chains comes to Los Angeles
Gram Cafe and Pancakes, a popular Japanese soufflé chain with outlets in countries like Hong Kong and Canada, opened its second United States branch in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County last week. The Japanese chain first opened its L.A. branch on April 8 at the…
· Iris Jung
NYC restaurant named ‘Thai Food Near Me’ goes viral
A Thai restaurant in New York City has gone viral on Twitter for its clever branding. When looking for a bite to eat, it is common for smartphone users to turn to Google and search for food “near me.” One Thai restaurant apparently attempted to take advantage of such search…
· Iris Jung
Man in China jailed for scaring 1,100 chickens to death
A Chinese man, identified as Gu, has been sentenced to six months in prison after scaring over 1,100 of his neighbor’s chickens to death. Gu reportedly snuck into his neighbor’s chicken farm in Hengyang County, Hunan province, using a flashlight to make his way into the adjacent…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese café waitress fired for mixing own blood in cocktails
A waitress from a Japanese café in Hokkaido, Japan, was fired for mixing her own blood in the cocktails she served. The Mondaiji café in Sapporo announced the news on Twitter, saying that they have fired the unidentified woman who made customers drinks — called orikaku, or…
· Ines Shin
The grain of life: How rice is cooked in 6 different Asian countries
As a staple food throughout much of Asia, rice holds significant historical and cultural worth. Language in particular can reveal valuable insights into a country’s history and values, and this is exemplified in the words for “rice” and “meal” in many Asian countries. For…
· Carl Samson
Chinese employee wins year-long paid leave at company dinner
A man in China has become the envy of many after winning a full year of paid leave in a company draw held over the weekend. The lucky winner reportedly works as a manager at the unnamed Shenzhen-based company, which conducted the draw as part of an annual dinner that had been…
· Michelle De Pacina
Attorney of Irvine doctor accused of poisoning husband with drain cleaner says it was meant to kill ants
The attorney of the Irvine dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband with drain cleaner claimed that she was trying to address an ant infestation in their home by pouring the liquid into a cup. Dr. Yue Emily Yu, 45, was arrested on Aug. 4, 2022, on suspicion of poisoning…
· Daniel Anderson
First trailer drops for ‘Gremlins’ animated prequel series set in 1920s Shanghai
HBO Max released the teaser trailer for “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai,” an animated prequel to the “Gremlins” films, on Wednesday. The upcoming series, which was first announced in 2019, takes place in 1920s Shanghai. It features a young Sam Wing, who eventually goes on to…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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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.