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· Chandler Treon
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ fan film by members of Netflix live-action stunt team raises expectations
A live-action fan film inspired by “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has raised expectations for Netflix’s own adaptation of the beloved series. In the minute-long clip from video creator and stunt coordinator Ken Do, Diana Tsoy plays blind earthbending master Toph as she takes on…
· Michelle De Pacina
PBS Kids’ ‘Work It Out Wombats!’ aims to help young children embrace diversity [interview]
The animated STEM series “Work It Out Wombats!,” which debuted on PBS Kids last month, follows a trio of marsupial siblings — Malik, Zadie and Zeke — who live with their grandmother in a diverse “Treeborhood.” The episodes, which include two 11-minute stories, focus on providing…
· Bryan Ke
VA school district responds to AG’s demand they cease ‘illegal discrimination’ against Asian students
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system has responded to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ demands for it to cease its “illegal discrimination” against Asian and white students. An FCPS email sent to Cooper Middle School parents, as well as other FCPS parents,…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double on the plate and tossed four scoreless innings to help Japan win against China at Thursday’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) opening. Tens of thousands of spectators cheered for Ohtani, 28, at the Tokyo Dome in his…
· Isa Peralta
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ final trailer features Rainbow Road from ‘Mario Kart’
Universal Pictures and animation company Illumination have released the final trailer for the upcoming “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” In the minute-and-a-half video, which was shared on Friday, Bowser (voiced by Jack Black) can be heard presenting an empowering speech about…
· Iris Jung
Lucy Liu on being a trailblazer in Hollywood: ‘I never saw a ceiling’
Lucy Liu revealed her take on Asian representation in Hollywood and her support for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) in a new interview published on Thursday. Liu — who is known for her iconic roles in “Charlie’s Angels,” “Kill Bill” and “Kung Fu Panda” — spoke…
· Carl Samson
‘Banh MY?’: Food blogger sparks outrage for whitewashing a Vietnamese dish — again
Two years after drawing a massive backlash for putting her own spin on Vietnam’s national dish, phở, food blogger Tieghan Gerard is under fire once again for tinkering with another Vietnamese favorite. This time, the influencer behind Half Baked Harvest is accused of culturally…
· Iris Jung
‘Simulant’ trailer: Simu Liu joins AI in the fight for consciousness in upcoming sci-fi thriller
The trailer for upcoming sci-fi thriller “Simulant,” starring Jordana Brewster, Robbie Amell, Sam Worthington and Simu Liu, was released on Wednesday. Formerly titled “Hello People,” the April Mullen-directed film centers on Faye (Brewster) as she attempts to cope with the death…
· Michelle De Pacina
HelloFresh drops Thai coconut milk due to monkey slave labor
Germany-based meal delivery company HelloFresh will stop selling coconut milk sourced from Thailand due to the country’s use of monkey slave labor. In November last year, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called for a worldwide boycott of Thai producers of…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese TV host Jacky Wu says he was paid $115,000 for 2 photos at a wedding
Taiwanese TV host Jacky Wu recently revealed that a wealthy Chinese couple once paid $115,000 for him to appear at their extravagant wedding and take pictures with him. The 60-year-old veteran presenter told the jaw-dropping story in a Feb. 20 episode of his variety show “Super…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix cooks up first trailer for Thai culinary thriller ‘Hunger’
Netflix has released the official trailer for its original Thai-language dramatic thriller, “Hunger.” “Hunger” stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, also known as Aokbab, as a hawker stall cook who chases her dreams in the competitive world of fine dining. Aokbab gained…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai billionaire’s son accused of assaulting and biting woman he met on dating app
The son of a Thai billionaire is accused of terrorizing and assaulting a woman he met on a dating app in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. The 22-year-old man, identified as Khittiphot, allegedly beat the 28-year-old woman during sex and sadistically bit her legs, fingers, face and…
· Michelle De Pacina
House containing pile of over 1,000 dead abandoned dogs found in South Korea
Over 1,000 dead dogs were found piled on top of each other on the grounds of a house in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Police are investigating a man in his 60s who took in abandoned dogs and starved them to death.
· Iris Jung
Rare footage captures majestic tigress and three cubs in Thai rainforest
A tigress and three cubs were captured on camera in a 20-second video uploaded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Thursday. The wildlife conservation nonprofit noted that the video was taken in western Thailand only a few months ago.
· Ryan General
Manga author with ‘zero’ drawing talent to launch Japan’s first fully AI-drawn manga
A Japanese manga author who said he has “absolutely zero” drawing talent is set to launch a science fiction manga title entirely drawn by artificial intelligence. The author, who uses the pseudonym Rootport, used the viral AI tool Midjourney to create “Cyberpunk: Peach John,”…
· Carl Samson
Man arrested in gruesome double-murder of NYC nail salon owner and her friend
A man has been arrested in connection with the brutal slaying of a New York nail salon owner and her friend in the Bronx around 10 months ago. Jahmel Sanders, 30, was identified as one of the suspects involved in the double-murder case, which came to light with the discovery of…
· Ines Shin
Thai man sentenced to 2 years prison for selling cartoon duck calendars
On Tuesday, the Taling Chan Criminal Court sentenced a man to two years in jail for the distribution of calendars containing cartoon ducks that allegedly mock Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X. The 26-year-old, whom the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights…
· Daniel Anderson
Kakao makes near-$1 billion tender offer for SM Entertainment in challenge to Hybe
South Korean tech giant Kakao has announced a bid to acquire up to 35% of SM Entertainment shares, which, if successful, would make them the K-pop company’s largest shareholder. Kakao issued a regulatory filing on Monday that offered $114.40 per share, for a total value of…
· Ines Shin
S. Korean intelligence reveals new details about Kim Jong-un’s daughter
New details about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s three children have emerged. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) held a closed-door meeting with lawmakers on Tuesday to discuss information regarding Kim’s family, including his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, who has made…
· Daniel Anderson
Amazon Prime Video drops ‘Citadel’ trailer starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Amazon Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for “Citadel,” a high-budget spy series starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden. Created by the Russo Brothers, the “Citadel” franchise will notably be launching international spin-offs with Indian, Mexican and…
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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.