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Anime Expo 2023: Crunchyroll unveils trailers for ‘Solo Leveling’ and more
During the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2023 on Monday, anime fans received a first look at a slew of new show trailers and upcoming announcements. New trailers: A-1 Pictures unveiled a trailer for “Solo Leveling” and revealed a winter release. There was also the…
· Ryan General
S. Korea adds US-born Casey Phair, 16, to Women’s World Cup team
I feel really proud and honored to be given this opportunity. And I’m ready and willing to do whatever it takes to help the country”
· Ryan General
‘China’s Pompeii’ museum showcases skeletal remains locked in eternal embrace
The Lajia site predates Pompeii by over 2,000 years, making it a remarkable glimpse into an even earlier civilization
· Bryan Ke
Chinese scientist who was jailed for creating gene-edited babies proposes controversial new research
He Jiankui, a controversial scientist who was sentenced to three years in prison in China in 2019, recently proposed gene editing to protect people from Alzheimer’s disease. About his idea: He posted his proposal on Twitter on Thursday, describing research involving gene-editing…
· Carl Samson
Scientists accidentally turn humid air into clean energy
A research team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has successfully generated energy out of thin air. How it started: The team first discovered the possibility in 2018 while working on a sensor for air humidity.
· Michelle De Pacina
US warns Americans against traveling to China due to risk of wrongful detention
The U.S. State Department has issued an updated travel advisory to warn Americans to rethink their trips to mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws and the risk of wrongful detention. Counterespionage law: The travel advisory comes after China passed a…
· Bryan Ke
Ailing elephant in Sri Lanka returned to Thailand aboard $530,000 flight
An elephant gifted to Sri Lanka by Thailand more than 20 years ago was safely returned to Thailand for medical treatment and rehabilitation following accusations of mistreatment. Safe return: The male elephant, known in Sri Lanka as Muthu Raja (Pearly King) and Sak Surin (Mighty…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix releases trailer for ‘Happiness for Beginners’ film adaptation featuring Nico Santos
Netflix released the official trailer for its upcoming film “Happiness for Beginners” on Thursday. What it’s about: The film, which is based on Katherine Center’s 2015 novel of the same name, follows Helen (played by Ellie Kemper), a teacher feeling lost in life.
· Carl Samson
Billionaire DoorDash co-founder revealed to be making food deliveries himself
Andy Fang, co-founder of food delivery service DoorDash, is making deliveries out on the streets himself, a report revealed this week. What his roles are: Fang, whose estimated net worth is at $1.1 billion, is one of DoorDash’s co-founders, alongside Tony Xu and Stanley Tang. He…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai woman accused of killing 14 with cyanide faces 80 criminal charges
Police in Thailand have concluded their investigation into Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, the woman accused of murdering 14 people with cyanide. The cyanide serial killer: Sararat, 36, faces about 80 criminal charges, including 14 counts of premeditated murder, for killing 14 people…
· Isa Peralta
”The Hangover’ but kid friendly’: Disney+ releases trailer for original film ‘The Slumber Party’
Disney+ recently released the trailer for its upcoming original movie “The Slumber Party.” What it’s about: The film’s two-minute trailer, which was shared on June 23, shows Megan (played by Darby Camp), Paige (Emmy Liu-Wan) and Veronica (Alex Cooper Cohen) waking up after a…
· Ryan General
Lana Condor praises Anna Cathcart, Lola Tung for ‘crushing it’ as new stars of Jenny Han shows
“I don’t really have any advice for Anna because I think that she’s just so successful. She’s so smart, she’s so prepared all the time”
· Carl Samson
80-year-old California man assaulted, robbed by pair who followed him home from 99 Ranch Market
An 80-year-old Asian man was assaulted, pepper-sprayed and robbed in his home in Rowland Heights, California, in what police say was a follow-home robbery. What happened: On June 4, the man, identified only as Steve, had reportedly just returned from a local 99 Ranch Market to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ancestry releases new database containing historical records from Chinese Exclusion Act era
Ancestry, a genealogy company that keeps historical records, has released a new database containing information from the Chinese exclusion era, which banned Chinese people from immigrating to the U.S. and Canada. The new database: Ancestry digitized half a million records dating…
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman loses leg after it gets stuck in moving walkway at Bangkok airport
A Thai woman’s leg was amputated after it got caught in a travelator at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. What happened: The 57-year-old passenger, who was set to board a flight to southern Nakhon Si Thammarat province, was walking on a travelator in the South Corridor of…
· Carl Samson
Florida woman accused of threatening to run over Asian American woman in racist Maine attack
A Florida woman is facing a civil rights complaint in Maine for allegedly racially attacking and threatening to run over an Asian American woman with her van earlier this month. How it started: Vicki Lush, 66, of St. Port Lucie, got into an argument with the victim at a seafood…
· Iris Jung
‘Stuck waiting to die’: North Koreans give first-hand accounts of starvation, crackdowns in rare interviews
Three North Korean citizens have risked their lives to expose the reality of starvation, crackdowns and disaster in their closed-off country. For several months, the interviewees – whose names have been changed to protect their identity – secretly shared their stories with…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vancouver apologizes after low-income seniors kicked out of Chinatown mall during tai chi session
Vancouver city officials have apologized for kicking out a group of low-income seniors from a Chinatown mall during a tai chi session gathering last month. What happened: The group of seniors, aged 70 to 90, gathered in the Chinatown Plaza Mall to practice the Chinese martial…
· Bryan Ke
Meet Aitzaz Hasan, the Pakistani teen who died saving thousands of children from a bomber
Pakistani teenager Aitzaz Hasan was hailed as a hero for sacrificing himself to save his school from a suicide bomber nine years ago. The incident occurred on Jan. 6, 2014, after the 15-year-old ninth grader reportedly arrived late to school in the remote village of Hangu, a…
· Isa Peralta
‘Spy x Family Code: White’ film releases first trailer
The first teaser for “Spy x Family’s” first-ever animated film was shared on Sunday. About the teaser: The 33-second clip was shared by Toho Animation on platforms such as YouTube earlier this week. “Spy x Family Code: White” follows the Forgers — Loid, Yor and Anya — as they go…
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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.