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· Daniel Anderson
Paramount+ drops trailer for ‘Love in Taipei’ starring Ashley Liao, Ross Butler and Nico Hiraga
Paramount+ recently dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated film “Love in Taipei.” About the movie: Based on Abigail Hing Wen’s bestselling novel “Loveboat, Taipei,” the film stars Ashley Liao — known for her roles in “Physical” and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad…
· Chandler Treon
South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes youngest player in World Cup history
Casey Phair, a 16-year-old from New Jersey, has made history as the youngest player in FIFA Women’s World Cup history. Making history: Phair, an American-born teenager from Warren Township, also became the youngest and the first mixed-race player of any gender to represent South…
· Isa Peralta
Contestants try to survive the undead in full trailer for Netflix K-reality show ‘Zombieverse’
Netflix dropped the official trailer for its upcoming Korean survival reality show “Zombieverse” on Tuesday. About the series: “Zombieverse” follows 10 contestants who compete against each other in different challenges. They must survive by finding food, shelter and other basic…
· Chandler Treon
‘Invincible’ Season 2 gets official trailer, release date
Season 2 of “Invincible” finally has an official trailer — and a release date. Announcement: Prime Video unveiled the new trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, finally appeasing fans of the animated superhero spectacle after two years of teasers and secrecy.
· Bryan Ke
NBA player Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship, to represent China at World Cup
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson will represent China at this year’s FIBA World Cup. About his announcement: The 29-year-old athlete, also known by his Chinese name Li Kaier, broke the news in a Weibo post on Monday. He announced to his Chinese fans that he is…
· Carl Samson
Native Hawaiians ask UN to help stop construction of $2.65 billion telescope on sacred mountain
Native Hawaiians have turned to the United Nations to help them stop the construction of a gargantuan $2.65 billion telescope on the sacred mountain Mauna Kea. Background: The extremely large telescope, known as the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), has been planned for decades.…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix drops official trailer for ‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation
Netflix released the highly anticipated official trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece” on Saturday. About the trailer: The three-minute video features several fight scenes, dangerous rivals and the Straw Hat Pirates in action.
· Isa Peralta
Japanese pizza restaurant chain unveils ‘Ice Cream Fondue Pizza’
A Japanese pizza restaurant chain is making headlines for its new menu item: “Ice Cream Fondue Pizza.” About the pizza: On Friday, Aoki’s Pizza announced that its new “summer adventure pizza” will be available for purchase until Aug. 31.
· Bryan Ke
The 1975’s Indonesia, Taiwan concerts canceled after same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia
The 1975’s scheduled concerts in Taiwan and Indonesia have reportedly been canceled following a controversial show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last week. What happened: The incident occurred at the Sepang International Circuit on Friday, the first day of Kuala Lumpur’s three-day…
· Carl Samson
California Thai restaurant’s dish so spicy it caused ‘chemical burns,’ lawsuit alleges
A woman is suing a Thai restaurant in San Jose, California, over a spicy appetizer that allegedly gave her “permanent bodily injuries.” The allegations: Harjasleen Walia, a neurologist, tried the “Dragon Balls” appetizer at Coup de Thai in Los Gatos on July 15, 2021, according…
· Ryan General
‘We believe’: Vietnam set for historic Women’s World Cup debut against top-ranked US team
“We believe. We prepared. There is nothing to fear or to be afraid of. We had friendlies against leading nations. We don’t fear”
· Ryan General
Video: Divers encounter giant ‘doomsday fish’ of Japanese legend off Taiwan coast
In Japanese culture, the oarfish is revered as a “Messenger from the Sea God’s Palace” and has gained a reputation as a harbinger of impending doom
· Bryan Ke
Man jailed for trying to steal unreleased music while posing as BTS member
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for posing as a member of BTS to obtain details about the group’s activities and then-unreleased music. Key details: The man was sentenced at the Daegu District Court’s Western District Criminal Division 9 on Monday,…
· Ryan General
81-year-old Vietnamese man claims he has not slept in 50 years
“On moonlit nights, I usually go out to weed and till the soil. It’s strange that I work twice as much as others, yet my life is still not that prosperous”
· Ryan General
Following backlash, Hungarian tennis player addresses Zhang Shuai’s tearful match exit
“It was never my intention to disrespect, to upset, or to hurt anybody. I realize I shouldn’t have celebrated the way I did after the match”
· Bryan Ke
‘Sims 4’ adds more East Asian eye presets, Native American hairstyles
Video game developer Electronic Arts, commonly referred to as EA, has released a free patch for “The Sims 4” that includes new presets for Native American and East Asian Sims. About the patch: Released on Tuesday, patch 1.78 for consoles – or 1.99.264.1030 for PC and…
· Carl Samson
Massage therapist jailed for 3 years for sexually assaulting 6 clients at Australia clinic
A traditional Chinese massage therapist has been sentenced to three years in jail after being convicted of sexual assault against six clients at a clinic in Australia. What he did: Weiqing Liu, 34, sexually assaulted his victims at Capital Health Centre of Traditional Chinese…
· Ryan General
Chinese billionaire avoids US prison in SF bribery charges deal
Real estate tycoon Zhang Li confessed on Tuesday to making illicit payments to then San Francisco Department of Public Works Head Mohammed Nuru
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia Chinatown community casts doubt on arena impact studies to be paid for by 76ers
Philadelphia Chinatown community leaders and critics are speaking out against the 76ers’ recent announcement that it will cover a series of impact studies in the neighborhood for its planned $1.3 billion arena. Key details: The developers of the planned Sixers arena will…
· Editorial Staff
Thai man leaves TikTok in stitches for printing his face on his suitcase
A Thai man has gone viral on TikTok after posting a video of a suitcase with his face printed on it. About the video: On July 12, TikTok user @realhun posted the seven-second clip, which has already garnered over 1.6 million views and over 82,000 likes.
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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.