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Taiwanese student alleges NY Public Library guards did not help after assault
A Taiwanese student residing in the United States alleges she was the victim of an assault and racial discrimination following an incident at the New York Public Library. Writing on the Taiwanese online forum D-card, Polin Huang recounted how she was purportedly attacked by a…
· Carl Samson
‘My dignity was stripped away’: Woman attacked by 2 separate suspects in California train
A 53-year-old Asian woman in California is now living in fear after falling victim to what she believes were attacks against her race by two separate suspects in a single Metro train ride last week. The incident, which is now under investigation, occurred on the northbound A…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taipei restaurant introduces ramen dish topped with giant isopod
A restaurant in Taiwan is serving a ramen dish topped with a giant isopod. The owner of The Ramen Boy restaurant located at the Liaoning Street Night Market in Taipei shared detailed images on Facebook and Instagram of the unique ramen dish.
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan’s last ‘comfort woman’ survivor dies at 92
On Tuesday, Taiwan’s foreign ministry announced that the island’s last known survivor of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery has died at the age of 92. The woman, who did not want to be named, died on May 10. Her family allowed the news of her death to be announced to the public…
· Carl Samson
Montana says it is ‘fully prepared’ against suit by TikTok over app ban
Montana has expressed confidence in its legal battle against TikTok after the social video giant challenged the state’s sweeping ban in a lawsuit filed on Monday. Last week, Montana became the first state to ban TikTok for regular users amid national concerns over the company’s…
· Carl Samson
California man who set boba customers on fire gets no jailtime
A California man convicted of setting customers ablaze at a local boba shop nearly three years ago has reportedly been released from custody and will not be facing jail time. On April 28, Brandon McGlone, 49, was found guilty of multiple felonies arising from the incident, which…
· Bryan Ke
Hawaiian teen Iam Tongi wins ‘American Idol’ Season 21
American Idol” crowned Iam Tongi as its Season 21 winner over the weekend. Tongi, 18, of Kahuku, Hawaii, bested two other candidates during the finale of “American Idol” Season 21 on Sunday, beating runner-up Megan Danielle, 19, from Douglasville, Georgia, and third-place Colin…
· Editorial Staff
Woman in anti-Asian car incident video claims to be half-Filipino, posts apology
Ashley Barkis, the woman caught in a viral video last week assaulting an Asian man after a car collision in Los Angeles, is receiving online backlash for her recent apology video. On Wednesday, TikTok user @sam.anthabong shared the now-viral video that shows Barkis verbally and…
· Daniel Anderson
Ailee releases brand-new OST for Disney’s animated TV series ‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’
K-pop star Ailee has released her first-ever OST for Disney’s animated television series, “The Ghost and Molly McGee.” This marks the Korean American artist’s first foray into recording for an animated series. She has previously contributed OSTs for popular K-dramas such as…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix drops trailer for animated film ‘Nimona’ starring Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang
Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming animated film “Nimona,” starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed and Eugene Lee Yang. Based on the award-winning webcomic by ND Stevenson, the film is set in a techno-medieval place known as The Kingdom, whose residents harbor a…
· Bryan Ke
Here’s what Bruce Lee’s training routine looked like
A copy of Bruce Lee’s early training routine in Hong Kong has been circulating online for quite some time now, and it shows that the late legendary martial arts star had an insane workout regimen. While the picture of Lee’s early training routine has been circulating on several…
· Ryan General
Asian trailblazers featured in new card game developed by Columbia University students
A creative group of Columbia University students has developed an innovative card game aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history and culture during AAPI Heritage Month. The game, titled “Trailblazer Heroes,” was created…
· Daniel Anderson
Women compete to survive on an island in trailer for new Netflix Korean reality series
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming South Korean reality survival series “Siren: Survive the Island.” The 10-episode series is set to premiere globally on May 30 and will feature 24 women whose occupations include bodyguards, firefighters, athletes, stuntwomen and…
· Bryan Ke
Dwight Howard invites athletes who lost in NBA playoffs to play in Taiwan
Former NBA star Dwight Howard jokingly invited several athletes who lost in this year’s NBA playoffs to join him in Taiwan. The 37-year-old ex-Los Angeles Lakers star, who most recently played for the Taoyuan Leopards, a Taiwanese T1 League team, shared the invitation in a video…
· Isa Peralta
YG Entertainment’s new girl group BABYMONSTER release pre-debut song
YG Entertainment’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER, released their pre-debut song “Dream” on Sunday. They also released a music video for “Dream,” which features footage from their YouTube reality series “Last Evaluation.”
· Isa Peralta
Park Chan-wook’s ‘Oldboy’ gets restored trailer, 20th anniversary theatrical rerelease date
A restored version of Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy” will return to cinemas to celebrate its 20th anniversary. American independent film production and distribution company Neon acquired the domestic rights for the hit 2003 film and released a restored official trailer on YouTube on…
· Ryan General
Chinese mom’s reaction to son’s note about teacher’s complaints earns praise
A Chinese mother’s reaction to her teenage son’s warning before a parent-teacher meeting has warmed hearts on social media. The woman from Shanghai, identified only as Mrs. Deng, shared online that her son left a note on his school desk, advising her to disregard any complaint…
· Bryan Ke
‘American Born Chinese’ gets new ‘Epic Adventure’ trailer
Disney+ has released another teaser for its highly anticipated series “American Born Chinese” — and this time, Ronny Chieng’s recurring character makes an appearance. Released on Saturday, the teaser trailer, titled “Epic Adventure,” highlights some of the scenes found in the…
· Bryan Ke
‘Aladdin’ star Mena Massoud deletes Twitter after backlash over ‘Little Mermaid’ comment
“Aladdin” star Mena Massoud has seemingly deleted his Twitter account after social media users criticized him for being “jealous” of Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” Massoud, 31, drew flak with his response to entertainment site The Hollywood…
· Bryan Ke
Jeremy Lin says his basketball future remains uncertain after horrific head injury
Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers star Jeremy Lin’s future in basketball has become uncertain following a head injury during Sunday’s game against the Formosa Taishin Dreamers. Lin, 34, was injured while contesting a rebound against his former Brooklyn Nets teammate Chris McCullough,…
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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.