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Netflix drops trailer for S. Korean Gen Z reality series ‘Nineteen to Twenty’
Netflix released the official trailer for its new South Korean reality series “Nineteen to Twenty” on Monday. About “Nineteen to Twenty”: The show will follow a group of Gen Z youth as they spend their last week as teenagers at “19 School” learning “adulting” skills before…
· Bryan Ke
Ron DeSantis again slams ‘really cheap’ Christmas toys made in China during Texas rally
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed Christmas toys made in China for the second time this year at his campaign rally in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday. What he said: DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, complained about the “cheap” made-in-China toys he and his wife bought…
· Carl Samson
‘Joker’ suspect accused of setting fire on Tokyo train denies attempted murder by arson
A Japanese man accused of attacking passengers and setting their train carriage on fire while dressed as the Joker in 2021 denied parts of his indictment in his first court hearing on Monday. The attack: The incident occurred on a train heading to Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood…
· Michelle De Pacina
56-year-old Chinese millionaire fails China’s university entrance exam for the 27th time
Liang Shi, the 56-year-old Chinese millionaire dubbed the “King of Gaokao,” has failed China’s notoriously difficult entrance exam for the 27th time. Falling short: After living “the life of an ascetic monk” for a few months to study for the test, Liang fell 34 points short of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwanese noodle shop serves ramen with a whole crocodile leg
In the latest move to present a peculiar ramen dish in Taiwan, a local noodle shop is serving customers a whole crocodile leg in a bowl of ramen. About the dish: On June 21, the Taiwanese eatery Nu Wu Mao Kuei (女巫貓葵) took to Facebook to introduce the limited-edition dish…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese influencer exposed for posing as Russian soldier fighting in Ukraine
A Chinese influencer who talked about his experience fighting in Ukraine as a Russian soldier has been banned from Douyin after online sleuths exposed him as a fraud. Key details: The influencer, who was known as “Pavel Korchatie” on the Chinese social media platform, had over…
· Bryan Ke
Pakistani billionaire who died in Titanic sub would ‘never have put family at risk,’ friend says
A friend of Pakistani billionaire Shahzada Dawood, one of the passengers who died during the recent Titanic submersible incident, recently declared that Dawood would have never knowingly put his family at risk. Remembering Dawood: Richard Hawkes, chief executive of British Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
K-pop star AleXa speaks out against people who dub her ‘White girl idol,’ ‘invalidate’ her Korean heritage
Korean American K-pop soloist AleXa has spoken out against people who call her the “White girl idol” and “invalidate” her Korean heritage. “White girl idol”: The 26-year-old singer recently opened up in a livestream about the hate she had been receiving for being a half-Korean…
· Ryan General
Disturbing messages from man accused of pushing woman to her death in Germany shared by Thai chatmate
A woman living in Thailand has shared chilling online messages she purportedly received from the man who would later be accused of sexually assaulting and killing one woman and injuring another in Germany. Online chatmate: Chanidtha Khumpuok was playing an online game several…
· Michelle De Pacina
Teen son of Pakistani billionaire ‘terrified’ of Titanic sub trip but went for Father’s Day, aunt says
Suleman Dawood, the 19-year-old son of one of Pakistan’s richest men, only went on the deep-sea journey to the Titanic wreckage to please his dad over Father’s Day weekend, according to his aunt. Suleman’s hesitance: Azmeh Dawood, the older sister of Pakistani billionaire…
· Ryan General
‘The Little Mermaid’ a hit in the Philippines despite lukewarm reception in China, S. Korea
The film’s success in the Philippines can be attributed to several factors, including Filipino filmgoers’ adoration for Bailey and her portrayal of Ariel
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai cave rescue hero dies of cancer at 58
Narongsak Osottanakorn, the Thai official who oversaw the dramatic cave rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach in 2018, has died at the age of 58. Osottanakorn’s death: Osottanakorn died at around 5:40 p.m. local time on Wednesday at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok after battling…
· Ryan General
TikToker’s provocative videos on Thai public bus sparks controversy
Her TikTok account has since been removed from the popular video-sharing platform following backlash from Thai social media users
· Bryan Ke
BBQ restaurant explosion in China kills 31, prompts national safety campaigns
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered safety campaigns across China to rectify any risks and “hidden dangers” after a recent barbecue restaurant gas explosion that left at least 31 people dead and seven injured. Key details: The incident reportedly occurred in Yinchuan, a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for 2023 at ‘Oscars of the aviation industry’
Singapore Airlines has been named the best airline in the world for 2023 by airline-ranking company Skytrax. The title: The 2023 World Airline Awards was announced in a gala ceremony in the Air and Space Museum at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday.
· Bryan Ke
Alibaba appoints Brooklyn Nets billionaire owner Joseph Tsai as new chairman
Taiwanese Canadian billionaire Joseph Tsai will be replacing Daniel Zhang, the Chinese e-commerce’s former chairman and CEO, as Alibaba’s new and incoming chairman as the company undergoes major changes. What you need to know: Tsai, a co-founder of Alibaba who also owns the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan singer Aaron Yan surprises accuser at press conference, apologizes for leaked sex tapes
Taiwanese singer and actor Aaron Yan made a surprise appearance at the press conference of TikToker Raku to apologize for their leaked sex tapes and his “immaturity” in their past relationship. Raku’s revelation: Raku, whose first name is Yao-le, held a press conference in…
· Bryan Ke
New York teen wins $50,000 for study on brains of people who died by suicide
A 16-year-old high school student from New York won an award and a cash prize for her research studying the brain tissues of people who died by suicide in the hopes that it could one day be used for prevention. The award recipient: Natasha Kulviwat, a high school student from…
· Ryan General
Blinken declares US ‘does not support Taiwan independence’ during China trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared the United States does not support Taiwanese independence during a press conference held in Beijing on Monday. Status quo on Taiwan: While Blinken mentioned China’s escalating aggression towards Taiwan, he assured the Chinese government…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix releases trailer for Japanese revenge thriller series ‘Burn the House Down’
Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming Japanese revenge thriller “Burn the House Down,” adapted from the manga series of the same name. A revenge plot: Starring Mei Nagano, known for her roles in “My Love Story!” and “Hanbun, Aoi,” the show follows the journey of Anzu…
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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.