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· Bryan Ke
Park Seo-joon addresses complaints of short screen time in ‘The Marvels’
South Korean actor Park Seo-joon has addressed complaints about his short screen time in “The Marvels,” explaining that his role was a “crucial part in the overall narrative” of the film. How long he appeared: According to one Instagram user, the 34-year-old K-drama star…
· Editorial Staff
Exclusive: Model breaks down AI ‘whitewashing’ saga after Michael Costello walk
Shereen Wu, the Taiwanese American model at the center of a recent AI “whitewashing” scandal, has revealed details of her personal experience surrounding the controversy — and what she hopes to hear from fashion designer Michael Costello. Discovering the image Wu, 21, walked for…
· Ryan General
Rare video showcases sunken WWII Japanese submarines off Hawaii’s coast
At the end of WWII, both vessels were surrendered to the U.S. Navy and intentionally scuttled off the coast of Oʻahu in 1946
· Michelle De Pacina
Hachikō, the loyal dog who waited for his owner everyday for 10 years, turns 100
Hachikō, an Akita dog that lived in Japan from 1923 to 1935, turns 100 years old on Friday. Remembering Hachikō: Hachikō, who was born on Nov. 10, 1923, in the city of Odate, Akita Prefecture, is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner Hidesaburo Ueno, who was an…
· Bryan Ke
MLS suspends Kai Wagner for anti-Asian slur directed at Bobby Wood
Major League Soccer has slapped Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner with a three-game suspension for allegedly using an anti-Asian slur directed at New England Revolution striker Bobby Wood during a playoff match. What happened: Wagner, 26, allegedly violated the MLS’…
· Michelle De Pacina
$2 million in unpaid wages recovered for Filipino workers in California
The Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) successfully recovered $2 million in unpaid wages for Filipino workers this year, addressing wage theft through legal action. The announcement: Despite California’s robust employee protection laws, wage theft remains widespread, particularly…
· Bryan Ke
Video of S. Korean train station’s plus-size sign sparks ‘fatphobia’ discussion
A viral video on TikTok and Instagram showing a silhouette sign of an overweight man at a train station in South Korea has ignited a heated discussion online about the country’s “fatphobia.” Key details: Content creator Dailydoseofkorean, also known as KoreAlo, uploaded the…
· Ryan General
Chinese woman pays $134 to have pet dog carried up mountain in sedan chair
Similar past incidents that involve pet owners hiring sedan chair carriers have led to carriers being unfairly criticized, which ultimately impacted their livelihood
· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korean man attacks short-haired woman because he thought she was a feminist
A man in South Korea was arrested for assaulting a young female employee at a convenience store due to her short hair, as he assumed it indicated she was a feminist. What happened: The man in his 20s entered the store in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday night, where…
· Ryan General
World’s largest battery-swapping network in Taiwan expands to more countries
“We’re working for the future generation and hopefully by the time we get old and we’re ready to leave the Earth, we’re leaving it a better place,” CEO and co-founder Horace Luke was quoted as saying
· Michelle De Pacina
Chris Soriano film ‘The Master Chief’ pays tribute to Filipino sailors in US Navy
Filipinos have a long history of serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, dating back to 1901 when former President William McKinley authorized their enlistment in the U.S. Insular Force. The recruitment of Filipinos into the U.S. Navy began in 1947 through the U.S.-Philippine Military…
· Ryan General
‘Godzilla Minus One’: Kaiju terrorizes postwar Japan in explosive new trailer
“I love the original Godzilla, and I felt I should stay true to that spirit, addressing the issues of war and nuclear weapons,” says filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese billionaire rents Sicilian city for luxurious 4-day birthday bash
Japanese billionaire Kaoru Nakajima has drawn both admiration and criticism in Sicily, Italy, for hosting an extravagant three-day birthday celebration in the Sicilian capital. Nakajima’s party: Nakajima rented several historic cultural institutions to celebrate his 73rd…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man filmed hurling racist insults at Asian passengers on Toronto train
In a recent video uploaded by an anonymous Toronto resident, a white man was captured hurling racist insults at another passenger on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). What happened: At around 9:50 p.m. on Oct. 30, an Asian woman and her fiancé boarded the train at Union…
· Michelle De Pacina
Fan-made live-action ‘Nausicaä’ film earns big praise from Japanese viewers
Brazilian director Chris Tex’s live-action adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” film has garnered praise from Japanese viewers. About the adaptation: The 16-minute short film, titled “Wind Princess,” was released on Tex’s official YouTube channel…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan draws nearly 180,000 in Asia’s largest Pride march yet
An estimated 176,000 people attended this year’s Pride parade in Taiwan, marking the largest Pride march in Asia to date. About the event: The parade, which was in its 21st year, began and ended in front of the Taipei City Government on Oct. 28, as per Taiwan News. With the…
· Ryan General
Pizza Hut Taiwan unveils terrifying ‘chicken claw pizza’ for Halloween
The pizza features pork rice noodle rolls transformed into little ghosts and smoked chicken feet into severed hands seeming to reach out from the grave
· Michelle De Pacina
Hawaii to be 1st state to teach Filipino history course in schools thanks to its student creators
Hawaii high schools are introducing a first-of-its-kind social studies course called CHR 2300 Filipino History Culture, which was created by a group of Filipino students who felt their stories deserved a place in the classroom. About the course: Waipahu and Farrington high…
· Bryan Ke
Billionaire tech founder: Young Indians should work 70 hours per week
Billionaire and Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy believes the younger generation of Indians should dedicate 70 hours of work per week to help India boost its economy. What happened: Speaking to former Infosys CFO T.V. Mohandas Pai on 3one4 Capital’s “The Record,” Murthy…
· Ryan General
Hasan Minhaj responds to claims he fabricated stories about racial discrimination
“Being accused of ‘faking racism’ is not trivial. It’s very serious, and it demands an explanation”
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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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.
Results
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.