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· Michelle De Pacina
Xi warns Biden that Taiwan issue is biggest threat to US-China relations
During the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Joe Biden that the Taiwan issue is the most significant threat to peace in U.S.-China relations. Xi’s statement: On Wednesday, Xi…
· Ryan General
Watch: BLACKPINK’s Lisa eats her fave Thai meals on her billion-streams Spotify plaque
“I feel like it’s something unbelievable that my songs have this many people who have listened to them”
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin and brother Joseph win first pro basketball game as teammates in Taiwan
Jeremy contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and nine assists to secure the won, while Joseph provided 21 points, including five three-pointers
· Carl Samson
Chinese man held on $500,000 bail in Ohio for alleged multi-state scam
A Chinese man who police say illegally entered the U.S. is now being held on a $500,000 bail after allegedly impersonating an officer and scamming an elderly victim in Ohio. Charges: Si Qi Yu, 26, is accused of pretending to be a sheriff’s deputy and conning the Belmont County…
· Carl Samson
YG trainee quits Babymonster days before highly anticipated debut
BabyMonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group since BLACKPINK, will debut with one less member later this month. What’s up: Ahyeon, one of BabyMonster’s three South Korean members, will not debut due to “personal reasons,” YG announced on Wednesday. The label later cited…
· Ryan General
Trailer: Netflix’s ‘Pokémon Concierge’ promises cozy retreat for fans
Pokémon Concierge” offers a refreshing take with its cozy, plush-toy aesthetic and a more laid-back approach
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese American MLB star Corbin Carroll named NL Rookie of the Year
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll made history on Monday by becoming the team’s first recipient of the National League’s Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Uncontested victory: Carroll, 23, won the voting competition unanimously with 30 votes from the Baseball…
· Michelle De Pacina
Kayak owners detail unusual behavior of group with Nancy Ng when she went missing in Guatemala
The owners of a kayak company have spoken up regarding the unusual behavior of the yoga group Nancy Ng was with when she went missing in Lake Atitlán in Guatemala last month. Statement of the business owners: Lee and Elaine Beal, the owners of Kayak Guatemala, noted that Ng, 29,…
· Bryan Ke
Sandara Park explains why she thinks Filipinos make great dates
Singer and actor Sandara Park recently opened up about the possibility of herself dating a foreigner, specifically a Filipino. What she said: Speaking to GOT7’s BamBam on his YouTube show, Park, 39, revealed that there is a “2% chance” that she could get married. In response,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese student discovered secretly living under mall’s stairs for 6 months
A Chinese student managed to evade paying rent by secretly living under the stairs in a Shanghai mall for six months. His living space: The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, set up a living space with amenities like an ergonomic chair, tent, mattress, table and a…
· Ryan General
Filipino nun in Gaza defies mandatory evacuation, becomes symbol of faith
“She will be the last Filipino left in Gaza, (and) is a symbol of Filipino spirituality,” said Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong, Greta Lee, Makoto Shinkai among Critics Choice Association’s honorees
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has released its complete list of honorees from the Black, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, which include Ken Jeong and Greta Lee. Key details: Called the “Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black,…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh stars in action-packed trailer for upcoming Netflix series ‘The Brothers Sun’
The series promises a blend of high-octane action, family dynamics, and dark humor, as the Sun family confronts their criminal past
· Bryan Ke
Babymonster’s debut set for Nov. 27, YG Entertainment announces
Babymonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group in seven years, will debut on Nov. 27, the label has announced. Teasers released: The K-pop agency broke the news in X and Instagram posts Thursday. It has since released teaser images and a visual film for Chiquita, one of…
· Michelle De Pacina
New dating trend has S. Koreans airdropping their photos to random people in bars
In South Korea, there is a new dating trend involving individuals using their iPhones’ AirDrop feature to send their photos to everyone in a bar. AirDrop dating: In a TikTok video from South Korean influencer Steph Ahn, she explains that individuals are meeting their potential…
· Ryan General
Azealia Banks accused of racism for social media diss against ‘fruity K-pop weirdos’
“Can we all pretty please tell these fruity k-pop weirdos to get out of here with their ghost white bleach booties and trash Michael jackson choreo?”
· Bryan Ke
‘People are ready for change’: Rep. Andy Kim launches 2024 US Senate campaign
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) has officially launched his bid for the senate. A historic spot: Kim, 41, announced his senatorial bid at Double Nickel, a brewery in Pennsauken, New Jersey, on Friday. In an X post, he said the brewery was the same location he had used to kick off his…
· Ryan General
SM Entertainment’s Girls’ Generation tweet without ex-member Jessica Jung sparks controversy
Jung’s departure from the group in 2014 was a highly publicized event that left many fans emotionally affected
· Carl Samson
Son of Hollywood exec arrested after remains of alleged wife found
A man identified as the son of a prominent Hollywood executive has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a woman believed to be his wife. Remains found: A transient man found the woman’s dismembered torso while searching through a dumpster near the…
· Ryan General
Japanese teppanyaki chain Pepper Lunch starts North American expansion in Phoenix
The first restaurant is slated to open in the third quarter of 2024, with plans for a total of eight locations in metro Phoenix and two in other parts of Arizona
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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.