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· Bryan Ke
Big Hit shares details on enlistment of BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook, RM and V
Big Hit Music on Tuesday shared some details about the looming military enlistment of BTS’ four remaining active members. No ARMYs allowed: In a notice published on Weverse, the label said Jimin and Jungkook will enlist together, while RM and V will enlist “according to their…
· Carl Samson
3 arrested for robbing, assaulting woman near Sacramento Asian supermarket
Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent robbery outside an Asian supermarket in South Sacramento earlier this year. What happened: The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred in the parking lot of S.F. Asian Supermarket near Stockton…
· Bryan Ke
Ex-AirAsia Indonesia head’s son gifts Hermes to thousands of guests at $6.5 million wedding
A five-star hotel in East Java, Indonesia, held an extravagant wedding that was attended by thousands of guests, including celebrities from Westlife, Boyzone and The Pussycat Dolls, who all received Hermes plates as souvenirs. The couple: Held at The Westin Surabaya on Nov. 18,…
· Ryan General
Beloved pho restaurant Turtle Tower permanently closes last SF location
This comes only months after the original Larkin Street location’s closure in September
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: JY Park performance leaves Korean celebs looking shocked and confused
South Korean singer and entrepreneur JY Park, founder of JYP Entertainment, gained viral attention for his recent live performance at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards. JY Park’s performance: Park’s medley performance on Nov. 24 in Seoul included original songs like “When We…
· Michelle De Pacina
Former DNC chair faces backlash for intentionally mispronouncing Vivek Ramaswamy’s name
Political strategist Donna Brazile is facing criticism for allegedly intentionally mispronouncing GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s name on HBO’s talk show “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Brazile’s pronunciation: In the episode last week, Brazile, the former interim…
· Bryan Ke
Korean teen’s gravity-defying ‘Slickback’ dance move takes TikTok by storm
A new dance move is taking TikTok by storm due to its seemingly gravity-defying choreography that makes the dancers look like they are floating or gliding. The context: The dance move was popularized by South Korean teen Lee Hyo-cheol after his video, uploaded to TikTok on Oct.…
· Michelle De Pacina
BLACKPINK’s Lisa disappears from Weibo after Crazy Horse cabaret performance
Fans encountered difficulties accessing BLACKPINK member Lisa’s personal Weibo account, which was allegedly deleted due to violations. Lisa’s account: When attempting to access Lisa‘s account on the Chinese microblogging website, fans received a notification stating that the…
· Carl Samson
US man charged with murder, sexual assault of woman near German castle
A U.S. man has been hit with murder, rape and other charges in Germany in connection with the killing of another American tourist near a local castle in June. Background: Eva Liu, 21, and Kelsey Chang, 22, were hiking near the historic Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria on June 14…
· Carl Samson
‘Former incel’ arrested for threatening mass shooting at University of Arizona
A man who describes himself as a “former incel” is facing federal charges after allegedly sending threats to commit a mass shooting at the University of Arizona. Allegations: Michael Pengchung Lee, 27, made the threats in a group chat on Snapchat, according to a criminal…
· Ryan General
Biden affirms US commitment to defend the Philippines in case of China attack
“Any attack on the Filipino aircraft, vessels, or armed forces will invoke our Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines,” said Biden
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Australian influencer mistaken for Ryan Reynolds swarmed by fans in Taiwan
An Australian travel and fashion vlogger recently found himself swarmed by fans who mistook him for Ryan Reynolds while waiting at a terminal in Taiwan. About the video: Shaun Birley, a content creator who makes videos about fashion and travel, uploaded the now-viral video to…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: ‘Low-budget BTS’ performance at woman’s 18th birthday wins hearts
It was a coming-of-age celebration like no other as one Filipino woman celebrated her important day with a performance from a “low-budget BTS” boy band. Key details: TikTok user @patchwita uploaded a video to TikTok on Sunday showing a group of men impersonating Korean mega…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: K-pop legend Rain to perform US concerts for 1st time in 15 years
K-pop legend Rain is making a comeback with his “STILL RAINING” tour after a seven-year hiatus from touring. Known as a pioneer of K-pop music, the 41-year-old artist and actor is gearing up to take the stage once again with stops in two U.S. cities, including Atlantic City and…
· Ryan General
Growing makeup trend transforms Asian faces to appear ‘mixed race’
The process includes enhancing the under-eye area, creating bright, radiant eyes and using eyeshadow and eyeliner for larger, almond-shaped eyes
· Carl Samson
Armed robbers target DC Asian restaurant diners in viral video
Police in Washington, D.C. are looking for five suspects in connection with an armed robbery that targeted diners coming out of an upscale Asian restaurant earlier this week. What happened: The robbery took place outside Philippe Chow in the 600 block of Wharf Street SW before…
· Carl Samson
Man wanted for targeting elderly Asian women in Georgia armed robbery
Police in Gwinnett County, Georgia, are warning the public about a man who followed and robbed two elderly Asian women at gunpoint earlier this month. What happened: The incident occurred at a Burger King on Duluth Highway in Lawrenceville at around 8 a.m. on Oct. 6. The…
· Ryan General
Indianapolis man faces 17 armed robbery charges for targeting Asian spas
In addition to surveillance photos, authorities used license plate readers to identify the vehicle used in all three robberies
· Ryan General
Armed home invasion of Asian family in Washington caught on camera
The near-home invasion comes amid similar home invasions and robberies targeting Asian families in the south Seattle area in the past year
· Michelle De Pacina
10 Nepali students, 3 Filipinos and 21 Thai workers confirmed dead in Israel-Gaza war
Filipino and Thai laborers and Nepali students have been killed or taken hostage amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Filipino casualties: Two Filipinos have lost their lives in the war, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said on Wednesday. The victims include a…
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Coupang
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GoTo Group
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Kakao
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The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
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