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San Francisco rapper apologizes for diss track against mayor after alleged threat
Rapper and restaurateur Chino Yang released an apology on social media just a week after his controversial diss track criticized Mayor London Breed for the rise in anti-Asian crimes in the Bay Area. About the diss track: Two weeks ago, the 35-year-old rapper, who was born in…
· Carl Samson
Intermittent fasting leads to changes in brain, gut: study
Intermittent fasting leads to significant changes in both the brain and the gut, a new study on obese individuals has found. Key findings: The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, saw participants experience an average weight loss of…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYPD officers praised for heroic rescue of elderly residents from Chinatown fire
Four New York Police Department (NYPD) officers in Manhattan are being praised for rescuing three elderly residents from a fire that broke out near their precinct in Chinatown. What happened: Officers from the 5th Precinct sprang into action a week ago when the fire erupted from…
· Ryan General
San Francico rapper releases diss track against mayor over anti-Asian crime
Chinese American rapper Chino Yang criticizes San Francisco’s city officials through his latest English-language track, “San Francisco Our Home.” Rhyme against crime: The 35-year-old rapper, who was born in China and raised in San Francisco, released a diss track last week…
· Bryan Ke
Eileen Gu, Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka among Forbes’ highest-paid female athletes in 2023
Eileen Gu, Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka are among Forbes’ five highest-paid female athletes in 2023, maintaining a collective record from last year. Rankings: The publication’s list of “The World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2023,” released on Thursday, saw Gu, also known by…
· Ryan General
Japanese scientists use AI to create world’s first images from brain activity
Japanese scientists have successfully utilized AI to vividly create images of objects and landscapes based on human brain activity for the first time. About the study: A team of researchers from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), in collaboration…
· Bryan Ke
Jeannie Mai denies Jeezy’s ‘gatekeeping’ claims in latest divorce filing
Jeannie Mai has reportedly denied Jeezy’s claims that she has been acting like a “gatekeeper” of their daughter Monaco. Catch up: Jeezy, whose real name is Jay Wayne Jenkins, 46, claimed in his November court filing that Mai, 44, has acted as a “gatekeeper” of their 23-month-old…
· Bryan Ke
Nuisance streamer faces Japanese court, vows never to livestream again
Controversial IRL livestreamer JohnnySomali has reportedly promised to stop broadcasting while denying some of the charges against him as he appeared in front of a court in Japan this week. Catch up: JohnnySomali, whose real name is Ismael Ramsey Khalid, is accused of disrupting…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Expats’ trailer: Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Ji-young Yoo star in Lulu Wang series
The official trailer for “Expats,” a six-part limited series starring Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yoo, has been released. About the series: Directed by Lulu Wang and based on Janice Y. K. Lee’s 1998 novel “The Expatriates,” the series premieres on Amazon’s Prime…
· Carl Samson
Remains found in dumpster identified as Samuel Haskell IV’s wife
The dismembered torso discovered in a dumpster in Los Angeles’ Encino neighborhood that led to the arrest of Hollywood scion Samuel Haskell IV has been confirmed as belonging to his missing wife. Identity revealed: On Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed…
· Ryan General
Thailand on the brink of legalizing same-sex marriages
The bill aims to grant LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and benefits as heterosexual couples, including healthcare, inheritance and property ownership
· Carl Samson
Watch: Hybe reveals how it trains its K-pop idols in video series
Hybe Labels on Tuesday released a series of videos that showcase its training and development program, shedding light on how some of K-pop’s most successful stars are shaped for the world stage. What it’s about: The YouTube series, titled “HYBE T&D Stories,” features accounts…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan’s iconic Elephant Trunk Rock collapses
The Elephant Trunk Rock, a renowned natural attraction in northern Taiwan, has collapsed into the sea due to natural weathering. The announcement: The Ruifang District Office in New Taipei City reported that the rock formation, named for its resemblance to an elephant trunk, had…
· Bryan Ke
JYP Entertainment reveals new boy group Nexz
JYP Entertainment announced the members its newest boy group, Nexz, on Friday. About the group: The rookie J-pop group will consist of seven members, including Tomoya, Haru, Yuuki, Ken, Yu, Yuhi and Seita. They are the winners of the second season of “Nizi Project,” a survival…
· Michelle De Pacina
Met museum to return 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the return of 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand. Returning the stolen artifacts: In a press release, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum noted that 14 artworks linked to Douglas Latchford, a British antiquities dealer and…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Viral TikTok video reveals purr-fect surprise behind curtains
A video is surprising viewers with dozens of cats snuggling together behind curtains at an animal rescue center. About the video: Qiuqiu Manor, an animal shelter for cats in China, uploaded the short clip to its official TikTok channel on Nov. 16. The viral clip, which features…
· Michelle De Pacina
Dublin teen who attacked Chinese man in front of his daughter spared jail
A 16-year-old boy in Dublin, Ireland, has been spared a custodial sentence after being found guilty of brutally assaulting a Chinese man in front of his daughter. The court’s decision: The unidentified teen received a four-month deferred sentence in June, and more recently, the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino American nurse wins $41 million retaliation lawsuit against Kaiser
Filipino American nurse Maria Gatchalian has won a $41.49 million lawsuit against her former employer, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. The court’s rule: On Monday, the Los Angeles Superior Court panel ruled in favor of Gatchalian and awarded…
· Editorial Staff
Support Immortal Studios’ new Kickstarter campaign to fight ‘superhero fatigue’
Immortal Studios, the entertainment studio building the world’s first and only AAPI-led Wuxia storyverse, has launched its “Turn the Page on Superheroes” campaign on Kickstarter, which is open until December 15, 2023. The campaign, which is a response to the growing superhero…
· Michelle De Pacina
12-year-old Indian activist Licypriya Kangujam interrupts COP28 stage in Dubai
Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old climate activist from India, interrupted the COP28 climate summit in Dubai on Monday. What happened: Kangujam ran up the stage with a sign reading “End fossil fuels. Save our planet and our future.” While holding the poster up, she demanded…
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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.