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· Grace Kim
Interview: Choi Min-sik of ‘Big Bet,’ ‘Oldboy’ urges preservation of Korean culture in films as global demand surges
The demand for South Korean entertainment shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Korean culture has become a global phenomenon, with BTS‘ ARMY and other K-pop fandoms driving explosive growth and shows like Netflix’s “Squid Game” setting unprecedented viewership records.
· Michelle De Pacina
Korean ramen exports hit record high exceeding $400 million amid soaring demand
The export value of South Korean ramen for the first half of 2023 hit a record high amid the increased global demand for Korean products. K-ramen boom: According to quasi-government agency Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, instant ramen exports for the first half…
· Carl Samson
10,000 people march, demand progress in Tokyo’s first Pride parade in 4 years
Tokyo on Sunday saw its first full Pride parade in four years, with participants calling for more progress as Japan prepares to host the 49th G7 summit next month. The parade, which reportedly drew a crowd of 10,000 — including foreigners — took place on the streets of downtown…
· Michelle De Pacina
Protestors gather at Chinese ‘police station’ in NYC to demand CCP stop spying on Chinese diaspora
Dozens of protesters gathered outside an informal Chinese police station in Chinatown on Saturday to demand the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) stop spying on the Chinese community in New York City. More than 60 protestors rallied outside ChangLe Association Inc. on 107 East…
· Ryan General
Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove Statue of Liberty from new ‘Spider-Man’ film
Sony reportedly walked away from a potential $170 million-$340 million in sales after rejecting China’s request to delete scenes featuring the Statue of Liberty. The China Film Administration wanted Sony and Marvel Studios to take out the American landmark, which is prominently…
· Ryan General
‘White Savior’?: Lawyer of all-girls Afghan robotics team demands Oklahoma woman stop taking credit for their rescue
A lawyer representing an all-girls robotics team who fled Afghanistan has sent a formal cease-and-desist letter to an Oklahoma woman to stop her from taking credit for their rescue. Tragedy for personal gain: Digital Citizen Fund (DCF), the parent organization that oversaw the…
· Ryan General
‘Chinese Backstreet Boys’: BTS fans demand apology from Dominican radio show over racist comments
Hosts of a radio show in the Dominican Republic are under fire for ignorant remarks made on-air about members of Korean supergroup BTS. A barrage of insults: Program “Esto No Es Radio” has earned the wrath of many BTS fans (AKA the ARMY) after ridiculing the popular boyband and…
· Bryan Ke
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Uyghur Bill Demanding Sanctions on Chinese Officials
A bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its stance on China’s crackdown against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill, called the Uyghur Act of 2019, calls for President Donald Trump to impose…
· Editorial Staff
At Least 25 Global Brands Have Apologized to China Since 2017
Less than two weeks into October, over half a dozen U.S. organizations have kowtowed to political pressure from China, acknowledging the purchasing power of the world’s largest population and second-largest economy. The controversy involving the NBA has effectively stung a…
· Carl Samson
U.S. Airlines Cave on China’s Demands to Rename Taiwan on Websites
Four U.S. airlines renamed “Taiwan” in compliance with China’s mandate to reflect its rule over the island or risk unpleasant repercussions. The affected carriers reportedly include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
· Michelle De Pacina
‘BTS: Yet to Come’ concert film set to land on Prime Video
BTS’ 2022 concert film, “BTS: Yet to Come,” is set to arrive on Amazon’s Prime Video in November. About the film: “BTS: Yet to Come” showcases the boy band’s concert that took place at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, in October last year as part of the city’s bid…
· Carl Samson
Asians call out Portland brand ‘Better Boba’ for alleged whitewashing
A packaged boba business based in Portland, Oregon, has sparked outrage on Instagram for its alleged whitewashing of tapioca pearls. Driving the news: Founded by couple Parth and Allison Sodha, Better Boba brands itself as the “all-natural” alternative to packaged boba commonly…
· Jane Nam
Takashi Murakami releases new NFTs a week after apologizing to his previous NFT investors for crashing prices
Famed Japanese artist Takashi Murakami released his newest collection of NFTS called “Lucky Cat Coin Bank” on June 14 despite apologizing to his crypto investors earlier this month for “stagnant” prices. The newest drop features pixelated versions of the iconic Japanese…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man arrested for chemical attack on Chinese teacher in Honolulu
A 29-year-old male suspect has been arrested in Honolulu for a recent chemical attack on a 25-year-old Chinese woman. What happened: Danying Zhang was walking in the Ala Moana area on Tuesday night when Sebastian Mahkwan allegedly splashed an unknown chemical liquid on her at…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai woman faces jail after taking pet lion out for a ride in a Bentley
A woman in Thailand may face jail time after a video of her driving around Pattaya in a convertible Bentley along with her pet lion cub went viral. The viral cub: In a video shared online, the seemingly domesticated cub can be seen calmly sitting in the backseat of the luxury…
· Michelle De Pacina
World’s first plant-based, 3D-printed eel unveiled
Israeli cultivated meat company Steakholder Foods has unveiled the world’s first vegan 3D-printed eel, created using its line of 3D meat printers. About the eel: According to Steakholder Foods, the current version of the 3D-printed eel is plant based, but they have plans to…
· 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…
· Ryan General
S. Korean lawmaker proposes imposing fines on video game hackers
Critics of the proposal suggest that other pressing issues, like juvenile crime and drunk driving, should take precedence
· Ryan General
‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae once lost 33 pounds for a film role
Lee, who played a character from his 20s to his 60s in “Assassination,” stated that the weight loss was necessary to convincingly embody the role of a man several decades older
· Bryan Ke
China creates its first ‘fully Chinese’ cloned kitten
A cat in China successfully delivered the country’s first “fully Chinese” cloned kitten over the weekend. Meet the newborn: The kitten, an orange male weighing 141 grams, was born in Qingdao, Shandong Province, on Sunday from a surrogate female cat. The pregnancy reportedly…
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