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· Carl Samson
Red-baiting allegations raised as fierce fight for Orange-LA county seat heats up
As the race to represent California’s 45th district between incumbent Michelle Steel and challenger Derek Tran intensifies, claims of the other being tied to China are sparking outrage and accusations of red-baiting. Driving the news: The competition is tight. A poll…
· Carl Samson
Trump believes only he can stop Xi from invading Taiwan
Former President Donald Trump is convinced he can deter China from invading Taiwan, citing a “very strong” relationship he had with President Xi Jinping during his term. To deter aggression against the self-governed island, Trump said he would use severe tariffs or shut down…
· Ryan General
Voice actors from ‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and others speak out against AI
A group of 26 prominent Japanese voice actors, including Ryusei Nakao (the voice of Frieza in “Dragon Ball”), Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel from “Cowboy Bebop”) and Romi Park (Edward Elric from “Fullmetal Alchemist”) have launched a campaign called “No More Unauthorized…
· Carl Samson
12-year-old Cambodian princess dubbed ‘Little Lisa’ rejects offer to be K-pop trainee
Cambodia’s Princess Norodom Jenna, the great-granddaughter of former King Norodom Sihanouk, has declined an offer from a South Korean agency to become a trainee. The 12-year-old broke the news on her Weibo page on Oct. 15, following reports that she was considering moving to…
· Michelle De Pacina
LA school accused of failing to address brutal bullying of Korean American students
Korean American students at Larchmont Charter School in Los Angeles, including a first grader, were reportedly bullied and assaulted by white classmates, sparking outrage among Korean American parents over the school’s response. The parents are now accusing the administrators of…
· Carl Samson
GOP congressman declares ‘China is our enemy’ in new campaign ad
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican vying for reelection in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, launched a new ad on Wednesday featuring himself shooting down a “Chinese spy balloon.” The 30-second spot references China’s alleged surveillance balloon that hovered over the U.S.…
· Carl Samson
New York ‘equal rights’ proposal slammed for potential discrimination against Asian students
Critics argue that New York’s “Equal Rights Amendment,” also known as Proposition 1, intended to expand anti-discrimination protections, could inadvertently harm Asian American students by altering admissions standards for the city’s prestigious high schools. The measure will be…
· Carl Samson
UK restaurant chain responds to latest backlash over ‘Pho’ trademark
U.K.-based chain Pho Restaurant has issued a statement in response to renewed backlash over its trademark of the word “Pho.” About the trademark: Founded in 2005 by Stephen and Juliette Wall, Pho Restaurant trademarked the words “PHO,” “Pho” and “pho” in the 2000s as part of…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Japanese police pull off kawaii dance moves in anti-scam video
A video of police officers in Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture dancing to an anti-scam children’s song has gone viral on X, garnering 10.7 million views since its release on Oct. 7. Created by members of the Asaminami Police Station, the video features five officers dancing against…
· Ryan General
Monk-turned-billionaire founder of 5-Hour Energy accused of tax abuse
Manoj Bhargava, the Indian American billionaire and founder of 5-Hour Energy, is under investigation by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and the Internal Revenue Service for alleged tax abuse. Bhargava, who once lived as a monk in India, is accused of gifting a significant…
· Michelle De Pacina
Harris-Walz campaign launches new economic ads targeting Asian Americans
The Harris-Walz campaign has launched new TV and digital ads promoting Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic agenda aimed at Asian American voters in key battleground states. The ads, part of a $370 million investment, feature small business owners and workers endorsing Harris’…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark Daily Brief: 🍵 Simu Liu shuts down online bullying
Hello Readers!👋 Here’s what we have for you today: A new poll reveals that most AAPI adults view legal immigration as a boost to the U.S. economy 🗳️. Simu Liu speaks out amid a boba controversy 🧋. K-pop’s Spotify streams have grown 362% since 2018 🎶. An exhibit in Beijing…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese woman devotes 700 days studying law to put man who killed her dog to jail
A Chinese woman quit her journalism job to study law for nearly two years so she could put the man who allegedly poisoned her dog behind bars. Li Yihan claims that her dog, a 13-year-old white West Highland Terrier named Papi, was among 11 pet dogs and several stray cats…
· Michelle De Pacina
Seventeen teams up with BBC Earth to showcase natural wonders in ‘Asia’ trailer
K-pop group Seventeen has collaborated with BBC Earth on a song featured in the trailer for its upcoming natural history series titled “Asia.” The two-minute trailer, released on Thursday, showcases orchestral music sung by the boy band’s members DK and Seungkwan. The track was…
· Michelle De Pacina
Suspect arrested in connection to racial slurs painted on California state senator’s campaign signs
Kevin William Walker, 62, of Fountain Valley, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of vandalism of property worth $400 or more, after several campaign signs for Dave Min, a Democratic candidate for Congress, were found vandalized in Huntington Beach, California. However, it is…
· Ryan General
Viral video claims Costco salmon is safe to eat raw — but is it really?
A TikTok video featuring a user eating raw Costco salmon like sashimi raised concerns among netizens about the safety of consuming non-sushi-grade fish. In the video, user Sara (@madeinkorea____) claimed she and her husband have been eating raw Costco salmon for years without…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Last of the Sea Women’: Meet South Korea’s senior ‘mermaids’ fighting to protect the ocean
Korean American filmmaker Sue Kim was only 8 when she first encountered Jeju Island’s centuries-old legends — Korea’s first female breadwinners who dive to great depths without oxygen tanks. These women divers, or “haenyeo,” are known for their remarkable strength, autonomy and…
· Ryan General
Nvidia’s AI chip fuels $400 billion surge in five days
Nvidia’s market value soared by an astounding $400 billion in just five days, fueled by a 14% rally in its stock price since Wednesday’s open. The surge, driven by excitement surrounding the company’s new Blackwell AI chip, pushed Nvidia’s valuation to $3.26 trillion, surpassing…
· Bryan Ke
‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘Gundam’ voices to be turned into Chinese, English by AI for voice assistance
Japanese talent agency Aoni Production has partnered with AI firm CoeFont to adapt voices of “Dragon Ball” and “Gundam” characters into Chinese and English for non-anime uses. Announced on Monday, the collaboration features 10 voice actors, including Son Goku’s voice actress of…
· Ryan General
Surge in hate crimes against South Asians linked to political spotlight
A new report from Stop AAPI Hate reveals a significant rise in anti-South Asian hate online, coinciding with the political prominence of Kamala Harris and Usha Vance. Published this week, the report titled Empowered/Imperiled: The Rise of South Asian Representation and…
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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.