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· Bryan Ke
Donald Trump once claimed he tried to get revenge on Connie Chung
Donald Trump once said he tried to exact a petty revenge on legendary journalist Connie Chung after feeling mocked during a 1990 interview. Trump appeared on Chung’s CBS show “Face to Face With Connie Chung” in April 1990, where the host spent most of her time poking fun at his…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani’s $4 million 50/50 ball now a Taipei tourist attraction
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50/50 home run ball is now a public attraction in Taipei. The ball, which marked Ohtani‘s achievement as the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, recently sold for a record-breaking $4.4 million at auction to…
· Editorial Staff
Dancer claims Nicole Scherzinger got him fired for criticizing her ‘pro-MAGA’ engagements
A professional dancer has accused actor and singer Nicole Scherzinger of getting him fired after calling her out for engaging with “sex offenders” and MAGA politicians and celebrities on social media. Arthur Segisbaiv, a Kazakhstan-born professional dancer based in Belgium,…
· Bryan Ke
Hiro Murai to make feature film debut in A24’s ‘Bushido’
Japanese American filmmaker Hiro Murai is set to make his feature-length film directorial debut with A24’s “Bushido.” “Bushido” is described as an original samurai action movie set in feudal Japan. In addition to directing, Murai will serve as producer alongside scriptwriter…
· Ryan General
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ expands its cast for Season 2
Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has expanded its cast for Season 2 with eight new actors joining the ensemble. Chin Han (“Mortal Kombat,” “Skyscraper”) will portray Long Feng, leader of the secret police in Ba Sing Se. Hoa Xuande (“The Sympathizer”) takes on…
· Ryan General
Nvidia and SoftBank team to create Japan’s most powerful AI supercomputer
Nvidia and SoftBank have partnered to launch Japan’s most powerful AI supercomputer using Nvidia’s new Grace Blackwell platform. Announced during Nvidia’s AI Summit in Tokyo on Wednesday, the collaboration features SoftBank being the first to deploy Nvidia’s DGX B200 systems to…
· Ryan General
SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request
The request made by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX for its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing operations to other countries due to “geopolitical concerns” has sparked anger and accusations of ingratitude in Taiwan. Suppliers have since reportedly shifted…
· Carl Samson
Kamala Harris fundraiser receives wave of racist texts, told to ‘go back to India’
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, an Indian American fundraising official for the Harris-Walz campaign and the Democratic Party, has been the target of racist text messages demanding he leave the U.S. and return to India. Bhutoria, who serves as deputy national finance chair of the DNC and a…
· Ryan General
Watch: Yuki Kawamura scores his first NBA points against Bronny James
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Yuki Kawamura, the NBA’s shortest player at 5-foot-8, scored his first NBA points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday after drawing a foul on Bronny James and sinking both free throws. The moment amassed over 1.5 million views on NBA Japan’s X…
· Bryan Ke
Man jailed for defrauding wife, 4 other lovers living in the same apartment complex
A man in China’s Jilin province was sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for defrauding his wife and four other women, who did not know they were all living in the same apartment complex, for over four years. The man, identified only as Xiaojun, was accused of…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese star Vivian Hsu undergoes thyroid cancer operation
Taiwanese singer-actor Vivian Hsu recently opened up about undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the 49-year-old shared a photo and assured fans that she is “doing well right now” and that she will be healthy for her 9-year-old son, Dalton.…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani ready for spring training after shoulder surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will be ready for spring training following a successful shoulder surgery. In a statement, the Dodgers explained that Los Angeles-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who specializes in sports medicine, performed…
· Bryan Ke
Oscar winner ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ set to become a musical
British drama “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) is being adapted into a new musical. Two-time Tony Award-winning Indian American producer Ken Davenport is producing the project, with composer A.R. Rahman, who won two Oscars for his work on the film, returning to create new music for…
· Ryan General
7 feel-good Asian movies to restore your faith in humanity
Sometimes, all we need is to escape into a world of cinematic joy to remind ourselves that there’s still a whole lot of good in the world. We’ve rounded up a list of uplifting flicks that are guaranteed to put a smile back on your face, no matter what’s going on in the world…
· Carl Samson
Thailand takes historic step to end statelessness
Thailand has launched a landmark initiative to end statelessness by granting citizenship to 483,000 long-term residents and members of ethnic minorities. Announced by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a cabinet meeting on Oct. 29, the policy addresses decades of…
· Carl Samson
Donald Trump reclaims White House in stunning comeback
Donald Trump emerged victorious in the U.S. presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely contested race. This marks the former president’s unprecedented return to the White House, signaling a new chapter in American politics. How the election turned…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese fan offers home in exchange for Jay Chou concert tickets
One Jay Chou fan is making headlines for offering their home in exchange for tickets to the singer’s upcoming concert in Taiwan. The fan took to a Facebook group page on Oct. 27 to make the offer, stating that they are willing to trade their home in the Nanzih District of…
· Ryan General
Ke Huy Quan to star in Christmas Eve action thriller ‘Fairytale in New York’
Academy Award-winner Ke Huy Quan is set to star in Lionsgate’s action thriller “Fairytale in New York.” Directed by Jalmari Helander (“Sisu”), the film follows an unassuming New York City cab driver who finds himself in a relentless pursuit to recover his son’s stolen Christmas…
· Carl Samson
Harris beats Trump in Iowa, gains traction in key swing states: polls
Vice President Kamala Harris has overtaken former President Donald Trump in Iowa, leading 47% to 44% in a stunning reversal in the reliably Republican state, according to a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll. The New York Times/Siena College polls also reveal Harris…
· Ryan General
Silicon Valley Asian candidates’ campaign posters hit with hate graffiti
Two Asian American political candidates in Milpitas, California, have been targeted with hate crimes twice within a week. Campaign signs for city council candidate Bill Chaun and mayoral candidate Hon Lien on the 500 block of Jurgens Drive were first discovered to be vandalized…
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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.