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World’s oldest soccer pro Kazuyoshi Miura to play 40th season at age 58
Japanese soccer legend Kazuyoshi “King Kazu” Miura, currently the world’s oldest active professional player at 57, plans to return for his 40th season. Miura, who began his career in 1986 with Santos in Brazil, will continue playing for Japan Football League (JFL) side Suzuka,…
· Carl Samson
Chinese aquarium slammed for using fake whale shark
Visitors to the newly opened Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen, China, are furious after discovering that its star attraction — a whale shark — was a robot. The aquarium, which opened on Oct. 1 following a five-year renovation, reportedly attracted over 100,000 visitors during…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu may have found a boba company to invest in
Simu Liu expressed interest in Twrl milk tea, a US-based, Asian American-founded boba brand, after a viral TikTok video caught his attention. The video by co-founder Olivia Chen, a Taiwanese American entrepreneur, thanked Liu for calling out cultural appropriation on “Dragons’…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu’s boba company critique reignites debate on cultural appropriation
Simu Liu’s recent critique of a Canadian bubble tea company on “Dragons’ Den” has reignited the debate surrounding cultural appropriation. Liu argued that the company’s pitch for a ready-to-drink boba tea lacked respect for the beverage’s Asian origins, sparking a conversation…
· Ryan General
Bubble tea brand called out by Simu Liu apologizes after backlash
Canadian bubble tea company Bobba has issued an apology following criticism from actor Simu Liu on the reality show “Dragons’ Den.” Liu, who appeared as a guest investor on the show, took issue with the company’s pitch for a ready-to-drink boba tea, arguing it lacked respect for…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu defends boba company owners amid cultural appropriation accusations
“Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu has come to the defense of two “Dragons’ Den” contestants after they became the target of online hate and threats. The entrepreneurs, Sebastien Fiset and Jessica Frenette, were accused online of cultural appropriation after pitching their alcoholic…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu voices cultural concerns over boba brand pitch on ‘Dragons’ Den’
During the third episode of “Dragons’ Den” Season 19, guest investor Simu Liu expressed reservations about investing in a Quebec-based boba company. Liu, known for his role in “Shang-Chi,” questioned the cultural impact of Bobba, a packaged bubble tea brand, which was seeking $1…
· Ryan General
Indian American professor becomes 1st Dalit recipient of $800K MacArthur ‘genius grant
Indian American historian and University of Cincinnati professor Shailaja Paik has been named one of 22 recipients of the 2024 MacArthur Fellowship, which celebrates individuals with extraordinary creativity and potential. Paik, recognized for her groundbreaking research on…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu to be first-ever guest ‘dragon’ on ‘Dragons’ Den’ Canada
“Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu will become the first-ever guest investor, or “dragon,” on CBC’s “Dragons’ Den” this fall. Liu, who has already established himself in the investment world through his venture capital fund and angel investments, is set to join the show’s panel alongside…
· Ryan General
Ang Lee honored with prestigious Praemium Imperiale award
Taiwan-born film director Ang Lee, renowned for his work on “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Life of Pi” and “Brokeback Mountain,” has been named one of the five recipients of the prestigious Praemium Imperiale award. The awards ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 19 in Tokyo, will…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu says ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel now in the works
Simu Liu confirmed that the sequel to his 2021 hit Marvel film “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is in development but declined to reveal specific details. “It’s definitely happening,” Liu told the Press Trust of India, expressing his excitement for the project and…
· Ryan General
Javelin throwers sharing Olympic podium make Pakistan, India proud
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem made history by winning the men’s javelin throw with an Olympic record-breaking 92.7 meters, while India’s Neeraj Chopra secured silver with a season-best 88.94 meters. This is the first time India and Pakistan have achieved a 1-2 finish in men’s…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Chinese gymnast mimics Italian athletes in wholesome Olympics podium moment
Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin is winning hearts online for her adorable reaction at the Olympics podium. A video of the wholesome moment shows Zhou, a first-time Olympian at age 18, surprised to see gold medal winner Alice D’Amato, 21, and bronze medal winner Manila Esposito, 17,…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu joins ‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch’
Simu Liu’s character, Chang, will be a mentor to “Gremlins: The Wild Batch” protagonist Sam Wing (Izaac Wang) as he navigates the “Wild West” of San Francisco, according to series writer Tze Chun. Executive producer Brendan Hay told Collider, “He’s a little bit of our show’s Han…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin, Simu Liu lead 2024 CCYAA Celeb Classic basketball match
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin and “Shang-Chi” actor Simu Liu headlined a star-studded celebrity basketball game on Saturday, organized by the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association to celebrate Asian talent and raise funds for community initiatives. The event, held at…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: ‘Atlas’ star Simu Liu reflects on AI technology and his ‘terrifying’ turn as a robot villain
After most famously playing a Marvel superhero and a Ken doll, actor Simu Liu now takes on the role of an AI robot in Netflix’s latest sci-fi thriller “Atlas,” starring Jennifer Lopez. Lopez, who portrays Atlas Shepherd, a “brilliant but misanthropic data analyst” that distrusts…
· Ryan General
‘Bling Empire’ star Christine Chiu reveals why she turned down ‘RHOBH’
Reality star Christine Chiu recently disclosed that she was offered a contract for season 5 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (“RHOBH”). Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s bobblehead giveaway draws massive crowds at Dodger Stadium
A Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles attracted thousands of fans on Thursday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jiu-jitsu coaches tackle man accused of stealing rare Pokemon cards in Miami
A man accused of stealing $30,000 worth of coveted Pokemon cards from a Miami game store was successfully arrested after being tackled by jiu-jitsu coaches. Key points:
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NiziU
NiziU is JYP's proof that its idol system can be productized for another market entirely — a Japanese group built via a Sony Music Japan joint venture that competes as a domestic act on Oricon, not a K-pop import, effectively giving JYP a second home-market revenue engine.
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Simu Liu
As Marvel's first Asian lead in 'Shang-Chi,' he turned a studio experiment into a franchise anchor — then used the platform as an outspoken advocate, treating visibility as a mandate, not a milestone.