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· Bryan Ke
Viral video shows Thai mom sending love to daughter via CCTV
A heartwarming video of a Thai mother giving her daughter virtual hugs and kisses through a CCTV camera on Aug. 27 has gone viral on TikTok, amassing over 1.7 million views. TikTok user Aum Aum (@aumaum1017) posted the video with the caption, “Missing my mum. [Wait for me] to…
· Ryan General
Viral Olympic Korean sharpshooter stuns in debut fashion photoshoot
South Korean Olympic silver medalist Kim Ye-ji recently captivated fans with her debut fashion photoshoot for W Korea magazine. The sharpshooter, who gained viral fame for her beauty and calm demeanor during competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcased her distinctive…
· Bryan Ke
This Filipino chef is behind TikTok’s viral Dubai chocolate
The pastry chef behind one of TikTok’s latest trends featuring content creators enjoying a chunky, crunchy and delicious-looking piece of chocolate known as Dubai chocolate was revealed to be a Filipino. Chef Nouel Omamalin, in partnership with Sara Hamouda — a creative content…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese athlete goes viral for drinking ‘boba sea’
Zhang Guowei, a former Chinese high jumper, has gone viral for drinking boba from a large water container while riding public transportation. Zhang, who now creates online content, posted the video on Douyin on Aug. 3. The video garnered over 1.4 million likes and more than 2.8…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet Psychic Fever: The next-gen J-pop boy band behind the viral hit ‘Just Like Dat’
And “Just Like Dat,” Japanese boy band Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe is rapidly gaining global momentum thanks to their viral 2000s hip-hop-inspired song that quickly sparked a TikTok dance challenge trend. Released earlier this year with their digital EP “99.9 Psychic Radio,”…
· Bryan Ke
Viral Chinese Olympian helps at parents’ restaurant after return from silver medal win
Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin was seen helping her family’s restaurant in Hengyang, Hunan province, China, after returning home with a silver medal from the Paris Olympics. The 18-year-old first-time Olympian gained online fame for her adorable reaction during the medal ceremony…
· Michelle De Pacina
Suni Lee joins viral TikTok meme, pokes fun at herself
TikTok users are creating a new Olympic meme by sharing videos of their athletic mishaps, set to an instrumental remix of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Olympic gymnast Sunisa “Suni” Lee joined the trend, humorously posting a clip of her own fall during the women’s balance beam…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese woman demands justice after secret surgery video goes viral
A woman in China discovered she was secretly filmed during a breast enlargement surgery when she saw herself in a widely circulated video on Douyin. The video, which garnered thousands of likes and shares, shows Gao heavily bandaged and under anesthesia after she underwent the…
· Ryan General
Mongolia’s traditional dress-inspired 2024 Olympic uniforms go viral
Mongolia’s Olympic uniforms for Paris 2024, designed by Ulaanbaatar-based label Michel & Amazonka, have become a viral sensation on social media, with TikTok videos showcasing the designs garnering millions of views.
· Ryan General
California woman’s $100 DNA results goes viral
Shirley Huang, a 25-year-old administrative assistant living in California, shared her surprise on TikTok after her DNA test results from 23&Me revealed she is 100% Chinese. Huang, who was born and raised in Hawaii to Chinese immigrant parents, told Newsweek she “didn’t know it…
· Carl Samson
Thai teen goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa
Yeehwa, a 17-year-old fried chicken seller from Thailand, has gone viral for her remarkable resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa. The secondary school student from Phichit province helps her mother at a market stall in Samut Prakan during school breaks. TikTok videos showing her at…
· Bryan Ke
American interviewed by Japanese kids in viral vid wants to ‘give them a gift in return’
An American traveler who shared a video of his wholesome interaction with two Japanese schoolboys that has since gone viral is seeking help to locate them. Uploaded to YouTube on June 11, the highly viewed video shows Coleman Geiger, an American UX/UI designer and web developer,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Digital parents’ comfort neglected Chinese youth through viral videos
In China, young people who lack familial love have found solace online through a middle-aged couple, dubbed as volunteer “digital parents,” who create videos that offer comfort and support. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Adopted Pakistani woman in China goes viral, hopes to buy parents a house
A Pakistani woman adopted by a Chinese couple as a child has seen her fame skyrocket after a video of herself eating noodles at home went viral. Key points:
· Ryan General
Kim-pop: North Korean propaganda song goes viral on TikTok
A catchy propaganda song praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken TikTok by storm. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘SF Karen’ speaks out about viral 2020 confrontation of Fil Am man
Four years after Lisa Alexander was dubbed as “San Francisco Karen” for confronting a man who was stenciling “Black Lives Matter” on his apartment building, she appeared on the “Dr. Phil Primetime” show to share her side of the story. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral
Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: Viral video showcases ease of becoming someone else via AI technology
A viral video on Chinese social media showcases the power of AI-driven deepfake technology, demonstrating how easily individuals can be transformed into someone else online. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Arsonist’ cat becomes viral star after burning down owner’s apartment
A cat in China has found viral fame after accidentally setting its owner’s home ablaze and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Student’s heartbreaking reaction to dream school rejection goes viral
A high school senior has gone viral for her and her family’s emotional reaction to her rejection by her dream college. Key points: