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· Ryan General
AI-generated images of Lee Jung-jae used to defraud woman of $350K
A woman in her 50s from Miryang, South Korea, lost about 500 million won ($350,000), after scammers used AI-generated photos of “Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae and a forged driver’s license to pose as the actor. The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency said the impostors contacted…
· Carl Samson
Trump claims he ‘very much opposed’ Hyundai raid amid South Korean warning
President Donald Trump said he was “very much opposed” to last month’s controversial immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned the incident may hinder future U.S. factory construction. Catch up: Immigration and Customs…
· Editorial Staff
Can Asian Americans trust Maine’s Graham Platner?
Maine’s Democratic Senate primary has become a referendum on whether voters can overlook Nazi-linked tattoos and offensive online behavior, a question with profound implications for Asian American communities. Catch up: The Democratic contest to challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins…
· Carl Samson
Mamdani maintains lead in final polls
Despite narrowing margins in the final polls, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani retains his frontrunner position heading into tomorrow’s New York City mayoral election. By the numbers: Recent polling until Oct. 30 consistently placed Mamdani ahead in the three-way contest,…
· Ryan General
Yamamoto’s brilliance earns Ohtani’s highest praise as Dodgers repeat
Shohei Ohtani didn’t hesitate to credit his teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto after the Los Angeles Dodgers captured their second consecutive World Series championship on Saturday, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in an 11-inning Game 7 at Rogers Centre. Speaking to Fox Sports,…
· Carl Samson
New York AG launches portal to report ICE following Chinatown raid
New York Atty. Gen. Letitia James has opened a “Federal Action Reporting Portal” to collect photos and videos of possible violations during federal immigration enforcement. What you need to know: The web-based portal enables New Yorkers to submit visual documentation and…
· Ryan General
Beijing creates new national observance linking Taiwan to China’s wartime victory
China has designated Oct. 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration, a new national observance intended to reinforce Beijing’s sovereignty claim over the self-ruled island. The measure was approved Friday in Beijing during a session of the Standing Committee of the…
· Carl Samson
Federal raid on Manhattan’s Chinatown sparks fear among Asian Americans
Federal agents targeting street vendors in Manhattan’s Chinatown earlier this week detained nine immigrants on counterfeiting charges, an enforcement action that has heightened anxiety among Asian American locals about becoming the next targets of immigration raids. What…
· Carl Samson
S. Korea preps sanctions against Cambodia scammers as US intensifies crackdown
South Korea plans to impose financial sanctions on Cambodia-based criminal organizations involved in online scams and human trafficking, a move that follows the U.S.’ unprecedented action against Southeast Asian fraud operations, which resulted in $15 billion worth of bitcoin…
· CA vs HATE
Oakland’s Chinatown mural “Together, We Rise” turns unity into action during United Against Hate Week
Presented by California vs Hate, a program of the California Civil Rights Department In 2021, a 91-year-old man was shoved to the ground in Oakland’s Chinatown — one of several attacks that left elders afraid to walk their own streets. Those incidents became a flashpoint,…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese visitors wear badges in S. Korea to avoid anti-Chinese hostility
Taiwanese tourists visiting South Korea have begun wearing identification badges to avoid being mistaken for Chinese nationals amid escalating xenophobic incidents targeting Mandarin speakers. State of play: A Taiwan national sparked social media discussions earlier this month…
· Ryan General
Asian Americans drive viewership but remain invisible in Hollywood: report
Asian Americans are watching, streaming and spending more than ever, yet remain largely unseen on screen, a new report from The Asian American Foundation has found. Released Tuesday, the 2025 Reframing Representation report concludes that Asian Americans are among the most…
· Ryan General
Ukraine captures Indian man who allegedly served with Russian troops
Ukrainian forces have captured a 22-year-old Indian man identified as Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, who allegedly fought with Russian units near the southern front in early October. In a video released by Ukraine’s 63rd Mechanized Brigade on Oct. 7, Hussein says he surrendered…
· Ryan General
Japan warns OpenAI over AI-generated anime rip-offs
The Japanese government has instructed OpenAI to prevent copyright violations after its Sora 2 video-generation tool produced clips imitating well-known anime. Minister of State for Intellectual Property Minoru Kiuchi announced the directive on Oct. 10, stating that anime and…
· Carl Samson
Indian national detained by ICE upon release from 43 years of wrongful imprisonment
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers immediately took an Indian national into custody on Oct. 3 after he left a Pennsylvania prison, where he spent more than four decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit. Release and detainment: On Aug. 28, Centre County…
· Ryan General
Leah Lewis speaks out following sexual assault allegation against ‘Matlock’ co-star
“Matlock” star Leah Lewis has spoken publicly for the first time since a sexual assault allegation she reported against her co-star David Del Rio led to his firing from the CBS series. In an Instagram Story, the Chinese American actress thanked supporters and emphasized strength…
· Carl Samson
SF’s Asian American officials unite to train next generation of leaders
Current and former Asian American elected officials in San Francisco have joined forces to create the city’s first formal leadership training program for aspiring politicians. About the program: The Asian Pacific Islander Building Community Leaders program, founded by former…
· Ryan General
Beijing denounces Taiwan president for ‘prostituting himself’ to Trump
Beijing accused Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te of “prostituting himself” to foreign powers after he praised U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent interview on “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show.” Lai, who is set to deliver his National Day address in Taipei on Friday,…
· Carl Samson
Duckworth leads pushback against National Guard deployment in Chicago
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is leading aggressive congressional opposition to President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, characterizing the move as a dangerous misuse of military power that violates constitutional principles. State of play:…
· Ryan General
Vietnam urged to free journalist jailed for 5 years over government criticism
Five years after Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang was arrested at her home in Ho Chi Minh City, an international coalition of human rights and press freedom organizations is urging authorities to release her immediately. In a joint statement issued on Monday, groups…
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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.