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· Heather Johnson Yu
Eurasian Actress Exposed After Falsely Claiming She Was Part Native American Over Film Role
New reports have discovered that Kelsey Asbille, the Eurasian actress cast as a Native American woman in the upcoming film “Yellowstone”, doesn’t actually have official Cherokee heritage after all. According to Reappropriate, Native American actor, producer, and activist Sonny…
· Max Chang
Hollywood Producer Stands Firm on Why Ben Daimio in ‘Hellboy’ Was Not Whitewashed
On Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter published an opinion piece penned by producer Gavin Polone, wherein he discussed his thoughts on Whitewashing amidst the “Hellboy” controversy and the implications that recasting an Asian character had on diversity in cinema. In it, he argued…
· Kyle Encina
Nanny in Taiwan Fired After Getting Caught Drinking Breast Milk Meant For the Baby
A mother in Taipei thoroughly screened a 58-year-old nanny to help her take care of her baby daughter, but it turns out the hired help really loves to drink the breast milk meant for the woman’s child. The 27-year-old mother, surnamed Lin, told MailOnline that she hired the…
· Bryan Ke
Man Drags Two Exhausted Dogs With His Car to ‘Train Them’ for Race in China
A man from Dalian, Liaoning Province in China sparked outrage after commuters and netizens alike caught him abusing his two pet dogs by dragging them on a leash with his car. The clip, which was widely viewed and shared on Chinese social media on Tuesday, shows the two dogs —…
· Carl Samson
‘Westworld’ Season 2 May Have Confirmed an Epic New ‘Samurai World’
It’s official: Hiroyuki Sanada (“Helix,” “Lost” and “The Wolverine”) is joining the second season of “Westworld” for multiple episodes, and his character pretty much confirms a new theme park teased in the first season’s mind-blowing finale. Sanada’s casting was confirmed by his…
· Bryan Ke
There’s Now a 5-Star Hotel in Taiwan Specifically for Gamer Couples
A hotel in Taiwan is offering gamers a chance to experience what it’s like to be in an eSports tournament thanks to its theme centered around competitive gaming. Referred to as i hotel — located in Taoyuan, Taiwan — the lodging offers quite the luxurious feel of a five-star…
· Kyle Encina
District Attorney Reveals Details on Sacramento Man Who Murdered His Three Children
An eyewitness claimed that suspected murderer Robert Hodges didn’t appear flustered on the night he murdered his three children in California. The 32-year-old suspect from Sacramento was arrested on September 14 after police received a domestic violence call involving the…
· Nia Tucker
Kung Fu Kennys and Black Samurai: Rap’s Fetishization of Asian Culture
Ever since the publication of my article “Sorry Asians, My Blackness Is Not Your Counterculture”, I’ve gotten a range of responses from praise, to accusation of hating Asians, click-baiting, and ignoring Asian presence in hip-hop. Now, here is my response to all of you, an…
· Editorial Staff
Brazilian Tennis Player Fined $1,500 For Doing Racist ‘Slant Eyes’ During Game Against Japan
Brazilian tennis player Guilherme Clezar was fined £1,100 ($1,487) by the International Tennis Federation after a racist gesture was caught on video during a game. Essa foi a reação de Guilherme Clezar quando um juiz de linha errou uma marcação contra o brasileiro.…
· Kyle Encina
Daniel Dae Kim Praises Ed Skrein’s ‘Strength of Character’ Over ‘Hellboy’ Whitewashing Controversy
“Hellboy” cast member Daniel Dae Kim is very appreciative of Ed Skrein’s efforts, not only for stepping aside from the role in the reboot, but also for his sobering words on the whitewashing situation. The 49-year-old actor expressed his admiration for both Skrein and the…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Coffee Shop’s Next Level 3-D Latte Art is Too Beautiful to Drink
My Cofi, a cafe located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, offers an extremely artistic twist on how they make their lattes. Just provide a picture of someone or something that you want to recreate on your latte, and this Taiwan-based coffee shop will handle the rest. They can do almost…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Nail Spa’s Sailor Moon Nails Are Excellent for Fighting Evil
A Thailand nail spa is going the extra mile on its nail art service by introducing the 3-D Sailor Moon nail art design. #sailormoonthailand #sailormoon #sailor #sailormooncrystal #sailormooncosplay #sailors #sailorfuku #nail #nails #nailpop #nailart #n #naildesigns #nails💅…
· Ryan General
Melbourne Woman Goes on Bizarre Racist Tirade Against Asian Cashier in Convenience Store
A female customer at a convenience store was recently caught on video spewing her racist tirade against an Asian shop attendant in Melbourne, Australia. The victim of the verbal assault filmed the unnamed woman as she went on with her hateful rant peppered with a variety of…
· Bryan Ke
‘Most Hated German in Thailand’ Goes to South Korea After Being Blacklisted By Thai Officials
Benjamin Holst, considered to be the “Most Hated German in Thailand,” is now in South Korea after being blacklisted by Thai immigration. Holst tried to board a flight from Zurich to Laos on Tuesday via Thai Airways. However, the airline did not let the man board the plane,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Alabama Football Fan Worried That New Hawaiian QB Tua Tagovailoa Will Have a ‘Language Barrier’
One Alabama fan’s comments have raised some eyebrows over his concern about the “language barrier” between Hawaiian quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his teammates. A user by the name of Chattown Tider wanted to “address the elephant in the room” on the Alabama sports site…
· Kyle Encina
‘Hair Nails’ is Now a Thing and We Are At Peak 2017
Seeing nails painted with faces might sound creepy, but South Korean illusion artist Dain Yoon’s latest artistic display just took that idea to the next level by adding hair. Matildain 🕊
· Kyle Encina
The World’s Most Expensive Beef Noodle Soup is in Taiwan and Costs $332 a Bowl
A shop in Taipei, Taiwan is serving beef noodle soup that’s being touted as the world’s most expensive, but its ingredients just might make it worth its extravagant price. Founded in 1990 by Wang Tsung Yuan, Niu Ba Ba doesn’t serve your average noodle dish since the price for…
· Heather Johnson Yu
British Museum Complains That Asian Names ‘Can Be Confusing’ and Twitter Absolutely Exploded
The British Museum’s attempt to participate in a worldwide publicity stunt has backfired tremendously, as they have revealed that they steer clear from too many Asian names since they “can be confusing”. The tweet was in response to a question posited by the Sydney Museum of…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnamese American Immigrant-Turned-Billionaire Donates $5 Million to Hurricane Harvey Relief
Hoang Kieu, a Vietnamese immigrant and owner of a multi-billion dollar company, recently donated $5 million to the Hurricane Harvey relief fund in Houston. Kieu, along with Mayor Sylvester Turner, announced the generous contribution at a news conference on Monday held at Hallie…
· Bryan Ke
North Korean Travel Agency Hilariously Fails at Trying to Seduce Japanese Tourists on Twitter
A travel agency in North Korea is trying to get Japanese tourists to visit the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) by using local attractions and what seems to be North Korea’s version of “Dragon Ball.” JS Tours, a North Korean travel specialists agency, used Twitter to…
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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.