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· Ryan General
Rival Jet Ski Companies Settle Differences in Deadly Shootout on Thai Beach
A deadly shootout recently erupted between two rival jet ski operators on the Chaweng Beach in Thailand, sending vacationing tourists fleeing for their lives. Soontree Chaipet, 45, and Tinapot Petcharat, 26, were ferrying travelers to and from the popular Koh Samui island on…
· Ryan General
Elderly Woman in HK Arrested After Brutally Attacking Her Indonesian Maid on Facebook Live
A video of an elderly Hong Kong woman’s verbal and physical abuse toward her Indonesian maid led to her eventual arrest after it went viral on social media. Authorities apprehended the unnamed 79-year-old suspect after a Facebook Live video of her brutally assaulting her maid…
· Bryan Ke
Nike to Release the Air Jordan III ‘Seoul’ in South Korea
A new variant for Nike’s Air Jordan line is being released on March 10 — the Air Jordan III “Seoul” which is heavily inspired by South Korea’s flag design. This new model was created by Tinker Hatfield and Dan Sunwoo as part of a special project in Nike’s Innovation Kitchen,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Mulan’ Release Date Gets Pushed Back AGAIN to 2020
The release date for Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Mulan” gets pushed back once again, and this time fans can expect the movie to hit cinemas on March 27, 2020, the studio officially announced on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Mulan” was originally planned…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Japan Has a Show About a Samurai Who Teams Up With A Cat Too Adorable to Kill
Redditors have recently uncovered the greatest show of all time: “Neko Zamurai”. The show follows a samurai named Madarame Kyutaro, aka Madara the Devil, who’s been ordered to kill a cat named Tomanojo, as it’s been said the kitty is possessing another man’s soul. Naturally, the…
· Bryan Ke
‘Sex Instructor’ in Thai Jail Promises to Expose Russia-Trump Conspiracy if Freed
Anastasia Vashukevich, a self-proclaimed “seductress” who also goes by the name Nastya Rybka, appealed to United States media to help her get out of a Thailand prison in exchange for information about the Russia-Trump campaign conspiracy. Rybka, born in Belarus, was one of the…
· Carl Samson
Diners Brutally Beat Waitress for Taking Too Long to Serve Their Food in China
A group of uncivilized diners beat a waitress and hit her with cups and plates because their food reportedly arrived too slowly at their table. According to Beijing News, the incident on Feb. 25 took place at Tianxiake Chinese Restaurant in Hengyang, Hunan Province, southern…
· Carl Samson
Thai Cement Bags are Now Being Sold in Europe as $240 Backpacks
Thai cement bags are now being sold as accessories in Europe with price tags as high as $240, surprising locals who recognized them. On Feb. 25, a Thai Facebook page shared photos of the bags displayed through a window (translation via Coconuts):
· Bryan Ke
Elderly Filipino Adorably Dresses Up Dog To Protect Him from the Rain
A Filipino man is going viral online after a video of him dressing up his pet dog so it won’t get wet and sick from the rain surfaced on Facebook last week. The video, which was taken at the Agdao Market in Davao City, Philippines, was posted online by user Alilee Shalom Galilee…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Passengers Angrily Confront Foreigner Smoking a Cigarette in Beijing Train
A video showing a foreign man smoking on the Beijing Metro Line 2 subway and being confronted by Chinese passengers is going viral on Chinese social media. The 22-second clip, which was posted on Weibo on February 24 by user Jg_JiaWuJia, shows a very intoxicated man having an…
· Ryan General
South Korea’s Ex-President Now Faces 30 Years in Jail
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye could face 30 years in prison for allegations of bribery, abuse of power and other crimes committed during her term. On Tuesday, prosecutors pushed for the three-decade prison term in the landmark corruption case filed against the…
· Carl Samson
‘Detective Pikachu’ Sounds Like an Alcoholic Who’s Seen Too Much in New Trailer
If you’ve always thought of Pikachu as this cute, yellow critter that mutters “pika” like rainbows and unicorns, now is the time to forget it. That’s because the one in “Detective Pikachu,” out for the Nintendo 3DS on March 23, has the voice of a tormenting, middle-aged creeper.
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Mother Chased With Broom After Complaining About an Indian Tutoring Her Kid
A Chinese Singaporean mother and child were forced out of a tutoring center in Singapore after the parent complained that an Indian was tutoring her youngster. The story emerged from Twitter in a thread by @abnorxmal, who confirmed that the incident occurred in January.
· Ryan General
Japanese ‘Beg-Packers’ Spark Outrage in Thailand for Thinking They Can Travel Without Money
A pair of Asian travelers were spotted in the Thailand province of Sa Kaeo on Thursday after being inspired by Western “beg-packers.” Beg-packing is the practice of traveling Westerners in Southeast Asia without money, and then asking donations from strangers.
· Ryan General
North Korean Cheerleaders Are Kim Jong Un’s Sex Slaves, Defectors Claim
North Korea’s cheerleaders, who made waves online for their attention-grabbing cheers, enthusiastic chants and synchronized moves at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, are allegedly sex slaves at home, defectors claimed. The all-female 229-strong contingent has often been touted as…
· Ryan General
Vietnamese ‘Migrant Workers’ Become Role Models in Taiwan for Selfless Act on Train
Two young men, believed to be Vietnamese migrant workers, recently earned praise for their act of kindness, giving up one of their pre-reserved seats to two children inside a crowded train in Taiwan. To give way to the kids, one of the kind men sat on the lap of the other,…
· Ryan General
Mirai Nagasu Apologizes For Bizarre Comments After Poor Performance
Asian American figure skater Mirai Nagasu of Team U.S.A. opened up to People magazine to apologize for her strange interview following her performance in the women’s free skate on Friday. Nagasu, who finished in 10th place, claimed earlier that the lack of hot water in the…
· Ryan General
Terrorism Analyst’s Racist Tweet Against China Quickly Ruins His Life
Michael S. Smith II, a terrorism analyst for the think tank New America, was immediately fired after tweeting offensive remarks against Chinese intelligence agencies. Smith recently sparked outrage for posting a tweet apparently ridiculing the Asian language by using…
· Ryan General
Thai Man With 2 Wives, 9 Kids Shares the Secret to a Happy Marriage
Manop Nuttayothin is a 42-year-old man from Thailand who is in a “threelationship” with his two beautiful wives. Social media users recently found about the happy “throuple” after one of his wives, 32-year-old Warissara Poksrichan, posted their photos on Valentine’s Day.
· Bryan Ke
Woman Faces Jail for Making Up Story of Being Robbed By Taxi Driver in Thailand
Thai police have now filed charges against the 26-year-old woman who filed a report on Wednesday claiming she was attacked and robbed by a taxi driver after a night out in the town, which she later posted on Facebook and became viral in Thailand. According to reports, the woman,…
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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.