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China’s Air is So Bad that a Restaurant Charged Diners Extra to Breathe Clean Air
A restaurant in China’s Jiangsu Province surprised customers by tacking on an “air purification” fee to their bills. The restaurant, based in Zhangjiagang, charged an extra 1 yuan (15 cents) per diner in order to pay for operation costs incurred by several air filtration…
· Sarah Lesnar
New App Claims to Determine a Woman’s Cup Size By Putting a Phone Between Each Breast
A new “health care” app in Japan claims to be able to determine a woman’s cup size by simply putting a smart phone between their breasts. The app, ChiChi, which has not been approved for the App Store as of this article, is still in their beta test phase. The creators aim to…
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Muslims Band Together to Raise Over $190,000 to Help San Bernardino Shooting Victims
A community of Muslims has come together to aid victims of the recent San Bernardino attack. A move not even Donald Trump can outdo. In a report by ABC7, the campaign “Muslims United for San Bernardino”hoped to raise $50,000 for the families of the victims killed in the tragic…
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He Sings Alone at an Empty Church — Wait Until You See Who Joins Him
Musician Peter Hollens recently put together an incredible rendition of”Mary Did You Know?” Check out the wonderful song above!
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Jobless Chinese Man Joins Fight Against ISIS After Girlfriend Breaks Up With Him
A 25-year-old Chinese man has become the first citizen in his country to join the fight against ISIS. Pan Yang is from a family of farmers in the Sichuan Province of southwestern China. This past September, he traveled to Syria, Turkey and Lebanon to join Kurdish militia Popular…
· Max Chang
K-Pop Group Detained at LAX For Being Suspected Sex Workers
The all-girl K-pop band Oh My Girl was detained in LAX on December 9 under the suspicion that they were a group of sex workers after a misunderstanding about the word “sister”. The band, which includes eight members, were in the United States to shoot the cover of their upcoming…
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Rich Chinese Mom Tries to Bribe Customs Official With Sex, Fails Miserably
Here’s some news that looks like a blurb from a porn video: a 55-year-old Chinese woman tried bribing a customs officer with sex after being caught smuggling designer goods. Hong Yang and her adult daughter were recently caught sneaking $160,000 worth of undeclared goods into…
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China is Now Using the World’s Most Hated Verification System to Buy Train Tickets
If you thought websites making you type in indecipherable phrases through their CAPTCHA tests was frustrating, you’re lucky you’re not a China Railway ticket buyer. The national railway operator of the People’s Republic of China is employing a new verification system for booking…
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Oil Billionaire Gives $100,000 Christmas Bonus to Each of His Nearly 1,400 Employees
A Houston oil reclamation service and energy company is playing Santa this holiday season to its employees in a life-changing way. Hilcorp Energy Co., founded by Jeffrey Hildebrand, plans to give each of its nearly 1,400 employees a $100,000 bonus this Christmas for reaching the…
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This UC Riverside Grad’s Innovative Resume Caught the Attention of Airbnb’s CEO
Image via Fares Nimri Nina Mufleh made headlines back in April for her innovative resume to Airbnb, which ended up catching the attention of Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. Her resume ultimately landed her an interview with the $25 billion startup. But there’s a slight twist to the…
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One Video Perfectly Sums Up the Sad and Painful Life of an Instagram Husband
“Behind every cute girl on Instagram is a guy like me, and a brick wall.”
· Editorial Staff
Inside the ‘Adults Only’ Tree House That Costs $275 a Night on Airbnb
If San Francisco’s rental homes, hotels and hostels aren’t offering something different enough for your accommodation tastes, one Bay Area couple may have the place for you. Linda and Doug Studebaker from Burlingame, California — 15 minutes away from San Francisco — are offering…
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It Takes a Few Seconds to See Which Apps Are Draining Your iPhone
Today’s smartphone batteries may hold charges longer than ever before, but that still doesn’t mean much in the face of constant Snapchats, Facebook updates and Instagram photos. If keeping your iPhone alive throughout the day is a struggle, it may be less about the actual…
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Scorned Wife Leaves Epic Craigslist Post For Her Husband’s Mistresses
Break-ups aren’t often pretty, especially when one partner breaks the ultimate bond of trust by cheating on their significant other. Recent stories making headlines include a wife who destroyed her husband’s expensive ride and a jealous husband who snipped off a homewrecker’s…
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Woman Complains About Popcorn, Son of China’s Richest Man Comes to the Rescue
A frustrated cinemagoer in China has found out that sometimes it pays to complain, especially if those in power are listening. After finding her box of popcorn was only about 80 percent full, a woman posted a picture of her less-than-generous portion to Weibo, according to South…
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An Airbnb Host is Suing Guests For Filming Gay Porn in Her House
A California homeowner found her 1920s mansion soiled with an “abundance of bodily fluids” and littered with “various sexual devices” after renting it out to a gay porn star. Kristina Knapic is suing Airbnb, where she rented out the Acacia Mansion, for $30,000, because of the…
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Mr. Rogers Said THIS to Him in 1981, But What Happened 20 Years Later Will Make You Cry
Many of us watched Fred Rogers and his T.V. show “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” growing up. His lessons were always simple, but had a profound impact on many people’s lives.
· Laura Dang
Man Raises $220,000 to Make Music For Cats
Here’s one video you absolutely have to watch to believe: One man has embarked on his life mission to create music for cats. David Teie, a cellist for the National Symphony Orchestra, believes science has given people an opportunity to bond and enrich the lives of animals.…
· Laura Dang
How an 18-Year-Old Brandy Melville Model Struggled to Attain the Perfect Body
Scarlett Rose Leithold was discovered by a talent scout in an airport at the age of 14. Today, she is the stunning face of Brandy Melville, the controversial teen clothing brand known for offering only one size. However, the controversy surrounding the company’s promotion of a…
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Insanely Talented Artist Paints Himself Blending Perfectly into Different Backgrounds
One world-renowned artist has made a career out of literally blending into his own artwork. For over a decade, Chinese artist Liu Bolin has been painting himself into backgrounds so that he looks nearly invisible. The 42-year-old, who was born in Shandong but now lives and works…
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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.