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People Are Selling Pokémon Go Accounts For Up to $3,000 on Craigslist
People are now selling Pokémon Go accounts on the internet, with well-established accounts fetching up to $3,000 on eBay and Craigslist. The most expensive accounts are around level 20 with many rare and high level Pokémon in their Pokédex.
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Man Repeatedly Spits on the Floor, Gets Shoved in Front of a Speeding Train
A Chinese man in Hunan narrowly escaped death after he was pushed onto the train train tracks as revenge for repeatedly spitting in public. On Sunday afternoon, a 48-year-old man named Tan had allegedly been spitting on the ground throughout the train station until he reached…
· Editorial Staff
Shocking Video Shows How Uncivilized Chinese Tourists Behave at Shanghai Disneyland
Recently, YouTube vlogger Disney Dwayne and his friend Adrian visited the newly-opened Disneyland in Shanghai, China. While most of his experiences were positive, he couldn’t help but notice the antics of the notoriously “uncivilized” Chinese tourists around him, so he pulled…
· Laura Dang
Asians Are Upset That Pokémon Go Still Isn’t Available in Asia Yet
Pokémon Go was recently released in 26 new countries this past Saturday, but it is still unavailable in Asian countries. The wildly popular augmented reality game, which was originally released in Australia, New Zealand and the United States on July 6, has become a worldwide…
· Editorial Staff
Chow Yun Fat Spotted Waiting in Line to Watch His Own Movie With His Wife
Unless it’s the red carpet premier, spotting a movie star in line waiting to watch his own movie is a rare sight to behold. Fans waiting in line at a Hong Kong cinema last Thursday night were surprised to find that the actor cast in one of the films playing was standing among…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Nutritionist Claims Eating Curry Will Prevent You From Going Bald
Curry supposedly prevents baldness, according to one Japanese nutritionist. According to a survey conducted by a popular Japanese wig maker, Japan ranks fairly low on the list of countries with the highest percentage of male baldness.
· Editorial Staff
Millionaire Reveals How Internet Con Artists Use Instagram to Make Themselves Look Rich
Tim Sykes is best known for taking $12,415 in high school and turning it into $4.4 million through trading stocks by his 34th birthday. Now, he makes most of his money teaching others how to do the same through his online course. Being aware of the stereotypes surrounding…
· Editorial Staff
Welcome to The Most Expensive Hotel in Shanghai
The Ahn Luh Zhujiajiao Hotel is the most expensive hotel Shanghai, China. The hotel features incredible rooms, amenities, and waterfront views.
· Ryan General
Man Quits His Job to Become a Full-Time Pokemon Trainer
In a story out in New Zealand, a man who aims to become the very best Pokémon trainer (like no one ever was!), decided to quit his job and embark on a 2-month Pokémon-hunting adventure throughout the country. For Tom Currie, 24, becoming a dedicated Pokémon hunter after Pokémon…
· Ryan General
Black Man Creates GoFundMe Campaign So Racist People Can Send Him ‘Back To Africa’
Larry Mitchell has had enough of people spouting the racist remark “Go back to Africa,” so he thought of a solution that can be a win for him and his vocal haters. The African-American man from Indiana then decided to set-up a GoFundMe page to give racists the opportunity to…
· Editorial Staff
He Raised His Company’s Minimum Wage to $70,000 — Here’s How His Workers Thanked Him
Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments, made headlines last year after increasing the minimum wage to $70,000 for his 120 employees. He also cut his own salary from $1 million to $70,000 and used the majority of the company’s profits for wage increases. While Price got a lot of…
· Ryan General
Thai Cosplayer Dazzles the Internet With His Hilarious Low-Cost Costumes Using Household Supplies
Cosplaying can be a fun but expensive hobby. Creating a full set of the Master Chief’s armor or a Sailor Moon get-up, for instance, requires not only creativity, but also a significant amount of money — unless you’re this guy. Cosplay enthusiast Anucha Saengchart has mastered…
· Ryan General
Beijing’s Public Pools Contain Dangerous Amounts of Pee, Tests Reveal
While China’s unbearable summer heat may have driven some air conditioned places like IKEA, many are also trying to beat the heat at one of Beijing’s numerous public pools. Unsurprisingly, the extreme amounts of pee in Beijing’s pools may pose some serious health risks, recent…
· Ryan General
This NYU Grad Student Will Train Your Pokémon For $20 an Hour
A Craigslist post on Tuesday offered a unique service for busy people who still prefer to get an edge in Pokémon Go. Offering her services at $20/hour, NYU graduate Ivy St. Ive said she will to do someone’s dirty work as a professional Pokémon Go Trainer. Unfortunately for her…
· Ryan General
Belgian Newlyweds Try to Survive on $600 For a 35-day Honeymoon in China, Fail Miserably
An adventurous Belgian couple took a leap of faith, (though apparently not enough money), and went on a trip to China to celebrate their honeymoon. Royer and Vertiest, both 24, thought China would be a great place to celebrate being newlyweds and immediately planned for 35-day…
· Ryan General
This Chinese Bookstore Claims To Be The ‘Most Beautiful Bookstore In The World’
Chinese bibliophiles have been flocking to a new bookstore in China that claims to be the most beautiful in the world. Photos of the new Zhongsuhge-Hangzhou store have gone viral on Chinese social media in the past few days, reported Shanghaiist. It has been compared to…
· Editorial Staff
This Cat Is Literally The Face Of An Election Campaign In Japan
Japanese politician Satoshi Shima runs a campaign like no other. Like many public officials, he aims for visibility, but people who have seen his poster probably needed a moment to realize that he is not a cat. As you can see, one of his posters features a white cat larger than…
· Editorial Staff
Pokémon Go Can Read Your Gmail, Collects an Insane Amount of Your Private Info
Pokémon Go is collecting an alarming amount of players’ data while they’re out trying to collect Pokémon. Since its release earlier this month, Pokémon Go, the free-to-play augmented reality mobile game has been a worldwide sensation. Its explosive popularity caused Nintendo’s…
· Ryan General
Adorable Dog Who Runs a Fruit Shop Goes Viral in Taiwan
We all love dogs in funny costumes, especially those with other special talents like selling fruit, for instance. Meet Xiaopi, the seven-year-old dog from Taiwan who has become an instant online celebrity after its owner dressed it up in a variety of costumes to help sell some…
· Editorial Staff
Couple Who Met on Airbnb Weds At Company HQ and Gets $5,000 for Honeymoon
Two years ago, Ben Glass used Airbnb for a visit to Tel Aviv, Israel. He booked an apartment, but unfortunately, its owner, Noa, had forgotten to make it unavailable while she was vacationing in Brazil. After the failed transaction, Ben simply picked another Airbnb, but it…
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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.