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· Ryan General
Watch a Cat’s Dramatic Rescue From a Singapore High Rise
A curious cat almost fell to its certain death after it got itself stranded on the 12th floor ledge of a building in Singapore. Fortunately, the furry pet was saved by rescue officers after it was spotted by a concerned neighbor. The poor feline found itself on the ledge just…
· Ryan General
K-POP and K-Dramas are Making a Ton of People Filthy Rich
A huge part of the world has collectively embraced two of South Korea’s main exports: K-pop and K-drama. Their influence has so far transcended into fashion and even beauty standards in many countries, creating a huge market for Korean beauty products and fashion brands.…
· Editorial Staff
China May Ban K-Pop and K-Dramas Over South Korea’s Missile Defense System
Following South Korea and the United States’ decision to deploy the former’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), China, worried about the system’s proximity, is reportedly planning to restrict/ban Korean entertainment for an indefinite period. In response to North…
· Ryan General
Chinese Woman Almost Goes Blind After Binge-Watching Korean Dramas
A Chinese woman’s addiction to Korean TV drama series almost caused her to go blind after binge watching 18 straight episodes of her favorite shows. The 20-year-old woman sought medical attention after she felt that her eyes were “ready to burst out from her skull,” according to…
· Jacob Wagner
Study Shows the Visibly Dramatic Difference Between Six and Eight Hours of Sleep
A full night’s rest is often thought of as a luxury in today’s busy times. According to a recent report from Gallup, 42% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Although the potential health consequences of not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a…
· Waylae Gregoire
Here’s the Dramatic Moment Steve Jobs Told Disney’s CEO His Cancer Had Returned
It was a cool Tuesday on January 24, 2006 in Emeryville, California. Steve Jobs and Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, sat on an outside bench on Pixar’s campus to talk. Within half an hour, Iger would publically announce Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, which Jobs owned a majority share of,…
· Carl Samson
Why South Korean Men Have Really Good Skin
If you’ve always loved watching K-dramas and K-pop variety shows, chances are you noticed how beautiful your bias’ skin is. Too beautiful that we can only wonder what in a South Korean’s genetic makeup makes it possible, because as far as we’re convinced, we never saw a single…
· King Malleta
Chinese Women Now Spend More Money on Plastic Surgery Than Any Other Asians
Chinese women spend more than double the amount on plastic surgery each month compared to other women around the world, according to an Allergan report based on a survey by Insight Engineers. The survey suggests that Chinese women spend about $85 per month on beauty which is…
· Ryan General
Beauty Vlogger Fatally Electrocuted By Faulty Water Heater in Bali
A broken water heater claimed the life of a popular beauty vlogger from Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday after electricity traveled through the water in her shower hose. According to local authorities, the body of 26-year-old Rini Cesillia was found lying on her bathroom floor holding…
· Ryan General
Chinese Chemistry Teacher Sold $600,000 of Meth Every Month to the U.S. and Europe
A chemistry professor was recently found making $600,000 per month by doing a “Walter White” in China, producing and selling methamphetamine abroad. The “Chinese Heisenberg”, identified only by his surname Zhang, was recently convicted on charges of of manufacturing, smuggling,…
· Ryan General
Chinese Ski Resort Continues Tradition of Exploiting Women in Bikinis For Profit
The shameless trend of having women wear bikinis while they freeze in the snow is now officially becoming a marketing tradition for ski resort operators in China. Following last winter’s exploitative display of women in skimpy swimsuits in the open cold, another ski resort in…
· King Malleta
Sisters Spend $2,200 Just to Meet Their Favorite Korean Idol, Regret It Soon After
Two sisters based in the Philippines were so determined to meet their favorite Korean idol Lee Jong Suk that they shelled out $2,200 for a chance to meet him in Singapore. Twin sisters Vina and Rona Bautista were both eager to see their idol Lee Jong Suk and willing to spend…
· Ryan General
American Kids Are Now Learning Chinese in School to Get Ahead in Life
Chinese immersion programs, wherein elementary students are taught to speak and read in Chinese, are gaining popularity in Tucson, Arizona, according to educators from the participating schools. Sunrise Drive Elementary and Mesquite Elementary are among the many schools in the…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Netizens are Split Over Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory
Despite China’s restricted coverage of the U.S. presidential election, netizens responded quickly to Donald Trump’s victory — and they all did so differently. The Republican candidate’s success left many Americans in considerable shock. Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, but…
· Ryan General
Japanese Band Creates Romantic Christmas Version of the Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen, Nails It
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen, or the PPAP song by Japanese comedian Daimaou Kosaka aka Pikotaro has spawned a massive number of parodies on YouTube when it went viral two months ago. While some are entertaining, a great majority can be described as a general waste of bandwidth.…
· Ryan General
Airline Rewards Heroic Chinese Pilot With $444K For Saving Hundreds by Avoiding Plane Crash
A Chinese pilot received a handsome reward on Thursday for saving the lives of 439 people after successfully preventing a collision between two planes last month. China Eastern Airlines rewarded Captain He Chao with 3 million yuan ($443,000) for his heroics at Shanghai airport…
· Editorial Staff
Armed Teen Tries to Rob Chinese Chef, Quickly Realizes He Messed With the Wrong Guy
A teen who tried to rob a Chinese restaurant in Queensland, Australia immediately regretted his decision when the owner decided to retaliate. Armed with a knife, the 19-year-old went up to the counter. Instead of ordering food, he took out one knife from his pocket and passed a…
· Editorial Staff
Penguin Loses It After Coming Home To Find His Wife With Another Man, Bloody Fight Ensues
I always thought that penguins were cute and peaceful creatures only capable of love. After watching the following video, I couldn’t have been more wrong. In a recent video by National Geographic, a male penguin comes back to his nest to find his wife with another man.
· Ryan General
Filipino Child Actor Just Landed a Major Role in Disney’s Upcoming ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Young Filipino actor Deric McCabe has landed a major role in a Disney film production which stars Hollywood heavyweights Zach Galifianakis, Reese Witherspoon, André Holland, Levi Miller, Mindy Kaling and Oprah Winfrey. The 8-year-old will be playing the role of Charles Wallace…
· Editorial Staff
Foreigner Shoplifts Tea in Japan For the Most Hilarious Reason Ever
A foreigner in Japan was recently caught stealing tea at a Japanese convenience store. Twitter user @domoboku witness the drama unfold after he walked into the store and saw the store clerk and the man arguing. The non-Japanese Asian man had been drinking a bottle of tea he…
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iQIYI is the 'Netflix of China' — the subscription streamer whose original C-dramas, variety shows, and donghua set what a billion-plus viewers binge.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:253450
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Studio Dragon is the studio behind the K-dramas the world binges — Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Sweet Home — selling globally through Netflix and beyond.
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Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.