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Samsung’s Billionaire Heir is Now in Jail With Only a Mattress on the Floor
Following his arrest last Friday, South Korean billionaire and Samsung chief Lee Jae-Yong has now been placed in a 71-square-foot detention cell with nothing but a washstand and a mattress on the floor. Lee’s current jail cell at the Seoul Detention Centre is isolated as he is…
· Ryan General
Thai High Schooler Livestreams Striptease on Facebook, Gets Caught By Royal Police
A high schooler in Thailand was recently given a stern warning by no less than the Royal Thai Police for a sexy video she posted via Facebook Live. The student caught the attention of the Royal Thai Police after the video, in which she performed a live striptease via the social…
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China’s Air Will Soon Be Only Second in the World for Air Pollution Deaths
India has surpassed China as the most polluted nation in the world with about 1.1 million people dying from PM2.5-related health problems — and the death toll continues to climb, according to the State of Global Air Report 2017. Since 2010, air pollution levels have risen…
· Ryan General
Self-Driving Flying Taxis Made in China to Start Carrying People in Dubai This Summer
The advent of the flying car is almost here and it’s being brought to us by a drone-maker in China. For over a year, EHang has been working on an autonomous drone that can transport humans and it seems it is finally ready to take flight as a commercial taxi service in Dubai.…
· Ryan General
One Part in the ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Trailer is Seriously Irking Japanese People
There has been a lot of criticism on the live-action ‘Ghost in the Shell’ film, the worst being the bastardization of Japanese culture all thanks to Hollywood’s whitewashing of a Japanese story. While the first trailer for the film debuted last November, it wasn’t until recently…
· Ryan General
Chinese Tourists Are STILL Treating Korea’s Airport Like a Garbage Dump
Unruly Chinese tourists have once again left an insane amount of garbage at South Korea’s second-largest airport, making it look like a giant indoor garbage dump — and the staff can’t do much about it. Images of the trash left by the travelers at Jeju International Airport have…
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Racist Vandals Spray-Paint ‘Chink’ on Hmong Family’s Garage Door in Minnesota
A family of Hmong descent who just moved from Saint Paul, Minnesota to a suburb in Oakdale was the target of racist vandalism after the words, including “chink”, were spray painted across their garage door. Photos of the vandalism were posted to Facebook on Sunday by TL Xiong,…
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Horrified Father Discovers 14-Year-Old Daughter Working as a Sexy Hostess at Shanghai Nightclub
Horrified Father Discovers 14-Year-Old Daughter Working as a Sexy Hostess at Shanghai NightclubAuthorities in Shanghai are carrying out investigations into entertainment venues across Jing’an district after a father discovered that his 14-year-old daughter was working as a…
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Disturbed Man Throws Lit Molotov into Hong Kong Metro Train
A man has been arrested for reportedly throwing a molotov cocktail on a packed MTR train during rush hour at Tsim She Tsui station in Hong Kong on Friday, leaving at least 18 people wounded. The fire broke out at around 7 p.m. local time on a train traveling from Admiralty to…
· King Malleta
‘Pregnant’ Student Caught Trying to Sneak Cat on Train When Her Stomach Started Meowing
In China, pets are not allowed to board trains, but one persistent university student came up with a plan so she could sneak in her pet cat. A woman from China pretended to be an expectant mother so she could sneak in her cat at the train station.
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Thailand Encourages Women to Make Babies With the Weirdest Campaign Slogan
Along with other Asian countries, Thailand is also growing weary of their decreasing population. In order to encourage new childbirths, the government has come up with an almost cringeworthy advert. Director-General of Health Department in Thailand, Wachira Pengcham, said that…
· Ryan General
Chinese Startup Invents Genius Bottle That Keeps Polluted Air From Ruining Clean Water
China’s pollution has become so bad that a company had to create a water container that prevents air from getting into the container. Tianmei Beverage Group Corp designed the “Soft Water Barrel”, a self-collapsible container that folds in on itself as water is drawn from it,…
· King Malleta
12-Year-Old Thai Girl Becomes Pro Gun Assembler For Gun-Loving Dad
Guns are dangerous tools when in the hands of people who don’t know how to use them — in particular, children. However, one 12-year-old girl from Thailand looks like she just knows what to do when you hand her a revolver. Lisa looks like just a normal sixth grader from Chiang…
· King Malleta
Suicidal Wife Jumps From Building, Husband Saves Her By Grabbing Her Hair
A husband from China was able to save the life of his suicidal wife by grabbing on to her ponytail after she jumped off from their apartment building. There are studies that say that an entire head of hair can hold up to two tons of weight. Unfortunately, one Chinese husband was…
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Millionaire Stock Trader Donates $1 Million to Build Schools Across Southeast Asia
Timothy Sykes most is known for turning is bar mitzvah gift of $12,415 into $4.3 million trading stocks online. On Instagram, he’s known for his lavish Instagram posts filled with exotic cars, stacks of cash, and luxury vacations.
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Japanese Fetish Brand’s New Sailor Swim Suits Will Knock Your Pervy Socks Off
Japanese sailor uniforms are usually worn at schools and cosplay events, but fetish design brand School Fiction has taken it to another level with two new designs that combine swimwear and schoolgirl styles. The iconic sailor suit has been growing in popularity as a fetish item…
· Ryan General
U.N. Reveals Shocking Details of Mass Murder and Rape of Muslim Group in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military forces have been waging a brutal crackdown against a particular Muslim group in the country’s Rakhine State, a new U.N. report revealed on Friday. Burmese army and Border Guard Police were reportedly involved in extrajudicial killings, widespread rapes,…
· Ryan General
The Second Youngest Billionaire in the World is a Filipino-American
At 28 years old, a Filipino-American is currently the second youngest billionaire in the world, according to Forbes. Bobby Murphy, Snap Inc.’s low-profile CTO, is second only to his 26-year-old Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel. Murphy is also #11 in Forbes’ America’s Richest…
· King Malleta
Singapore Airlines Stewardess Mysteriously Found Dead in SF Hotel Room
It was just supposed to be a layover for a couple of nights, but little did she know that it was going to be her last flight. Vanessa Yeap, a 38-year-old leading flight attendant for Singapore Airlines checked in at a San Francisco hotel for a layover of a long-haul January 28…
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The Heartbreaking Story of a Taiwanese Vet Who Euthanized Herself
Taiwan is set to introduce a law banning animal euthanasia on February 4, months after the suicide of veterinarian Chien Chih-cheng who was overwhelmed by the growing number of animals she had to put down. Under the new law, it will be illegal to euthanize abandoned animals, and…
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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.