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· Ryan General
How a side-eye at H Mart set off a TikTok creator pile-on
When TikTok creator Madeline posted a video about side-eyeing white shoppers at H Mart, she described it as a reflection on respect and lived experience. The clip instead triggered a rapid response cycle among larger creators, shifting the focus from grocery store behavior to…
· Carl Samson
TikTok deal announced after months of stalled negotiations
President Donald Trump and Chinese officials have reached a framework to transfer TikTok’s American operations to U.S. control, breaking months of deadlock. About the deal: The president announced the breakthrough Tuesday while extending the divestiture deadline to Dec. 16 for…
· Ryan General
Korean TikTok star convicted of sexual assault resumes posting to millions of followers
South Korean TikTok creator Seo Won Jeong was convicted of quasi-rape (jun ganggan) by the Supreme Court on March 13, for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in July 2023, yet he has resumed posting videos to his more than 55 million followers despite the ruling. Under…
· Carl Samson
Korean American ‘TikTok cult’ pastor faces intensifying federal investigation
On July 25, federal authorities raided a home in Tujunga, Los Angeles, connected to Robert Shinn, the pastor and talent manager at the center of Netflix’s 2024 documentary “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult.” What went down: The multi-agency operation began at around 6…
· Carl Samson
SF chef breaks silence amid severe fallout from viral belittling of TikTok influencer
A San Francisco chef has issued a public apology after a viral confrontation with a “micro influencer” at his restaurant, which led to his exit and the permanent closure of the business. What happened: The controversy began earlier this month when Karla Marcotte, who had 15,000…
· Carl Samson
Chinese factories have flooded TikTok with ‘luxury’ goods. Should you buy them?
Chinese suppliers are taking over U.S. social media with videos promoting direct sales of alleged luxury products as a strategy to circumvent President Donald Trump’s steep 145% tariffs on Chinese imports. How it’s looking
· Carl Samson
TikTok’s algorithm shows bias in political content, CCP-related coverage, studies find
Recent research reveals that TikTok’s recommendation algorithm exhibits significant biases in both its distribution of U.S. political content and its handling of Chinese government-related topics, raising fresh concerns about the platform’s influence on public opinion and…
· Carl Samson
Over a dozen US states sue TikTok for harming children by ‘addiction’
Attorneys General from 13 U.S. states — including New York and California — and the District of Columbia filed separate lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, accusing the social media platform of harming young users’ mental health through “addictive” design features. The…
· Bryan Ke
TikToker discovers her Temu croissant lamp is an actual croissant
A TikToker, suspecting that their croissant-shaped lamp purchased from online retailer Temu — known for its low-priced Chinese-made goods — might be made with a real pastry, ended up taking a bite of the lamp to confirm their suspicion. TikTok user @froginahatgirl shared the…
· Bryan Ke
This Filipino chef is behind TikTok’s viral Dubai chocolate
The pastry chef behind one of TikTok’s latest trends featuring content creators enjoying a chunky, crunchy and delicious-looking piece of chocolate known as Dubai chocolate was revealed to be a Filipino. Chef Nouel Omamalin, in partnership with Sara Hamouda — a creative content…
· Bryan Ke
TikToker’s ‘egg flights’ trend
“Egg flight,” a meal comprised of hard-boiled eggs cut in half and topped with various garnishes such as bacon, chicken, or seasonings and condiments, is taking TikTok by storm. The dish’s name was coined by content creator and mother Alice Choi. “Egg flight” has already…
· Michelle De Pacina
Suni Lee joins viral TikTok meme, pokes fun at herself
TikTok users are creating a new Olympic meme by sharing videos of their athletic mishaps, set to an instrumental remix of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Olympic gymnast Sunisa “Suni” Lee joined the trend, humorously posting a clip of her own fall during the women’s balance beam…
· Bryan Ke
Why this TikToker says getting robbed is the ‘new LA’
TikTok creator Brianna Via was shocked to learn from a real estate agent that break-ins in Los Angeles are now “the new normal” while browsing for an apartment in the city. In a video uploaded to TikTok on June 21, Via reads the message the agent wrote her, saying, “My building…
· Ryan General
US TikToker sparks debate after ranking Singapore ‘worst’ of 7 Asian countries he visited
An 18-year-old American TikToker living in Thailand has sparked a debate after ranking Singapore last on a list of seven Asian countries he had visited. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
TikTok users worry over bill for woman’s Tokyo sushi restaurant visit
A TikTok user who visited a highly rated sushi restaurant in Tokyo that does not display prices on its menu caused concerns among viewers after she did not update viewers on the cost of the meal. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: TikToker teaches how to count in Vietnamese with epic rap
A TikTok channel has gone viral for teaching viewers how to count from one to 100 in Vietnamese using a catchy rap tune. Key points:
· Ryan General
TikToker’s claim that ethnically Chinese Singaporeans dislike being called Chinese sparks debate
A TikTok video of a Chinese man lamenting over ethnically Chinese Singaporeans rejecting their Chinese roots has reignited a debate about national identity in Singapore. Key points:
· Ryan General
TikTok sues US over potential nationwide ban
TikTok is suing the U.S. government in a last-ditch effort to block a new law that could result in its complete ban in the country. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Falcon snatches TikToker’s sandwich at Japanese beach
A TikTok user was left in shock after a falcon swooped in to snatch his lunch while he was relaxing at a beach in central Japan. Key points:
· Ryan General
Kim-pop: North Korean propaganda song goes viral on TikTok
A catchy propaganda song praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken TikTok by storm. Key points: