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Animals
S. Korean man sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting dog with arrow
A South Korean man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting a stray dog with an arrow he purchased online, citing that he did ...
Bryan Ke
Entertainment
Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis, double mastectomy
Olivia Munn has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the actor revealed in an Instagram post Wednesday. Key points: ...
Carl Samson
Health
New study links regular social media use to desire for cosmetic procedures
A regular use of social media and photo editing apps is connected to an increased interest in cosmetic procedures, according to a new study....
Ryan General
Aespa’s Karina apologizes to fans for dating in handwritten letter
Aespa member Karina apologized to fans in a handwritten letter one week after her label, SM Entertainment, confirmed that she and South Kore...
Business
Asian restaurant slams influencer’s request for free meal in exchange for exposure
Lucky Ramen and Sushi, a pan-Asian restaurant in Manchester, England, publicly slammed an unnamed influencer’s request for a free meal...
Michelle De Pacina
Japan
Shohei Ohtani surprises fans by announcing he is now married
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announced he is now a married man. Shocking the baseball world: On Thursday, Ohtani, 29,...
Asia
Indian netizens praise Korean man for wearing dhoti in viral video
A South Korean man has been receiving tons of love from Indian social media users after a video of him wearing traditional South Indian atti...
Sports
Watch: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto learn Spanish greetings from teammate
Shohei Ohtani is melting many baseball fans’ hearts after the Los Angeles Dodgers shared a video of him and fellow Japanese newcomer Yoshino...
Philippines
Viola Davis shows love for lively atmosphere of Filipino classroom with singing student
Award-winning actor Viola Davis took to Instagram to share a viral clip of a Filipino student singing, expressing her admiration for the liv...
Culture
Viral video of daughter slapped by her father after return home from Tet sparks debate
A video of a Vietnamese woman who was slapped in the face by her father after returning home for Tet Nguyen Dan holiday following years of s...
‘American Born Chinese’ star Ben Wang lands ‘Karate Kid’ lead role
Sony Pictures has found its new “Karate Kid” in “American Born Chinese” actor Ben Wang. Breaking the news: The official “Karate Kid” movie I...
Food
These Japanese flowers made of ice cream are almost too beautiful to eat
A Japanese ice cream creation made to look like beautiful flowers has taken the internet by storm. Blooms on a cone: The viral ice cream, s...
Film & TV
Studio Ghibli fans reject ‘live action’ AI renditions of ‘Spirited Away’ characters
Fans of Studio Ghibli are rallying against artificial intelligence (AI) images of the iconic anime film “Spirited Away” that recently went v...
TikToker Lynn Yamada Davis, of ‘Cooking with Lynja’ fame, dies at 67
Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her “Cooking with Lynja” videos on TikTok, has passed away at 67. What happened: Davis died surrounded by loved...
Watch: Fried chicken is fused with instant ramen for mouthwatering results
A new video shows how packs of instant ramen can be fused with chicken, creating a dish that looks surprisingly mouthwatering. Moving the ne...
Military
Group photos featuring BTS’ RM, V released by military training center
The Nonsan Korea Army Training Center on Thursday posted new group photos of its recruits, including BTS members RM and V. What they show: R...
Japanese man who spent $16,000 to become a dog ‘fails’ agility test
The Japanese man who made headlines throughout the year for chronicling his journey as a “dog” has apparently flunked an agility course. Wha...
Video of S. Korean train station’s plus-size sign sparks ‘fatphobia’ discussion
A viral video on TikTok and Instagram showing a silhouette sign of an overweight man at a train station in South Korea has ignited a heated ...
Social Media
Top comment on teen’s Instagram post goes mega viral for Thailand, Muay Thai dare
An American teen recently went viral on Instagram after the top comment in his challenge post, which gave a shout-out to Thailand and Muay T...
Wholesome video of Snoop Dogg writing his name in Japanese goes viral
A video of a giddy Snoop Dogg after he learned how to write his name in Japanese has gone viral again, nearly one year after the wholesome m...
China
These grass slides in China are taking Instagram users to ‘heaven’
A group of slides built on a meadow in northern China has made their way to Instagram, captivating netizens with the pristine natural beauty...
Olivia Munn teaches son Mandarin with book from friend Ali Wong
Olivia Munn has been spending quality time with 23-month-old son Malcolm — through Mandarin! Gift of learning: Munn, 43, shared an adorable ...
Meta pays millions for celebs including Naomi Osaka, Kendall Jenner for AI chatbots: report
Social media giant Meta reportedly paid millions of dollars to over two dozen celebrities, including Naomi Osaka, MrBeast and Dwayne Wade, i...
John Cena’s Instagram dedication post to BTS’ J-Hope whips ARMY into frenzy
Actor and professional wrestler John Cena caused quite a frenzy among BTS fans – widely known as ARMY – after dedicating an Instagram post t...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa shares photos of her debut at Paris’ Crazy Horse cabaret
Many BLACKPINK fans, affectionately known as BLINKS, are loving the pictures Lisa recently uploaded to her Instagram, showing the costumes s...
Lil Tay’s father fires back after her Instagram account claims he faked her death
Lil Tay’s father, Christopher Hope, has reportedly denied responsibility for the Instagram death hoax that recently put his daughter back in...
Video: Chinese woman shows off amazing neck and head isolation dance moves
A Chinese woman is making jaws drop for her dance move showcased in a video re-uploaded to Instagram over the weekend. Key details: The vide...
Video: Influencer celebrates 28th birthday with Costco-themed birthday party
The party offered an impressive selection of Costco staples, from rotisserie chicken to hot dogs, chicken bakes, pepperoni pizza, twisted ch...
Charli XCX says she unfollowed Rina Sawayama on Instagram over ‘personal disagreement’
Charli XCX broke her silence Wednesday amid speculations surrounding her unfollowing of Rina Sawayama on Instagram. Driving the news: Rumors...
Crime
Korean artist DJ Soda shares she has been sexually assaulted ‘several times’ in her life
“I thought I had to hide it and live as if nothing had happened. But now I don’t want to avoid or hide anymore” ...
Dwayne Johnson, Virat Kohli, Blackpink’s Lisa among highest earning Instagram users, report claims
Actor Dwayne Johnson, cricketer Virat Kohli and BLACKPINK member Lisa are among the highest-earning celebrities on Instagram in 2023, claims...
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News
Lil Tay poised for potential comeback after mother claims custody battle win
“My daughter can pursue and achieve her dreams on her own terms, and we are finally a happy family again, together” ...
‘All aboard the Mugen plane’: ‘Demon Slayer’-themed planes take off in Japan
A travel website recently showed what it was like to board All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) special “Demon Slayer”-themed airplanes. See for yourse...
Korean artist DJ Soda ‘shocked and scared’ after being groped during performance in Japan
“No matter what clothes I wear, sexual harassment and assault cannot be justified,” DJ Soda writes amid victim-blaming comments ...
12,000 and counting: This Singaporean toy enthusiast is not your typical Barbie collector
A 43-year-old toy enthusiast from Singapore is defying traditional definitions of a typical Barbie collector. Childlike wonder: Jian Yang c...
‘Do not travel to Maui’: Jason Momoa tells fans to avoid visiting Hawaiian island amid ongoing wildfires
Actor Jason Momoa recently took to social media to tell his followers not to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui as deadly wildfires continue ...