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Feature
‘Is there an Asian American accent?’: Viral video sparks discussion
A TikTok user has sparked an online conversation about the “Asian American accent.” Key points: ...
Bryan Ke
Why TikTok users are mastering the phonetics of a Mandarin-language song
A viral Chinese song challenge has taken TikTok by storm, with users worldwide mastering the phonetics of a Mandarin song and delivering dra...
Michelle De Pacina
South Korea
‘Giving up on men’: South Korea’s viral ‘4B movement’ explained
The viral “4B Movement” in South Korea serves as a response to prevalent sexism in the nation. Key points: ...
Philippines
Video of Filipino college graduate sharing her battle with cancer goes viral
A brief TikTok video from a Filipino college graduate dealing with cancer has gained widespread attention for its emotional and personal nar...
Japan
Watch: Woman left by father as a child rents man to be her ‘dad’ in Japan visit
A woman abandoned by her father as a child hired a man to fill the void during a recent trip to Japan. Key points: ...
Carl Samson
Fashion
How Trader Joe’s tote bags became so fashionable in Japan
While Trader Joe’s tote bags in the U.S. have become a viral sensation due to social media, the canvas bags have long been an unexpect...
Social Media
South Koreans turn to pet rocks to deal with loneliness, burnout
An unusual trend sees South Korea purchasing rocks online and treating them like domesticated pets by dressing them up, painting faces on th...
Business
British Airways cabin crew members fired for video mocking Asian passengers
Two British Airways cabin crew members were fired from their positions after they posted a racist video on social media mocking Asian passen...
Asia
Watch: Singaporean grandma’s ‘so cute’ reaction to automated mahjong table
A viral video showing a Singaporean grandmother being mind-blown after seeing an automated mahjong table for the first time has melted the h...
Trump treasury secretary forming investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is building an investor group to acquire TikTok, responding to ongoing legislative actions that cou...
Food
Watch: TikToker fumes over tiny serving of Trader Joe’s instant ramen
A TikToker has gone viral for calling out Trader Joe’s over an instant ramen cup that contained a relatively small serving of noodles....
China
Rep. Ayanna Pressley warns TikTok ban may fuel anti-Asian sentiment
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D, MA-7) has raised concerns that a potential nationwide TikTok ban could heighten “anti-Asian and Chin...
Ryan General
Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in NYC criticized for offering smaller portions to women
Sushi Noz, a two-star Michelin restaurant in New York City, has gone viral after a negative review on TikTok criticized it for offering smal...
Government
Trump reverses position on nationwide TikTok ban
Despite previously advocating for restrictions on TikTok, former President Donald Trump has reversed his position on bipartisan legislation ...
Watch: Cardi B reacts to tasting balut for 1st time
Rap superstar Cardi B tried balut for the first time in a viral TikTok video she uploaded on Wednesday, and it appears she is not a fan of t...
Benny Blanco faces Filipino fury after ‘disrespectful’ review of Jollibee
American record producer Benny Blanco faced backlash from Filipino netizens over a TikTok video where he criticized Jollibee after trying it...
Culture
Video of Mexican American toddler crying because she’s not Chinese goes viral
A video of a Mexican American girl crying and upset because she is not Chinese has gone viral. About the video: The video, uploaded to TikTo...
Watch: South Koreans are going hard on ‘cash stuffing’ TikTok trend
South Koreans are now putting their own spin to “cash stuffing,” a viral TikTok trend in which people are encouraged to save mon...
Watch: French student shocked to find cameras lining Chinese beach
A viral TikTok video featuring security cameras lining the shores of Hainan’s Haitang Bay in China has ignited a discussion on the gro...
Gua sha explained: Origins, reported benefits and side effects
Gua sha, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) procedure practiced for centuries, is believed to offer many health benefits, beyond mere cosm...
Issues & Racism
Woman faces backlash for telling Asian dog walker to ‘Go back to China’
A woman is facing backlash on social media after being filmed harassing an Asian professional dog walker and hurling racist and xenophobic r...
Head spas are becoming increasingly popular in the US. What are they?
Scalp treatments or head spas, deeply rooted in Asian wellness culture for centuries, have become increasingly popular in the U.S. since aro...
Watch: Hearts melt as senior Singapore couple reunite with daughter, grandkids for Lunar New Year
A video showing a woman who came home to Singapore to surprise her parents for the Lunar New Year is melting people’s hearts on TikTok...
Watch: NYC restaurant serves sushi injected with cannabis oil
A TikTok user recently shared her experience trying cannabis oil-infused sushi from New York omakase restaurant Sushi by Bou. What she’s say...
This mango-shaped ice cream is selling out in Asian markets after going viral on TikTok
A now-elusive, mango-flavored ice cream that mimics the fruit’s look and comes in sturdy packaging has become the latest craze on TikTok, wi...
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...
Thailand
Louisiana woman recounts spontaneous move to Japan, being homeless in Thailand
A woman from Baton Rouge seeking a digital nomad lifestyle in Tokyo recently recounted on social media how she ended up becoming homeless in...
‘lol hey guys’: Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign joins TikTok
President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign has joined TikTok, going against earlier statements indicating their reluctance to jo...
Education
Food content creator reveals she was mocked for bringing Korean food to school as a child
Sarah Ahn, a food content creator who has gone viral on social media for videos with her mom, reveals that she faced mockery for bringing Ko...
Watch: Malaysian teacher’s video shows challenges of being a teacher in US
A Malaysian teacher’s classroom experiences in a US elementary school have sparked discussions on classroom management and cultural differen...
‘Senator, I’m Singaporean’: TikTok CEO responds to repeated questioning about CCP involvement
During a congressional hearing on online safety for children, Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about his aff...
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...
Pizza Hut Japan releases ramen pizza
Pizza Hut Japan has teamed up with ramen chain Tenkaippin to create a limited-edition ramen pizza. What’s in it: The Kotteri-fuu (“thi...
Kyte Baby CEO under fire for denying employee remote work while her baby was in NICU
The CEO of Kyte Baby, a Texas-based baby clothing company, issued two apologies after an employee, Marissa Hughes, was fired for requesting ...
College student submits nearly 500 job applications, receives only 1 offer
A college student has gone viral on TikTok for revealing that he submitted nearly 500 job applications but only received one job offer. Vir...
Watch: TikToker plays BTS, Ive and anime songs with traditional Korean instrument
Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose r...