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Deepfake ‘Kim Jong-un’ sings ‘Roketeu Roketeu’ in viral ‘APT.’ parody
A deepfake video showing “Kim Jong-un” and his sister “Kim Yo-jong” singing a parody of Rosé’s “APT.” has gone viral on YouTube. The v...
Bryan Ke
Entertainment
South Korea’s viral Paris Olympics shooter takes break amid hateful comments
Kim Ye-ji, who won a silver medal in the women’s 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics on Sept. 28, is taking a break from profess...
Singaporean father-daughter duo’s ‘Aladdin’ dance wins the internet
A Singaporean father-daughter duo’s performance of “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin” has gone viral on TikTok. Jay Sng, 43, told Mothership...
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 — ...
China
Crying toddler locked in plane bathroom by strangers sparks outrage in China
Two female passengers sparked outrage in China after they locked a crying toddler in a bathroom of a Juneyao Airlines flight from Guiyang to...
Ryan General
YouTuber parents spark outrage for filming toddler trapped in hot car
A Japanese YouTuber couple known online as the “Raunano family” drew backlash over their May 23 video featuring their 2-year-old...
American interviewed by Japanese kids in viral vid wants to ‘give them a gift in return’
An American traveler who shared a video of his wholesome interaction with two Japanese schoolboys that has since gone viral is seeking help ...
Film & TV
‘SF Karen’ speaks out about viral 2020 confrontation of Fil Am man
Four years after Lisa Alexander was dubbed as “San Francisco Karen” for confronting a man who was stenciling “Black Lives Matter” on h...
Michelle De Pacina
Malaysia
Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral
Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key...
Thailand
Thai village uses Doraemon plushy in prayer tradition for rainfall
Residents of a village in Thailand’s Nakhon Sawan province have revived their traditional rain-calling ritual using a Doraemon plush t...
Education
Student’s heartbreaking reaction to dream school rejection goes viral
A high school senior has gone viral for her and her family’s emotional reaction to her rejection by her dream college. Key points: ...
Asia
‘Asoka makeup’: The TikTok Trend inspired by a 2001 Bollywood soundtrack
A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points: ...
Business
Watch: Fresno Chinese restaurant owner’s viral insults draw crowds
A Fresno restaurant owner’s expletive-filled interactions with customers have gone viral on social media. Key points: ...
Video: Muay Thai fighter suffers horrific broken nose during match
An Iranian Muay Thai fighter suffered a severe broken nose when his Thai opponent landed an uppercut straight to his face during a match ove...
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...
India
Watch: Japanese man, 77, sings Tamil song from ‘Muthu’ in viral video
A video of a 77-year-old Japanese man singing a Tamil song has gone viral on South Asian social media. Who he is: Reports identified the man...
Carl Samson
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...
Woman laid off from LinkedIn lands job at Google after sending this video
A woman laid off from LinkedIn secured a higher-paying job at Google by sending an unconventional and innovative video applicatio...
News
Many South Koreans are now eating toothpicks for TikTok
South Korea has warned the public against the consumption of deep-fried toothpicks, a trend that has gained popularity on local social media...
Chinese man sets his pants on fire after botched ‘fart lighting’ stunt
A man in northeastern China saw his bottom wind up in flames after an ill-advised attempt to light his own fart. What happened: The prankste...
Travel
Solo traveler cries after experience with unfriendly French locals in viral TikTok video
A travel influencer from the U.S. broke down in tears after reportedly feeling isolated during her solo trip to France, citing cultural and ...
Food
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...
Videos
Viral TikTok highlights co-workers mistaken for being related because they’re Asian
A viral TikTok video shows two Asian co-workers finding themselves repeatedly asked if they are family members, highlighting the prevalence ...
Philippines
Filipino traffic enforcer stops cars to help stray dog cross busy street
A traffic enforcer from the Philippines is winning hearts on TikTok for stopping cars while a stray dog crossed a busy street. What happened...
Watch: Indonesian pilot comforts Palestinian passenger in viral video
A video showing an Indonesian pilot offering comfort and support to a Palestinian passenger has touched hearts on social media. What happene...
Culture
Man secretly learns Korean for a year, surprises bride with Korean at wedding
A man has gone viral for surprising his wife by secretly learning Korean for his speech on their wedding day. How he did it: Ben Carpenter, ...
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...
Social Media
Video: Korean woman, Bhutanese man go viral for speaking fluent Bengali
A Korean woman and a Bhutanese man have gone viral for their conversation in fluent Bengali. Going viral: Instagram user Luna Yogini can be ...
Japan
‘Trans-age’ Japanese man born in 1984 identifies as 28-yr-old
A 39-year-old Japanese man is making headlines for identifying as a “trans-age” individual and claiming to be 28 years old. Embr...
Video: Japanese women give their thoughts on whether paying for sex is cheating
A Japanese YouTuber has gone viral for asking Japanese women about whether they think paying for sex is the same as cheating or not. About t...
Watch: Singaporean man abducted as child reunites with biological parents in China after 28 years
A 32-year-old Singaporean man has been reunited with his biological parents in China 28 years after he was abducted as a child. Heartfelt re...
Chinese man praised for taking care of disabled mom every day since he was 10 years old
A Chinese man has tugged on netizens’ heartstrings due to his undying love for his mother, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)...
Environmental
Japanese bird scientist’s unconventional research tactic goes viral
The anonymous researcher resorted to wearing a pigeon mask for an entire year in a bid to blend in ...
Fashion
Hermes, Versace and more: Video reveals luxurious items available at Costcos in China
A woman has gone viral for revealing the luxurious items offered to Chinese customers at Costco branches in China. The luxurious items: Ame...
Australian travel vlogger slammed for going inside ‘women-only’ train carriage in Japan
An Australian travel vlogger is now in hot water after filming himself going inside a “women-only” train carriage in Japan and calling himse...
Chinese police officer goes viral for handcuffing himself to suicidal man to save his life
A video of a police officer using handcuffs to stop a suicidal man from jumping off his residential building in Hubei, China, is going viral...
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