14 articles
Entertainment
BTS’ Jin inadvertently helps a fan in Brazil avoid getting robbed
Social media users are applauding BTS’ Jin for inadvertently helping a fan avoid getting robbed in Brazil while serving his mandatory milita...
Editorial Staff
Feature
South Korea knocked out of World Cup by Brazil after 4-1 thrashing
There will still be no Asian national team World Cup winners after South Korea was knocked out of contention by Brazil on Monday. Brazil’s...
Alan Van
Film & TV
Former Stray Kids member Kim Woo-jin to lead upcoming HBO Max original series set in Brazil
Kim Woo-jin, a former member of K-pop boy group Stray Kids, will be HBO Max’s first-ever Korean lead for an upcoming series called “Alem do...
Daniel Anderson
News
Man Tries Robbing Petite Woman, She Turns Out to Be a Jiu-Jitsu Expert
A robber in northwestern Brazil had the regret of his life after targeting a petite woman who is apparently trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. ...
Carl Samson
Asia
Japanese Wrestler Goes Crazy When Brazilian Opponent Weighs 28 Pounds Above Limit
Shinobu Kandori, a Japanese pro wrestler-turned-politician, was extremely disappointed when her opponent weighed way above the limit for the...
Enslaved Filipino Helper Forced to Eat Dog Food to Survive Working in Brazil
A Filipino domestic helper consumed dog food out of starvation while working for a family in Brazil. In an interview with BBC, identified on...
Brazilian Tennis Player Fined $1,500 For Doing Racist ‘Slant Eyes’ During Game Against Japan
Brazilian tennis player Guilherme Clezar was fined £1,100 ($1,487) by the International Tennis Federation after a racist gesture was caught ...
Racist Brazilian Host Berates K-Pop Group KARD on TV, Audience Cheers
K-Pop quartet KARD just became the unfortunate targets of a Brazilian host who had no problem berating them with racial slurs on live televi...
Maggots Burst Out Of Chinese Backpacker’s Leg Weeks After Brazilian Rainforest Trip
A Chinese woman’s insect bites from a South American tour later turned out to be much more than just itchy lesions after maggots began burst...
Ryan General
Brazilian-Japanese Actress Has Zero Clue Her Instagram Photo is Horrifically Racist
Brazilian-Japanese Actress Carol Nakamura is currently under fire for her latest Instagram photo. I don’t think we need to explain why...
Business
After 29 Years, the Sega Genesis is Making a Comeback in Brazil
After almost three decades since the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) was launched, Sega’s beloved console is making a comeback with a target relea...
Olympic Athlete Racks Up $5,000 Phone Bill Playing Pokémon Go in Rio
An Olympic star gymnast recently racked up a $5,000 phone bill trying to take home the Pokémon Go title in Brazil. Last week, Kohei Uchimur...
Lifestyle
Meet the Brazilian Model Who’s Proving Disabilities Can Be Beautiful
Brazilian model Paola Antonini France Costa is earning admiration and respect not only for her stunning looks but also for her courage and d...
A 25-Year-Old Brazilian Mayor Who Ran Her City Via Text Stole $4 Million and Ran
Brazilian Mayor Lidiane Leite, 25, is on the run after allegations of her corrupt reign and use of a WhatsApp account to run her town are be...
Laura Dang
Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for Sharkbites.