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News
Hundreds gather in Paris to support agent orange lawsuit against US companies
Over 200 overseas Vietnamese and French supporters reportedly gathered in Paris to show solidarity with French Tran To Nga’s lawsuit against...
Michelle De Pacina
China
BLACKPINK’s Lisa disappears from Weibo after Crazy Horse cabaret performance
Fans encountered difficulties accessing BLACKPINK member Lisa’s personal Weibo account, which was allegedly deleted due to violations. Lisa...
Entertainment
Paris museum starts skin tone fix on Dwayne Johnson’s wax figure
A museum in Paris has begun updates on a wax figure of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson after its skin tone sparked controversy earlier this week. ...
Carl Samson
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...
Bryan Ke
Events
Olivia Rodrigo, Jungkook, TXT and more land 2023 MTV EMA nominations
The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have unveiled their nomination list for 2023, and many talents of Asian descent are featured across diffe...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to be 1st K-pop act to perform at historic cabaret in Paris
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is about to make history as the first K-pop act to perform at the historic Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris. Key details: In an...
Crime
Filipino in Paris faces deportation after getting hit by drunk-driving Chinese embassy employee
According to a witness, the driver of the vehicle bearing diplomatic plates attempted to escape the scene ...
Ryan General
Music
Video allegedly captures BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie on a date in Paris
On Wednesday night, BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie were allegedly caught on camera during a romantic date in Paris, France. The original vid...
Iris Jung
3 minors in custody for burglarizing ‘Bling Empire: New York’ cast members in Paris
Three teenagers are now in police custody for burglarizing the apartment that “Bling Empire: New York” cast members Blake Abbie and Lynn Ban...
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ final trailer shows new canine sidekick, samurai-inspired body armor
The final trailer for “John Wick: Chapter 4” has been released, giving audiences one last look at the film’s all-star cast...
Chandler Treon
Film & TV
Prolific South Korean actor Yoon Jeong-hee dies at 79
Renowned South Korean actor Yoon Jeong-hee has died at the age of 79. After battling Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes, the actor died in Par...
Singapore
Singaporean couple go viral after boyfriend surprises girlfriend with Paris trip
A video of a Singaporean boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with a trip to Paris has recently gone viral. On Dec. 28, 2022, the couple post...
Editorial Staff
Culture
IVE member Won-young’s phoenix-shaped hairpin accused of appropriating Chinese culture
Jang Won-young of K-pop girl group IVE recently showed off a Korean hairpin at the FRED Gala Dinner in Paris last month. The singer said t...
Daniel Anderson
Korean American rapper Jessi slams European tour organizer for leaving her stranded overnight in Paris
Korean American rapper Jessi revealed on social media that she and her mother were left stranded overnight in Paris without a hotel room du...
Korean ballerina is the first Asian to reach ‘star dancer’ rank at Paris Opera Ballet in its 352 years
Park Sae-eun is the first Asian ballerina to reach the highest rank at the Paris Opera Ballet in its 352-year history. Danseuse étoile: On J...
Japanese Man Attacked With Acid in Paris, Sparks Warning to Japanese Community
Japanese nationals in Paris are on edge after receiving an email about a Japanese citizen who was attacked with acid. What happened: On Feb...
Vietnamese Heiress Who Went to Fashion Shows in Europe Tests Positive for COVID-19
A wealthy Vietnamese jet-setter attended several fashion shows in Milan, Italy and Paris before being tested positive for the 2019 novel cor...
Japanese Restaurant in Paris Vandalized With ‘Coronavirus’ Graffiti
A Japanese restaurant in France was recently vandalized with graffiti that said “coronavirus.” Yuki, a restaurant situated on Rue de la Mic...
Michelle Yeoh Gets 10 Stitches After a Bad Fall in Paris
Michelle Yeoh took to Instagram to share an unfortunate injury over her Valentine’s weekend in Paris. Apparently, the “Crazy Rich Asians” st...
Thai Couple Kidnapped By ‘Taxi Driver’ and Scammed $278 in Paris
A pair of Thai tourists suffered a Parisian nightmare after being detained in a Paris taxi and scammed out of €247 ($278) for a ride that no...
Asia
Japanese Man Walks for Balenciaga After Being Discovered on the Streets of Tokyo
A Japanese man casually walking around Tokyo earlier this year had no idea that he would be modeling for Balenciaga in Paris several months ...
Balenciaga in Paris Under Fire After Chinese Man is Manhandled For Protecting His Mom
Balenciaga has come under fire on Chinese social media after one of its Paris stores allegedly mistreated two Chinese customers in favor of ...
Can You Tell the Difference Between China’s Fake ‘Paris’ and the Real One?
While the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France is among the world’s most recognizable landmarks, images of its less popular replica found in China ...
Vietnamese Badass Spends 150 Days Traveling From Vietnam to Paris on a Motorbike
After 150 days of traveling by motorbike from Vietnam, 30-year-old Tran Dang Dang Khoa finally reached Paris on Saturday. Posting a number o...
Fashion
Kenzo Presents Spring 2018 Clothing Line With Only Asian Models
French luxury brand Kenzo presented its menswear and womenswear for spring 2018 in Paris over the weekend featuring only models of Asian des...
Khier Casino
Chinese Community in Paris Riot After Police Fatally Shoot Man in His Home
On Sunday, Paris police fatally shot 56-year-old Shaoyo Liu at his home in front of his family, sparking riots that left three officers inju...
Aussie Man Discovers His Uber Driver is Islamic, Heartbreaking Conversation Ensues
The reverberations from the Paris terrorist attacks are sure to affect everyone worldwide, including Muslims who reject extremist violence. ...
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A 22-Year-Old Reveals How She Survived the Paris Shootings in Heartbreaking Facebook Post
Isobel Bowdery, a 22-year-old South African student studying in Paris, was in the Bataclan theatre when gunmen opened fire on the crowd, mur...
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