BABYMONSTER Teams Up With Sanrio’s Kuromi in New K-Pop Collaboration
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Author: redbeanjelly
Why “redbeanjelly”? Because it’s my favorite red bean treat! Yōkan is a yummy little wagashi that’s sweet (but not too sweet), earthy, and perfectly jiggly—made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar. Basically, it’s happiness in jelly form. 🍡
POP MART Floral Bouquets Steal the Spotlight at the 40th Golden Disc Awards
POP MART surprised artists at the 40th Golden Disc Awards 2026 with personalized floral bouquets created in collaboration with Wave Flower.
Husbands in China Reportedly Beg Wives to Quit Viral AI Dating Sim Love and Deepspace
The viral otome game Love and Deepspace is causing real-life relationship drama in China, with husbands reportedly pleading for wives to quit the AI dating sim.
Move Over Labubu: Meet Mirumi, the Shy Robot Charm From Japan Taking Over Social Media
Mirumi, a soft interactive robot charm from Japan, is going viral after Labubu. Here’s why this motion-based collectible is everywhere in 2026.
REVIEW: Do Women Need Sex Entertainment Is a Surprisingly Smart (and Fun) Manga About Female Desire
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REVIEW: Tamon’s B-Side Episode 1 is the Kind of Premiere That Hooks You Instantly
Tamon’s B-Side Episode 1 review: a strong anime debut packed with idol fandom, emotional beats, and musical highlights, now streaming on Crunchyroll.
Webtoon Adaptations Keep Winning in Korea—But Execution Still Makes or Breaks a Hit
Webtoon adaptations continue dominating Korean film and streaming, but 2025 proved that strong execution—not just a hit IP—decides success or failure.
REVIEW: ZIGOKU’S FOREMAN, Volume 1 Is Absurd, Self-Aware, and Unapologetically Weird
ZIGOKU’S FOREMAN by 9BANTA delivers dark humor, absurd workplace comedy, and expressive art in a fun, affordable manga born from viral social media shorts.