ASIAN POP CULTURE

Music

100

This South Korean group includes members RM, Jin, and Jungkook

BTS

200

This Filipino-British indie Artist is known for songs like "glue song" and "Coffee"

Beabadoobee

300

This BLACKPINK member released solo songs like "MONEY" and "Rockstar" (Hint: she was on Fortnite lol)

Lisa

400

This Indonesian Singer-songwriter signed to 88rising is known for emotional pop tracks like "lowkey" and "Every Summertime," the latter appearing on the soundtrack for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

NIKI

500

This Japanese band, known for blending city pop, Bossa Nova, and dream pop influences, gained a cult international following years after their 2005 album For Lovers was released.

Lamp

Shows & Movies

100

This Korean survival drama became one of Netflix's biggest shows worldwide in 2021.

Squid Game

200

This Studio Ghibli movie follows a girl who works in a bathhouse for spirits.

Spirited Away

300

This Pixar movie inspired by Chinese culture follows Mei Lee transforming into a red panda.

Turning Red

400

This Oscar-Winning film by Bong Joon-Ho became the first non-English-language movie to win Best Picture

Parasite

500

This 2014 Filipino romantic drama film starred Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, telling the story of a girl who helps a wealthy classmate pretend to be her boyfriend, later leading to real feelings

She's Dating the Gangster

Internet & Trends

100

These collectible figures from POP MART became viral through blind-box unboxing videos online.

Labubus

200

These small collectible angel figurines are often displayed on phone cases, desks and in "cute clutter aesthetic setups"

Sonny Angels

300

This slang term stands for "Asian Baby Girl" and describes a fashion + beauty aesthetic often associated with bold makeup, lashes, hoop earrings, and nightlife style

ABG

400

This term describes highly curated online content where everyday activities are staged to look cinematic or like part of a personal narrative for social media engagement.

Performative lifestyle content

500

This recent Internet term describes men who intentionally perform "Soft" or "Aesthetic" behaviors- like carrying tote bags, reading in public, or curating indie/lo-fi personas-often as a way to appear more emotionally open or attractive online.

Performative Males

Fashion & Aesthetics

100

This Japanese street fashion district in Tokyo is known for colorful and experimental styles.

Harajuku

200

This Korean-Inspired beauty trend emphasizes glowing skin, natural makeup, and skincare-focused routines

Glass Skin

300

This traditional Filipino formal garment, often worn by men at weddings and special events, is typically made of lightweight, embroidered fabric and is worn untucked over an undershirt

Barong

400

This traditional Japanese garment, often worn during festivals and ceremonies, features long fabric wraps tied with an obi sash

Kimono

500

This traditional Korean outfit, historically worn during festivals and ceremonies, features a high-waisted skirt (chima) and a short jacket (jeogori) and has seen modern fashion reinterpretations in pop culture and K-dramas 

hanbok

Jollibee Menu

100

This is Jolibee's signature fried chicken known for its crispy skin and juicy meat.

Chicken Joy

200

This spaghetti dish is known for its sweet-style sauce with sliced hotdogs

Jolly Spaghetti

300

This popular burger features a beef patty with cheese, mayo, lettuce, and a soft bun.

Yum Burger

400

This dessert pie from Jolibee is filled with a sweet, purple yam filling.

Ube Pie

500

This breakfast meal typically includes garlic rice, fried egg, and either beef tapa, longganisa, or tocino

Breakfast Tapa/ Longganisa/ Tocino Meal (Silong Meals)