Defying Norms 🎢

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UPLIFTING LEGENDS 🐉

WEEKLY FAVORITES ❤

In this series, AHN will share our top picks from last week—whether it’s music, a movie, or a random item. We hope it brings you fun and maybe even some new experiences!

🎧 XR2 - M.I.A. (2007)

Language: English
Genre: Electronica 

M.I.A.'s songs are customized for those who spend their weekends dancing to Charli XCX at 2 AM and their weekdays deep in political dissertations—also at 2 AM.

An ode to the UK ‘90s rave scene, with a wild blast of synth horns and jittery, hyperactive drums, M.I.A. paints a vivid picture of the chaos and culture of that time. She name-drops the era’s pop culture staples through the lens of an immigrant navigating the bustling streets where rave culture was thriving, built to defy the establishment.

📕 Crying in H Mart: A Memoir - Michelle Zauner (2021)

Genre: Memoir

Get your tissues ready as you embark on a journey of navigating life, childhood, and the future after the author's loss of her Korean mother.

WORD OF THE WEEK 🗞️

MINIGAME 🎉

Welcome to this small minigame! The rules are simple. We share three Asian cultural facts—two true and one false. You will choose the lie. 

Continue reading to check the answer. 😁

AI-Generated Ghibli-Style Animation Raises Copyright Questions 🤖

The new ChatGPT-4o allows users to generate art in the iconic style of legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki—and it immediately went viral. However, this ground-breaking tool has also sparked copyright debates.

Kim Min-ji, a visiting professor in the Media Convergence and Content Department at Kyonggi University, explains: "Traditionally, an artist's specific style - whether Ghibli's animation or Van Gogh's brushwork - isn't explicitly protected by copyright. It's considered more of an idea or technique." While legally accurate, Miyazaki's well-known criticism of AI as creating "soulless" works may fuel backlash from longtime Ghibli fans.

FilMart 2025: Asia Rises as a Content Powerhouse 🎬

Hong Kong FilMart 2025 is setting a new benchmark for the Asian entertainment industry, attracting over 750 exhibitors from more than 30 countries worldwide. New initiatives, such as Producers Connect and AI Hub, are expected to boost production collaboration, distribution, and AI applications.

ASEAN countries are going strong in the movie scene, while global streaming platforms are shaping their content strategy, with Jangho Seo of CJ ENM stressing the rising impact of Asia in the industry.

With this year’s theme—“Dare to change, dare to excel”—FilMart aims to drive home the fact that Asia is becoming a global hub for movies and entertainment.

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List Your Event for Free With Asian Heritage Week 2025! 🇦🇺🔊

To mark Asian Heritage Week’s second year, we are excited to announce our return to Australia across two cities: Melbourne and Sydney.

Asian Heritage Week (AHW) is an annual celebration that amplifies your events through our network, embracing and honoring the cultural heritage of Asian communities.

To unfold the beauty and creativity of the Asian community, we would love for event hosts to join us on this journey through two beautiful cities:

• Melbourne | May 19 – May 25

• Sydney | May 26 – Jun 1

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WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ❔

How should those with power and wealth help others?

MYSTERY SOLVED 🔍

The imposter is option #1 - In Korea, writing someone’s name in red ink is considered good luck and symbolizes prosperity.

Red ink means loss and death! 🚫

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