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Enter: The Post-Manosphere
From Hong Kong to Dubai to Bali, male creators are scripting a life beyond the manosphere. But is it progress from what came before, or just another…
Sep 16
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Patrick Kho
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The Rise of the Traveling Third Space
Around the world, new communities are decoupling from space and traveling within cities to foster connection.
Sep 2
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Patrick Kho
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K-pop is Not Korean
The genre is becoming less about Korean culture and more about a certain production style.
Aug 5
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Patrick Kho
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“Expat” is a Dying Subculture
At Staunton’s—a longstanding expat hub in Hong Kong—foreigners are trading transience for deeper ties to the city.
Jul 29
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Patrick Kho
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The Revenge of the Radio Station
Why do hotels, hair salons, and restaurants have radios now?
Jun 24
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Patrick Kho
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Ravers Are Designing a New East Asian Future
They’re sick of cyberpunk.
Jun 17
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Patrick Kho
3
Bad Economies Make Great Sweets
When economies struggle, sweets sell. As retail sales decline globally, Hong Kong is turning towards egg tarts.
Jun 10
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Patrick Kho
9
Your Boss is a Robot
CEOs from Silicon Valley to Beijing all flaunt big, public personalities. New AI technology might change that, perhaps for the better.
May 27
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Patrick Kho
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The World After Labubu
In a city long dominant in the global toy market, one new trend is impossible to ignore: Everything is becoming a toy.
May 20
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Patrick Kho
5
What is “Underground” Nightlife in 2025?
Following Boiler Room’s return to Hong Kong, three nightlife organizers in the city reflect on the definitions and problems in naming “underground…
May 6
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Patrick Kho
4
What Future is Gentle Monster Selling?
On the power of Asian/Alien art direction in a market dominated Western brands.
Apr 27
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Patrick Kho
8
The Recession Will Be Sober
Bear markets are usually bull markets in electronic music and party culture, but the looming economic downturn will likely be more tame.
Apr 20
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Patrick Kho
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