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Good Afternoon. Today is Thursday, December 14. We cover the Asian news, culture, and entertainment you need to know in under two minutes!

‘Past Lives’ and ‘Beef’ Win Multiple Nominations At The Golden Globe

Applause: Both ‘Beef’ and ‘Past Lives’ showed up big at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, snagging 3 and 5 nominations respectively.

• ‘Beef’ was nominated for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television.”

• Ali Wong and Steven Yeun were nominated for Best Performance by an Actress and Best Performance by an Actor.

• ‘Past Lives’ received nominations for Best Motion Picture, Drama and Best Picture, Non-English Language.

• Celine Song was nominated for Best Director, Motion Picture; Best Screenplay, Motion Picture.

• Greta Lee was nominated for best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

We’re Curious About Your Sleep Schedule 🛏️

A Quarter Of Japanese Couples Who Married Within A Year Met Through Dating Apps

Dating: An online survey on marriage in Japan found that 25% of couples who got married within a year of first meeting used a dating app.

• With the pandemic, fewer married couples met through the workplace as companies shifted to remote work.

• Interestingly, 15.4% of the respondents have actively engaged in spouse-hunting activities known as konkatsu.

Randall Park Talks His New Film Shortcomings

Hold Up, Did Someone Invite You To The Potluck?

Introducing the Soondubu card in Potluck Showdown – a delectable delight every spoon 🥄

Each spoonful is a symphony of soft, silken tofu melting in your mouth, mingled with a rich, spicy broth that dances on your taste buds.

This isn't just a card, it's a celebration of Asian cuisine wrapped in a game night experience.

See this card and all of the others in Potluck Showdown 

A Spitting Image Of her Mom 🪞

Glow Routine: Check out this AAPI-founded Bakuchiol Ginseng serum that will leave your skin hydrated and nourished during these colder months.

Nifty: Cooking rice is a breeze with COMFEE's 10-Cup Rice Cooker – where technology meets tradition for flawless results.

Squid Game: Mai Whelan, who was the remaining victor on Squid Game: The Challenge, says she is still waiting on her $4.56 million payout.

Kanto: The Pokémon Company has announced that it’s entering a partnership with Tokyo amusement park Yomiuriland to create Poképark Kanto. 

Tears: BTS leader RM wrote a heartfelt letter to ARMY that went viral on social media as he sets off to begin his military enlistment.

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