The year 2019 marked two watershed moments for Asian creativity. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite won the Best Picture award at the Oscars—a previously unthinkable feat.
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The year 2019 marked two watershed moments for Asian creativity. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite won the Best Picture award at the Oscars—a previously unthinkable feat. Additionally, the 26-episode Japanese anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba became one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
In the five years since, Asian culture has continued to make global strides. Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All At Once, Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko ranking fifth on The New York Times’ 21st century best books list, and the worldwide popularity of K-pop bands like BTS and Blackpink all showcase Asia’s growing cultural influence.
Yet there are many inspiring, impactful stories that are less familiar. This is why we launched Tatler Weekend: to chronicle narratives of excellence and inspiration across Asia. In this edition, you’ll find two stories that…