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China’s #1 Fast Food Chain To Open First U.S. Store In New York City
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea, the world’s largest fast food chain, is finally entering the American market with its first U.S. store in New York City.
The Chinese brand, beloved across Asia for its affordable bubble teas, fruity drinks, and soft-serve ice creams priced under $1, is betting big on Manhattan.
The company traces its roots back to 1997, when founder Zhang Hongchao, opened a small shaved ice stall Zhengzhou, China.
His early venture proved successful, and by the early 2000s, Mixue had expanded beyond street stalls into storefronts, offering simple yet affordable drinks that appealed to younger customers.
By 2006, Zhang’s brother, Zhang Hongfu, joined the business and helped drive its franchising strategy. Since then, Mixue has grown at breakneck speed, cementing its reputation as a market disruptor.
Earlier this year, it went public in Hong Kong and earned a spot on the Time100 list of most influential companies.
Today, Mixue operates more than 45,000 locations worldwide, surpassing McDonald’s and Starbucks.
The brand holds the strongest presence in China with around 40,000 outlets and continues to expand across Southeast Asia, with Indonesia hosting more than 2,600 stores.
Mixue’s first American location will open at 266 Canal Street in Manhattan, right in the heart of Chinatown.
While an exact opening date has yet to be announced, excitement is already brewing among fans eager to try the brand’s signature mango boba, coconut jelly milk tea, and jasmine tea blends.
V, also known as Kim Taehyung, of BTS has gone viral after ARMY funded a $20,000 dollar bench in New York’s Central Park dedicated to him.
The spot, called ‘Taehyung’s Corner,’ celebrates his first birthday after military service and offers fans a quiet place to honor his impact today.
The donation was made through Central Park’s Adopt-A-Bench program, which lets supporters place engraved plaques for $20,000.
Run by the Central Park Conservancy, the program maintains each bench permanently, offering visitors a lasting spot to pause and feel V’s legacy.
V’s fans said, “A bench has been created for Kim Taehyung in the heart of New York City. We hope this will be a space where fans and visitors can remember and connect with V’s presence.”
Their tribute reflects ARMY’s devotion, turning their admiration into something meaningful and lasting.
HUNTR/X has gone viral for their live performance at Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party on NFL Christmas Day.
Streamed globally on Netflix, the trio, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, brought vibrant energy to the NFL stage, proving they are real stars ready for the world stage.
Joining Snoop Dogg during the Lions vs Vikings game, the group delivered a modern, high-energy rendition of ’12 Days of Christmas.’
They even cleverly mixed in a snippet of their hit ‘Golden,’ creating a ‘golden’ moment that trended instantly.
Ending the performance alongside Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, and opera icons Andrea and Matteo Bocelli, the trio stood out with a memorable set.
Their moment highlighted K-pop’s growing influence, seamlessly crossing genres, cultures, and holiday traditions on a massive stage.
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines,’ starring IU and Park Bo-gum, has officially been crowned TIME magazine’s ‘Best K-Drama of 2025.’
This honor cements the series as a global masterpiece, standing out as the undisputed definitive drama of the year.
TIME didn’t hold back, calling it “one of the year’s best TV series, full stop.” The magazine praised its rare ability to make ordinary life feel extraordinary.
It proves that you don’t need fantasy elements to tell a deeply engaging story, just the rich complexity of real life.
Directed by Kim Won-suk, the Netflix series follows Ae-sun (IU) and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum) across four seasons of their lives on Jeju Island.
From childhood adventures to adult struggles, the narrative beautifully captures the messy, laugh-out-loud, and tear-jerking glory of real life.
The series aired on Netflix from March 7 to March 28, 2025, and earned widespread acclaim.
It secured eight nominations at the Baeksang Arts Awards, winning four including ‘Best Drama,’ and drew comparisons to the beloved ‘Reply 1988’ for its emotional resonance.
With IU and Park Bo-gum’s heartfelt performances at its center, ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ proved that simplicity can be powerful.
Its recognition cements the drama as a defining K-drama of 2025, reminding viewers why stories rooted in real life endure.
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