On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the TikTok sensation “turning Chinese,” a playful trend where non-Chinese users adopt Chinese-inspired wellness and lifestyle habits, drinking hot water, making herbal teas, and cooking traditional breakfasts, sparking conversations about cultural appreciation versus appropriation. Then, we shift gears to a cautionary tale for K-pop fans in Singapore: over 50 fans were scammed out of more than $70,000 by an online seller claiming to offer rare and sold-out idol merchandise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

<p>On today&rsquo;s episode of What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into the TikTok sensation &ldquo;turning Chinese,&rdquo; a playful trend where non-Chinese users adopt Chinese-inspired wellness and lifestyle habits, drinking hot water, making herbal teas, and cooking traditional breakfasts, sparking conversations about cultural appreciation versus appropriation. Then, we shift gears to a cautionary tale for K-pop fans in Singapore: over 50 fans were scammed out of more than $70,000 by an online seller claiming to offer rare and sold-out idol merchandise.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

What’s Trending: Today you turn Chinese?... to K-pop fans spend $70,000 for an empty parcel