yellow magnet

Something that intentionally or unintentionally draws attention from East Asian people (including but not limited to Chinese, Japanese and Korean people). Some examples of yellow magnets are Bubble Tea, Valorant, and Jollibee’s. Yellow magnets can often time be grounded by stereotypes regarding Asian people, and may not always be entirely accurate. The term originates from TikTok.

James: Hey dude, I’m trying to find hot Asian chicks in town.

Terrence: Just go to Jollibee’s. That place is a total yellow magnet.

James: There are no Jollibee’s locations in my city. Are there any alternatives?
Terrence: You could try going to a boba tea store.