‘Bling Empire': All the Asian Customs Explained, From Red Envelopes to Black Stew Plus, does one serving of fish maw soup really cost $15,000?Lawrence Yee | January 31, 2021 @ 12:56 PM Last Updated: January 31, 2021 @ 3:23 PM Photo: Netflix Netflix’s “Bling Empire” doesn’t just highlight the lavish lifestyles of wealthy Asian American Angelenos, it also showcases numerous Asian customs and traditions. “It was a collaborative effort where we shared a lot [of knowledge] with the crew,” producer and cast member Kelly Mi Li told TheWrap of incorporating the cultural elements into the show. “We had a good amount of Asian Americans on the crew working, which helped a lot.”