…push boundaries. story by OLIVER SARIA photographs by ERIC SILVERBERG | styling by KAYLA MCGEE | grooming by KELSEY DEENIHAN/Exclusive Artists Management When Justin Chon entered the boisterous eatery, Bottega…
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Justin Chon Does His Own ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com When actor Justin Chon spoke to KoreAm months ago about his role in Revenge of the Green Dragons, he seemed considerably more excited…
Q&A: Filmmaker Justin Chon Talks Storytelling In the Indie Darling ‘Blue Bayou’
Filmmaker Justin Chon is known for crafting movies that examine the complexities of the Asian American experience, including the critically acclaimed “Gook” and the 2019 Sundance release “Ms. Purple.” His…
Masala: Justin Chon Sheds Light On Adoptee Deportation with ‘Blue Bayou’
…Filmmaker Justin Chon returns with “Blue Bayou,” which he wrote, directed and starred as Antonio LeBlanc, a Korean American adoptee from Louisiana who faces deportation and being separated from his…
Unforgettable Vanguard Award: Justin Chon
“Gook,” directed, written, and starring Justin Chon, brought a lot of attention to the actor this year, especially after it picked up the Next Audience Award at the Sundance Film…
With Sundance Award-Winning ‘Gook,’ Justin Chon Gets Personal
…owned a shoe store). A significant piece with a social (and unfortunately modern) relevance. Director/Screenwriter: Justin Chon Cast: Justin Chon, Simone Baker, David So, Curtiss Cook Jr., Sang Chon, Ben…
Justin Chon Rules The Streets in ‘Revenge of the Green Dragons’
…very gang that made him. Chon spoke to KoreAm earlier this month about the new role. Sonny (Justin Chon, left), with love interest Tina (Shuya Chang). What was it like…
The Lookout: Notable AAPI Emmy Nominations, Justin Chon’s Newest Film and More
…Bayou,” written and directed by Justin Chon, is a heart-wrenching drama that tackles important issues on U.S. immigration policy and Asian hatred. It follows the story of a Korean adoptee,…
Justin Chon to Direct New Film for MACRO
Riding the traction from his critical success “Gook,” Justin Chon is slated to direct a film for the production studio MACRO. MACRO is the production company behind major films such…
Choppin’ it up with actor Justin Chon
Join us for a live chat with Justin Chon at 9 p.m. PST on Tuesday, Nov. 17. He’ll talk about New Moon and even sing us a couple songs. You…
Justin Chon and Kevin Wu’s ‘Man Up’ Available on Vimeo On Demand
by KoreAm Staff | @KoreAm The first time Justin Chon and Kevin Wu (a.k.a. KevJumba) teamed up in a film, they were Chinese immigrant brothers who become involved with a…
TRAILER: Justin Chon, Kevin Wu Star in ‘Revenge Of The Green Dragons’
by JAMES S. KIM Justin Chon joins Kevin Wu, Shuya Chang and Harry Shum Jr. in Revenge of the Green Dragons, an upcoming action crime-drama executive produced by Martin Scorsese….
Catch Justin Chon’s ‘Gook’ In Theaters This Week
Justin Chon’s “Gook” will open in theaters Friday for a limited release. The film tells the story of two Korean American brothers who befriend a young African American girl in…
Dramatic Movie Line Readings With Justin Chon and Ami Park
Justin Chon and Kore Asian Media host Ami Park tackle dramatic readings of some of our favorite movie scenes — to hilarious results. Chon’s latest film project, “Gook,” debuted at…
TIME CHANGE! Justin Chon LIVE is now at 9 p.m. PST tonight
Hey Justin Chon fans. Justin got a big, last-minute audition (cross your fingers for him!) and has to push the live show to 9 p.m. PST. We apologize for this…