John Cho is busy, busy, busy. Days after the announcement of the “Star Trek” actor’s leading role in a coming film, “Columbus,” by Korean American filmmaker Kogonada comes news […]
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The Old West meets fantasy in Greg Pak’s ‘Kingsway West’
If you thought the Old West was wild, you’ve got another thing coming with “Kingsway West,” which reimagines the West as trekked through by a wanted Chinese gunslinger intent […]
First Zao Wou-Ki art exhibition in US coming to New York City
For the first time since 1968, the art of Zao Wou-Ki, the late Chinese-French pioneer, will be on display in the U.S., from Sept. 8 to Jan. 8 inside […]
Lakers bring Chinese star Yi Jianlian back to NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced Monday the signing of the 7-foot tall Chinese giant Yi Jianlian. Jianlian was the star player of the Chinese basketball team in the Olympic […]
Comedian Jenny Yang Is bringing worlds together, one comedy festival at a time
Kore Asian Media caught up with comedian Jenny Yang in her lovely abode as she talked about her early days with Disoriented Comedy and how that experience has lead […]
Divided views on CA bill that would expand definition of ‘Asian American’
AB 1726, the Accounting for Health and Education in API Demographics (AHEAD) Act that would require California agencies to collect more data on groups under the label “Asian American,” has […]
John Cho to star in film ‘Columbus’ by anonymous Korean American filmmaker
The debut feature film project by Kogonada, a Korean American filmmaker with an unknown identity, will star John Cho in the leading role. “Columbus,” set and filmed in the […]
HBO launches first film competition for AAPI directors
HBO has put on a film competition for Asian American Pacific Islander directors for the first time. HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries invites short films by APAs that tell […]
Filmmaker Andrew Ahn wants you to take your parents to ‘Spa Night’
Four years ago, filmmaker Andrew Ahn came out to his parents through the best method he knew – a short LGBT movie, “Dol,” which means “First Birthday” in Korean. “Dol” […]
‘Make It Pop’ stars talk diversity ahead of summer special
In this age of two – soon to be three! – Asian American family-centric television shows on major networks, it’s easy to forget that Nickelodeon has been home to, […]
150 years of Chinese American identity, as told by ‘The Fortunes’
What is Chinese, what is American, and what is Chinese American? Peter Ho Davies, in his new novel “The Fortunes,” unraveling through 150 years, writes about the emergence – and […]
Versatile actor James Chen talks key to finding self-love
Actor James Chen, who stars in the new movie “Front Cover,” talks to us about how he drew from personal experience to tap into the unique role of a […]
Muslim Awareness Month brings together Muslim, Sikh, South Asian groups for discussion
With August 2016 declared as the first-ever Muslim Awareness Month in California, leading civil rights organizations will unite for discussions on Muslim, Sikh and South Asian American communities and […]
Obama to make first Laos visit, attend G-20 in China
In September, President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit Laos, and also participate in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in China, according to the White House. […]
It’s time to drink with these 6 Asian drinking games
Tired of playing beer pong? Try some of our favorite Asian alternatives. (And remember to drink responsibly.) via GIPHY 1. Titanic You’re probably not going to want to be […]
