“Hapa” is a term used for a person of mixed ethnic heritage. Join our hapa hosts Jennifer Field and Andrew Ghai as they count down the hottest hapa guys […]
Author: Contributor
Inside The Kore Studio: Lisa Sonoda on the power of music
Lisa Sonoda stopped by our Gardena, California, studio for a special in-house performance. She sang songs from her solo catalogue as well as music from her band “Clumsy,” in […]
Star-studded ’Operation Chromite’ premiere lights up K-Town
As South Korean films continue to enter the U.S. market at a faster pace than ever before, the premiere Wednesday in Koreatown, Los Angeles, of “Operation Chromite,” the country’s […]
Korean American animator paints coming out story in ‘Arrival’
The short animated film “Arrival” explores a young boy’s relationship with his faraway mother and how he reveals who he is and whom he loves – namely his boyfriend, with whom […]
‘Andi Mack’ is the latest Asian American family TV series
Add one more Asian American family-centric television series to your queue – “Andi Mack,” starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee in the leading role, has been picked up by Disney Channel, according […]
Asian American-driven short ‘Alice’ set to take off at HollyShorts film fest
A new short film that will premiere Wednesday at the HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood explores a dilemma known to generations of Asian Americans: How do you deal with immigrant parents […]
Meet the 7 Asian Americans representing the US Olympic badminton team
It’s already several days into the Olympics, and Team USA has taken gold in a number of events. The American badminton team – which is comprised of seven Asian […]
Snapchat catches flak for ‘racist yellowface’ filter
A controversial new Snapchat filter is being accused of making a caricature of East Asians and promoting yellowface. The filter makes your cheeks fatter and narrows your eyes, and also lightens your skin […]
Do nothing, win a prize! Comedian Jenny Yang shows you how.
Prior to the second annual The Comedy Comedy Festival: A Comedy Festival, comedian Jenny Yang will host an event where the one who does nothing the best takes home […]
Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina to star in coming ’Ocean’s’ spinoff
It looks like Mindy Kaling and Awkwafina will join a high-stakes heist in the coming “Ocean’s 8” film, a female-led spinoff of the popular original trilogy, according to Deadline.com. Kaling […]
7 ways New Chinese Super-Man differs from the original
We’re only one issue into the New Super-Man, but writer Gene Luen Yang has definitely delivered in re-envisioning the classic superhero. Here are some of those differences. (Warning: Contains […]
Donald Trump faces scorn for Philippines ‘terrorist’ comment
Donald Trump is in hot water with the Asian community, both in the U.S. and in the Philippines, following his call for a ban on immigrants from “terrorist nations” that […]
A Beginners’ Guide To That 626 Night Market Life
The old tradition of The Shilin Night Market in Taipei is brought to the people of San Gabriel Valley at the 626 Night Market. Follow our hosts Ami Park, […]
Will Japan see its first-ever abdication of an emperor?
In only his second televised address to the public, Japanese Emperor Akihito hinted Monday of his fears about his age preventing him from fulfilling his duties. Akihito, 82, took […]
KCON LA 2016 Highlights: Fans, food, fun
We hung out with K-pop fans, food vendors and promoters – in particular those from K-Science and Technology, who brought with them the cutest robotic friend you could ever […]
