So what’s a Tsum Tsum and why are people so obsessed with them? Maybe it’s their round shape. Maybe it’s their reasonable price tag. Maybe it’s because these plushies come in […]
Author: Amanda Walujono
Five KFC Items You Can Only Get In Asia
We’re not in Kentucky anymore. Like many major fast food chains, KFC has expanded its reach across the globe. When I visited Beijing in 2009, it felt as if […]
Comedian Jenny Yang’s “Ask an Asian” Series Takes On Ignorant Questions
Here at Audrey Magazine, we’re big fans of Jenny Yang. So when we heard that she was starting a webseries with Buzzfeed, we were more than a little delighted. We […]
[Video] What Do Sheep Think of the Lunar New Year?
Happy Lunar New Year everyone! This year is none other than the Year of the Sheep. Or maybe it’s the goat or the ram– that seems to be up for debate. […]
Jpop Group Momoiro Clover Z Continues Japan’s Trend of Blackface
Last week, popular Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z tweeted out the picture above to promote their upcoming collaboration performance on Music Fair with the doo-wop group Rats & Star. […]
You Will See More Asian Guys on TV Soon
Right now in Hollywood, it’s pilot casting season and (much to our delight) a lot of Asian American male actors are making headlines. Could this be the turn of […]
This Korean Bride Had 54 Marriages in 50 States
Within many Asian American families, there is a lot of pressure for daughters to get married by a certain age. For instance, performance artist Maria Yoon felt intense […]
5 Delicious Dishes to Introduce You to Indonesian Food
“So what is Indonesian food?” This is the most frequent question I hear from friends whenever I bring up Indonesian food. And while it irks me, it’s a reasonably […]
Can’t Wait For Utada Hikaru’s New Music? Reminisce With These Top 5 Songs
Who remembers J-Pop singer Utada Hikaru? Unlike most J-Pop idols, Utada Hikaru is well-known for writing and producing all her music, a feat that has paid off with the 52 […]
#MuslimLivesMatter: Outrage Over the Murder of Three Muslim Students
On February 10, 2015, Deah Barakat, 23, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and her younger sister Razan Abu-Salha, 19, were shot to death in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Police […]
Guess That Asian: A Learning Game Inspired by Steven Yeun
Last week, Steven Yeun appeared on Conan and talked about other Asians who claim they get mistaken for him all the time. I have to admit, I can relate. […]
Top 5 Snail-Inspired Skincare Products
Escargot for the face? Yeah, we’re not kidding. One great thing about Asian skincare is the willingness to experiment. This certainly seems to be the case if something like snail […]
How Fashion Blogger Eugenie Grey Makes A Living Off of Instagram
For most of us, Instagram is an app we turn to when we want to be entertained by heavily filtered pictures of food, selfies and inspirational quotes. For fashion […]
Top 5 Products That Use Royal Jelly, The Asian Skincare Miracle Ingredient
Last Black Friday, I found myself rushing to a SKINFOOD store because of a “three free sheet masks” promotion. While I was in the store, I found my eye […]
Can Jpop Queen Namie Amuro Make It In America?
Last week, Business Journal reported that Namie Amuro has purchased a house in Los Angeles in anticipation of her American debut. While no official statements have been made, Amuro’s last two […]
