Dutch firm ArchitectenConsort just completed a wavy new skyscraper that brings a fascinating change to the cityscape of Seoul, South Korea. The undulating glass facade of GT Tower East […]
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Seeking Asian Parents
I guess the Brits are in need of some good ol’ Asian loving parenting beatings. According to the Oregonian, the British production company, Twenty Twenty, is looking for an […]
The Korean Zombie Wins In UFC Debut
Chan Sung Jung, aka the Korean Zombie, won his first fight in the UFC this past Saturday with a submission never before seen in the promotion. With only seconds […]
My Korean Deli
In an interview with the Gothamist, Ben Ryder Howe talked about his book My Korean Deli, and had this to say about Korean Americans: “Korean-Americans who came here in […]
North Korea's "Boat People"
AFP/www.uriminzokkiri.com It’s no secret that North Korea holds a harsh stance on defectors and their families – rumors of hard labor and prison camps for families members of “traitors” […]
Ching Chong Ting Tong
Graphic by Allen Lee Alexandra Wallace, a polite American girl, decided to make a video venting about impolite people – specifically, impolite Asians who like to hang out in […]
Colin Firth in Park Chanwook Film
Exciting news in film! Park Chanwook has been rumored to be courting some big names for his Hollywood debut, but it’s finally been confirmed that Colin Firth will star […]
Why Aren’t You Watching Community?
Do you watch Community? No? Why the hell not? It’s only the best comedy on TV since Arrested Development, and like Arrested Development, can meet a similar fate by […]
Asian Guy Gets the Girl
Sung Kang is back along with the rest of the Fast and the Furious crew in the fifth installment in the series (fourth installment chronologically). Kang, who’s reprises his […]
The Happiest Man in America
Alvin Wong and his wife, Trudy Schandler-Wong. Such bliss. Ever wonder who the happiest man in America is? No? Gallup’s figured it out for you anyway. The New York […]
The World According to Dave: Say Cheese
For a good chunk of my adult life I was adamant about never taking pictures because I was mortified of upholding any stereotype attached to Asians—in this case, the […]
Detention
A scene from Kahn’s upcoming film, Detention When it was first announced that critically-acclaimed filmmaker, Joseph Kahn, was making a new film, I wasn’t quite sure how I felt […]
Lights, Camera, Military Action!
Apache helicopters fly over Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Chief Warrant Office Two Max Foor. Loyalty. Duty. Respect. Honor. Integrity. Those five words, grouped together, almost immediately trigger thoughts […]
Hines Ward, DWTS
And lift those legs! I’ve never actually watched a full episode of Dancing with the Stars, but I just might try tuning into the 12th season of DWTS. ABC […]
Thick Dumpling Skin
Co-founder Lisa Lee By now, you’ve probably heard about Thick Dumpling Skin, the new community website focused on Asian Americans, eating disorders and body image. The website curates stories […]
