by MICHELLE WOO The relationship between Mexican and Asian food is more than a hot and steamy fling, though it may seem that way due to its recent burst […]
Author: Michelle Woo
Pic of the Day: Sonya Thomas Gets Devoured In Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Sonya Thomas wolfed down 27¾ hot dogs and buns at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, but it wasn’t enough to […]
MMA Legend B.J. Penn Announces Retirement
by MICHELLE WOO B.J. Penn has taken his last trip into the octagon. The former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion is retiring from mixed martial arts, confirming his decision […]
Korean Cosmetics Ad in New York Asks, ‘Do You Wanna Be White?’
by MICHELLE WOO There’s an obscene amount of skin whitening creams, tonics and even pills out there, glorifying Western beauty standards in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. But this ad […]
The Ultimate Korean Chips Taste Test
We raided the snack aisle at the Korean market to bring you the Ultimate Korean Chips Taste Test. What’s your all-time favorite? SWEET CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Cosmos Jangeiya, Kirin […]
Link Attack: Poketo Lands At Nordstrom, Lela Lee Gets Angry & What Asian Flush Really Means
KA news (and other topics of interest) from around the web. Poketo accessories are coming to Nordstrom! So much cuteness. Angry Little Girls creator Lela Lee on why using […]
Professional Archer Edward Kim Has His Eyes on the Target
Focus is the name of the game for Edward Kim, a 23-year-old professional archer who sets high goals in all aspects of his life. story by JAMES S. KIM photographs […]
Sandra Oh’s New Film ‘Tammy’ Hits Theaters
by MICHELLE WOO All those having Sandra Oh withdrawals (come back to us, Cristina Yang!) can catch her in her new movie Tammy, which hits theaters on Wednesday. The […]
Pic of the Day: Parents Of Ferry Victims Greet Ferry Survivors On Their First Day Back At School
More than two months after the sinking of the South Korean ferry Sewol, students who survived returned to school. There, they were embraced by wailing parents of the 250 children […]
Pic of the Day: Badass Ajumma Can’t Be Bothered During South Korean Stand-off
This past weekend, a South Korean soldier opened fire on his fellow troops, which led to an intense shootout with authorities and his ultimate capture. In the middle of it all, […]
At The World Cup, South Korea Wins For Having The Cutest Newscaster
by MICHELLE WOO Aside from that game where a bunch of guys in long socks chase after a ball, the World Cup is known for its spectators. And one […]
The ‘Sociologist With A Camera’: Meet Street Photographer Eric Kim
Ready, aim, snap: A street photographer, Eric Kim captures images he hopes shed light on the human condition. by MARK EDWARD HARRIS Eric Kim wanders the streets of the world, […]
Michelle Wie Celebrates Her U.S. Open Win By Twerking
by MICHELLE WOO What do you do when, after years of unimaginable pressure and being called a “massive disappointment,” you finally rise to become a major champion? Drink beer […]
Watch Americans Freak Out When Trying ‘Exotic’ Asian Foods
by MICHELLE WOO Durian, balut, nattō—oh my! In his latest video for Buzzfeed, filmmaker Eugene Lee Yang has his colleagues taste various exotic Asian delicacies for the first time. Their […]
Korean Humanitarian Uses Taekwondo To Empower Syrian Refugee Children
by Ethel Navales The Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan began in 2012 and has opened its doors to over 100,000 people who have fled their homes due to the Syrian civil […]
