Back in 2014, we showed you the talented work of Korean artist and illustrator Na Young Wu, who goes by the handle Obsidian (@obsidian00) on Twitter. More specifically, we were taken by […]
Category: Art
Korean Artist Beautifully Illustrates What True Love Is All About
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com We’ve all seen grand gestures of love in Hollywood movies and Korean dramas—planting a field of daffodils in one’s front yard, battling a […]
Post-It Notes Create an Unforgettable White Day Marriage Proposal
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com A single sticky note reminds us of what is important. It’s only fitting that this Korean man took three stories worth of […]
Why These Wedding Photos Captured China’s Hearts
Before couples take that long-awaited walk down the aisle to say “I do,” no engaged couple can skip out on that premarital photoshoot. The hopeless romantic in me has […]
ObeÌbeÌ Organic, the Organic Baby Line Co-Founded by Ennie Lim
Born in Malaysia, Ennie Lim moved to Quebec, Canada, when she was 5 and was raised around French culture until she moved to Hong Kong at 24. After […]
5 Other Kickass Chinese Women Warriors Besides Mulan
Who isn’t excited about Disney’s plan to make a live-action Mulan film? While discussing my excitement with a friend, she addressed a major point I was overlooking. Yes, the […]
Lucia Cho’s Creative Direction at KwangJuYo
by NAMJU CHO During a tour in early January of the KwangJuYo ceramics factory in Icheon, a city about an hour’s drive southeast of Seoul known for its pottery and rice, artisans and […]
South Korean Ballerina Hee Seo Dazzles in ‘The Sleeping Beauty’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Hee Seo (pronounced SUH) considers herself a “normal, 28-year-old girl living in New York City.” She sees friends, tries new restaurants and loves Broadway […]
These Disney Villain Perfume Bottles Will Make You Want to Join the Dark Side
For my entire life, I have always sided with “the good guys.” Yup, Disney taught me well because there was never a time where I rooted for the people who […]
Missing Comic Book Artist Norman Lee Presumed Dead After Snorkeling Trip
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Police at Cayman Islands have called off the search for Norman Lee, an artist for DC and Marvel comics, who went missing Thursday, […]
[Video] Jubilee Project Releases Another Tearjerker About Unconditional Love
Jubilee Project has done it again. Their latest video “Blind Devotion,” which has us simultaneously crying sad and happy tears, proves that they’re masters at pulling our heartstrings. […]
Artist Shows Disney Princesses As Acid Attack Survivors to Raise Awareness
For some people, the idea of an acid attack is far too cruel to even fathom. But for the 1,000 women who are attacked with acid every year in India, […]
Adorable Cosplay Tribute to the ‘Big Hero 6’ Oscar Win
This week has been all about the heart-thumping moment when Disney’s Big Hero 6 was announced the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature. Not to mention, yesterday marked the movie’s […]
[Video] Choreographer Kyle Hanagami Reminds Us to Find Strength During Hard Times
Struggles. Big or small, we all go through them, and the only way we persevere is through strength. During hard times, some find resilience through dancing, writing, or crafting […]
Angry Asian Trademark Dispute
Pictured above: Phil Yu of Angry Asian Man and Lela Lee of Angry Little Girls. (Photos credit: KoreAm Journal and Angry Asian Man) by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com […]
