…judge gave Lee the maximum prison sentence, despite pleas from Lee’s wife asking the judge not to break up their family. The 49-year-old Lee co-founded Pinkberry in 2005, but has…
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August Issue: K-pop Star Turned Chef Remakes Southern BBQ
…the locals. But when chefs Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor opened Heirloom Market BBQ last November, Georgians instead displayed Southern hospitality, embracing the restaurant’s unique, Korean-influenced culinary offerings. Despite its…
L.A. Forum Highlights Korean American Adoptee Experiences
…has a right to stay together,” said Julayne Lee, an adoptee from Minnesota–the Land of 10,000 Korean American adoptees, as she put it. Lee was a member of G.O.A.’L (Global…
The Kansas City Royals’ Biggest Fan Is From South Korea
…Thanks to the Internet, Lee became an active member of the Royals’ online community and met local fans in Kansas City. Those locals, who’ve kept in touch with Lee for…
Speedy Koreans Taking Gold (And That Ohno!)
…quite a dramatic race, as two of Lee’s teammates, Sung Si-Bak and Lee Ho-Suk, literally knocked each other out of the race. In the final lap, Lee Ho-Suk appeared to…
Megan Lee to Star in Nickelodeon K-pop Musical Series, ‘Make It Pop’
…and performances, in a format similar to the FOX musical series Glee. Lee is currently involved in a contract dispute with her Korean management agency, Soulshop Entertainment. Her lawsuit against…
Minjee Lee wins Blue Bay LPGA
On Sunday, Minjee Lee won the Blue Bay LPGA tournament, securing her second victory this year. The 20-year-old Korean Australian bested the American Jessica Korda by a single stroke at…
Ki Hong Lee Romances ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ on Tina Fey’s New Netflix Show
…use of ironic blackface in 30 Rock or Jane Krakowski’s backstory in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. When Korean American actor Ki Hong Lee (from The Maze Runner and People’s “Sexiest Men…
Interscope Geffen A&M Records Names Annie Lee As New Chief Financial Officer
Today, Interscope Geffen A&M Records announced that Annie Lee has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Established in 1999, Interscope Geffen A&M is an umbrella unit owned by Universal Music that…
Angry Little Asian Girl Said Everything Young Me Was Too Afraid to Say
…relate to, and I never saw myself in the books and animated shows I sought comfort in. So you can probably imagine my delight when I stumbled upon Lela Lee’s…
Min Jin Lee and Soo Hugh to Bring ‘Pachinko’ TV Adaptation to Life
…Hugh is expected to write and act as showrunner. Her producing credits also include “The Whispers” and “Under the Dome.” Lee and Hugh are both Korean American. Lee, who was…
Ki Hong Lee Romances ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ on Tina Fey’s New Netflix Show
…blackface in 30 Rock or Jane Krakowski’s backstory in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. When Korean American actor Ki Hong Lee (from The Maze Runner and People’s “Sexiest Men Alive” 2014 list)…
Meet Afghan Bruce Lee
Abbas Alizada, a 20-year-old from Kabul, Afghanistan, is nicknamed “Afghan Bruce Lee” and there’s reason for it. Not only are his physical features strikingly reminiscent of the legendary martial…
Palisades Park Appoints Its First Korean American Police Sergeant
…Vietri said in a statement that recommended Lee for promotion, according to NorthJersey.com. The council’s police committee approved Lee unanimously in early July. Ramos and Vietri expressed that they would…
Will Yun Lee Plays a North Korean Villain Who Finds Love in ‘Strike Back’
Pictured above: Korean American actor Will Yun Lee. (Photo courtesy of Bjoern Kommerell) by JIANNE LASATEN, Audrey Magazine Gritty action, life-threatening danger, awesome gadgets and weapons, and traveling around the…
