…skin, Barbie doll body proportions and straight waist-length hair—are reproduced, perpetuated and shared exponentially. “We heard that ‘Ddu-Ddu Ddu-Du’ was the fastest K-pop video to reach 6 million views,” the…
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The 21st Unforgettable Gala Announces Host and Winners
…Variety, this year’s gala will be hosted by none other than “Barbie” star, Simu Liu. Additionally, the UNFO Awards Selection Committee Co-chairs Lisa Ling and Destin Daniel Cretton, will deliver…
My Favorite Members of the Fictional Alphabet Mafia
…Yuri’s sapphic storyline wouldn’t be pushed to the wayside. Apart from her loveline, Yuri is bold, spunky, and always dressed in the brightest Barbie pink possible — like, I just…
Why a Generation of Adoptees is Returning to South Korea
…like a black Barbie.” “Did you fall in the mud?” Her parents had good intentions and, Klunder says, “were loving in more ways than they were not.” But they didn’t…
Get To Know These 11 Asian and Pacific Islander Gender-Defying Changemakers
…She shares her incredible story in her memoir, “Horse Barbie,” recounting her early career, her transition and, ultimately, her strength in her truth. https://youtu.be/lzuGQZih06Y Ian Alexander (they/he) Actor and activist…
‘Shang Chi’ Star Simu Liu to Produce and Star in ‘Seven Wonders’
…The actor released a memoir this past May, and is also set to star in Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated “Barbie” alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. With all this and…
Japanese Blythe Dolls: High Fashion or Highly Creepy?
If you’re expecting Blythe dolls to resemble Barbie dolls, you will be in for quite a shock. After all, Blythe dolls are far from your average play toy. In fact,…
All That Glitters
…general has long been a sour one, evoking images of the vacuous, waving Barbie doll in blue eye shadow and a gaudy dress. As a previous titleholder, the most common…
Big, Bad Blonde
…does one begin? Reese Witherspoon, Lisa Kudrow, Barbie, Marilyn Monroe, Debbie Harry, Cinderella, Blonde Dagwood, Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sailor Moon. It’s endless. They are endless. So depending on how…
October Issue: Korean Adoptee Explores Roots In One-Woman Show
…lived through. For them, I think of Jenny’s “Princess Barbie” monologue where she expresses the ideal that blonde is best. I think Koreans definitely have internalized standards of beauty, but…
Thailand’s Haunted Dolls Just Might Bring You Luck
…classic plastic Barbie dolls, Grandma collected her fancy porcelain dolls. And I can’t tell you how much I hated Grandma’s dolls. Who wouldn’t be afraid of porcelain dolls that blink…
Asian Women in Film | Ten Taiwanese Leading Ladies You Should Know
…of new Taiwanese leading ladies. A comprehensive list that spans decades would definitely include Taiwanese talents such as Sylvia Chang, Brigitte Lin, Lu Yi-Ching, Mavis Fan, Barbie Hsu, Rene Liu,…
Roll Models Countdown: Meet Gina Darling
…I like to sing “Dreamin of You” by Selena. Also, if I’m feeling extra ridiculous, “Barbie Girl” gets thrown in the mix if I have a guy with me to…
Flashback Friday | Ten Taiwanese Leading Ladies You Should Know
…Taiwanese leading ladies. A comprehensive list that spans decades would definitely include Taiwanese talents such as Sylvia Chang, Brigitte Lin, Lu Yi-Ching, Mavis Fan, Barbie Hsu, Rene Liu, Vivian Hsu…
Trending in Korea: The Makeup Hotel
…rooms are Malibu Barbie-pink and filled to the brim with chandeliers, tufted pink furniture and flowery wall decals that say “Princess” or “Play House.” And it’s not just…
