…alongside Alicia Vikander in the “Tomb Raider” film reboot. Justin Chon No longer just the Asian kid in “Twilight,” Justin Chon wrote, directed and starred in the independent noir drama…
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Fans Celebrate the Return of ‘Godzilla’ at Special Screening in L.A.’s Koreatown
…pop culture icon, about which several movies have been made since the Japanese original released in 1954. Among the attendees were familiar screen faces like film star Justin Chon, C.S…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Director Award Nominees
…Justin Chon, “Ms. Purple“ Photo by Jack Blizzard. The award-winning director of “Gook” took on another Asian American-centric story with “Ms. Purple,” starring Tiffany Chu. Chon’s work in both acting…
Gone To The Dogs
From hunters to cherished companions, the role of the canine in Korean culture has transformed radically By Michelle Woo Photograph by Grace Chon Once upon a time, Koreans believed a…
Finger Lickin’ Good
…and block: Kyochon Chicken, Kyedong Chicken, Bon Chon Chicken and Cheogajip Chicken (cheogajip translates as “mother-in-law’s home”). All have bright, cartoon-y signs, lengthy wait times, and freshly made fried chicken…
Exclusive Interviews with the Director and Cast of ‘Seoul Searching’
…Seoul Searching. Justin Chon as Sid Park, a punk who has problems with authority. He doesn’t want to be in Korea that summer, and his perpetual scowl shows it. But…
Friday’s Link Attack: John Cho, Joy Osmanski, Yuna Kim
…produced in 2012-2013. ’21 and Over’ begins shooting in China Variety The young adult comedy co-starring Justin Chon began filming in China. Miles Teller (“Footloose”), Justin Chon (“The Twilight Saga”),…
The 38th Asian American Int’l Film Festival Kicks Off in NYC
…of Korean descent. Seoul Searching (Gala Presentation) Director: Benson Lee Cast: Justin Chon, Jessika Van, Esteban Ahn, Teo Yoo, Byul Kang, Albert Kong, Rosalina Leigh, Cha In-Pyo Screening: Saturday,…
West Coast Asian Film Festival to Premiere Over 140 Films
…Scorsese-produced gangster drama, Revenge of the Green Dragons, starring Korean American actor Justin Chon (Twilight). Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and Andrew Loo, the film follows the story of two…
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Returns With Family Dramas, Spy Thrillers and More
…the passions of aspiring musicians are a dime a dozen, but in Justin Chon’s “Jamojaya,” it’s less about the struggle between label and artist and more about the struggle between…
Masala: How ‘Pachinko’ Constructs a Family Epic Across Time
…knew our history, but I learned of not only details about that part of our history, but human stories,” Youn said. Episode directors Justin Chon and Kogonada and showrunner Soo…
John Cho, Simu Liu, Sandra Oh and More Recognized at Character Media’s 2021 Unforgettable Gala
…Yang and Daniel Dae Kim Sandra Oh, “The Chair” ACTOR IN FILM Presented by Leonardo Nam and Élodie Yung Justin Chon, “Blue Bayou” DIRECTOR Presented by Nina Yang Bongiovi and…
Dive Into The Deep, Dark World Of Doumis In ‘Ms. Purple’
…Chon (“GOOK”), follows siblings Casie (Tiffany Chu) and Carey (Teddy Lee) as they struggle to care for their comatose father. Casie and Carey were raised in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, but…
Unforgettable: Seventh Heaven
…sponsor Hyundai Motors. As guests mixed and mingled, a youthful energy filled the air. Rising actors Leonardo Nam, Aaron Yoo and Justin Chon flirted with the crowd with their charming…
Show and Prove
…funders. In 2005, Benson flew to Korea and met with b-boy promoters Charlie Shin and JohnJay Chon, known there as the driving force behind the popularity of the dance. Shin…
