On Sunday, May 8, Joel Kim Booster took to the legendary Dynasty Typewriter stage with a microphone, several Powerpoint presentations and a dream. And dream he did. The comedian-slash-actor sold…
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Star Gaysian: Joel Kim Booster
Joel Kim Booster has come a long way from telling jokes to the back of an empty bar on the East Coast. “It took about five to six months, but…
Celebrating Queer Joy on ‘Fire Island’
…real moment like this prompted comedian and actor Joel Kim Booster to write the gay romantic comedy “Fire Island.” “The genesis of the movie came from my first trip to…
Take a Trip to ‘Fire Island’ in New Trailer
Spring is heating up, and not just here in Southern California—the first trailer for Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang’s “Fire Island” dropped today. Directed by Andrew Ahn (“Driveways”) and…
There’s More To Stand-Up Than ‘Baby Cobra:’ Check Out These 9 Asian Comedians
…the various mispronunciations of her name, which inspired the title of her upcoming live tour, Sandhog. 4. Joel Kim Booster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzYJCqD117A&t=138s If you haven’t heard of Joel Kim Booster or…
Critics Choice Association to Host First Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television
…receive the Icon Award for his incredible career, John Cho will receive the Actor Award for Film for his performance as Max Park in “Don’t Make Me Go” and Joel…
‘Beef’ Breakout Star Young Mazino to Join Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’
…series, just joined the second season of the HBO hit. While the first season of “The Last of Us” focused mainly on the journey and relationship between Joel Miller (Pedro…
Looking For The Next Podcast In Your Life? Check Out ‘MOONFACE’
…Joel Kim Booster (“Sunnyside”), premieres today, Oct. 9. Loosely based on Kim’s life experiences, the podcast follows Paul (Booster), a young, gay Korean American man in his late 20s, who…
Laufey, Tyla and Other API Acts Win at the 66th Grammys
…Noah — the night was filled with performances from the biggest musicians of the year like “GUTS” singer Olivia Rodrigo, SZA and Billy Joel (along with Laufey accompanying him on…
Gotham and People’s Choice Awards Nominations Include Numerous AAPI Titles and Performances
…is “Fire Island,” directed by Andrew Ahn and written by Joel Kim Booster. The Hulu original follows a group of queer best friends in a modern gay spin of “Pride…
The Treatment: An Aspiring And Conspiring Opera Singer Takes Center Stage In ‘Prima Donna’
…biggest competition. Joel, 36. A brilliant and gifted pianist, Joel is fed up with being a piano accompanist for singers and choirs—but he also has to pay his bills. He…
Need A Dose Of Heartwarming This Holiday Season? Try ‘Sunnyside’
…(Diana Maria Riva), Ethiopian former surgeon Hakim (Samba Schutte) and Moldovan Brady (Moses Storm). Joel Kim Booster and Poppy Liu portray “catastrophically stupid” (in Booster’s words) near-twins and role model…
The Lookout: It’s ‘Wu-Tang’ and ‘Hustlers’ Season This September In Asian American Entertainment
…who are searching for the American dream. The series features none other than the hilarious Joel Kim Booster as series regular Jim Hao, a spoiled, crazy rich Asian seeking U.S….
Happy National Selfie Day! These 9 Asian Celebs Show Us What They Look Like
…nothing to be ashamed of. 8. Riz Ahmed https://www.instagram.com/p/By6LfgFFWgG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Group photo selfies are great for bonding. 9. Joel Kim Booster https://www.instagram.com/p/BtvifWdAbtW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Forget about land and trees, Booster is on a…
Asians Rock the SATs
…chancellor Joel Klein to the WSJ. We think NYMag’s Daily Intel said it best: “New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein Takes Credit for the Work of Asian Parents.” In…
