by JULIE HA We, Korean Americans, are all familiar with the beloved Korean folk song, “Arirang.” The melody to “Arirang,” often considered Korea’s unofficial national anthem, innately carries a […]
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Japanese Prime Minister: We Won’t Emulate Germany In Reconciling War Crimes
Photo courtesy of Kyodo Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe said his country cannot follow Germany’s footsteps in mending its relationships with neighboring countries, although he acknowledged Japan’s wartime atrocities. […]
Zoo Discovers A Way To Cheer This Panda Up
Did you think only humans go through depression? Well Sijia is here to prove you otherwise. Sijia is a giant panda bear who lives in China’s Yunnan Safari Park and, […]
Who’s Your Oppa? China Embraces Korean Word But Changes Meaning
Oppa Benz spotted in Koreatown. Photo by Y. Peter Kang. by RUTH KIM In an ever-expanding heterogeneous world where diverse cultures continuously intersect, it’s easy to get a little […]
Taiwanese Idol Creates Hilarious Disguise to Avoid Crazy Fans in Public
Roy Chiu Tse is a Taiwanese actor, singer and race car driver/enthusiast. In addition to his multiple talents, the 32-year-old celeb is quite a sight for sore eyes. Roy […]
Korea, China Dispute Invention of Traditional Floor Heating System
Ondol (left) vs kang. Ondol is ours! Not so fast, say the Chinese. A dispute has erupted between China and South Korea, which announced preliminary plans to register the traditional […]
59-Year-Old Casted For 16-Year-Old Role: A New Extreme For Asian Youth
Many Asian women have been told time and time again that they look much younger than their actual age. After all, there are now grandmothers who look as young […]
Korean Drama ‘My Love from the Stars’ Sparks Mania in China
by CASSANDRA KWOK The hottest Korean drama, My Love from the Stars, has taken Asia by storm, particularly in China. From sold-out fan meetings to a boom in sales for […]
Why Has China Fallen in Love With These Siblings?
Here at Audrey Magazine, we have two series that seem to do particularly well: The Daily SHAG (Smoking Hot Asian Guy) and Adorable Asian Babies. So what happens when you […]
The Dedication of a Single Parent: Father Carries Disabled Son Everyday
Chinese netizens have been moved by the story of 40-year-old Yu Xukang and his 12-year-old son Qiang. Yu is not only a single father living in the rural areas of Sichuan, he also […]
Why is This Strange Contraption Popping Up in Chinese Classrooms?
As Rocketnews24 points out, this strange, new device can only remind us of one thing: roller coasters. In reality, the orange bars have absolutely nothing to do with theme […]
Traditional Chinese Instrument Creates Best Super Mario Bros. Cover EVER
Who doesn’t like a good cover of Super Mario Bros. music? We’ve seen this with just about every sort of instrument imaginable– using a piano, using the guitar, using […]
The Rise of the Asian Male Figure Skater
Story by Olivia Ouyang. On a night when mistakes abounded, history was made. The men’s free skate competition was far from memorable, with falls occurring left and right. However, it […]
Possibly The Most Uncomfortable Marriage Proposal Ever
Are we a fan of marriage proposals here at Audrey? You bet. So far, we’ve seen quite an interesting array of proposals. For instance, there was the adorable one […]
Russians Back on Top; Chinese Off The Podium
Story by Olivia Ouyang. Four years ago, Russian figure skating was rattled when, for the first time since 1964, neither of its pair teams made the Olympic podium. Yesterday, Russia […]
