Orange County’s native son, Lex Ishimoto, was crowned America’s Favorite Dancer on last night’s finale episode of “So You Think You Can Dance.” The Japanese American dancer came in […]
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Over the Moon with Dana Tai Soon Burgess
In his new work, “We Chose to go to the Moon,” the acclaimed choreographer explores our relationship to the cosmos. by ALEX HYUN Above photo by MARY NOBLE OURS As 2013 was […]
L.A. Korean Festival to Stage K-pop Song and Dance Battle
The annual K-pop Singing and Dancing Battle is back! This year, contestants can enter for the chance to perform live at the 42nd Los Angeles Korean Festival on Oct. […]
[VIDEO] Kinjaz Makes Its ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ Debut
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Three years after its cancellation, America’s Best Dance Crew returned to the airwaves on MTV last week. For its eighth season, the competitive dance reality […]
[VIDEO] Korean YouTuber Explores Differences Between Americans and Koreans
by KARIN CHAN and REERA YOO What are some noticeable cultural differences between Americans and Koreans? YouTube user Aram Jeong decided to find out and uploaded a video on […]
Hyun-jin Ryu Shows Off His Rapping Skills in Korean Commercial
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Hyun-jin Ryu can drop a sweet change-up. But did you know he can drop bars, too? The Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw may have […]
South Korean Ballerina Hee Seo Dazzles in ‘The Sleeping Beauty’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Hee Seo (pronounced SUH) considers herself a “normal, 28-year-old girl living in New York City.” She sees friends, tries new restaurants and loves Broadway […]
[VIDEO] The Evolution of K-pop Dance
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Any old school K-poppers in the house? Take a stroll down memory lane by watching a compilation of some of the most iconic […]
[Video] Choreographer Kyle Hanagami Reminds Us to Find Strength During Hard Times
Struggles. Big or small, we all go through them, and the only way we persevere is through strength. During hard times, some find resilience through dancing, writing, or crafting […]
[VIDEO] Michael Bublé ‘Falls in Love’ with Dancing Korean Fan at Seoul Concert
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Stop whatever you’re doing because you need to watch this man dance! On Feb. 4, Michael Bublé held his first concert in South […]
Even After 20 Years of Dancing, B-Boy Ronnie Abaldonado Has No Plans of Quitting
At the age of 32, Ronnie Abaldonado, or B-Boy Ronnie as he’s known in the b-boying world, has spent more than 20 years breakdancing. His career is filled […]
[VIDEO] John Cho Dances to “Bar Bar Bar” Again, This Time in a Power Ranger Costume
by REERA YOO Halloween may be over, but this video of John Cho dancing to Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar” in a Power Ranger costume is a priceless treat. […]
[VIDEO] John Cho of ‘Selfie’ Dances to Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar”
by REERA YOO In the latest episode of ABC’s sitcom Selfie, John Cho busted out his K-pop dance moves to Crayon Pop’s viral song “Bar Bar Bar.” Cho’s character Henry […]
Choreographer Peggy Choy Explores Diverse Themes in Her Body of Work
People Mover From a 19th-century rebellion of miners in the Caribbean to the plight of Korean “comfort women” during World War II, choreographer, dancer and director Peggy Choy explores […]
PARALLELS: Harry Shum, Jr. Explores the Similarities Between Dance and Sport
When dancer, actor and choreographer Harry Shum, Jr. saw a TV special from 1958 called Gene Kelly: Dancing – A Man’s Game, he was quickly captivated and inspired. During the special, Gene Kelly […]
