Four years ago, filmmaker Andrew Ahn came out to his parents through the best method he knew – a short LGBT movie, “Dol,” which means “First Birthday” in Korean. “Dol” […]
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Asian American-driven short ‘Alice’ set to take off at HollyShorts film fest
A new short film that will premiere Wednesday at the HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood explores a dilemma known to generations of Asian Americans: How do you deal with immigrant parents […]
[VIDEO] Megan Lee’s Power Comes with Great Responsibility
by JAMES S. KIM editor@charactermedia.com She’s not a superhero, but Megan Lee is a fairly super 19-year-old. Over the last 10 years, Lee’s amassed a resume that includes actor, […]
No Fear of Beauty
A father looks back on the life and career of his eldest son, photographer Stephen Han Stickler, whose iconic images of musicians graced the covers of major magazines in […]
The Immigrant Novel, 2.1: The Unforgiven Generation
In her review of Sung J. Woo’s Love Love, Euny Hong describes the book as both “a dirge and a paean to the second-generation Korean American.” by EUNY HONG Sung […]
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 […]
The Legacy of Coach John Han
A beloved basketball coach touched the lives of many around him. by JAMES S. KIM Though nearly a month had passed since John Han, a beloved youth and adult […]
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. […]
New Jersey Man Charged with Manslaughter in Infant Son’s Death
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com A New Jersey father has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after his 5-month-old son died Thursday morning, reports NorthJersey.com. Authorities allege the […]
Long-Awaited Korean American National Museum Designs Unveiled
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The Korean American Museum (KAM) has seen its share of temporary locations, financial struggles and internal strife during its 20-year history in Los […]
Will Yun Lee Plays a North Korean Villain Who Finds Love in ‘Strike Back’
Pictured above: Korean American actor Will Yun Lee. (Photo courtesy of Bjoern Kommerell) by JIANNE LASATEN, Audrey Magazine Gritty action, life-threatening danger, awesome gadgets and weapons, and traveling around the […]
James Moontasri Loses by Submission in First Round
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com James Moontasri lost his third bout in the UFC last night after submitting to Kevin Lee in the first round. The two […]
MMA Fighter James ‘Moonwalker’ Moontasri Gears Up for UFC Fight Night 71
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com There aren’t many Taekwondo fighters who successfully transition to mixed martial arts, but since committing to MMA seven years ago, James Moontasri […]
Koreans Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con 2015 Panels
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com San Diego Comic-Con, the biggest and most wonderful gathering of comic book and pop culture enthusiasts from around the world, is in […]
STUDY: Calling All Korean American Hyun-jin Ryu Fans in L.A.
Los Angeles Dodger Hyun-jin Ryu isn’t expected to be back until next season as he deals with his shoulder injury. But after seeing him play for two solid years, both Dodgers […]