Above image: David Ryu celebrates his May 19 victory. by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Accompanied by his parents and civic leaders, David Ryu was officially sworn […]
Tag: L.A.
‘Kings of Ktown’ Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Korean American comedians Danny Cho, Walter Hong and Paul “PK” Kim have launched a crowdfunding campaign to film “Kings of Ktown,” a stand-up comedy […]
Win Tickets to See Korean Films at L.A. Film Fest
The annual Los Angeles Film Festival is kicking off in just a couple of days, and the festival has partnered with KoreAm Journal and Audrey Magazine to give our readers a […]
David Ryu Sets Sights on City Council Seat
Pictured above: L.A. City Council candidate David Ryu, center, speaks with supporters during the grand opening of his Sherman Oaks field office on April 11. by SUEVON LEE | @suevlee […]
Roy Choi’s Loco’l Indiegogo Campaign Meets $100K Goal
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Last night, chefs Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson reached their $100,000 crowdfunding goal for their “revolutionary” fast food chain Loco’l, making it the […]
Los Angeles County Declares ‘Susan Ahn Cuddy Day’
On Jan. 16, Susan Ahn Cuddy, a Korean American living legend who was the first Asian American woman to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, turned 100. On Tuesday, Los Angeles […]
L.A.’s Korean American Candidates Wage Uphill Battles
The candidates at a Korean American Democratic Committee fundraiser held on Feb. 18. (Photo by Jimmy Lee) by JIMMY LEE In a positive sign of the growing diversity of […]
‘Ktown Cowboys’ to Premiere at SXSW Film Festival
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Ktown Cowboys will be making its world premiere at the 2015 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Directed by Daniel […]
L.A.’s First Dog Cafe Seeks to Revolutionize Dog Adoption
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Cat cafes are all the rage in Asia and Europe, and their popularity seems to be increasing even more afer the first […]
Online Food Delivery App Taps into L.A.’s Koreatown
by SUEVON LEE Ordering delivery from a slew of neighborhood restaurants, all from the convenience of your smartphone or mobile device, has never been easier thanks to apps like Seamless, […]
Seoul Mayor Takes Cues From Los Angeles’ Emergency Preparedness
by REERA YOO This past weekend, Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon visited Los Angeles to tap the city’s expertise on emergency preparedness, reported The Los Angeles Times. Park, a potential […]
KoreAm Video: World Cup Watch Party in Koreatown LA
by JOANNE LEE KoreAm was at Koreatown L.A.’s World Cup viewing party this past Sunday when Team Korea took on Algeria in its pivotal second group stage match, which […]
Tokimonsta Making Her Mark in the Electronic Music Scene
On her latest record, L.A. DJ and beatmaker Jennifer Lee, a.k.a. TOKiMONSTA, urges us to do just that. It’s a strategy that’s worked for her so far. by EUGENE YI photo […]
