G-Dragon, current King of K-pop, lays on your lap and flashes you that boyish grin of his before leaning in for a kiss on the cheek – wait, is […]
Tag: Los Angeles
Karen Maruyama: The many characters in the life of a Groundlings director
Karen Maruyama, a Japanese American actress and comedian, has taught comic superstars like Will Ferrell and Melissa McCarthy and is director of the famous Groundlings theater, a school that […]
Asian American theater group to premiere new LA play
Playwright Carla Ching’s “The Two Kids That Blow S–t Up” is set to premiere at the Lounge Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug. 18. A play “about not trying […]
‘Seoul Searching’ cast celebrates premiere with ’80s prom
The cast of Director Benson Lee’s “Seoul Searching” arrived at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles on June 24 for a themed ‘80s prom post-premiere party. The movie, from […]
East West Players’ new artistic director Snehal Desai looks to continue legacy
For the first time in 23 years, and for only the fourth time in 51 years, East West Players — the nation’s longest-running Asian American theater company — is […]
On the Rise: Steady Holiday
Steady Holiday, a rising Los Angeles-based singer whose real name is Dre Babinski, spoke to Kore about her upbringing that influenced her debut album, “Under the Influence,” released earlier […]
South Korea to host annual lotus festival at LA’s Echo Park
Los Angeles, finally basking (and baking) in the heat of summer, is gearing up to usher in the season with an annual municipal rite of passage: the 36th Lotus […]
Join Director Benson Lee at the post-premiere party for ‘Seoul Searching’
Benson Lee, director of “Seoul Searching” — soon to be released in theaters nationwide — invites you to a post-premiere party at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles on […]
Rapper Dumbfoundead talks coming new album & growing up
What do film and TV characters like Jack Sparrow, Jon Snow, Neo and Indiana Jones have in common? Well, they’re all portrayed by white men — and as of […]
Los Angeles’ wealthiest Asians of 2016
The Los Angeles Business Journal released its annual report of the wealthiest people in Los Angeles in May. The listing, presented in order of net worth, considers real estate, […]
Pacific Bridge concert brings together AA musicians, community
As the full moon of May 21 illuminated the Los Angeles sky, a star-packed lineup of Asian Pacific American artists came together on the front steps of City Hall […]
The Comedy Comedy Festival Kicks Off Aug. 27 in L.A.
by KoreAm Staff Looking for a good laugh and some excellent storytelling in Los Angeles next week? If your answer is yes, then you should head to The Comedy […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
