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The Lookout: A New Spoken Word Film, AAPI Books to Read and an Upcoming, History-Making Baseball Game
Find out which AAPI actors and musicians were invited to join the Academy, which model made his acting debut in “Gossip Girl” and how Japanese animators are reimagining the classic “Star Wars” franchise.
The Lookout: Action-Packed Upcoming Releases and Asians Raising Awareness Through Art
New releases to look forward to, a popular Nickelodeon show getting its own podcast and a recap of the stunning political statements at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant.
Jung Ho Kang Wins National League Rookie of the Month Award
by ALEX HYUN | @ahyundarkb4dawn editor@charactermedia.com Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang, nicknamed “Kangnam Style” or “King Kang” by fans, has been named the National League Rookie of the […]
Shin-Soo Choo Records First Career Cycle
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Shin-Soo Choo hasn’t had much to cheer about this year, including his own poor performance through the first half of the season, […]
First Half Grades for Korean Major Leaguers
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com As the second half of the 2015 MLB season underway, here’s a look at how the players of Korean descent fared in […]
Hank Conger’s First Hit as an Astro Lifts Team to Extra-Innings Win
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Houston Astro catcher Hank Conger hasn’t had too many opportunities to play early in the 2015 season, so it didn’t take long […]
Shin-soo Choo Belts First Home Run of Season in Rangers Win
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com It must feel good to get the first one out of the way for Shin-soo Choo. The Texas Ranger outfielder isn’t known […]
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 […]
Robert Refsnyder Vying to Become Starting 2nd Baseman
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com After losing six-time All-Star Robinson Cano via free agency, the New York Yankees were forced to settle for mediocrity at second base last […]
Chan Ho Park Receives a Pioneers of Baseball Award
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Chan Ho Park received a Pioneers of Baseball Award on Saturday, in honor of his accomplishments as the first Korean to play in […]
KoreAm Journal’s 2014 Covers
As 2014 draws to a close, KoreAm takes a look back at this past year’s cover stories. January 2014 Read Tiger JK’s cover story here. February 2014 Read Arden Cho’s cover […]
Fully Recovered, Shin-Soo Choo is Ready to Rebound in 2015
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com After signing a lucrative $130 million contract, nothing went right for Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo in 2014. Playing through injuries, Choo hit […]
Kim Kwang-hyun Rejects Offer from San Diego Padres
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com There goes another one. South Korea’s star left-hander Kim Kwang-hyun will not be pitching in the major leagues next year after he failed […]
San Diego Padres Win Bid For Kwang-Hyun Kim, But SK Wyverns Might Not Accept
by STEVE HAN The San Diego Padres have posted the highest bid for South Korean pitcher Kim Kwang-hyun, according to FOX Sports. The Padres reportedly made an offer of […]
