by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Sergio Kim’s character in Seoul Searching was originally written as a Korean Brazilian, but writer-director Benson Lee couldn’t find the right actor […]
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Jessika Van Talks Madonna, Playing a Pastor’s Daughter in ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com When Jessika Van first read her lines for her character in Seoul Searching, she didn’t have much to go off of: Writer-director Benson […]
Justin Chon Does His Own ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com When actor Justin Chon spoke to KoreAm months ago about his role in Revenge of the Green Dragons, he seemed considerably more excited […]
‘Big Hero 6’ Blu-ray Winners: Introducing the Eclectic Eight
Congratulations to the winners of KoreAm Journal and Audrey Magazine‘s Big Hero 6 Blu-ray Collector’s Edition giveaway! Thank you for taking part, even if your unconventional superpower wasn’t chosen. We had […]
‘The Drop Box’ to Screen in Select Theaters Nationwide March 3-5
For just three nights, The Drop Box will be available to watch in select theaters nationwide through Pine Creek Entertainment in association with Focus on the Family, Kindred Image […]
SNL Korea Parodies ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Fifty Shades of Grey is so hot right now. Or so they say. We haven’t read the books or watched the movie, […]
Korean American Artists Explore Their Native Culture in ‘Interlaced’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com They take pride in their culture, but will their culture take pride in them? That’s the question three Bay Area-based Korean American […]
Korean Ceramics Documentary to Enter Sundance
by JAMES S. KIM A documentary on the craft of Korean ceramics will be competing in the documentary portion of the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, reports the Korea Times. […]
‘My Sassy Girl 2’ to Begin Filming with Cha Tae-hyun, f(x)’s Victoria
by JAMES S. KIM The sequel to My Sassy Girl, the widely-popular 2001 South Korean romantic comedy, is gearing up for filming. But can the happen without the original actress […]
[TRAILER] Uncovering SKorea’s Prostitution and Sex Trafficking in ‘Save My Seoul’
by JAMES S. KIM It’s hidden, but once you know what to look for, you’ll realize it’s everywhere. Underneath the glamour of Seoul is a booming prostitution and sex […]
Justin Chon Rules The Streets in ‘Revenge of the Green Dragons’
Sonny looked around the poolroom at the Green Dragons and sized them up: they had fancy clothes, and money, and beepers, and did not go to school. They had […]
TRAILER: Justin Chon, Kevin Wu Star in ‘Revenge Of The Green Dragons’
by JAMES S. KIM Justin Chon joins Kevin Wu, Shuya Chang and Harry Shum Jr. in Revenge of the Green Dragons, an upcoming action crime-drama executive produced by Martin […]
Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn To Make Directorial Debut with ‘Mall’
Joe Hahn has directed more than 30 music videos for Linkin Park, along with a number of other projects, so turning his skills over to film probably was a […]
Jamie Chung And Daniel Henney Cast In Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’
by JAMES S. KIM No strangers to kicking butt, Jamie Chung and Daniel Henney have joined cast of Disney and Marvel’s upcoming animated action-comedy, Big Hero 6, which hits theaters […]
Ken Jeong to Star in Steve Carrell’s ‘International Incident,’ Joins ‘Ride Along 2’
by JAMES S. KIM Ken Jeong is set to star in a comedy produced by Steve Carell’s production company, Summit Entertainment, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Called International Incident, the […]