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New Reality Show ‘K-Town’ Premieres!

Posted on 12 July 2012 by Eunice Roh

Dubbed the “Asian Jersey Shore,” K-Town premiered its much-anticipated first episode after the original promo was shown two summers ago. The new reality show stars a group of young Asian Americans living in Koreatown, Los Angeles, and the drama that follows them. The inaugural episode introduces the cast members as well ...

Help fund Yoon Jung Lee’s new film, ‘Remember O Goddess’

Posted on 26 April 2012 by Eunice Roh

Yoon Jung LeeFilmmaker Yoon Jung Lee, who has worked on popular films such as The Good, The Bad, The Weird, is helping the South Korean indie film industry progress across American borders. Lee's current project is a full-length feature film starring actor Kim Jung Tae, who ...

‘Eden,’ starring Jamie Chung, to premiere at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival

Posted on 09 March 2012 by Eunice Roh

Chong Kim and Jamie Chung Chong Kim with actress Jamie Chung Human trafficking and sexual slavery is an ongoing crime committed in multiple nations around the globe, even within the United States. Eden, as we reported last summer, is a ...

[Nov. 13] Premiere of ‘Jin’ starring Justin Chon

Posted on 11 November 2011 by Deborah J. Yoon

The premiere of Jin, a short film starring Justin Chon (Twilight), will take place this Sunday, November 13,2011 at CGV Cinemas in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Directed by Il Cho, Jin is an American Film Institute Thesis Film about a young man named Jin who is ...

Charlyne Yi, Newest Addition to Fox’s ‘House’

Posted on 14 October 2011 by Justin Ahn

Charlyne Yi is now playing as Dr. Chi Park on Fox's highly popular television series, House. Although the realm of drama stretches far from her comfort zone of comedy (having taken minor roles in All About Steve, Semi-Pro, and Paper Heart), Charlyne successfully depicted the ...

KAs@Work: Comedian & ‘Momager’ Amy Anderson

Posted on 05 October 2011 by Melissah Yang

KAs@Work is a new series that profiles Korean Americans and their jobs. Want to share what you do, or know of people with interesting jobs? Get in touch. After years of experience, comedian Amy Anderson knows what skills are necessary to make it in her business. With ...

Moon Bloodgood: ‘I identify more with my Korean side’

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Deborah J. Yoon

It's normal and expected for celebrities to see themselves on covers of magazines or appear on television, but many are not aware of the influence they make on society. An admirable individual who is well aware of this responsibility is half Korean and half Dutch-Irish actress/model Moon ...

The Mentalist’s Tim Kang partners with NCMEC to prevent child abduction

Posted on 06 September 2011 by Deborah J. Yoon

In the hectic and exciting nature of starting a new school year, students and parents alike often forget the precautions that must be taken in everyday life. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) brings light to a very widespread issue that could ...

Ken Jeong Promotes ‘The Hangover Part II’ in Seoul

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Deborah J. Yoon

Ken Jeong, who plays 'Mr. Chow' in both Hangover films, arrived in Seoul earlier this week to promote the release of The Hangover Part II in South Korea. During the premiere event, Ken Jeong was more than willing to greet fans and pose for the ...

The Future of Chang on NBC’s ‘Community’

Posted on 08 August 2011 by Melissah Yang

As the self-proclaimed "El Tigre Chino," Ken Jeong's character on NBC's comedy Community has always been the most outlandish out of an ensemble cast of quirky misfits, but creator Dan Harmon reveals that we’ve only just begun the journey into the “insane” mind of Ben Chang. Returning to ...
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