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Heejun Han makes it to ‘American Idol’ Top 10!

Posted on 16 March 2012 by Eunice Roh

Last night, with his performance of "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx, Heejun Han passed the elimination round to be one of the ten contestants to participate in American Idol's 2012 Summer Tour. Han is also the first Korean American to make it to the Top 10 in ...

KB Interview: Singer-Songwriter Dia Frampton

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Melissah Yang

Dia Frampton became a household name during her stint on the first season of NBC's The Voice. Though she came in as runner-up, she has since moved onto bigger projects for her music career. Her debut solo album titled Red backs her folksy voice with indie pop ...

‘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 ...

Beverly Kim Mentions Korean Beacon on ‘Top Chef’!

Posted on 08 March 2012 by Korean Beacon

Top Chef Texas Beverly Kim On last night's episode of Bravo's Top Chef: Texas Reunion Special, contestant Beverly Kim gave Korean Beacon a special shout-out! When host Andy Cohen asked if her parents were supportive of her career path, Beverly mentioned that her ...

Ben Henderson is the new UFC Lightweight Champion

Posted on 27 February 2012 by Andy Jung

UFC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson On February 26, Ben Henderson, the half Korean and half black mixed martial artist, fought a close and grueling 25-minute championship fight against former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar (who had not lost a single fight ...

[Feb.24-26] 10th Korean New York Film Festival

Posted on 22 February 2012 by Andy Jung

New York Korean Film Festival From Friday, February 24 to Sunday, February 26, 2012, The Korea Society will present the 10th Korean New York Film Festival at the BAM Rose Cinema in Brooklyn, NY. In partnership with BAM Cinemetak and CJ Entertainment, ...

K-Pop: A Secret Weapon of Korea for Future Cultural Domination?

Posted on 17 February 2012 by Korean Beacon

Girls' Generation "Gee, gee, gee, gee, babe, babe, babe, babe." What does it sound like? It is a "hook" by an idol girl group who fascinated more than 65 million viewers on YouTube. And the list goes on. There are many other ...

‘The Portfolio’ – A New Talk Show About Korean Americans

Posted on 02 February 2012 by Melissah Yang

The Portfolio Just as how our own KAs@Work series profiles Korean Americans across the country who are finding success in unconventional careers, a new exciting TV talk show is taking the next step by bringing these stories to your television screens. The Portfolio ...

Girls’ Generation debuts on ‘Letterman’ and ‘Live! With Kelly’

Posted on 01 February 2012 by Andy Jung

Girls' Generation on Letterman and Kelly Nine-member K-pop group, Girls' Generation made their U.S network TV debut by performing their hot single, "The Boys," on The Late Show with David Letterman last night (Jan. 31). One of the most watched late-night shows, The Late ...

Concert Review: Yim Jae Beum’s Lunar New Year Concert

Posted on 23 January 2012 by Mink Choi

Yim Jae Beum NJ Concert Korea’s rock legend, Yim Jae Beum, marked the next phase of his long-standing musical career with an outstanding concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on January 20th. Fans of all ages crowded into the venue even before the doors were ...
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