Author Archives: Moye

About Moye

I am a Japanese-American girl who was born, raised and is most probably stuck in traffic right this second in Los Angeles. I'm currently one of the co-editors of 8Asians and like to distract myself with good food, reading long books, playing video games, catching up on celebrity news, choosing my new new haircut and then writing all about it on Hello Moye and sometimes here on Twitter if I can get it in under 140 words or less. You can reach me at moye[at]8asians.com.

DUDE WTF ASIA: Thai Beautician Slaps The Pretty Into Her Clients

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Moye

http://youtu.be/5aSBsWwJ50E Per Gizmodo, women in Thailand can skip the plastic surgery and instead, get the breast size and liposuction that they’ve always dreamed of by getting the crap beaten out of them. Some say that beauty is pain but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, DUDE WTF ASIA, Lifestyles, WTF | 5 Comments

New Recipes From CookingForYouAndMe

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Moye

http://youtu.be/vqgj312-ank Remember Ronnie Woo, the chef aspiring to be the Next Food Network Star? Well, he’s back with two new recipes: a leek and wild mushroom risotto and a broiled hangar steak with a layered potato cake. Mmm, potato cake. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink | 20 Comments

Asians Behaving Badly: Austin Powers Henchman Sentenced To Life In Prison

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Moye

If Joseph Hyungmin Son looks familiar, it’s because you’ve seen him throw a shoe on the big screen. Best known as Random Task on Austin Powers (yeah, baby), Son will now be taking on a new role behind bars for … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Movies, Southern California, WTF | 2 Comments

Chinese Theme Park Builds Real Life Angry Birds Game — And It’s Illegal

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Moye

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq8BH0Dad8A&feature=youtu.be Last week, a video surfaced online of a Chinese theme park showing off their new game: a real life Angry Birds where players can use a giant slingshot to throw stuffed birds at targets. Of course, it’s completely illegal … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Observations, Video Games | 12 Comments

Crystal Renn Defends Chinky Eye Taping From Vogue Nippon Shoot

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Moye

Jezebel scored an interview with model Crystal Renn, who was seen taping her eyes back in a photo shoot for Vogue Nippon. Renn states that she wasn’t trying to look “Asian” but often taped her eyes back to transform her … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Beauty, Discrimination, Fashion, Lifestyles | 6 Comments

North Korea Launches Cruise To Boost Tourism

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Moye

North Korea is taking a creative approach to boost tourism (and possibly their image). Their tourism board has ollaborated with a Chinese travel company to put together a scenic 21 hour cruise from Rajin to Mount Kumgang. Oh, did someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Environment, Lifestyles | 3 Comments

Asians Behaving Badly: Edward Younghoon Shin Alledgedly Murders Business Partner & Blogs About It

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Moye

Welcome to another edition of Asians Behaving Badly and this time, we’re featuring Edward Younghoon Shin of Southern California. It’s a pretty grisly murder case, where Shin has been arrested last week for allegedly killing his business partner, Christopher Ryan … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Southern California, WTF | 3 Comments

Fox Sports Cancels The College Experiment After Racist Video

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Moye

The backlash against Fox Sports’ offensive video about Asians on the USC campus continues, with Forbes reporting that the network will no longer air its show, The College Experiment: “Fox Sports Network spokesman Lou D’Ermilio said in a statement that … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Sports, TV | 12 Comments

Glee Casting Confirmed For Mike Chang’s Parents

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Moye

Glee fans, get ready for some more Asian faces to appear on your favorite TV show because TVLine is reporting that Tamlyn Tomita and Keong Sim have been cast as Mike Chang’s parents in the new season. Wait, who? “Sim … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Entertainment, TV | Leave a comment

Fox Sports Airs Racist USC Video, Then Apologizes

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Moye

http://youtu.be/nHbcgo1ZkyI Fox Sports thought this video of reporter Bob Oschack visiting the USC campus for man on the street interviews with Asian college students would be hilarious. The Internet thought otherwise and last Saturday, Fox Sports issued an apology to … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Discrimination, Entertainment, Observations, Sports | 22 Comments

Suicide Toll Doubles In South Korea

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Moye

A new study from South Korea has revealed that the suicide rate has doubled over the past ten years: “The new figures show that in 2009 more than 40 people killed themselves each day in South Korea. This is more … Continue reading →

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Kai Ma’s Love Lost on the 405

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Moye

Kai Ma, former KoreaAm editor-in-chief and now TIME blogger, may be busy exploring her new home in Hong Kong but before she left, she wrote and starred in Love Lost on the 405. The short film is directed by Maya … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, The Arts | 5 Comments