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Tag Archives: Korean
Steven Yeun & Conan visit a Korean spa in Koreatown
I first saw this Conan O’Brien video posted by a friend on Facebook and immediately re-shared it, and saw a few other friends quickly re-share it. Conan and actor Steve Yeun for some reason decide to go to a Korean … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Health, Lifestyles, Local, Southern California, TV
Tagged Conan O'Brien, Korean, Koreatown, ktown, spa, Steven Yuen
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North Virginia Courts the Asian American Vote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyupb2zp450 NPR reports yet another state courting the Asian American vote. As the fastest growing minority in the state, Asian Americans are now 5% of the state and make up significant voting blocks in certain communities. The two ads here … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
Tagged APIA, Asian-American, Korean, korean american, north virginia, Politics, vote
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South Koreans Need Dating Parties to Find That Special Someone
From the NY Times: The difficulties in meeting potential spouses have exacerbated an increasing tendency among South Koreans to marry late. As young women have gotten better jobs, analysts say, many are loath to give them up to shepherd children … Continue reading
8Asians Chats With…The Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival
The Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival celebrates its Sweet 16th birthday Nov 6-11 in Toronto and Nov 16-17 in Richmond Hill. I sat with Aram Siu-Wai Collier, the Director of Programming for this year’s festival to go over some of … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies
Tagged 3D, Canada, China, chinese, Festival, film, Japan, Korean, movie, Philippines, Prison dancer, Taiwanese
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War of the Arrows Movie Review: Cinematographically Awesome
http://youtu.be/1WebxC4VDTk Distributed by Lotte Entertainment, War of the Arrows is directed and written by Kim Han-Min. The film is something I’ve been wanting out of Korean films for a long time: an epic action film that keeps you on your … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies
Tagged arrow, Arrow: The Ultimate Weapon, bow, film, Joseon Dynasty, Kim Han-Min, Korean, Lotte Entertainment, Park Hae-il, Qing Dynasty, Ryoo Seung-Ryong, War of the Arrows, 최종병기 활
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Does K-Town’s Scarlet Chan Look Korean?
I don’t usually pay attention to reality shows so when it flashed across my Facebook that Scarlet Chan had written something, I thought, “Hey, neato. Let me comment, even though she’ll never read it.” “I don’t look Korean at all… … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, TV
Tagged Asian, Caucasian, chinese, identification, Korean, scarlet chan
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Is Kimchi Still Kimchi Without the Smell?
As far back as I can remember, kimchi (김치) has had a role in my daily diet. Our family ate it with every meal and perhaps it was this constant presence that made me unaware of the aroma that came … Continue reading
When Ignorance Is Not Bliss: Jon Gosselin Shares his Korean Heritage with his Kids
“I think it was important to do this for my family, to show them that I care about my heritage, and you should, too,” he says. The he in the above quote by Jon Gosselin from an episode (“Korean Dinner“) … Continue reading
Korean High Schooler Tae-hyok Nam is Dodger Blue
I like to think that I bleed Dodger Blue. I love baseball and I LOVE the Los Angeles Dodgers. While I may not be an expert, I know my around a game enough to surprise the boys who think girls … Continue reading
Posted in Southern California, Sports
Tagged Baseball, Dodgers, high school, Korean, Tai-Hyok Nam
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