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K-Pop Star Rain Joins South Korean Army

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Ben

K-Pop star Rain takes a temporary hiatus from his stardom to join the military as required by South Korea: “The 29-year-old singer and actor gave a military salute to tearful fans Tuesday before walking into a boot camp in the … Continue reading →

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Healthy API Representation at 2010 MTV Movie Awards

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Vanessa

By Vanessa Amidst the numerous glittery ensembles and awkward scripted antics of celebrity presenters, the 2010 MTV movie awards this past Sunday featured a surprisingly healthy number of Asian male actors as presenters, nominees and winners. The panel of heavy-hitters … Continue reading →

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Is “Ninja Assassin” an Example of a Post-Ethnic Asian Film?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Koji Steven Sakai

Over the weekend, I saw Ninja Assassin, the new movie starring the Korean pop star Rain. It was what you imagine it to be. Pretty cool action scenes surrounded by a bad story and horrendous acting. (Surprisingly, Rain’s acting wasn’t … Continue reading →

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