Elliot Sang
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Netflix’s Documentary on The ‘pride and glory of Taiwan’ Will Inspire You
I felt an obligation to watch “Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story” on Netflix. I’d first encountered Chien-Ming Wang at 10 years old, falling in love with a sport for the first time in baseball,…
Singaporean Man Actually Does the ‘One Punch Man’ Workout and WOW 😲
If you’re familiar with the anime/manga “One Punch Man,” you might know that the main character, Saitama, attributes his supernatural strength to repeating a specific workout every day. After gaining…
‘Rush Hour’ May Get an All-Female Lead Remake
The “Rush Hour” franchise is getting a reboot with a familiar twist; the leads of the famous buddy-cop series are set to be women this time around. According to That Hashtag Show, STX Studios is…
9 Comedians Redefining Asian Identity in 2019
Asian visibility in Western media has long been a hot-button topic. One of the few forms of entertainment in which Asian people have found mainstream success is in comedy. Whether it be in the realm…
Restaurant Owner Gets Death Threats After Trying to Justify ‘We Suki Suki’ Viet Restaurant Name
A former restaurant owner named Ryan Kulp tweeted about an Atlanta joint he co-owned called We Suki Suki, which at one point apparently held a “late night experience” titled “Good Morning Vietnam.” 7…
Tired of Wearing Uniqlo? Here are 9 Asian-Owned Clothing Brands to Check Out in 2019
Let’s face it: flexing your Uniqlo fits is getting harder and harder now that every Asian seems to be wearing the brand. But don’t worry; your friends at NextShark have you covered. The following…
ABC Thinks K-Pop Group BLACKPINK is ‘Singing In Japanese’ and I’m Screaming
South Korean girl group BLACKPINK performed on ABC’s Good Morning America, and the video, which has amassed half a million views on YouTube in a day, features an embarrassing error on the part of the…
7 Blasians to Celebrate During Black History Month (and Every Other Month)
We often overlook the Black members of our Asian communities; in our home countries, biracial people historically have been cast out, and darker skin is often seen as something to change or cover up.…
Go Tell Mom: Asians Working in the Music Industry is More Possible Than Ever
You know the drill: working in the arts, according to your hard-nosed Asian elders, is not a viable career path. You will not make money; you will suffer; you will die broke, wishing you listened to…
American Who Made Flight Attendants Wipe His Butt Continues to Book Flights With EVA Air
The obese American man who harassed and traumatized EVA Air flight attendants by ordering them to wipe him after defecating has, despite being banned, successfully booked more flights with the same…
Stop Erasing Naomi Osaka’s Blackness
Biraciality makes people uncomfortable. In society, we communicate narrow ideas of racial identity, as if identity can fit into distinct, narrow pockets. Biracial public figures like Naomi Osaka…
Dear Asians: Leave the N-Word Alone
Certain things shouldn’t have to be explained. When our friends ask us to respect their boundaries, to avoid doing things that play with scars they’ve built over time, we tend to oblige them. But…
Man Who Went Viral on Facebook Looking For a Girlfriend Finally Gets a Girlfriend
You might remember a comedian named Timstar from his viral videos in which he flexed his skinny chest and abs and proclaimed in numerous ways that he was looking for a girlfriend.
Here’s What the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Wore to the Golden Globes
“Crazy Rich Asians” was a box office smash and a landmark moment for Asian representation; it was also the source of some gorgeous looks. From the incredible wedding dresses to Awkwafina’s fire fits,…
Scott Disick Slammed for ‘Racist’ Instagram Photo Eating Asian Food With Daughter
Reality TV star Scott Disick has sparked a heated debate online after posting a photo in which his daughter, 6-year-old Penelope, makes what can be construed as a racist gesture with her eyes.…
Las Vegas Nail Salon Murder Suspect Identified, Horrifying Footage Released
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have named a suspect and released surveillance footage regarding a murder that took place on December 29. The suspect has been…
‘I Like Asian Girls’ Calves’ Badminton Coach Fired After Numerous Reports of Sexual Misconduct
On December 4, Christine Chen wrote a Medium post that would change everything. She began thusly: “This has been on my mind for a long time.” The post would go on to detail her experiences, as well…
Jet Li Posts Rare Instagram Pic With His Daughters for Christmas
Film star Jet Li is known to keep his children out of the spotlight; however, this Christmas, Li graced Instagram with a photo of himself and his two daughters at his side.…
Her Mother was Vietnam’s Legendary Queen of Soul, Now It’s Her Turn
Certain artists live their whole lives dreaming to shine on stages: not Trace. She’d already seen the life firsthand as the daughter of legendary Vietnamese singer Carol Kim. She’s maintained a good…
Jay Park Defends Lil Pump, Doesn’t Think He’s Racist
A series of tweets by hip-hop and K-pop star Jay Park have generated some controversy online for taking a more positivistic stance on Lil Pump’s racist lyrics.
Meet Flowsik, The Korean American Rapper From Queens Who Adopted Hip Hop Culture to Survive
There’s a popular clip on YouTube from Korea’s rap reality show, “Show Me The Money”, showcasing the Team Battle Mission segment in which contestants duke it out in a scripted rap battle on stage.…
Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’ And It’s Adorable
Marie Kondo, known by many as “the cleanest person in the world,” stars in a Netflix show set to debut on January 1, 2019. The show, titled “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” features homeowners whose…
British Talk Show Guests Say Korean ‘culture’s not an excuse’ Over Dog Meat Farms
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this post attributed the quotes below to Claire Bass in error when it was actually Pip Tomson. We apologize for the error. A clip from “This Morning,” a weekday…
An Interview with ‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan, a Hero in His Own Right
James Wan is nothing less than a trailblazer. His works, though often accessible big-budget films like “Insidious” and “Furious 7,” all stand out as decidedly new ventures. Take “Saw,” a series he…
Does Being Part Asian Make Me Less Asian?
Deep down, I still want to learn Cantonese. My grandfather, who emigrated to the Dominican Republic in the early 60s, came from China. He quickly rebuilt and rebranded himself, assimilating his…
‘Shang-Chi’ Will Be Important, But Far From Enough
Throughout my childhood, I wanted to play a superhero. I went through that same process many young, Asian, aspiring actors do; I researched what was possible for me. I googled “Asian superheroes” and…
ABC is Developing a New Series With Daniel Dae Kim Based on a Korean Drama
ABC is developing a legal drama which is set to star an Asian male lead, according to a Deadline exclusive. The drama, set to be titled “Exhibit A,” will be produced by Daniel Dae Kim. The show is…
Korea’s Keith Ape Keeps Making Bangers, But Can He Finally Crossover in America?
Keith Ape wears his American influences about as boldly as any Asian artist; born Dongheon Lee, he lifted the name “Keith” from legendary graphic designer Keith Haring. The 24-year old has spent some…
Meet Reggie Casual, YouTube’s Expert on Japanese Fashion Who Happens to Be Black
If you want to learn about the vast world of Japanese fashion, Reggie Casual can break it down for you in three essential tenets. The three terms he told me, in a speech so thoughtfully constructed…
9 Epic Tracks to Get You Into Nujabes, The Legendary Japanese DJ for Those Chill-Hop Vibes
There’s no specific reason to celebrate Nujabes today — no anniversaries or commemorative dates — but that won’t stop us from doing it anyway. The Japanese producer, whose style delved into hip hop,…
Khmer Rouge Leaders Finally Convicted for the Cambodian Genocide That Killed Up to 1.8 Million
In 1975, the Khmer Rouge came to power in Cambodia. In 1979, after killing around two million Cambodians, the Khmer Rouge were finally taken out of power. In 2018, after two surviving members…
Meet the Chef Using Food to Change the Way People See Asians
“I feel like I was put here to do this. When I cook, I feel something.” That’s something Jenny Dorsey told me about 30 minutes into our 40 minute interview over the phone. It’s hard to pick quotes…
New Movie Explores Hayao Miyazaki’s Refusal to Retire From Film
The English-language version of “Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki” is coming in December and VICE has picked up an exclusive trailer from GKids.
Netflix Documentary Shirkers’ is a Must-Watch for Young Asian Audiences
It’s quite likely that you’ve never watched anything quite like “Shirkers,” the Sandi Tan-directed documentary that recently made its way to Netflix. You need to go change that.
Kris Wu is Legit, But This Ariana Grande ‘Drama’ Never Was
Certain stories write themselves too easily. When Kris Wu took up six of the top seven spots on iTunes’ U.S. charts after releasing his debut solo studio album, leaving Ariana Grande’s viral single…
Japan’s Child Suicide Rates are Highest in 30 Years
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reports that the number of child suicides in the fiscal year of 2016-17 was the highest in Japan since 1986. According to the report, 250 children up…
