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· Michelle De Pacina
Dave Bautista, Eric Nam join cast of animated ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ film
Actor Dave Bautista and singer Eric Nam are joining the voice cast of the upcoming animated “Avatar: The Last Airbender” movie. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Chrissy Teigen addresses controversy over 5-year-old son’s eating habits
Chrissy Teigen has addressed online controversy surrounding her son’s food preferences. Driving the news: Teigen, 38, was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday with Michelin-starred chef David Chang to promote their new show, “Chrissy and Dave Dine Out.” At one point, she shared that…
· Carl Samson
Eric Nam cancels Malaysia concert over ‘threats’ for liking Israel-Gaza post
Korean American singer Eric Nam has canceled a concert in Malaysia in response to threats he allegedly received for “liking” an Instagram post about the Israel-Hamas conflict. What he did: Nam, 34, “liked” an Oct. 9 post created by political strategist Jordan C. Brown-Underwood,…
· Bryan Ke
NCT 127’s Mark lobbies to play Spider-Man while on Eric Nam’s podcast
K-pop idol Mark said Marvel should hire him if the studio is looking to cast an “Asian-looking Spider-Man” while guesting on Korean American singer Eric Nam’s podcast. How it was brought up: The topic of Mark, real name Mark Lee, 24, being Spider-Man was brought up while the two…
· Daniel Anderson
Eric Nam announces ‘House on a Hill’ world tour
Korean American soloist Eric Nam announced his “House on a Hill” world tour on Tuesday, with a trek spanning over 60 cities. About the tour: The North American leg of Nam’s tour, which has the same name as his most recent single, is scheduled from September to mid-November and…
· Daniel Anderson
SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo leads new mental health series
SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo is taking part in a new mental health initiative launched by The Jed Foundation (JED) and Mindset, a self-care and wellness platform created by media company DIVE Studios. During AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, Mindset and JED will…
· Michelle De Pacina
National Museum of Asian Art celebrates 100 years with 2-week festival
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in a two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Festival that includes performances, film screenings, art exhibitions and panel discussions. The museum was rebranded in 2019…
· Daniel Anderson
88rising announces first-ever Head in the Clouds festival in New York
Music company 88rising recently announced the dates, venue and lineup for its inaugural Head in the Clouds New York festival. Earlier today, 88rising announced that the event will take place on May 20 and May 21 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop’s newest hit: mental health support through audio therapy
The manager of a legendary K-pop artist once asked me to exclude the words “mental health” in any context from a pending interview profile. It’s still a taboo subject for many, and more so in the colossal entertainment industry of K-pop. Swaths of articles have been written…
· Daniel Anderson
Eric Nam, Raveena to headline The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art centennial celebration
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced that singer-songwriters Eric Nam and Raveena will perform at its upcoming main-stage centennial celebration. The performances will take place on the museum’s stage in the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building and…
· Bryan Ke
Jackson Wang says he’ll ask Instagram for help if he can’t find love by 35
Jackson Wang shared details about his love life in a recent interview. Speaking to TVB StarTalk while in Singapore last month, the 28-year-old artist admitted that although he ”really want[s] to date,” his busy work schedule does not allow him to do so.
· Chandler Treon
‘Blockbuster’ becomes the fourth Korean American-led series cancelled by Netflix after 1 season
Before you read: From Asian Jim to ‘Blockbuster’ Timmy: Randall Park takes a nostalgic trip as his new Netflix show premieres
· Daniel Anderson
Korean American soloist Eric Nam to make acting debut in psychological thriller ‘Transplant’
Korean American soloist Eric Nam will soon add actor to his resume with his acting debut in the psychological thriller “Transplant.” Per an exclusive from The Hollywood Reporter, Nam will star as Jonah Yoon, a skilled surgical resident at a renowned hospital under the mentorship…
· Daniel Anderson
Dive Studios announces third season of ‘Get Real’ podcast and YouTube series
Dive Studios announced the return of their “Get Real” podcast and YouTube series hosted by K-pop idols Junny, Ladies’ Code’s Ashley Choi and BTOB’s Peniel on Tuesday. Back for a third season, the show ran for 81 episodes and had their Season 2 finale back in December 2021. It…
· Jane Nam
Eric Nam says being Asian ‘now feels like a superpower,’ talks heartbreak as song inspiration in new interview
In an interview on the “Zach Sang Show” about his most recent album, “There and Back Again,” popstar Eric Nam shared his thoughts on identity, love and aging. Most of the songs on his new album appear to be about heartbreak, including the hits “I Don’t Know You Anymore” and…
· Ryan General
South Korean Media Firm CJ E&M to Build Massive Complex For All Your Hallyu Needs
In a grand effort to further promote South Korea’s rich pop culture, CJ E&M has announced that it will soon build a massive complex dedicated to all things “hallyu”(Korean wave). According to Yonhap news, the company has committed to invest 1.4 trillion won ($1.2 billion) in the…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Spiderman Actor Asks Korean-American How He Learned English, Awkwardness Ensues
During an interview promoting Spider-Man: Homecoming in South Korea, Tom Holland complimented Korean-American Eric Nam on his English and asked him how he learned it. According to Koreaboo, Nam, GQ Korea’s Man of the Year 2016 and Forbes 30 under 30 in Asia 2017, interviewed…