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· Elliot Sang
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.
· Editorial Staff
Jay Park Unleashes Epic Freestyle Rap on ‘Sway in the Morning’
Korean American artist Jay Park recently appeared on “Sway in the Morning” to talk about his upcoming single “Soju” featuring 2 Chainz. During the interview, Park discussed his breakdancing abilities and K-pop mega-group BTS before proceeding to drop an epic freestyle over a DJ…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Jay Park Signs With Jay Z’s Label, Roc Nation
On July 21, Roc Nation, Jay Z’s label, officially announced that they have signed on Korean-American singer/rapper Jay Park to their label. We are excited to announce @Jaybumaom has officially signed with #RocNation! Welcome to the #RocFam!!! pic.twitter.com/escgoMN7aZ
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber’s Epic Rice Wave Sparks Photoshop Meme Battle on Twitter
The Internet has given birth to yet another meme trend: this time it involves a viral “rice wave” that’s been circulating on platforms including Twitter and Facebook. なんと一日で300万再生！！！記念にプロフィールにしました！#新しいプロフィール画像 pic.twitter.com/OJsDDYRJbi
· Bryan Ke
Poodle Being Kicked and Forced to Walk on Hind Legs Goes Viral in Malaysia, Sparks Outrage
A video clip from Malaysia showing a couple of pet owners abuse training their poodle to walk on hind legs on the street and into an H&M store is now going viral online. The clip – posted online by Facebook user Deepan Kumar – was taken on June 9 at around 8 p.m. on Sunway…
· Ryan General
Toronto Nightclub Sparks Outrage Over Racist ‘Asian Themed’ Party
Wildflower, a popular nightclub in Toronto, Canada, sparked outrage after leaked images of an Asian-themed event on Sunday night went viral online. One of the staff members at the establishment was photographed wearing an Asian farmer’s hat and fake facial hair while squinting…
· Guy Aoki
Meet Will Jay, The Man Who Should Be The Next Asian American Pop Star
In mid-May, I received an email from a manager who had read about MANAA (Media Action Network for Asian Americans) speaking out against White actors taking roles originally written as Asian characters. Of his client’s video, he wrote, “I can confidently say right now there is no…
· Ryan General
‘MMA Fighter’ Sparks Outrage For Fighting Security Guards in Malaysia
A self-proclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter received massive backlash from netizens after he got involved in a brawl against several security guards at a condominium in Malaysia. The incident was caught on video and has been widely shared by users after it was uploaded on…
· Jin Hyun
9 Asian Celeb Power Couples In Hollywood That Are Absolute Relationship Goals
We’ve all heard of iconic duos like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds or Beyoncé and Jay-Z, but Asian celebrity couples don’t always get the attention they deserve. Well, get ready to simultaneously say “awww” and weep because these stunning Asian power couples will definitely make…
· Elliot Sang
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 despite members of the Black community in America constantly expressing discomfort…
· Bryan Ke
Insta Famous Photographer Who Cheated on His Girlfriend of 8 Years Becomes a Brutal Meme
Asian Twitter has been using the hashtags “the93044” and “geoff” to expose a man who cheated on his girlfriend of eight years. Geoff Hamanishi, who gained fame through his Instagram account @the93044 where he was seemingly the epitome of the supportive and loyal boyfriend,…
· Carl Samson
These ‘Tidying Up With Marie Kondo’ Memes are Relatable AF
In case you haven’t heard, Japanese consultant Marie Kondo has a new show on Netflix and it’s all about her internationally-acclaimed expertise: decluttering. The show, which came out on Jan. 1, has since inspired people to take the first step in organizing their homes — though…
· Elliot Sang
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. The two contestants are Donutman, a more-or-less obscure Korean rapper who has…
· Carl Samson
Miss Universe National Costumes of Asia Will Blow You Away
A total of 93 countries competed for Best National Costume at the 67th Miss Universe held in Pattaya, Thailand on Dec. 10. Of these candidates, 20 came from Asia in ensembles adorned with culture and style unique to their respective countries.
· Elliot Sang
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 “Thank U, Next” at fourth, accusations of foul play ran amok on Twitter. Wu…
· Elliot Sang
Dumbfoundead Releases Melodic and Introspective ‘Cafe Bleu’
Dumbfoundead is a rapper — one of the greatest Asian rappers in history, to be clear — and yet, as his profile escalates, he finds himself doing far more.
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Ali Wong Costumes Are Dominating Halloween This Year
Long overdue Asian representation in Western pop culture has inspired many Asian American Halloween costumes this year. Box office hits such as “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Searching,” and “To All The Boys I’ve Loved,” introduced audiences to many memorable Asian characters this year.
· Ryan General
First Filipina to Walk Victoria’s Secret’s Fashion Show Called Out For Looking Too ‘European’
Upon learning that she will be the first Filipina to ever walk Victoria’s Secret runway, model Kelsey Merritt immediately expressed that it was a proud moment for her to represent her kababayans (countrymen). A native of the Philippine province of Pampanga, Merritt began her…
· Ryan General
South Korea Has an Epic International Body Painting Festival Every Year
Models from different parts of the world transformed into living works of art during a body painting festival in Daegu Metropolitan City in South Korea. Held on Aug. 25-26 at the Kolon Field Concert Hall in Duryu Park, Daegu, the theme at this year’s Daegu International…
· Carl Samson
Toronto Man’s Shocking Racist Tirade on Muslim Family Caught on Video
A man in Toronto, Canada was filmed lashing out at a Muslim man in front of his family after the latter allegedly asked a “question” about his province. The incident occurred at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal on July 23.