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· Maina Chen
BTS Mistaken for K-Pop Group NCT 127 During AMAs Coverage on ABC
K-pop stans are furious after ABC7 included the wrong boy group in its coverage of BTS for the American Music Awards (AMAs) on Sunday. The still: In a short clip posted to TikTok, user @nicole_tiktoks pointed out the blunder and called it racist.
· Ryan General
ABC’s President Hasn’t Talked to Constance Wu Since Her Meltdown, But She’s ‘Happy’ She Apologized
ABC’s entertainment president Karey Burke has yet to talk to Constance Wu since her controversial series of tweets in May expressing apparent unhappiness that “Fresh Off The Boat” is getting renewed for another season. Wu, who stars in the hit show as matriarch Jessica Huang,…
· Carl Samson
‘Moana’ Star Auli’i Cravalho Cast as Ariel in ABC’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Show
ABC has cast “Moana” breakout star Auli’i Cravalho for the role of Ariel in its upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid Live!” later this year. First announced in 2017, the live musical event will air in November under the network’s revived “Wonderful World of Disney” banner,…
· Carl Samson
ABC Has ZERO Plans to Recast Constance Wu on ‘Fresh Off the Boat’
ABC has no plans of recasting Constance Wu on “Fresh Off the Boat” following a social media uproar the 37-year-old actor had set last week. Just after the announcement of the show’s sixth season, Wu posted a pair of mysterious tweets, with one saying “F***ing hell.”
· Carl Samson
ABC Orders Asian American Comedy Called ‘Lazy Rich Asians’
ABC has ordered a comedy pilot with the working title “Lazy Rich Asians,” reportedly influenced by the phenomenal “Crazy Rich Asians” on Monday. The show is written by Jessica Gao, who won an Emmy for her work on Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty.”
· Elliot Sang
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 closed captioning department. It’s not uncommon for English subtitles to…
· Elliot Sang
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 being developed for ABC alongside his 3AD production company, including Rina…
· Bryan Ke
ABC News Anchor Dragged by Fans for Disrespecting BTS Speaking at the U.N.
The BTS ARMY is calling out ABC’s “World News Now” anchor Kendis Gibson for blatantly disrespecting the K-pop group’s historic speech at the recent United Nations General Assembly.
· Ryan General
‘Rick and Morty’ Writer Who Created ‘Pickle Rick’ Gets New Comedy ‘Lazy Rich Asians’ on ABC
Writer and producer Jessica Gao of the “Rick and Morty” fame is set to create the new Asian-centric series for ABC. Gao, who recently won the “Best Animated Program” Emmy for writing the “Pickle Rick” episode of the popular Adult Swim show, brilliantly pitched her new project as…
· Bryan Ke
K-Pop Group Got7 Randomly Appears on ABC7’s Broadcast in Los Angeles
K-pop group Got7 recently made an unscripted appearance in ABC7’s news broadcast for the segment “Venice Breaking Up with Los Angeles.” Three members of Got7 — JB, Youngjae, and Mark — were all captured on ‘ABC7 News’ camera walking down the streets of Los Angeles, according to…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Shows the Differences Between Mainland Chinese Girls vs. ABC Girls
If you’re wondering what are the differences between girls from Mainland China and girls born in the United States, which is also known as ABC (American Born Chinese), then you are in luck — YouTuber LeendaDProductions is here to enlighten everyone. The clip, titled “Mainland…
· Ryan General
The Hilarious Differences Between Mainlanders vs. ABCs [VIDEO]
A new humorous video which sheds light on the differences between the Chinese born in the United States and those born in mainland China (who have moved to America) has been making the rounds on social media.
· Ryan General
Female Indian-American to Be Cast as The Next ‘Greatest American Hero’ in ABC’s Reboot
A beloved classic television series is reportedly getting a remake with a refreshing new twist. According to TheWrap, ABC is set to do a reimagining of the 80s show “The Greatest American Hero”, replacing the White male lead with a female Indian-American character this time…
· Kyle Encina
Chinese Immigrants Could Soon Take Over ABCs in America
The new breed of Chinese immigrants might soon become the next voice of Chinese communities in America. There seems to be quite a distinction between America-born Chinese citizens and U.S. immigrants coming from China despite looking very similar to one another. According to…
· Heather Johnson Yu
ABC Tragically Cancels ‘Dr. Ken’ After Two Seasons
“Dr. Ken“ has been cancelled after surviving for two seasons on ABC. The TV network axed several other shows this season, including “American Crime”, “Imaginary Mary”, “Secrets and Lie”s, and “The Catch”. The news comes ahead of ABC’s upfront presentation Tuesday, where they…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese American acting legend Anna May Wong to be featured on new US quarters for 2022
The United States Mint has announced the names of five women who will be featured in the American Women Quarters Program for 2022, and among the list is Anna May Wong. Why it matters: The new design, which was announced on Wednesday, is part of a four-year program that features…
· Ryan General
Carmine’s hostess denies using racial slur, Texas women who attacked her are arraigned on charges
Three women are facing assault and harassment charges after attacking an Asian restaurant hostess. What happened: The incident, which was captured on video, stemmed from a dispute over proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant on the Upper West…
· Maina Chen
Yosemite restoration of 1917 Laundry Building showcases ‘almost erased’ history of Chinese workers
A Chinese laundry facility built in 1917 has been restored and opened to the public to honor the “almost erased” history of the Chinese migrant workers who built vital roads in Yosemite National Park and supported its foundations since 1874. Cultural significance: The building…
· Carl Samson
Oakland woman hailed as ‘our bus hero’ after she used her body to shield elderly Asian man from attacker
A woman is being recognized in Oakland’s Chinatown after surveillance videos revealed how she protected an elderly Asian man and fought off his attacker during a bus ride in late April. Why this matters: Bystanders play a crucial role in the outcome of attacks against Asian…
· Maina Chen
‘Is that a Filipino thing?’: Vietnamese man harassed about child’s dinosaur flag, has car windows smashed
A Vietnamese man’s car windows were smashed by an unidentified man who had earlier harassed him about his 3-year-old son’s dinosaur flag in San Jose, Calif. An encounter turned sour: On Sept. 22, Thien Ly was in his driveway with his young children when an unidentified man drove…