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· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double on the plate and tossed four scoreless innings to help Japan win against China at Thursday’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) opening. Tens of thousands of spectators cheered for Ohtani, 28, at the Tokyo Dome in his…
· Carl Samson
House resolution honors Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay victims
A resolution honoring the lives impacted and lost due to the shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay in California around the Lunar New Year was introduced in the House of Representatives this week. House Resolution 200, introduced by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D, CA-16) and Rep.…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Legacies’ star Piper Curda to lead romantic dramedy ‘Something Casual’
Korean American actor Piper Curda has signed on to star in the independent romantic dramedy “Something Casual.” Curda, 25, will act opposite “American Horror Story” actor Nico Greetham, according to Deadline.
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian YouTuber named ‘Favorite Asian Creator’ at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2023
Malaysian YouTuber Aqil Zulkiflee was named “Favorite Asian Creator” at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards over the weekend, beating other nominees from Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. Aqil, 27, was reportedly the only Malaysian nominated at the 34th Nickelodeon Kids’…
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo reveals solo single release date
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has recently announced the release date of her highly anticipated debut solo single. On her social media accounts, such as Instagram, the BLACKPINK member shared a teaser image on Sunday of a red cloth on a green field with the caption “See you soon” and a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Saks Off 5th store accused of refusing refund to Asian customer because dress smelled ‘like soy sauce’
In a viral TikTok video, an Asian American customer accused discount department store Saks Off 5th of racism for refusing to process her refund as the item “smelled like soy sauce.” In the video posted on Sunday, Tiffany Chen, 26, recalls the incident that took place at the Saks…
· Daniel Anderson
Why ‘K-Pop Dreaming’ podcast host Vivian Yoon kept her love of Korean music a secret for years
“K-Pop Dreaming,” a new podcast series by LAist Studios that explores the rise of K-pop and the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles, released its first two episodes on Thursday. Listeners are guided by host, writer and actor Vivian Yoon, a second-generation Korean American immigrant…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani has ‘earned the right’ to ‘explore free agency,’ his agent says
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani’s agent recently revealed he might explore the free agent market once his contract expires after the current season. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo, hinted that while his client is open to exploring the free…
· Daniel Anderson
TWICE announce first slate of dates for fifth world tour ‘Ready to Be’
TWICE has announced the first slate of dates and venues for their fifth world tour, “Ready to Be.” On Tuesday, the official TWICE Twitter account shared an image with the dates and venues of their upcoming world tour, with more teased for the future.
· Daniel Anderson
KCON announces dates for Los Angeles and Japan
South Korean music and culture festival KCON has announced the dates and locations for its 2023 events in Los Angeles and Japan. On Monday, KCON took to Twitter to share a video announcement revealing that KCON LA will be held from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20 at the Crypto.com Arena at…
· Carl Samson
Man charged with hate crimes for shooting 2 Jewish men from separate LA synagogues
An Asian man has been charged with hate crimes after being arrested for shooting two Jewish men outside two separate synagogues in Los Angeles’ Pico-Robertson neighborhood last week. The first incident took place near the intersection of Shenandoah and Cashio Streets before 10…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu reportedly pregnant with 2nd child
Constance Wu is reportedly pregnant with her second child with partner Ryan Kattner. Wu, 40, was spotted walking in a park in Los Angeles wearing sweatpants, sneakers and a striped long-sleeve shirt with a visible baby bump.
· Ana Yoo
‘Fast and Furious’ actor Sung Kang mistaken for Jackie Chan, gifted milk and snacks in return
Sung Kang, who most famously portrays Han Lue in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, recently revealed a memorable fan encounter in which he was mistaken for actor Jackie Chan. On Thursday, a promotional event for the next installment in the franchise, “Fast X,” took place at the…
· Bryan Ke
Meet the ‘Japanese Steph Curry’ hyping up crowds in Nebraska
A Japanese college basketball player’s phenomenal performance on the court has some observers referring to him as the “Japanese Steph Curry.” Keisei Tominaga, a 22-year-old junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has had a good start to the 2022-2023 season of the Big Ten…
· Carl Samson
Los Angeles County passes new gun control measures after Monterey Park mass shooting
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a series of gun control measures Tuesday, including banning the sale of .50 caliber handguns in unincorporated areas. The motions — authored by Board Chair Janice Hahn, Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor…
· Ines Shin
Yelp sees steep rise in racist reviews targeting Asian-owned businesses
There was a steep rise in racist reviews on Yelp in 2022, with Asian-owned businesses experiencing the most drastic spike. On Wednesday, the crowd-sourced business review company posted its annual trust and safety report which included statistical information about suspicious…
· Michelle De Pacina
Shohei Ohtani announces deal with New Balance
MLB star Shohei Ohtani announced his partnership with athletic apparel and footwear company New Balance on Tuesday. On the same day, New Balance revealed that the two-time MLB All-Star had signed a long-term deal with the activewear brand.
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK, BTS, Joji, Sandra Oh among nominees for 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Stars of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) descent – such as BLACKPINK, BTS, Joji and Sandra Oh – are prominent nominees of this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs). The annual awards ceremony, whose winners are determined by Nickelodeon fans and voters from around the…
· Carl Samson
Monterey Park shooting suspect had no connection to victims, sheriff says
Huu Can Tran, the deceased suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, had no known connection to his victims, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters Wednesday. The incident, which left 11 people dead and nine others injured, occurred at the…
· Bryan Ke
Rui Hachimura becomes LA Lakers’ first-ever Japanese player after trade
Japanese-born NBA player Rui Hachimura will make his Los Angeles Lakers debut this week after being traded from the Washington Wizards. The news of the trade was confirmed on Monday by the Los Angeles Lakers‘ official Twitter account, welcoming Hachimura, 24, with a tweet that…
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Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
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Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
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