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· Bryan Ke
Japanese Teen Snowboarder Had One of the Most Brutal Falls of the Olympics
Yuto Totsuka, Japan’s representative for the men’s snowboard halfpipe division, suffered a terrible fall when he missed his landing during his run at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Terrible crash for Japanese rider, Yuto Totsuka. Hoping the best for him.…
· Bryan Ke
Korea’s ‘Penis Park’ Gets Love From Tourists at the Olympics
While some people go to South Korea to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, others come to nearby port of Sinnam to check out the world-famous “Penis Park,” according to Reuters. Haesindang Park, located on a hill in Samcheok, is an hour drive from Pyeongchang where…
· Max Chang
People Thought the South Korean Flag was the Pepsi Logo During the Olympics Opening Ceremony
During a live-stream of the Olympic opening ceremony in Pyeongchang, one part of the performance modeled after the South Korean flag apparently wasn’t obvious enough for many viewers. WOWOWOW pic.twitter.com/GtnFbiGQw8 — جميلة (@jamiletchankai) February 9, 2018
· Bryan Ke
Chicago News Station Thinks the 2018 Winter Olympics is Happening at P.F. Chang’s
Athletes from around the world are now competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics currently being held in the county of Pyeongchang, South Korea, but apparently, one Chicago news station thinks that the event is happening at “P.F. Chang’s”. The mix-up occurred during a report…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Forget Gold Medals, This Korean Athlete Just Won the ENTIRE Olympics
This morning, plenty of athletes took home gold, silver, and/or bronze medals, but only one won the entire Olympics: this guy who wore a pair of sunglasses, looked dead-pan into the camera while taking them off, only to reveal a second pair of sunglasses. This South Korean…
· Ryan General
Meet the Figure Skating Siblings Everyone is Crushing on at the Olympics
Japanese-American siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani are the figure skating duo who are winning over hearts at the 2018 Winter Olympics representing Team America. Fondly referred to as the Shib Sibs by their fans, the talented pair has become an instant hit after their…
· Bryan Ke
NBC Olympics Analyst Removed After Saying One Thing About Korea You Should Never Say
Joshua Cooper Ramo, a sports analyst from NBC, was recently relieved of his post over his insensitive remarks about Korea that offended many people from country – even non-Koreans – during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Ramo was…
· Ryan General
Mirai Nagasu Becomes the First American Woman to Land a Triple Axel at the Olympics
Japanese-American figure skater Mirai Nagasu just made history for Team America at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Sunday night by being the first American woman to ever land a triple axel at the Olympics. “HOLY COW!” You just witnessed a historic triple axel from Mirai…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Meet the 12 Asian-American Athletes Competing in the Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, is in full swing and we’re just so excited! Why, you ask? Because we have 12 Asian-American athletes to cheer for!
· Heather Johnson Yu
Korea Torched Live ‘Peace Doves’ The Last Time They Hosted the Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, with the Opening Ceremony taking place Friday, February 9. Fans of the games are gearing up to watch as South Korea parades its culture for all to see in the highly anticipated televised event. Koreans, on the other hand,…
· Ryan General
100,000 Koreans Won’t Be Cheering For Korea at the Olympics
South Korea has something special for international athletes participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics who did not bring an entourage of fans to cheer them on — the “Korean Supporters.” The 100,000-strong group consisting of Korean volunteers is on a mission to cheer non-local…
· Ryan General
Meet the Only Two Filipino American Athletes Competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics
Two of the 11 Asian American athletes competing for Team USA in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang are of Filipino heritage. Speed skater John Robert “JR” Celski and snowboarder Hailey Langland will be proudly representing the United States beginning on Friday alongside…
· Ryan General
North and South Korea are Joining Forces for the 2018 Winter Olympics
The upcoming Winter Olympics marks a massive diplomatic breakthrough for North and South Korea as their athletes will reportedly be marching together under the Korean Unification Flag during the event’s opening ceremony. The agreement between the two countries resulted from days…
· Ryan General
Japanese Firm Hopes to Provide Actual ‘Ninja’ Security Guards for the 2020 Olympics
A Japanese security firm is eyeing to deploy modern ninjas as security officers for the 2020 Summer Olympics. For over a year now, SCC Co. has found tremendous success in having its guards dressed as ninjas, according to Japan Times. The security firm is reportedly based in…
· Carl Samson
Daughter of Korean Immigrants to Snowboard For the U.S. in the 2018 Olympics
At 17, Chloe Kim has achieved so much in her beloved sport that she’s being referred to as the “Now of Women’s Snowboarding.” Born in Long Beach, California, Kim will hit the snow at the Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea, her parents’ origin, in February. This will be her…
· Ryan General
Figure Skater Born to Chinese Immigrants to Represent the U.S. at the 2018 Olympics
After retaining the United States national title with a dazzling performance on Saturday night, Chinese American figure skater Nathan Chen will be representing the United States at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Highlighted by his confident footwork and complex spins,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Russia Just Got Banned From Going to the 2018 Olympics in South Korea
The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has banned Russia from participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyongchang following doping allegations, according to an press release from the organization. Individual Russian athletes who still wish to compete may do so under a…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Sisters Playing Hockey in the 2018 Olympics — But For Different Countries
Sisters Marissa Brandt, 24, and Hannah Brandt, 23, are competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics, but for different countries. It is possible that the sisters — who did everything together as kids — would face each other off on the ice hockey rink on Pyeongchang in February. Marissa…
· Kyle Encina
eSports Could Be Coming to the 2024 Olympics
Video games and eSports may have a chance of being part of the 2024 Olympics. It seems like the gap between eSports, video games and the Olympics is starting to close in. With last year’s memorable opening ceremony featuring iconic game character Mario, it’s clear that video…
· Kyle Encina
Japan is Going to Have the Best Parade For the 2020 Summer Olympics
Olympics Organizing Committee chairman Yoshiro Mori favors anime pop culture over traditional Japanese culture when it comes to the 2020 Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony. The Olympic games so far had its share of memorable moments such as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s iconic…