Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner unveils ‘Crying in H Mart’ book tour schedule

Before you read: Michelle Zauner’s ‘Crying in H Mart’ set for feature film adaptation Nearly two years after publishing her bestselling memo...

‘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 ...

Virginia to celebrate its first Kimchi Day

Virginia will celebrate its first Kimchi Day on Nov. 22 in recognition of the state’s thriving Korean American community. Proposed by legi...

Sony, Amazon announce new Spider-Man TV Universe series

Sony and Amazon have announced an upcoming Spider-Man spin-off based on Marvel’s Korean American superhero character Silk. The show, which...

Family of Pennsylvania trans woman killed by police during wellness check continue search for justice

Family members of a trans woman fatally shot during a wellness check at their home in Malvern, Pennsylvania, on May 19 are seeking justice ...

Community, confidence and Coco: How fashion designer Andrew Kwon is making his way to the red carpet

New York City was a pipedream at first, its skyline set as his lock screen as a reminder of what life could look like beyond his small, pred...

pH-1 releases new EP ‘But For Now Leave Me Alone’ and series of music videos

Korean American rapper pH-1 dropped his new EP, “BUT FOR NOW LEAVE ME ALONE,” and a string of music videos on Thursday. The album features...

‘Why is the story still unknown?’: ‘Free Chol Soo Lee’ co-directors refuse to let America forget Korean American wrongfully convicted of murder in 1973

Julie Ha and Eugene Yi’s six-year journey to illuminate the life and legacy of Chol Soo Lee, a Korean American man falsely convicted of murd...

Man shot to death after Fort Worth car accident identified as ‘pillar’ of Dallas’ Asian community

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who was shot and killed following a minor traffic accident on South Univers...

Rapper pH-1 introduces ‘Mr. Bad’ in new single and music video

Korean-American rapper pH-1 dropped his new single and music video “Mr. Bad” featuring Woo Wonjae on Tuesday. The track will feature on pH...

Miss America Emma Broyles shares ‘incredible experience’ of flying with Air Force Thunderbirds

Korean American Miss America titleholder Emma Broyles, 21, was selected to participate in the U.S. Air Force’s recent flight performance pr...

‘Free Chol Soo Lee’ documentary trailer investigates racial profiling of innocent man on death row

A trailer released on Wednesday for the upcoming Sundance documentary “Free Chol Soo Lee” investigates the racial profiling of Chol Soo Lee...

NYT food writer Eric Kim’s new cookbook ‘Korean American’ will make you cry (and not from onions)

New York Times columnist Eric Kim sat with NextShark to talk about his bestselling debut cookbook, “Korean American.” The book not only in...

Iris Shim’s horror flick ‘Umma’ is a love letter to her mom

Just in time for Women’s History Month, Sandra Oh transforms into yet another supernatural creature in a heartfelt effort to humanize Asian...

Lunar New Years past and present: how rice cake soup cured my holiday dread

Heading into the first couple months of the new year, all holiday-induced stress and winter sales jingles begin to wind down. Any empty hype...

‘I hated life’: Chloe Kim threw her gold medal in the trash while in a ‘dark place’ after Pyeongchang Olympics

Chloe Kim, 21, revealed she “hated life” months after she rose to fame following her gold medal win at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang...

‘Why do we have to fit in one box?’: Chef Roy Choi on activism, representation and the best bubble tea in LA

Acclaimed Korean American chef Roy Choi spoke to NextShark about his brand of activism, his emphasis on truth-telling, and why he has “neve...

‘Dreams as boundless as their potential’: Remembering the first Korean immigrants to arrive in the US

The U.S. celebrates Korean American Day every year on Jan. 13. The first large group of Korean immigrants arrived in Honolulu on Jan. 13, ...

A Letter to My Father on National Korean American Day

Editor’s Note: The views expressed herein are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the opinions of NextShark. Appa, ...

‘She’s being very Asian’: Viewer criticizes Korean American anchor for talking about dumpling soup on New Year’s Day

A Korean American news anchor in Missouri said on air that she had dumpling soup on New Year’s Day. A viewer called in to say she took off...

‘Emily in Paris’ star Ashley Park describes onscreen friendship as the ‘best version’ of white allyship

At first glance, Netflix’s hit comedy-drama “Emily in Paris” delivers exactly as promised. There’s fashion, food, flings and friendshi...

Emma Broyles makes history as Miss America’s first Korean American, Alaskan winner in its 100 years

Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, was crowned Miss America 2022 last week, making her the first Korean American and the first Alaskan to win the ti...

‘It’s not just this magical, fantasy world’: Korean American TikToker on changing attitudes toward South Korea

Whether it’s in the form of music, TV shows, skincare products or marinated meat, Korean culture is everywhere. On TikTok, Korean American c...

How Asian Americans United to Free an Innocent Man on Death Row in SF

In the late 1970s, Asian Americans mobilized to call for the release of Chol Soo Lee, a Korean American man wrongfully convicted of murder. ...

Meet the Korean American Leading President Biden’s Secret Service Detail

Korean American Secret Service agent David Cho has gone viral on social media after he was spotted during President Joe Biden‘s inaugu...

Asian American Congresswoman Makes History By Wearing Korean Hanbok to Swear In

Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.) makes history as the first Korean American politician to appear in a traditional Korean outfit Hanbok duri...

Asian Student Reported Her Ex-Friend Over a Racist Instagram Post, She Was Accused of LYING Instead

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with additional comments from Madison’s mother, Christina Chacon. A Korean American hi...

LAPD Officer Becomes the First-Ever Korean American Deputy Chief

The Los Angeles Police Department is celebrating a historic moment after Dominic Choi became the first Korean American to be promoted as dep...

Meet the Navy SEAL and Doctor Who’s the First Korean American Going to Space

A former Navy SEAL and Harvard medical doctor became the first Korean American astronaut at NASA last week. Jonny Kim, 35, graduated from th...

Korean American Diplomat Quits Job Because of Trump’s ‘Naked Unapologetic Cruelty’

Former United States foreign service officer Chuck Park recently sat down in an interview with CNN host Anderson Cooper to explain how the p...

LA’s Koreatown is Getting a Stunning $32 Million Korean American National Museum

A new museum celebrating the Korean American heritage is set to start construction next year in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. Scheduled to be buil...

American Man Identified as Murderer of Half Asian Son, Korean Wife Killed in 1998

After over two decades of investigation, authorities have now confirmed that the bodies of two murder victims, an unidentified boy and a Kor...

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 Mis...

Meet the First Asian American State Representative in Indiana’s History

Chris Chyung of Dyer, St. Township was elected to represent District 15 in the Indiana State House of Representatives. The 25-year-old Democ...

Church Founded By South Koreans Reveals Why They Worship Guns and Wear Crowns

The World Peace and Unification Sanctuary, also known as the Sanctuary Church, made headlines earlier this year when crown-wearing members s...

Cartoon About 3 Bears and a Korean Girl is the Representation We’ve Been Waiting For

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past three years, you’ve likely come across the ever popular Cartoon Network seri...