LA school accused of failing to address brutal bullying of Korean American students

Korean American students at Larchmont Charter School in Los Angeles, including a first grader, were reportedly bullied and assaulted by whit...

Grace Yoo aims to be first Korean American LA councilwoman to represent K-town

Attorney Grace Yoo has launched her campaign fundraising efforts for the November Los Angeles City Council District 10 election, aiming to b...

Jasmine Yoon confirmed as Virginia’s first Asian American federal judge

The Virginia Senate has confirmed Jasmine Yoon’s appointment as the state’s first Asian American federal judge under Article III...

‘Han’ explained: An emotion unique to Korea

“Han,” in perhaps one of its simplest definitions, is a word that embodies shared emotions of sorrow and resentment. But upon a closer look ...

Interview: Jay Park, Ted Park, Parlay Pass share the personal journeys behind their collab track ‘Dance Like Jay Park Remix’

Back in 2020, Korean American artist Ted Park decided to visit rapper Parlay Pass in Atlanta after he felt his depression fully set over him...

Chloe Kim makes history with first 1260 in women’s halfpipe at X Games

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim made history at the X Games Aspen Friday by becoming the first woman to land a 1260 in a snowboard ...

Jay Park launches his Korean liquor brand in the US

Korean American rapper and singer Jay Park recently launched his Korean liquor brand, Won Soju, in the U.S.  Won Soju launch event: After it...

Why Trader Joe’s sold-out frozen kimbap is a hit

Trader Joe’s frozen kimbap quickly sold out after going viral on TikTok. Key details: A company based in Gumi, South Korea, started se...

Jessica Pegula becomes first American female tennis player to win National Bank Open in 10 years

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) star Jessica Pegula recently became the first American woman to win the National Bank Open in 10 year...

Michelle Li, Very Asian Foundation receive AAJA community impact award

Missouri journalist Michelle Li and her nonprofit, the Very Asian Foundation, were awarded the Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJ...

Eric Nam announces ‘House on a Hill’ world tour

Korean American soloist Eric Nam announced his “House on a Hill” world tour on Tuesday, with a trek spanning over 60 cities. About the tour...

‘Elemental’: A closer look behind the multicultural world of Pixar’s latest film

While scientists see the periodic table as an arrangement of the chemical elements, Korean American director Peter Sohn was inspired by its ...

Ailee releases brand-new OST for Disney’s animated TV series ‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’

K-pop star Ailee has released her first-ever OST for Disney’s animated television series, “The Ghost and Molly McGee.”  This marks the...

Korean American man calls out livestreamer for harassing people in Tokyo about WWII

A Korean American man from Texas confronted an American livestreamer filming himself harassing train passengers in Tokyo. Videos of the inci...

From Navy SEAL to doctor to astronaut: Jonny Kim may set foot on the moon in 2024

Ever since he was a child, Jonny Kim, a highly decorated Navy SEAL and a graduate of Harvard Medical School, said he had always wanted to go...

John Cho’s debut novel ‘Troublemaker’ releases in paperback

Actor-turned-author John Cho’s bestselling debut novel “Troublemaker” is now available in paperback. Cho’s middle grade book, which was orig...

‘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...

Kahyun Kim wears bear head-shaped pasties at ‘Cocaine Bear’ premiere

South Korean actor Kahyun Kim rocked black and silver rhinestone bear head-shaped pasties during the premiere of her latest film “Cocaine Be...

Fourth suspect arrested for fatal road rage shooting of Dallas community leader

A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Jin Shin, a Korean American business owner and community...

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...