Asian and Asian American News

24/07/2024

Tickets are moving fast for this amazing concert with operatic singers doing Kpop songs!! 1st US Tour coming to the DMV on Oct. 5.

https://www.ticketmaster.com/la-poem-tickets/artist/3146660

03/06/2024

As you know, Hwang Hee Chan is coming to participate with his English Premier League team the Wolves to the US for the StateSide Cup.

Next Friday, June 7 in Annapolis, there will be a representative from the Wolves team (who only speaks English) who is available to speak with any media. The mayor of Annapolis will also be present and available to media. For those in Media/Press it will be most likely at City Dock, possibly at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. For full details, please PM me, if interested to attend Friday morning.

31/05/2024

Big announcement come Monday for Hwang Hee Chan coming to the DMV!

21/05/2024

Folks - if you're the parent of a child in high school and your child loves playing video games, please consider this esports summer camp being hosted by George Mason University. The GMU Esports Academy is an all-day camp intended to provide structured learning experiences for gamers of all skill backgrounds. There's professional development and skills workshops as well to help young gamers learn the importance of life balance and holistic health as well.

The camp is designed and managed by the professor of esports, and a great friend Jordan Whitaker, who just got a Minor in Esports Management approved by GMU!

09/05/2024

So excited about this Asian American headed to the Olympics to compete in the debut sport of “breakin”

“There’s no doubt in my mind this is a sport"

22/04/2024

Pre-Sale and Save The Date

For La Poem and their first US appearance on Oct 5. Sat at Capital One Tower.

18/04/2024

This Korean indie band is touring the US.

https://youtu.be/aJRmx9DZAXQ?si=qNCrl0WP1gD5QfCH

I like them. Not Kpop.

Hitting a lot of cities this summer.

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09/04/2024

Big news.

Next big Hallyu event/concert that I am involved in is bringing LA POEM to the DMV on Oct. 5 2024. Details will be coming in the next couple of weeks

La Poem (Korean: 라포엠) is a South Korean male crossover vocal group, composed of four classically-trained singers Chaehoon You, Kihun Park, Minseong Jeong, and Sunghoon Choi.[1] La Poem was formed in July 2020 via a reality audition TV show Phantom Singer Season 3 (Phantom Singer 3) and has been actively performing in various venues (e.g., concerts,TV shows, music festivals, openings of various awards, and the opening ceremony of Korean Series, KBO league.

Check them out here -

■ 제38회 골든디스크어워즈 with mandiriLA POEM (라포엠) - 'I AM' 외 4곡 ♪ #제38회골든디스크어워즈 #락 #손오공 #이브프시케그리고푸른수염의아내

07/04/2024

Little over two weeks before Seo In Guk comes to DC Lisner Auditorium on April 23. Still some tickets left.

Do you know who Seo In Guk is?

Check out this IG post to get to know him.

Get tickets here: www.wearekonnectd.com

10/03/2024

So saddened that Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1 at the young age of 69. His anime has been a childhood inspiration and will forever be. Including his latest Sand Land that I got to see at ComicCon last year. Rest in Peace Akira!!

06/03/2024

I am a Sneakerhead and I am a DEI Champion. So this fits!!

23/02/2024

Food for thought.

01/02/2024

Lunar New Year knowledge for the year of the Dragon from a Korean perspective. Happy Lunar New Year everyone!!!

08/01/2024

So happy for Steve Yuen and Ali Wong and all involved with “BEEF” and their wins tonight!!!

04/01/2024

A reckoning needs to happen in Korea.

The popular actor's Dec. 27 death, considered a su***de, has put a spotlight on Korea’s current political and social climate, with potential ramifications for the country’s status as a global soft superpower.

26/11/2023

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25/10/2023

The Washington Ballet announced Tuesday that Edwaard Liang will succeed Julie Kent as its next artistic director. He will also helm the Washington School of Ballet. Liang will be the first person of color to lead the company.


Mary Scott Manning has the latest: https://buff.ly/3MfNSsH

25/10/2023

Awesome news as part of Filipino Heritage Month.

02/10/2023

For any of my animator friends.

Pass it along.

With Sony Pictures, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment announced the return of the CAPE Animation Directors Accelerator.

23/08/2023

Not sure if I agree with article.

Thought? Including Government and Nonprofits? Maybe?!

Of the 50 largest cities in the U.S., Washington, D.C. ranked highest for most overworked city, followed by Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas.

22/08/2023

I helped with creating this festival in its inaugural year 5 years ago before the pandemic.

Though I won’t be present this year, please support if you are in the Bay Area for its 5th year. Great event!! Save the Date!!

05/08/2023

Fiesta Asia Silver Spring begins soon. No hot Sun yet.

23/07/2023

https://apple.news/ATBorRS71TdSJh3R5keEdZw

The Smithsonian denies that the festival's contents played a role in its decision. But participants still have questions.

19/06/2023

Please like, support, download the latest song and watch the music video from HeeSun Lee.

Powerful message and context. Love it.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/heesunlee/love-give-it-up-feat-dallas-forte?fbclid=PAAaY80sj0mEe8W8L_k8T4JmYVTvZax5NQNoA7OXyN4oAHt6E44SedcvUgDnk_aem_th_AS72IUG3BDH1YLtNS2uXr9LnSZcAAm6olninfbV7r2XwwLibocXmYtc6TkR7FsHOWnc

Stream and Save Love (Give it Up) (feat. Dallas Forte) - Distributed by DistroKid

07/06/2023

Another great preview screening for a Korean American story. PAST LIVES

07/06/2023

https://apple.news/A_E5Eue3NS22wMT2fp5BatA

With the conclusion of AANHPI month. This is awesome and will leave it here.

"I can't describe how grateful I am and how amazing and magical that moment [was] for me ... I never expected that it would happen to me," Putri Ariani exclusively tells PEOPLE

17/03/2023

https://www.asianfortunenews.com/2023/03/why-asian-oscar-awards-will-make-a-huge-difference/

By Jennie L. Ilustre Watching an Asian film win seven major Oscar awards, and India taking home two Oscars recently, arts advocate Wuiping Yap knew she was witnessing a truly historic moment. The awards will have long-lasting changes in society, she thought. They will inspire generations as well. Sh...