The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989 presents the work of twenty-five contemporary artists of Korean descent. Born between 1960 and 1986, they are among the last generation to witness South Korea’s authoritarian regime and the first to experience its new democratic freedoms from the late 1980s onward. -MIA In this thoughtfully curated exhibit,…
In the golden light of the California sun last Saturday evening, more than 600 guests converged at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles for Gold House’s third annual Gold Gala, one of the most extraordinary gatherings and celebrations of the Asian American community. 20 Asian countries were represented on a guest list that spanned…
From a fiercely competitive field of exceptional works and actors in each category, the winners of Korea’s most prestigious awards ceremony have been unveiled. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Baeksang Arts Awards was founded in 1965 to advance Korean popular culture and arts while uplifting artist morale. Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, and Park Bo-gum, who have…
Crowned with this year’s Grand Prize in Television at the Baeksang Awards, Disney+’s “Moving” has redefined what’s possible in K-Drama. First making a splash as producers of K-Drama’s most expensive series (“Moving”), Disney+ is doubling down that Korean dramas are simply the best bet in the industry. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the…
If you’ve ever wondered what defecting from North Korea would feel like, “Beyond Utopia” straps you in and pulls you through the mountains of China, the jungles of Vietnam and the rivers of Laos. This visceral experience is achieved by utilizing smartphone video footage taken by mission activists and brokers who led one North Korean…
In 1969, a small group of Koreans studying in Washington, DC, decided to raise money to help their fellow students who were struggling to pay tuition and expenses. Walter K. Park and a few friends decided to hold a charity concert and ended up raising $325. That money, or rather the determined effort behind raising…
What food is full of nutritional minerals, grows fast without fresh water, doesn’t harm the environment, and is absolutely delicious? If you said seaweed, you are part of a fortunate population of people who know the secrets of this superfood. Koreans have eaten seaweed for over a millennia with the first records being from the…
It’s no secret that Korean cosmetics are loved by beauty gurus all around the world. K-beauty products are known to use gentler formulas coupled with natural ingredients that are good for the skin, making them less harsh compared to Western makeup products. With so many beauty influencers sharing their favorite products on TikTok, I’m sure…
Gold House is holding its third annual gala to honor 100 of the most impactful Asians in 2024, about a fourth of whom are of Korean heritage. At the forefront of this year’s celebration is “Beef,” winner of the Gold Icon Honor. The Gold House A100 list recognizes trailblazers across all industries who are at…
Since opening earlier this year, scoring a table at Coqodaq may feel akin to winning the lottery since reservations are snapped up moments after they become available (two weeks out.) As difficult as it is to live up to such hype, Coqodaq exceeds expectations by serving up an exceptionally elevated fried chicken dining experience. Simon…