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How ‘Gangnam Project’ Showrunners Sarah Haasz and Romeo Candido made the K-Pop version of ‘Degrassi’
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-04-15 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-04-15

How ‘Gangnam Project’ Showrunners Sarah Haasz and Romeo Candido made the K-Pop version of ‘Degrassi’

The show follows a biracial Korean Canadian teen’s journey of self-discovery as she becomes a tutor at a K-Pop academy.

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K-pop Artists Who Have Challenged Gender Norms
Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-03-04 Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-03-04

K-pop Artists Who Have Challenged Gender Norms

From Amber Liu to Holland, here are five K-pop artists who have defied gender norms.

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‘Seagrass’ Explores the Depths of Japanese Canadian Identity 
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28

‘Seagrass’ Explores the Depths of Japanese Canadian Identity 

Writer/director Meredith Hama-Brown‘s first feature explores themes of isolation, identity and the legacy of Japanese internment in Canada.

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‘Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó’ is an Intimate Portrait of Two Asian Elders—Farts and All
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28

‘Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó’ is an Intimate Portrait of Two Asian Elders—Farts and All

“I wanted to capture the unbridled joy and silliness and infectious childlike energy that they have, despite being a combined 182 years old,” says filmmaker Sean Wang.

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Naomi Woo Believes Music Can Transform the World
Profiles Madelyn Chung 2024-02-13 Profiles Madelyn Chung 2024-02-13

Naomi Woo Believes Music Can Transform the World

“There’s a capacity that music can have to access and expand the imagination, and to reconfigure what we imagined to be possible in the world,” says the Canadian conductor and pianist.

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These Lunar New Year Kits Make Celebrating Easy
Features, Asian-Owned Rebecca Gao 2024-02-06 Features, Asian-Owned Rebecca Gao 2024-02-06

These Lunar New Year Kits Make Celebrating Easy

Founded by Mai Truong, Bo & Mei sells kits to give people a one-stop shop for everything that’s needed to ring in the new year.

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From YouTube Star to Leading Man, Jasmeet Singh Raina Makes a Big, Bold Comeback
Features Sadaf Ahsan 2024-02-02 Features Sadaf Ahsan 2024-02-02

From YouTube Star to Leading Man, Jasmeet Singh Raina Makes a Big, Bold Comeback

The Canadian comedian pokes fun at his own history, playing a local YouTuber straddling cultural values.

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The Group Chat: Breaking Down the Melton Moment in May December
Features RepresentASIAN Project 2024-01-31 Features RepresentASIAN Project 2024-01-31

The Group Chat: Breaking Down the Melton Moment in May December

Editors Sadaf Ahsan and Rebecca Gao discuss Charles Melton in “May December” and how race and class can impact our perception of who’s the victim and who’s the offender.

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Survivor’s Erika Casupanan is Breaking the Invisibility Barrier on Reality TV — and in Reality
Profiles Rebecca Gao 2024-01-22 Profiles Rebecca Gao 2024-01-22

Survivor’s Erika Casupanan is Breaking the Invisibility Barrier on Reality TV — and in Reality

The first Filipino and Canadian Sole Survivor is “happy to show you this other side of me.”

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8 Asian Canadians in the K-pop World
Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-01-21 Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-01-21

8 Asian Canadians in the K-pop World

From Mark Lee to Wendy Shon, eight Canadians who are making a name for themselves in the K-pop world.

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Comedian Helen Hong on Family, Mental Health and Using Her Platform
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-17 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-17

Comedian Helen Hong on Family, Mental Health and Using Her Platform

“Growing up, I didn’t know comedy was a thing.”

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The Biggest Moments From the 75th Emmys
News Rebecca Gao 2024-01-16 News Rebecca Gao 2024-01-16

The Biggest Moments From the 75th Emmys

‘Beef’ wins big!

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In Conversation With The Brothers Sun stars Justin Chien and Sam Song Li
Features, CONVERSASIANS Nathan Sing 2024-01-10 Features, CONVERSASIANS Nathan Sing 2024-01-10

In Conversation With The Brothers Sun stars Justin Chien and Sam Song Li

Justin Chien and Sam Song Li discussed their profound connections to their characters, the intertwining of personal and on-screen narratives, and the unique cultural layers that enrich this thrilling epic.

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With ‘Run the Burbs,’ Andrew Phung is Turning the Camera to the ‘Neighbours Who Have Always Been There’
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-09 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-09

With ‘Run the Burbs,’ Andrew Phung is Turning the Camera to the ‘Neighbours Who Have Always Been There’

“Stories about the suburbs ignore families of colour. But if you go to any suburb, it’s filled with families and people of colour living their life.”

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The Biggest Moments from the 2024 Golden Globes
News Rebecca Gao 2024-01-08 News Rebecca Gao 2024-01-08

The Biggest Moments from the 2024 Golden Globes

From Jo Koy’s hosting to Studio Ghibli’s first Golden Globe win.

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The Top 10 Asian Representation Moments of 2023
News Rebecca Gao 2023-12-29 News Rebecca Gao 2023-12-29

The Top 10 Asian Representation Moments of 2023

Beginning with Everything Everywhere All At Once’s awards season domination to historic firsts in fashion, politics, music and film, 2023 was a banner year for Asian representation.

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The Top 7 K-pop Moments of 2023
News, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2023-12-27 News, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2023-12-27

The Top 7 K-pop Moments of 2023

From contract disputes to ‘Succession’-style ownership battles, these were the headlines that rocked the world of K-pop in 2023.

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10 Fashion and and Beauty Gifts from Asian-Owned Brands
Asian-Owned, Features RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18 Asian-Owned, Features RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18

10 Fashion and and Beauty Gifts from Asian-Owned Brands

Gifts from Asian-owned brands that are sure to be a hit with the fashionistas and MUAs in your life.

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Asian-Owned Holiday Gift Guide: Staff Picks
Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18 Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18

Asian-Owned Holiday Gift Guide: Staff Picks

From holiday grail beauty products to nostalgic items and accessories for furry friends.

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13 Books by Asian Authors to Gift This Holiday Season
Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-15 Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-15

13 Books by Asian Authors to Gift This Holiday Season

From fiction to memoirs and everything in between, here are 13 books by Asian authors for the bibliophile in your life.

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