Vancouver Singer yung kai is Channeling His Love of Asian Dramas Into Viral Success
The singer-songwriter talks about creating his viral single ‘blue’ and the big year ahead for him.
How Rachael Newton Created a Sustainable Period Brand that Fights Menstrual Stigma
“Tampons take about 500 years to degrade, so I just had this image in my head of my great grandchildren still being on the earth and my tampons sitting somewhere in a landfill.”
‘My Parents Own the Chinese Restaurant’: An Excerpt from Rachel Phan’s Debut Memoir ‘Restaurant Kid’
“Like so many other Chinese families who have settled in small towns across Canada, our path toward the elusive Canadian Dream would begin with a family-owned business. This building would be transformed from a generic coffee shop into a humble restaurant serving Chinese Canadian cuisine, with my parents at the helm.”
As South Asian Fashion’s Popularity is Rising, So is South Asian Hate
With anti-Indian racism at an all-time high across North America, the continuous co-opting of South Asian style on social media and runways isn’t just bad taste, it’s another act of hate.
‘I’m Fully Me’: Kristen Kish Is Owning the Top Chef Stage—and the Page
“There’s not a nervous bone in my body.”
From Coming Out on Stage to Taking Music Risks, JUST B is Leading a New Era for K-Pop
In an interview, JUST B’s Geonu and Bain open up about hardships, building resilience and Bain’s groundbreaking coming out announcement.
The Wedding Banquet is a Modern Depiction of Queer Love and Chosen Family
This remake of a queer classic isn’t just about a marriage—it’s about community.
How the Queens of Dim Sum are Serving Up Queer Culture and Asian Heritage
How an unexpected collaboration is preserving Asian heritage and queer culture.
How TELUS STORYHIVE is Uplifting Pan-Asian Storytellers
This new filmmaking program is providing $20,000 to storytellers of Pan-Asian descent! Applications open April 1.
How Souperwell is Bringing Traditional Chinese Soups to the Next Generation
This husband-wife duo is making soup kits packed with healthy Chinese ingredients.
For Fans of NCT, Mark Lee is a Symbol of Asian Canadian Pride
The Toronto-born, Vancouver-raised singer recently performed a show in his home country for the first time in six years.
Vivian Chong’s Blind Dates is a One-Woman Show With a Relentlessly Beating Heart
“To carry your personal history with an open heart, no matter what happened before, is a transcendent experience.”
In Genre-Bending Sitcom ‘Deli Boys,’ a Fierce Poorna Jagannathan Leads the Charge
“I’m still an immigrant woman, I’m still maternal, and yet, I’ve killed 10 people before having my morning chai.”
The Sweet, Small-Town Story Behind ‘Superboys of Malegaon’
“There are layers to this film, it goes beyond filmmaking. It’s about a community.”
New Canadian Documentary Explores the Long Effects of the Live-In Caregiver Program
“It gave me a better sense of who we are, who my community is and where they’re coming from,” says director Thea Loo.
Inside aespa’s Universe
How this hit-making group is bring the metaverse into the K-pop world.
‘Kim’s Convenience’ Creator Ins Choi is Bringing the Play Back Home
“I wanted to showcase that Asians were funny and our families are not the model minority and we’re not all put together.”
How Avant-Garde Visionary Wu Fei Fell in Love With Her Parents’ Dream
Through her innovative spirit and commitment to transcending boundaries, the guzheng player is redefining the possibilities of music.
Lunar New Year 2025 Events to Check Out in Toronto and the GTA
Ring in the Year of the Snake with these special Lunar New Year celebrations.
How ‘XO, Kitty’s’ Joshua Hyunho Lee is Making His Acting Dreams Come True
From making his Broadway debut to playing a K-pop trainee, Lee now lands his biggest role yet on “XO, Kitty.”