Actress Tippi Hedren is often known as the 'Godmother of Vietnamese nail salons' for her role in introducing refugee women in the 1970s to her personal manicurist.

Writer Samantha Pak (she/her) looked into how she forever changed an entire industry.

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According to licensed therapist Jeanie Y. Chang of Noona’s Noonchi, watching K-dramas may improve your mental health.

Writer Teena Apeles talked to Chang about when her love for K-dramas began and how she uses them to help others transform their lives.

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In #DeadBoyDetectives , Yuyu Kitamura plays Niko Sasaki. She instantly resonated with Niko, who always finds a way to bring the light out in herself and others.

Writer Daniel Anderson talked to Kitamura about how her own life prepared her to play Niko.

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Did you know cinema legend Wong Kar-wai had a mentor? Patrick Tam worked with him on various projects, and he's responsible for inspiring Wong’s predilection for strong colors.

Writer Andy Crump examined how Tam's work influenced the legendary Wong.

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Over the years, K-pop group CRAVITY has managed to sustain their loyal fanbase. The group recently released 'EVERSHINE,' a mini album exploring themes of growing up and empowerment.

Writer Samantha Lui 呂詠琛 met with them to talk about their future.

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'Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver' picks up from the last film, but critic Siddhant Adlakha feels that it fails to stay on track.

'It plays less like a second chapter, and more like an alternate re-telling of setups we've already seen,' he writes.

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Netflix’s #3BodyProblem stars actress and director Sea Shimooka as Sophon, her most otherworldly role yet.

The actress talked to writer Angela Wong Carbone of Mixed Asian Media about the show and her hopes for the future of mixed-Asian representation.

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Happy 4/20, y'all!! If you're looking to up your cannabis game, why don't you support Asian American businesses while you do so?

Writer anjana looked into eight AA+PI brands you should keep an eye out for the next time you hit the dispensary.

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The Time 100 list was released, and Asians and Pacific Islanders are surprisingly well represented this year! Of the 100, there are over 20 API individuals across six different categories.

Writer Daniel Anderson gave us the rundown on these icons:

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Directed by filmmaker Bao Nguyen, the Netflix documentary, 'The Greatest Night in Pop,' details the making of the song 'We Are the World' by U.S.A. for Africa.

Writer Nguyên Lê 🍥 talked to the director about capturing such a groundbreaking night.

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Many women have trouble finding clothes that resonate with them, but Love, Bonito creates timeless pieces for women from all walks of life.

The brand's co-founder, Rachel Lim, talked to writer Pooja Shah about how it feels to empower other women.

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Being an AA+PI writer in white America presents a unique set of challenges. Thankfully, authors Christine Ma-Kellams and Jessie Ren Marshall found each other to lean on for support.

They met over Zoom to talk about the problems they face in the publishing industry.

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Prolific YouTuber and queer artist Brett Park's paintings often feature doodled penises, self-consumption, and realistic, fleshy textures.

Writer Kelvin Mak talked to the artist about how his work dissects the experiences he faces as a queer Asian man.

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In March, Film Forum partnered with The Japan Foundation, New York to host the Japanese Horror festival, which saw sold-out screenings of classic films like #Ringu and #Onibaba .

Writer Andy Crump talked to The Japan Foundation, New York's Akinaru Rokkaku about the overwhelming support.

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Activist and photojournalist Corky Lee devoted his life to chronicling the Asian American community through his photographs.

Writer Samantha Pak (she/her) looked at his photos and the other work he did to record our history over the course of 50 years.

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While Beyoncé's album, #CowboyCarter , is very specific about the Black American Southern experience, AA+PIs who grew up in the 'Bible Belt' might relate to its general themes.

One of them is writer Teresa Trần💥, who gave us her full review of the album.

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David Chang, founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, has sent cease and desist letters to AA+PI businesses over the use of the term 'chili crunch.'

Writer Daniel Anderson looked into how these cease and desists might affect these small businesses.

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#Mai is one of the most popular movies Vietnam has produced. The zany rom-com-melodrama tries a bit of everything, resulting in some tonal whiplash.

But critic Siddhant Adlakha praises the actors for committing to everything the script asked of them.

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Japanese anime is more accessible in America than ever. With burnout on the rise, many fans are turning to a specific subgenre: isekai.

Writer Ray Liu, Writer & K-Beauty Content Creator looked into isekai's popularity and offered some recommendations if you need a break from the mundane.

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Breaking will make its debut as an Olympic sport in Paris this year! And the perfect person is representing Team USA: Korean American Sunny Choi.

Choi talked to writer Samantha Pak (she/her) about how it feels to represent the U.S. and New York on such a big stage.

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