When Chinese Culture Gets Mistaken for Korean or Japanese
As K-pop, anime, and Korean beauty dominate, Chinese traditions are often misattributed or erased. Asian American youth unpack sinophobia and soft power in this article.
Idols by Day, Demon Slayers by Night: Inside Netflix’s “K-Pop Demon Hunters”
The animated film blends K-pop with supernatural action, exploring the double lives of idol demon hunters and celebrating Korean culture.
Tearing Down Empire in “Blood of the Old Kings”
Korean author Sung-il Kim and translator Antor Hur talk “Blood of the Old Kings,” an epic fantasy where unlikely heroes confront an empire fueled by necromancy and dark magic.
On Resilience
Mochi’s Our Voices editor Sarah Jinee Park introduces our fall issue on resilience, and how we celebrate overcoming adversity and oppression through actionable change.
Sung Kang Gives Us Campy Horror in “Shaky Shivers”
In his directorial debut, the Korean American actor used the resources at his disposal to create a fun and nostalgic dark comedy.
What Korean Street Markets Taught Me About Language and Performance
Language is our primary mode of communication with others; however, what if we saw it as more than that? How do we use language as an everyday performance?
Let’s Talk About “You,” Tati Gabrielle
On Netflix’s “You” and “Kaleidoscope,” our Blasian BFF and shining star Tati Gabrielle discusses multiracial representation, creative costuming, and a new season of “You.”
Merry and Melancholy: Building a Holiday Abundance That is My Own
The daughter of Korean immigrants grew up dreaming of the typical American Christmas, until she grew up and realized she could create her own version of holiday abundance.
To Make Myself Acceptable: A Micro-Essay by a Transracial Adoptee
Joon Ae Haworth-Kaufka spotlights the perspective of a transracial adoptee in this micro-essay.
“Blockbuster” Brings the Enthusiasm of Randall Park, but Is it Enough?
“Blockbuster” is a workplace comedy series, premiering Nov. 3 on Netflix, following Randall Park and his employees at the last surviving Blockbuster store.