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Entertainment
Daniel Dae Kim to produce Hawaii’s biggest indie film with 8 Native Hawaiian directors
“Hawaii Five-0” star Daniel Dae Kim has signed on as executive producer of “Makawalu,” an indie feature film co-directed by eight Native Haw...
Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim returns to Broadway in satirical play ‘Yellow Face’
Daniel Dae Kim is set to return to Broadway this fall in David Henry Hwang’s comedy “Yellow Face.” The production marks th...
Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim surprises ‘Avatar’ cast with seasons 2 and 3 announcement
Netflix has officially greenlit a second and third season of its live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” – and cast members f...
Asian American History
The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’
Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that...
Michelle De Pacina
Watch: Daniel Dae Kim reads thirst tweets after ‘Avatar’ trailer appearance
Netflix has dropped a new promo video for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” featuring Daniel Dae Kim reading thirst tweets from fans....
Netflix drops highly anticipated live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ trailer
Netflix has released the first full official trailer for its live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” What it shows: The new ...
Carl Samson
Design
Asian trailblazers featured in new card game developed by Columbia University students
A creative group of Columbia University students has developed an innovative card game aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of Asia...
Netflix announces release date for ‘Mech Cadets’ series starring Daniel Dae Kim, Ming-Na Wen
Netflix announced the release date of its upcoming series “Mech Cadets” on Monday. The 10-episode animated show, which is an ada...
Isa Peralta
‘Star Wars: Visions’ second season to feature all-Asian casts from S. Korea, India
Lucasfilm and Disney+ revealed the official trailer for “Star Wars: Visions Volume 2” during Monday’s Star Wars celebration in London. The ...
Daniel Anderson
Daniel Dae Kim to produce and lead spy thriller series ‘Butterfly’ for Amazon Studios
Daniel Dae Kim is set to star in and executive produce an upcoming Amazon series based on the graphic novel “Butterfly.” Accord...
Daniel Dae Kim: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ had ‘collateral damage’ for Asian American projects
Daniel Dae Kim believes that the huge success of “Crazy Rich Asians” came with a price, as it may have set expectations for future Asian Ame...
News
Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Editor’s Note: This article has been updated...
Government
Biden-Harris administration releases first-ever national strategy to advance equity and justice for AANHPI communities
Before you read: Biden Signs Initiative Calling for ‘Equity and Justice’ for AANHPI Community The White House Initiative on Asian Americans,...
Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Chloe Kim among awardees at 20th Unforgettable Gala
The 20th Unforgettable Gala took place on Dec. 17 in Beverly Hills, California, honoring Asian and Pacific Islander excellence across enter...
Film & TV
Daniel Dae Kim’s ‘Bad Axe’ captures immigrant family’s struggles amid COVID-19
“Bad Axe,” a documentary film on an Asian American family’s experience during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now available in thea...
The one without minorities: Daniel Dae Kim says ‘Friends’ is ‘challenged’ when it comes to diversity
Daniel Dae Kim said that although he loves the hit ‘90s sitcom “Friends,” the show was “challenged” when it came to diversity. “My kids lo...
Grace Kim
James Hong, 93, becomes oldest actor to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Legendary Asian American actor James Hong finally received his much-awaited Hollywood Walk of Fame star, making him the oldest actor to get...
Daniel Dae Kim to play Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ live-action series
“Hawaii Five-0” star Daniel Dae Kim is set to play Fire Nation ruler Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last...
Daniel Dae Kim recounts the hate crime that took away his sister’s ability to live her passion — running
Actor and activist Daniel Dae Kim recalled a violent hate crime his younger sister endured six years ago that has since stopped the once-avi...
Ken Jeong Lands Lead Role in ‘Shoot The Moon’ Produced by Daniel Dae Kim
Actor Ken Jeong who is known for his role in “The Hangover” will be starring as the lead character in Amazon’s new dramedy...
Thy Nguyen
Daniel Dae Kim Speaks Out on ‘Drastic’ Pay Cut He Got From ‘Hawaii Five-0’
Daniel Dae Kim has shed more light on what transpired when he decided to leave the television series “Hawaii Five-0” in 2017 after playing t...
Daniel Dae Kim Lands His First-Ever Lead Role With ‘The Hot Zone’
Daniel Dae Kim has landed his first-ever lead role in “The Hot Zone: Anthrax,” the second installment in National GeographicR...
Daniel Dae Kim and Randall Park are Making a Heist Movie on Amazon
A little more than a year after starring as Ali Wong’s love interests in Netflix’s “Always Be My Maybe,” Daniel Dae ...
Daniel Dae Kim Wants James Hong to Get His Much-Deserved Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Daniel Dae Kim is asking Twitter users to help James Hong get his own Hollywood star after CNN shined a spotlight on the 91-year-old actor&#...
Daniel Dae Kim Donates Plasma to Help Other Patients Survive COVID-19
Actor Daniel Dae Kim is now doing his part to help save the lives of other patients after he successfully recovered from COVID-19. In an Ins...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Daughter Shares Plea to Stop Violence Against Asians
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Bernice A. King, is showing her support against the rising violence on Asian Americans over the 2019 ...
Daniel Dae Kim Tests Positive for COVID-19
Actor Daniel Dae Kim, known for his roles in “The Good Doctor” and “Hawaii Five-0,” has been diagnosed with the coro...
Khier Casino
Daniel Dae Kim’s Production Company Lands Huge Deal With Amazon Studios
Daniel Dae Kim is not only an actor but also serves as producer and director for his company 3AD, which recently signed a first-look deal wi...
Daniel Dae Kim Praises Ali Wong for Being Kind and ‘Down to Earth’
Actor Daniel Dae Kim gave a nod to his co-star in the upcoming Netflix movie “Always Be My Maybe” in a heartfelt post on his Ins...
Kimberly Nguyen
Ali Wong Basically Made ‘Always Be My Maybe’ to Kiss Daniel Dae Kim and Keanu Reeves
Ali Wong apparently experienced pure bliss on the set of her upcoming Netflix romantic-comedy movie “Always Be My Maybe” when she kissed one...
ABC is Developing a New Series With Daniel Dae Kim Based on a Korean Drama
ABC is developing a legal drama which is set to star an Asian male lead, according to a Deadline exclusive. The drama, set to be titled R...
Elliot Sang
Twitter Demands Daniel Dae Kim Become The Man of Steel… Or Else
There is no question that international action star Daniel Dae Kim can pull off any superhero role, even the iconic Superman from DC Comics....
Daniel Dae Kim Praises Ed Skrein’s ‘Strength of Character’ Over ‘Hellboy’ Whitewashing Controversy
“Hellboy” cast member Daniel Dae Kim is very appreciative of Ed Skrein’s efforts, not only for stepping aside from the role in the reb...
Kyle Encina
People Are Now Upset About Daniel Dae Kim’s Casting in ‘Hellboy’ Because He’s Korean
It seems the casting debate is far from over regarding Hellboy’s Major Ben Daimio; as Daniel Dae Kim officially takes the controversia...
Heather Johnson Yu
Daniel Dae Kim is Replacing Ed Skrein as Ben Daimio in ‘Hellboy’ Reboot
It seems Lionsgate is making good on their word to “recast [Ben Daimio] with an actor more consistent with the character in the source...
Civil Rights
23 Asian-American Celebrities Tweet Reactions to Charlottesville
On August 12, 2017, an Alt-Right rally took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. The march was met with counter protesters, which in turn was...
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