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Up and Coming Asian Celebrities/Artists
With the Asian community getting more and more representation in popular media today, here are some up and coming Asian celebrities and Artists to keep an eye on for the next few year.
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A Film That Will Make You Reminisce on Your Past and Future
Today I finally watched a film that I had been meaning to watch months back. Past Lives has been on my watch list for a long time, not solely due to its intriguing Korean female perspective or the praised cinematography, but primarily because of the overwhelming relatability that I've heard it possesses to many peoples’ own life experiences. They say you have to watch films at different stages of your life and you will have a different perspective on it. I firmly believe in this statement as I feel that watching this film taught me so many things regarding what I have experienced this past year.
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My Favorite K-Dramas About Small Towns
There is something about K-dramas that take place in a small town. You feel the warmth of the community, always willing to give each other a hand when they need it the most. Watching them feels like an escape almost. Like you no longer have to worry about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Instead you take things one day at a time, one step in front of the other. It’s calming, but there’s always a story behind why everyone is there. Here are my top three favorites from this genre.
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Fatphobia in Asian Cultures: Unveiling the Layers of Body Image Stigma
Fatphobia—the irrational fear or aversion towards individuals with larger bodies—is a pervasive issue that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. While discussions on body image often focus on Western societies as they open up to the reality and embracement of each and every body, it is crucial to recognize that fatphobia also exists in Asian cultures, albeit manifesting itself differently. There are complexities of fatphobia in Asian societies that run in its cultural roots and manifestations, and end up causing many potential consequences.
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Stan Culture and Why I Joined In
If you’ve ever been on Twitter, then most likely you’ve seen a fancam or two—videos of idols singing and/or dancing. Most likely you know BTS and their fandom, ARMY. At first, you might not understand why people are so in love with them. Like why are these random people replying to tweets with just a video of someone dancing? This has triggered a lot of hate towards fandoms and in turn the artist themselves, particularly for K-pop artists.
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UD VSA’s Gather for Tet
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the University of Delaware’s Vietnamese Student Association hosted a spectacular event called Gather for Tet. This culturally enticing event shared many traditions of Vietnamese culture, as well as other Asian groups. Celebrating the year of the tiger, UDVSA provided us with a full and fun itinerary.
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Don’t miss out! Top 5 Underrated Asian Artists to Check Out
I love supporting the Asian community by listening to different Asian artists and sharing their music with others. Growing up, I was never exposed to modern music made by Asian Americans or Asians around the world as the community I lived in was predominantly white. As Asians artists make their mark on the media through the Shang-Chi soundtrack or even through Tik Tok trends, I personally can’t help but be super excited for them. It is so inspiring to see musicians that we identify with culturally succeed and share their talents with the world.
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Song Recommendations by Asian Artists in 2022
Check out these new songs sourced from the Asian inclusive music labels 5A and 88Rising!
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Must-Add Songs for Your Holiday Playlist
As much as I love to hear the holiday classics on the radio, these songs and many others by Asian artists have recently been on repeat this festive season. It is so nice to have Asian representation in music, especially when the majority of classic holiday songs are not performed by POC artists. Here are some of my favorites you can add to your Spotify or Apple Music playlist to get in the holiday spirit!
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Korean Music
by Ezra Lee How and why the Korean music scene is so different from America Over the past couple years, the Korean music scene has been gaining major traction internationally. Most notably, K-Pop has soared above the other genres due to its catchiness and idol groups (other music genres such as jazz, rock, R&B, and ballads that are greatly appreciated and enjoyed in Korea more than pop don’t seem to appeal to other countries as much). As K-Pop’s popularity rises, so does the number of admirers and critics. As such, it would be appropriate to be more aware of how the Korean music world functions. Due to cultural differences, the…
