In uncertain times, Joya asks, ‘what if it all works out?’ The indie pop artist from Hong Kong on queer love, faith, motherhood, and focusing on hope rather than cynicism
What’s In and What’s Out as We Head into 2024 A look at the trends we’re anticipating, and those we’re super excited to bid adieu to (hello wasians, buh-bye nepo babies)
Hollywood’s Hottest Film Script Is A BLACKPINK-Inspired Slasher Screenwriter Lynn Q. Yu’s K-pop horror story “Unnie” tops this year’s The Black List
Fran Rubel Kuzui’s ‘Tokyo Pop’ is a time capsule in filmmaking Writer Andy Crump talks to the filmmaker on her newly restored film, and how it also captures beautifully the late Carrie Hamilton
Hirokazu Kore-eda and Yuji Sakamoto on capturing the human story behind ‘Monster’ The acclaimed Japanese storytellers reflect the sanctity of male friendship, and creating a queer story with care and nuance
How Nguyen Coffee Supply is Opening Minds and Palates With her eponymous coffee brand, Sahra Nguyen attempts to decolonize coffee, one bean at a time
A Chat with Jeff Schroeder, Former Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist and Transgressive Outsider The musician weighs in on identifying as Korean American, the influence of his upbringing, and the direction of his future projects
442: ‘No-No Boys’ Never Should Have Had to Prove Their Loyalty How a misleading government survey led to further stigmatization of Japanese Americans during WWII
Road to Paris: How Volleyballer Justine Wong-Orantes Went from the Beach to the Olympic Medal Podium The gold medalist on her past and present Olympic journey, the future of her sport in the United States, and more
UmaSofia Srivastava Continues the Indian American Miss Teen USA Dominance The reigning pageant queen reads Sylvia Plath, crushes on Jacob Elordi, and criticizes our workaholic country, not necessarily in that order
How Tiger Ji’s ‘Death and Ramen’ Delivers Catharsis in a Noodle Bowl The new short, featuring Bobby Lee, rethinks perceptions about passing on
Deric A. Hughes Uplifts Diverse Voices in NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’ The longtime sci-fi and action writer talks about creating opportunities for his community through writing, and how the stars aligned on this close-to-home installment of “Quantum Leap”
Photographer Jarod Lew Turns His Camera on Second-Gen Asian Americans In ‘Please Take Off Your Shoes,’ Lew examines how people navigate the gap between their experiences and those of their immigrant parents
Anna Aya Wants More People to Know (and Love) J-pop The singer talks about her debut single “Someone Else,” how she aims to uplift J-pop’s profile, and empowering people to see their self-worth
A Very Merry JoySauce Gift Guide Ten items—from businesses owned by members of the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora—that you can feel good about buying this holiday season
From ‘Star Wars’ Fan Fiction to the Best Sellers List Debut author Thea Guanzon her enemies-to-lovers romantasy novel and more
Susan Kiyo Ito on Growing Up as the ‘Unicorniest Unicorn’ The biracial adoptee tells her story in her memoir “I Would Meet You Anywhere”
10 TV Shows and Films to Watch this Winter Put these trailers on your must-watch list for when the cold (or your family) has you needing an escape
Inside the Home of Interior Designer Alicia Cheung, Cofounder of Studio Heimat See how the veteran designer renovated a Victorian for her family of four in the most colorful and stylish fashion
Why the ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Creator Changed the Game in Anime Comic mastermind Bryan Lee O’Malley hopes his fans enjoy the big swings in the Netflix’s new Scott Pilgrim story
Victor Xie Is Not Your Typical Food Influencer The Oakland native behind the “Did You Eat Yet?” YouTube channel is telling the story behind some of his hometown’s longest-standing restaurants
Rakiyah’s Journey through the Cosmos Writer Ashlee Mitchell talks to the singer about her latest single, “Crash Landing on You,” learning to be okay with heartbreak, and being a Black musician singing in Korean
