How to start using a guided journal, according to therapists and mental health professionals
At one point or another, many of us have considered journaling regularly as a tool for processing our emotions or channeling creative ideas, but how do you get started? It can be an intimidating process, but what matters most is that you’re open to reflecting on your emotions and experiences. We’ll talk about how to […]
Bibimbap. 비빔밥.
When I was living on my own for the first time after college, a guy I was seeing looked over at me from the driver’s seat of the car and said with a hushed, mock-incredulous tone: “You’ve never had bibimbap?” As a Korean adoptee who grew up in white, rural Pennsylvania, of course I had […]
Hawker Delights Cuisine: Your New Favorite Asian Restaurant
Hawker food culture is a culinary force to be reckoned with. With its roots coming from a storied Asian lineage, its appeal is undeniable. Gone are the days when food labeled as such can only be found on the streets and food courts. It has garnered such a huge fanbase that it has reached Illinois […]
Unlocking the K-pop Magic: 5 Masterminds Behind K-Pop’s Chart-Topping Hits and Electrifying Performances
K-pop has seized control of the music world, emerging as a global phenomenon. With only four complete generations of artists, K-pop’s rapid growth shows the world that they’re just getting started and to expect more in the fifth generation. From headlining festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza to breaking records, it takes an entire team of […]
Album Review: Vertigo Volume II
I first discovered Griff when watching a Disney commercial that represented a Filipino family passing down a stuffed Mickey Mouse. This commercial was the first time that I had ever seen a company like Disney embrace my Filipino heritage. I will admit I got a little teary-eyed watching the commercial. After watching that commercial, I […]
Tuesday Night Cafe: LA’s Oldest Asian American Art and Performance Series Begins Their 26th Season
On a dark Tuesday night of April 2nd, 2024, I walked from my parking space in Little Tokyo to the legendary East West Players for the 26th season opening of Tuesday Night Cafe. This is my third time coming to Tuesday Night Cafe, and it always has a special place in my heart. Tuesday Night […]
K-Folk Meets K-Pop: Coreyah Revives Traditional Korean Folk through Psychedelic Fusions
With the global rise of Korean music groups like BTS and Blackpink, American audiences might be familiar with K-pop—but what about K-Folk? Coreyah (고래야), a Seoul-based band that debuted in 2010, fuses traditional Korean sound with global influences from genres ranging from rock and roll to funk. Coreyah’s US tour is currently taking place, and […]
POC Food & Wine Festival: A Celebration of the Global Majority and Our Allies in Food, Wine, Music, and Culture
The POC Food & Wine Festival is all about building and cultivating community. It’s a 3-day festival happening May 2-5, 2024 that brings the global majority together through food, wine, music, and culture. From established to up-and-coming chefs, artisans, musicians, and more, the event celebrates our ever-growing presence as creators and tastemakers, all enthusiastically creating […]
A HELLO HAPI Welcome
Ji Bowlus here, the Founder and CEO of HELLO HAPI. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity to connect with you. As a 1.5-generation Korean American who immigrated to the United States at age three, I’ve experienced firsthand the complexities of navigating between cultures. HELLO HAPI isn’t just another media company—it’s a culmination of a vision […]