I had a lovely time chatting with Actress Alyssa Gihee Kim about how she got into acting as well as a behind-the-scenes look at BEEF.  And on top of that, Alyssa is also a mom to two little kids, amazing!

Follow Alyssa on Instagram @alyssagiheekim  You can see her wonderful portrayal of Veronica, Edwin's wife/Danny's ex-girlfriend in Netflix's powerfully cringy drama BEEF!  She can also be found in the wacky comedy series Dave (S02E01) on Hulu.

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Songs Played: 

"Drive" Steven Yeun as Danny from Beef.  BEEF" The Bonus Tracks A24 Music  Full Version Here

Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#BEEF #netflix #alyssagiheekim #asianamericantv #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

We have a quick little episode for you today!  Actor/Producer Steven Allerick messaged me about a passion project he wrote/directed/produced.  It’s a short film called The New Knight.  It’s a not-for-profit film that Steve hopes will resonate with you and people you know, especially people of mixed heritage.

You can watch The New Knight on YouTube at The New Knight (2023) A Batman Short Film

Learn more about Steve @stevenallerick

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Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We could use your ratings and reviews over at Apple and Spotify!

Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#thenewknight #inclusion #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

In honor of Father's Day.. we figured we'd look into our DNA!  

I’ve been wanting to take a DNA test since they came out, so I figured it’d be fun to do it on the air while we record.  These DNA kits can help fill in the picture of where your ancestors came from.  Two friends and I ordered a kit from Ancestry.com 

We got our results and *tried* to wait until this recording before taking a look.  It was definitely fun, and in some cases VERY interesting!

I’m not sponsored by them, but Ancestry.com is having a sale right now, and you can get a kit for $59 if you order before June 18th, 2023!  (They're normally $99, but they go on sale around Black Friday too)

Special thanks to Alan and Sarika, who agreed to take the tests and reveal their results with me on the air.  

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Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#ancestry #dnatest #23andme #bioinformatics #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

For me, Twice was one of the first K-Pop bands I ever intentionally listened to!  Their sunny, fun, poppy style helped me and my daughters enter the world of K-Pop!  In the second week of June, my family is going to our first K-Pop concert, so I figured it would be fun to do a Twice Concert Hype Show with some people who live and breathe K-Pop!  

Pip, Chesca, and Kevin are the owners of the Bay Area’s first and best K-Pop store SarangHello!  It’s located on Taraval St at 31st Ave. They graciously offered up their space for a special recording session, and we invited about 15 of our “Once” friends to join us for a special night of fanboy and fangirling over Twice.  We had prizes and giveaways, and even a fan chant (thanks Karl and Clark!).  It was so much fun having an actual audience instead of just imaging a virtual one. I hope everyone had a great time and I can’t wait to do more “live” recordings!

Visit SarangHello if you’re ever in San Francisco, they’re at 2050 Taraval Street, or visit them online at saranghello.com  You can follow their social media @saranghellosf on Instagram

Thanks to the owners and staff at Saranghello, Holly who brought snacks for everyone, and Zoey and Noe who helped distribute the prizes.  And a special thanks to everyone who came down to watch us record, I hope we can meet again!

As I always mention, you can write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

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Music Played:

"What is Love?" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment

"Feel Special" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment

"Moonlight Sunrise" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment

"Breakthrough" (Korean Ver.) · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment

"Shot thru the heart" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment

"Set Me Free" · TWICE(트와이스) JYP-Entertainment

Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#twice #kpop #saranghello  #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

I just finished watching the amazing television adaptation of American Born Chinese.  It is a MUST-WATCH!  I really enjoyed how, like the novel, it merged the fantastical and real worlds.  It stars a plethora of some of the best Chinese American actors, and I loved seeing all the beautiful Asian names in the end credits both in front and behind the cameras!

Madi and I recorded this episode with Gene about a year ago, and it is definitely still one of my favorites.  I think you'll enjoy hearing Gene's inspiration and motivation for writing American Born Chinese.  Plus, you won't disagree with his InfatuAsian pick!

Hope you enjoy (or re-enjoy) listening!

#americanbornchinese #asianauthor #jinwang #geneluenyang #asianpodcaster #asianamericanpodcast

We were over the moon happy to talk with actress Ami Park!  Ami stars in ABC/Hulu’s Alaska Daily opposite Hillary Swank.  Ami plays Yuna Park who is a rookie reporter that is thrown into life at Alaska’s main newspaper.  It’s a really great show that you can stream on Hulu.

We recorded this show in mid-April and just recently ABC announced that they are not going to bring the show back for a 2nd season, which is really too bad, but if you know anything about our guest Ami, you know that this is just a temporary setback for her, she is one of the most positive people you will ever meet.  I have no doubt that the universe will be good to Ami and that she has a lot more roles ahead of her!

See the inspiring and joyful reel I mention during the episode @ami_park on Instagram, and also see all the great stuff Ami is up to!

As I always mention, you can write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

Please listen and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We would really appreciate your ratings and reviews over at Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#alaskadaily #abc #hulu #yunapark #amipark #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

A little late, but in honor of Mother’s Day, we have a special episode talking about Asian post-partum traditions delivered to your door, from Chiyo!  We are speaking with founders Jennifer Jolorte and Irene Liu. They take the best of Eastern medicine and integrate it with Western nutritional standards.  

Find them at Wearechiyo.com and follow them @wearechiyo on Instagram. If you are interested in trying Chiyo or gifting it to someone you love, you can use the code: asianpod30 and save $30 off your first order (new customers only, with orders over $150).

As I always mention, you can write to us at: [email protected], and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theinfatuasianpodcast 

Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We would really appreciate your ratings and reviews over at Apple and Spotify!

Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#wearechiyo #postpartum #nutrition #asianwisdom #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

When "The Donut King" documentary came out in 2020 it really blew my mind and made me want to know more about the Cambodian families that ran these friendly and delicious donut shops.

Featured in the film is Mayly Tao, who was actually the first person filmmaker Alice Gu spoke with when researching Ted Ngoy, the Donut King.  I came across Mayly on Instagram and couldn’t be happier that she made some time to talk with me.

Mayly is part of California donut royalty and has so many other passions, I think you’ll really enjoy hearing more about her story!

Follow Mayly on Instagram @maylytao and her business ventures @donutprincessla  You can order a donut bouquet or order her book “An American Dream With Sprinkles” at her website https://www.donutprincessla.com  And listen to Mayly’s podcast Short N' Sweet wherever you get your podcasts!

You can watch The Donut King documentary on Hulu and other places.

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Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, etc…

Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#donutking #donutprincess #teochew #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #asianauthor #representationmatters

Hey hey, a bonus episode to listen to on your Friday commute or while you do your weekend chores!  Margo, from K-Dramas with Margo out of France, and I recorded this episode for her podcast way back in March!  I had a lot of fun guesting on her show, and she was kind enough to share this file with me. You should remember Margo, she did an episode with me about the movie Decision to Leave! I figured it’s been a while since we’ve done a K-drama episode, so here you go!

The Glory may be my frontrunner for the best drama of 2023 so far.  It’s a revenge drama that is well-written and superbly acted. I think it is the best drama I’ve seen Song Hye-Kyo in. The rest of the cast is great too.  It’s dark and definitely NOT for young children or the squeamish (trigger warning: torture, domestic violence, and rape).

I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you speak French you can listen to Margo at Kdramas with Margo on most platforms and follow her @margo_dramas on Instagram

Thanks for listening!  

#theglory #netflix #kdrama #songhyekyo#asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #iinfatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

We're kicking off AAPI heritage month by talking with Jeff Yamazaki!  Jeff is a LA-based Model/Actor who is also a men’s fashion content creator on Instagram.  Jeff walks guys through simple ways to put together outfits and update their style.  He also vlogs his life in LA and abroad as well as shouts out AAPI Owned fashion labels.  I really enjoy his content and hope I can add use his tips to update my woefully bland style!

Follow Jeff on Instagram and TikTok @JeffYamazaki 

Some of the AAPI owned brands and content we referenced were:

Uprisers @weareuprisers 

Mod Ref @modrefclothing

Common Market @commonmarketstores

And on YouTube:

Tim Dessaint @timdessaint

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Our Theme:

“Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around 

#mensfashion #mensstyle #aapibrands #mensfashionadvice #mensfashiontips #mensstylingtips #japaneseamerican #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #iinfatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters