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Founded by Jang Young-gyu (who scored the hit films “Train to Busan” and “The Wailing”), Leenalchi is a unique alternative rock group that conveys its lyrics through the traditional Korean storytelling genre known as pansori. The septet is signed to David Byrne’s Luaka Bop Records and has had their music featured in Apple TV’s “...Read more

For critically-acclaimed author Min Jin Lee, the in-depth research she did for her latest novel “American Hagwon” – out Sept. 29 – included extensive visits across three continents to ensure that her fictional family’s lives rang true. In an effort to secure strong futures for their children, the Kohs move from Seoul, to Sydney, to ...Read more

Musician Jasmin Stone describes her latest album, “Broken Moon,” as being warmer, softer and having a more comforting touch than her previous work. But she said that “on the other hand, the music videos bring out a sense of surrealism and sometimes even a touch of madness or alienation. These vibes are less noticeable in the songs ...Read more

As the showrunner and co-creator of the new Netflix series “Crew Girl,” Vivian Lin knew she wanted the show’s protagonist to be Asian American. “When you get into casting, the search generally broadens out, but it was important to me that we considered actors of Asian descent for the role, just to see if I would find the [lead character]...Read more

When comedian Atsuko Okatsuka was eight years old, she thought her family was taking a two-month vacation to the United States. “It was never supposed to be longer than that,” Okatsuka said in a Zoom interview from her Los Angeles home. “I wanted to go back [to Japan]. When I realized I wasn't going back, [I started fixating] on little ...Read more

When comedian Atsuko Okatsuka was eight years old, she thought her family was taking a two-month vacation to the United States. “It was never supposed to be longer than that,” Okatsuka said in a Zoom interview from her Los Angeles home. “I wanted to go back [to Japan]. When I realized I wasn't going back, [I started fixating] on little ...Read more

This summer, Kim Theory made their Lollapalooza debut in Chicago. Comprised of vocalist Audrey Cymone, drummer Zoey Su, guitarist Lula Seifert and bassist Lucy Fraser, the 16-year-old musicians also opened for “Stranger Things” actor-musician Finn Wolfhard at the festival’s aftershow, and will open for the riot grrrl group Bratmobile in ...Read more

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz continues to combine his love of performing and traveling with his annual Somma cruise (https://somma.life/2026). This autumn’s seven-day trip will take music fans through Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Croatia, and will include his own sets, as well as performances ...Read more

When she’s not working, Scarlett Estevez said she enjoys seeing as much of the world as possible. “I just returned from an incredible trip to Europe, where my friends and I visited Greece and Switzerland,” said Estevez, 18. “[And] I’m about to move [from Los Angeles] to New York, which I’m excited about.”

In her latest role, the ...Read more

Since their November 2023 debut, the K-pop group, WHIB, has won over international fans with their precise showmanship, infectiously catchy songs that transcend languages, and sharp wit. Their second mini-album “Cherry Pie” – out August 5 – continues to showcase their fluid blend of sweet vocals with intense rapping. “Since our start, ...Read more

Former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe made history last year as a member of the all-female Blue Origin crew. “The mission was about so much more than going to space,” Bowe said. “As a science payload operator, I helped conduct research on how plants respond to microgravity and radiation. The work could one day help us feed astronauts on ...Read more

For New York City-based activist and model Ava Dash, traveling is less about an itinerary than it is about embracing the moments she never planned for, like “watching the sun set over the ocean with close friends, discovering a tiny restaurant you found by accident, or getting completely lost in a city and ending up somewhere even better than ...Read more

Oli Higginson is an actor who's best known as Footman John in the “Bridgerton” franchise. But he also has the musical alter ego Modern Oli who released the song “People Pleaser” and toured the U.S. earlier this year, before finishing his European tour this fall. “[Acting and singing] both arrived at the same time,” he said. “From ...Read more

Born in San Francisco and raised in Millbrae, California, and Las Vegas, singer-songwriter Travis Yee now calls Nashville home. “Each place shaped me differently,” said Yee, whose latest singles are “Neon Light Year” and “Prove Em Wrong.” “Growing up in the Bay Area exposed me to a lot of different cultures and perspectives. Las ...Read more

Tony Award-nominated singer and actress Melissa Errico said she remembers being unsure at first when she was asked to join the cast of “Les Misérables.” “I had to drop out of Yale to do it [which] sounds more dramatic than it was,” she said. “I was cast as Cosette on the national tour while still a student. Suddenly, I had a choice ...Read more

For the K-pop group AtHeart, traveling around the world is a perk of their job that they don’t take for granted. “Even though I had been to Los Angeles before, I had only been there [previously] as a tourist,” said Katelyn, who hails from the Philippines. “This time, however, we were filming a music video, so it was a completely new ...Read more

For “Dreamt I Found You” novelist Jimin Han, putting herself in different environments is a great way to channel her creativity. “Traveling creates an energy that spurs me on to write,” said Han, who also teaches at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. “I notice more things than I do when I’m home. Right now, I’m ...Read more

In her debut comedy special “Rosalee Mayeux: Model Mom,” the former high fashion model-turned-stand-up comic shares stories about her life as a model, actress (“The Lawnmower Man,” “Blast from the Past”) and mother. “My first gig was at the World Famous Comedy Store [in West Hollywood] in the famous Belly Room,” Mayeux said. “...Read more