Congratulations David Elkin! Your video “Soju Magic” is one of the three finalists that will compete for the grand prize. You will receive 2 tickets to KoreAm’s 2011 Unforgettable gala taking place this Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.
So in no particular order, the three finalists are: “Soju Magic” by David Elkin, “Jinro/Hite Bomb” by Edward Park, and “‘Hite’ Fall in Love with It” by Billy Moon. At the gala, Hite/Jinro will be announcing the grand prize winner who will be taking home the grand prize of $1,000 and Hite/Jinro products for a private party in the future. Congratulations again to all the finalists, and thank you to all of those who entered!
Check out David Elkin’s video below. And you can still purchase tickets to the after party featuring an open bar courtesy of Hite/Jinro, music by DJ A-List and DJ Do-Funk, and Kogi BBQ tacos! Get them here before they sell out: http://koreamparty2011.eventbrite.com/
Congratulations Edward Park! Your video “Jinro/Hite Bomb” is second of the three finalists that will compete for the grand prize. You will receive 2 tickets to KoreAm’s 2011 Unforgettable gala taking place this Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. There, Hite/Jinro will be announcing the grand prize winner who will be taking home $1,000. Additionally Hite and Jinro will supply products for a private party in the future.
Check back later today and we’ll announce the third and last finalist that will compete for the grand prize.
Congratulations again, Ed! Be sure to watch his video below. And you can still purchase tickets to the after party featuring an open bar courtesy of Hite/Jinro and Kogi BBQ tacos! Get them here before they sell out: http://koreamparty2011.eventbrite.com/
Congratulations Billy Moon! Your video “‘HITE’ FALL IN LOVE WITH IT” is one of three finalists that will compete for the grand prize. You will receive 2 tickets to KoreAm’s 2011 Unforgettable gala taking place this Saturday, December 3, 2011. There, Hite/Jinro will be announcing the grand prize winner who will be taking home $1,000. Additionally Hite and Jinro will supply products for a private party in the future.
Check the blog tomorrow morning where we will announce another one of the finalists, and again tomorrow afternoon where we will announce the third and last finalist that will compete for the grand prize.
Congratulations again, Billy! Be sure to watch his video below. And you can still purchase tickets to the after party featuring an open bar courtesy of Hite/Jinro and Kogi BBQ tacos! Get them here before they sell out: http://koreamparty2011.eventbrite.com/
Calling all talented writers!
Hyphen magazine and the Asian American Writer’s Workshop are presenting their annual Asian American Short Story Contest – the only national, pan-Asian American writing competition of its kind.
There will be eight finalists, one runner up ($350 cash prize) and one grand prize winner, who will win $1,000, publication in Hyphen and the esteemed honor of being Short Story of the Year!
Judges for this year’s contest include Yiyun Li, author of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers and a 2010 MacArthur Genius Award Winner, and Porochista Khakpour, author of Sons and Other Flammable Objects, a New York Times “Editor’s Choice,” Chicago Tribune “Fall’s Best,” and a 2007 California Book Award winner.
The stories are due May 16th, 2011 and must be accompanied by a $20 entry fee – winners will be notified by or on November 1, 2011.
We know you guys are talented, so go write, write, write!
More details after the jump.
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Christina Mijung Lee, Long Beach, Calif.
“The concept of this piece focuses on the inherent need to seek out and connect to one’s heritage. The young Korean American girl (who also may or may not be multiracial) ‘reaches out’ toward butterflies and flowers of traditional Korean symbolism, which signifies a longing to connect with Korean history and culture. The realistic rendering of the girl is juxtaposed against the flat painting style of her surroundings to reinforce the conceptual divide of time and space. The dreamy/idealistic scene alludes to the way we romanticize the culture from which we are disconnected.”
Josephine Park, Los Angeles, Calif.
“I attempted to create a cover that requires more than a quick glance. The longer you stare, the more recognizable the characters and their stories become. Korean Americans have so many shared life stories that are unique to each generation. I think it’s impossible to fully envision the third generation without considering the previous ones.”
Nathan Nowack, Redondo Beach, Calif.
“When I thought of third generation, my friends kids immediately came into mind. This third generation is still Korean on the outside but at the same time American. How could I portray that in a single photograph with a single person. Hmmm, what about creative makeup? Now not only were they still Korean on the outside, they had the patriotism of America painted all over their face. With iPods and next generation computers engraved in their everyday lives, these kids are truly third generation Korean Americans.”
Now it’s time for you to vote. Choose the cover that best conveys the theme of our issue: The Third Generation of Korean Americans.
Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, February 12. You can vote once per day. Tell your friends and spread the word! Your votes will determine the cover of an upcoming issue of KoreAm!
FOR ONLY $28!
Featured Event
It’s the new year, and Yim Jae Beum is coming to town! After a sold-out show in Los Angeles last October, he is coming back to hold two U.S. concerts for the 2012 Lunar New Year. Everyone already knows this man can sing! He’s got an impressive resume, debuting as a rock singer back in 1986, releasing Korean classics, such as “For You,” and most recently, joining and winning first place twice on the MBC show, “I am a Singer.”
Seattle and New Jersey, get ready! We are happy to announce that we will be giving away TWO (2) pairs of tickets! read more
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