The Return Of Bong Joon-ho 🎥

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho is creating the most expensive Korean movie ever.

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Bong Joon-ho Is Creating The Most Expensive Korean Movie Ever

Historical: Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho is set to direct the most expensive Korean film to date with an expected cost of 70 billion won (~$52,496,227).

  • The movie will be animated and distributed by Sony Pictures, the team behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

  • Bong Joon-ho's project, Mickey 17, has been indefinitely delayed, leading to his return to work on this animated project

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Asian Americans Are The Fastest-Growing Group of Eligible Voters in US

Politics: Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group of eligible voters for the 2024 U.S. Election, according to the Pew Research Center.

  • The growth of the AAPI eligible voter population will outpace all other groups, reaching a projected 15 million this year and expected to make up 6.1% of all voters.

  • California has the highest number of Asian American eligible voters, followed by New York, Texas, Hawaii, and New Jersey.

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Hold Up, Did Someone Invite You To The Potluck?

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These golden-brown delights are the perfect fusion of crunchy goodness and savory fillings.

This isn't just a card, it's a celebration of Asian cuisine wrapped in a game night experience.

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Presidential: Joe Biden recently drank boba at an AAPI-owned Las Vegas bubble tea shop in a series of visits to local American businesses.

Cook Book: Studio Ghibli is releasing a new cookbook that teaches readers how to prepare delicious dishes from Kiki's Delivery Service.

Music: Vcha, an American K-pop group under JYP Entertainment, has officially debuted with their singles "Girls of the Year" and “XO Call Me.”

Glow Routine: Check out this AAPI-founded Bakuchiol Ginseng serum that will leave your skin hydrated and nourished during these colder months.

Nifty: Cooking rice is a breeze with COMFEE's 10-Cup Rice Cooker – where technology meets tradition for flawless results. 

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