Daniel Anderson
AMPERS&ONE: Rebel Angels of K-Pop
With two members from Seattle, the group’s latest EP marks a turning point fueled by confidence and experimentation.
When it comes to breaking barriers in K-pop, AMPERS&ONE are quickly carving out a lane of their own. The seven-member group—Kamden Na, Kyrell Choi, Brian Ho, Mackiah Mercer, Seungmo Kim, Jiho Choi, and Siun Yoon, have only been on the scene since November 2023 under FNC Entertainment, the same label behind their “older brother” group…
Amanda Knox Reclaims Her Story
As executive producer of Hulu’s The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, the West Seattle native takes control of her story and reflects on home.
Amanda Knox, once wrongfully convicted in the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher in Italy, is revisiting her story. The scripted Hulu limited series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, created by This Is Us showrunner K.J. Steinberg, dramatizes Knox’s time as a UW student studying abroad in Italy. Knox is portrayed by Grace…
Entertainment Producer Kyu Lee Talks Seattle, UW and His Hollywood Career
Studio veteran is now working with K-pop girl group ifeye
Kyu Lee has long been a behind-the-scenes force bridging Hollywood and Hallyu (the Korean Wave). A proud University of Washington alum and former Husky wide receiver, Lee is now the vice president of Hi-Hat Entertainment, the company behind rising K-pop girl group ifeye. Over the years, he’s helped connect East and West — introducing South…
Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart
'Hacks' star reflects on her career and how growing up in Seattle shaped her
It’s almost noon, and Jean Smart is present as ever during a phone call. She actually asks the first question, about whether I’m a Seattle native. “Oh, you are!” she exclaims, her voice lighting up with even more warmth when she finds out I am a fellow University of Washington alum and, like her youngest, also a Chinese adoptee. She then proceeds to tell me…
Johnny Huynh: Mechanical Engineering Student and The Voice of a New Generation
From a SpaceX internship to budding musical powerhouse
Known for posting impassioned pop covers in moody public garages, Huynh’s husky powerhouse vocals have garnered him a staggering 7 million social media followers across TikTok and Instagram, and a freshly inked deal with Columbia Records, all in a mere 10 months.
Cream of the Chop: Top Chef Kaleena Bliss
Washington native competes on popular Bravo cooking competition
Seattleites will spot a familiar face on the latest season of Top Chef, set in Wisconsin this year. Chef Kaleena Bliss competes for the coveted title on the longstanding cooking competition franchise, now in its 21st year.
Seattle Now Has Its First K-pop Store
K-pop Nara open in Capitol Hill
The city’s first store devoted entirely to K-pop, K-pop Nara, is now open in Capitol Hill. Fans can purchase the usual goods for a K-pop store: albums, lightsticks, artist merchandise, stationary, and more. Unique items include custom photocard sleeves and magazines with artist interviews.
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