Asian Fishing and the Creepy Case of Oli London

What does creepy, problematic cultural appropriation look like and why is it harmful for the community? This week we look at the case of Oli London, a white blogger (??) whose undergone more than a dozen surgeries to emulate BTS’s Jimin and more recently, told his fans that he identifies as “korean.”  But taking “asian aesthetic” features and parts of our culture without understanding the complexities and generational trauma in identity erases our voices and beings and keeps our identity at a shallow level. We also dive into asian fishing, and how problematic appropriation can also come from racialized communities. (cough, cough, JAY PARK)  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @immadein_