Episode 66 Summer Edition

Asian American Life Summer Edition featuring lifestyle trends and performing arts. Hosted by Ernabel Demillo. Segment 1: Korean Dance Modern Korean dance and music captivate with K-pop, South Korea's pop music scene that's become a global sensation. While many Korean Americans are caught up with K-pop, others choose to look to ancient times to keep their culture and tradition alive. Susan Jhun reports on the beauty of traditional Korean dance. Guests: Sunsook Roh, Yangoke Hwang, Jihwan Choi, Hannah Kim - students/performers at the Korean Traditional Music and Dance Center Guest 2: Yusun Kang, Director of the Korean Traditional Music and Dance Center. Segment 2: Pachinko Reporter Kyung Yoon sits down with award-winning author Min Jin Lee whose book "Pachinko" is one of President Obama's favorite summer reads. Pachinko reached the New York Times and Amazon best seller lists. Now Apple is creating a series based on the popular book. Guest: Min Jin Lee, author Segment 3: Actors Manu Narayan and Laura Kai Chen Reporter Rayner Ramirez catches up with actors Laura Kai Chen and Manu Narayan who talk about Asian American casting in front of and behind the camera. Segment 4: Jazz Pianist Miki Yamanaka Reporter Minnie Roh meets music prodigy and jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka who has performed with many jazz greats. She debuts her new jazz CD. Segment 5: Super You It's a bird, it's a plane, it's SuperYou - bringing music, art and fun to New York City Schools. Host and reporter Ernabel Demillo meets the creator and founder of SuperYou FUNdation that develops educational curriculums using the language of super heroes to inspire and empower students. Guest 1: Lourds Lane, Founder, SuperYou FUNdation Guest 2: Michele Dzwonek, Principal PS 239