Jenny Li - Asia Blooming

February 2, 2026

John Chu Cooks Up a Genre-Bending Sci-Fi Adventure with ‘The Subtle Art of Folding Space’

While the novel may be classified as science fiction, the heart of The Subtle Art of Folding Space is in its exploration of relationships and the difficulties of navigating obligations to oneself,

by Jenny Li

January 19, 2026

BTS Announces ‘Arirang’ U.S. Tour Stops

BTS is reuniting as seven for their 'Arirang' world tour, with shows in 10 U.S. cities.

by Jenny Li

January 1, 2026

It Was Just an Accident: An Exploration of Humanity in the Face of Injustice

This film explores what it means to be human by showing the conflicting emotions and actions of people who want to do good, yet simultaneously desire revenge and justice.

by Jenny Li

November 29, 2025

The Tragic Story of ‘Rosemead’

'Rosemead' is a tragic story about a mother and son, made all the more harrowing by the fact that it’s based on true events.

by Jenny Li

August 3, 2025

Tessa Hulls Explores Her Family’s Generational Wounds in ‘Feeding Ghosts’

Feeding Ghosts is ultimately more than just a labor of love; it served as a catalyst for Hulls to not only confront her family’s ghosts but empathize with them and set them

by Jenny Li

May 12, 2025

The Secret Life of OFWs Explores Horror in Modern Times Rooted in Philippine Folklore

'The Secret Life of OFWs' is Jet Tagasa’s debut literary work, a series of eight short horror stories about OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) set in modern times but rooted in Philippine folklore.

by Jenny Li

April 20, 2025

Transplants: Two Strangers Swap Worlds in Search for Belonging

In Transplants, author Daniel Tam-Claiborne vividly weaves a tale of two young women — Lin, a Chinese college student who struggles with socializing with her peers, and Liz, a Chinese-American who is

by Jenny Li

February 13, 2025

J-Hope Hits the Road for First Solo Tour ‘Hope on the Stage’

J-Hope will perform in six cities across North America on first ever solo tour.

by Jenny Li

August 8, 2024

‘Brief History of a Family’ Review: A Chinese Psychological Thriller Raises Questions of Friend or Foe

When a high schooler brings a classmate home one day, he opens the door for an unexpected series of events that alters the dynamics of his nuclear family forever.

by Jenny Li

July 31, 2024

Sasha Chuk beautifully explores the universality of identity and family in Hong Kong film ‘Fly Me to the Moon’

During NYAFF, Asia Blooming sat down with Sasha Chuk to learn more about how her own life is reflected in the film, the significance of the various languages and dialects used in

by Jenny Li

February 1, 2024

Paramount’s Film Adaptation of Children’s Novel ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ is Juvenile at Best

The film follows a Chinese American boy named Tom Lee, voiced by Brandon Soo Hoo, who suddenly must take over for his grandmother as the Guardian of the magical phoenix egg. Under

by Jenny Li

December 4, 2023

Chinese Rock Band Miserable Faith Brings the Energy in First Ever Stop in San Francisco

For the first time ever, Chinese rock band Miserable Faith (痛仰) is performing across North America for their The World Will Be Better tour, with a recent stop at the Regency Ballroom