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Hur Jin-ho Asks Us What Kind of Person We Are in “A Normal Family”

6 days ago | mochimag.com | Virginia Duan

How far would a parent go to protect their child after their child has committed a horrific crime? South Korean director Hur Jin-ho explores this moral conundrum in “A Normal Family,” the most recent movie based on Dutch author Herman Koch’s bestselling novel “The Dinner.” In this adaptation, we follow the families of two brothers: pragmatic criminal defense lawyer Jae-wan (Sul Kyung-gu) and his younger brother Jae-gyu (Jang Dong-gun), a principled pediatrician.
What to Watch in May

1 week ago | mochimag.com | Virginia Duan

MovieMay 2, 2025When a devil-worshipping criminal network in Seoul throws the city into crisis, the police beg a trio of demon hunters known as “Holy Night” to help. Armed with powers, the group is led by Ba Woo (Ma Dong-Seok), who has supernatural strength, whereas Sharon (Seohyun) detects and exorcises demons, and Kim-kun (David Lee) supports them both.
Nicole Wong’s Advice for New Mahjong Players

2 weeks ago | mochimag.com | Melody Ip

I have a confession: I’ve only “played” mahjong once, and I put that word in quotation marks because we didn’t even finish a whole game. I was in my late 30s, and my white mother-in-law was trying to teach me. Mahjong was not a part of my childhood — my parents don’t even know how to play. Their families equated the game with gambling, which was frowned upon in their households. But over the last year, the desire to try again resurfaced.
Ji-young Yoo From “Freaky Tales” Unpacks Oakland’s Punk Scene

1 month ago | mochimag.com | Giannina Ong

Oakland, California, in the 1980s had a bad rap. Despite the rising crime rates and drug use, there existed a vibrant community rich in cultural heritage and strong social bonds. “Freaky Tales” showcases stories from the era, shifting the spotlight away from the town’s stereotypes and toward its true spirit and mythos focusing on the funky, diverse, and resilient communities and arts scene.
Playful and Generous: J-hope Makes History at BMO Stadium

1 month ago | mochimag.com | Virginia Duan

“Wow, you guys have hella energy,” rapper j-hope says as he praises the crowd at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles after the electric first set of his Hope on the Stage tour. “Am I in heaven? So many angels here,” he continues, setting the tone for the rest of the night as he gently teases and flirts with his audience.
Playful and Generous: j-hope Makes History at BMO Stadium

1 month ago | mochimag.com | Virginia Duan

“Wow, you guys have hella energy,” rapper j-hope says as he praises the crowd at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles after the electric first set of his Hope on the Stage tour. “Am I in heaven? So many angels here,” he continues, setting the tone for the rest of the night as he gently teases and flirts with his audience.
What to Watch in April

1 month ago | mochimag.com | Virginia Duan

MovieApril 4, 2025Set in 1987 Oakland, “Freaky Tales” is a multi-track mixtape of colorful characters — an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector — on a collision course in a fever dream of showdowns and battles.
“Books & Boba” Challenges How We Read Asian Literature - Mochi Magazine

1 month ago | mochimag.com | Virginia Duan

Every May, without fail, the media is full of articles listing the same 10 books by Asians and Asian Americans to check out that month, but what happens when Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month is over? Do books written by folks of Asian descent no longer matter? “Books & Boba” would posit that Asian and Asian American books warrant being read year-round, and they equip us with the resources and discussions our community deserves and needs.
Élodie Yung on Thony's Evolution in “The Cleaning Lady” Season 4

1 month ago | mochimag.com | Giannina Ong

Turning the typical domestic laborer stereotype on its head, “The Cleaning Lady” enters its fourth season on Fox. The show follows Thony, an undocumented cleaning lady, who gets swept into working for a Las Vegas–based cartel. Previously a surgeon in the Philippines, she immigrated in order to give her son the chance to get the medication he desperately needs to survive. After witnessing a murder, she saves her own life by offering to be the cartel’s cleaning lady.
“Deli Boys” Is All Laughs — No Trauma Required - Mochi Magazine

1 month ago | mochimag.com | Virginia Duan

It’s always an unexpected delight when a show comes along, sets your expectations sky-high with a hilarious trailer, and then actually delivers. Hulu’s new 10-episode half-hour comedy “Deli Boys” hits all its marks, executing exactly what they promise: a whip-smart, irreverent, and entertaining take on the criminal family genre — with Pakistani Americans. With its excellent pacing, the limited series walks that fine line between ludicrous and believable and never feels like it’s trying too hard.