Shoes Off: John Cho Won’t Call Himself Sexy, So We Will
Despite having a prolific acting career spanning over two decades, the star says he feels like he’s just getting started.

Asians have long been ignored, fetishized or made the butt of the joke in America. Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast wants to put that to rest. Each week, we celebrate badass Asians who are making a mark on pop culture and entertainment. Co-hosts Esther Yoon-Ji Kang and Susie An hang out with trailblazers in comedy, film, music and other fields—inviting them to reflect on their identities and redefine “sexy” on their own terms. |
Despite having a prolific acting career spanning over two decades, the star says he feels like he’s just getting started.
The Indian American frontman of the alternative rock band Young the Giant says many fans assumed he was white at first.
The rising star didn’t know how to handle people swooning over him, especially all the thirsty tweets and DMs
The comedian says she didn’t feel sexy until a few years ago, when she finally found her voice.
The three authors are each pioneers in their own right. They talk about the good, the bad and the sexy of Asian representation.
The veteran journalist resisted the “sexy” label for years because of how Asian women were fetishized in American pop culture.
Hari Kondabolu dishes on his Mr. Peanut prom look and how his joke about resembling “a muppet with a Ph.D.” comes from a place of confidence.
Domee Shi leans into the nerdy, awkward girl to find her sexiness.
Joel Kim Booster talks about his glow-up and how Axe body spray snapped him out of his homeschooled innocence.
A podcast celebrating badass Asians who are making a mark on pop culture and entertainment. Coming soon!