Sam Okyere: Foreign K-Drama Actor Of ‘Moorim School’ Opens Up About Racism In Korea And His Nickname ‘Black Hyung’
When Hallyu or the Korean Wave was initiated, it opened many opportunities for South Korea to expand their culture as a global entity. This is especially true for their entertainment in which Korean music, Korean television, and Korean movies are now sought out around the world. However, it provided opportunities for many Asians, especially those who are Korean, to gain the traction to become a globally-recognized musician or actor given that such opportunities were unavailable where they lived due to stereotypes. This is especially true for American entertainment.
However, becoming a popular Hallyu star has grown to a point that it is no longer just Asians around the world wanting to become one, but many other people who are not of Asian ethnicity. We can see that happening right now. In K-pop, DR Music signed on the first African-American for a K-pop girl group, Alexandra Reid, as a member of Rania. Eventually, she became the new leader when they repackaged themselves as BP Rania. In K-variety shows, Sam Hammington is one of the most popular comedians on such shows, especially on Real Men. He is from Australia.
The one foreign Hallyu star who is gaining the most attention in K-dramas if not the most attention in general among all foreign stars in Hallyu, is Sam Okyere. The K-drama and K-movie actor who hails from Ghana has found his calling in South Korea, but he still has to deal with racism. Recently, Sam Okyere opened up about said racism in the country which includes his nickname “Black Hyung.”
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Sam Okyere: Foreign K-Drama Actor Of ‘Moorim School’ Opens Up About Racism In Korea And His Nickname ‘Black Hyung’ is an article from: The Inquisitr News
