Kevin Krieder, 33 years old, Philly home boy, model and fitness trainer is the first to admit he was not as comfortable in his own skin as he is today. He can remember how tough it was growing up an Asian American male. I had received a-lot of rejection from girls, and even Asian girls would say they didn't date Asians. How awful.
Yeah, who could forget. Below, 23 guys who are upending ideas about what it means to be attractive and masculine by sheer virtue of their good looks. For part one of this clearly riveting series on hot Asian men, head here. Always remember to stretch swimming imasoulman photographed by ashdo ashtondo.
A nd Lena Dunham might not be the only one. Specifically, it was usually Older Millennial women who were just now telling their stories. So maybe after decades of denigration, Asian guys are feeling a little love. But is there more to it than just media representation?
Remember Ned from Spider-Man: Homecoming? Alright, what if I describe him as the Asian best friend who is nerdy, hilarious and computer savvy. Does that ring a bell? In North American movies, it is common to see Asian actors used as the comic relief — the sidekick, the geek or the one who knows martial arts. Ned from Spider-Man: Homecoming is an example of the subtle but inaccurate portrayals of Asian men in the Western world.