JOHN CHO

<p style="text-align: justify;">July 19, 2022 - As one of the first Korean American actors to blaze a unique path through cultural and business barriers into the mainstream, <strong>John Cho</strong>’s esteemed career has spanned over two decades with compelling performances across film and television. Cho is also a former 7th-grade English teacher who grew up as a Korean immigrant kid in Texas and East L.A. (among many other places). This spring, he became an instant New York Times bestselling author when he published <a href= "https://www.lbyr.com/titles/john-cho/troublemaker/9780759554450/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Troublemaker</em></a>, an incredible middle grade novel highlighting the unique Korean American perspective as 12-year-old Jordan navigates the evening of the 1992 LA Riots.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In this conversation with The Korea Society, Cho discusses his debut novel and career.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>“The novel weaves together large-scale issues of social injustice and interracial barriers with the intimate pain— and joy—of personal relationships. Equal parts suspenseful and emotionally insightful.”</em> — Kirkus Reviews</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>“A gripping work of historical fiction. . . Exploring a significant historical event, the authors create an accessible yet emotionally complex read.”</em> – Publishers Weekly</p> <p>For more information, please visit the link below:<br /> <a href= "https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1594-john-cho" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1594-john-cho</a></p>