Los Angeles | May 12, 2018 | 6PM – 10PM | Wilshire Grand InterContinental Hotel
INSPIRE included celebrations, performances, and awards featuring Korean American artists, designers, musicians, and athletes
- VIP reception with award winners
- International fashion show
- Awards dinner
- Musical performance
WHO INSPIRES?
Brian Lee
Co-Founder
The Honest Company
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Megan Lee
Actress
Singer/Songwriter
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Brian Tee
Actor
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Danny Im
Singer, Television Host
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McKay
Singer/Songwriter
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Bobby Choy (Big Phony)
Singer/Songwriter
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Phillip Hyun
CEO, Gamevice
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Chan Ho Park
Professional Baseball Pitcher
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SJYP (Steve Jung & Yoni Pai)
Fashion Designers
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Juli Kim
Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Dancer
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Aimee Song
Founder, Song of Style
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Skyler Griswold
Humanitarian and Activist Speaker
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WHY INSPIRE?
CELEBRATION
INSPIRE honored all Korean Americans who create, who excel, who push themselves to live boldly and move those around them to do more, be more, give more to their communities, their country, and the world.
EXPRESSION
INSPIRE provided a platform to elevate Korean American excellence in design, performance, and sport and creates opportunities for meaningful engagement and expression.
FUTURE-FOCUSED
INSPIRE helped support the Council of Korean Americans’ national advocacy and leadership programs. CKA shared 50% of the net proceeds with additional organizations that benefit from local Korean American communities.
WHAT IS THE COUNCIL OF KOREAN AMERICANS?
Educates and advocates on issues of importance to the Korean American community.
Supports the next generation through internship and mentorship programs, preparing young Korean Americans for future leadership roles.
Celebrates the achievements of outstanding, influential Korean American leaders.
JOIN US IN THANKING OUR MEMBERSHIP AND STAFF
INSPIRE would not have happened without the leadership and effort of our membership.
HONORARY CHAIR
Youngsong Martin
President
Wildflower Linen
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GIVING COMMITTEE
John Lim
Managing Partner
LimNexus LLP
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Kee Park
Paul Farmer Global Surgery Scholar
Harvard Medical School
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Jihee Huh
Vice-Chairman
PAFCO (Pacific American Seafood Company)
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Kenneth Kim
Medical Director
Ark Clinical Research
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Paul Kim
President & Managing Member
Aventis Asset Management
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