The Asian Male Stereotype

"I could also feel the way people wanted me to fit into an idea of the type of Asian male they were comfortable with. Both sides made it hard to be myself. I was often described as quiet, studious, easygoing, book-smart but not street-smart, and some of these descriptions stuck in a self-fulfilling way."

- Matthew Salesses from PSY THE CLOWN VS. PSY THE “ANTI-AMERICAN”

PSY's Popularity Based on Expected Asian Stereotype?

"PSY fits right into the mainstream-friendly role of Asian male jester, offering goofy laughs for all and, thanks to PSY’s decidedly non-pop star looks, in a very non-threatening package."

- Racialicous (reprinted from init_music): “PSY and the Acceptable Asian Man.”