Dumbfoundead, Breaking Barriers in Hip Hop as a Korean-American Artist

Jonathan Park, known as Dumbfounded, shares his journey from growing up in front of the TV to becoming a rapper. Influenced by 90s sitcoms, he faced discouragement due to a lack of Asian representation in media. This motivated him to be more aggressive in his pursuits. He developed confidence through performing and uses his art to address issues like whitewashing in Hollywood. Growing up in a traditional Korean American family, he found strength in his cultural identity and aims to share his community's stories through his work.

What motivated Jonathan Park to become more aggressive in his pursuit of entertainment?

• The financial success of other rappers

• The lack of Asian representation in media

• The encouragement from his family

• The influence of his friends

What does Jonathan Park aim to address with his song 'Safe'?

• The importance of traditional Korean values

• The whitewashing of Asians in Hollywood

• The lack of opportunities for new artists

• The challenges of growing up in Los Angeles

How did performing on stage impact Jonathan Park?

• It helped him build confidence

• It led him to change his career path

• It discouraged him from pursuing rap

• It made him more introverted

What was a rare thing for Asian parents to accept during Jonathan's upbringing?

• Pursuing a career in music and arts

• Studying abroad

• Involvement in sports

• Learning multiple languages

How did growing up in Koreatown influence Jonathan Park?

• It gave him confidence in his identity

• It discouraged him from pursuing music

• It made him feel like an outsider

• It led him to reject his cultural roots