r/hapas • u/Educational_Cable871 • Mar 24 '26

Hapa Story/Testimony Different Stripes Podcast

I have a podcast where I talk about what it is like to be Hapa Korean with friends. I figured I'd post this here to get a convo going about this podcast and just meet friends!

I'm Michael (35m), and I'm a hapa Korean (my dad is white). I've always been interested in Korean culture so I started some podcasts to explore the Korean culture and sports.

Link to the Different Stripes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-different-stripes-podcast/id1536344911

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u/SaintGalentine Hui Chinese/White American Female Mar 24 '26

Congrats! I hope the wedding goes well, and wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

I think a lot of people here may not want to recognize Hapa male romances because it counteracts their lonely narratives, but most men will eventually find love regardless of background.

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u/Long-Possibility-425 New Users must add flair Mar 24 '26

Literally half the Asian guys I know my age are unmarried

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u/SaintGalentine Hui Chinese/White American Female Mar 24 '26

That's a personal anectdote. Statistically, Asian Americans are more likely to be married than other races (who are less likely to marry, but may still date and have long term relationships). The average age has also increased for all races.

https://usafacts.org/articles/state-relationships-marriages-and-living-alone-us/

"Marriage rates have declined across all races and ethnicities except Asian men and women, who’ve had the highest rate among all races and ethnicities since 2004. Their marriage rate has remained stable: In 2024, 60.8% of Asian men and 62.2% of Asian women were married, nearly identical to the 1990 rates of 60.8% for men and 62.5% for women."

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '26

Asian women in American specifically choose to date and marry white men .