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What Is The Asian Himbo And Why Is This Character So Popular? | Origins

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Published September 30, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT

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There’s a new type of character in Hollywood: The Asian Himbo. These hunky male characters who are sweet but not the brightest bulbs have come a long way from stereotypes that date all the way back to the 1800s.

Professors Adrian De Leon, Danielle Bainbridge, and special guest Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man), break down how Hollywood’s least sexy character went from completely undesirable to leading love interest.