What Latinas want from Asians

A very hard spot for Asian men. Can they actually meet up with the expectations created by the fabricated images of entertainment? And by expectations I don't mean flying ninjas or immortal martial masters. It's the romantic, die-for-you, girlish-yet-manly, chivalry-ish, for-ever-yours Asian lover.

Lee Dong Wook: 
a home wrecker?
(photo by: forums.soompi.com)  

Hundreds of Latinas are heads over heals for Asian dramas and pop music. The Asian entertainment industry is mass producing sexy heartthrobs and changing western women's views. This attraction is borderline with infatuation when women only want an Asian, period! And not only teenagers, but also women in their 30's and 40's. Status is not an obstacle either. Recently, a middle eastern woman posted she wants to dump her husband to elope with Lee Dong Wook (seriously!).

This female hysteria is as old as the entertainment industry itself. Go back in time through thousands of black/white photos of concerts and superstars's appearances. You'll see women of all ages fainting, and being pulled off stages after trying to get their idol's attention.

However, this specific attraction is towards all Asian men (a.k.a: yellow fever). Ever more evident since the mass exportation of Asian productions with sky high ratings in the internet. Creating a new image but not fully aware of the impact to the normal Asian John Doe.

Not only are Asian men surprised with the center-of-attention status, it is also making them uncomfortable, some even take offense. Like this young Chinese college student said to me via a Face Book chat:

I'm Chinese, not Korean!
(Photo: foranyeyes.blogger.com)

"Before all these Korean dramas and K-pop idols, which are just a bunch of f***ots (except Tae Yang)... no one, no one, absolutely no one paid attention to me. Then, just about five years of this media craziness, I've had girls coming up to me curious about my ethnicity. I don't mind Koreans, but I'm Chinese and fed up with the stereotype!".

On the good side, he did mention is in a special relationship. And guess with who? a Latina...no complaints on that subject... *smile*

Are women to be blamed? Why? Are they dumb? Not really. They just want what Asia is selling by the bulk (I mean wholesale). Just like the expectations of Nintendo's latest gadget. This is an intense marketing strategy that has opened huge opportunities. Not only are the irresistible idols swimming into Latina's hearts, but business ventures (see previous blog), and politicians (Korea's President Lee was just touring Latin America) have been arriving to Latin country's shores.

Economical and political ties between both continents are growing steadily for more than a decade with no signs of decline. From a business stance, the "yellow fever" in America is the social response to Asia's strategic marketing. So, how will they supply to this increasing crazy demand?

In response, there are some clever movements seizing the opportunity. Websites on how to conquer non-Asian women; social media groups for Asian men and women of all races; Asian-only dating sites; voice improvement seminars; even boot camps with side kicks and hands-on-training in clubs. (By the way: don't grab a Latina's shoulder in a club to turn her front towards you, you'll be sorry).

Make sure she is into you,
not the anime character 
you resemble!
(Photo: blingcheese.com)

Slowly but steadily, guys are becoming aware and adapting to the newly discovered female recognition. Hopefully, it won't make them conceited or undergo ridiculous plastic surgeries.


So, ladies, how about making it a bit simpler. Leave the idols and actor's with custom made images in your fantasy world. Besides, those drama guys yelling at fragile women is borderline with abuse. Who needs that? Just make a point you are attracted to the men of this race for whatever the reason or means. Don't go looking for that commercialized image.
Dare I say what Latinas want?...of course!, same as any other woman: honesty, reliability, faithfulness... well, you know how the list of qualities goes. If not, Goggle it! Make a note the key word is: quality. Ah, a stolen kiss might also work some magic! Just make sure she is into you, not the anime character you resemble.