Keep Your Korean to Yourself

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A viewer called out KSDK (St. Louis) Anchor Michelle Li for being “very Asian” which might not be a surprise, since Michelle Li is in fact, Asian.

It appears the viewer was mad, because Li talked about how many in the Korean community eat dumplings on New Years day.

It seemed like such an innocent take, but for some reason, it pissed off a racist viewer enough to call the station and complain.

“Even though #VeryAsian is having a moment on social media, I do want to say I don't begrudge someone for having an opinion, albeit one I think is racist, bigoted, and wrong,” Li said.

FTVLive agrees 100% that this was racist, bigoted, and wrong.

KSDK released a statement in support of their Anchor:

“KSDK fully supports our excellent award-winning anchor/reporter Michelle Li. A viewer advised Michelle to “keep her Korean to herself” when Michelle ad libbed during a newscast about the Korean tradition of eating dumpling soup for good luck on New Year’s Day. At KSDK, we embrace diversity in the people we hire, the stories we tell, and our local community. We will continue supporting Michelle and celebrating diversity and inclusion.”