Privy’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2012 at Lexington Social House

• SOCIETY+EVENTS
• by Privy Editor
• 1/11/2012

Celebrating the advent of the New Year is nothing if not sentimental in the extreme. The echoes of the past year vie for just as much attention as the hopes and dreams of the new, and 2011 was indeed a very blessed year for everyone at Privy, with numerous and quite memorable events to ponder with a great deal of nostalgia. It was with great pleasure and joyous anticipation that we were fortunate enough to begin honoring the upcoming year with so many wonderful members and guests.

While Lady Gaga launched the dropping of the ball in New York’s Times Square, and other celebrities were partying like rock stars in Sin City, we decided to hold Privy’s New Year’s Eve festivities in Los Angeles, in the entertainment capital of the world – Hollywood.

A Privy New Year's Rockin' Eve

• SOCIETY+EVENTS
• by Privy Editor
• 1/25/2011

As 2010 drew to a close, Privy rang in the New Year in style with A Privy New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. We celebrated a year filled with Privy Private Events spanning the East and West, the launch of the Privy 5 City Guides, and the re-design of the Privy website. We also took advantage of the opportunity to raise some money for a cause near to our hearts—that of Privy nonprofit partner LiNK (Liberty in North Korea). The intimate invite-only gala brought out close friends and family, with DJ Paris driving the music on the 1’s and 2’s. The scene of the debauchery was La Defence, which received a Privy makeover that transformed the space into a veritable winter wonderland of New Year’s glitz, beauty, and class. The silver-tongued Beau Sia orchestrated the midnight champagne toast and countdown with our friends Jeannie Mai, James Kyson Lee, Karin Anna Cheung, CS Lee, and the infamous cast of the upcoming K-Town Reality Show.

Privy Hennessy VIP Tasting Event in Los Angeles

• SOCIETY+EVENTS
• by Privy Editor
• 11/17/2010

Sipping five hundred dollars’ worth of cognac under the stars with good friends is how a handful of Privy members spent a recent autumn evening in LA. Hennessy (LVMH Group) hosted a private tasting event for a small group of Privy members at Xino, a new contemporary Chinese restaurant/lounge at the refurbished Santa Monica Place. Guests made our way through the sleek, glassed-in modern interior with Privy-colored accents and onto the outdoor patio to start off the festivities with some Hennessy Black mixers and appetizers. We enjoyed our drinks with shrimp dumplings, chicken lollipops, and other tasty treats, mingling and gazing out over the Promenade as the sun set. Some of the friends who came out for the occasion included Lisa Ling, Dr. Paul Song, Archie Kao, Teddy Zee, Joe Hahn, Ted Kim, Welly Yang, and Privy founder Stephen Liu.

Local Flavor

• FOOD+DRINK
• by Privy Editor
• 8/20/2010

One of our favorite pastimes here at Privy is discovering and sharing the best authentic local food experiences in each city—those hole-in-the-wall places that truly capture the culture and heartbeat of a specific locale. And what better place to mine for these diamonds in the rough than in a community of discerning, oft-homegrown diners? This issue we’re going to start you off with a few places that have already received some press, but we really want to hear from you about the best local foods in your neck of the woods. Yes, those nondescript places that make it just like your momma used to.

Member Interview - Emily Cho

• PEOPLE
• by Stream Lee
• 7/17/2010

Privy Member Stream Lee interviews Korean Air's Emily Cho

Emily Cho was introduced to me as the lady who “makes things happen”, so it came to me as a surprise that the brains behind the stunning $19 million ad campaign in 2007 for Korean Air, came from such an ingénue. But don’t let age fool you. Ms. Cho who masterminded the airlines largest ever global advertising coo continues to break down stereotypes as she heads the Integrated Marketing team for Korean Air with some of the most innovative marketing campaigns found in Korea.

PRIVY PRIVATE EVENT - Only the Privy Play in Vegas

• SOCIETY+EVENTS
• by Deron Quon
• 7/07/2010

The adage that getting ahead is all about who you know, aptly applies to having fun too. From May 21 to 23, Privy (Privy.net), the social network and travel platform for jetsetters and key influencers, collaborated with some of Vegas' hottest spots for three days of entertainment, social networking, and celebration. The private event, Privy's "The Hangover Weekend," was sponsored by new luxury casino and hotel, Aria in the City Center in Las Vegas.

Member Interview - Emily Ming-An Wang

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 6/17/2010

Emily Ming-an Wang, the multi-talented international model and Privy member, sits down with us to discuss her career, her passions, and also what's next for the stunning beauty. Since being hand-picked from a select group of models in the Elite Model Look competition, the much sought after Emily Wang has traversed the globe and worked with some of the most influential designers in fashion. In terms of fashion, Emily recently completed a stylish feature for ViViD magazine, of which Privy founder Stephen Liu is a frequent contributor, which highlights international Chinese luxury and style. Read on to find out more about Emily and to see select photos from her ViViD photo-shoot.

Member Interview - Stream Lee

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 4/17/2010

For many people, defining their occupation is a one-word answer. But our modern globalized world has seen a proliferation of people who are not so easily defined. Their networks of connections mean that for these people almost nothing is impossible to accomplish. In many ways, such individuals are the heartbeat of Privy. So we jumped at the chance to interview Seoul-based member Stream Lee, founder of XStream Productions Global and the embodiment this phenomenon.

PRIVY PRIVATE EVENT - Ecco Ultra Lounge

• SOCIETY+EVENTS
• by Privy Editor
• 4/13/2010

Privy recently hosted the second installment in their Privy Private Event series at the Ecco Ultra Lounge in Hollywood, an exclusive club owned by Privy member Jerry Wang. The upscale and modern night club/lounge was buzzing with excitement over this special occasion and there was eager anticipation for what Privy would roll out with after the last Privy Private Event. Plus, the event was also a chance to celebrate the birthday for one of the esteemed members of our Privy Council -- nightlife magnate and Plan C Group CEO Carl Choi.

Member Interview - Carl Choi

• PEOPLE
• by Privy Editor
• 2/17/2010

Say hello to Carl Choi, Privy member and a man who is helping to change the face of Asian and Asian American media/entertainment globally. He is the co-founder and CEO of Plan C Group, a network of companies that dubs itself "the Asian Lifestyle Company" and includes businesses in the areas of Nightlife & Events, Marketing Services, Entertainment Brand Management and Original Content Development & Production. Carl manages some of the biggest names in Asian entertainment, including Jin the MC, Daniel Wu, Van Ness Wu, and Far East Movement and is without peer in the scope of his vision for the next generation of Asian entertainers. That vision has led to acts like the immensely successful Far East Movement recently inking a record deal with Cherytree/Interscope Records (who represents stars such as Lady Gaga), a milestone for both Carl and Far East Movement that cements their place among the big players in entertainment. Needless to say, we were chomping at the bit to learn more about Carl's journey and to hear his thoughts about the future of Asian entertainment.