GoldenTV’s 2025 Slate Revealed: ‘Stir the Pot’ With ‘Bling Empire’ Star Kelly Mi Li, ‘Crossing Over’ Boy Band Docuseries and More (EXCLUSIVE)

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Goldentv, a streaming service focusing on content for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, has revealed when their 2025 shows will make their debuts.

2021’s lineup presents two exciting new series: “Stir the Pot,” a talk show led by Kelly Mi Li (“Bling Empire,” “Immediate Family”), and “Crossing Over,” an AAPI-focused docuseries about a boy band from Hawaii. Both shows make their first appearance on GoldenTV and its affiliate channel ChimeTV, the unique Asian American, English-language cable network. The premiere for “Stir the Pot” takes place this Friday, while “Crossing Over” is scheduled to launch on May 1st.

During the Lunar New Year, Golden Media’s lineup demonstrates our dedication to sharing captivating, diverse, and innovative stories about the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community, as expressed by CEO Takashi Cheng. Our goal has consistently been to highlight AAPI narratives and talent, and this season we’re increasing the range of options – from documentaries, talk shows, all the way to beloved community staples such as entertainment, sports events, and more. This is an exhilarating period for representation within our community, and we are honored to contribute to it.

See the 2025 GoldenTV and ChimeTV programming lineup below:

NEW ORIGINALS

  • “Stir the Pot” – Premiering on Feb. 7. Hosted by Kelly Mi Li, this one-hour unscripted talk show brings together a rotating panel of AAPI celebrities and notable personalities over a meal of hot pot, sparking fun and meaningful discussions on culture, food and entertainment.
  • “Crossing Over” – Premiering on May 1. An aspiring boy band navigates the challenges of building its fan base and reputation as “H-Pop” recording artists from Hawaii, while handling the pressure of trying to “make it big” as new Asian American Pacific Islander talent crossing over to mainstream audiences as Party Foul (formerly the boy band known as Crossing Rain).
  • “Follow Me Around” – Premiering Summer 2025. Part narrative, part interview, “Follow Me Around” will shadow an emerging creative as they attend a milestone career event. Through an exclusive peek into the artist’s preparation process, audiences will observe all the little moments that culminate, leading to the climax of the show.
  • “Golden Made” – Premiering Summer 2025. “Golden Made” documents the different sides and unique journeys of AAPI professionals in their respective fields. Find out the origin stories of “how they made it” in their industries and take an in-depth look into how they create the product that has made them who they are today.

RETURNING FAVORITES

  • “The Takeaway” – Premiering Fall 2025. Back by popular demand, “The Takeaway” (Season 2) continues to deliver weekly entertainment news, covering trending stories in film, television, music and more. Hosted by Michelle Park, this Friday night favorite spotlights AAPI talent and pop culture news.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Goldentv and Chimetv plan to mark the Lunar New Year celebration by airing unique Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) content. This will feature various programs tailored for the occasion.

  • Unforgettable Gala – Repeat airings of the annual awards extravaganza that celebrates Asians and Pacific Islanders in entertainment, arts and culture. Hosted by Stephanie Hsu, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and JR De Guzman, and featuring award recipients Hiroyuki Sanada, Prabal Gurung and more. Performers include WONHO, Thuy, 98 Degrees, Party Foul, The Jets, MC Jin and more. [Weekly]
  • Unforgettable Gala Red Carpet Special – Half-hour awards show special, straight from the excitement and energy of the red carpet at the 22nd Annual Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills. Together with red carpet hosts Jennifer Paz and Jannelle So, audiences will get a behind-the-scenes look at what the stars are wearing and who’s accepting the top honors at the year’s premier Asian American awards show. See the biggest names in entertainment, arts and culture gather to celebrate at the end-of-year extravaganza known as UNFO. [Weekly]
  • “Iron Chef” All-Day Marathon – Classic episodes airing on GoldenTV [Weekly]
  • Martial Arts Marathon – Action-packed films from the Shaw Brothers studio [Weekly]

LINEAR EXCLUSIVES

Besides GoldenTV and ChimeTV, you’ll find a variety of popular licensed programs such as “BTS World Domination,” “Cross My Thoughts,” “Iron Culinary Battle,” “Creator Universe,” “Love Match,” “Japanese Professional Baseball,” “Uncle Roger’s Show,” “What’s Cooking?” and others.

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2025-02-07 00:17