This is a bit of a strange article...It actually sounds like it could be written from any man 's perspective, in fact, let me rephrase that, from any american male's perspective, and not specifically asian. But then again, it's pretty revealing that the author should be asian.
Also, as a female who find asian men attractive, I'd like to point out that all the characteristics one sees in asian men are exactly what make them appealing, the smooth skin, the slender body, the beautiful dark thick hair and interesting face and somewhat graceful way they carry themselves while still managing to be totally virile.
The article (probabbly unconsciously) makes it sound like asian males have to overcome some kind of genetic drawback to compete with other races in the sex-appeal arena!
I imagine that the main problem is a lack of attractive asian male role models in the occidental (and american in particular) media. The article only refers to Depp and Pitt ( 2 attractive specimen of white manhood, i'll agree), but they are, ultimately white, so why emulate them if you're asian? I mean, I'm a white girl and at times feel that I may not always be as attractive to asian men as females of their own race but I'd never be able to look like one, so i hope that my own "caucasian appeal "will work. Or not. Self-depreciation is never gonna be attractive.
If asian male role models are lacking in US culture, why not try to find them somewhere else?film stars in asia, such as let's say, Daniel wu or Leon Lai(Chinese) or Jo in-sung or Lee byung Hun (Korean)are very handsome and versatile playing hard-edged cops/gangsters as well as family men or romantic leads. They are many of them to admire!
Oh, and another point, if you have to work twice as hard to get a "hot girl"whose gonna judge you on shallow characteristics, why bother? You can always find another one maybe a bit more open-minded.
Asian men should be proud to be asian. That should be the 1st step to self confidence.
By the way, i am aware that being a non-american white female, I may not be in the best position to give advice but consider I may give a more balanced "outsider's" opinion.
At the end of the day, each of us have to find their own way of feeling good, so good luck!
