About Chicago Kollaboration

Chicago Kollaboration is an annual talent show, featuring young talents and artists. It brings to the limelight some of the best Korean American entertainment that Chicago has to offer.

Chicago Kollaboration is a part of ProKreation Productions, a cutting edge, pioneering production company that promotes entertainment in the Korean American community. ProKreation Productions aims to bring together all Korean Americans and sharpen the level of talent within.

Why Chicago Kollaboration?

Korean Americans in society are often marginalized as nerds, kung-fu artists, laundromat proprietors, etc. Not that there is anything wrong with being any of these. However, many other Americans assume that "all Asians are good at math" or "all Asians are good at martial arts." Although there may be a ring of truth to these stereotypes, the portrayal of Korean Americans in the mainstream media on the whole has been unrealistic, if not mistaken.

Consequently, Korean Americans find it far more difficult to pursue careers outside the "model minority" or immigrant niches. On the silver screen and television, they are often limited to demeaning roles that perpetuate negative stereotypes. Because of these barriers, they find it impossible to tap into the mainstream entertainment industry.

The media is a powerful influence. Chicago Kollaboration uses pop culture and the contemporary performing arts to generate a positive image of Korean Americans for the rest of the world to see. Chicago Kollaboration, in unison with Kollaboration LA, NY Kollaboration, and Toronto Kollaboration, aims to elevate the level of creativity in the community so that Korean Americans will be known for being more than just market owners, drycleaner operators, bad drivers, and so on.

Our Mission

Chicago Kollaboration aims to bring together talented young Korean Americans and elevate them to the level of their mainstream counterparts. Ultimately, Chicago Kollaboration seeks to eliminate biases and stereotypes that pose as obstacles to aspiring Korean Americans seeking their dreams of acting, singing, etc.

1. To establish an avenue for young Korean Americans to showcase their talents.
2. To increase minority visibility in mainstream media and to promote greater diversity in the urban arts and entertainment industry by normalizing ethnic appearances.
3. To enrich our communities by promoting racial harmony throughout America.