History of David Choe in Timeline

David Choe is a multifaceted American artist, musician, actor, and former journalist and podcast host hailing from Los Angeles. His artistic contributions span various facets of urban culture and entertainment. He has worked with notable magazines like Hustler, Ray Gun, and Vice, showcasing his illustrations and writings. Choe maintains a continued connection with Giant Robot, an Asian pop culture platform, where he's contributed to their website, store, and former magazine.

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April 22, 1976: David Choe's Birth

On April 22, 1976, David Choe was born in Los Angeles, California. He would later become an American artist, musician, actor, journalist, and podcast host.

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1996: Self-Published Graphic Novel 'Slow Jams'

In 1996, David Choe self-published his graphic novel titled "Slow Jams."

1998: Gave Away Slow Jams at Comic-Con

In 1998, David Choe gave away copies of his graphic novel 'Slow Jams' at Comic-Con in an attempt to find a publisher for his work.

1999: Awarded Xeric Grant for 'Slow Jams'

In 1999, David Choe received a $5,000 Xeric Grant to self-publish a second, expanded edition of his graphic novel, 'Slow Jams'.

2003: Arrested in Japan

In 2003, David Choe was reportedly arrested in Japan after an altercation with a police officer and spent two or three months in prison.

2005: Solo Exhibit at Santa Rosa Museum of Contemporary Art

In 2005, David Choe had a solo exhibit at the Santa Rosa Museum of Contemporary Art.

2005: Arrested in Japan

In 2005, David Choe was reportedly arrested in Japan after an altercation with a police officer and spent two or three months in prison.

2005: Painted Murals at Facebook's Office

In 2005, Sean Parker commissioned David Choe to paint graphic sexual murals in the interior of Facebook's first Silicon Valley office.

2007: New York Solo Exhibit "Gardeners of Eden"

In 2007, David Choe held his first New York solo exhibit, "Gardeners of Eden," at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in Chelsea.

2007: Commissioned to Paint Facebook Murals by Zuckerberg

In 2007, Mark Zuckerberg commissioned David Choe to paint murals for Facebook's next office.

2008: First UK Solo Exhibition "Murderous Heart"

In 2008, David Choe had his first UK solo exhibition, "Murderous Heart," in both the London and Newcastle locations of Lazarides Gallery.

2008: Made Autobiographical Documentary

In 2008, David Choe, along with Harry Kim, created an autobiographical documentary called 'Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe'.

2008: Charity Work and Collaborations

Since 2008, David Choe has dedicated many of his works to charity and has collaborated with foundations, including fundraising for Haiti with Yle Haiti and painting with children of The LIDÈ Haiti Foundation and APCH.

2012: Facebook IPO Valued Choe's Shares at $200 Million

In 2012, on the eve of Facebook's IPO, David Choe's shares, obtained in lieu of cash for his murals, were valued at approximately $200 million.

2013: Started DVDASA Podcast

In 2013, David Choe began co-hosting DVDASA, an online lifestyle and entertainment podcast, with adult film star Asa Akira.

2013: Watercolor Exhibit in Mexico City

In 2013, David Choe's watercolors were exhibited in his solo show at the Museo Universitario del Chopo in Mexico City.

March 2014: DVDASA "Rapey Behavior" Comments

In March 2014, David Choe commented on his DVDASA podcast about engaging in "rapey behavior" with a masseuse, defending it as fiction.

2017: Bowery Mural Wall Controversy

In 2017, after being commissioned to paint the Bowery Mural Wall, David Choe faced protest and defacement due to his past comments. He publicly denied sexual assault and apologized.

2017: Reemerged with New Work and Exhibition in Los Angeles

In 2017, after therapy and treatment, David Choe reemerged with a new body of work and an exhibition in Los Angeles that presented themes of trauma, self-reflection, and hope for recovery.

April 2023: Podcast Comments Resurface After Beef's Success

In April 2023, after the success of the Netflix show 'Beef', David Choe's controversial comments from his DVDASA podcast resurfaced, sparking renewed debate.

2023: Starred in Netflix's Beef

In 2023, David Choe starred as Isaac Cho in the Netflix drama-comedy miniseries Beef, alongside Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. He also painted the title cards for episodes 2 through 10 of the show.