I Tried Alike, a New Social App for Asians and Pacific Islanders
Using Alike's friendship feature has helped me seek connections with intention — and know that my potential matches are doing the same.
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Using Alike's friendship feature has helped me seek connections with intention — and know that my potential matches are doing the same.
"Alike" is meant to complement existing dating and friendship apps. "Unlike other apps, I know there's shared experience," one user told Insider.
A new dating app is celebrating Asian culture and identity while fostering a sense of pride in the community. It’s called “Alike,” and it’s the brainchild of Hanmin Yang, a Korean-Canadian living in Toronto. CBC Toronto News at 11 host Kelda Yuen spoke to Yang about what inspired him to create the app — and what he hopes users take away from it.