By Yul Kwon

Lee Siegel’s essay, “Rise of the Tiger Nation,” will undoubtedly provoke sharp reactions both within and outside the Asian American community. The fact that I was mentioned as an example of Asian American success (I won “Survivor” during the controversial thirteenth season when the contestants were divided by race), combined with the shirtless photo of me that accompanied the article, has already caused me some consternation. As soon as it was published, my wife sent me a text demanding to know why I no longer...