UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

June 25, 2013

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WILSHIRE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 5.02             DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

On June 25, 2013, Jack Choi, Chief Credit Officer of Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he is resigning his position with the Company, effective July 1, 2013. Mr. Choi will continue to fulfill his duties as Chief Credit Officer through the effective date of his resignation. Mr. Choi will be leaving to become President and Chief Executive Officer of another bank and his departure is not due to any disagreements with the Company.

Mr. Peter Koh, age 36, will be promoted from Deputy Chief Credit Officer to Chief Credit Officer also effective on July 1, 2013. Mr. Koh has been with the Company since 2001 and over the last five years has held the positions of Planning Manager, Chief Credit Review Officer, Interim Chief Credit Officer, and Deputy Chief Credit Officer.  Mr. Koh graduated with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California and also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.  The Board has not yet determined Mr. Koh’s compensation in connection with the promotion to Chief Credit Officer.  Lastly, Peter Koh is the son of the Steven Koh, who currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The Company has not entered into any material plans, contracts or arrangements, or amended any existing plans, contracts or arrangements, with Mr. Choi or Mr. Koh as a result of the events reported herein.

The Company’s press release related to Peter Koh’s promotion to Chief Credit Officer and Jack Choi’s resignation from Wilshire Bancorp is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01             FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)           Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1            Press release, dated June 27, 2013 issued by Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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