my cover story for
@cosmopolitan
is here!
when I hopped onto a Zoom with Outer Banks' Chase Stokes, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, & Rudy Pankow I wasn’t expecting a two-hour convo about learning to be present in our work and to let go of the outcomes
I need to go to bed but keep thinking about how the Oscars Best Picture is about an Asian girl who searches across the multiverse for a version of her mom who would understand and accept her and I just can’t stop crying
So, so excited to share my interview with
@JYPETWICE
. “Physical health and mental health are the most important things that members should take care of,” Dahyun tells me. We talked about
#FeelSpecial
, mint green lights for Mina at Twicelights and more!
.
@ygofficialblink
is on the
#TIME100Next
! Besides reaching 1 billion views for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" the group has broken many, many records since their debut in 2016. Very excited to write about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa for this list celebrating rising stars
.
@laifrncs
asks
@JYPETWICE
about all the things! Most memorable moments of their careers, the songs they’ve written, and, of course, why they chose the costumes they wore to
#ONCEHALLOWEEN2
too often, K-pop girl groups are placed into one of two oversimplified categories: sweet and cheery, or “girl crush.”
@JYPETWICE
has been widely labeled as the former, but MORE & MORE proves that an expansive gray area lies between the extremes. my review:
My latest for
@TIME
! Twice's
#FeelSpecial
is just around the corner, so now's the perfect time to read an intro to Jihyo Nayeon Jeongyeon Momo Sana Mina Dahyun Chaeyoung Tzuyu — from the survival show that formed
@JYPETWICE
to their signature bops
They asked if Hoshi had alcohol in his drink and he started singing TWICE’s Alcohol Free and Seungkwan asked if this is KCON 😂
#SeventeenInNY
#SVT_Belmont
*whispers: slip into the diamond life*
I wrote 2.5K+ words on seventeen (
@pledis_17
)—including who the 13 members are, their strong reputation as self-producing idols and where to start with their music. One Fine Day moments may also have been referenced
“It doesn't matter what you label them: At least in the West,
@BTS_twt
' very existence is challenging outdated perceptions about non-white, non-English-speaking music acts.”
Read
@neonandnoise
's cover story!!!
I wrote this intro to
@ygofficialblink
for
@TIME
earlier this year. Many accomplishments have happened since then but today’s a good day to read about their rise
#HitYouWithThat1B
On Jan. 28 at 7:00 PM EST, join us for a
#TIME100Talks
featuring a special performance by TWICE (
@JYPETWICE
). The group will be performing “DEPEND ON YOU.”
Register here:
Park Saeroyi's journey in Itaewon Class has been bitter from the start—though the process of building DanBam has brought about warm moments, and V's
#SweetNightOST
feels like the perfect segue into the final episodes that hopefully bring Saeroyi catharsis
here's my write-up of
@JYPETWICE
's performance at
#TIME100Talks
!
the group gave an ethereal performance of "depend on you," from the latest album Eyes Wide Open—which, by the way, is one of TIME’s Albums That Defined K-Pop’s Monumental Year in 2020 🌺
my write-up of Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI's performance on today's
#TIME100Talks
! including some words on
@RVsmtown
's global impact.
highlight of my day was following along to the engaged comments and diligent note-taking over at
#ISonTIMETALK100
🥺
for
@TIME
,
@ericnamofficial
wrote a piercing essay on the tragedy that happened this week in his hometown—and why anti-Asian violence must end now.
please read his powerful words, which capture so many of my own feelings and experiences.
#StopAsianHate
my interview with
@superm
is here! ✨ I spoke with the group before their concert in Madison Square Garden. while the group stages were amazing it was a joy to write about their solo performances. read this as We Are the Future tour starts again this week!
my first personal essay for
@TIME
and it’s on why I connected so deeply with
#ShangChi
.
I wrote about the thoughtful use of the Mandarin language, the layered portrayal of family dynamics and the unexpected joy of hearing
@ronnychieng
say 哇靠 onscreen
thrilled to have written the intro for this photo essay with portraits by
@hanloveyoon
that highlight ARMY's diversity. here are some fans who, regardless of when & how their love for BTS began, now belong to a community that spans continents & generations
very, very thrilled and thankful to be a part of this podcast on the meteoric rise of
@BTS_twt
and their wide-reaching impact. It's such a joy not only to hear the members talk about their music, but to listen to ARMY from around the world share about their love for the group!
In our latest episode of “Spotify: For the Record,” we spoke with
@bts_bighit
about their record-setting
#BTS_Dynamite
, as well as members of the ARMY for the fan perspective on the band. Learn more on the podcast. ⬇️
So happy to share this! Talked to
@OfficialMonstaX
about all-English album “All About Luv”—which charted at No. 5 on Billboard 200. Things discussed:
▪️more gentle song vibe/ performance style
▪️I.M, Joohoney singing more
▪️yes, those lyrics in “Misbehave”
So many highlights from
#ATEEZinNewark
, but my favorite moment had to be hearing Answer live. I wrote about it for TIME's "Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop's Monumental Year in 2020" and kept thinking about being able to geonbae/cheers together again
Quickly edited a video of ATEEZ performing Say My Name in 2019 at a ~1,000-person capacity venue in Brooklyn, to performing it at Prudential Center in 2022, to performing it at Citi Field tonight. Yes I’m emotional 🥹
#ATEEZ
#ATEEZinNYC
#ateez_towardsthelight
South Koreans are reacting with rare collective joy after director Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” won the Oscar for best picture and three other awards. The first ever Oscar win for the nation comes as it struggles against a new virus and amid nuclear concerns.
Today is a special day because…
1)
@BTS_twt
is on the
#TIME100
list!!!
2) A dream came true and I got to meet them while working on content for this video!!!
Read
@halsey
’s beautiful words, and watch the video to find out why they wrote Jungkook's name
Spoke to
@ATEEZofficial
about the type of movies or shows they want their music featured in.
My takeaway: Pirate King and Wonderland in a pirate-themed movie, IT’S A NEED NOT A WANT
@TIME
@JYPETWICE
shoutout to
@JackPhan
for the inspiration on the lede. fun story: our Apple expert-tech columnist
@patbits
reacted the exact same way upon me sharing the news of
#Momo
trending ahead of
#AppleEvent
(patrick is now a momo fan)
“Sulli left this industry at a time when Kpop stars, especially women, are still not able to fully, freely express themselves without risking major backlash from the public”
@Jeff__Benjamin
recounts the many times her bold, courageous voice defied the norm
IT'S HERE!
TIME's Entertainer of the Year is none other than BTS. Read
@raisabruner
's beautiful profile on the biggest band in the world. I am thrilled and moved to share the story and proud to have contributed to it! (also, have you seen the cover???)
“As U.N. ambassadors for sustainable Goal 16 we stand for peace and justice. As such we have supported Black Lives Matter activism.”
Powerful words from
@OfficialMonstaX
at today's
#TIME100Talks
. My writeup:
I had the pleasure of talking to the lovely Park Eun-bin about playing Woo Youngwoo in
#ExtraordinaryAttorneyWoo
, the significance of certain storylines like in eps 3 & 10 (I wish I could ask about all but, time constraints!), and her fave WYW x LJH moment
Monsta X's No Limit U.S. Tour begins tonight and I will use this occasion to reshare my interview with them for
@TIME
which is still one of the favorite things I've written!
It’s comeback day! I interviewed
@BLACKPINK
about the highly anticipated new single
#HowYouLikeThat
“There is a synergy that really maximizes the power of our music when all of the vocals, emotions, dance, and fashion come together,” the group says
reposting my write-up of V's Sweet Night as we head into the last weekend of Itaewon Class. who else is watching tonight?
(Taehyung we do not need spoilers on Weverse right now!!!)
Simone Ashley & Charithra Chandran answering my question about South Asian representation in Bridgerton S2 at the press conference:
Simone Ashley: "I remember filming the Haldi scene so well…I never really imagined we would be on the set one day performing a scene like that"
“I believe art is one of the strongest mediums for revolution, and I want the artist to speak out on social issues.” Big Hit’s Bang Si-hyuk spoke to
@raisabruner
for an hour and a half about many things.
Read full interview here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
i did a thing 🥹
my first cover story is a profile of
@ashleyparklady
for
@WomensHealthMag
. Joy Ride unapologetically centers Asian characters—and Ashley's character Audrey is the focal point. Here's how the actor is treating herself like a lead now
@NEWCUPID
@concordmusicpub
Hi, the TIME story does not state that Seventeen/Pledis said this to me. It was my personal observation that the song has a "catchy refrain resonant of the Cupid Shuffle."
Here’s something I’ve always wanted to work on!
From Apink’s “Dumhdurum” to Pentagon’s “Daisy,” Dreamcatcher’s “Dystopia: The Tree of Language” to Stray Kids’ “In Life” (& many more!), I wrote about 10 songs & 10 albums that defined K-pop’s year in 2020