I tell stories about Korean music.
Beyond K-pop stories, I explore changing subjectivities, national identity, politics and business through the lens of Korean music. I write articles, present performances, moderate and speak at panels, and more.
Scroll below for some of my favorite music-related experiences.
Poetic License
Poetic License introduces Korean musicians outside the K-pop sphere. I wrote and hosted the showcases, featuring artists Soumbalgwang, Haepaary, Y2K92 and CHS. Directed by Yeji Margo Lee, executive producer Cecilia Soojeong Yi, created by ALPS Inc.
Moderator and speaker
Above are moments from Journey to Korean Music, a showcase for international music industry insiders, curious about the fascinating sound experiments happening in Korea at the intersection of old and new genres.
I was a moderator for various shows and a panelist at a discussion about global K-pop, alongside KEXP co-founder Darek Mazzone, Donga Ilbo journalist Im Heeyun and music critic Kim Yunha.
Select articles
Blackpink: Strangers to Sisters to Supernovas
Rolling Stone cover story, May 2022
Korean Pop, Away From The Hit Factories
NPR “Editor’s Picks,” July 2020
‘Hitman’ Bang Si-hyuk, Brand-New Billionaire Behind BTS
NPR longform, November 2020
Music commentary
BTS And Beyond: A Guide to K-pop
NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour, May 2021
Blackpink’s Superstar Confessions:
Inside Our Cover-Story Interviews
Rolling Stone, June 2022
K-pop Conquered The World. Now What?
Elle Magazine, August 2021