안녕하세요! Annyeonghaseyo! In this update I discuss... ...a new podcast venture ...young K-pop fans who utilize the musical genre for self-expression ...epic vocal groups and an epic musical ...and how living in Korea can feel like being a perpetual tourist As always, thanks for reading! Doing My friends and I began a podcast! "Mix Coffee" explores topics related to or stemming from our experience living in Korea. Our first episodes include conversations about "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," the highs and lows of the K-Wave, cafe culture, and consumerism. Lectures I listened to online lectures recently to keep my knowledge of Korea sharp 💪: "Rediscovering Korean Cinema" by Professor Sangjoon Lee from Lingnan University (I'd love to buy the book of the same title , but textbooks are still a bit expensive for me.) "The Famous and the Nameless : The Lives and Afterlives of Chosŏn Catholic Martyrs" by Franklin Rausch of Lander University "The Pe
I post updates with thoughts and feelings about what I experience as an American in South Korea. I recently received a master's degree in Korean Studies from Yonsei University, having taken classes on Korea's history, social issues, and pop culture. In my free time, I like to explore Korean literature and the underground arts scene. If you're curious about my journey navigating how to live in and love Korea well, read on!