Below are interviews and culture pieces I have written.
I interviewed Epik High frontman Tablo, who opened up about mental health, his Vancouver roots, the rumour that almost ended his life and the fans that have stayed with him over the years. For Complex Canada.
For Joysauce, I explored K-pop’s origins and how it has always taken inspiration from Black music. This piece also dives a bit deeper into tougher topics including cultural appropriation. Read more.
Known for creating vulnerable, emotional songs in both English and Korean, The Rose continue to expand their sound on DUAL. I spoke with the band about their history as buskers, a big year of touring and their pop-punk inspirations. Read more on GRAMMY.com
As Hollywood reckons with a lack of Asian representation on screen and behind the scenes, I wrote about the lack of Asian couples on TV and movies. For The RepresentASIAN Project
I looked at how K-pop virtual concerts have redefined live music during the pandemic, and allowed idols to stay connected with their fans. For CBC’s Day 6.
I profiled Chinese singer Lexie Liu about giving up on being a K-pop idol, leaving business school in order to pursue her musical dreams and her love of tarot. For ELLE CANADA.
I was asked by Teen Vogue to contribute to their list of top K-pop songs of 2022. There, I wrote about P1Harmony’s “Do It Like This.” See the full list here.
I interviewed actor Daniel Wu about his show Into the Badlands and how it breaks Asian stereotypes on screen. For VICE.
From Beyond, Anita Mui to Andy Lau, I did a deep dive into Cantopop’s roots for GRAMMY.com. Read more.