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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · Apr 6

If you enjoy K-dramas and Korean films, be sure to check out my reviews and essays!

#Kdramas #KDrama #reviews

K-drama Index

Links to my Korean drama & film reviews

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 21h

"At this point, I’ve performed in every state except Montana and Idaho. Those two seem tough to route through. I did a five-night residency in Anchorage that was pretty wild. I’ve done festivals all over, including Akumal [Mexico], Las Vegas, Denver and Green Bay." -JT Habersaat

Go away with ... JT Habersaat

Comedian and author JT Habersaat is a keen observer of life, which is why a lot of things he hears make their way into his stand-up shows. “I tend to

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 1d

I am so sorry, Chanda. 💔

Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 1d

Charlie had so much talent from a young age. Something that he said was that he used to get bullied at school because of his looks. So I think it took him a long time to realize that he was indeed very good looking.

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 1d

It's been 7 years since BTS released their YouTube Red docu-series, “BTS: Burn the Stage.” I reviewed each episode weekly, before retiring them. Since then, readers have asked if I would share them again, especially now as we wait for the septet’s much-awaited 2026 comeback. I'm happy to oblige.

“BTS: Burn the Stage”: An Encore Review of Episode 3

This ☆☆☆☆ episode depicts the hardships BTS went through before becoming global pop superstars

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 2d

He's the ultimate musician. So amazingly talented. I've covered him since his debut and have been around for all his *comebacks* hehe

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MayFaireMoon @mayfairemoon.bsky.social · 2d

CHARLIE SEXTON?! OH MY G-D!!!

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 2d

Yessssssssssss! He was so great to interview. It ran online a week or so ago in a lot of outlets, and that interview ran longer!
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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 2d

💙❤💜 Thank you, Louise!

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 2d

오케이

Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 2d

"I’m pretty methodical about luggage. I don’t unpack parts of my suitcase. My passport always stays in the same pocket. My pens are here, my aspirin is there. But the main thing I always lose are chargers." - Charlie Sexton

@chicagotribune.com back issues:
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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 3d

I understand. That point was more for parents who adopted children from other countries.

Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 3d

Thanks, Eric.

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 3d

Protect yourself as best as you can. Even if you are a U.S. citizen, please ensure that you have proof of citizenship just in case, ESPECIALLY if you're a POC. If you adopted a child, it is your duty to get them their proper documentation! (If you find the enclosed info valuable, please share.)

If You're Not a White U.S. Citizen, Get a Passport and/or a Certificate of Citizenship ASAP

NOTE: Only a small portion at the end of this newsletter is behind a paywall

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 6d

I reviewed a couple of songs that made it onto this list, including NewJeans' "Hype Boy" and Girls' Generation's "Gee" for @rollingstone.com's 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century (so far).

The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far

The 250 greatest songs of the 21st century so far -- from all over the musical map and every corner of the globe

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 8d

“My grandfather took me to Germany when I was in high school. It was my first time out of the US & an amazing experience. We went there specifically to look for a cello.” -Vitamin String Quartet's Derek Stein

Go away with ... Derek Stein of Vitamin String Quartet

For cellist Derek Stein, touring is a part of his life as a member of Vitamin String Quartet. But one of his fondest memories is of traveling with his grandfather

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 9d

What BURN THE STAGE shows is that being a part of BTS is fun and amazing. But when it’s not, it’s filled with doubt, fatigue & fear. It’s this willingness to let people hear their disagreements and watch them give up control that makes this so intriguing.
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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 9d

Weird, but my tags didn't go through on my original post, so I'll try again here:

cc: @stephenbishop.bsky.social
cc: @chicagotribune.com

Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 9d

"My 1st time performing for thousands of people was when I opened for @lindaronstadtmusic.bsky.social. I had to get over my stage fright quick, but it was an exhilarating experience." -Stephen Bishop

Chicago Tribune back issues:
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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 11d

I haven't watched that in forever!

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 12d

Some people have said that Asian Americans should just feel grateful to be represented at all, and I absolutely do not feel that way. I used to when I was a child, when there was almost no representation. And that’s actually a bit depressing to think about. #TheSummerITurnedPretty

Why bother making a character biracial, only to ignore her culture?

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 15d

"When you travel, you bring back what you’ve heard. There’s this amazing Chinese instrument [sanzian] with a long neck & a little snakeskin body. I’ve heard it being played on the street in various parts of the world, and it has the most beautiful, haunting sound." -Charlie Sexton

Go away with ... Charlie Sexton

Charlie Sexton started playing the guitar when he was four years old. Family friend Stevie Ray Vaughan babysat him, introducing him to Jimi Hendrix's music. By 11, Sexton was performing

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 16d

Singer-songwriter @darwilliams.bsky.social gets real in her latest album HUMMINGBIRD HIGHWAY. My interview with this amazing artist is featured in print today in Sunday newspapers like the Chicago Tribune.
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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 18d

I mean, who doesn't love access to free K-dramas, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️ It's only good through the end of the month, though, so start watching NOW!

How to watch "Reborn Rich," "Lovely Runner," & "Study Group" for free

Happy K-Drama Day, everyone!

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Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 @jaehakim.com · 18d

I mean, who doesn't love access to free K-dramas, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️ It's only good through the end of the month, though, so start watching NOW!

How to watch "Reborn Rich," "Lovely Runner," & "Study Group" for free

Happy K-Drama Day, everyone!

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