Jae-Ha Kim 김재하
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"One location that I’ve recently added to my travel bucket list because I hadn’t considered it yet is Oman. The gorgeous mountains, historic Nizwa Souq and Wadi Shab are all on my dream itinerary when I visit there." -Marissa Chanel Hampton
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January 18, 2026 at 11:11 PM
"One location that I’ve recently added to my travel bucket list because I hadn’t considered it yet is Oman. The gorgeous mountains, historic Nizwa Souq and Wadi Shab are all on my dream itinerary when I visit there." -Marissa Chanel Hampton
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Happy Korean American Day to all who celebrate! Many of us were encouraged to lose our first language in order to fit in better in our new country. I always say that I am amazed at how my Korean is simultaneously both so good and so poor. IYKYK
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January 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Happy Korean American Day to all who celebrate! Many of us were encouraged to lose our first language in order to fit in better in our new country. I always say that I am amazed at how my Korean is simultaneously both so good and so poor. IYKYK
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"TOURNAMENT OF MACHO MEN came to me while I was traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. It’s not that I was directly influenced by Thai music, but I remember images popping into my mind as I walked around the cities. I shaped those ideas into a song after returning to Japan." -Shintaro Sakamoto
Go away with ... Shintaro Sakamoto
In 1989, Shintaro Sakamoto was the frontman, vocalist and guitarist for the fledgling psychedelic rock band Yura Yura Teikoku. For their first real gig, they performed at a Tokyo venue
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January 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
"TOURNAMENT OF MACHO MEN came to me while I was traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. It’s not that I was directly influenced by Thai music, but I remember images popping into my mind as I walked around the cities. I shaped those ideas into a song after returning to Japan." -Shintaro Sakamoto
As a child, I grew up with the general U.S. population not knowing much (or caring) about anything Korean. Never did I ever think that all of this interest in Korean everything [ᴍᴇ ᴡᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴍʏ ʜᴀɴᴅs ᴀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ!] would become a reality in my lifetime. My latest: an interview w/CATCH THE YOUNG.
Catch the Young: A Group of Rocking K-pop Idols "Evolve"
Ahead of next week's full-length album release, the South Korean rock group sat down for an exclusive interview
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January 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
As a child, I grew up with the general U.S. population not knowing much (or caring) about anything Korean. Never did I ever think that all of this interest in Korean everything [ᴍᴇ ᴡᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴍʏ ʜᴀɴᴅs ᴀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ!] would become a reality in my lifetime. My latest: an interview w/CATCH THE YOUNG.
“Puerto Rico has the longest winter holiday season in the world,” said LIBERATION's Irene Sofia Lucio. “It's hot, loud & busy. You don’t cuddle by a fire, you go out to the beach or to the outdoor market and likely run into live music.”
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January 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
“Puerto Rico has the longest winter holiday season in the world,” said LIBERATION's Irene Sofia Lucio. “It's hot, loud & busy. You don’t cuddle by a fire, you go out to the beach or to the outdoor market and likely run into live music.”
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For Abbey Romeo, having her life featured on Love on the Spectrum was a way to show that autistic people are not that different from individuals who are neurotypical: "Sometimes on vacation, I need alone time to listen to music so I can feel regulated & not be overwhelmed.”
January 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
For Abbey Romeo, having her life featured on Love on the Spectrum was a way to show that autistic people are not that different from individuals who are neurotypical: "Sometimes on vacation, I need alone time to listen to music so I can feel regulated & not be overwhelmed.”
"Whenever I take a big trip, I always say that Day 1 is the worst. Not because it’s terrible, but because we are rushing to jam it all in, desperately trying to hit the ground running. It sets you up for an emotional roller coaster when things don’t go exactly as planned." -Marissa Chanel Hampton
Go away with ... Marissa Chanel Hampton
Marissa Chanel Hampton said that filming on location can help actors get more in depth with the roles they’re playing. “It’s always fun to have the opportunity to get to
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January 6, 2026 at 6:23 AM
"Whenever I take a big trip, I always say that Day 1 is the worst. Not because it’s terrible, but because we are rushing to jam it all in, desperately trying to hit the ground running. It sets you up for an emotional roller coaster when things don’t go exactly as planned." -Marissa Chanel Hampton
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Dec 19 2025: “Maybe I’ll write a novel over the break or a new spec.”
Jan 5 2026:
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a polar bear cub is laying in a pile of hay
ALT: a polar bear cub is laying in a pile of hay
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January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Dec 19 2025: “Maybe I’ll write a novel over the break or a new spec.”
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Unfortunately, 사생팬/sasaeng fans have no boundaries and do not accept no for an answer. And just as unfortunately, there’s a subset of weirdos who think none of this is a big deal because, hey, it’s not like Jung Kook was physically harmed or anything, right?
Why isn't More Being Done to Stop the Stalking of Jung Kook?
Experts say that being stalked is strongly associated with PTSD
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January 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Unfortunately, 사생팬/sasaeng fans have no boundaries and do not accept no for an answer. And just as unfortunately, there’s a subset of weirdos who think none of this is a big deal because, hey, it’s not like Jung Kook was physically harmed or anything, right?
Following up on my review of Hyun Bin’s MADE IN KOREA — which tackled South Korea’s methamphetamine trade during the 1970s—I wanted to share my thoughts on NARCO-SAINTS, another drug-centric KDrama. I found it to be funny, gross, and a nail-biter—sometimes all in the same scene. Have you seen it?
“Narco-Saints” Tackles Drugs, Religion and, um, Skates
How much should you sacrifice for a 'better' life?
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January 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Following up on my review of Hyun Bin’s MADE IN KOREA — which tackled South Korea’s methamphetamine trade during the 1970s—I wanted to share my thoughts on NARCO-SAINTS, another drug-centric KDrama. I found it to be funny, gross, and a nail-biter—sometimes all in the same scene. Have you seen it?
"Istanbul has a fascinating history & countless sights while remaining a modern society. It's chaotic, loud & fun, and has a great night life. You can go to an Ottoman palace in the morning, go to a fabulous French bistro for lunch and go shopping in a bazaar all on the same day." -Irene Sofia Lucio
Go away with ... Irene Sofia Lucio
Irene Sofia Lucio has played numerous parts that she loved, but the actress said that the character that resonates with her the most is the one she’s currently playing on Broadway. “I come from a long...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"Istanbul has a fascinating history & countless sights while remaining a modern society. It's chaotic, loud & fun, and has a great night life. You can go to an Ottoman palace in the morning, go to a fabulous French bistro for lunch and go shopping in a bazaar all on the same day." -Irene Sofia Lucio
Clearly there will be no Season 2 of VAGABOND, so maybe we should make up our own endings? Let me know how you think it should've ended after reading my review... 😁👇
"Vagabond" Has the Ending We're All Mad About
Still, it's a fast-moving and fun action thriller starring Suzy and Lee Seung-gi
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December 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Clearly there will be no Season 2 of VAGABOND, so maybe we should make up our own endings? Let me know how you think it should've ended after reading my review... 😁👇
“Thailand is huge, but I personally love Chiang Mai, Pai and the southern islands,” said indie rock artist Meaningful Stone. “Thailand is a place where sacredness and partying coexist. And since I love both, it’s a place I really need.”
December 29, 2025 at 2:38 AM
“Thailand is huge, but I personally love Chiang Mai, Pai and the southern islands,” said indie rock artist Meaningful Stone. “Thailand is a place where sacredness and partying coexist. And since I love both, it’s a place I really need.”
Hyun Bin portrays a Zainichi man in MADE IN KOREA, which delves into Korea's role in drug trafficking. His Ki-tae can pass as either Japanese or Korean, but he isn't spared from the kind of intersectional hatred each country had for the other. 👇
Hyun Bin's "Made in Korea" Takes Viewers Back to the Turbulent 1970s
This is not the South Korea you are familiar with
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December 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Hyun Bin portrays a Zainichi man in MADE IN KOREA, which delves into Korea's role in drug trafficking. His Ki-tae can pass as either Japanese or Korean, but he isn't spared from the kind of intersectional hatred each country had for the other. 👇
LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM's Abbey Romeo said: "There is always going to be noises I don’t like, but I've learned to ignore them. I need alone time to listen to music, so I can feel regulated & not overwhelmed.”
Go away with ... Abbey Romeo
For Abbey Romeo, having her life featured on the Netflix reality show “Love on the Spectrum” was a way to show viewers that autistic people are not that different from
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December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM's Abbey Romeo said: "There is always going to be noises I don’t like, but I've learned to ignore them. I need alone time to listen to music, so I can feel regulated & not overwhelmed.”
Thx to @npr.org's HERE & NOW for inviting me to share my thoughts about KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. Host Scott Tong asked the relevant questions as we discussed the Korean American creatives, relevance of artists like BTS & how the U.S. still others K-pop.👇
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December 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Thx to @npr.org's HERE & NOW for inviting me to share my thoughts about KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. Host Scott Tong asked the relevant questions as we discussed the Korean American creatives, relevance of artists like BTS & how the U.S. still others K-pop.👇
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“ #SquidGame is full of blood and gore, but it also reflects on how South Korea reached this dystopian point. I delved into Korea’s independence movement, the plight of poverty-stricken elders who work until they die, the ostracized LGBTQ community, and more."
“ #SquidGame is full of blood and gore, but it also reflects on how South Korea reached this dystopian point. I delved into Korea’s independence movement, the plight of poverty-stricken elders who work until they die, the ostracized LGBTQ community, and more."
December 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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“ #SquidGame is full of blood and gore, but it also reflects on how South Korea reached this dystopian point. I delved into Korea’s independence movement, the plight of poverty-stricken elders who work until they die, the ostracized LGBTQ community, and more."
“ #SquidGame is full of blood and gore, but it also reflects on how South Korea reached this dystopian point. I delved into Korea’s independence movement, the plight of poverty-stricken elders who work until they die, the ostracized LGBTQ community, and more."
“Actors fall into the beggars-can’t-be-choosers category so you keep your head down, trying to move forward with any kind of opportunities that come along," said Brian d'Arcy James, who's in 3 projects this year: The Family McMullen, The Copenhagen Test" & Anna Christie. @chicagotribune.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
“Actors fall into the beggars-can’t-be-choosers category so you keep your head down, trying to move forward with any kind of opportunities that come along," said Brian d'Arcy James, who's in 3 projects this year: The Family McMullen, The Copenhagen Test" & Anna Christie. @chicagotribune.com
BON APPETIT, YOUR MAJESTY is a work of fiction, but King Yi Heon is based on Yeonsangun, the real-life tyrannical King of Joseon who stole land, shut down the royal university, displaced 20k subjects & enslaved thousands of women. My expanded review 👇
"Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" is Delectable
But why is the fictional king based on a real-life despot?
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December 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM
BON APPETIT, YOUR MAJESTY is a work of fiction, but King Yi Heon is based on Yeonsangun, the real-life tyrannical King of Joseon who stole land, shut down the royal university, displaced 20k subjects & enslaved thousands of women. My expanded review 👇
"I had some tea time with Jay Som. We didn’t have enough time to start a new project...but we continued discussing potential future collaboration. Since I’ve never worked with an artist outside of Korea before, it feels exciting to be setting something fun in motion." -Meaningful Stone
Go away with ... Meaningful Stone
Indie rock musician Meaningful Stone (née Kim Jimin) recently finished a tour of Asia and played a showcase in Mexico. But she's hoping that she will play more concerts around
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December 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"I had some tea time with Jay Som. We didn’t have enough time to start a new project...but we continued discussing potential future collaboration. Since I’ve never worked with an artist outside of Korea before, it feels exciting to be setting something fun in motion." -Meaningful Stone
Mikah + Me in print - today's Sunday newspapers nationwide, including the @chicagotribune.com.
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Mikah + Me in print - today's Sunday newspapers nationwide, including the @chicagotribune.com.
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so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings.
insanity.
insanity.
December 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings.
insanity.
insanity.
HEAVENLY EVER AFTER is one of my fave KDramas of 2025. I did a deep dive into the series, which tackles ageism, poverty, abuse, child abandonment, and heaven and 지옥. 👇
"Heavenly Ever After" Explores Eternal Love
A clever twist on the May/December romance
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December 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
HEAVENLY EVER AFTER is one of my fave KDramas of 2025. I did a deep dive into the series, which tackles ageism, poverty, abuse, child abandonment, and heaven and 지옥. 👇
It's the most wonderful time of the year...
The 15 Best K-Dramas of 2025
Add these to your list ASAP.
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10 Moments That Defined K-Pop's Huge Year
It was a massive year for Korean pop music, with 'Kpop Demon Hunters' leading the way.
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