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  • Welcome

    July 5, 2019 by

    This blog was created for people like myself. I am a 35+ woman (ajumma) of color (melanin) who loves Korean Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Dramas, Movies and culture. Often times I find that other blogs or platforms are filled with young people who share the same love of Korean entertainment and culture. Unfortunately I also… Read more

  • Welcome to My New Blog

    July 5, 2019 by

     “You have to be odd to be number one” — Dr Seuss. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post and new updates.

  • A Journey into Becoming ARMY and Beyond

    December 1, 2025 by

    Author Talk: A Conversation with Elondra Birchfield author of Purple Hearts: Maya’s Journey With BTS We all have an origin story of how we started our journey as fans of K-pop and Korean culture. For some, it was a way to connect to a culture and community that we were already familiar with. The journey… Read more

  • Korea and Pride: Queer Culture in the Background

    June 29, 2025 by

    Starting in the United States in 1999 and adapted globally over time, every year June is recognized in most parts of the world as Pride Month. For those of you not familiar, Pride is a global celebration and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community. However, Pride is not as widely celebrated in some countries. If it… Read more

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