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"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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"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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December 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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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December 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
It's the most wonderful time of the year...
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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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December 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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“Generally speaking, actors fall into the beggars-can’t-be-choosers category and so you just keep your head down swinging, trying to move forward with any kind of opportunities that come along. But a year with projects across the board in these categories is exciting.” -Brian d’Arcy James
Go away with ... Brian d’Arcy James
Brian d’Arcy James said that when he was a young actor, he couldn’t have imagined landing prominent roles in three major projects in one year. “You never really aim to
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December 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
“Generally speaking, actors fall into the beggars-can’t-be-choosers category and so you just keep your head down swinging, trying to move forward with any kind of opportunities that come along. But a year with projects across the board in these categories is exciting.” -Brian d’Arcy James
2025 has been a phenomenal year for Korean music, with idols challenging their artistic boundaries, transcending genres, crossing over into films and K-dramas, and making bold personal decisions. Here’s a rundown of some of the moments that defined K-pop this year. My latest for @rollingstone.com.
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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December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
2025 has been a phenomenal year for Korean music, with idols challenging their artistic boundaries, transcending genres, crossing over into films and K-dramas, and making bold personal decisions. Here’s a rundown of some of the moments that defined K-pop this year. My latest for @rollingstone.com.
I wrote about Chaeyoung (TWICE) and Hannah Bahng for @rollingstone.com's Best Albums of 2025.
The 100 Best Albums of 2025
We rank the best albums of 2025: Lady Gaga, Clipse, Rosalia, Geese and more
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December 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I wrote about Chaeyoung (TWICE) and Hannah Bahng for @rollingstone.com's Best Albums of 2025.
"I always think back to my childhood and reminisce about how beautiful it was. Being a kid in Hawaii is like having a huge playground you can explore endlessly. I used to hike to watch the sunrise, surf, bodysurf, dive, bike around the island, skateboard … the list just goes on." -Mikah
Go away with ... Mikah
Born and raised in Hawaii, singer-songwriter Mikah said every day felt like he was in paradise. “The beach is right there, the weather is almost always perfect, you see rainbows
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December 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
"I always think back to my childhood and reminisce about how beautiful it was. Being a kid in Hawaii is like having a huge playground you can explore endlessly. I used to hike to watch the sunrise, surf, bodysurf, dive, bike around the island, skateboard … the list just goes on." -Mikah
My parents only wanted me to study when I went to college, which is why I went to a university where the unofficial motto was “where fun goes to die.” My child has been accepted at universities where he will get a great education ᴀɴᴅ where fun lives on. Balance. It’s a good thing.
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My parents only wanted me to study when I went to college, which is why I went to a university where the unofficial motto was “where fun goes to die.” My child has been accepted at universities where he will get a great education ᴀɴᴅ where fun lives on. Balance. It’s a good thing.
My $250 workout this morning was completely worth it!!
*The workout: a 45-minute Costco shopping trip.
*The workout: a 45-minute Costco shopping trip.
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My $250 workout this morning was completely worth it!!
*The workout: a 45-minute Costco shopping trip.
*The workout: a 45-minute Costco shopping trip.
GHOSTS' Richie Moriarty is in print today in newspapers nationwide, including the Sunday Chicago Tribune.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
GHOSTS' Richie Moriarty is in print today in newspapers nationwide, including the Sunday Chicago Tribune.
@chicagotribune.com back issues:
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@chicagotribune.com back issues:
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Nothing like delicious homemade (Korean) soup when it's snowmageddon outside! I'm sharing my recipe in my latest newsletter. 👇
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November 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Nothing like delicious homemade (Korean) soup when it's snowmageddon outside! I'm sharing my recipe in my latest newsletter. 👇
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One of my mother's friends has dementia. Her name is Jenny. She doesn't remember my name, but remembers that I'm the visitor who sings "they can never ever be Jennie/But have you ever met Jennie Jennie Jennie Jennie Jennie?" to her. I'm not a good singer/rapper, but she loves it. 💙
November 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
One of my mother's friends has dementia. Her name is Jenny. She doesn't remember my name, but remembers that I'm the visitor who sings "they can never ever be Jennie/But have you ever met Jennie Jennie Jennie Jennie Jennie?" to her. I'm not a good singer/rapper, but she loves it. 💙
My mother would make homemade muguk/무국 — nutritious beef and radish soup — and drive over with my father, who was very sick at that time. She wanted to feed my baby but, more importantly, she wanted to feed her baby.
My final miscarriage was after my father's funeral.
My final miscarriage was after my father's funeral.
18 Weeks
TW: Miscarriage
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November 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
My mother would make homemade muguk/무국 — nutritious beef and radish soup — and drive over with my father, who was very sick at that time. She wanted to feed my baby but, more importantly, she wanted to feed her baby.
My final miscarriage was after my father's funeral.
My final miscarriage was after my father's funeral.