Here is a sampling of my published work (a.k.a. the stuff that pays the bills). Stay tuned for updates.
KoreAm Journal:
Not Another Teen Movie (March 2008)
Disguised as a screwball flick about getting the munchies, “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” satisfied a cultural craving for Asian Americans in leading roles. Now, four years later, actors John Cho and Kal Penn are back for a second helping.
Sister Act (January 2008)
Taking a hands-on approach to success, pop-rock duo Meg and Dia Frampton carve their musical destiny.
The New Dating Game (December 2007)
The holidays are here and it seems that everyone has someone special to deck the halls with but you. Maybe it’s time to try a new date-finding alternative. But e-dating? Matchmaking? What’s that all about?
Va Va Voom (November 2007)
Behind the seams with L.A. fashion designer Joy Han, who’s making a splash with her
chic, vintage-inspired creations.
Scrub A Dub (October 2007)
Korean bathhouses are all the rage now among non-Koreans, even luring Hollywood celebs. A mokyoktang newbie explores what all the fuss is about.
A Plea For Baby Elyse (July 2007)
New parents Tim and Susan Yu fight to save their daughter’s life by rallying the Korean community.
Crossing the Line (June 2007)
Korean American transgender people step beyond cultural stigmas to share their stories.
Chowhound (May 2007)
Competitive eater Sonya Thomas is ranked fourth in the world. Now she’s hungry for No. 1.
The Arizona Republic
H2Oh so chic (Dec. 11, 2006)
Haute in the city (Nov. 9, 2006)
Cheap designer knockoffs come at a high price (Oct. 1, 2006)
Seeing green (April 21, 2006)
Kate Spade goes to Bisbee (March 31, 2006)
Unmasking men’s spas (March 10, 2006)
Cartoons, couture connecting (Feb. 20, 2006)
Couples make charitable giving part of wedding celebration (Jan. 30, 2006)
Newest high school dance no-no: Freak dancing (April 20, 2005)
