Korean Male Diaspora: Did You Know You Could Be Conscripted?
Simon D. Lee, attorney and founding partner of Pureum Law Office, answers all the complicated questions.
Month: August 2026
Go Away With … Kim Theory
“I remember being in my living room on our group chat, I saw the [Lollapalooza] offer come in,” said Kim Theory’s Audrey Cymone. “I was so excited. I told my dad about it and then he started losing his mind. We are so grateful for the opportunity.”
Go Away With … Dave Koz
“I think travel is the best way to hold a mirror up to yourself, because you get out of your comfort zone,” said saxophonist Dave Koz. “You realize that the way my culture does things is not the only way to do it, and it expands you as a person.”
Go Away With … Scarlett Estevez
“Don’t Say Good Luck” actress Scarlett Estevez says her favorite destination is the place she has yet to visit.
Influencers Snuck Kimchi into a BTS Concert (to Give to Jung Kook)
BTS don’t want anyone to do this. Here’s why.
K-pop’s AtHeart Pays Homage to the Swedish Millenial Hit, “Lovefool”
“If I’m being honest, l didn’t know exactly what to expect when starting to pursue life as an idol,” says Michi, who hails from Hawaii. “I knew what an idol was, but it was difficult to imagine what a realistic daily lifestyle would be like. One thing that was different from what I had pictured was how many people work behind the scenes to assist the team to become who they are. There is so much effort and planning that goes into every song and stage.”
Go Away With … WHIB
WHIB’s second mini-album “Cherry Pie” – out August 5 – continues to showcase their fluid blend of sweet vocals with intense rapping.
Unpacking BTS’ Decision to Boycott the Grammys
NPR invited me to talk about BTS’ decision not to submit their music for Grammy consideration on their “Here & Now” podcast.