K-pop Journalism Burn Book

A candid explanation of the experiences I've had over the years that changed my perspective on the industry and the world of interviewing.

As I’ve been taking this year to figure out what I really want out of my life and career, I’ve decided to unleash some of the hurt I’ve experienced along the way. I’m addressing this because many people reach out to me about K-pop journalism, often assuming this is my “career,” and it’s always been a pet peeve of mine. So I’m finally going to candidly explain why that will never be the case. Imagine you get into something because of genuine passion and interest in musicians and writing, and all the joy these things once brought you are stolen. I’ve gotten past how it made me feel about writing, but the industry, well, you’ll see.