In 1986, a Korean folk duo 시인과 촌장 (Villager & Village Chief) released a song, 풍경 (scenery), consisting of just two lines: 세상 풍경 중에서...
ARMY Meeting
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting ARMYs who’ve come to see me while visiting Korea. Some even traveled all the way to...
Friday Reflections: Our Beloved SUGA
It’s Friday night here in Korea, closing another week where work took precedence over everything else. After finishing up in the late afternoon, I took...
Jin, JK, and the Laugh That Heals
JK blocking Jin from blowing his signature kiss will never not be funny. Jin’s natural, spontaneous laughing face washes away whatever bad mood or heavy...
Heavenly Cover of The Truth Untold
Some of you may already know him, but there’s this Korean guy named Sung Joon who does busking concerts on the streets of England. His...
How I Became a BTS ARMY
Among my middle-aged peers, I stand out as somewhat unique: I stay closely attuned to youth culture, from music and fashion to their evolving slang....