Moon
Moon The theme of Jin’s “Moon” is a heartfelt reflection of his love for ARMY,…
The Butterfly Vote : Chapter 6
Milkomeda 🦋🦋🦋 “Jesus Christ, what’s that on your belly!?” Yet again I was roused from…
Epiphany
Epiphany Ever since this song first graced my ears, its poignant lines about self-love continue…
Yongma Falls in Seoul
I know many of you, including some members of this very site, are coming to…
Reflection of Spring Trees in a Puddle
Seoul has been mired in rain from the moment I opened my eyes until this…
Ddaeng
Ddaeng An artist is nothing without creativity, and BTS’s ability to conjure it at will…
The Butterfly Vote : Chapter 5
Sleeping Cinnamon Roll 🦋🦋🦋 When my focus shifted from my memories of early years in…
Fly to My Room
Fly to My Room Blending neo-soul with vocal brilliance, BTS showcases V’s husky baritone and…
That’s Not Chicken!
Whenever I’m feeling a little down, I watch this video. It never fails to make…
Rain
(translated in 2021) During the dog days of summer, the Korean peninsula enters its…
The Butterfly Vote : Chapter 4
“You’re Going to Berkeley, Ain’t Ya?” 🦋🦋🦋 Reflecting back on my first years in the…
Outro: Tear
(originally translated in 2018; revised in 2021) Alain de Botton’s “On Love” might be…
View of Seoul in Spring
This year, Buddha’s Birthday, which is celebrated in Korea as a national holiday, much like…
The Truth Untold
(translated in 2018) The Truth Untold fascinates me ad infinitum. First of all, for…
The Butterfly Vote : Chapter 3
Seoul to Atlanta 🦋🦋🦋 The kitten’s improbable appearance on that chilly predawn morning reminded me…
Lazy Sunday Afternoon and Pianist Yunchan Lim
For a Korean educator, Sunday is the one true day of rest. And so, I…
Dionysus
(translated in 2019) My initial attraction to Dionysus was due to its references to Greek…
Heavenly Cover of The Truth Untold
Some of you may already know him, but there’s this Korean guy named Sung Joon…