Jae-Ha Kim
Jae-Ha Kim is a columnist for the Chicago Tribune news syndicate. Born in Seoul, Kim specializes in covering Korean entertainment for outlets such as Teen Vogue, Rolling Stone, TODAY.com, NPR, K-Culture with Jae-Ha Kim, and many more. An in-demand voice on Korean culture, Kim has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Associated Press, MTV, Korea Times, and South China Morning Post.
Culture
Squid Game Season 3 Finale and That Surprise Cameo Ending, Explained
Talk about a plot twist! 🦑
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Culture
That Wild Squid Game Season 2 Ending, Explained
The newest season of Squid Game is quite the ride.
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TV
The Best K-Dramas of 2024
It was an excellent year for Korean dramas — and with Squid Game season 2 on the horizon, there's more to come.
Politics
What to Know About the Martial Law Chaos in South Korea
And why K-pop fans were speaking out about the news.
Movies
11 Sporty K-Dramas to Watch to Celebrate the Paris Olympics
These Korean shows deftly utilize sports in their storylines to demonstrate the characters’ unrelenting perseverance and will to survive.
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Music
D-Day Concert Review: Agust D, Yoongi & Suga in One Glorious Fusion
His two-hour set seamlessly reflects on life, death, and survival.
Cover Stars
Park Ji-hu Knows Her “Little Women” Character Is Frustrating
“I don’t dislike any of the characters I’ve played, but if I had to choose one that I have affectionate frustration for…”
TV
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Is Breezy and Beautiful, But Dated
Where are all the non-white love interests?
TV
“Our Blues” Is One of the Best K-Dramas in Recent Years
The drama paces itself to pull off a satisfying, nuanced resolution about how to live.
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Music
How K-pop Stars Are Leading Vital Mental Health Conversations
“I tend to think that depression is a natural thing rather than a bad thing,” GOT7 leader Jay B tells Teen Vogue.
TV
“Pachinko” Is Beautiful. It’s Also Flawed.
We can celebrate Korean American creativity while also discussing the ways Pachinko fails to recreate the thoughtfulness of the novel by Min Jin Lee.
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Music
The Epik Highs and Lows of Tablo
“All the things we did wrong and that we suffered through got us here,” Tablo says.
TV
“All of Us Are Dead” Uses Zombies to Expose Korean, Global Issues
There’s a lot to unpack underneath the surface of Netflix’s hit zombie thriller.
Movies
11 K-Dramas With Strong Women Characters & Empowering Storylines
Lately, there have been some compelling K-dramas where the female lead is more than just an object of desire.
TV
Adoption in K-Dramas: The Good, the Bad, and the Work in Progress
“Having diverse characters leads to endless possibilities for storytelling. And there are infinite ways to tell an adoptee’s story…”
TV
Inside the Korean History That Makes “Squid Game” a Vital Allegory
There’s more to the game than gambling and violence.
Movies
Former “Twilight” Star Justin Chon Unpacks His New Movie “Blue Bayou”
“One of my objectives in filmmaking is to bring empathy and understanding to our community.”
Movies
“Minari” Star Alan Kim Has Some Thoughts About Teenagers
And plenty to say about BTS, third grade, and what he’s wearing to the Oscars.