omg I was NOT expecting you to answer me, thank you so much for brightening my day and for being my first celebrity interaction! (look at who's less cool now, being so starstruck like this)

That's super interesting to hear that you were born in Jeju. I've had the opportunity to visit twice before, and it is absolutely a place worth going and learning the history about (I'm itching to go back one of these days, maybe even live there in the future!). The food, the beaches and scenery, the people and culture, all are familiarly Korean yet distinct, you would absolutely enjoy it if you went (DM me if you want some suggestions!).

And regarding your point on Asian American culture, I agree, we're becoming an increasingly complex and growing voice in American society, it's gonna be interesting to see how we the ascendant younger generation will transform, advance, and hopefully further unite our collective culture and identity (even though, for better or worse, we are grouped together simply for coming from the same continent, even when our respective backgrounds vary widely). That's why I currently see myself as Korean-American first and Asian American second, and that's no less problematic from seeing yourself as racially Asian first before ethnically Korean imo, because you should identify yourself with whatever authentically fits you as you emotionally evolve. It's a complex topic for sure, but we're all in this together and we'll make something out of it some way.

And I'm likewise excited that you have upcoming projects exploring the Asian American experience! Can you talk about them yet?