Amy Choi

Amy Choi, writer and co-founder of The Mashup Americans, dives into the vibrant world of Korean pop culture. She explains the cultural phenomenon of 'Big Korean Energy' and its recent explosion in the West. The conversation touches on Korean literature’s rise in American book clubs, the nuances of K-beauty, and the careful political undertones of the Hallyu wave. They also navigate the complexities of cultural appropriation in fandom, arguing that dressing as K-pop characters isn’t equivalent to yellowface, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse perspectives.