Michelle Zauner

Musician and author Michelle Zauner, known for her bestselling memoir "Crying in H Mart" and as the lead singer of Japanese Breakfast, shares her heartfelt journey with Conan. They discuss the profound impact of her mother's passing on her creativity and her rise in the music scene. Michelle also delves into her whimsical inspirations from video game music and the authenticity of performance. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn with fan-submitted drag name suggestions, blending humor and personal insights seamlessly.

Indie musician Michelle Zauner, known for her band Japanese Breakfast, shares her heartfelt journey in recounting the loss of her mother, Chongmi, to cancer. She reflects on their complicated relationship, emphasizing how food, particularly Korean cuisine, serves as a bridge to her identity and memories. Michelle describes poignant visits to H Mart, where shopping becomes a means of both grieving and reconnecting with her roots. Through her music and memoir, she highlights the healing power of creativity during times of profound loss.

Michelle Zauner, musician and author, discusses her memoir 'Crying in H Mart' in an interview with The New Yorker. The podcast also explores the impact of memes on politics, the role of younger artists in addressing internalized misogyny and racism, and Zauner's decision to move to Korea for her second book.

Michelle Zauner, known for Japanese Breakfast, discusses her memoir 'Crying in H Mart' with Shruti and Neha. They explore the mother-daughter relationship, Asian family dynamics, and the significance of food as a form of love.

Kogonada and Michelle Zauner discuss topics such as the aesthetics of Ozu, the burden of representation, climbing the corporate ladder, knowing when to walk away, choosing joy, surrogate families, and belonging as another way of longing to be.