Iris Writes
Iris (Yi Youn) KimBi-weekly musings on Asian American identity, culture, and politics~
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 19 | Subscribers | Read | iriskim.substack.com |
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Loving, and leaving, BTS ARMY
I never, ever expected that I’d one day be part of a fandom. I’d never felt the all-consuming fanaticism that my friends felt towards boy bands like One Direction or BIG BANG. Even if I began an obsession with a Kdrama star, my love started...
The Bad Bunny halftime show and Kpop’s political silence
Last month, as I watched Bad Bunny perform on America’s biggest stage during the Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium, I couldn’t help but think of the other time I’d seen chart-topping artists of his global stature at a stadium—in De...
What I Liked and Disliked About "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Teokbokki"
On Oct 16, 2025, Baek Sehee, author of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Teokbokki, a memoir about chronic depression that struck a chord with millions of readers, died at age 35.
Books and the friends they make me think about
When I read books, I’m usually thinking of my friends. I love seeing people’s end-of-year reading lists, and this year, instead of posting my own, I’m reflecting on the friends that I felt closer to through reading.
Authors
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Iris (Yi Youn) Kim is a former reporter for NBC. She has also written for TIME, Harper’s Bazaar, and The Rumpus covering politics, identity and culture. She is working on a memoir about her search for justice against her abuser & alma mater.
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