When I drink alcohol, I get self-conscious about my Asian glow. At parties, I nurse drinks for hours and take Zantac to reduce the redness to avoid embarrassing situations. I decided to unpack those feelings for CBC Radio’s The Doc Project.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a fangirl. But I’ve often been embarrassed by that. During the pandemic, I found joy in loving the K-pop band BTS. So I decided to explore the shame I feel, and learn to embrace being a fangirl. For CBC Radio’s The Doc Project.
As someone who collects K-pop albums, I've started wondering about my consumption and impact on the environment. That got me digging further for a radio documentary for CBC Radio’s Day 6. Read the full story here.
From Domee Shi to Maggie Kang, Sheridan College has history of producing award-winning animators. I visited campus to hear from animation students about their own dreams in filmmaking. For CBC’s Metro Morning.
Visiting The Criterion Collection Closet was a dream come true! I recently hopped in for a radio segment for CBC, and explored some of the iconic film titles inside as the truck made it to Toronto International Film Festival. For CBC’s Metro Morning.
For Lunar New Year, I visited Wai Tack Kee, a Scarborough manufacturing company specializing in traditional Chinese snacks. There, I learned about their gorgeous lotus blossom cookies. For CBC’s Metro Morning.
I looked at how K-pop virtual concerts have redefined live music during the pandemic, and allowed idols to stay connected with their fans. For CBC’s Day 6.
On Thanksgiving weekend, four generations of the Lee family had an emotional reunion at the Rose of Sharon Long Term Care Home. That’s where matriarch, 91-year-old Bunim Suk is a resident. Aired on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning.
Growing up, Jason Lee wasn’t always proud of his heritage and his family’s business. But as the general manager of Toronto's Korean Village Restaurant, he's now learning how to manage a business with his mother. Produced for CBC Radio's Now or Never.