PinnedYJ JuninILLUMINATIONAsian Rage In Netflix’s “Beef”And things you might have missed if you’re not Korean AmericanApr 12, 202316Apr 12, 202316
PinnedYJ JuninThe Writing Cooperative3 Reasons to Use a FlashbackLogos, pathos, ethos — they’re not just for debatesSep 13, 20221Sep 13, 20221
YJ JuninDigestif3 Short Stories About SummerDive into adulthood. Swim with sharks. Dance like the rent is due. David Foster Wallace, Abigail Waters, Sarah A. Macklin. Driftwood, FIYAHAug 26Aug 26
YJ JuninDigestifShort Stories from Small PressesToday, I’m thinking about women. Maybe it’s because I just sent off my mom after her monthlong trip here to the U.S. We have a fraught…Aug 19Aug 19
YJ JuninDigestifShort Stories from Small PressesAs a writer it’s not only critical but fun to keep up with short stories from small presses. What’s the state of affairs? Are there writers…Aug 111Aug 111
YJ JuninHuman PartsMy Filthy Rich Ex-Best Friend and What “Saltburn Got Right”There’s no need to feel like an imposterFeb 265Feb 265
YJ JuninA Thousand Lives“Gyeongseong Creature,” “Human Acts,” and Who Our Bodies Belong ToTestaments to South Korean and human resilienceFeb 24Feb 24
YJ JuninDigestifDid You Miss This Surprising Symbol in “Saltburn”?The Pietà — bastardizedJan 205Jan 205
YJ JuninA-CulturatedThat Little Snack in “Squid Game” Is More Important Than You ThinkA symbol of culture and persistenceDec 30, 202313Dec 30, 202313