In this interview with cultural critic and writer Yi Ning Chiu, Aaron Lee discusses several of Chiu’s articles and the stories behind them. Though brief, they cover much ground considering how we use or are used by en vogue thoughts and technology, and impact of K-Pop domestically and globally at the individual level, and how each story that goes to print is part of a richer and often more complex narrative.

Video and article:

⁠https://sola.network/article/theology-of-the-internet-teen-vogue-k-pop-and-substack-yi-ning-chiu/Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:29 Discussing the article, Like and Subscribe for Eternal Life9:45 What does it mean to be an AAPI Writer (discussing the K-Pop article for Teen Vogue)15:21 Discussing Substack, When a Church Breaks, and the behind the scenes of writing. The articles mentioned in this interview are below:Like and Subscribe for Eternal Lifehttps://www.ekstasismagazine.com/blog/2022/3/21/like-and-subscribe-for-eternal-lifeK Pop Opened Doors for AAPI Dancers Abroad. At home, They Remain Closedhttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/k-pop-opened-doors-for-aapi-dancers-abroad-at-home-they-remain-closedWhen a Church Breakshttps://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/when-a-church-breaks/Please Don’t Gohttps://yiningchiu.substack.com/