In South Korea, where I grew up, there is a tradition called taemong, or a conception dream, which is believed to foretell the destiny of a child. When my mother was pregnant with me, she dreamed that a black dragon came to her and hugged her. She thought it was an extraordinary dream and an omen that I would become a scholar, especially because it was the same taemong associated with one of the most famous scholars in Korean history. Well, I am not sure whether it was because of my taemong, but here I am, pursuing a career in academia as a communication scholar.

I believe that learning makes us better people. I have always wanted to be a lifelong learner, and learning is an important part of my identity.

My graduate career was, among other things, a long journey to figure out how to manage my time better and work more efficiently. I enjoy trying new techniques, tools, and applications that can make everyday work a little easier. I keep thinking that I should write blog posts reviewing some of them someday. If you have any recommendations for productivity tools, techniques, or tips, please let me know. I would love to try them!

Outside of academia, I am passionate about cooking and baking. I love reading cookbooks and collecting great recipes from around the world. I also enjoy playing tennis, swimming, running, gardening, reading, and, of course, relaxing with my cat, Allo, who came to the United States with me.

If any of these things interest you, or if you simply want to chat, please feel free to reach out. I would love to hear from you!