Rachel Hong (rachel-hong)

Arts and Entertainment

Play-Asia #2: Winter Tunes

Emi Shimada, Rachel Hong

Three song recommendations from a variety of Asian artists to create warmth in this winter season.

Issue 9, Volume 115

Arts and Entertainment

Play-Asia #1: K-pop

Emi Shimada, Rachel Hong

“Pierrot” by Le Sserafim and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are stand-out, upbeat songs perfect for the K-pop veteran or newcomer.

Issue 5, Volume 115

Arts and Entertainment

Beabadoobee’s Tomorrow Moves in a Mediocre Direction

Rachel Hong

Beabadoobee’s latest studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, is a step in the wrong direction with its mild lyrics and lackluster production.

Issue 1, Volume 115

Arts and Entertainment

April in Review: K-pop

Rachel Hong

Among numerous successful K-pop comebacks last April, these two albums stand out above the rest.

Issue 16, Volume 114

Arts and Entertainment

Minisode 3: Mending the Promise

Rachel Hong

Minisode 3: TOMORROW is triumphant as a stylistically consistent, optimistic, and deeply personal narrative that every fan, old and new, can truly appreciate.

Issue 14, Volume 114

Arts and Entertainment

Percy Jackson is Born Again!

Rachel Hong

Though it may be flawed, the new Disney+ adaptation has done a faithful job of bearing the Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ legacy.

Issue 11, Volume 114