Kat Moon 孟祥悅
@katxmoon
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writing about shows @TVGuide. words in @TIME @Cosmopolitan @TeenVogue @recordingacad. taiwan born & raised, @columbiajourn alum. @officialTCA member. she/her
New York, NY
Joined March 2014
my cover story for @cosmopolitan is here! . when I hopped onto a Zoom with Outer Banks' Chase Stokes, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, & Rudy Pankow I wasn’t expecting a two-hour convo about learning to be present in our work and to let go of the outcomes
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I need to go to bed but keep thinking about how the Oscars Best Picture is about an Asian girl who searches across the multiverse for a version of her mom who would understand and accept her and I just can’t stop crying
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i know everyone's talking about Maze Runner but my Attack on Titan heart is SCREAMING.#ONMusicVideo #BringItON #ONVIDEOPARTY
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So, so excited to share my interview with @JYPETWICE. “Physical health and mental health are the most important things that members should take care of,” Dahyun tells me. We talked about #FeelSpecial, mint green lights for Mina at Twicelights and more!
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Jisoo interacting with fans, seeing Lisa and cameraman behind her, squeezing into the frame
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.@ygofficialblink is on the #TIME100Next! Besides reaching 1 billion views for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" the group has broken many, many records since their debut in 2016. Very excited to write about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa for this list celebrating rising stars
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.@laifrncs asks @JYPETWICE about all the things! Most memorable moments of their careers, the songs they’ve written, and, of course, why they chose the costumes they wore to #ONCEHALLOWEEN2
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my first time in print being a blackpink write-up is pretty on brand, I have to say. @ygofficialblink on the #TIME100Next!
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My story on a community close to my heart: the ARMY. I spoke with @doyou_bangtan @btstranslation7 @BangtanTrends @OneInAnARMY about how they run their accounts and projects, which naturally led to conversations about how @BTS_twt inspires what they do
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too often, K-pop girl groups are placed into one of two oversimplified categories: sweet and cheery, or “girl crush.” @JYPETWICE has been widely labeled as the former, but MORE & MORE proves that an expansive gray area lies between the extremes. my review:.
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omg Sunoo is sobbing through his ment. the members surrounded him after he started crying 😭 #ENHYPENinNYC #ENHYPEN_MANIFESTO_WORLD_TOUR
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My latest for @TIME! Twice's #FeelSpecial is just around the corner, so now's the perfect time to read an intro to Jihyo Nayeon Jeongyeon Momo Sana Mina Dahyun Chaeyoung Tzuyu — from the survival show that formed @JYPETWICE to their signature bops
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They asked if Hoshi had alcohol in his drink and he started singing TWICE’s Alcohol Free and Seungkwan asked if this is KCON 😂 #SeventeenInNY #SVT_Belmont
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*whispers: slip into the diamond life*. I wrote 2.5K+ words on seventeen (@pledis_17)—including who the 13 members are, their strong reputation as self-producing idols and where to start with their music. One Fine Day moments may also have been referenced
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“It doesn't matter what you label them: At least in the West, @BTS_twt' very existence is challenging outdated perceptions about non-white, non-English-speaking music acts.” . Read @neonandnoise's cover story!!!
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I wrote this intro to @ygofficialblink for @TIME earlier this year. Many accomplishments have happened since then but today’s a good day to read about their rise #HitYouWithThat1B
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🗣️ ONCE!!! .
On Jan. 28 at 7:00 PM EST, join us for a #TIME100Talks featuring a special performance by TWICE (@JYPETWICE). The group will be performing “DEPEND ON YOU.”. Register here:
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Park Saeroyi's journey in Itaewon Class has been bitter from the start—though the process of building DanBam has brought about warm moments, and V's #SweetNightOST feels like the perfect segue into the final episodes that hopefully bring Saeroyi catharsis
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Jenlisa during Don’t Know What To Do I’m obsessed #BLACKPINKinNewark #BLACKPINKWorldTour2022
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can you imagine playing this game without knowing whether the word is in korean chinese or english. respect to language kings WayV.
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here's my write-up of @JYPETWICE's performance at #TIME100Talks! . the group gave an ethereal performance of "depend on you," from the latest album Eyes Wide Open—which, by the way, is one of TIME’s Albums That Defined K-Pop’s Monumental Year in 2020 🌺.
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my write-up of Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI's performance on today's #TIME100Talks! including some words on @RVsmtown's global impact. highlight of my day was following along to the engaged comments and diligent note-taking over at #ISonTIMETALK100 🥺.
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for @TIME, @ericnamofficial wrote a piercing essay on the tragedy that happened this week in his hometown—and why anti-Asian violence must end now. please read his powerful words, which capture so many of my own feelings and experiences. #StopAsianHate
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my first personal essay for @TIME and it’s on why I connected so deeply with #ShangChi. I wrote about the thoughtful use of the Mandarin language, the layered portrayal of family dynamics and the unexpected joy of hearing @ronnychieng say 哇靠 onscreen
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thrilled to have written the intro for this photo essay with portraits by @hanloveyoon that highlight ARMY's diversity. here are some fans who, regardless of when & how their love for BTS began, now belong to a community that spans continents & generations
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very, very thrilled and thankful to be a part of this podcast on the meteoric rise of @BTS_twt and their wide-reaching impact. It's such a joy not only to hear the members talk about their music, but to listen to ARMY from around the world share about their love for the group!.
In our latest episode of “Spotify: For the Record,” we spoke with @bts_bighit about their record-setting #BTS_Dynamite, as well as members of the ARMY for the fan perspective on the band. Learn more on the podcast. ⬇️
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So happy to share this! Talked to @OfficialMonstaX about all-English album “All About Luv”—which charted at No. 5 on Billboard 200. Things discussed:.▪️more gentle song vibe/ performance style.▪️I.M, Joohoney singing more.▪️yes, those lyrics in “Misbehave”
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such beautiful music, art, and messaging in the new global ARMY song. @dailyhoping you outdid yourself! #2020GlobalARMYSong .
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So many highlights from #ATEEZinNewark, but my favorite moment had to be hearing Answer live. I wrote about it for TIME's "Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop's Monumental Year in 2020" and kept thinking about being able to geonbae/cheers together again
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Reposting my intro to @ygofficialblink piece on #AngelJennieDay. 🖤❤️. have you listened to Solo today? truly a vocal + rap + fashion icon all in one
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Seeing On the Ground live just added 10 years to my life #BLACKPINKinNewark #BLACKPINKWorldTour2022
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Quickly edited a video of ATEEZ performing Say My Name in 2019 at a ~1,000-person capacity venue in Brooklyn, to performing it at Prudential Center in 2022, to performing it at Citi Field tonight. Yes I’m emotional 🥹 #ATEEZ #ATEEZinNYC #ateez_towardsthelight
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wait, why does a tweet about Parasite have to mention “a new virus” and “nuclear concerns” ???.
South Koreans are reacting with rare collective joy after director Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” won the Oscar for best picture and three other awards. The first ever Oscar win for the nation comes as it struggles against a new virus and amid nuclear concerns.
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A huge milestone to wake up to. Blackpink becomes the first K-pop group to hit 1 billion views on YouTube, with “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”!!! #HitYouWithThat1B
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Performing Wonderland, Say My Name, then Hala Hala Hala in a row ATEEZ ARE YOU SERIOUS #KCON2022LA
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Just learned up to the first minute of Twice’s More & More and it is A WORKOUT. *Instructor: how did we get from TT to THIS???*.
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Spoke to @ATEEZofficial about the type of movies or shows they want their music featured in. My takeaway: Pirate King and Wonderland in a pirate-themed movie, IT’S A NEED NOT A WANT
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.@BTS_twt is on the cover of @timeforkids! read @ConStar24’s story on how BTS has inspired ARMYs to do good — through groups like @OneInAnARMY and @btsforcharity. Awesome to see their impact highlighted in the magazine 🌟
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IT’S OSCAR WINNER MICHELLE YEOH’S WORLD AND WE’RE JUST LIVING IN IT
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@TIME @JYPETWICE shoutout to @JackPhan for the inspiration on the lede. fun story: our Apple expert-tech columnist @patbits reacted the exact same way upon me sharing the news of #Momo trending ahead of #AppleEvent .(patrick is now a momo fan)
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Rina Sawayama doing the OMG choreo at her concert… you always know you can trust her!!!
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just putting it out there that we're getting mentor collab stages next week and Xin Liu 劉雨昕 is in LISA'S GROUP #YouthWithYou
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adding Red Velvet's latest to my collection of gorgeous 2020 garden party concept photos
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DK serenading Seungkwan and holding his hand during come to me 😂 #SEVENTEENinNewark #SVTinNEWARK
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Lia says that a fan dressed up as the guy in Boys Like You music video and jokes that he’s the one who betrayed them 😂 #ItzyInNYC #ITZY_CHECKMATE
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“Sulli left this industry at a time when Kpop stars, especially women, are still not able to fully, freely express themselves without risking major backlash from the public” @Jeff__Benjamin recounts the many times her bold, courageous voice defied the norm
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I’m one hour late to superm concept pic discussions but just need to say I’m THRILLED todoroki taeyong is trending!!!.
the similarity is uncanny I think he’s straight up cosplaying as todoroki as this point . #TAEYONG #태용
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IT'S HERE! . TIME's Entertainer of the Year is none other than BTS. Read @raisabruner's beautiful profile on the biggest band in the world. I am thrilled and moved to share the story and proud to have contributed to it! (also, have you seen the cover???)
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“As U.N. ambassadors for sustainable Goal 16 we stand for peace and justice. As such we have supported Black Lives Matter activism.”. Powerful words from @OfficialMonstaX at today's #TIME100Talks. My writeup:
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ok so can we get Minhyuk in Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2.
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I had the pleasure of talking to the lovely Park Eun-bin about playing Woo Youngwoo in #ExtraordinaryAttorneyWoo, the significance of certain storylines like in eps 3 & 10 (I wish I could ask about all but, time constraints!), and her fave WYW x LJH moment
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ok they didn’t open with this but just look at how epic Beastmode is #MONSTAXUSTOUR
just imagining a future Monsta X concert that opens with the intro of Beastmode 🔥 #FatalLove
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It’s comeback day! I interviewed @BLACKPINK about the highly anticipated new single #HowYouLikeThat. “There is a synergy that really maximizes the power of our music when all of the vocals, emotions, dance, and fashion come together,” the group says
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reposting my write-up of V's Sweet Night as we head into the last weekend of Itaewon Class. who else is watching tonight?. (Taehyung we do not need spoilers on Weverse right now!!!)
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so many variations of gem/glitter/pearl tear makeup these days and i am A FAN
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1 2 5 to 7. Red Velvet — IRENE & SEULGI will be the performers at the #TIME100Talks on 8/18 (Tue) 👀👀👀. so pumped about this. you can register here:
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not enough people are posting about this Oh Yeongsu x Arena shoot on Twitter
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Sunoo doing the shoulder move and then laughing at himself uwu #ENHYPEN_MANIFESTO_WORLD_TOUR
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entire radio city music call singing Happy Birthday for Heeseung that’s what’s up!!! #ENHYPEN_MANIFESTO_WORLD_TOUR
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Simone Ashley & Charithra Chandran answering my question about South Asian representation in Bridgerton S2 at the press conference: . Simone Ashley: "I remember filming the Haldi scene so well…I never really imagined we would be on the set one day performing a scene like that"
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Jongho asked the members what they did Thanksgiving week and Seonghwa said he visited Statue of Liberty #ATEEZinNewark #ATEEZWORLDTOUR2022
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“I believe art is one of the strongest mediums for revolution, and I want the artist to speak out on social issues.” Big Hit’s Bang Si-hyuk spoke to @raisabruner for an hour and a half about many things. Read full interview here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼.
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Wooyoung tells Jongho to sing him happy birthday after exposing that Jongho didn’t Kakao him HBD yesterday 😂 #ATEEZinNewark #AteezWorldTour
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i did a thing 🥹. my first cover story is a profile of @ashleyparklady for @WomensHealthMag. Joy Ride unapologetically centers Asian characters—and Ashley's character Audrey is the focal point. Here's how the actor is treating herself like a lead now
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We already knew this but Ke Huy Quan really has the best selfie game in the business
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@NEWCUPID @concordmusicpub Hi, the TIME story does not state that Seventeen/Pledis said this to me. It was my personal observation that the song has a "catchy refrain resonant of the Cupid Shuffle.".
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happy new year from Taiwan! 🎆 taipei 101 had so much fun text on it yesterday but my fave was definitely “half sugar light ice”
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i just have one song request for MONSTA X at KAMP LA: 대동단결/Stand Together.
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Here’s something I’ve always wanted to work on! . From Apink’s “Dumhdurum” to Pentagon’s “Daisy,” Dreamcatcher’s “Dystopia: The Tree of Language” to Stray Kids’ “In Life” (& many more!), I wrote about 10 songs & 10 albums that defined K-pop’s year in 2020
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