Naeun Kim
relationships
‘OnlyFriends’ Is a Website Focused on Real-World Connection. It Left Me Looking for Real People.
While you’re still essentially paying to be friend-zoned, OnlyFriends asserts “friends are better than fans.”
Naeun Kim
4.12.22
jobs
This Former Crime Scene Cleaner Is Now a Go-To COVID Slayer
While most people run from catastrophes, Zammit is a natural in distressing situations.
Naeun Kim
10.19.21
Identity
A Short History of Racist Things People Have Said to Me Because I'm Asian
I grew up in Australia. I'm a full-time journalist. I still get people acting like I can't speak English.
Naeun Kim
3.26.21
Life
Short Men Talk About the Big Challenges of Dating
A study once revealed that a man who is 5'6'' needs an additional $175,000 to be as desirable as a man who is 6' tall.
Naeun Kim
3.18.21
2020 election
Trump’s Biggest Australian Fan Is Pissed
This Sydney dentist is one of many Trump followers who refuse to believe that Trump is truly out of the White House.
Naeun Kim
1.22.21
Culture
Meet the Karens Trying to Reclaim Their Good Names
“I've always loved my name," says Karen Hayes, who started the hashtag #NotAllKarens.
Naeun Kim
12.7.20
Coronavirus
Covid-Induced Anxiety Has Given Rise to the ‘Plant Influencer’
Forget selfies, these influencers post "shelfies" of indoor plants. And they're gaining huge followings.
Naeun Kim
10.8.20
Dating
How I Lost and Won the Dating Game During Sydney's Lockdown
And learned some lessons along the way.
Naeun Kim
7.2.20
Culture
The 'Not Behd, Good Size' Guy Explains How Life Has Changed Since Going Viral
Mick Merhi has now been a human meme for a year.
Naeun Kim
5.12.20
Culture
This Guy in Brisbane Will Draw You a Custom Dick Pic for $45
Brendan Pearce says he's made $16K from dick pics, splitting half the proceeds with charity.
Naeun Kim
2.19.20
Food
Why Does Coriander Make Me Feel Sick and Angry: an Investigation
There's a genetic reason why some people love coriander and others think it tastes like rotten soap.
Naeun Kim
10.16.19
Culture
'Subtle Asian Traits' Holds Up a Mirror to Asian Australians Like Me
A Facebook page doesn't get 1.4 million followers in 10 months for nothing.
Naeun Kim
6.20.19
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