Noona’s Noonchi

29/07/2026

BTS being BTS. 💜

Who isn’t proud of them today? But this feels exactly like who they’ve always been.

As a therapist, their announcement had me reflecting on second-order change: not simply changing within a system, but having the courage to redefine your relationship with it! 🙌 I hope this inspires future artists to define success on their own terms. 🔥💪

Would love to hear all your thoughts!

28/07/2026

I learned something new from RM’s Fashion Neurosis interview with Bella Freud: Stendhal syndrome. Naturally, I went down the psychology rabbit hole. 🤓

I love the idea that beauty through music, storytelling, art, or architecture can be so moving. 💜

What was your biggest takeaway or favorite part of RM’s podcast interview?

27/07/2026

On July 21, I had the honor of attending the 727 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Commemoration on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. 🇰🇷🇺🇸

From singing Arirang to hearing Korean traditional drums perform BTS Dynamite and K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Golden - it was a moving tribute honoring Korean War veterans while celebrating Korea’s past and present.

I left feeling even more connected to my Korean roots and grateful to witness such a meaningful tribute. 💜

26/07/2026

24/07/2026

Part 2 of my therapist deep dive into SUGA’s MIND Program. 🤔

I can tell how sincerely the clinical authors appreciate SUGA’s role in the MIND program. And I love this quote that kicks off chapter 1 - “Music is a universal language that opens the heart and mind when words alone cannot.”

Join me for my K-Talk Live on YouTube this Sunday, July 26 as I continue my learning journey from a therapist POV on the Korean MIND program manual. 💜

What are some things you’d like to know from the get-go?

21/07/2026

I started reading the MIND Program Manual because of Suga! Now I can’t put it down.

As a licensed therapist, I keep recognizing evidence-based practices I’ve been trained to use - expressed through a uniquely Korean lens.

Over the next few weeks, I’m taking you with me as we explore the MIND Program, Suga’s role in shaping it, and what it teaches us about music, mental health, and relationships. 💜

Who’s ready for this deep dive?

15/07/2026

There’s a reason we’re craving slower, more analog hobbies.

Watching my father-in-law practice Seoye (서예) reminded me that some traditions aren’t just beautiful, but they can help us slow down, reconnect with our heritage, and simply be present. 🙌

Have you ever rediscovered a family or cultural tradition that means more to you now than it did when you were younger?