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Chaotic Joy

I Banned My Children From The Internet For Jin Tickets

By Virginia Duan April 29, 2025 5 Mins Read

Succeeding in the BTS Jin ticketing bloodbath, connecting with my community, and celebrating my novella release next week.

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The Brazn Azn Podcast

Brazn Azn Ep 27: Getting Cheeky With Romance Author Thien-Kim Lam

By Virginia Duan April 23, 2025 46 Mins Read

Join hosts Stella and Virginia as they chat with author Thien-Kim Lam about her latest novel “Something Cheeky” and Asian American romance.

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Chaotic Joy

I Was on BBC Radio This Weekend (Shocker: Managed to Be Diplomatic)

By Virginia Duan April 22, 2025 8 Mins Read

Existential musings on goodness, dignity, and the value of people—plus my BBC Radio appearance and how my nemesis keeps killing my car battery.

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Chaotic Joy

Five Sick Kids and Post-Concert Depression: Send Help

By Virginia Duan April 15, 2025 6 Mins Read

Surviving the chaos of spring break with a house full of sick children while battling the emotional crash after j-hope’s concerts

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Chaotic Joy

Sleep Deprived for j-hope: My LA Concert Adventure

By Virginia Duan April 8, 2025 9 Mins Read

From Airbnb booking mishaps to appearing in j-hope’s Instagram stories four times, my whirlwind weekend of BTS concerts, fan connections, and toddler reunions.

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Arts & Entertainment

Closer Than Ever: My j-hope Concert Experience at Oakland Arena

By Virginia Duan April 3, 2025 9 Mins Read

An ARMY’s unfiltered account of j-hope’s electrifying Oakland performances, including soundcheck, and how his dancing changed her on a molecular level

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The Brazn Azn Podcast

Brazn Azn Ep 26: Confessions of Brazen Asians Playing It Safe

By Virginia Duan April 2, 2025 41 Mins Read

In this episode of Brazn Azn, hosts Stella and Virginia dive deep into the complex world of risk-taking, exploring their personal experiences with calculated caution and unexpected leaps of faith.

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Chaotic Joy

The Toddler Locked Me Out of My Computer Again

By Virginia Duan April 1, 2025 7 Mins Read

Balancing concert nights, book launches, and teenagers driving while a vengeful 2-year-old rules the household.

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The Brazn Azn Podcast

Brazn Azn Ep 25: Ezra Justin Lee, 6 Feet, Pastor’s Kid

By Virginia Duan April 1, 2025 45 Mins Read

Ezra Justin Lee shares his transformative journey from growing up as a pastor’s kid to finding his authentic self in Hollywood.

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