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Soo Youn

POPSUGAR Contributor

Soo Youn is a journalist who covers pop culture, business, gender, and technology. She has worked at Reuters and ABC News and has written for PS, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian, NBC News, Teen Vogue, and other publications. She's particularly interested in global cultural movements like K-pop fandoms and loves to find stories that show how the world is shifting. Follow her on Twitter at @lalasoo and Instagram at @bysooyoun.

Latest Posts From Soo

You Can Get Ozempic at Med Spas — but Experts Warn It May Not Be Legit

04/17/2024

You Can Get Ozempic at Med Spas — but Experts Warn It May Not Be Legit

As an American woman living in the year 2024, I'm constantly hearing about Ozempic.

It Doesn't End With Taylor Swift: How to Protect Against AI Deepfakes and Sexual Harassment

02/02/2024

It Doesn't End With Taylor Swift: How to Protect Against AI Deepfakes and Sexual Harassment

Last week, sexually explicit deepfake images of Taylor Swift reportedly made using artificial intelligence were disseminated across social media.

Color Analysis Is K-Beauty's "Hot New Thing" Making a Social Media Comeback

12/19/2023

Color Analysis Is K-Beauty's "Hot New Thing" Making a Social Media Comeback

When Val Rojas, 31, planned her recent trip to South Korea, she put personal color analysis on the agenda.

Can Your Period Make You More Susceptible to Sports Injuries? An Expert Weighs In

10/02/2023

Can Your Period Make You More Susceptible to Sports Injuries? An Expert Weighs In

With both professional and college women's sports gaining more attention, there's never been a better time to talk about how training can impact women differently.

These Women Bought Their First Homes in Their 20s; Here's How

09/07/2023

These Women Bought Their First Homes in Their 20s; Here's How

Rachel P. had always had buying a home in her sights.

An Unwanted Kiss Might Help Change Women's Soccer, but It Should Never Have Come to This

08/30/2023

An Unwanted Kiss Might Help Change Women's Soccer, but It Should Never Have Come to This

At the end of the FIFA Women's World Cup, it was a kiss that showed the world exactly what Spain's La Roja had to endure to become champions.

Surfer Carissa Moore on the Hawaii Wildfires and How to Help: "Show That Love and Aloha"

08/14/2023

Surfer Carissa Moore on the Hawaii Wildfires and How to Help: "Show That Love and Aloha"

On Thursday, as Carissa Moore was preparing for the last event of her season, the Honolulu-born surfer was also thinking about the wildfires — the deadliest in the US in over a century — sweeping through her home state of Hawaii.

ACL Tears Are Notoriously Common For Women Soccer Players; Why Aren't They Being Prevented?

08/10/2023

ACL Tears Are Notoriously Common For Women Soccer Players; Why Aren't They Being Prevented?

The FIFA Women's World Cup final is on Aug. 20, and it will end a dramatic (and, for US fans, heartbreaking) four-week showcase of the best of women's soccer.

What Our Obsession With K-Beauty Reveals About All of Us

05/23/2023

What Our Obsession With K-Beauty Reveals About All of Us

You've seen the look popularized by K-pop stars — smooth, blemish-free "glass skin," luscious hair, and the sveltest of bodies.

How K-Pop Helped These Fans Forge Lasting Friendships

05/01/2023

How K-Pop Helped These Fans Forge Lasting Friendships

Last March, 25-year-old Kiana Fazeli was at the library studying for the MCATs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., prepping for medical school applications.

Why It's So Important to Trust Your Gut at the Ob-Gyn When You're Pregnant

04/01/2023

Why It's So Important to Trust Your Gut at the Ob-Gyn When You're Pregnant

Back in the early 2000s, Manhattan-based ob-gyn Bernadith Russell, MD, started holding workshops with a simple premise.

On International Women's Day, Here's a Curated List of Organizations to Support Worldwide

03/08/2023

On International Women's Day, Here's a Curated List of Organizations to Support Worldwide

Content warning: This article details instances of gender-based violence and sexual assault.