Korean Adoptee Stories

Happy 3rd Birthday to Korean American Restaurant Bap and Chicken!!! KADStories.com interviews John Gleason, Korean Adoptee, Founder of Bap and Chicken and to help celebrate Bap and Chicken's 3rd Birthday we have our first KAD Mukbang! - Daily Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm ​ Phone: (651) 333-0929 Address: 1328 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 - LINKS: Korean American Restaurant, Bap & Chicken: Web site: http://www.bapandchicken.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bapandchicken/ FaceBook:  http://www.facebook.com/BapandChicken John Gleason: FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/jdgleason Twitter: http://twitter.com/gleason80 ~ Key Topics Covered: 0:00 – Intro 0:25 – Interview with Bap and Chicken's John Gleason 2:01 – Bap and Chicken Tour 3:14 – Ordering from the Menu 4:08 – Eating Birthday Cupcakes 4:36 – Goodbye to GM, Amber and Drawing 6:35 – Introducing KAD Anna, Bap and Chicken's Cook 7:08 – A KAD Mukbang trying Bap & Chicken Food 10:07 – Pranking the Boys 12:02 – Outro - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/R6aT65ILowE ~ Check Out Our Amazing Reunion Documentary!: https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved. ~ #adoption #korea #bapandchicken #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #kimchee #bibimbap #bulgogi #food #restaurant #mukbang

KADStories interviews fellow KAD, Nik Nadeau member of Shinparam: Korean Traditional Drumming Troupe and he discussed some interesting cultural history and meaning behind Shinparam and South Korea, and how to join and when they meet! - LINKS: Traditional Korean Drumming Troupe, Shinparam: http://www.facebook.com/groups/Shinparam http://Korean American Newspaper, Korean Quarterly: www.koreanquarterly.org http://Korean American Restaurant, Bap & Chicken: www.bapandchicken.com ~ Key Topics Covered: 0:00 – Intro 0:07 – About Shinparam 1:11 – How to Join & Schedule - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/IoXPchdsGcI ~ Check Out Our Amazing Reunion Documentary!: https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I ~ KONNECT with our KADS: Travis Balitz: Business: Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz Music: 2uo7rax: Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax 2uo8eats: Web site: http://www.2uo8eats.com BandCamp: http://2uo8eats.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo8eats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo8eats REALGroupStation: Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist 2uo12iano: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano Art: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis - Kyle Balitz: Business: Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz Interviews: Korean Adoptee Stories: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved. ~ #adoption #adoptee #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #korea #suicideprevention #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #kimchee

Annyeonghaseyo! KADStories.com wanted to share some amazing projects we currently have been working on, along with sharing projects to look forward too. We unbox a gift from The Adoptee Group, discuss our role being an illustrator for a Korean American children's book, and all our other projects we currently got going on, and that is a lot of them!  Please support us by visiting the links below! Buy "A Handbook to Korea: For Your Next Trip Back" 2nd Ed by Jodi Gill. Here: The Adoptee Group: https://www.theadopteegroup.org/tag-bookstore/p/handbooktokorea Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TRZPNLQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_82ZBYPRMTDXSV3PVVFPT Buy "Sunny Day School: The Book of Shapes" by Dr. Janeice Garrard Here: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6TV4SDH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_P9CV2NPXR9HW1Z0SJYXC ~ Key Topics Covered: 0:00 – Intro 0:17 – Opening A Gift from the Adoptee Group & Explanation 2::20 – About Kyle's Illustration Role for a English-Korean Children's Book 3:53 – Official Portfolio Web sites 4:12 – Congrats to Beyond Bipolar Blog & ServiComp Computer Services 4:36 – About KADStories.com (Web site, Video & Podcast) 5:33 – Man Ho & Cheon Ho Park's Arrival Day on July 9th 6:36 – All Our Passion Projects 7:07 – Funny Outtakes - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/AARzFmWCXxs ~ KONNECT with our KADS: Travis Balitz: Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz Kyle Balitz: Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved. ~ #adoption #adoptee #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #korea #suicideprevention #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #kimchee

KADStories.com host's Travis & Kyle try three different popular Korean snacks:  1.) 새우깡 (Shrimp Cracker) https://fresh.hmart.com/3114621569 2.) 포스틱 (Postick) https://fresh.hmart.com/3114621578 3.) 새우깡 (Sweet Potato Flavored Snack) https://fresh.hmart.com/12010125 ~ Special Thanks to our friend Hyang Eun Kim for these special Korean treats! ~ Key Topics Covered: 0:00 – Intro 0:33 – KADStories Hosts Trying Korean Snacks 5:15 – Cute Kid Tries Korean Snacks 6:56 – Post Credits / Bloopers - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/E-25GQd686g ~ Check Out Our Amazing Reunion Documentary!: https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I ~ KONNECT with our KADS: Travis Balitz: Business: Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz Music: 2uo7rax: Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax 2uo8eats: Web site: http://www.2uo8eats.com BandCamp: http://2uo8eats.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo8eats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo8eats REALGroupStation: Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist 2uo12iano: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano Art: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis - Kyle Balitz: Business: Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz Interviews: Korean Adoptee Stories: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved. ~ #adoption #adoptee #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #korea #suicideprevention #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #snacks #postick #kimchee

Korean Adoptee Stories was privileged to have interviewed Glenda Coward. Glenda unfortunately has grown up in an abusive household including physical, emotional and mental abuse that she was forced to live in a group home at 14. Trying to escape that life she found herself in an abusive marriage and has suffered mental health issues.  Until five years after that she was able to find herself in a healthy marriage and now has 3 children. She began a healing journey by writing a memoir of her troubled life as an adoptee called: "Adopted Kids Need Love Too." She hopes with this interview and book helps other adopted people struggling out there. Please help publish Glenda Cowards Book: "Adopted Kids Need Love Too" by donating here: http://gofund.me/fedef189 Key Topics Covered: 0:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Age of Adoption 1:48 - Abusive Adoptive Family 2:19 - Adoption Story & Search 6:06 - Family Structure 8:05 - Inspiration to Write a Autobiography 9:36 - Adopted by Black Parents, Identity & Family Problems 14:01 - Experience with Group Home 15:15 - School Life 15:50 - Glenda Breaks Down & Cries 17:24 - Therapy & Psychiatry 19:47 - More Details about Childhood Abuse 21:00 - Advice for Those Struggling & Faith & Forgiveness 23:38 - Abuse with First Marriage & Healthy Second 26:47 - Mental Health & Suicidality & Faith 29:39 - Experience of Adoptive Father's Frequent Jail Time & Abuse with Switch & Ending Family Patterns 32:33 - More Details About Book Parts: Childhood & Racism 34:00 - Racism with Asian Women & Black Lives Matter 38:00 - Book Title & Chapters & More Details 39:00 - Covid-19, Food Service Job & Details about 3 Kids 40:50 - Youngest Son Lung Collapsed 44:51 - More Details about Racism in Childhood & New York 47:00 - Raising Kids Well & Racial Backgrounds 51:00 - Advice For Book Writing & Publishing  53:00 - Overcoming, Suicide, Life Advice & Faith in God 1:01:00 - Advice about Fighting Racism 1:02:00 - Dream About Creating a Retreat for Adoptees 1:02:30 - KADStories Involvement with All Adoptees 1:03:00 - Going Back to Korea - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/SAXo5wkOXYY ~ KONNECT with our KADS: Glenda Coward FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/glenda.seaver1 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/l_c_j_z_queen ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~~~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories 2uo7rax: Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.

Korean Adoptee Stories is excited to interview a half-Korean and half-Barbadian American Adoptee author Li Quaites. Li discusses what it was like being adopted by a black family and growing up being a mixed race person living in America. She never thought about her adoption until miraculously reunited with her Birth Father. She also discusses the trials and tribulations trying to find her birth Mother in Korea. She recounts her experiences through her memoir in her book: "Faith & Favor: Discovering Family at Fifty." Buy "Faith & Favor: Discovering Family at Fifty" Book Here: Website: http://summersolsticepublishing.com/ Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/Faith-Favor-Discovering-Family-Fifty/dp/1735820105/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=TMDX3DYPPGKD&keywords=quaites&qid=1652152082&sprefix=quaites%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-3 FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/faithandfavorbook Key Topics Covered: 0:00 - Introduction 2:11 - Being Adoptive to a Black Family 2:50 - Childhood & Racism 4:36 - Identity 5:24 - Location & Diversity 7:16 - The Trauma of Being Black Vs. An Adoptee 8:27 - Faith Inspired Faith & Favor Book 12:15 - More Details About Adoption 13:53 - Times of Being Tested by God 16:57 - Going Back To Korea & Searching for Birth Family 27:23 - Trying to Find Birth Mother in Korea 28:28 - Reunion with Birth Father 30:49 - Continuing Story with Birth Mother Search 37:58 - Relating with Adoptees Being Black & Asian 39:32 - More Information about Birth Father Reunion & Family 45:15 - Power of Positivity, Mental Strength & Advice 48:56 - Opinion & Advice on Resolving Racism, Black Lives Matter, & Police Brutality 56:00 - Why Does Evil Exist? 58:00 - Managing Emotions of Adoption & Reunion 1:02:00 - The Writing Process 1:06:00 - Social Media Links 1:07:00 - Self Publishing & Future Endeavors 1:09:00 - Conclusion & Private Investigation - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/MXt2s1BTtl8 ~ KONNECT with our KADS: Li Quaites FaceBook: https//www.facebook.com/lquaites Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lisaquaites Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lisaquaites ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at: [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~~~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories 2uo7rax: Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.

Meet Dr. Byung Kuk Cho who was an amazing pediatrician and humanitarian who served orphans and adoptees post Korean War. This interview discusses and helps promote Dr. Cho's memoires of the horrors, and realities of war along with hope, willing serving others that brought change to orphans and adoptees. This interview also brings about the ever important discussion about the adoption politics amongst adoptees which became known as an industry and where we became the inevitable collateral of Korea's impoverished and war torn history. Whatever side you may find yourself on, this is an interview you do not want to miss and we hope to educate and bring knowledge about the inevitable situation. Buy: "Before Adoption... There Was Dr. Cho" Book Here: http://www.theadopteegroup.org/tag-bookstore/p/before-adoptionthere-was-dr-cho Key Topics Covered: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - How the Book Came To Be & About Dr. Cho & Meeting Her 7:40 - The Importance of Dr. Cho 14:43 - Why Adoption Came To Be in Korea, Dr. Cho's Thoughts &  Perspectives 20:20 - Book Editing Process & Parts 25:30 - Dr. Cho's More Detailed Perspective on Adoption 28:07 - Why There Were so Many Babies Left Behind 30:01 - Korean Cultural Discriminatory Practices Against Birth Mothers Out 34:27 - Illustrator of Book 35:56 - Thoughts About Meeting Dr. Cho & Wishes 39:00 - Proceeds Goes to Ilsan Town Coats 39:50 - Where to Buy the Book & Price 41:00 - Special Thanks - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/LjEgM8OqVJA ~ KAD Businesses: The Adoptee Group:  Website: http://www.theadopteegroup.org FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/TheAdopteeGroup An Adoptee's Guide to Korea FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/AdopteeGuideToKorea KAD Village: Website: http://www.KADVillage.com FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kadvillage FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/612176773123936 KONNECT with our KADS Jodi Gill: Email: [email protected] Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/jodi.gill.14 GiDE USA: https://www.gideusa.com/ Sara Salansky:  [email protected] ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~~~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.

Korean Adoptee Stories is excited to re-release Jennifer Werth's Interview. This is a poignant tale of the adoptee experience that many may relate to. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself to us!  The Adoptee Group Links:  Web Page: http://www.theadopteegroup.org FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/TheAdopteeGroup An Adoptee's Guide to Korea FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/AdopteeGuideToKorea Key Topics Covered: 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Birth Information 1:50 - Adoptive Family 2:20 - Challenges & Coping 3:50 - Childhood & Introduction to Korean Culture 7:23 - Travelling to Korea & Experience 9:14 - Searching for Birth Family 10:42 - Emotional Moment Reminiscing about Birth Mother 11:30 - Advice for Adoptees 13:25 - Connection to Korea 14:45 - Transformation & Afterthoughts 15:38 - End Credits - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/U-TMt3ZAGJo ~ KONNECT with our KADS: Jennifer Werth: Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/jen.bellows.werth ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~~~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories 2uo7rax: Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.

KADStories.com most viewed video is our birth family reunion 2018 montage with almost 30,000 views. However many people insisted they would like to have more context so to celebrate our Fourth Anniversary of our Birth Family Reunion to South Korea during the Pyeong Chang 2018 we produced this never before seen footage explanation and reaction documentary for you all! This was a two month project and with the help of Lily Gal and her translations we hope you enjoy this very lengthy excursion!   ~ YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I ~ RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) ~ KONNECT with our KADS: Travis Balitz: Business: Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz Music: 2uo7rax: Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax REALGroupStation: Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist 2uo12iano: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano Art: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis - Kyle Balitz: Business: Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz Interviews: Korean Adoptee Stories: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441 Alt: [email protected] http://www.kadstories.com http://www.koreanadopteestories.com ~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.

Woo Ae Yi is back to be interviewed by KADStories.com to promote her new film: "The Red Thread of Fate," which is a romantic, based off a book she also had written. And is a story that focuses on Zarah, an adopted young woman coming into her own through self-discovery and the emotional complexities of romantic relationships. In Red Thread of Fate, an optimistic college graduate meets her dream older Asian man, but she is in a relationship with a jealous millennial man who finds out about the affair.  This is also the first time we are joined with our guest host Lily Gal, who is a KAD, a MN Native, mother of three who currently resides in Texas and whom we connected through an adoptee event! Please welcome her and she will likely be a face that will show up more frequently for KADStories.com Key Topics Covered: 1:02 - Personal Background 2:43 - "The Red Thread of Fate" Premise 4:06 - The Creation of Zarah & Her Challenges 5:21 - Cast & Crew 8:05 - Importance of Adoptee Involvement 8:40 - Writing Process 11:50 - Challenges of Producing Films 15:00 - Set Location 15:40 - Characters of Film 16:22 - Purpose of Film 17:30 - Age Gap Relationships 18:42 - Budget, Roles to Be Filled & Sponsorships 20:42 - Comparables 22:13 - Biography of Woo Ae Yi 22:42 - Real Life vs Fiction 24:40 - Relationship & Representation 26:00 - Codependency & Love Addiction 27:40 - Advice for Overcoming Codependency 32:30 - Catharsis of Creating Film 33:50 - Criticism & Passion of the Arts 35:30 - More Advice for Overcoming Codependency 37:30 - Web site & Conclusion - YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here: https://youtu.be/J3LEM4yZDiM ~ Red Thread of Fate: Web site: http://redthreadoffate.weebly.com Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/redthreadoffate/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/RToFfilm IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt15106154 - KONNECT with our KADS: Woo Ae Yi: Links: https://linktr.ee/yiwooae Web site: http://www.yiwooae.com/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12742116/ ~~~ Interested in sharing your story? Contact us at:  [email protected] Tel: 1-651-491-8441 Alt: [email protected] ~~~ LINKS: Korean Adoptee Stories: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories Portfolio: http://www.TravisBalitz.com http://www.KyleBalitz.com © 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.