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TAAF Staff Picks: Jenny Kim

Lakshmi Hutchinson
January 29, 2026

It's time to hear from another TAAF Staffer on their recommendations for music, travel, AAPI small businesses, and more!

Tell us what you do at TAAF, and where you’re based.

I'm the Video Content Editor at TAAF and I'm based in New Jersey.

Jenny at the Sundance Festival with TAAF.

What films or TV shows are you excited about right now?

A TV show I just binged recently is the Netflix show His & Hers. You follow this couple’s journey in uncovering this murder in their small town. Plenty of twists and turns to get you hooked!

Do you have a favorite book or author you're reading?

My favorite book I’ve read is The Art of Racing in the Rain.

What song is on repeat on your playlist?

"Heat" by Tove Lo and SG Lewis.

What's your top travel destination or bucket list vacation?

I would love to visit the place where my parents grew up. They are from Yeongdo-gu, an island district in Busan, South Korea. It would be a dream to visit and see the places they talked about growing up. I will make it happen!

Any local AANHPI owned restaurants or small businesses that you recommend?

If you are in the greater Philadelphia region, I recommend Chatayee Thai. I live outside of Philly and this restaurant is always a great place to have a lowkey meal with high key flavor.

Stay tuned for picks from another TAAF staffer next month!