Michelle Zauner - Paying Homage to Her Korean Heritage & Processing Her Mom’s Death | The Daily Show

[@yeonitoki]

my name is Michelle, and im 18 years old and ethnically korean, but was raised in many countries that built me into who I am today. as I am writing this my dad is in a coma for a year and a half and I celebrate my first holidays without him. doctors say he won't wake up. Michelle Zauner thank you so much for writing this novel, I spent hours crying, feeling, and grieving over your words and experiences, im sorry for the amount of pain and sadness you must have went through yet I am grateful for your words and you. I remember my childhood and my dad through food, I remember his nagging and I remember his careful words. sometimes when I dont feel loved by my father, I think back to your novel and remember that love comes in many forms and my dad just showed his love through putting more rice into my bowl, taking me to his favorite kimchijigae jib, cutting the samgyeopsal on the grill into smaller pieces (and making it crispier) for me - just the way I like it. I celebrate him, and now I'm wanting to hug my mom and thank her for everything. now I understand that love comes from more than 사랑해, but more from his actions. thank you Michelle Zauner. I love you dad and mom

[@benjaminbarretto8744]

This was so sweet. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@ludmilllli]

This is beautiful and heartbreaking! Sending you lots of strength!

[@yousefkaldany2779]

This is really personal and I love it. I’d like to read Michelle’s book some time

[@mjulius1795]

Blessings to you. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidstankiewicz5834]

These are human beings. So refreshing to hear thoughtful people speak thoughtfully with one another.

[@westcoastkidd17]

She's so well-spoken and articulate.

[@artak4890]

well you could tell that by reading her book as well

[@QuillHawkPublishing]

As Vietnamese American author who writes stories of trauma I can relate. Michelle’s book has me crying in the first five minutes of reading. Thank you Trevor for this interview. I’m a fan of yours and Michelle’s so it’s beautiful to have you both together in one savory morsel of entertainment.

[@iamyoonis]

The book is amazing and captured so much of unspeakable and unspoken things about life. Michelle, thank you for this gift even though it did surprise me with hysterical tears in the corner of the hospital parking lot at 6AM.

[@ginapino2857]

This book is my favorite book I’ve read in recent years! I sobbed through the whole book. It’s beautifully written filled with personal memories of her mom, childhood, loss, grief, life etc.

[@DannyHauger]

So glad I discovered the book, and the music, better late than never, and best now for my own musical desire to develop.

[@kris10g737]

My mom is currently dying of Alzheimer's and it has been a long, arduous, and extremely painful journey. We also had a very fraught relationship for years and have been going through a similar healing process to what she is talking about here. I have always felt really connected to JB's music, but never really fully understood why until now. Wow. I have to read this book.

[@lingding77]

Watching this I remembered how much I loved Trevor's book as well. a discussion between two beautiful writers with two unique voices, if you will. Wonderful.

[@jacksonthedoggy]

Both of their books are so beautiful 😍

[@teenytinytoons]

Trevor's book was incredible and i can't wait to read Michelle's

[@Overthought7]

"Grief is a pact we make with love". Not Nick Cave's exact words but arguably more eloquent!

[@eanderson1974]

I so recommend Crying in H Mart. Easily my favorite book of 2021. Can hardly wait for Michelle's new album to come out next month.

[@jeffrey7737]

Half white half Korean woman names an American band japanese breakfast.....so many layers

[@kimlau3929]

Free publicity for HMart, lol. They really should give MIchelle free shopping spree for life.

[@mv2537]

FOR LIFE lol

[@thomasmills339]

Everything in life doesn't have to be transactional. What's wrong with you?

[@JC-bs5pd]

@@thomasmills339 it was a casual comment, not meant to be taken seriously. what’s wrong with you?

[@DianeLee999]

I am gratified by your connection to artists of all kinds, and the way you honor their journey, Trevor. Thank you for this gift. 💜😷

[@arcturionblade1077]

Michelle Zauner on the Daily Show. She's made it!

[@BHallBrowser]

Amen!

[@mike325ci]

...and Jimmy Fallon too, where she actually sang her song "Jimmy Fallon Big" lol. *clap clap*

[@Ninadewolf]

Trevor, please turn the volume of your audio up! Itt is so much quieter then any other show on YT and in comparison to the ads. I'm constantly turning the column up on my end just to blow up my ears when a commercial comes up.

[@jameskim2037]

What a beautiful interview. Love both of you guys. Michelle wish you the best in your endeavour.

[@cherifinkbiner8393]

What a lovely young woman. Thank you for this Trevor!!!

[@jacksonthedoggy]

I loved this book so much. It’s one that will be with me the rest of my life. Thank you Michelle. ❤️

[@aklevin]

The book hits too close to home for me at the moment but I hope to one day be in a better place emotionally that I can buy and read it!

[@MotswanaTota-012]

Man Michelle is really blowing up. So proud of her and her beautiful work❤

[@smm9030]

Great interview i would say one of your best work. Great, powerful, and positive question that we all search for insight on!!!! I hope you keep this format in KZbin just unplug even when you go back to the studio.

[@Dorkievietboi]

I met her after she played at a record shop in Austin, such a lovely person.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Nice

[@lillypatience]

I have no idea who she is and I have never heard of her band, but she seems really likeable. I found her book on Audible and got it. 😍

[@kt-ir8yd]

Would recommend watching her npr tiny desk concert!

[@lillypatience]

@@kt-ir8yd thank you

[@lillypatience]

Just want to update: I finally got to Michelle’s book and it’s awesome, heartwarming, and painfully truthful. The benefit of listening to the author narrate is you literally hear the story as they want it to be told. You can hear when she gets emotional as she speaks about her mom. I still don’t know any of her band’s songs but as an author she is a very talented storyteller.

[@dee_dee_place]

It's a shame that young people today don't feel like they bring something to the table with their backgrounds. I grew up in NYC, BKLYN, & my neighborhood was totally mixed. We celebrated each other's backgrounds & yet we were one family, one community; each of us had worth & belonged.

[@Anqi1984]

Thanks for your honesty and boldness, you give me lots of courage and inspiration through your music and your story. Hope you have a nice journey in Korea, and looking forward to seeing your new album and book.

[@BHallBrowser]

I'm on the wait list on my Library's audibook. Current time estimate "several months." I had no idea the book was so popular. Happy for Michelle Z!!!!!

[@kshinokevin]

This is Awesome ! I heard about (musician/director/author) Michelle Zauner's "Crying in H-Mart" book, because of award-winning journalist/producer Lisa Ling's new HBO Max series, "Take Out."

[@cravidana1182]

I want to read it so bad. Congratulations 🎊. It gives me hope to keep writing.

[@callibor3119]

Woah! She's an Oregonian and I haven't heard of her until now. Wow. That's awesome.

[@vojake100]

I love you Michelle. I saw you live in Pasadena. Small venue but had the time of my life. Many times we go through culture shocks when we lose something we should have valued more whilst we still had it. When I left México as a teenager... boy... my entire world crashed and I looked for ways to cope with it. Reading history, learning about cuisine, culture... it healed me in a sense but it also left a void in my heart because I can't go back to where I left from.

[@caelmack]

I had forgotten my childhood memories of H Mart. This one made me cry.

[@jerryyoua9495]

What a great interview and Michelle is so articulate and elegant.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@beatpirate8]

Great interview! I liked the questions!

[@msmeraglia]

yesss, so excited for the Sable OST.

[@jessyjkn]

She is sooooo great!!!!

[@knightmarecityk]

I'm so sorry for your mom's passing. ❤

[@julieacharyaray]

She speaks so well!!!!

[@delmicortave]

I love that quote "grief is the path you make for love"

[@elliotchung]

So proud of you. And thank you.

[@snab7912]

I need to read crying in h mart asap!!!

[@jonathanbarnes3792]

For some reason I really enjoy her yellow wall. I think I want my own yellow wall

[@hbanana7]

Growing up in US, H Mart wasn't a thing yet. We had small, hole in the wall family owned stores that sold odd and familiar items. It was always a long drive to get there. I remember growing up with a lot of shame bc I was the only Asian in school. It seems with more representation on screen and so on, it would be easier being an Asian in US. I'd love to know the current struggles of Asian American kids.

[@bladedesoul]

Can't wait to see her in LA in October

[@MagiczzLilGoose]

Ayyy lessgo

[@debalways]

see u there !!

[@derricknarcisse5012]

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[@derricknarcisse5012]

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[@derricknarcisse5012]

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[@kneiwoa]

great interview

[@lizagracetormento4388]

whoa Trevor and Michelle 😍

[@ronbzoom8531]

And here I thought I was the only one picking up on this. Those crazy kids need to get together and go on a date.

[@kallen868]

@@ronbzoom8531 I have a feeling Minka Kelly wouId object!😉

[@ronbzoom8531]

@@kallen868 Okay okay, it was just a thought. 😜

[@peterkimcpams9385]

Trevor is so bright!!!

[@francinelaveau5715]

Sweet photo with her mom😚

[@amaniamiller]

H Mart!

[@maddy624]

love u michelle 💛

[@dwooupy]

i love her

[@acme.videos]

Beautiful young lady and sweet story. 🙏❤️

[@marcwilliams2870]

Soju, Korean Barbecue and Seafood Pancake. I, yeah also one of my best friends in the world, the 1 and only Eric Cho.

[@davidmiyamoto8928]

I am surprised she doesn't mention the fact that when she was younger she had said she felt like she needed to not embrace her asian culture at all avoiding the subject. That would be a stronger story. I imagine it would be in the book. To have shame of being asian and overcoming her self image. If you like her music you will love Fazerdaze from New Zealand. She is half indonesian and half English via England. Amelia Murray from Fazerdaze is amazing. You won't regret it. Try her sophmore album first. She is real and doesn't have any sense of being a parody of herself .

[@michaelkgrantj]

I love H Mart. I have no idea why. It's just a cool store.

[@julielin8598]

Escape from the single ethnic aisle

[@volfaninmi4370]

Crying in H Mart made me cry for the loss of my mother.

[@mjulius1795]

Great book and story！

[@motherswhoempowerothermoth3272]

Hey, Awesome Michelle

[@catherinepraus8635]

Hey hey hey shout out from Eugene Oregon here super cool😊😉

[@amyhariton3391]

Really liked the book

[@briannguyen1644]

I love this

[@user-ns9ct9ql3h]

Trevor's afro is growing faster than his fame

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

famo fro

[@minsub417]

Jimmy Fallon Big and Trevor Noah Big

[@tylerhackner9731]

✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@Ed-mq3fu]

....🤯🏆

[@debbieferguson7906]

I lnow your dad michelle❤

[@jeffclimbs]

Why is your mic always quieter than your guests and other content? Maybe change the gain?

[@goldidoks-]

Wow :’)

[@lilacrose5266]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@moonnugget4598]

🥺🙌🏾 You guys (writing team) asked really great questions. I would LOVE to see you interview #BTS 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@roryjones7689]

🥰

[@Ed-mq3fu]

....🤯

[@choisean2345]

So how did her mother die though?

[@eanderson1974]

Cancer.

[@teddymoon3744]

make a movie. there is a lot in that girls future!

[@cinnjotime]

U can still be an American & be proud of your roots

[@PWNINSWAGMASTER]

Hey Noah, with regard to your question about how much you should retaliate back if someone inferior to you attacks you. My answer is: On an international level, with just as much power as your opposer typically.

[@theandyreactions9620]

Trevor’s laugh gets more and more awkward every month that goes by that he hasn’t left his house.

[@notredamedeimmaculeeecoule6565]

she's not wrong. my grandfather shook off all French and it's easily my biggest dishonor. if he had kept it, and my dad had kept it, i wouldn't be sitting here with yellow fever. i'd be acting on, with French subtitles.

[@felicianomusic]

oof I feel this

[@kt-ir8yd]

J brekkie 💛💛

[@rgwak]

Jajangmyeon or jjampong? Choose wisely.

[@k.a.7534]

JBREKKIE!!!

[@Ed-mq3fu]

I believe everything the cowards say. In no way, shape or form do their attempts to get me off the internet everyday for the last 2 years undermine their sentiment that I don't matter even of that can't outright say what they mean.

[@eatmoremusic3650]

JBrekkkieeeee

[@johnorosz7477]

Reality Winner became that head on a pike. A heartbreaking - and infuriating - new documentary about how the Trump Justice Department went after her reinforced my long-held belief that, although her prison term is due to end in November, it’s high time for our government to set Winner free. The centerpiece of “United States vs. Reality Winner” is an appalling audio recording that the filmmakers obtained through a Freedom of Information request. We hear the voices of the FBI agents who blindsided her, failing to inform her of her Miranda rights. This was in the wake of James B. Comey’s promise to President Donald Trump that he’d pursue those who gave inside information to the media, according to the former FBI director’s own memo about a February 2017 meeting in the Oval Office. “I said I was eager to find leakers and would like to nail one to the door as a message,” Comey wrote. “I said something about it being difficult and he replied that we need to go after the reporters.” He went on: “I said something about the value of putting a head on a pike as a message.” “She was the first whistleblower of the Trump era, and she was easy to go after: a young nobody,” said James Risen, the highly respected investigative reporter who heads the Press Freedom Defense Fund. Like the Intercept, it is part of First Look Media, which has paid Winner’s legal bills. Laura Poitras says she’s been fired by First Look Media over Reality Winner controversy. Now she’s questioning the company’s integrity. As Risen noted, high-level government officials who leak classified information are likely to get off with a slap on the wrist. Case in point: David Petraeus, the former CIA director who disclosed reams of classified information to his biographer and former lover Paula Broadwell and later lied to investigators about it. In 2015, he was punished only with probation and a fine. “But low-level ones get the book thrown at them,” Risen told me. He sees what happened to Winner as “all of a piece” with recent developments in the intersecting worlds of national security and the press. One was last week’s troubling news that the Trump Justice Department secretly obtained Washington Post journalists’ phone records and tried to get email records related to their reporting on Russia’s role in the 2016 election. Another was a federal judge’s accusation last week that then-Attorney General William P. Barr misled the court and public about how he decided that Trump should not be charged with obstructing special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s Russia investigation. “These are all connected,” Risen told me. “The administration’s number one priority was to deny that Trump was elected with the help of Russia.” Trump did speak in support of Winner once, calling her sentence “so unfair,” but this was just another way of needling then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whom he later fired. What he didn’t do was include Winner in his 2020 pardons, instead favoring dozens of corrupt politicians and criminal business executives - and even the four mercenaries convicted of murdering Iraqi civilians in 2007.

[@waybach]

Crying in Assi

[@Ed-mq3fu]

The cowards can't admit when they've lost... that would require humility and the ability to accept reality. The cowards can't admit nothing that ever done holds up in reality, and the cowards won't admit, but they don't know what humility is. Do you cowards...

[@PureWater-w7c]

Why is that man from elevation church's seats empty? Have they found the truth? Is he the one that wants to sneak into the feast?

[@bufunga]

Theres still a lot of Korean-japanese animosity. She just feed into the hype, im sure she passed herself as one as well.

[@jeffrey7737]

You might be correct...the american and half white in her made name the band japanese breakfast......over time now that Korea is cool....I'm Korean.....notice she said I NOT am mixed ....she said I'm Korean

[@bufunga]

@@jeffrey7737 yeah but you cant escape the way you look. Wait, she did.

[@jeffrey7737]

@@bufunga she said she ignore her Korean side for sometime

[@bufunga]

@@jeffrey7737 YEAH! I get that.

[@arcturionblade1077]

I didn't get that sense at all. Michelle even explained that the name Japanese Breakfast was just a nonsense "Engrish" combo of words that sounded silly and kitschy.

[@johnneisler6552]

The word Jubilee originated in Israel read the Bible

[@Ed-mq3fu]

10th

[@JJ-yu6og]

Is everyone going to ignore that Michelle is biracial? Her father is White. Her mother was Korean.

[@norahsmith3320]

The book includes her white father who is still alive and was widowed by her mother. This book is about coming to terms with her stay at home mothers life and death.

[@foxandscout]

Maybe because racism has always forced people to identify with the non-white 1/2. (Or 1/4; or less: whatever the genetic accident made you Look like.) We can go back a thousand years, or to recent times to point out racism. The one-drop rule in the Jim Crow south (one drop of black blood makes you black, and therefor inferior), or the “hypo-descent rule," meaning that racially mixed persons are assigned the status of the subordinate group. No one calls Barack Obama or Alycia Keyes, for example, half black. No one chooses to call them white either, because they don’t appear white. With these two, both were raised by a white mother and had an absentee black father. Maybe if our society ever reaches a place of racial harmony, people won’t have to fight for the right to be proud of anything others judge as “less than.” That being said, in this case, we the audience are reacting to an artist and author who chose to share about her grief of watching- while caregiving-her Korean mother die. She shared her personal experiences which includes the Korean food her mom cooked throughout her childhood and the emotions those memories triggered. Her father isn’t left out of the narrative, he just isn’t the focal point. Are you criticizing her book for not being more inclusive of her dad? I’m so curious why this thought would even occur to you, that people aren’t commenting about her white father.

[@FLOODOFSINS]

I'd rather be Asian than black

[@PFULMTL]

I'd rather be a corgi.

[@TA-fm1nq]

I rather just be me, myself and I ♥️

[@cinnjotime]

Let’s not start trouble

[@sheilameyers152]

There’s no comparison!

[@marquisstukes2376]

What is this comment 😮