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Michelle Kim shares interests in virtual idols, a Russian teacher's struggle, and a comedian's series

This article highlights three distinct cultural interests of Michelle Kim, an editorial fellow at MIT Technology Review. She discusses the virtual K-pop group Isegye Idol, which resonates with Gen Z South Koreans seeking online community. Kim also touches upon the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," detailing a Russian teacher's struggle with changing patriotic curricula. Finally, she praises James Acaster's Netflix miniseries "Repertoire" for its unique comedic exploration of relationships and identity. AI

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 · Michelle Kim ·

    3 things Michelle Kim is into right now

    Isegye Idol If you thought K-pop was weird, virtual idols—humans who perform as anime-style digital characters via motion capture—will blow your mind. My favorite is a girl group called Isegye Idol, created by Woowakgood, a Korean VTuber (a streamer who likewise performs as a dig…