Jia Kang

Location

Baltimore, Maryland

School

Duke University, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Expertise

Hollywood movies & TV, Korean TV, Celebrity News

Jia has nurtured her writing, editing, and proofreading skills through positions in publishing and project management.
Through her experiences in translating articles about Korean entertainment, Jia has become an expert in the ever-growing interest in the U.S. in regards to Korean TV shows, movies, and music.
Jia's varied professional experiences, as well as her language and film education, have given her the versatility to be able to write about any topic and in any genre.

Experience

Jia is a writer, editor, and Korean to English translator. After years of working in corporate America, she decided to finally pursue her dream of becoming a freelancer and is currently a web stories writer for Looper. She specializes in entertainment, both Hollywood and Korean, and especially loves to cover nostalgic TV shows, film history, and soap operas.

Education

Jia graduated from Duke University with a double major in English and Cultural Anthropology. She also received a Film/Video/Digital Certificate and did a semester in the "Duke in L.A. program" where she took film classes at USC and interned for a film & television producer.

The List Editorial Policies

The List's lifestyle content is created by an authoritative collaboration of editors, writers, and experts representing the ever-evolving world of style, beauty, wellness, relationships, entertainment, and more.

Enhanced by our trusted experts and writer knowledge, The List's editorial staff regularly assess our coverage to ensure that it is accurate, comprehensive and inclusive. Complete information on our editorial process available here.