Grace she/her/hers

Born in 2003

Grace was born and raised in Northern Virginia in a highly Korean populated city. Although most Korean Americans have their English name as their first name, her full name is Chaewon Grace Kim. Grace was raised in an immigrant family where her parents came to the states in their 20s. Through this, she preserved her Korean language and culture at home as she learned English and American culture at school. She has always been more “Korean” than her fellow Korean Americans and more “American” compared to her FOB (fresh off the boat) friends. Although Grace does not fit into either of the two categories, she finds herself more culturally rich and aware. Just like fusion foods, her personality brings out the best of both cultures.