What if the future of K-pop is shaped by AI and younger idols pushing the boundaries of performance? Join us in this episode of 1000 Gurus as we explore this and more with the incredibly talented Cat, a multifaceted artist and influencer in the K-pop, cosplay, and content creation spheres. Cat takes us on a journey from her initial fascination with KPOP, all the way to her current role as a model, artist, and founder of the performance team Aurora. Along the way, she shares her personal challenges, including navigating her diverse passions and offers insights into the evolution and increasing commercialization of K-pop.

Moreover, we discuss the importance of authenticity in content creation and building a following.

Switching gears, we tackle issues of Asian American advocacy and representation, particularly within the cosplay community. Cat passionately speaks about the misuse of the term ABG (Asian Baby Girl) and the need for more visibility for underrepresented Southeast Asian groups. We also reflect on the joy of creative freedom, the value of supportive parenting, and the pursuit of happiness beyond traditional career aspirations. This episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights, personal stories, and thought-provoking discussions.

Guest Bio:
Cat is a model, cosplayer, artist, content creator, life enjoyer, and most importantly, she's just a girl. She is the founder and director of a performance team called Aurora where they do both dance and vocal covers. She's been very active in many communities such as the KPOP community, photography community, Anime community, and so on. Often considered a jack of all traits, she wears many hats and will pursue anything that peaks her interests; turns out it was undiagnosed ADHD.

IG: @pinkstellaire
TikTok: @pinkstellaire
Aurora (performance team): @aurora.team

Resources/Links:
Wonder Girls
Taeyang - Where You At (MV)
Cat’s viral Ballroom video
"Bite Me" Throuple video
Cat’s ABG discourse video
Cat's "no idea what I'm going to do with my life" video
Didi (film)
Naval Ravikant (investor/entrepreneur)
Paris is Burning (documentary)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.

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