MEET THE TEAM

TMU K-POP exists to create a comfy and inclusive environment where students can share their love for Korean Pop. But it doesn't end there. From Korean dramas to Korean food and culture, TMU K-POP has a space for you. Come join one of our upcoming events to find your next best friend!

PRESIDENT

Jenny jiang

I have been a K-pop fan since 2013 and once I was introduced to the club, I went to all the events hosted and met so many of the execs and became friends there. Once I decided on joining the team, I felt like I was home and welcomed into this safe space where I can be myself. This club and the team have made a deep impact on my daily life, and couldn't have asked for more :)

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Sulli, Stray Kids, NewJeans, Mamamoo

Favourite Food(s)

Gamjatang, Ramyun, Tteobokki, Army Stew

Vice PRESIDENT

Selina Chea

Coming into university, I've always known about TMU K-POP and I've always wanted to join because I wanted to make more friends that were also into K-POP and also plan and host events relating to K-POP and build a safe community where we can all share our passion for K-POP without being judged. When I saw the hiring post back in first year, I was so quick to apply and I'm so glad I did because I ended up meeting so many people that are like family to me now <3

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Stray Kids, The Boyz, TWICE, GOT7

Favourite Food(s)

Gimbap, Bibimbap, Tteokbokki

admin team

Internal/External Affairs

Mariha Waseem

I got into Kpop back in 2018 and at that time i didn't have many friends that shared the same interest in K-pop as I did. I didn't really tell anyone that i listened to k-pop. When I came to TMU and heard about TMU K-POP I wanted to join it right away because i wanted to make new friends that shared the same interest as me and have some fun memories and experiences. I also wanted to be more involved in the uni student life and what could better then joining TMU K-POP. :))

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Ateez, Stray Kids, Twice, P1Harmony, TXT, BP

Favourite Food(s)

Tteokbokki, Korean corn dog, korean fried chicken, Ramen, Jajangmyeon

Directors

mARKETING

Chantal Huang

I've liked k-pop since elementary school, majority of my playlist are Korean songs. Midway into university I wanted to get involved and make some friends who shared similar interests, so I applied for a position with the group. A year later, I'm happy to be able to call people in this team my friends!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, ITZY, Taeyeon, Sweet the Kid, Jimmy Brown

Favourite Food(s)

Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Instant Ramen, Rose Tteokbokki, Dalgona Coffee, Croffle

ux design

sHREYA rUDRAPATNA

For the longest time, I had trouble finding people who listen to kpop as much as I do, finding friends with similar interests was something I always strived for. Once the pandemic hit, it was extremely difficult to find friends until I stumbled upon these amazing people. Working with them so far has been super fun and enjoyable!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, EXO, NCT127, GOT7, DEAN, Crush, Red Velvet, DPR IAN, Jimmy Brown, DVWN, Colde, NewJeans

Favourite Food(s)

Tteokbokki, Korean Corn Dog, Korean Fried Chicken

gRAPHIC dESIGN

jIAN cHI

I was obsessed with BTS back in high school with a group of friends but after we went our separate ways for university and COVID hit I didn't really have anyone to fangirl over it with so I search for a university Korean culture/music student group. Honestly the main reason was because their Instagram rebrand looked sick.

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, TXT, ENHYPEN, IU, Dreamcatcher

Favourite Food(s)

Spicy Tofu Soup, KBBQ, Samanco

dANCE

SANDY tu

I've been into K-POP since 2016 after I watched Twice "Like Ooh Ahh!", Ever since then, I've been into dancing. I did lots of dancing as a hobby and even led my high school's dance crew. Later I came to TMU and found out about TMU-KPOP. I went to their events and the team seemed so fun and a great way to connect with other K-POP fans. When their hiring opened, I was so excited that they were hiring for the dance team! I am now a dance associate. I now also do marketing activities as a marketing associate! This club is so much fun and I've made so many amazing friends <3

Favourite Groups/Soloists

EXO, ITZY, IVE, TWICE, any girl groups in general

Favourite Food(s)

Yangnyum Chicken, Korean Corn Dogs, Tteokbokki, Kimbap, Bingsu

cOMMUNITY eNGAGEMENTS

I didn't have a lot of friends who were into kpop in high-school, so I joined TMU K-POP to make new friends and connect through kpop and korean culture. TMU K-POP is where I made the best connections and closest friends in my post-secondary years so far :)

Favourite Groups/Soloists

Shuhua, Itzy, Twice, BTS, Day6, Enhyphen

Favourite Food(s)

Bibimbap, Samgyeopsal

Jeramie-Anne Vitto

Events

I wanted a place to meet other people that also had the similar interests while also creating a space that would feel welcoming. What I got after joining? An exec team: family that keeps growing and is irreplaceable ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ♡

Favourite Groups/Soloists

Mamamoo, BTS, SEVENTEEN, DPR Ian, DPR Live, Loco, CL, DEAN, CAMO, Junny

Favourite Food(s)

Tteokbokki, Kimchi Jjigae

Alison (ally) au

Finance

I didn't find out about TMU KPOP until my 2nd year and decided to apply. I have been interested in KPOP and Kdramas since middle school and was excited to join a community of people that had the same interest as me! :)

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, TXT, Enhypen, New Jeans, Seventeen, NCT

Favourite Food(s)

Tteokbokki, Ramen, Korean Corn Dogs

NicHole Li

executives

EVENTS TEAM

associate

REBECCA KUNG

I first got into Kpop in 2016 after listening to Gfriend Rough and learning the dance with my childhood best friend. Since then, I started falling in love with Kpop and I began stanning groups like BTS, Twice, Red Velvet, etc. After attending the events hosted by TMU kpop, I saw how fun and welcoming the atmosphere was and I wanted to be apart of a club like that. So, when I saw they were hiring for new associates I knew I had to apply! It was a great opportunity to make friends who share the same interests and join a supportive and positive community. :)

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Gidle, LE SSERAFIM, IU, Got7, Twice, Red Velvet, IVE

Favourite Food(s)

Gimbap, Kimchi Pancakes :)

associate

Allison Cruise

Since spending the first two years of uni online, I really wanted to be a part of a team that does fun and engaging events where I can make some friends with similar interests! TMU KPop was the perfect place as it combines so many of my passions and has such an active team that is willing to always go above and beyond. By being here I hope to meet a lot of new people, make some longtime friendships, and put on some incredible events! ◝(ᵔᵕᵔ)◜˖⁺‧₊˚♡˚₊‧⁺˖

Favourite Groups/Soloists

DEAN, STAYC, LE SSERRAFIM, B.I., BTS, Chung Ha, Bibi

Favourite Food(s)

Bingsu!!!! <3333

associate

Mahreen fatima

I got into Kpop back in 2018 and at that time i didn't have many friends that shared the same interest in K-pop as I did. I didn't really tell anyone that i listened to k-pop. When I came to TMU and heard about TMU K-POP I wanted to join it right away because i wanted to make new friends that shared the same interest as me and have some fun memories and experiences. I also wanted to be more involved in the uni student life and what could better then joining TMU K-POP. :))

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Ateez, Stray Kids, Twice, P1Harmony, TXT, BP

Favourite Food(s)

Tteokbokki, Korean corn dog, korean fried chicken, Ramen, Jajangmyeon

associate

SHANNON YU

I knew from day one that I wanted to be a part of a community that were incredibly passionate about K-pop and all things Korean. I enjoyed the events that were executed by TMU K-POP and figured I wanted to be a part of events! At the end of the day, this community turned into a family like no other ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა <3

Favourite Groups/Soloists

Blackpink, Mamamoo, EXO, BTS, ITZY, IU, IVE, TWICE, KARD

Favourite Food(s)

Korean Corn Dogs, Korean Fried Chicken, Tteokbokki

associate

Stephany Chen

I started listening to K-POP really early because my lovely cousin showed me SHINee's MVs! Since then, I had been listening to K-POP and enjoying the music as it progressively grows popular. I know that people have their preferences, but at the end of the day- music is music. K-POP is great, regardless of what other people say. That's how I managed to meet and make many friends hehe!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

SVT, BTS, NCT, TXT, Kiss of Life

Favourite Food(s)

BINGSUUUUUUUU

graphic design TEAM

associate

madeleine (MADDIE) YUNG

K-pop is an outlet where I can escape from reality and in joining TMU K-POP they gave me an opportunity to have fun and be myself among others who enjoy the same music and Korean culture as I do. It's a safe space where I can geek about my fav artists' comebacks or fan girl about my bias' new Instagram post. I hope everyone has the chance to be a part of this lovely team because everyone is so cool. Let's go! Fighting!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

Stray Kids, BTS, TXT, ENHYPEN

Favourite Food(s)

Jajangmyeon, Soon tofu, Kimchi Fried Rice, Bulgogi *chef's kiss*

associate

SHREYA RUDRAPATNA

For the longest time, I had trouble finding people who listen to kpop as much as I do, finding friends with similar interests was something I always strived for. Once the pandemic hit, it was extremely difficult to find friends until I stumbled upon these amazing people. Working with them so far has been super fun and enjoyable!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, EXO, NCT127, GOT7, DEAN, Crush, Red Velvet, DPR IAN, Jimmy Brown, DVWN, Colde, NewJeans

Favourite Food(s)

Tteokbokki, Korean Corn Dog, Korean Fried Chicken

associate

Karin Petrosian

In high school, I never knew people who liked kpop as much as me and I felt like an outsider in that sense. I was excited to join the club because I was able to meet people who have the same interests to the same extent as me. I also haven't been a kpop fan for as long, so I wanted to be more involved in the kpop community in Toronto. I've crossed many paths with kpop over the years but it was only until 2022 that I became hooked on BTS and Enhypen, and from there I started learning new groups and have been obsessed since.

Favourite Groups/Soloists

SVT, ENHYPEN, TWICE, Le Sserafim, BTS, TXT, Stray Kids, aespa, YENA

Favourite Food(s)

Ramen, Dumplings, Bibimbap, Japchae

UX design TEAM

associate

Maya Ho

I started listening to K-POP really early because my lovely cousin showed me SHINee's MVs! Since then, I had been listening to K-POP and enjoying the music as it progressively grows popular. I know that people have their preferences, but at the end of the day- music is music. K-POP is great, regardless of what other people say. That's how I managed to meet and make many friends hehe!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, SVT, TXT, New Jeans, JUST B, Stray Kids

Favourite Food(s)

Samgyeopsal, Tteokbokki, Bibimbap, Japchae, Korean Fried Chicken

MARKETING TEAM

associate

ISHTA CHHABRA

I wanted to join because I really wanted to meet people who share the same interests as me. other than that, I think the club acts as a great opportunity to gain experience and networking. I hope to have a great time here!!!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

NCT, ATEEZ, DPR, The Rose

Favourite Food(s)

Corn Dogs, Ramen, Kimchi Fried Rice

associate

FAYE YANG

Since I got into K-pop & K-culture a few years ago, it has given me so many new experiences, community, happiness, and of course, lots of fun! Listening to your fav artist’s recent comeback and crying over the finale of the new k-drama is already fun by yourself, but it’s so much more fun singing your heart out with friends who are as excited as you are! I’m so happy to be a part of this wonderful team that loves the same things I do, everyone is so kind and welcoming <3 Lets go team! (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ·ﾟ

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, ATEEZ, IU, The Rose, TXT, Mamamoo

Favourite Food(s)

Samgyeopsal, Gamjatang, Tteokbokki, Korean Corn Dogs, Bingsu!!

associate

EM VU

I wanted to be part of a group that enjoys kpop as much as I do, where we can share interests and have fun experiences with the tmukpop community!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

The Boyz, NCT, EXO, SVT, Twice, WJSN, LOONA (OEC)

Favourite Food(s)

Korean chicken, Kimchi jjigae

associate

Pirashani Makentherakumar

I got into K-pop in the year of 2020 and it was the best choice I made! I really wanted to meet a bunch of people who share the same interests since half my friends judge me for liking K-pop and also find people that support groups and are passionate which is TmuK-pop!

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Seventeen, P1Harmony, The Rose, Gemini, Woodz

Favourite Food(s)

Bibimbap, Tteokbokki, Jajangmyeon, Ramyun

DANCE TEAM

associate

Johanne Balayon

I've always had a passion in dancing and during the pandemic, I grew to love the Korean entertainment from its dramas, fashion, food, and music. Just gave auditioning a try for TMU K-POP's dance team and I'm so glad I did. I found people who understood and shared the same love I have for the things and people I'm passionate in. I also found real good people I can call my friends, and now family. I'm so glad I get to do what I love with people who make me feel safe, capable, and happy. Really proud to be part of a team and home as incredible as TMUKPOP <3

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Kim Taehyung, Sam Kim, LeeHi, IU, Suzy, DEAN, BlackPink, TWICE, STAYC, LESERRAFILM, NewJeans, EXO

Favourite Food(s)

Bibimbap, Kimchi Ramen, Korean Corn Dogs, Samgyupsal, Tteokbokki, Beef Bulgogi Mandu

associate

IRENE YAM CHOu

Being introduced to kpop since 2015, I was always happy to share the things I enjoyed with the people around me. Combined with my enjoyment for dance, it was very easy for me to continuously seek environments to share kpop and TMUKPOP was somewhere I rapidly gravitated towards.

Favourite Groups/Soloists

The Boyz, NCT, Seventeen, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN

Favourite Food(s)

Buddae jjigae, rose tteokbokki, tteokkochi

associate

Jenny jiang

I have been a K-pop fan since 2013 and once I was introduced to the club, I went to all the events hosted and met so many of the execs and became friends there. Once I decided on joining the team, I felt like I was home and welcomed into this safe space where I can be myself. This club and the team have made a deep impact on my daily life, and couldn't have asked for more :)

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Sulli, Stray Kids, NewJeans, Mamamoo

Favourite Food(s)

Gamjatang, Ramyun, Tteobokki, Army Stew

associate

Selina Chea

Coming into university, I've always known about TMU K-POP and I've always wanted to join because I wanted to make more friends that were also into K-POP and also plan and host events relating to K-POP and build a safe community where we can all share our passion for K-POP without being judged. When I saw the hiring post back in first year, I was so quick to apply and I'm so glad I did because I ended up meeting so many people that are like family to me now <3

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, Stray Kids, The Boyz, TWICE, GOT7

Favourite Food(s)

Gimbap, Bibimbap, Tteokbokki

associate

Jessie Chen

At TMU K-POP I get to make friends with people who have similar interests and dance to jammies together :))

Favourite Groups/Soloists

aespa, LOONA, ATEEZ, NCT, Taeyeon

Favourite Food(s)

Rose Tteokbokki, Bingsu

associate

Charissa Ku

I have been into kpop for as long as I can remember, but back before kpop blew up, I didn't have anyone to share my love for it with, and I have also loved dancing since I was very young, so when I found out that TMUKPOP was having auditions for new dance associates, I wanted to try out so I can form friendships with people with similar interests and get more involved in the kpop community in Toronto in general.

Favourite Groups/Soloists

SKZ, Treasure, The Boyz, ZB1, Seventeen, ATEEZ

Favourite Food(s)

Fish Cake Soup, Dumplings, Bingsu, Boba

COMMUNITY LEADERS

associate

AVA ZENG

I didn't have many friends in high school since I started school here a semester before the pandemic so I wanted to get involved and make some chill friends with no pressure.

Favourite Groups/Soloists

BTS, BLACKPINK, ASTRO, Kang Daniel

Favourite Food(s)

Korean corn dogs, Ramyun

associate

Adeana Ching-A-Sue

Joining TMU KPOP seemed like an exciting opportunity to branch out and connect with others who share similar interest. happy to be apart of the team!! ς(>‿<.)

Favourite Groups/Soloists

Seventeen, DAY6, TXT, DPR, DEAN

Favourite Food(s)

Sotteok, Bibimbap, Korean Corn Dogs

associate

Zoe Chang

I wanted to join TMU K-POP to make new friends and memories! I didn't have many friends in high school, and they didn't like K-pop, so it was hard to talk about it. I also wanted to get involved more in university so I can look back at the fun experiences :)

Favourite Groups/Soloists

TWICE, BTS, LE SSERAFIM, New Jeans, Red Velvet, IU, IVE

Favourite Food(s)

Naengmyeon, kimchi jjigae, seolleongtang

Finance TEAM

associate

Mikki Chen

I been listening to Kpop and watcing Kdramas since I was in elementary school. I'm really happy to be able to find a group of people who share the same interest as me. Looking forward to getting to know more people in the Kpop community and to continuosly learn about new groups and solo artist.

Favourite Groups/Soloists

Blackpink, Big Bang

Favourite Food(s)

Buldak