

The Host
Ashley is a journalist, writer, and speaker exploring music, culture, learning, and wine. She is the creator and host of the A3Day Podcast, where she explores South Korean popular music (K-pop) through history, storytelling, and commentary.
For more than a decade, Ashley has covered K-pop and global entertainment across digital media. She is a longtime contributor to Kcrush, where she reports through artist interviews, feature stories, and industry analysis. Her work has also appeared in The Kraze and KpopStarz, and she previously founded and published MACG Magazine through MACG Productions. Her longstanding interest in South Korea and the global influence of Korean culture also earned her recognition as an honorary reporter for Korea.net.
Ashley has collaborated across the entertainment, education, and nonprofit sectors while building independent media projects. Whether reporting on music, developing learning experiences, or consulting with clients, she is passionate about making expertise accessible through meaningful storytelling and authentic connection.
Experience
- Indie A&R, 2010 - 2012
- K-pop commentator, 2012 - present
- Indie music producer, 2014 - present
- Kpopstarz - Digital Journalist, 2013 - 2015
- Aewen Radio - Podcast Cohost, 2014
- KCON USA - Special Guest, 2014 - 2017
- KPSN Podcast Fest, 2020 - 2022
- MACG Productions, LLC - Co-Owner, 2014 - 2020
Media Assignments Include (listed in no particular order)
- The Ubermensch World Tour
- I-DOL World Tour
- ONEUS [H_OUR, US] World Tour
- GSOUL North America Tour 2022
- HIGHLIGHT 2015 Tour
- GOT7 1st Fan Meeting 2015
- 2014 BTS Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet
- The 2019 SBS Super Concert in Gwangju
- KCON New York 2015
- TOPPDOGG 2015 U.S. Showcase
Awards and Accomplishments
- Yonsei University - Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea, 2020
- Guinness World Record participant - Podfest Global Summit, 2020
- Quill Podcast Awards - nominated finalist, 2021
- Sonic Bloom Awards - Innovator finalist, 2023
Past Work and Appearances
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KIOK - 2018 Collections [Digital] - Kcrush
On Saturday, March 24 South Korea's catwalks and trendsetters converged at Dongdaemun Design Plaza for the last day of Hera Seoul Fashion Week 2018 . The global fashion event is held twice a year in March and October, providing designers of all caliber with the opportunity to compete with the likes of London, Milan, New York and Paris.
Publication Date: 03/29/2023

GOT7 Mini-Issue [Print] - The Kraze
In this third installment of The Kraze's mini-issue, I contributed a story hypothesizing about the future album post-JYP Entertainment of globally popular boy group GOT7.
Publication Date: 05/26/2021

When Gaming Grows "Wrong": Telltale Games Cautionary Lesson for Indie Gaming? [Digital] - MACG Magazine
The buzz on the gaming scene for the past few days has rightfully been about unexpected hardships for Telltale Games.
Publication Date: 10/14/2018

'Asia On Tour' Lineup Rocked Dallas, Texas. Hard. [Digital] - MACG Magazine
Texas House of Blues locations recently welcomed Live Nation's "Asia On Tour feat. MIYAVI" on April 14 in Dallas and April 15 in Houston. The consecutive evenings delivered an unforgettable cross-cultural music experience, introducing new listeners to proven artists from other countries while simultaneously treating them to world-renowned musician MIYAVI's "Firebird" world tour.
Publication Date: 04/22/2017

Toronto the Good: The Next Big Hallyu Stop In North America [Digital] - ATK Magazine
No matter how you refer to the city of Toronto – also known as “The Queen City” and “Toronto the Good” – it is the city’s motto, “Diversity Our Strength,” that positively reflects the continuous efforts of Torontonians to embrace the Hallyu community. The Canadian city is already a prominent player within the arts, so it only seems logical to welcome the dynamic Korean entertainment world into its folds. As a resident of the United States’ current new hub for Korean entertainment, here are 3 reasons why I believe that Toronto is the next big thing for North American K-pop fans.
Publication Date: 02/06/2016
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