• November 15th: ES SKAIS ES Futsal Finals @ISB
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  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
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  • November 7th: No School, Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
  • November 4th: SKAIS HS Volleyball Tournament @BFS/ISB
  • Don't forget your spirit shirts on Friday
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover

Track the Trend Episode 1: Labubu

Elin Koo and Chloe Woo
November 5, 2025

Welcome to the first episode of Track the Trend with Elin and Chloe. In this episode, we will dive into the world of Labubu — rating different figures, discussing whether they’re really worth their prices, and sharing personal opinions on why the Labubu trend has become so popular. Eighth grader Honglim Jin and seventh grader Tracy Kim join us to share their opinions about the dominating Labubu craze.

 

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About the Contributors
Elin Koo
Elin Koo, Broadcast Journalist
Eighth grader Elin Koo begins her first chapter as a broadcast journalist. As a passionate and dedicated learner, Elin puts her full effort into every educational endeavor she takes on. In her spare time, she enjoys new K-pop music and the latest online trends. Her fascination with viral fashion and trending topics inspired her to launch a podcast series that tracks the latest crazes to hit gen alpha. Besides media, sports play a big part in Elin’s life, as she earned a spot on the varsity football and volleyball teams at DIS. 
Chloe Woo
Chloe Woo, Broadcast Journalist
Chloe Woo steps into her last year of middle school filled with a new passion and to master the craft of broadcast journalism. She loves to absorb new information and observe trends as they rise. With her finger on the pulse of popular culture, she views the world through a critical lens like no other. In her leisure time, Chloe fangirls over the Samsung Lions baseball teams and pals around with her besties. If you need to find Chloe at recess, you’ll find her in the Jetnasium, chattering away with her friends about recent baseball scores.
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