Now on the cusp of 2026, the Jets Flyover celebrates another year of articles and achievements. Whether during writing sprees for the 323 articles published this year or on the 14-hour flight to Nashville, Tennessee, a variety of diversions lifted the spirits of our staff. Whether you seek TV shows and movies to binge-watch over Christmas or chairs to snuggle in around various corners of DIS, read more to find ways to entertain yourself this winter.
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2025: Jets Flyover Staff Picks
The 2025-2026 Flyover Staff amass their favorite picks from various genres, from Pokémon cards to inspiring podcasts. Click on the links to give them a try yourself.
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About the Contributors
Agnew Kim, Writer and Photographer
Agnew Kim steps in with both pen and camera in hand in her sophomore year. Her sharp eye captures details and raw moments that melt within her stories. With a persistent effort, she takes leadership positions in the National Art Honor Society and the Yang-ro-Won Photo Service Club. Outside the newsroom, you might see her nose-deep in novels and classic literature or filling concrete walls with a spectrum of colors.
Alex Seo, Managing Editor
Alex Seo (finally) joins the Journalism class in his sophomore year as the youngest editor on the staff (a.k.a. baby editor). His enthusiasm for Flyover spreads to his friends every Friday when he shares school news and local stories. After writing 10,000 different captions and 20,000 sports articles, he now plans to draft more in-depth feature and opinion pieces. He can’t wait to develop as a writer, an editor, and a sophomore this year.
Andy Kang, Writer
Andy Kang, a budding young writer, joins the journalism staff as a 13 year veteran of Daegu International School. He enjoys people, basketball, and traveling off the beaten path. But most of all, Andy loves to listen to music. He never leaves his house without AirPods and a playlist full of bangers. His favorite album of all time, College Dropout by Kanye West, rules his world. As a very gentle friend and kind-hearted soul, Andy can’t wait for you to greet him and give him a big smile.
Annie Cho, Managing Editor
Annie returns for her 3rd year on the Flyover staff as a section editor. As a junior she participates in various sports, extracurriculars, and Lunch Clubs. As an enthusiastic forensics student, she leads Science National Honor Society, MUN Club, Peer Tutoring Club, and Debate Club. In her free time, she enjoys books, TV shows, and shooting hoops with her friends. This year she hopes to share deeper and more investigative stories with the DIS community.
Apple Jun, Section Editor
Apple UYoung Jun returns as an editor for her senior year. She enjoys an array of passions that range from sports to Model United Nations. She aims to provide a valuable experience for all writers through the Jets Flyover and Journalism class, and she has made it her mission to deliver compelling stories to the DIS community. Outside of school, Apple loves to travel, pop and classical music, and learn to play various instruments. You can often find her tucked away in a corner with a bucket of popcorn and her favorite movie series—John Wick.
Bonnie Kim, Section Editor
Bonnie Kim returns to the Flyover as an optimistic junior indulged in writing and podcasting. Passionate for her extracurriculars, which include the Jets Broadcasting System (JBS), Students Organizing Against Racism (SOAR), and journalism, Bonnie loves to share her unique perspective on social issues through DIS media outlets. Outside of the newsroom, you’ll find her torching her quads at the gym or laughing her guts out with her fellow dorm dwellers.
CJ Park, Section Editor
CJ Park returns for his fifth year on the Jets Flyover staff. As a returning journalist, he aims to cover music-related issues and current events. Armed with a passion for mathematics and computer science he teaches peers about robotics or new programming languages. As a side hustle, CJ produces and releases music under the name The Empty Apartment Club. He also plays saxophone, piano, cello, and the drums.
Ellen Cho, Illustrator
Ellen Cho leaps into her 3rd year of high school, with a drive to strive into diverse fields. She explores art, media, and more in her daily schedule. This year, she steps up her photography game as a member of the yearbook staff. Open to new experiences, Ellen loves to learn about the humanities. Through illustrations and photojournalism on the Flyover, Ellen hopes to bring her one-of-a-kind perspective to DIS and expand the vision of our readers.
Jio Kim, Writer
Fresh off a life-changing summer journalism course at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Jio Kim returns to the staff for her fifth year. As a lifelong lover of books and history, she hopes to pen controversial and thought-provoking articles. Outside of the newsroom, you’ll probably find her on Duolingo picking up a new language.
Kelly Park, Writer
Freshman Kelly Park returns to her second year on the Flyover staff. This year, she aspires to become the Anthony Fantano of DIS and broach taboo aspects of Korean society. Outside the newsroom, she indulges in all sorts of hobbies like skiing, golfing and playing the clarinet, but never quite masters one.
Leanne Yoon, Editor in Chief
Leanne Yoon, dubbed as “Lenny” by her close friends, enters her fifth and final year on staff as the Editor-in-Chief of the Jets Flyover. She makes up for her petite stature with fiery charisma and overflowing passion. As an active leader of clubs such as Menstruation Station, SOAR, Competitive Debate and String Orchestra, Leanne often ponders on what else she could bring to her fellow Jets. Off-campus, she travels all around the world – from the United Arab Emirates to France to Australia – to voice her opinions to an international audience. Leanne writes, takes photos, edits articles, and manages the Flyover. In her final year, she hopes to leave a lasting legacy in the newsroom.
Lily Lee, Writer
Lily Lee returns to the staff with her wide smile and luscious hair. As she watches the clock tick, she reflects on whether or not her name will make a sports banner in the Jetnasium before graduation. Besides fame and glory in the gym, she hopes to leave her mark on the Jets Flyover before her departure. You’ll catch her on the court shooting hoops or buzzing around school on the lookout for mural locations. Nonetheless, she takes great pride in her work ethic and her “tall” stature.
Oliver Park, Web Director
Oliver Park enters his fifth year on the staff for his junior year. He covers technology, especially Apple, since 7th Grade. A big shift in his life, Oliver recently tossed his iPhone for an Android. Alongside his love for tech, he is an avid Boston sports fan, always on the verge of rage-quitting every season. This year, Oliver hopes to elevate his game and write more opinionated pieces on tech.
Roy Kim, Photographer and Illustrator
Roy Kim joins the Jets Flyover staff for the first time with a camera and stylus, ready to capture photos and create illustrations. As a veteran in the visual arts department and a photography enthusiast, he aims to add his spark to DIS. With a passion for creativity, he loves to build models, edit photos, and play the oboe. During the winter, Roy enjoys hitting the ski slopes followed by a hot chocolate in the lodge.
Sally Lee, Section Editor
Sally returns as a writer in her junior year with an even deeper passion for journalism and storytelling. She explores topics ranging from environmental issues to social justice, and she hopes to spark meaningful conversations within and beyond the DIS community through her writing. This year, Sally leads Ecolution as the new president with upcoming and exciting projects to raise climate literacy. When she’s not reporting amidst the newsroom buzz or brainstorming initiatives, you can find her in the gym with a volleyball or in a cafe with a brownie. This year, she aspires to continue to grow both as a writer and a voice for youth.
Sophia Bae, Section Editor
With a promotion to an arts & entertainment section editor from a regular writer in a year, Sophia joins the newsroom again with an eagerness to help the writers improve their skills. They often invest their free time in movies, music and visual arts, which showcases their enthusiasm for various pieces of media. Sophia won Best of SNO twice last year and hopes to continue their contributions to the Jets Flyover.
Victoria Kang, Writer
Victoria Kang joins the newsroom for the first time ever. As an all-star varsity volleyball player and a power E on the MBTI personality scale, she loves to interact with people with ball in hand. In her free time, she digs into romance novels, looks after her 3-year-old baby sister, and binge-watches Stray Kids videos. This year, Victoria hopes to channel her passion for sports and celebrities to write for the sports and A&E beats.
Olya Karpenko, Social Media Manager and Photographer
Olya Karpenko starts her second year with the Jets Flyover. In her junior year, she contributed as an illustrator, but now she expands her skills to take on the role of social media manager. Through a strong passion for art, design, photography, and editing, Olya brings a creative eye to every project she takes on. Outside of school, she enjoys music, TV, and of course, catching up on sleep.
Kyla A. • Dec 22, 2025 at 1:08 am
If you liked Play with Earth! 0.03, 0.1 flaws and all. is another good album from wave to earth