Michelle Zauner is an accomplished author and musician, best known for her indie rock project "Japanese Breakfast." Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Zauner achieved a resounding success in the music industry before turning to literature. In 2021, she released her debut memoir, "Crying in H Mart", a New York Times bestseller that explores her experiences with identity, heritage, and loss following her mother's death. The memoir was praised for its tender exploration of Zauner's Korean-American identity and was an extension of a viral 2018 New Yorker essay. Alongside her writing, Zauner continues to produce music with "Japanese Breakfast", characterized by its unique blend of indie pop, rock, and electronica.