Finding Our Voice: The Musical Authenticity of Run River North

Run River North at Union Stage. Image via Eugenia Ji.

"Most first-generation immigrants, especially from Korea, found community in church. And so as children of Korean immigrants, most of us grew up in church. It is very much a part of who we are. We’re not trying to proselytize people or save people, but if we can tell a real story, and it's not always pretty, it's not always good or hopeful — just see album two. As long as we can interact with people listening in a real way, then our job is done."

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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