Competing in my first Olympics in the country where my parents came from is pretty insane. I'm feeling nothing but excitement.

Competing in my first Olympics in the country where my parents came from is pretty insane. I'm feeling nothing but excitement.

My dad has definitely sacrificed a lot for me, and I don't know if I could do it if I was in his shoes. Leaving your life behind and chasing this dream because your kid is passionate about this sport.

My dad has definitely sacrificed a lot for me, and I don't know if I could do it if I was in his shoes. Leaving your life behind and chasing this dream because your kid is passionate about this sport.

Snowboarding requires lower-body strength.

Snowboarding requires lower-body strength.

I got mail from a prison once.

I got mail from a prison once.

I'm so used to America, used to the traffic in L.A., and I don't really feel it click with the Korean culture. But obviously, I have a Korean face, and I feel like that's just - you know, I can't walk around people like I'm, like, straight-up American. It's like, I'm Korean American. My parents are from Korea.

I'm so used to America, used to the traffic in L.A., and I don't really feel it click with the Korean culture. But obviously, I have a Korean face, and I feel like that's just - you know, I can't walk around people like I'm, like, straight-up American. It's like, I'm Korean American. My parents are from Korea.

I don't think I made many sacrifices myself, but my parents have.

I don't think I made many sacrifices myself, but my parents have.

I think the cool thing about snowboarding is that everyone has their own style.

I think the cool thing about snowboarding is that everyone has their own style.

I missed out on a few proms, homecomings, might miss my graduation. I wouldn't want it any other way... it's worth it.

I missed out on a few proms, homecomings, might miss my graduation. I wouldn't want it any other way... it's worth it.

I hate it when I get grumpy. But I can only be high-energy for so long.

I hate it when I get grumpy. But I can only be high-energy for so long.

I grew up in Southern California. If it's snowing on a day I'm supposed to train, I'll just stare out the window in all my gear and be like, 'Hmmm, maybe not today.' I hate being cold.

I grew up in Southern California. If it's snowing on a day I'm supposed to train, I'll just stare out the window in all my gear and be like, 'Hmmm, maybe not today.' I hate being cold.

I love Chipotle. And I'm not just saying that. Like, I genuinely am in love with Chipotle.

I'm always trying to respond to my Instagram direct messages, even if they're a little weird. I'll have a Q&A on Snapchat and talk to everyone.

It's super cool - I have this link to Korea, and with the Olympics, I have this opportunity to represent the U.S., Korea, and my family.

Four is actually my lucky number.