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Michelle Zauner
Also known as Japanese Breakfast
- Born
- Mar 29, 1989age 37
- height
- 5'4" (or 162 cm) (Petite)
- body type
- Slim
- nationality
- American), (South Korean
Career
Active 2005 – present
Biography
About Michelle Zauner
Michelle Zauner is an American musician and writer of South Korean descent. Born in Seoul, she began her career in 2005 and has been active for over two decades. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the indie pop band Japanese Breakfast. Her 2021 memoir, Crying in H Mart, spent 60 weeks on The New York Times hardcover non-fiction bestseller list. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world under the category Innovators. She writes and performs with a blend of introspection and melody. Michelle is 5'4" with a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. She has a nose piercing and tattoos. She identifies as bisexual. Her band's music has earned critical acclaim, and she continues to be a prominent voice in music and literature.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2005-present (started around 16 years old; 21 years active)
- Birthplace
- Seoul, Korea, Republic of
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Yes
- Piercings
- Nose
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 563k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
How did she balance her music career with writing a bestselling memoir?
Michelle has been active since 2005, and her memoir Crying in H Mart, published in 2021, spent 60 weeks on the bestseller list while she was also leading Japanese Breakfast, showing she managed both parallel creative pursuits.
What is her background in terms of birthplace and nationality?
She was born in Seoul, South Korea, and holds both American and South Korean nationalities, reflecting her mixed-race Asian heritage.
Did you know
- Michelle was born on March 29, 1989, and began her career at age 16, giving her over 20 years of activity.
- Her memoir spent 60 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, and in 2022 she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people.
- With a petite height of 5'4", a slim build, and a nose piercing, she presents a distinct style.
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