Danby Choi (born 1993)

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Choi grew up in Oslo and Bærum with parents from South Korea. He describes his background as working class. At just 18 years old, he founded Subjekt. The first two issues were published in print, after which it transitioned into an online newspaper.
Choi is a double minority, identifying as both gay and of multicultural background. He explains that, as a result, he is often met with both expectations and demands. At the same time, he has faced criticism for being transphobic, racist, and misogynistic.
In the autumn of 2023, he published his book Cancel Me If You Can – My Reckoning with Woke.
In an excerpt from the interview, Choi discusses his relationship with the queer community and how he experiences being received within it.
The full interview is available in our reading room. Skeivt Arkiv met Danby Choi in Oslo, October 2023."