Jenna Ryu

Lifestyle Writer at SELF Magazine

new york, new york, united states

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ssmh.com.au

PPhiladelphia inquirer, WHYY, Philadelphia Magazine, Billy Penn, Metro Philadelphia

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I strive to do more than just tell the news: I want to SHOW these important stories— with my words. I'm a journalist who has experience reporting on health, wellness, entertainment, and lifestyle. I've worked at USA TODAY since May 2020, starting as a Life and Entertainment intern. After one year of juggling this internship with a five course load at Georgetown University, I continued with USA TODAY as a Wellness fellow then full-time Wellness reporter, covering mental and sexual health, fitness, relationships, beauty and more. I also have a background in psychological research and am a published co-author in The Official Journal of the International Congress of Infant Studies. In all of my stories, I aim to display my unique perspective as a Korean-American. I was born into an immigrant household in the U.S. but lived in Seoul for 4 years. I am conversational in Korean and have helped transcribe interviews with BTS, the "Squid Game" cast and more.Outside of the newsroom, I enjoy acrylic painting, cooking, playing squash and watching tennis and horror movies.

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Four major relationship hurdles that can happen after retirement

Skip to content Four major relationship hurdles that can happen after retirement When work ends, couples can either find each other, or find they've grown in far different directions. Here's how to start difficult conversations to see where things are. Af... See more

inquirer.com•Jenna Ryu•Jul 4, 2026

WASHINGTON POST: The three red flags that suggest you can't stay friends forever

WASHINGTON POST: The three red flags that suggest you can’t stay friends forever WASHINGTON POST: It’s never an easy decision, but sometimes you just need to let go. Here’s how to know whether it’s time. Most friendships need more than just chemistry to s... See more

thenightly.com.au•Jenna Ryu•Jun 24, 2026

The three red flags that tell you a friendship isn't worth saving

The three red flags that tell you a friendship isn’t worth saving Most friendships need more than just chemistry to survive. The strong ones rely on often small-but-meaningful acts of maintenance: replying during a brutal workweek, remembering to follow u... See more

smh.com.au•Jenna Ryu•Jun 14, 2026

결혼 생각이 없다며 이별을 고한 전 남친, 왜 바로 다음 여자와는 결혼했을까요?

결혼 생각이 없다며 이별을 고한 전 남친, 왜 바로 다음 여자와는 결혼했을까요? ‘택시 이론’에 대해 들어본 적이 있나요? 이제는 고전 반열에 오른 드라마 의 한 장면에서 언급된 이론입니다. 몇 년 동안 한 남자와 사귀었는데, 그는 좀처럼 결혼할 생각이 없어 보였어요. 결국 당신과 그 남자는 헤어지죠. 하지만 그는 바로 다음에 만난 여자와 갑자기 결혼합니다. 거의 모든 여성이 한 번쯤 목격하거나, 직접 겪어본 상황이죠. 여기에 대해 미란다는 ‘택시 이론... See more

vogue.co.kr•Jenna Ryu•Jan 6, 2026

6 signs you're settling in a relationship instead of chasing true love

No matter how secure your relationship looks on paper, doubts can still creep in: What if I could do better? Is there someone else out there for me? Would I be happier if I stayed with that guy from college? These “what if” anxieties are surprisingly comm... See more

vogue.in•Jenna Ryu•Sep 29, 2025

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