Today we’d like to introduce you to Lychia Lee.
Hi Lychia, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Hello, my name is Lychia Lee and I’m a social media content creator! I was born in Minnesota, and have lived here for almost my entire life. It all started a few months after the pandemic began. Out of boredom and curiosity on some random April day in 2020, I decided to create a TikTok account. Thanks to the TikTok algorithm I was able to find a community of people that shared the same interests as me, people who loved anime, books, and webtoons. I was only on there to watch videos and have fun discussions, it was never my intention to post anything or to grow a following, it kind of just happened. I loved seeing the posts of my favorite creators, and I was posting my random thoughts for anyone to engage with. TikTok’s a place where I don’t feel afraid to be judged, seeing how others weren’t afraid to share their interests encouraged me to post too. I’m so thankful and so lucky that I have this wonderful community of readers with me, and how through this I’ve met wonderful supporters and amazing new friends.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Just like so many others, COVID/the pandemic really took a toll on my mental health. I was struggling in my zoom classes, sleeping all day, barely eating, I was just living a very unhealthy lifestyle. The only thing that brought me some happiness was reading. I was reading almost every hour of every day, it was my escape from class, the news, and social media. I was consuming all kinds of stories. Only when I started posting on TikTok and growing a following did I find a new source of happiness. The instant gratification I received every time when I posted a new video motivated me to get ready in the morning, to get up from my bed and do something productive. Interacting with other readers brought me so much joy. It’s not an exaggeration when I say reading webtoons/books and social media saved my life.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
On TikTok, I post about the stories (webtoons, books) I love and recommend them to followers or anyone scrolling by! I like to post comedic skits or opinions, and reviews for fun discussions in my comments! I think my relatability as a reader and a fan is what gravitates people towards my account.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
To me, happiness is finally being content where you are in life and enjoying the small moments. Happiness is fresh new books or being around people who love you. What makes me happy? I guess my friends and family make me the happiest. They are my biggest supporters, I’m always sure of what I’m doing because I know they believe in me.
I’m also happiest when I’m reading a webcomic or book in the comfort of my bed. Oh, and the first sip of a large lychee milk tea with lychee-popping jelly brings me great happiness too.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lychiiaa/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@lychiiaa
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@ilovethevillains
