# Return of the Rooftop Koreans: Truth Uncovered w/ T.Y. Lee | Paranoid American

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Published: 2026-03-09T09:00:14+00:00
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## Resource

How much do you know about the Rooftop Koreans? Get a full breakdown with T.Y. Lee on what led up to this meme, and how it's still perceived today. Support T.Y. and grab a copy of his 'Return of the Rooftop Koreans' comic at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/745250410/return-of-the-rooftop-koreans-140-page-graphic-novel

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