From apple to zebra, this alphabetical reference contains the meanings of words—and where Iris got inspiration for her name.
What is a dictionary?
Iris’s national award-winning dance theme shares its name with this animal, which is also her Chinese zodiac.
What is Snake?
While Mike Tomlin used it to build a city with skyscrapers, stadiums and luxury penthouses, Iris used this game for her capstone project.
Iris's favorite live performance came from this singer who won Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy's
Who is Olivia Dean?
This electronics brand helps Iris capture moments behind the lens and brings countless hours of entertainment to living rooms around the world.
What is Sony?
In this month and year, Iris officially became an American, just ahead of her distant cousin's gold-medal performance in the Olympics.
What is June 2024?
Iris's first part-time job involved helping students conquer fractions, equations and other mathematical challenges at this tutoring center known for its signature red color.
What is Mathnasium?
Iris's favorite place to study was at this UW building which won the 2025 Concrete Excellence Award for Low-Rise/Mid-Rise Non-Residential by WA Aggregates & Concrete Association
What is Pop Health?
Iris has watched this romcom so many times that, unlike its leading lady, she probably remembers every scene by heart.
What is 50 First Dates?
This Japanese sedan has been a popular choice for drivers seeking reliability and practicality—and it’s the car Iris drives (make and model).
What is Honda Civic?
Ssangmun-dong and the shores of Jeju Island provide the settings for these two Korean dramas connected to Iris’s parents upbringing.
What are Reply 1988 and When Life Gives you Tangerines?
Iris played these two instruments in concert band: one a woodwind with a single reed, the other a brass instrument known for its circular tubing and flared bell.
What are the clarinet and french horn?
Iris almost failed this course in college.
What is Chemistry?
In a bold departure from their traditional color, this snack has recently embraced a more revealing look, proving that even a fiery icon can strip down and still maintain its place in Iris’s heart.
What are Hot Cheetos?
Once the subject of Ryan’s questionable taste in drinks, this childhood-breakfast-inspired item has undergone a complete redemption arc and is now one of Iris’s favorites at Oasis.
What is Fruity Pebbles Milkshake?
In this year, The Bee Movie premiered in the US, while Iris made her own entrance into America.
What is 2007?
Before college admissions, Iris turned to this free online platform to study for the SAT.
What is Khan Academy?
At the University of Washington, Iris’s college addresses included two residence halls whose names also belong to members of the plant kingdom.
What are Alder and Maple?
Iris's favorite animal is so tiny at birth that it can be compared to a jelly bean.
What is Koala?
This fruit is Atomo's main ingredient.
What are Dates?
Approximately 20% of Koreans share Iris’s last name, while only about 1% have this last name, which is her mother’s maiden name.
What is Yang?
Iris found Tango on this online platform, better known for used furniture, questionable local listings, and job postings.
What is Craigslist?
During her internship in South Korea, Iris split her time between these two ares, one a neighborhood in Seoul, known for its nightlife and fashion, and one city famous for its historic fortress, Hwaseong.
What are Hongdae and Suwon?
Iris never missed an upload from either of these two YouTubers. From sketch comedy to vlogs, she watched every video—until both creators hit pause on their channels, however, one still uploads today.
Who are Nigahiga and David Dobrik?
Iris has visited this many states.
11
(Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Wyoming)