Pre-game interviews

• Erin Cebula at ET Canada (1/31/18): "Attitude Is Everything for Castaway James Lim"
• Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (2/12/18): "Meet James Lim"
• Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/26/18): "James - 'Hopefully At the End of the Game I'll Have Made 19 New Lifelong Friends'"
• Dalton Ross at EW.com (2/26/18): "Meet James Lim in 60 seconds"

Post-game interviews

• Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (3/29/18): "James - '[Kellyn] Stonewalled My Move, and Yet I Can't Bring Myself to Hate Her'"
• Dalton Ross at EW.com (3/29/18): "James Lim explains that 'death glare'"
• Mike Bloom at Parade.com (3/29/18): "James Lim Takes a Deep Dive into His Game"
• Rob Cesternino at RHAP (3/29/18): "Latest Exit Interview - 3/29/18"

Official CBS Ghost Island bio excerpts (1/31/18):

Official CBS Ghost Island bio excerpts (1/31/18):

"Pet peeves: Slow walkers, people who are superficial, and bigots.

What's your personal claim to fame? I am a U.S. Presidential Scholar selected by President Obama's commission, and interned for his White House administration. In college, I was a walk-on sprinter for Harvard Track and Field and, as a senior, was elected team captain by my teammates, becoming the first Asian American captain in program history.

Who or what is your inspiration in life? My grandfather came from a rural village in Korea, survived the Korean War, put himself through the best college in the country, and eventually became a successful businessman. He came from nothing to overcome tremendous odds and so much adversity and always exemplified love for family along the way. He passed away a couple of years ago but remains an inspiration in everything I do.

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? First, a photo of my family. They'll be a source of emotional strength no matter how tough it gets out there. Second would be an American flag because being a first-generation American is one of the greatest sources of pride and willpower for me. Finally, a journal and pen to take notes on the game as it develops and also to keep a diary during the adventure of a lifetime.

Which Survivor contestant are you most like? Yul Kwon. Our backgrounds are uncannily similar as Korean-American management consultants, and I plan to follow his example in being cool, calm, and collected throughout the game. Yul's Survivor journey contributed greatly to the positive representation of Asian-Americans on TV, and I hope to do the same.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? There is no magic formula to winning Survivor. However, there are qualities that will help players get far. I believe I have most of them—I am team-oriented, athletic, outgoing, and tenacious. I will focus on being a helpful, likable asset to those around me, and on the down low strategically pave my path to the very end."