From its witty dialogue to its cast of endearing characters with small-town charm, “Gilmore Girls” was the perfect show for so many kids of the early 2000s.

But for a lot of Asian-American girls like me, who had rarely seen anyone on TV who looked like them, it was even more special because of Lane Kim, its Korean-American character.

Lane was really all of us second-generation kids, living in two worlds. She wrestled between adhering to her militant Korean mom and being the rock-and-roll rebel she really wanted to be. We saw so much of ourselves in her because ultimately, she mirrored our coming-of-age experiences without being an Asian caricature so often depicted in comedy sketches or old movies.

She was an American teenager. Our kind of American teenager.

In honor of the “Gilmore Girls” revival titled “A Year in the Life,” which premiers November 25 on Netflix, here are 11 times Lane Kim smashed Asian stereotypes.

When she chose the drums over piano or violin. via GIPHY

When she was out being quite the party girl. via GIPHY

When she was sassy AF. http://girlmoregifs.tumblr.com/post/148499889850

When she decided rawk music -- not classical -- is lyfe. 🤘🤘🤘

When Rory was the one that went to a prestigious school, not her. via GIPHY

When she took a risk ... Even though she panicked shortly after. http://attire-broadcast.tumblr.com/post/151145472069/gilmore-girls

When she dropped out of college to follow her passion -- making music with her band. http://lukesdiner.tumblr.com/post/24979340655

When she spoke her mind, no matter how painful it was to hear. http://lukesdiner.tumblr.com/post/142096697005

When she was definitely NOT shy when discussing taboo topics. http://riotingbutterflies.tumblr.com/post/123419212060/not-in-front-of-the-books

When she lived with *gasp* dudes. http://lukesdiner.tumblr.com/post/15097348156

And finally, When she thought extremely outside of the box. http://cutebutnotascuteaspushkin.tumblr.com/post/120977757435