The Talkbokki

Happy New Year! 🎆 In this episode, we look back at our 2025 resolutions — the wins, the fails — and talk about our goals for 2026. We also dive into a question many Korean learners ask: Do Koreans still use Korean age? Tune in for a real Korean New Year conversation!Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

This Christmas was a little different 🎄Lucy spent Christmas with her husband, and Sunyoung spent it with her boyfriend — both of us away from our own families. We talk about how Christmas changes after marriage or dating, what it’s like spending the holidays with your partner’s family, and how Koreans naturally talk about Christmas in real life. Does this sound familiar? 🎧Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

It's our last episode of the year, and once again we’re doing our annual 연말결산 (Year-end Wrap-up) and sharing our ultimate lists of favourites, from best food to best place, best movie to best drama and many more! How does your list compare to ours? Tune in to find out! 🎧Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Talkbokki! 🥂🎄Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

This week, we have a very special guest: Author 정신 Jeong Shin, who is widely celebrated in Korea for her fascinating 'Receipts' series (Jeong Shin and Receipts/ 정신과 영수증). Recently, she hosted a chicken party and invited Sunyoung. Today, Sunyoung and Author Jeong Shin explain to Lucy exactly what it means to experience 'Chicken Chemistry,' as the three of us explore how the simple act of sharing food can bring us all together.Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

This week, we talked about our experiences working a part-time job. We discussed jobs we'd had, popular part-time jobs where we live and what job we might like to do if we had the chance. Can you guess the most popular part-time job in Korea? Tune in to find out!이번 주에는 저희가 그동안 해왔던 아르바이트 경험에 대해 이야기해봤어요. 각각 어떤 알바를 했었는지, 저희가 사는 나라에서 인기 있는 알바는 무엇인지, 기회가 된다면 어떤 알바를 해보고 싶은지도 나눠봤어요. 과연 한국에서 가장 인기 있는 알바는 무엇일까요? 궁금하다면 에피소드에서 확인해보세요!Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

This week, Sunyoung told us about her experience getting a medical checkup in Korea. Have you heard about the Korean health check-up system? It's very thorough! Our main topic this week, though, was Lucy's recent trip to Korea. Can you guess where she went? It wasn't Seoul! Tune in to find out!Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

This week, Lucy had just come back from a short Korean vacation and brought back lots of souvenirs to share with her colleagues! We discussed whether her gifts were successful and the souvenir cultures of Korea and Japan. Plus, we talked about how it compares with the West, and the kinds of gifts Koreans like to receive. Can you guess one of the best places to buy gifts for your Korean friends if you visit the USA? Tune in to find out!이번 주에는 루시가 한국 여행을 다녀와서, 동료들에게 나눠줄 기념품을 잔뜩 챙겨왔어요! 그 기념품들이 과연 성공적이었는지, 그리고 한국과 일본, 서양의 기념품 문화가 어떻게 다른지도 이야기해봤습니다.또 한국 사람들이 진짜 좋아하는 선물은 어떤 건지까지 함께 얘기했어요. 특히 미국 listner들! 한국인 친구 선물 사기 딱 좋은 장소도 추천합니다—궁금하다면 이번 에피소드에서 확인해보세요!Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

This week, Sunyoung tells about the interesting episode that followed when she had the unexpected opportunity to bring two of her visiting students to a friend's traditional Korean wedding!We explore the unique aspects of Korean wedding culture, including something that Sunyound only found out recently too, which is that many Koreans try to avoid being the person to catch the bouquet! Can you guess why? Tune in to find out!이번 주에는 선영이 전통 한국 결혼식에 학생 두 명을 갑자기 데려가게 된 이야기로 시작해요! 그리고 한국 결혼식 문화의 재미있는 포인트들을 이야기해요. 특히 선영도 얼마 전에야 알게 된 사실! 💐 한국 사람들은 부케 받는 걸 피한다?! 왜 피할까요? 무슨 뜻이 있을까요? 에피소드에서 같이 알아봐요!Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com

This week, Sunyoung recounts the hilarious incident at our recent trip to a Japanese public bath that almost resulted in a disaster. That awkward moment, and the thought of being naked in an emergency, led us onto our main topic, the controversial British TV show, Naked Attraction! Be sure to tune in!이번 주는 선영이 일본 목욕탕에서 겪은 아찔하고 웃긴 에피소드를 이야기했어요 😅 휴… 자연스럽게 영국 리얼리티 쇼 〈Naked Attraction〉 이야기도 하게 됐어요. 집중해서 들어주세요!Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast and see our conversations in action!If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon to support what we do and get access to bonus content.If you have any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at thetalkbokki@gmail.com