Talkbokki: Learn Casual Korean through Natural Conversations

This week on Talkbokki, we are joined by a very special guest, Boseul!What do the three of us have in common? Korea, America, and Australia. All three of us are currently in Long-Distance Relationships (롱디) with partners spread across the globe. We decided it was time to get together and get honest: what is it really like to love someone thousands of miles away?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

We’re nearly three months into the year, so it’s time for a reality check on those January goals. Did we actually stick to them, or have things already gone off the rails? Join us for an honest update on our progress—and we'd love to hear from you, too. How are your own resolutions holding up?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

Do Koreans really care that much about luxury brands? 👜 We’ve all seen the flashy lives in K-Dramas like The Art of Sarah, but what’s the actual reality? Today, we’re getting honest about 명품 (luxury goods) and FOLEX..........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

Would you travel 8,000km for a surprise?Last week, Lucy headed all the way from Japan to the beautiful wilderness of Tasmania for a friend’s wedding. She was ready for cake, vows, and a scenic train ride to the secret venue, or so she thought!After 20 minutes on the tracks, a mysterious QR code changed everything. This week, we’re sharing the story of the most 황당한 (absurd/unexpected) wedding experience she's ever had. It was a day full of twists, turns, and a revelation that left the entire guest list speechless.Tune in to hear how our journey ended, why the 'big day' wasn't exactly what it seemed, and how she celebrated a love story that clearly does things differently!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

Have you been keeping up with the Hey Tablo! podcast? This week, the Talkbokki team is diving into a recent episode that really hit home: the essential role of persistence (꾸준함).As any language learner knows, progress isn’t always a straight line. Just like making a great Tteokbokki, sometimes you just have to let the sauce simmer a bit longer to get the best results. It’s those quiet moments of showing up, even when you don't feel like it, that actually move the needle.Tune in as we discuss our favourite takeaways from Tablo's insights and share how we're keeping our own momentum going. We’re cheering you on every step of the way, 포기하지 마세요! (Don't give up!)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

Do you prefer a rock-hard mattress or a soft, squishy one? Are you the type of person who can fall asleep anywhere, or do you wish you could travel with your own bed tucked in your suitcase? Most importantly: are you actually getting enough rest?This week, Lucy and Sunyoung dive deep into the world of sleep, sharing their personal bedtime habits, cultural differences in catching Zs, and plenty of relatable struggles. Stick around to find out which of us has the weirder sleep schedule, and learn some useful Korean phrases along the way. Grab your pyjamas and tune in!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

Is there a food you crave the second you land after a long trip? Or a local spot you have to hit before even unpacking? This week, we’re diving into our post-vacation routines and the "welcome home" meals we can't live without. Can you guess which foods we missed most while overseas? Hint: Our tastes couldn't be more different!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

Could you handle an unintentional digital detox? Sunyoung did, and it got us thinking. This week, we discuss the science of boredom, the Korean 갓생 (God-saeng) productivity craze, and the polar-opposite schedules we keep. Are you Team Reset or Team Hustle?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