K2K: Korea to Kentucky

Korea to Kentucky

A therapist and a content creator dive into how K-pop and mental health connect. Join Sarah & Megan as they explore fandom, healing, identity, and self-love—with heart, humor, and a little bias tea. From BTS to burnout, nothing’s off limits. Whether K-pop found you in a tough season or you're just here for the vibes, welcome to K2K: Korea to Kentucky.

  1. FEB 13

    This is K2K | Teaching English in South Korea: The REAL Expat Experience w/ Victoria Kelly!

    This is K2K | Living & Teaching English in South Korea | Interview with Victoria In this episode of K2K Studios (Korea to Kentucky), we sit down with our friend Victoria to talk about her real-life experience living and teaching English in South Korea. From culture shock and dating abroad to mental health, K-pop, and everyday life as a foreigner, Victoria shares the honest highs and challenges of living overseas. This episode goes beyond the romanticized version of Korea and dives into what daily life is actually like — especially as a teacher, a K-pop fan, and a plus-size woman navigating a different culture. 🎤 Topics we cover include: Why she chose Korea & how she got there Teaching English abroad & career paths Dating, friendships, and culture shock Mental health while living overseas Racism, body image, and expectations vs. reality K-pop, BTS, and how living in Korea changed her fandom experience Practical tips for visiting or moving to Korea ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 4:47 What made you want to go to Korea? 10:16 How many languages do you speak? 18:27 How did you end up living in Korea? 21:50 What is your current job? 22:12 Is teaching something you always wanted to do? 25:05 Have you ever had problems dating because you were a K-pop fan? 26:06 What was dating like in a foreign country? 28:54 Did you go through the “dye your hair” K-pop phase? 30:57 Where did you teach in Korea? 31:21 Did you visit Seoul often? 32:14 What was your mental health like in Korea? 42:55 Who is your BTS bias? 43:45 Favorite place you visited in Korea 45:14 Funny language moments 53:40 How has your relationship with K-pop changed? 55:36 Buying clothes in Korea as a plus-size girl 58:15 Experiencing racism while living in Korea 1:00:03 Clubbing culture in Korea 1:05:43 Being careful with laws as a foreigner 1:06:54 Romanticized Korea vs. reality 1:09:00 Thrift stores in Korea? 1:10:17 Habits she kept from Korea 1:17:17 ADHD & medication discussion 1:28:15 Other groups besides BTS 1:31:12 Concerts she’s attended 1:34:40 Top 5 must-do tips for Korea 1:38:25 Predictions for the next BTS album 1:44:39 MBTI 1:45:56 Expectations for upcoming BTS concert 1:57:50 Victoria reflects on being on the show 🎧 Listen to the audio version on Spotify & all podcast platforms. 📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @K2KStudios 🇰🇷🇺🇸 From Korea to Kentucky — real stories, real conversations. #TeachEnglishAbroad #LivingInKorea #SouthKoreaLife #KpopPodcast #K2KStudios #ExpatLife #TeachingInKorea #MentalHealthAbroad

    1h 60m
  2. JAN 16

    EPISODE 25 : To Anyone Starting the Year Feeling Behind | K2K Podcast

    To Anyone Starting the Year Feeling Behind | K2K PodcastIf you’re starting this year feeling behind, exhausted, or unsure of where you’re headed — this episode is for you.The New Year often comes with pressure to change, grow, and “have it all figured out.” But what if you’re still healing? What if surviving last year took everything out of you?In this episode of K2K, we slow things down and talk honestly about feeling behind in life, letting go of timelines, and why rest and small progress still count. We reflect on mental health, share personal experiences, and gently explore ideas from Atomic Habits by James Clear — not through hustle or productivity, but through compassion, patience, and grace.This isn’t a motivation episode.It’s a reminder that you’re not broken, you’re not late, and you’re not alone.Whether you’re overwhelmed, numb, hopeful-but-tired, or just trying to get through the day — we’re glad you’re here.🫶 Topics include:Feeling behind at the start of a new yearLetting go of comparison and timelinesMental health check-insSmall progress that still mattersComfort over productivity🎧 Come sit with us for a while.💛 If this episode helped you:Please consider liking the video and subscribing to K2K — it really helps us reach more people who might need this kind of conversation.☕ Support the podcast:If you’d like to support K2K, you can buy us a coffee on Ko-fi here:👉 https://ko-fi.com/k2kstudiosNo pressure at all — your presence, comments, and kind messages mean more than you know.✨ Share this episode with someone who might need a reminder that they’re not behind.

    48 min

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A therapist and a content creator dive into how K-pop and mental health connect. Join Sarah & Megan as they explore fandom, healing, identity, and self-love—with heart, humor, and a little bias tea. From BTS to burnout, nothing’s off limits. Whether K-pop found you in a tough season or you're just here for the vibes, welcome to K2K: Korea to Kentucky.