6 episodes

In this weekly podcast, two Korean American twenty-something girls will share their experience navigating their sometimes frustrating, sometimes exciting, and most times confusing culture-shock-filled lives in their motherland. Gyopo Survival Guide will give you insight into life as a gyopo in Seoul, South Korea. Join Jackie and Jenn for some juicy gossip and surreal anecdotes.

Gyopo Survival Guide Jackie & Jennifer

    • Education
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In this weekly podcast, two Korean American twenty-something girls will share their experience navigating their sometimes frustrating, sometimes exciting, and most times confusing culture-shock-filled lives in their motherland. Gyopo Survival Guide will give you insight into life as a gyopo in Seoul, South Korea. Join Jackie and Jenn for some juicy gossip and surreal anecdotes.

    Lesson 5: Wearing Masks to Hide Ugliness & Cancel Culture

    Lesson 5: Wearing Masks to Hide Ugliness & Cancel Culture

    Why did Korean people wear masks on a daily basis even before the pandemic? What is a forbidden fashion statement in Korea that’s not in the States? (Also, clarification: when we discuss wearing whatever, we’re referring to general public and not specific environments such as the workplace because work attire is a different story.!)

    • 21 min
    Lesson 4: Stay Home on Christmas

    Lesson 4: Stay Home on Christmas

    Shorter episode this week! Favorite holidays in Korea? How are the same holidays spent differently in different countries?

    • 14 min
    Lesson 3: Must-try food items in Korea and the U.S.

    Lesson 3: Must-try food items in Korea and the U.S.

    Panda Express, Kettle Chips, Spinach Dip, and Trulys. My-chew, Paris Baguette, K(orean)FC, and more. Get all the “인싸” recz from Jackie and Jenn. Oh, they also discuss the difference between Korean and American cheetos if you’re interested.

    • 17 min
    Lesson 2: Itaewon Class vs. Gangnam Style

    Lesson 2: Itaewon Class vs. Gangnam Style

    Where’s the best place to go out in Seoul? What’s illegal in the States that’s not in Korea and vice versa? Responsible drinking, drunk people that fetishize foreigners, meeting Jane the Stripper, etc.

    • 20 min
    Lesson 1: If you’re Korean, speak Korean?!

    Lesson 1: If you’re Korean, speak Korean?!

    Jackie and Jenn are cousins. Jackie and Jenn are Korean Americans currently living in South Korea. What does being bicultural mean? Uncomfortable situations they’ve faced in both Korea and the United States, struggling to find a sense of home, and accepting change.

    • 23 min
    Teaser Episode

    Teaser Episode

    Gyopo Survival Guide with your Korean American hosts, Jenn and Jackie, debuts this week — tune in!!!

    • 59 sec

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