Being in a healthy relationship takes a lot of work but it is rewarding. Now add onto that cultural differences, language barriers, dealing with implicit biases and physical distances - now you have a lot more to work through. Both Cedric and Becky are mixed Korean, Black and White on their other sides, respectively, and give some advice they've le…

What makes Korean names special? Though Korean names might typically only contain three syllables, or more specifically three characters, every part of the name traditionally contains significant meaning. In this episode, we break down the three parts of a Korea name: the 성 (family name) and 이름 (given name). We talk about the most popular and least…

At first glance, positive stereotypes seem different than negative stereotypes, but ultimately they do the same thing - strip down a full human being to the qualities or characteristics you choose to believe. Take a listen as Cedric and Becky talk about some positive stereotypes we've faced and how to deal with it. Read more at ⁠thehalfieproject.co…

Do you feel like people stare at you because of how you look (and not necessarily because you’re trying to stand out)? Cedric and Becky talk about how it feels to have those extra eyes on you. Read more at ⁠thehalfieproject.com ⁠ Send listener mail to thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theha…

The Kim Sisters, the first Asian group to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, also hold the record for most performances ever for the variety show - a whopping 22 times. The largely forgotten godmothers of K-Pop girl groups, the Kim Sisters were one of the most popular Vegas acts of the 60s. Write in to thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support this podc…

It's a long-ish title, we know, but essentially it says it all - if your Korean partner kidnaps your child and hides them in Korea, what can you do? We discuss three cases, two currently ongoing, how the Korean government is handling them and what you can do about the current cases of John Sichi and Jay Sung. Read more at ⁠⁠thehalfieproject.com ⁠⁠u…

Did you know that Marilyn Monroe visited Korea at the height of her rising power in Hollywood? Listen to why she came to Korea, what she did there and how this moment resonated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

So you're wondering what it's like to live in the motherland? Becky and Cedric go through some expectations versus realities and how to prepare for living in Korea as a mixed Korean. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Cedric and Becky, both having immigrant mothers from Korea, know a thing or two about living in a mixed home. They talk about what might be some common experiences children of immigrants might face, particularly if one or both of your parents are Korean. Read more at thehalfieproject.com Send listener mail to thehalfieproject@gmail.com --- Support …

The holidays are upon us! So eat, drink and be merry. Here's a nice throwback where Cedric and Becky walk you through all the ins and outs of drinking in Korea. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Becky and Cedric break down Korean American groups and the Korean culture that has evolved in the US. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Becky and Cedric talk about the sharp generational (and now more frequently appearing, cultural) divides that exist in the Korean society and diaspora. Follow The Halfie Project on instagram @thehalfieproject and watch our videos on youtube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support…

Becky and Cedric got a great listener mail about working on your accent when learning Korean. How did we do it? Tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

With the rising visibility of international couples, Becky and Cedric decided to talk about some of the realities that aren't so apparent on the social media trending pages. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Becky and Cedric are back! We're jumping right back into the podcast with a listener mail response. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Becky and Cedric have something important to share...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Yellow Fever, or the fetishization of Asian women, is seen regularly today and is backed up by a long history. Where did it come from, how is it perpetuated and what are the real life consequences of it playing out for Asian women in the western world?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support…

Were you born with a blue-grey, bruise-looking spot that vanished as you became older? You may have been a baby with the Mongolian Blue Spot. What is this odd birthmark and how did it get such a name?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Korean cinema has produces incredible films, but few have caught the attention like the vengeance genre. The violence, the bleakness and the despair expressed are unique to Korean revenge films. Becky and Cedric explore the cultural and historical reasons why revenge is a dish best served Korean.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

Cedric and Becky explore the hypothetical idea of growing up in Korea (late 80s-2000s), drawing conclusions from societal, historical and cultural observations. (Note: Maybe we are entirely off the mark. If you grew up in Korea during 1980s-2000s, we'd love to hear from you!)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfi…

This is a classic episode from a while back when we explained the origins of the Korean term 'honhyeol' - mixed blood - that is used to describe half-Koreans. For our newer listeners, this is a great foundation of understanding 'honhyeol' - for our OG listeners, hope this is a fun one to listen to again.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…

We recently posted on our IG about a situation where Becky's language skills were doubted; your responses were varied and interesting, so we took a deeper dive into them.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Originally a blog post on The Halfie Project website, this is a explanation of the Korean term "여유 (yeoyoo)" - what it means, how it affects Koreans today and how understanding it can perhaps help you understand your own family a little bit better.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support…

Becky and Cedric received an email that asked that hard question we've thought at least once in our lives - why even bother trying when I'll only be rejected?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

This is our response to these common comments we hear (not just on the bathroom wall otherwise known as the internet, but also in daily life.)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

"혼혈이라서 좋겠네!" "Must be so nice to be half-Korean!"What might people really mean by saying this? Becky and Cedric break down this simple statement, the prevalence of mixed Koreans in modeling and entertainment and where society is now in terms of half-Koreans in the everyday Korean life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

If you drank too much while celebrating New Years, you might like to relieve that pounding headache and churning stomach. Becky and Cedric reveal some Korean folk remedies for hangovers and indigestion.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Happy New Years! It's time to make your New Years Resolutions.. and time to get a little bit older. In Korea, when the new year rolls around, everybody gains an extra year of age. Becky and Cedric discuss what is Korean age and how it's calculated.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support…

In the Korean language, titles (known as 호칭/hoching) are used instead of first names to maintain respect. Some common ones are “unnie” (older sister) and “oppa” (older brother). Becky and Cedric respond to a listener mail asking about these titles and what it means when Koreans don’t use the proper formal term with someone who isn’t… fully Korean?-…

Join Becky and Cedric in a special Christmas episode! We talk a little bit about Christmas in Korea then stroll down memory lane - what Christmas was like in our households, the mixings of culture in our holiday meals, gifts and celebrations.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support…

Becky and Cedric visited Haemil school to learn more and discovered many truths about how this overlooked group of mixed Korean kids is finding hope for their futures.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

"Korean Lady" Kayoung joins Becky once again to talk about our dating experiences - Korean guys vs Western guys - and the cultural differences we've noticed.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

What is Konglish? How is it used and is it a symptom of the changing culture in Korea?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Cedric and Becky discuss the possibilities of Korea's future. Looking at the declining birth rate, the education system and economic potential, there's a lot of directions the country could go. In the midst of all this, what role might mixed kids play in creating the future Korea?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the…

Becky and Cedric respond to a listener mail asking about 'over-crowded identity.' They give their analysis of the concept and discuss how this applies to today's climate of 'multicultural trendiness.'--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Nunchi 눈치: some mysterious unspoken power that Koreans have that leads to success and happiness?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Becky and Cedric reflect on the Korean culture they learned from their mothers and how they realized the culture they grew up learning was actually old-fashioned or no longer used in Korea once they experienced modern life in Seoul.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support…

Cedric and Becky talk about Tokyo's show of diversity, the reality of Hafu players and the underlying question that always exists - are you 'enough' to represent our country?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

In light of a friend passing away, Becky and Cedric wanted to talk about finding reconciliation with family before things are too late.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

Did you have many Korean influences growing up? Cedric and Becky go down memory lane as they remember the nostalgic 90s of their mixed Korean home childhoods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

Who was Queen Noguk and King Gongmin? We share a love story that transcended time and borders, a love story between a Mongolian Princess and a Korean King.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th…

Who are the Zainichi? A group of ethnic Koreans with a specific background in Japan, the first generation of Zainichi Koreans survived under an imperialist government that pressed for monoculturalism up to the current generation that still faces discrimination today. How did these Koreans end up in Japan, why have they suffered so much and who are …

Growing up in multi-lingual households has its immense share of benefits and struggles. How do two people who speak two different languages fall in love and make a relationship work? Is it possible? Cedric and Becky, both of whom grew up in households where their parents didn’t speak each other’s respective languages fluently, share their thoughts.…

Are all Koreans in love with K-pop? Do we eat dog meat? And how are Koreans all so good at math? Just a few of the stereotypes we break down in this episode. Where did they come from and why are they still around?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.--- Suppor…

Cedric and Becky plan their wedding. They talk about what weddings in Korea are like versus American weddings, and discuss what style they'd want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfiepr…

Does being half-Korean give you an edge working in Korea?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support

“My black side assumes I choose Korean culture over them or assume I don’t care about BLM (which I do care and support). On the Korean, side they assume I don’t respect the culture due to tattoos and not protesting with Stop Asian Hate (Which I also care about). I just feel like I can’t do right for both my people.” A recent listener mail that caug…

The way we view ourselves is affected by not only our own thoughts but certainly by the words and perceptions we get from those around us. Under this understanding, the context of our surroundings undoubtedly play a role in how we view ourselves. Becky and Cedric share how their own self awareness and perceptions has changed by living in Korea.See …

We talked about the problems that migrant brides can face by getting married through brokers to Korean men. But what about the other side?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpod…

Is culture inherent or is it taught? We talk about our experiences of learning the cultures we grew up in and how further exploration has led to some revelations about our lives and families.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.--- Support this podcast: https:…