Korean Pizza Club
Korean Pizza Club is a podcast that explores Korean culture, societal issues, life and dating, and the experiences of foreigners in Korea. The hosts serve up fresh slices of Korea with a side of fun, covering topics from bulgogi to sweet potato pizza. Their mission is to bridge the world with Korea one slice at a time.
Episodes
Weirdest Korean Debates – Partner Boundaries to Peeing in the Shower | KPC | S2 EP.9
1. Would you keep or sell a hideous gift from your partner? 2. Do you pee in the shower? (Be honest) 3. Do you wear slippers in the shower? 4. You, your partner, and their (opposite sex) friend get drunk on a trip. Your partner crashes early. Do you keep drinking with their friend? 5. Your partner’s (opposite sex) coworker lives nearby and asks to carpool every day. Are you okay with that? 6. Wou
The Hustle Never Stops – Korea’s Extreme Grind Culture | KPC | S2 EP.8
Everyone in Korea seems to have a side gig—whether it's investing in stocks, real estate, or crypto. But it's not just about money. People are also pouring time and resources into their appearance, self-improvement, and personal branding. So where does this mindset come from? Why is there such an intense drive to invest in every aspect of life?Today, I’ve gathered three special guests who have a l
Love, Career & Stability: What 2030 Koreans Are Struggling With | KPC | S2 EP.7
In this episode of the KPC podcast, we’re diving into a topic that hits way too close to home—love, career, and the never-ending chase for stability in your 20s and 30s. Why does everything feel so unstable these days? Is it just us—or is dating, building a career, and planning a future in Korea getting harder by the year?Joined by guests who don’t hold back, we open up about the pressures of mode
DKDKTV EXPOSED 𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑫.. (BTS with ex-editor & Kelsey the Korean) | KPC | EP.6
In this special episode of the KPC podcast, we’re celebrating the revival of DKDKTV with none other than my partner, Danny Kim! But did I pick the wrong guests for the occasion? Kelsey and Tammy, who probably know all our deepest secrets, waste no time exposing us on camera.This episode gets extra spicy as Danny and I (David) get called out—hard. But it’s not just about the chaos; we also dive int
Korea's Elite 1%: Secret Obsession with Shamanism & Superstition | KPC | EP.5
Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/kpc to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed!Shamanism might seem like a relic of the past, but in Korea, it’s alive and thriving—even among the wealthiest and most powerful. In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Korean shamanism and explore its surprising grip
Do Koreans dislike Korean-Americans?🇰🇷🇺🇸 (Stereotypes/Culture shocks) | KPC | S2 EP.4 + Connecting
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Helping Korea's Forgotten Elderly: Poverty & Loneliness | Aiden Kim | KPC POD S2 EP.3
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👫 Guests: Aiden Kim @aidenkim16 / Park Soobin @soobeanie
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(𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚) LANA Breaks 5-Year Silence: ‘Koreaboo’ Controversy Exposed | KPC POD | S2 EP2
You may remember Lana, the first Russian soloist to debut in the K-pop scene. Her debut sparked a significant debate— some claims that followed her career both before and after she stepped into the spotlight. Much of the discourse stemmed from her debuting as a foreign artist in a predominantly Korean industry back in 2019, with many audiences claiming that she was trying to appropriate the Korean
"Everyone is PLASTIC in Korea.. They WORSHIP beautiful people." | KPC POD | S2 EP.1
Did you know that nearly 50% of young women in South Korea undergo double eyelid surgery in their 20s? In this eye-opening episode of the Korean Pizza Club (KPC), we dig into why South Korea has become the plastic surgery capital of the world. With over a million procedures performed annually, what compels so many to alter their appearance? Join host David Kim and the crew as they explore the cult
Do you even listen to K-pop anymore, in Korea? | Korean Pizza Club | EP.30 (Last episode)
🎤 Host: David Kim @justdavid_92
👫 Guests: Anna Lee @jyannalee / Christine Park @soobeanie / Dan Kim @theundaniable1
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Korean Men Hype: Fetishization vs. Actually Attractive? | KPC | EP.29
Like it or not, it's hard to deny that there has been some amount of hype behind Korean men for the past few years. Obviously one could point the reasoning towards the Korean wave, along with the fantasy of K-pop idols and K-drama actors. However, do these dramas actually represent some sort of reality? Are Korean men actually like that to some extent? And is that why foreigners tend to like K
Dating Apps in Korea are DIFFERENT: BE PRETTY OR RICH | Korean Pizza Club | EP.28
You're likely familiar with Tinder and Bumble, but have you ever come across HelloTalk, Amanda, or Gold Spoon? These are dating platforms in Korea that break the mold or take things to the next level. To join, you must pass screening by existing users and maintain an average rating above 3.0, or provide proof of substantial wealth with legal documentation. Ironically, these apps thrive in Kore
Talk sh*t about Korea and you’ll get views!😈 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.27
We've started to notice a pattern. Whenever something bad about Korea is talked about, the videos go viral! Also, is the Korean content field becoming saturated with too many creators and similar content? What does it actually take to be a content creator in Korea? With the supernovas in the Korean content scene - Hankyute, Sean Solo, K-explorer(Jerry), we share the BTS, challenges, honest tho
Africa to Korea: Life, Struggles, Relationships, Advice🇷🇼🇿🇦 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.26
We invite Moses from Rwanda and Bella from South Africa/Rwanda to share their experiences living in Korea. Moses being very active in the Korean media/TV scene shares his stories about adapting to Korea and being on various TV shows. Bella also tells her story of coming to Korea, what it is she likes and dislikes, and her honest opinion about the country. Oh, and yes she is the Bella you might kno
WILD drinking culture & CRAZY drunk stories🍻😵💫 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.25
Discover the captivating world of Korean drinking culture in today's episode! While we playfully jest about everyone in Korea being alcoholic (or maybe not), the undeniable truth is that alcohol and socializing go hand in hand in various Korean settings. Whether it's amongst friends, lovers, or in the corporate world, drinking is an integral part of the experience. You may have witnessed t
Does Korean Fashion have actual HYPE? / BTS of Luxury Brand collabs and runways (Feat. Q2HAN)👗🛍️✨ | KPC | EP.24
What is it like to collaborate with a luxury brand? How are you invited to fashion shows in Paris, Milan, and New York? Do you get paid? What is the actual vibe like? Fashion & Beauty icons, influencers, identical Korean twins, Q2HAN reveal all the secrets behind luxury brand collabs and fashion shows. Also as Korean fashion influencers, they express their thoughts about the current Korean wav
Being a Foreign member of a K-pop idol group 🇮🇳🇷🇺 (X:IN Aria & Nova) | Korean Pizza Club | EP.23
X:IN's Aria and Nova are in the studio to share their journey of becoming a K-pop idol, especially in the perspective of being a foreigner (respectively from India and Russia) which is still quite uncommon in the K-pop industry. Do they feel equally treated, are there any challenges, and what do they think K-pop is in this time and era? Aria and Nova share their unfiltered thoughts.
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The 3rd Language Between Korean and English: KONGLISH 🇰🇷🇬🇧 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.22
What is Konglish and where did it come from? What are the most commonly used Konglish words? Try to guess the meanings of the most commonly used Konglish vocabulary in this episode of Korean Pizza Club with special guest @VeeAlwaysHere and of course our regulars @jyannalee @soobeanie
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The 'No-Kids Zone' Controversy (feat. 0.7 birth rate) | Korean Pizza Club | EP.21
Despite Korea having a record-low in birth rate(0.7, 2023), certain store owners are not allowing kids/children to enter their stores. Parents with kids are upset about the matter claiming that it is discriminatory. However, the majority of Koreans seem to think 'No-kids zones' are ok and is the freedom of the store owner. Many argue that this type of freedom is a slippery slope, as we hav
Life after being a K-pop Idol (NU'EST, BTL)🕺✨ | Korean Pizza Club | EP.20
Aaron(NU'EST) and Joel(BTL) from the @KOREANCOWBOYS podcast joins me in KPC and talks about their lives nowadays after being a K-pop idol! I ask how the transition was, whether they miss anything being an idol, and if there are any struggles/problems.
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Behind the Crown: Miss Korea Winners speak out on Beauty Pageants 👸🏻 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.19
Korea is the land of high standards when it gets to appearance and beauty. The beauty pageants in Korea can be super competitive as well. Miss Korea is the most prestigious beauty pageant in Korea which boasts a long history. While there might be criticisms against beauty pageants in the modern era with issues of objectification, extreme beauty standards, etc., Miss Korea is still very popular amo
Korea's Cafe Craze: Best cafes to visit in Seoul/Korea! 🇰🇷 ☕ | Korean Pizza Club | EP.18|
Korea is very well known to the world for it's amazing (or somewhat excessive) cafe game. Korea has the most cafes per capita in the world, not to mention all the different aesthetics and themes! In this episode of Korean Pizza Club we talk about why cafe culture is so big in Korea, some interesting points about Korean cafe culture and FINALLY the BEST CAFES to visit in South Korea or Seoul.
LIVE or LEAVE? | Korean Pizza Club | EP.17
Foreigners who have lived in Korea for over 10 years talk about their decision to either live or leave the country with multiple angles of consideration (language, relationship, opportunity, living cost, vibe and more)
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🎤 Host: David Kim @justdavid_92
👫 Guests: Alex @itsalexsigrist / Mike @mikole86 @murican_mike /
April @april_lynn_777
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American Tipping Culture enters Korea, is it acceptable? | Korean Pizza Club | EP.16
Korea might be pro-America on almost all matters, except maybe 3 things: Drugs, Guns, and TIPPING. American tipping culture has been getting out of control in the United States, where the standard has become 20-25%, according to several news sources and Americans. Ironically, the American tipping culture has been slowly infiltrating the Korean society. And we're not talking about small store o
Why Koreans don't speak English to you! | Korean Pizza Club | EP.15
Korea is well known to have an intense education system and English takes a big portion in it. Koreans try so hard and pay so much money into English education. However, many foreigners say that many Koreans shy away from speaking English with them. Why is this? Our guests, who are all fluent Korean and English speakers try to explain the reason to this.
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Foreigner Life in Korea: "Are you Happy?" | Korean Pizza Club | EP.14
A recent article introduced a survey that indicated foreign residents of Seoul were 'happier' than Koreans. More than half of the foreign residents wished to continue living in Seoul and would recommend Seoul to other foreigners. In today's KPC episode, we invite 3 Americans living in Korea: Renee, Von, and Shannon to talk about their experiences living in Korea/Seoul and whether they
3 Different ways to meet a Korean Boyfriend/Girlfriend 😘🇰🇷 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.13
How did you meet your boyfriend/girlfriend? - Is one of the most common questions one can receive. Of course you can tell the full story behind it, but Koreans have an unique way of saying how they met their partner 'in a nutshell'. There are 3 layers to it - Jamanchu, Inmanchu, Ahmanchu. Let's talk about what these are, and what type the regular panels are personally!
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Men & Women can NEVER be friends in Korea?! 👫🚫 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.12
Can men and women be friends ONLY? While many might ask why this is even a question, Koreans beg to differ, as many responses and debate results show that Koreans think that either side will always cross the line.
🎤 Host: David Kim @justdavid_92 @DKDKTV
👫 Guests: Anna Lee @jyannalee / Soobin @soobeanie / Kelsey @KelseytheKorean
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10 Years with BTS: Success, Impact, Journey of ARMY (feat. xCeleste) | Korean Pizza Club | EP.11
It has already been 10 years with @BTS ! From underdog nobodies to the most popular boyband in the world, the journey is truly mindblowing. In celebration of BTS' 10th year anniversary and FESTA in Seoul, we brought ARMYs(xCeleste - Rosan, Masha, David Kim, Anna Lee) into the studio to talk about BTS' success, impact and personal journeys/memories. Please note that this episode was filmed
Korea vs. India/Pakistan: Relationships & Dating 👫 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.10
We invited Majid, Neha, and Yukta again to talk about social life, relationships, and dating in Korea from the Indian/Pakistani perspective. We compare the differences between relationship culture/behavior between the countries! The guests also give their advice on how to make friends and relationships in Korea.
Host: David Kim @justdavid_92 Guest: Majid @ranamajid007 / Neha @mylovefromkorea17 /
Korea declares WAR against DRUGS 🚫💊💉| Korean Pizza Club | EP.9
Recently with numerous cases of high profile figures including K-drama, K-pop stars getting caught during heavy drugs and most importantly kids in academy districts being exposed the meth, the Korean gov. has officially declared a war against drugs. Death penalty to the distributors are being discussed and full police force is expected to crack down on drug crimes. Why and when did this happen, an
Korea's Luxury Craze & Obsession: Why & How?🥇👜 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.8
Korea has officially become #1 in consumption of luxury brands/goods per capita. Korea has even exceeded China and the US. Korea is the only country where luxury good consumption has spiked during COVID-19. Nowadays, K-pop stars are being endorsed as luxury brand ambassadors, which will likely affect the younger generation. Why is this happening? We talk about our theories, experiences on this phe
Indian, Pakistani, Desi Life in Korea: Good & Bad 🇮🇳🇵🇰🇰🇷 | Korean Pizza Club | EP.7
The Desi community continues to grow in Korea. Today we have Majid from Pakistan, Neha and Yukta from India to share their stories living in Korea. While most of their experiences focus on the positive side of Korea, of course there are negative ones as well. Are Koreans welcoming of Indians and Pakistanis?
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Korean Beauty Standards in 2023 (Plastic Surgery, Body, Skincare) | Korean Pizza Club | EP.6
Korean beauty standards are infamous to be very high standard. From plastic surgery, skincare, body weight/height.. It never ends!
Korean YouTubers Jina Kim, Soobeanie, Anna Lee and David Kim(DKDKTV) talk about living in Korea under it's beauty standards.
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Dating in Korea, Hongdae F***boys, Tinder (feat. Sean Solo) | Korean Pizza Club | EP.5
Dating in Korea can be wild OR charming. It's either a K-drama or f***boy horror show. We hear the stories of actual foreigners in Korea with their dating experiences on/offline. Also popular Twitch streamer Sean Solo joins us to chip in his opinions about dating issues!
Host: David Kim
Guest: Sean Solo @Itsseansolo / Sonja @sonjagades / Anna @itsana_16 , @kpopisforcoolkids
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Black Models/Entertainers in Korea: Hardships, Discrimination, and Representation | Korean Pizza Club | EP.4
Models/entertainers seem like fancy jobs to do in South Korea, especially when you're working with BTS, K-pop idols, and luxury brands. However it's not always sunshine and rainbows, when it get's to black people/models in Korea. On this episode of Korean Pizza Club, we have Iyanu, Jerry, and Von share their experiences in Korea as a black model/entertainer along with the hardships and
Why do Koreans like America so much? | Korean Pizza Club | EP.3
Koreans seem to always have some sort of positivity towards America/Americans. We try to analyze what kind of factors might make Koreans to like Americans so much.
In this episode we have Alex Sigrist and Leigh Holland, Americans living in Korea for 10-14 years, with multiple jobs. We hear their experience in Korea as Americans and how they became successfully established in Korea. We also have D
Social Media in Korea: Kpop Celebs, Sliding into DMs, Face Filters | Korean Pizza Club | EP2
Social media has become such a big part of everybody's lives. It is definitely not an exception in Korea. But some things might be different culturally on how Koreans use social media in terms of dating and socializing, using filters, etc.
In this episode we have Dan Kim, Ramyun and Chill participant, and social media manager/specialist, talking about the Korean social media scene with celebr
Why is nobody getting married or having babies in Korea? + Korean Influencer Single life | EP1 | Korean Pizza Club |
Korea has been revealed to be officially #1 in lowest birth rate. The marriage rate is down 50% compared to the last decade. Why is this happening? 4 Koreans in their mid 20s - early 30s discuss about this phenomenon with their own experience. As a bonus, the crew shares about their current single life in Korea! Will any of us get married?!
Host: David Kim
Guests: Soobeanie, Ann
