🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 14: seoul.southkorea 서사코 (ft. Chris & Jim)

Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 14, Gibson and Tae sit down with Chris & Jim, the team behind seoul.southkorea (서사코), to talk about how they turned individual content creation into a growing community and business in Korea.From meeting at an influencer event to building something together, this episode dives into how opportunity, personality, and timing all came together.

👇 In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Chris & Jim met at an influencer event and decided to work together 🤝

• Jim recognizing the opportunity to help monetize Chris’s travel content 📈

• The story behind how seoul.southkorea (서사코) was started

• Chris’s background as a community builder in Bulgaria and now CEO

• Jim’s role as the outgoing CMO, focused on networking, events, and growth

• How they built and manage an influencer group chat of 1300+ creators

• Organizing networking events with restaurants, cities, and travel companies

• Real conversations about content creation, business, and life in Korea

Chris brings a more grounded, community-focused approach, while Jim thrives on meeting people and creating opportunities — and together, they’ve built something that connects creators across Korea.Whether you’re into content creation, influencer marketing, or just curious how people build communities abroad — this episode gives you a real look behind the scenes.

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🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 13: Welcome to My Dong (ft. Bart)

Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! In Episode 13, Gibson and Tae are joined by Bart van Genugten, the creator behind the YouTube channel @iGoBart , as we dive into his experience living in Korea and exploring the country in a way most people don’t. From his “Welcome to My Dong” series to his experience touring North Korea, this episode goes beyond surface-level travel and into the real stories behind Korean neighborhoods.

👇 In this episode you’ll hear:

• Bart’s journey moving to Korea and what kept him here 🇰🇷

• The idea behind “Welcome to My Dong” — exploring all 467 neighborhoods of Seoul

• How his content goes beyond travel to highlight history, culture, and local people

• The difference between typical Korea travel content vs. documentary-style storytelling

• About Bart's experience visiting North Korea and how he wrote a book (직항은 없다) about it

Unlike typical travel vlogs, Bart’s work focuses on uncovering the stories, history, and everyday lives of people in each neighborhood, offering a deeper and more meaningful look at Korea.

Whether you’re living in Korea, planning to visit, or just curious about the country from a more thoughtful perspective — this episode gives you a unique lens through someone who’s dedicated years to truly understanding it.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iGoBart

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Website: https://www.igobart.com

Bart's Book: https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/detail/S000208603929

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🎙️ Almost Korean Podcast | Episode 12: Korean vs. American Drinking Games (Soolbang 술방)

Welcome back to Almost Korean Podcast! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 In Episode 12, Gibson and Tae dive into the world of Korean vs. American drinking games — breaking down how they’re played, what makes them fun, and why they’re such a big part of social gatherings. This episode is also a “Soolbang (술방)”, where instead of eating like mukbang, the hosts are drinking together throughout the show, bringing a more laid-back, real, and interactive vibe. And watch Gibson and Tae actually shotgun a beer live on camera 👀

👇 In this episode you’ll hear:

• Popular Korean drinking games and how they work 🍻

• Classic American drinking games and how they compare

• The strategy, chaos, and humor behind these games

• Funny drinking stories and fun college memories

• Real-time reactions, laughs, and moments as the drinks keep flowing

Whether you’ve played these games before or are just curious how they differ across cultures — this episode is all about fun, competition, and letting loose.

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*DISCLOSURE: WE ARE NOT ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO DRINK ALCOHOL. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY AND DO NOT DRINK IF YOU'RE A MINOR*

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