Welcome to the very first episode of our podcast! We are Gigi, a Korean-American designer living in California, and Daamly), a longtime TV host and announcer based in Seoul.

In this intro session, we dive into our "not-so-normal" relationship and why we decided to bridge the gap between Korea and the US through conversation. From "accidental rudeness" in our first meetings to navigating strict cultural hierarchies, we’re unpeeling what it means to be Korean (and "un-Korean") in today’s world.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Friends-in-Law: How we met through Gigi’s cousin and why our friendship actually broke traditional Korean social rules.

• The Family Tree "Glitch": Why Gigi was technically "accidentally rude" when she asked Dahm to use informal language.

• Life as a Korean Announcer: Dahm shares her 17-year journey in the broadcasting industry and the challenge of switching off her "serious news voice" for the podcast.

• Cultural Perspectives: Gigi explains how her background in design shapes her interest in cultural experiences—from makeup trends to social behaviors.

• The "Alien" Feeling: Why Dahm feels like she has an "American heart" despite living in Korea her whole life, and how Gigi stays connected to her roots from California.