K2K: Korea to Kentucky

Meet Emma and Mary — two sisters we met at an Eric Nam concert in Nashville two years ago who we host as guests for our first full-length interview. In this episode, we dive into their K-Pop journey , from how they first discovered the genre to the ways it’s shaped their lives, their favorite groups (and bias stories 👀), and the unforgettable moments from seeing ATEEZ live in Nashville this year....

Welcome to Episode 7 of K2K! 🐎✨In this episode, we’re getting real Kentucky-fried—from slang only locals understand to the wildest urban legends the Bluegrass State has to offer. Ever heard of “sweating like a sinner in church”? Or the ghostly tales from the Waverly Hills Sanatorium? Yeah, we’re going there. Join us for laughs, weird stories, and some good ol’ Southern charm. Whether you're...

From the hollers of Pike County to global fast food fame, Kentucky has invented more than just bourbon and bluegrass. In this episode, we take a wild ride through some of the most surprising inventions and historic moments born in the Bluegrass State—including Dippin’ Dots (yes, the Ice Cream of the Future started in Paducah), the origins of KFC, the world's longest cave system, and a little t...

Why is mental health still so stigmatized in Korea — and how is that finally starting to change? In this episode, we explore how Korean culture, history, and K-pop idols are shaping conversations around mental health. From spiritual possession, to psychiatric reform, celebrity advocacy, and shifting generational attitudes — we unpack it all. ✨ Topics: • Traditional views on mental illness • Hwa-b...

Episode 4: Have You Ever (K-Pop Edition) + BTS Is Coming Home! In this episode, we’re playing a K-pop twist on “Have You Ever…” and things get fun, messy, and maybe a little too honest 👀 We also talk about the newest music drops we’re loving and share our feelings about the BTS members nearing the end of their military enlistment. (Spoiler: emotions were had.) In this episode: • K-pop fan confess...

Welcome to K2K: Korea to Kentucky! Are you in your Spiritual Girl Era? Because we are. 🌙✨ In this episode of K2K: Korea to Kentucky, we dive into all things spirituality, intuition, and inner peace — with a K-pop twist. From exploring our beliefs around auras, energy, and astrology (yes, we talk sign compatibility with our fave idols 👀) to breaking down which K-pop stars give off the most intro...

People love to say, “It’s just a phase,” but we’re here to say—nope. In this episode, we’re digging into why K-pop still hits, even after all these years. From evolving with your bias to finding emotional support in lyrics, choreography, and community—we talk about what keeps us coming back and why that connection runs deeper than just the music. We get into: • Why “outgrowing” K-pop isn’t on our...

🩷 Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts – Sarah & Megan Welcome to K2K: Korea to Kentucky! In our very first episode, we're introducing ourselves—Sarah (therapist) and Megan (content creator)—and sharing how we each discovered K-pop, what it meant to us during some of our hardest moments, and why we believe music and mental health belong in the same conversation. We talk: • Our K-pop origin stories (hel...