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(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane unexpectedly found herself on stage translating for a debut Korean filmmaker during her first U.S. festival appearance—no pressure, just the Korean Consulate in the audience. In this episode, Jane recounts the high-stress, high-stakes night she tried to honor the film, the filmmaker, her many years of Korean school, and her own pride…all for zero dollars. | Reply Yeochin E...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): How did we get to 100 episodes? One inside joke at a time. To mark the occasion, Jane and Ellen bring on content creator and fellow Korean American icon @tressuni (Stephanie Kim) to talk about making the kind of content we wish existed when we were younger—it's a celebration with warmth, humor, and the shared joy of Korean American storytelling. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 100

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen sat down to dinner with her stepmom for the first time in nine years—and it was everything she feared it would be. In this raw and reflective episode, the Yeochins unpack what went down, why Ellen said yes to the invite, and how sometimes closure doesn’t come with an apology—it comes with clarity. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 99

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen talk about the jarring transition into adolescence—and how school sex ed (called Family Life and Sexual Health education or "FLASH") at the kids' schools left them scrambling to catch up. A real conversation about body changes, boundaries, and how to rewrite the script we inherited. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 98

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): As immigration crackdowns ramp up, where do Asian Americans stand? Jane and Ellen talk about ICE raids, protests, and the seemingly eerie silence from many Asian Americans. Is it fear? Privilege? Apathy? A combination? The Yeochins explore how proximity to whiteness, model minority myths, and the performance of allyship play out on social media—and in real life. | Reply Yeochin...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane's now a tennis girlie, while Ellen is working up to the 10-step skincare routine. In this fun episode the yeochins talk about how they've subtly - and not-so-subtly - rubbing off on each other over their years of friendship. Listen in on their warm, hilarious convo about influence, identity, and trying new things in your 40s. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 96

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane hop on the Plan A / Plan B social media trend to unpack the unexpected twists that brought them to where they are today. From dream jobs that didn’t pan out to surprise career pivots, they talk about the detours that led to something better than expected. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 95

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): An NYU student accuses her roommate of relieving herself ON HER while she slept. Ellen and Jane are shook, and they share their own stories from the trenches of communal college living. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 94

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): From laser facials to full-on face reshaping, Korea’s beauty industry is booming—but with rising demand comes increased risk. Ellen and Jane unpack the cultural pressures, influencer-fueled trends, and the not-so-glamorous side effects of chasing aesthetic perfection. When does enhancement cross the line into danger? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 93

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE:) Ellen and Jane catch up with their friend, Sam Hyun, who is perpetually jet-setting for one of his many jobs. He’s well-known on social media as @samueljhyun, speaking out on various justice issues and advocating for the AAPI community, as Director of Government Relations for The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). He’s also an entrepreneur, co-founding 1587 Sneakers, and a lover...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): It’s all fun and games teaching kids to be strong—until their strength is directed at you. Jane and Ellen talk about parenting strong-willed kids and why sometimes the hardest battles happen at home. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 91

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen discuss how supporting kids through bullying is as much about building resilience in ourselves as it is about building strength in them—and why it’s okay to not have all the answers. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 90

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane laugh about how they somehow became the go-to emcees for school events and how using their voices (literally) is one of the most fulfilling ways they've found to give back. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 89

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): In this reflective episode, Ellen and Jane talk about why Ellen’s recent comedy show—crafted specifically for moms—was her most meaningful yet. Slower tempo, louder laughs, and a reminder that moms need spaces to laugh, breathe, and feel seen. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 88

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane react to Kim Soo-Hyun’s tearful press conference and ask: what do we really expect from public apologies? They also revisit the phenomenon of impassioned defense from loyal fans, and why the delusion of perfect celebrities will likely continue. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 87

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ever look at an influencer’s spotless home and think, that could never be me? Same. Ellen and Jane break down the fantasy vs. reality of keeping a tidy house when you’re constantly cleaning up after tiny tornadoes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 86

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Is there such a thing as the “default” Korean American experience? The yeochins swap stories about how even within our community, we make assumptions about each other, and why assuming we all share the same cultural touchpoints can be limiting. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 85

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): When the partner is down (or out of town), the chaos ramps up! Jane and Ellen share the hilarious and oh-so-real struggles of solo parenting—juggling kids, dogs, and everything in between. Grab a glass of wine (or two) and commiserate with your yeochins! | Reply Yeochin Ep. 83

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins unpack the latest IRL drama surrounding Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun in the wake of Kim Sae-Ron's death. From revelations about their alleged relationship when she was a minor to Kim Soo-Hyun’s and his agency’s denials, Ellen and Jane discuss it all and explore why people struggle to separate actors from the roles they play. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 83

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane just got back from Korea, and she’s spilling all the details - what went better this time, how she handled family visits, and some of the unexpected culture shocks. Plus, the weird feeling of being both Korean and…not quite. Grab your favorite beverage and join the conversation! | Reply Yeochin Ep. 82

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane confess the little white lies they’ve told their husbands - over mysteriously appearing car scratches or new purchases - and the art of selective honesty. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 81

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins break down later episodes of Single's Inferno 4, debrief "that bed scene," and debate contestants' motives. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 80

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins analyze the best (and worst) pairings in Single's Inferno 4, pick their favorite contestants, and marvel at how beautiful they all are. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 79

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The stakes are higher, the betrayals run deeper, and the games are deadlier—Ellen and Jane analyze Squid Game Season 2, dissecting character growth, shocking turns, and whether the sequel surpasses the original. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 78

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen helps Jane ring in her 40th birthday with laughter and reflection. As they toast to new chapters, the Yeochins unpack fears and uncertainties about the political landscape under the new administration. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 77