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(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

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins can’t seem to escape the escalating drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni following the release of their movie, “It Ends with Us.” Ellen and Jane talk about the public discourse over the alleged smear campaign, the lawsuits and counter suits, and wonder whether we’re just being manipulated by warring PR campaigns. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 76

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins reunite after the holidays and contemplate how they want to enter 2025 - Ellen is striving for more discipline, while Jane wants more freedom. This playful New Year’s episode dives into their opposing approaches to self-improvement and their deeper desires for growth and balance. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 75

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane unpack the looming TikTok ban, its implications for digital content creators, and what it says about the evolving dynamics between tech and government. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 74

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Following the late November “bomb cyclone,” Ellen and her neighbors endured days without power, while Jane learned of a friend going through a difficult loss. The yeochins explore the profound impact of sitting with someone in their pain, and the deep connection that simply holding space can create. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 73

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane tiptoe through the minefield of disciplining other people's kids. Should you step in or step away? They share cringy stories, debate boundaries, and wonder: is it ever really your place? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 72

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane unpack the headaches and joys of the Christmas season - staving off the holiday pounds, hosting dinner parties, juggling the ENTIRE mental load, and reflecting on what we can do better in the new year. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 71

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins talk about Korea’s short-lived martial law for which President Yoon Suk Yeol now faces impeachment. What concerns does the recent political unrest in South Korea trigger for us in America, especially weeks before the new administration takes office? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 70