This is K2K | Teaching English in South Korea: The REAL Expat Experience w/ Victoria Kelly!

This is K2K | Living & Teaching English in South Korea | Interview with VictoriaIn this episode of K2K Studios (Korea to Kentucky), we sit down with our friend Victoria to talk about her real-life experience living and teaching English in South Korea. From culture shock and dating abroad to mental health, K-pop, and everyday life as a foreigner, Victoria shares the honest highs and challenges of living overseas.This episode goes beyond the romanticized version of Korea and dives into what daily life is actually like — especially as a teacher, a K-pop fan, and a plus-size woman navigating a different culture.🎤 Topics we cover include:Why she chose Korea & how she got thereTeaching English abroad & career pathsDating, friendships, and culture shockMental health while living overseasRacism, body image, and expectations vs. realityK-pop, BTS, and how living in Korea changed her fandom experiencePractical tips for visiting or moving to Korea⏱ TIMESTAMPS4:47 What made you want to go to Korea?10:16 How many languages do you speak?18:27 How did you end up living in Korea?21:50 What is your current job?22:12 Is teaching something you always wanted to do?25:05 Have you ever had problems dating because you were a K-pop fan?26:06 What was dating like in a foreign country?28:54 Did you go through the “dye your hair” K-pop phase?30:57 Where did you teach in Korea?31:21 Did you visit Seoul often?32:14 What was your mental health like in Korea?42:55 Who is your BTS bias?43:45 Favorite place you visited in Korea45:14 Funny language moments53:40 How has your relationship with K-pop changed?55:36 Buying clothes in Korea as a plus-size girl58:15 Experiencing racism while living in Korea1:00:03 Clubbing culture in Korea1:05:43 Being careful with laws as a foreigner1:06:54 Romanticized Korea vs. reality1:09:00 Thrift stores in Korea?1:10:17 Habits she kept from Korea1:17:17 ADHD & medication discussion1:28:15 Other groups besides BTS1:31:12 Concerts she’s attended1:34:40 Top 5 must-do tips for Korea1:38:25 Predictions for the next BTS album1:44:39 MBTI1:45:56 Expectations for upcoming BTS concert1:57:50 Victoria reflects on being on the show🎧 Listen to the audio version on Spotify & all podcast platforms.📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @K2KStudios🇰🇷🇺🇸 From Korea to Kentucky — real stories, real conversations.#TeachEnglishAbroad #LivingInKorea #SouthKoreaLife #KpopPodcast #K2KStudios #ExpatLife #TeachingInKorea #MentalHealthAbroad