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The Halfie Project
by The Halfie Project Podcast
Becky White and Cedric Stout deep dive into Korean history, culture and the mixed race experience. They share the half-Korean experiences with guests from all over the world. Find more at TheHalfieProject.com or @thehalfieproject Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
Episodes
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Multi-Cultural Relationship? Ask These Questions First
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10 Things Half-Koreans Hear (Often...)
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5 Things Mixed Koreans Understand
Have you heard any of these things? Becky and Cedric break down five commonly heard phrases we get as mixed Koreans. If you have your own thoughts on this, write in at [email protected]
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Positive Stereotypes - Not All That Great
At first glance, positive stereotypes seem different than negative stereotypes, but ultimately they do the same thing - strip down a full human being to the qualities or characteristics you choose to believe. Take a listen as Cedric and Becky talk about some positive stereotypes we've faced and…
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The Kim Sisters: The First K-Pop Girl Group?
The Kim Sisters, the first Asian group to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, also hold the record for most performances ever for the variety show - a whopping 22 times. The largely forgotten godmothers of K-Pop girl groups, the Kim Sisters were one of the most popular Vegas acts of the 60s. Write…
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Advice for Couples in Interracial or Multicultural Relationships (from Two Half-Koreans)
Being in a healthy relationship takes a lot of work but it is rewarding. Now add onto that cultural differences, language barriers, dealing with implicit biases and physical distances - now you have a lot more to work through. Both Cedric and Becky are mixed Korean, Black and White on their other...
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Korean Names and Their Importance
What makes Korean names special? Though Korean names might typically only contain three syllables, or more specifically three characters, every part of the name traditionally contains significant meaning. In this episode, we break down the three parts of a Korea name: the 성 (family name) and 이름...
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Standing Out (in Korea)
Do you feel like people stare at you because of how you look (and not necessarily because you’re trying to stand out)? Cedric and Becky talk about how it feels to have those extra eyes on you. Read more at thehalfieproject.com Send listener mail to [email protected]
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What Happens When a Child is Kidnapped by Their Own Parent in Korea?
It's a long-ish title, we know, but essentially it says it all - if your Korean partner kidnaps your child and hides them in Korea, what can you do? We discuss three cases, two currently ongoing, how the Korean government is handling them and what you can do about the current cases of John Sichi...
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When Marilyn Monroe Came to Korea
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe visited Korea at the height of her rising power in Hollywood? Listen to why she came to Korea, what she did there and how this moment resonated.
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So You Want to Live in Korea?
So you're wondering what it's like to live in the motherland? Becky and Cedric go through some expectations versus realities and how to prepare for living in Korea as a mixed Korean.
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The Immigrant Child Experience - Where Are You From?
Cedric and Becky, both having immigrant mothers from Korea, know a thing or two about living in a mixed home. They talk about what might be some common experiences children of immigrants might face, particularly if one or both of your parents are Korean. Read more at thehalfieproject.com Send...
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HP Throwback: Drinking in Korea
The holidays are upon us! So eat, drink and be merry. Here's a nice throwback where Cedric and Becky walk you through all the ins and outs of drinking in Korea.
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Korean American Culture is Just Something Else
Becky and Cedric break down Korean American groups and the Korean culture that has evolved in the US.
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Generational Gaps - A Look into Korean Society
Becky and Cedric talk about the sharp generational (and now more frequently appearing, cultural) divides that exist in the Korean society and diaspora. Follow The Halfie Project on instagram @thehalfieproject and watch our videos on youtube.
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"I'm Learning Korean... How Did You Fix Your Accent?" (Listener Mail Response)
Becky and Cedric got a great listener mail about working on your accent when learning Korean. How did we do it? Tune in.
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International Couples? Things We Think About
With the rising visibility of international couples, Becky and Cedric decided to talk about some of the realities that aren't so apparent on the social media trending pages.
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"I'm a Korean Adoptee..." Listener Mail (And Welcome to Season 4!)
Becky and Cedric are back! We're jumping right back into the podcast with a listener mail response.
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Season Finale and... Some Big News
Becky and Cedric have something important to share...
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Racial Fetishization (Yellow Fever and More, Oh My)
Yellow Fever, or the fetishization of Asian women, is seen regularly today and is backed up by a long history. Where did it come from, how is it perpetuated and what are the real life consequences of it playing out for Asian women in the western world?
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HP Throwback: The Vanishing "Mongolian Blue Spot"
Were you born with a blue-grey, bruise-looking spot that vanished as you became older? You may have been a baby with the Mongolian Blue Spot. What is this odd birthmark and how did it get such a name?
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Revenge: Why and How It's Portrayed in Korean Cinema
Korean cinema has produces incredible films, but few have caught the attention like the vengeance genre. The violence, the bleakness and the despair expressed are unique to Korean revenge films. Becky and Cedric explore the cultural and historical reasons why revenge is a dish best served Korean.
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What If We Had Grown Up In Korea? (Let's Imagine!)
Cedric and Becky explore the hypothetical idea of growing up in Korea (late 80s-2000s), drawing conclusions from societal, historical and cultural observations. (Note: Maybe we are entirely off the mark. If you grew up in Korea during 1980s-2000s, we'd love to hear from you!)
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HP Throwback: The Origins of Honhyeol
This is a classic episode from a while back when we explained the origins of the Korean term 'honhyeol' - mixed blood - that is used to describe half-Koreans. For our newer listeners, this is a great foundation of understanding 'honhyeol' - for our OG listeners, hope this is a fun one to listen…
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Offensive or Not...? Responding to YOUR Responses
We recently posted on our IG about a situation where Becky's language skills were doubted; your responses were varied and interesting, so we took a deeper dive into them.
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Yeoyoo - The Power of the Space Between Us (and What Happens When That Space is Gone)
Originally a blog post on The Halfie Project website, this is a explanation of the Korean term "여유 (yeoyoo)" - what it means, how it affects Koreans today and how understanding it can perhaps help you understand your own family a little bit better.
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"Why Even Bother? I'll Never Be Accepted Anyway" - Our Response
Becky and Cedric received an email that asked that hard question we've thought at least once in our lives - why even bother trying when I'll only be rejected?
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"Half Koreans Aren't Korean!"
This is our response to these common comments we hear (not just on the bathroom wall otherwise known as the internet, but also in daily life.)
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"You're Half Korean? I'm So Jealous! 혼혈이라서 좋겠네!"
"혼혈이라서 좋겠네!" "Must be so nice to be half-Korean!"What might people really mean by saying this? Becky and Cedric break down this simple statement, the prevalence of mixed Koreans in modeling and entertainment and where society is now in terms of half-Koreans in the everyday Korean life.
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Hungover? Try These Korean Folk Remedies
If you drank too much while celebrating New Years, you might like to relieve that pounding headache and churning stomach. Becky and Cedric reveal some Korean folk remedies for hangovers and indigestion.
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How Old Are You (in Korea)?
Happy New Years! It's time to make your New Years Resolutions.. and time to get a little bit older. In Korea, when the new year rolls around, everybody gains an extra year of age. Becky and Cedric discuss what is Korean age and how it's calculated.
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Call Me Oppa - Korean Titles (and am I Korean enough to get one?)
In the Korean language, titles (known as 호칭/hoching) are used instead of first names to maintain respect. Some common ones are “unnie” (older sister) and “oppa” (older brother). Becky and Cedric respond to a listener mail asking about these titles and what it means when Koreans don’t use the…
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Have a Holly Jolly Korean Christmastime!
Join Becky and Cedric in a special Christmas episode! We talk a little bit about Christmas in Korea then stroll down memory lane - what Christmas was like in our households, the mixings of culture in our holiday meals, gifts and celebrations.
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Haemil School - the Mixed Korean Kids Who Struggle in Korean Schools
Becky and Cedric visited Haemil school to learn more and discovered many truths about how this overlooked group of mixed Korean kids is finding hope for their futures.
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Differences in Dating Korean Guys Vs Western Guys - Feat. Korean Lady
"Korean Lady" Kayoung joins Becky once again to talk about our dating experiences - Korean guys vs Western guys - and the cultural differences we've noticed.
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Konglish - A Trend of the Modernized Korean Language
What is Konglish? How is it used and is it a symptom of the changing culture in Korea?
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Korea in 10 Years... What Will It Be Like?
Cedric and Becky discuss the possibilities of Korea's future. Looking at the declining birth rate, the education system and economic potential, there's a lot of directions the country could go. In the midst of all this, what role might mixed kids play in creating the future Korea?
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Do You Have an "Over-Crowded Identity"?
Becky and Cedric respond to a listener mail asking about 'over-crowded identity.' They give their analysis of the concept and discuss how this applies to today's climate of 'multicultural trendiness.'
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Nunchi 눈치 - Korea's Secret to Success?
Nunchi 눈치: some mysterious unspoken power that Koreans have that leads to success and happiness?
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The Korea Your Mom Knew is Not the Korea Today
Becky and Cedric reflect on the Korean culture they learned from their mothers and how they realized the culture they grew up learning was actually old-fashioned or no longer used in Korea once they experienced modern life in Seoul.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Are You Japanese Enough to Represent?
Cedric and Becky talk about Tokyo's show of diversity, the reality of Hafu players and the underlying question that always exists - are you 'enough' to represent our country?
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Distance, Trauma, Cultural Barries: Finding Reconciliation with Family
In light of a friend passing away, Becky and Cedric wanted to talk about finding reconciliation with family before things are too late.
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Nostalgia Episode: Do You Remember These Korean Things?
Did you have many Korean influences growing up? Cedric and Becky go down memory lane as they remember the nostalgic 90s of their mixed Korean home childhoods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A Mongolian Princess & a Korean King Fell in Love....
Who was Queen Noguk and King Gongmin? We share a love story that transcended time and borders, a love story between a Mongolian Princess and a Korean King.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Zainichi: Koreans in Japan who Faced Rejection, Racism and Stateless-ness
Who are the Zainichi? A group of ethnic Koreans with a specific background in Japan, the first generation of Zainichi Koreans survived under an imperialist government that pressed for monoculturalism up to the current generation that still faces discrimination today. How did these Koreans end up…
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Making Multi-lingual Relationships Work - Is It Possible?
Growing up in multi-lingual households has its immense share of benefits and struggles. How do two people who speak two different languages fall in love and make a relationship work? Is it possible? Cedric and Becky, both of whom grew up in households where their parents didn’t speak each other’s...
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K-Pop Fans, Dog Meat & Math Geniuses? Debunking 5 Korean Stereotypes
Are all Koreans in love with K-pop? Do we eat dog meat? And how are Koreans all so good at math? Just a few of the stereotypes we break down in this episode. Where did they come from and why are they still around?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Weddings, Korean-style, American-style, Oh My! What Kind of Wedding Would We Want?
Cedric and Becky plan their wedding. They talk about what weddings in Korea are like versus American weddings, and discuss what style they'd want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Half-Korean in Korea: Any Advantages in the Workplace?
Does being half-Korean give you an edge working in Korea?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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There's Two Sides To Me - But I Can't Satisfy Both
“My black side assumes I choose Korean culture over them or assume I don’t care about BLM (which I do care and support). On the Korean, side they assume I don’t respect the culture due to tattoos and not protesting with Stop Asian Hate (Which I also care about). I just feel like I can’t do right...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Becky White and Cedric Stout deep dive into Korean history, culture and the mixed race experience. They share the half-Korean experiences with guests from all over the world.
Find more at TheHalfieProject.com or @thehalfieproject
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehalfieprojectpodcast/support
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