Today, we are going to talk about dining out and social etiquettes when going out. I'll also be joined by a close friend & social butterfly, Tim Hwang! Whether we like it or not, there are certain behaviors and etiquettes you might personally follow AND perhaps check to see if your fellow friends or potential date follow as well. From situations like if a restaurant gets your food wrong, your friends expect you to split a large meal when you only got a drink, to seeing that your date tips...

Today, we’re talking about sex. No, not the juicy details! But the awkward conversation you may or may not have had with your parents (for me, my auntie) about the birds and the bees. Are you feeling awkward yet? haha  In this episode, I also recount how the conversation of sex was brought up and how my mother showed up for me in a way I never expected. __________________________________________ Host: Melody Cheng Editor: Victoria Cheng __________________________________________ C O N N E C T...

"Bad" Habits. Are they really that bad? In today's episode, I bring on my first guest onto this mini show. You may know her from AsianBossGirl, Helen Wu! We share our most embarrassing habits (who else picks their noses?), the bad habits we do behind closed doors, the habits that annoy us like no other, and the bad habits we were able to transform into good.  What are some habits you're trying to get rid of? __________________________________________ Host: Melody Cheng Editor: Victoria...

I have never lived alone. Yes, I'm well into my 30's and I always had roommates, housemates...you name it. In my 20's, living with someone was a means to an end (LA rent is expensive!) and I definitely faced some insecurities with this situation. Now, in my 30's living with people comes with both tangible reasons and other benefits I now truly value. Do you live alone or also have roommates? Take a listen & let me know if you can relate! __________________________________________ Host:...

Today, we’re going to be exploring something I’ve always had in the back of my mind and it relates to love. For the longest time, even before my current relationship, I knew I would struggle with saying, “I love you”.  Where did this fear come from? What is my definition of romantic love? What does it mean for my current relationships? Tune in to find out! __________________________________________ Host: Melody Cheng Editor: Victoria Cheng __________________________________________ P A R T N...

Hi! It's Mel & I'm back with a new mini show. As the youngest & baby of the ABG trio, I have a lot of questions about everything. I've been told I ask the things people are afraid to ask (because they're afraid to look dumb 😅). In this show, there is no such thing as dumb questions ;) and just an exploration of my curiosity about life. From those random shower thoughts, that personal question buried deep, to those random in between moments, we’re going to explore all of those in No...

Hi K-Dreamers! This episode, for the time being, will be my LAST episode of K-Dreaming with Mel. 😭 This may sound like a shock to some & know that I still love K-Dramas & K-Pop very much. When we started these mini show series, it was a bit of an exploration of topics for us. At the time, I was very excited to explore the realm of Korean entertainment through a podcast. However, as time moved on, I realized there is much more I want to share with you all. SO with that, I will still be...

Hello K-Dreamers! There's nothing hotter than my boyfriend liking K-Dramas as much as me...jk. But in all seriousness, I find that when my partner & I like the same type of shows, it has made our lounge time & our connection stronger. I've been in relationships before where our show preferences were off (I share more about this in the ep) and it played a role in our lack of compatibility.  Today, as a K-Drama lover, I wanted to share some dramas that I think your partner would like...

Hello K-dreamers! Welcome back to another episode & happy new year! For today, I wanted to give everyone the tea and share the latest updates in pop culture and celebrity gossip. Call it a guilty pleasure of mine…but I LOVE celebrity news. Plenty happened this past winter break: 1) We have a Crash Landing baby! 2) Song Joong Ki publicly announced his new relationship & 3) IU & Lee Jong Suk are dating!! Join me as I recount the latest Korean celeb news that made my heart flutter...

Hello K-Dreamers! We are quickly approaching the end of 2022 and the end of a full year of K-Drama watching. There were some dramas that quickly became a fan favorite, like “Little Women”, and sleeper hits that we didn't expect to love so much, like “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” There were also shows we just did NOT like (side note: Is it just me, or does no one talk about the K-Dramas they dislike out loud?) For today’s episode, I thought it would be fitting to talk through the Best &...

Hello K-Dreamers! Today’s episode is going to be SPICY! We're seriously entering the world of fantasy with this one! We're talking about our favorite Korean actors & actresses...and who we'd fck, marry, and kill. Who seems like the best kisser & the worst? Also, is there anyone with that BDE in the Korean drama world?!  This episode is also pretty special, because I get to bring on my very first guest. Fun Fact: we also started a Korean drama club together called Seoulmates! My good...

Hello my K-Dreamers! Sigh… so I have a confession to make. I’m sure by now, you’ve read the episode title and are aware of a little secret I’ve been keeping. A lot of my friends and you all know I’m a fan of K-Pop. BUT not a lot of people actually know that I… auditioned for a Korean entertainment company. Yes, I auditioned, with the hopes of being in a K-Pop group. Tune into this episode to hear the full story and confessions of a (former) K-Pop idol wannabe...

Welcome back to another episode of K-Dreaming with Mel! Today, I want to talk about a K-Drama that I feel like has made it to everyone's watch list, has taken over my social media stories, and has been leaving everyone (including myself) with such a good feeling. That drama is of course, Extraordinary Attorney Woo! Woo to the Young to the Woo! Resources: • Polygon Article AsianBossGirl is turning 5 years old! To celebrate, we are hosting a Happy Hour event in Los Angeles on September 16th....

Welcome to K-Dreaming! My name is Mel, and you may know me as one of the co-hosts of the podcast, AsianBossGirl. Through that podcast, you might recognize me as someone who’s a fan of pop culture & media… but if you REALLY know me, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of Korean dramas and K-Pop. In “K-Dreaming”, my hope is to extend that connection out and allow people to float away into this fantasyland. Today, we’ll explore the OG K-Drama that opened the doors to this fantastical world for me,...