BL (Boy Love) content is conquering Asia

Top 3 K-Dramas

We treat ourselves this episode and take the time to have a healing discussion about our favourite Korean dramas. Spanning from classic romcoms to mystery/thrillers, each of us share our top three dramas of all-time - and some well-deserved honourable mentions.  Let us know what your favourites are too by leaving us a comment @thebiculturalidentity on Instagram! --- Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, check out the links below: Website: thebiculturalidentity.com [https://thebiculturalidentity.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity [https://instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity]

China's Me Too movement and TikTok feminism

This week's episode revolves around feminism. The conversation begins with China's Me Too movement and how recent celebrity scandals have shed light on Chinese women's struggles. We also touch on a recent viral misogynistic tiktok that sparked outrage through feminist tiktok, leading to discussion on women's current roles in society and heterosexual relationships.  Finally, Jenny ends off the episode by talking about her current journey of understanding makeup in a more positive light. Following beauty trends can sometimes do more harm than good for your self esteem, so how can we use makeup as a tool to celebrate our unique features rather than look like someone we're not?  --- Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, check out the links below: Website: thebiculturalidentity.com [https://thebiculturalidentity.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity [https://instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity]

Canadian politics and K-Pop relationships

Introducing our new episode format. Bringing our happy, angry, and reflective thoughts of the week, we discuss various relevant topics that come and go through our Bicultural lives. This week, we launch into a few rants on Canada's new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the upcoming elections. On the lighter side, we also discuss some of the latest K-Pop gossip with some new couples making headlines. Follow our Anchor link to send us some audio recordings of what's on your mind recently too! --- Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, check out the links below: Website: thebiculturalidentity.com [https://thebiculturalidentity.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity [https://instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity]

BL (Boy Love) content is conquering Asia

South East Asian and East Asian entertainment industries have been dominated by BL content in recent years. BL stands for "Boy Love" and depicts romantic relationships between men. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this niche genre, as well as how it has evolved from its roots in Japan to take multiple forms across entertainment industries in Eastern Asia. Most importantly, we breakdown the vast difference of what BL as a genre means for representation in comparison to LGBTQIA+ content we see more commonly Western content creation. --- Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, check out the links below: Website: thebiculturalidentity.com [https://thebiculturalidentity.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity [https://instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity]

Eastern vs. Western Pet Parent Philosophies

The pet parent community is constantly exchanging philosophies on how to best take care of their companions. From training, to diets, to what boundaries are drawn, so many decisions are made by each parent when living with their pets. In this episode, we discuss the major differences that actually exist between pet parents across cultures - also referencing our own experiences with the East Asian culture. Tune in to learn about how families around the world show their love to their animals in different ways. --- Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, check out the links below: Website: thebiculturalidentity.com [https://thebiculturalidentity.com/] Instagram: instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity [https://instagram.com/thebiculturalidentity]