AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsAnnyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis.
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Episodes
Summer Rogue Episode: Lia and Megan Take NYC
July 10, 2024 07:25 - 47 minutes - 34.3 MBYour Afternoonas are in summer vacation mode...but don't worry, we won't leave ya'll hanging. In order to get some time off, but also keep content coming, we developed the concept of three summer rogue episodes. Each host will be in charge of one and can do whatever it is their little heart desires. Lia is up first. She brought in a very special, very non-secret guest...MEGAN. Why is her regular co-host a special guest? Because we recorded this show passed out on her hotel bed after...
Lovely Runner Deep Dive
July 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAmy and Megan discuss 2024's Lovely Runner, a Kdrama with time travel, romance, and a serial killer. How can this not be a favorite? We get into what we liked, why Byeon Woo Seok is a new favorite Kdrama hero, and some fan theories that may or may not make sense. Either way, it's a fun one, so get into it with us! Kpop Rec: WORK by Ateez Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial. *Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podca...
Afternoona Uncensored: Love Triangles
June 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIt's time for another Afternoona Uncensored, and today we're talking love triangles. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Hope they give you the best second lead syndrome? Plus, Megan admits she's never read or seen Twilight, and Lia and Amy are still deciding if the friendship can be salvaged. WE KID, folks. But also, weigh in--on K-drama love triangles, Twilight, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Significance of Soju: How This Famous Spirit Lubricates K-Drama Plots
June 19, 2024 06:29 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBIn the world of Korean dramas, you'll often spot a green-tinted bottle making frequent appearances - that's Soju, Korea's beloved spirit. Traditionally distilled from rice, Soju boasts a flavor profile reminiscent of vodka. These days, it comes in a variety of tantalizing flavors like strawberry and peach. Even celebrities are getting in on the action with endorsements with star-studded Soju ads featuring your favorite idols and actors. Tune in as Lia, Amy and Megan dive into ways t...
Marry/Mate/Murder: 2024 Edition
June 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe are back with another edition of Marry/Mate/Murder among Kdrama characters. The last time we did this game was in 2021. Have our choices changed? Does Lia want Lee Rang to eat her liver? Can Amy choose who to murder between her time travel loves? Which serial killer does Megan want to mate? Listen and play along with us! Kpop rec: WOKE UP by XG Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thir...
Trope Talk: Grumpy/Sunshine
June 05, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBAll three noonas are back together this week for a trope talk on one of our favorites--Grumpy/Sunshine! Join as we comb through our backlists to see if we've ever written a grumpy/sunshine, as we discuss our favorite romantic and platonic grumpy/sunshine pairings, and for drama recs that use the trope well. Plus, we take it to the Patreon to hear some of their favorite drama characters who embody the trope perfectly. K-Pop Rec: Colors by Solar Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our ...
A Man And A Woman
May 29, 2024 06:33 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJoin Lia and Special Guest Lexi as we do a dive deep into the 2016 South Korean film, "A Man and a Woman". Directed by Lee Yoon-ki (Love Talk, One Day), this spare and affecting story follows two individuals, both struggling with their personal lives, who find solace and unexpected love in each other. Starring Jeon Do-yeon and Gong Yoo, the film explores the complexities of human emotions, Gong Yoo's butt (sorry but let's be real... many people have checked out the movie for this re...
Afternoona Uncensored: Why Cliffhangers Keep Us Coming Back For More
May 22, 2024 06:02 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBOn this month's Uncensored episode, Megan and Lia touch on cliffhangers--a tried-and-true narrative technique that writers use to keep their audience on the hook. It's all about creating suspense and leaving the story unresolved at a pivotal moment, making readers itching to know what happens next. Writers employ cliffhangers strategically, often at the end of chapters, episodes, or installments, to maintain audience interest in continuing on. Cliffhangers come in many forms, from ...
Character Likability
May 15, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBToday we're talking about what makes a fictional character likable, unlikable, and everything in between. Is there such thing as a universally likable character? How do our own internal biases affect our judgment of whether or not a character is likable? And can an unlikable hero or heroine redeem themselves to become likable in the end? Join us for a great discussion, and special shout out to patron Katie for today's show idea! Book with Author's Note about the Romance Genre Hello...
Kdramas and Tropes Chat: Interview with Jennifer Blackwood
May 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBOn today's episode, we welcome USA Bestselling Author Jennifer Blackwood as we talk about her first foray into Kdramas. After giving her a few options, she chose to watch a listener favorite--Semantic Error. We chat about her observations on her first Kdrama and her favorite tropes. We also get into some author antics of our past, including how Megan ruined Lea's Uber rating. It's a long one, so grab a snack and settle in! Check out Jennifer and her books at https://www.jenniferbla...
Something In The Rain
May 01, 2024 07:45 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBJoin Lia, Sarah (Afternoona Asks/Kdrama This) and Megan (Afternoona Army) for a deep dive in the 2018 drama Something In The Rain (aka Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food) starring Jung Hae-in and Son Ye-jin. This drama is about a thirty-something woman (whose routine has gotten stale) and the romance she strikes up with her little brother's best friend. This is a heart-felt slice of life where characters grapple with taboos, misogyny, desire (in lovers, life, the universe, and everything...
April Afternoona...Uncensored? Afternoon Check-In? What should we call this thing?
April 24, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBHappy Wednesday, everyone! We're back with another Afternoona Uncensored...or maybe it's Afternoona Check-in? Your noonas can't decide. Maybe you have a better name for it? If so, let us know! This week we discuss drama retellings, K-drama slumps, how we can still love a drama even if the ending doesn't stick the landing, and lots more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Love to Hate You Deep Dive
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn today's episode, we review Love to Hate You, a 2023 rom com that stole our hearts. We talk about why the heroine is for the girls, why Yoo Teo is a favorite mature hero, and why we love this mature, sexy romance. We also discuss the latest Baeksang nominees. Kpop rec: Midas Touch by Kiss of Life Baeksang nominees: https://www.soompi.com/article/1653702wpp/60th-baeksang-arts-awards-announces-nominees Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'...
Beyond the Laughs: An Exploration of the Rom-Com
April 10, 2024 07:20 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBRomantic comedies, aka rom-coms, have long been a beloved staple in the world of romance storytelling. But what exactly defines a rom-com, and what is the secret sauce that makes them so irresistible? It's not all that straight forward. In this podcast, we'll dive into the world of romcom, exploring defining characteristics, the tropes and clichés that keep us coming back for more. So, whether you're a die-hard fan of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks' classic on-screen chemistry, or you fell...
Afternoona Check-in: Chicken Nugget
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWe're back for another Afternoona Check-in...this time the conversation revolves around about Chicken Nugget-the 2024 drama airing on Netflix where a woman turns into...wait for it...a chicken nugget. Now it's up to her dad and his employee (who has a giant crush on her) to try to turn her back into a real live person. Two of your hosts took a bite and decided it wasn't to their taste after one episode. But one sat down and ate the entire thing and has no regrets. Who was who? Tune ...
Marry My Husband
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWe are missing Lia this week, but that means we (Megan and Amy) get to talk about a drama we both loved, Marry My Husband. Join us as we discuss why we like revenge stories, what makes a great villain, and how the white truck of doom works best when there is urgency rather than time to grab a latte before your imminent demise. Also, midway through the show Amy and Megan have a revalation on how they could have and should have sold this drama to Lia. Let us know what you think! K-Po...
Himbos of Kdrama
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBInspired by a recent episode of romance novel podcast Fated Mates, we are taking a deep dive into himbos, the lovable hero archetype that is all brain, no brains. We talk about why modern day himbos are feminist, what we like about them, and our favorite himbos from Kdramas. Kpop Rec: Eenie Meenie by Chungha Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows...
A Shop For Killers
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week we've got all the action, a panic room of a house, and assassin drones, which, coincidentally, are not a few of Lia's favorite things. Join us as we jump straight into the melee of A Shop For Killers where a world weary Jeong Jin-Man (Lee Dong Wook) just wants to raise his niece Jeong Ji-An (Kim Hye-Jun) to be the badass shop owner she was meant to be. K-Pop Rec: "Killin' It" by P1Harmony Book Rec: On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta Sign Up for Our Newsletter! ...
Kdrama and Kpop Chat: Interview with Jay Crownover
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn today's episode, we welcome special guest New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover who is not only a New Adult romance pioneer, but also a kpop and kdrama fan. If you've ever wondered who kicked off Megan's kpop obsession, blame Jay! We chat about how kdramas have influenced our writing, and Jay's latest book-turned-movie news. Visit Jay and check out her books: https://www.jaycrownover.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay.crownover Sign Up for Ou...
My Demon: Hell Of A Ride or Hell on Earth?
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIn this whopper of an episode, Amy, Lia and special guest Afternoona Army Megan, discuss the good, bad and infernal about My Demon. My Demon stars Kim Yoo-jung and Song Kang and aired from November 2023 to January 2024. It's about a demon from hell who ends up as a bodyguard and then in a contract marriage with a beautiful but damaged heiress. Amy and Megan were fans. Lia? No. In fact, for REASONS, this is her least favorite drama of all time. Although the acting was good and the tr...
Afternoona Check-In: Sex in K-Dramas
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBIt's a little bit scripted, a little bit uncensored, and--as always--a whole lot of K-Drama fun! This month we're talking about sex in K-Dramas. We share our favorite sexy moments in our favorite dramas, discuss which dramas could have benefited from a little more on screen sexy times, but also argue that a drama can still be sexy without any on screen sex at all. And, as always, we take it to the Patreon to see what our listeners have to say as well! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Wa...
Trope Study: Fake Dating and Marriage of Convenience
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBHappy Valentine's Day/Galentine's Day or...really, Happy Wednesday, because we all get a treat--a new episode of the pod! We're back with another trope study, this time with two related tropes: Fake Dating and Marriage of Convenience. We share our favorite romance books that use the trope well, discuss our top fake dating and marriage of convenience K-Dramas, and even point out a few examples that miss the mark. K-Pop Rec of the Week: "Wife" by (G)I-DLE Fake Dating/Marriage of ...
Second Lead SOS: Part Three
February 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWe are back giving your favorite second leads their much deserved happily ever afters. We write stories for Lee Gang Min from My Lovely Liar and Kyung Eun Ae from My Dearest, as well as a very sweet first date with two second leads from A Time Called You. Also, we fight over the order of Rock, Paper, Scissors and discuss why Lia is wrong. :) Enjoy! Kpop Rec: Love Wins All by IU Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word...
Castaway Diva Deep Dive
February 02, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThe sister pods have taken over the Afternoona Delight podcast again to discuss Castaway Diva, a 2023 drama starring Park Eun Bin. Sarah from Afternoona Asks and Megan from Afternoona Army are back to debate whether this drama managed to mix its genres. Listen to find out who really loved this show and who had too many issues with it. We get into why the blurb and fluffy posters don't quite tell you everything they jam into this drama and ask is the show even about being a Castaway,...
Afternoona Check-In: Our Ideal K-Drama Date
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIt's a little bit scripted, a little bit uncensored, and--as always--a whole lot of K-Drama fun. Listen to Megan's take on which dramas are still worth the watch even for those of us who might get a little squeamish with violence and gore. Find out why Amy's bundled like a burrito; and learn about the lack of indoor pools in Lea's part of California. Plus, listen as we each plan our ideal K-Drama date! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm N...
Listener Line Up: Patreon Edition
January 24, 2024 08:06 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOnce upon a time Lia, Megan and Amy watched our first few Korean dramas and began an obsessive text chat. Then we started a podcast and the rest was history. Fast forward three (for real THREE) years later and look...we get really curious about ya'll. Who is listening? How did you get involved in this fandom? So we decided to flip the script and put a couple listeners up front. Join us as we meet Emma (who coined the term 'Kim Fin' and destroyed Megan and Amy's underwear) and Kather...
Singles Inferno 3
January 17, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIt's time for Singles Inferno 3! We have a new host, new Inferno, new Paradise, high heels on a rocky beach, and so much drama...PLUS a surprise twist that threw us and the contestants for quite a loop. Join us as we unpack what we loved, what we miss from previous seasons, and what we're looking forward to in season 4. *Make sure you hang out after the annyeongs for a very special second generation Afternoona guest! K-Pop Rec: "Love 119" by RIIZE Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want ...
Doona Deep Dive
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn today's episode, we fall headfirst into Doona, a 2023 Netflix drama about messy love. We discuss how well it fits into the New Adult genre of publishing, the messiness of our own New Adult lives, and why we suddenly want pink toe socks. Oh, and we talk about the kiss--yes, THAT kiss--and the controversial ending. Kpop Rec Mr. Vampire by Itzy Article about Doona's ending (includes spoilers) Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Ro...
Trope Study: Fated Mates
January 03, 2024 06:28 - 1 hour - 72 MBKim Shin and Ji Eun Tak...Orchid and Moon Supreme...Jacob and Renesmee...Lia and a dying Christmas tree? What do they all have in common? If you guessed werewolf imprinting on an ovum, sorry. That only applies to one of our couples. But if you said, fated mates...you win the covted prize of...being right. It's time for another trope study, and today we get to talk about one of our favorite romance tropes and how K-drama makes it work across various romance genres. K-Pop Rec: "Dram...
2023 Year-End Wrap
December 27, 2023 08:56 - 1 hour - 50 MBWe're looking back on 2023...was this a great, good, or meh year for you with dramas? Join Megan, Amy, and Lia as we review our favorite dramas this year (and we haven't yet caught some of the most popular ones like Twinkling Watermelon and Moving so don't @ us lol). Who got us by the throat, which kisses made us swoon, and what plot lines are we manifesting for 2024? *Note: Amy knows she got the cotton candy kiss backwards, but it's still super hot.* Sign Up for Our Newsletter! W...
My Dearest Deep Dive
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn today's episode, Lia and Megan welcome special guest Becky (It's Bananas) to discuss My Dearest, an epic historical saga with a swoony hero, a never-say-quit heroine, and a plot that also never quits. We get into the good, the bad, and everything in between. But one thing we agree on is that this cast gave their all. Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favo...
A Time Called You
December 13, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis one is a doozy, folks, but also so much fun! We're missing Lia today, but Amy and Megan hold down the fort--or at least try to--for an epic, mind-bending, deep dive into the swoony time travel drama, A Time Called You. We loved this one, but trying to explain it might have irrevocably broken both of our brains. We hope yours stays intact! And if you want to get transported back to 1998, pop "Gather My Tears" by Seo Ji Won into your Walkman, and hop on the bus for one wild, roma...
Rain or Shine Deep Dive
December 06, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWe finally delve into one of the kdramas our listeners have requested the most--Rain or Shine (also called Just Between Lovers). We talk about how this Kdrama made us fall in love with Lee Junho, we defend the performance of his co-star Won Jinah, and again... talk about Lee Junho. Because how can you not? Kpop Rec: Maniac by VIVIZ Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer tak...
My Liberation Notes: Worship, Weariness, and Whoa Baby...Mr Gu!
November 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBLia is alllllllllllll by herseeeeeeeeeellllllllfffff. Just kidding, she has Afternoona Asks co-host, Sarah, to discuss the My Liberation Notes, the 2022 drama by Park Hae-Young (Another Miss Oh, My Mister). The Korean Herald said the drama is "a portrait of a generation trapped by the preconditions set by themselves and the society" and Gong Yoo even took to his Instagram to cajole fans into checking it out. So, look, Amy and Megan aren't interested in this type of slow-burn, slice ...
Afternoona Uncensored: November
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBRecording platform outages? They can't stop us! Your Afternoonas survived technical difficulties to bring you this month's Uncensored! Thanks to Neal, our resident Nam Do San, for basically being our entire IT department. And thank you to our patrons who never fail to give us the hard-hitting questions like who Amy would cast as the South Korean version of the Avengers, whether or not we like the third act break-up, and (gasp) Taek or Jun Yeol. Want to join in on the Uncensored cont...
Deep Dive on B Plots
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBFrom secondary romances to amazing friendships to multiple personalities, we discuss all the B Plot relationships and shenanigans in K-dramas that hook us. This is a long one, and we cover a wide range of dramas so settle in and nerd out over writing with us. Kpop Rec: Golden by Jungkook Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place t...
Trope Study: Enemies to Lovers
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBWe are back for another trope study, and this time it's enemies to lovers! Join us as we share our favorite enemies to lovers romances, bromances, and office intern rivalries. Listen as Lia ruins the word gravy for Amy and Megan, as Amy gets a "Toxic" ear worm, and as Megan steals Lia's "Sunshine." Confused? It's okay. We also talk about a lot of dramas like CLOY, Goblin, Misaeng, Love to Hate You, Mad For Each Other, Business Proposal, Tale of the Nine Tailed, She Was Pretty, Boys ...
Sell Me On A K-Drama: Round Three
November 01, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWith Amy out on medical leave, Lia and Megan hold it down. Lia's fresh back from Seoul. Megan didn't die riding a Segway in Sonoma. But most importantly, we attempt to sell each other on K-dramas (and two movies and a JBL) that we've recently enjoyed. Offerings include: Ballerina, Love to Hate You, The Worst of Evil, Mood of the Day, My Personal Weatherman, and Doona (Lia is ready to throw hands against the Doona haters). Did we sell you on any? Let us know! Sign Up for Our Newslet...
Destined With You
October 25, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBWhat's a noona (Amy) supposed to do when Lia is in Seoul and Megan is riding a Segway through wine country? Replace at least one of them, of course! I kid! My co-hosts are irreplaceable, but I do have a pretty fabulous guest Megan for today's pod, Megan from Afternoona Army, or as we call her now, BTS Megan! Join us as we deep dive Destined With You, fan ourselves over our Roman Empire, and discuss why cotton candy is the now the sexiest candy to ever exist in the world. Ever. Full ...
Afternoona Uncensored: October
October 18, 2023 05:34 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBThe next few weeks are wild with Lia going to Seoul, Megan off to ride a segway in wine country, and Amy traveling for concerts. So we decided to squeeze in one group Uncensored for a little bonding joy. This month we do fantasy casting, discuss what makes a ride-or-die favorite, give some book recs based on drama vibes, and Megan ENRAGES Lia over her stance on Moon Lovers. In fact, even as Lia writes these words (in the third person) she is physically upset all over again and wants...
My Lovely Liar
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWhile Lea and Becky (It's Bananas) enjoy the opening show of The Rose's Dawn to Dusk tour, Amy and Megan tackle the tough job of finishing a drama even when it fizzles. Join us for a story with a great premise, that gave us some major second male lead syndrome, and that maybe, possibly, at some points, went the way of Scooby-Doo. There is a lot to like about My Lovely Liar even if we didn't love it. K-Pop Rec: "Wonder" by The Rose Wonder-Venn Diagram Project-Official MV Sign Up f...
Past Lives Deep Dive
October 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn today's episode, we delve into the 2023 film Past Lives, written and directed by Celine Song. We fangirl over the leads, Teo Yoo and Greta Lee, discuss inyun, and wonder if we're the same people we were twenty years ago (spoiler, sort of and sort of not). Take the romantic journey with us! Kpop Rec: Trouble by EVNNE Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favo...
Afternoona Uncensored: September Edition
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOnce again, our patrons delight us with the hard-hitting "This or That's" and other questions that make us go "Hmm..." But really, it all boils down to Amy and Megan learning the danger of having a full bladder while discussing "Kim Fin." Shark out with us, folks. It's September's Afternoona Uncensored. K-Pop Rec: Dual (the entire comeback album) by The Rose "You're Beautiful" One-Take MV The Rosearium App The Rose's Mindset Collection Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thought...
Trope Study: Grumpy/Sunshine
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWe are back with more trope talk. Tune in as we explore the secret ingredients that make romance stories delicious and the creative twists that keep them fresh. This week, Lia, Megan and Amy dissect and celebrate one of the most beloved tropes in romantic fiction..."Grumpy/Sunshine." From the brooder with a heart of gold (who often gets a redemptive arc) to the sunny optimist who brings warmth to even the coldest of hearts (and is usually good at banter), we explore how these contrasting pe...
See You In My 19th Life
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBAt long last, Amy gets to gush about her Ahn Bo-Hyun awakening. Megan gets to say, "I told you so." And Lia gets to process why this drama just couldn't reel her in. Plus, we explore a question that has come up before: Can a drama move you enough to ignore plot holes and lapses in logic? If you listened to our "If You Wish Upon Me" episode, then you know where Amy and Megan stand on this one. Let's dive in with all our clothes on, folks. It's "See You In My 19th Life!" K-Pop Rec: ...
Trope Study: Forced Proximity
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBWe discuss the delicious, tried-and-true trope of forced proximity and which Kdramas do it best, from office projects gone wrong (or right) to only one bed. We also make another plea for a bodyguard and idol romance. We mention lots of books and Kdramas so tune in! Kpop Rec of the Week: Social Path by Stray Kids Books mentioned: The Alien's Escape by Ella Maven Snowbound at Winter: Hot Winter's Night by Lia Riley Best Worst Mistake by Lia Riley Show Me Wonders by Riley Nash (this ...
My Beautiful Man
August 31, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 29.7 MBLia was told to watch MY BEAUTIFUL MAN by Alison. Then Megan. Then Alison. Then Megan. Then Alison just decided to bug her every single week about it until she relented. And guess what...she did love it Sam I Am! In fact, this is in her tippy top tier of dramas now. She rewatched three times in a week. With no friends and a stutter, Hira Kazunari (Riku Hagiwara) isn’t exactly enjoying his life as a high schooler. Things get complicated when he falls for the class’s “King”, Kiyoi Sou...
Because This Is My First Life Deep Dive
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB"Because This Is My First Life" is a South Korean drama that follows the lives of Seoul professionals in their 30s, struggling with societal expectations, relationships, and personal aspirations. Nam Se-hee, a programmer who values his solitude, enters into a marriage contract with Yoon Ji-ho, an aspiring writer in need of affordable housing. As they navigate the complexities of their unconventional arrangement, they become entangled in the romantic and professional challenges faced...
Afternoona Uncensored: August Edition
August 23, 2023 12:41 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIt's another edition of Afternoona Uncensored! We're still sad without Megan, but we made it through! Lia shares a surprisingly intimate dog story. We answer lots of fun questions from the Patreon. And Amy tries once again to teach Lia the etiquette of saying goodbye. Hop on board, everyone! Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place...
Banter English
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWe may be missing Megan this week, but today we have a very special guest on the pod, Devin from Banter English! Join us as we discuss how we manifested our connection with Devin, her edtech start-up, and her involvement with the K-entertainment industry. Plus, we get into all our favorite Korean content and how Amy wants to eat her way through Seoul trying all of the street food. K-Pop Rec: Love Me Again by V Banter English: Banter English equips Korean entertainment companies w...