AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 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
Sell Me on a Drama Round Two
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWe are back for the second round of Sell Me On a Drama. Megan, Amy, and Lia try to sell each other on My Liberation Notes, Unlock My Boss, and Legend of the Blue Sea. Also tune in for bonus (and anonymous) unpopular opinions from our Patreon (Amy is still salty about some of them). Kpop Rec: Shalala by Taeyong Afternoona Delight Newsletter! Want longer reviews? Our thoughts on Kim Woo Bin's hair in a 500-word essay? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE! Ready to download ...
BL Roundup: The Eighth Sense and Jack O' Frost
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBLia, Megan, and Alison from AfterNoona Army chat about the latest BLs they've watched -- The Eighth Sense and Jack O' Frost. We talk about the sexual tension of Korean BL The Eighth Sense and the clever second chance romance of Japanese BL Jack O' Frost Bonus discussion of our worst dates and the lengths we have gone to for our crushes. Afternoona Delight Newsletter! Want longer reviews? Our thoughts on Kim Woo Bin's hair in a 500-word essay? This is the place to get it. Sign up H...
The Handmaiden: Patriarchy, Passion and Octopus
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBPark Chan-Wook’s (Oldboy) “The Handmaiden” is a love story, thriller and subversive Gothic film set in Japanese-occupied Korea (and Japan itself) in the 1930s. It is by turns beautiful, bestial, occasionally brutal. The story centers around a plucky pickpocket ( Kim Tae-ri), who gets a job as a handmaiden at the estate of a rich and eccentric book collector (Lee Yong-nyeo), serving him and Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee), the niece of his late wife. There's also a scheme devised by a poor...
Black Knight
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBAt long last, Kim Woo Bin is here! We have been WAITING for Black Knight, so you better believe we had high expectations. Did the drama live up to those expectations? We'll get into that. Does Megan Confuse WALL-E and The Lorax? Absolutely. Does Lia spoil Silent Sea at about the 64 minute mark? Maybe. And does Amy ignore plot holes and enjoy a ridiculous death race? She sure does. But Kim Woo Bin is perfection as 5-8, his eyebrows are fantastic as the second male lead, and neither ...
Internal and External Conflict
May 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBMost of us are conflict averse...but when it comes to stories...it keeps the reader turning the pages or the viewer hitting "next" for just one more episode. Without conflict your characters might be at peace, but they will also be hella boring. Our characters need to want things, and conflict are the obstacles that prevent them from getting them. Join Megan and Lia for a candid chat on external and internal conflict within the context of their own storytelling as well as using exam...
Afternoona Uncensored: May Edition
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt's time for another Afternoona Uncensored where we really came at you with no script this month. We just wanted to see where the hour would take us, and folks...it took us to muppet-talking frost trolls. You're welcome! We also talk about what we're currently watching, our anticipation of Black Knight (which we will have hopefully binged by the time this airs), and whether or not we are all in for silliness and camp of Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938. This episode also contains anoth...
Afternoona Uncensored May Edition
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt's time for another Afternoona Uncensored where we really came at you with no script this month. We just wanted to see where the hour would take us, and folks...it took us to muppet-talking frost trolls. You're welcome! We also talk about what we're currently watching, our anticipation of Black Knight (which we will have hopefully binged by the time this airs), and whether or not we are all in for silliness and camp of Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938. This episode also contains anoth...
Tharn Type
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 31.9 MBJoin Lia and friend of the pod/Afternoona Army host Alison for a frank snack-sized conversation on Tharn Type. Is this 2019 Thai BL problematic? Uh....yes. Does it matter? IDK. But it's also very influential. Lia is on the fence overall, but Alison makes a compelling case for why it deserves attention. It's an enemies to lovers, forced proximity story that highlights personal growth, acceptance, and the ability to embrace your authentic self. Ready to download your first audiobook?...
Afternoona Asks: Let's Go to Seoul!
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBAren't we all dreaming of going to Seoul? Guest hosts Sarah and Grace are back to talk through some tips to travel to Seoul and Korea, covering where to get started, how many days you might need in each location as well as accommodation, food and travel hints. Facebook groups: South Korea Travel Planning Korea Travel Guide Apps & websites Naver Papago Subway map KakaoTalk Klook Airbnb - experiences - night market and makeup lesson Kakao Taxi Kakao Map Mango Plate ...
Alchemy of Souls: Part 2
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe head back to Daeho to wrap up our Alchemy of Souls Deep Dive with Part Two. We discuss haircuts, Beauty and the Beast wardrobe battles, our tormented Jang Uk, and why this romance gave us butterflies. Kpop Rec: Macarena by Blitzers Beauty and the Beast final battle: https://youtu.be/SO-VWnSCs24 Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Pod...
Our Blues: Don't Underrate It
May 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn a previous podcast, Lia tried to sell Megan and Amy on a drama. She thought she made a pretty good case. But not good enough because neither of her co-hosts ever watched OUR BLUES. But you know who did? Our friend of the pod, Afternoona Asks host, and founder of K-drama This, Sarah. We refuse to let this beautiful, emotive, excellently-written drama fly under the radar for one more day. From Romeo and Juliet teen pregnancy to depression to feuds to fish markets...slice of life ...
In Conversation with Boys Love Boys Planet: AKA Megan Has Her Fangirl Moment
April 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIn a special edition of AfterNoona Delight, Megan has her fangirl moment as she chats with Adam and RJ from Boys Love Boys Planet about their podcast, consuming Kpop and K-dramas from a queer lens, favorite BL tropes, and who from Boys Planet we'd cast in a BL drama. Strap in for lots of laughs, a celebration of short kings, and more. Kpop recs: Fairy of Shampoo by Wave by CIX Extra thanks to Adam and RJ from The Ampliverse, an inclusive media universe where individuals can expres...
Alchemy of Souls: Part 1
April 26, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBIt's been a while since all three of your Afternoonas have aligned on a profound, sincere, gushing love for the same drama. From romance, to bromance, to richly layered dialogue, all the way to petrifying soul shifters who feed on human energy, it's the deepest deep dive to ever deep dive in one episode...and it's only Alchemy of Souls Part 1! Join us as we question if the soul is embedded in our DNA and whether or not Megan knows what a cliffhanger is. Plus, bonus content after the...
Afternoona Asks: Autistic Coded Characters in K-Drama
April 20, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 45.5 MBOur Extraordinary Attorney Woo autism podcast was so popular that we've invited Fran and J back for World Autism Month to discuss autistic coded characters in kdramas. Sarah, Fran, and J discuss what autistic coded means and why autistic representation is important with a focus on the character of Jung Ji-Ho played by Gyo Kyung Pyo from the drama Love in Contract. Don't worry if you've not seen the drama. It's spoiler free! For an article on what the double empathy problem is plea...
Afternoona Uncensored April Edition
April 19, 2023 15:10 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWe're back with our new-ish monthly feature "Afternoona Uncensored" where we have no script, no edits (except for the entire work call Lia accidentally took on air and graciously removed), and all the unexpected. We have more This or That's, ponder Lee Jae-Wook wrecking our floor/morals/sanity, Lee Dong Wook's perennial staying power, Park Seo Joon's upcoming star turn in Marvels (cool except what's up with the hair, bro), to an in-depth unpacking of the female gaze and why it can't...
Afternoona Uncensored: April Edition
April 19, 2023 15:10 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWe're back with our new-ish monthly feature "Afternoona Uncensored" where we have no script, no edits (except for the entire work call Lia accidentally took on air and graciously removed), and all the unexpected. We have more This or That's, ponder Lee Jae-Wook wrecking our floor/morals/sanity, Lee Dong Wook's perennial staying power, Park Seo Joon's upcoming star turn in Marvels (cool except what's up with the hair, bro), to an in-depth unpacking of the female gaze and why it can't...
Afternoona Delight Presents: Afternoona Asks with Sarah and Grace!
April 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBAfternoona Delight is thrilled to introduce Afternoona Asks! New guest hosts Sarah and Grace chat about watching Asian dramas growing up as Korean American (Grace) and British Chinese (Sarah). Sarah asks some KDrama related questions of Grace and we learn how to say Ji Chang Wook properly. Get to know us both via our KDrama tastes! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *Audible is a spo...
Celebrating Sung Dong-Il
April 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn today's episode, we celebrate one of our favorite hard-working actors, Sung Dong-Il, and take a look back at his breadth of work. We share what we love about him, our favorite roles of his, and list some other actors who shine in every role. Kpop Rec of the Week: Tricky House by xikers Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast* Are y...
Antiheroes: Morally Ambiguous But Not Antagonists
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 48.3 MBAn antihero is a major character who lacks the qualities an audience might ascribe to a conventional hero (we are using the term "hero" hero to be inclusive of all genders). Antiheroes are ambiguous and complex and come with a dark side. But despite their flaws and even occasionally questionable morals, an antihero is ultimately on the side of good. After all...they aren't the antagonist. But you might embark on your own villain origin story after listening to Megan describe the plo...
The Glory: Part 2
March 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBWas it a masterful revenge plot or just a series of very fortunate coincidences? While we all have varying thoughts about this drama, we do agree on this: The baddies were so bad, it was good, and we are ALL ready for a sad game of Go with hot daddy, Ha Do-yeong. So climb on board the train that leads every which way as we dive into The Glory Part 2! K-pop Rec: Vengeance by BIBI Vengeance Music Video Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free...
What's On Our Minds This Week
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWe unburden ourselves about what's on our minds this week, from Megan's obsession with Peaktime to Lia's obsession with Jimin's new single. We also discuss some serious topics, from the feminist movement in South Korea to RM's latest interview to the difference between fantasy and fiction. Kpop Rec: Set Me Free Pt.2 by Jimin Reference links: A World Without Men Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial...
Moon Lovers
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBAt long last, by popular demand, drumroll please.... This week we're digging into Moon Lovers aka Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. The drama is a 2016 Korean adaptation of the 2011 Chinese drama Scarlet Heart. It stars Lee Joon-gi, IU, and Kang Ha-neul (as well as most everyone else in K-dramalandia). The story follows a modern day young woman, Go Ha Jin, who mysteriously gets swept back in time after saving a little kid from drowning. She comes to in the body of a lady's maid, Ha...
Friday Fun: This or That
March 10, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 35.9 MBIt's our pod, and if we want to play This or That, then we are going to do it... our way. Play along with us. Jang Hyuk’s hair in Fated to Love You: pre or post time jump? Lee Dong Wook as Reaper or Lee Dong Wook as Lee Yeon? Make all your fellow podcast hosts join you to get an ajumma perm or make all your fellow podcast hosts join you for a community kimchi making day? This one goes off the rails as is our style, so have fun and prepare to laugh! Ready to download your first audi...
Bad and Crazy
March 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThere is very little to discuss in today's drama without spoiling a key plot element that gets revealed in episode 2 of the drama. We might reveal it a little before the spoiler section, at about the 35 minute mark. Consider yourself warned. But also consider yourself in for a treat with a drama that is one wild ride of action, comedy, romance, motorcycles, loud Hawaiian shirts, fighting baddies in unique and surprising ways, and a sucker punch of an emotional ending. Plus, we've go...
Hit The Spot Deep Dive
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBHit The Spot is a short K-drama that explores and centers female sexual pleasure. We chat about what we think the drama did right and get a little personal as your AfterNoonas tend to do. In addition, Megan reveals a new nickname and Lia learns how to use Facebook messenger. Get into it with us! Kpop Rec: Bad by So!YoON! Relevant links: Buzzfeed list of euphemisms Adam and Eve Dipsea Lelo Goop Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Au...
Afternoona Uncensored
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBWelcome to the very first Afternoona Uncensored episode where we are coming at you unscripted, unedited, and uninterrupted! Will Amy and Lea let Megan banter? Will Lea and Megan go wildly off the rails with no EJECT button in sight for Amy? Or will we surprise you all with a fun, insightful conversation reminiscent of our early group text chains that functioned as the catalyst for Afternoona Delight? No drama watching homework for this episode. Just dive on in! Ready to download y...
Off/Gun: A Pair That Packs The Feels
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBOff and Gun, also known as Jumpol Adulkittiporn and Atthaphan Phunsawat, are Thai actors who are a popular double act in BL dramas. Join Lia, Megan and friend-of-the-pod and BL fangirl Alison (also a co-host over at Afternoona Army), for a discussion of this dynamic duo with a particular focus on their drama NOT ME (and a short discussion of THEORY OF LOVE). While we were divided on which of these two dramas we liked best, we were united in our admiration for the range and emotions ...
Love Between Fairy and Devil: Our First C-Drama Deep Dive!
February 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBIt's official. Your Afternoonas have all been destroyed by the epic love story between Orchid and Moon Supreme. Join us as we gush over a strong heroine with tons of agency, the grumpiest of grumpy antiheroes with the BIGGEST emotional boo-boos, a phenomenal ensemble cast, and gorgeous CGI that made us cry almost as much as the story. If you can't tell, we're over the moon (see what we did there?) for our first C-Drama deep dive, Love Between Fairy and Devil. K-Pop Rec: "Pull Up" ...
Emotional Wounds: Come On, Baby, Make It Hurt So Good
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWhat's an emotional wound? Simply put, a wound is a big boo (or boo boos) from the past that causes a character lots of emotional pain. It's a deep-seated ouch that colors the way they look at the world, themselves, and/or others. But with hurt can come healing--and you know we love to see that. K-pop Rec: On My Way by Epik High (featuring Jackson Wang) Show Notes: Emotional Wounds Thesaurus Understanding Character Wounds Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to ...
The Glory: Part One
February 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBIt's the revenge of the bullied. The AfterNoonas give our thoughts, predictions, and theories on The Glory: Part One while we wait for the second part to air in March. We get into our favorites among the cast, and talk about our own bullying stories. Listen to our theories to see if you agree! Kpop Rec: Drive It Like You Stole It by Jackson Wang Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *...
Crash Landing On You-The Rewatch!
January 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBHappy two-year anniversary to us...and you, our wonderful listeners! Today we take a look back at the drama that started it all, Crash Landing on You. Is the tornado funny? Are the trucks of death actually Transformers? Does the drama still hold up as one of our favs after all this time? And...will Lia and Amy ever let Megan do the opening banter again? Grab your paraglider and hop off the mountain with us as we venture into our rewatch of CLOY. Crash Landing On You trailer on The...
Big Dragon: IRL Secret Sex Tapes Are A Bad Idea
January 23, 2023 10:41 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBIt's time for another snack-sized Thai BL dive...this time Lia and Alison are taking on Big Dragon, a 2022 enemies-to-lovers drama about two university students whose sex tape misadventure leads from hate to ...true love. Don't try this situation at home, folks, but also...we kinda dug it. Show Notes: Big Dragon Trailer Big Dragon: Viki Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *Audible is...
Singles Inferno 2
January 18, 2023 09:09 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBNetflix bills its South Korean dating show, Singles Inferno, as: stranded and ready to mingle, flirty singles search for love on a deserted island they can only escape as couples for romantic date nights in paradise. And while there are abs and bikinis galore...the second series of the show is endearing and dare we say wholesome? Skeptical? Look, we made a believer out of our co-host Amy who despises reality tv. It was a roller coaster of a season with a mud pit wrestle to the near ...
A Casual Kdrama Chat
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBToday didn't quite go as planned for your AfterNoona hosts, but the recipe for any stress is to talk about Kdramas, right? Listen to Amy and Megan reminisce about our favorite grovel scenes, chat about the female gaze, and discuss what makes us follow our favorite actors and actresses into any role. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podca...
Love Mechanics
January 04, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 39.7 MBTake one heart-broken protagonist, one drunken love confession to the wrong guy, one (okay a few) night stands, and a whole lot of angst and what do you get? Love Mechanics--starring stand out Thai actors Yin and War--is a highly emotional ride full of chemistry and the poor decision making that often can happen in a college setting. Join Lia and special guest (Afternoona Army host and BL expert) Alison as we get into what made this story warrant multiple re-watches for both of us. ...
Love is For Suckers
December 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBA romance between the PD of a dating reality show and one of the contestants who just happens to be her bff and is secretly in love with her? Sign. Us. UP! We were so looking forward to a romcom with a really fun premise, but instead we felt a little...sucker punched. See what we did there? Dive in to find out what worked for us, what didn't, and join the discussion with us over on our social media if you've got some thoughts as well! K-Pop Rec: Shut Down by Blackpink Ready to do...
Kdrama Slumps
December 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThey happen to the best of us. We fall into slumps for many reasons, like a Kdrama hangover or just life getting in the way. In today's episode, we talk about the times we fell into Kdrama slumps, how we got back on track, and offer tips to revive your love of Kdramas if you happen to come down with a dreaded slump. Kpop Rec: Paradigm by Ateez Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *Aud...
2022 in Review
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB2022 was a year in K-drama from the highest highs to the lowest lows...looking at you Silent Sea. Join your Afternoona hosts as we look back at the year that was from the dramas that excited us (If You Wish Upon Me, All of Us Our Dead, Little Women, Our Blues) to the ones that left us going...hmmmm (looking at you too, The Sound of Music). Let's take stock and not judge the fact that Lia only just watched Elf for the first time. KPOP Rec of the Week: Indigo by Kim Namjoon (RM of BT...
Love In The Air
December 12, 2022 08:24 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBLia and Afternoona Army co-host and friend of the pod, Alison, offer up a sweet snack for the holiday season. Curious about BL? Get into our quick dive into Love in the Air. A sexy and adorkable Thai BL that made us both unexpected motorcycle fans, and swoon hard for the two enemies-to-lovers stories. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Pod...
Second Lead SOS...AGAIN!
December 07, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBSecond Lead SOS...Again (Or the one where Amy does NOT get Taylor Swift Tix)That's right, folks. This week it's time for another round of Second Lead SOS. Join us while Amy and Megan basically write happily ever afters for all the second leads in IF YOU WISH UPON ME while Lea gives us the LITTLE WOMEN sequel we're dying to watch! We've got everything for you from MMA murder plots, to a pile of kittens, to Da Vinci Code-esque heists.You don't want to miss this one. And while we may b...
Little Women: Don't Sniff the Orchids
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBStolen money, creepy dioramas, and a really, really powerful orchid: That's right, this week we're talking about Little Women, a 2022 Netflix drama that is nothing short of entertaining. We get into all the weird makjang-like plot twists and lament that there are, unfortunately, no face offs (you'll understand what we mean when you listen). Get into it with us! Kpop Rec: HIP by MAMAMOO Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona *...
The Ted Lasso Effect
November 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBSo, here we are folks. It’s an Afternoona Episode we are calling The Ted Lasso Effect. And don’t worry…it’s about K-drama! We just have to establish the Ted Lasso Effect first. If you haven’t watched the Apple + series yet (we’re still waiting on S3), don’t worry. You don’t have to know Ted Lasso to know why it’s a beloved show. We break down what elements of the show are universal and how they can apply to K-drama faves. Will Lia finally start to trust Amy's taste in television?...
If You Wish Upon Me Deep Dive
November 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week we're discussing If You Wish Upon Me, otherwise known as Skull Suits vs. Track Suits. Lauhghter, tears, romance, found family, dying dogs, and gang fights in a hospice--this drama has it all. Hop on board to find out why, despite a handful or two of plot holes, we give this drama 10/10 sequin skulls. K-Pop Rec: "The Astronaut" by Jin Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and fi...
Let's Talk About Enlistment
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWith the news of BTS beginning their military enlistments, we take a look at the history of South Korea's military conscription as well as chat about our favorite K-drama actors who are about to begin their service, who recently was discharged, and some of our favorite K-dramas featuring the military. *This podcast was recorded before the Itaewon tragedy that occurred on October 29, so before we begin todayss episode, we want to take a moment to send our deepest sympathies to the v...
Halloween Special: All Of Us Are Dead
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThe 2022 Netflix drama All Of Us Are Dead is pulse-pounding non-stop action with emotional depth that surprised all three of us. Get into the gore with us as we discuss why Cheong San is a green flag hero, which death(s) hit us the hardest, and what we want from Season 2. Kpop Rec: Case 143 by Stray Kids Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obs...
Cafe Minamdang: Super...or Scooby Doo?
October 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBRomance…murder…and shamans! That’s right, folks. It’s time for Cafe Minamdang...or as Megan coined it…Scooby Doo. Cafe Minamdang just aired this past summer on Netflix and was a must watch for many. Was it for the murder and intrigue? The love of police procedurals? A need for not one but two romances? Bonkers physical comeda? Or maybe just the desire to see an excellent homage to Goblin? Whatever the reason, Cafe Minamdang refuses to be placed in any one genre box. It’s got it all,...
We Have Questions... Again!
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBEvery now and then, K-Dramas make us scratch our heads and think, "How did that happen?" or "Could that really happen?" or "Wait, that could never happen IRL, right?" Join us for another round of questions we have about our favorite dramas as we explore shamanism, hospice musicals, and the undeniable appeal of Michael Learns to Rock. K-Pop Rec: "New Thing" by Zico Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona De...
Green Means Go: Discussing Green Flag Characters
October 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThere's a lot of chatter about red flags in K-drama relationships, but what about the characters who make us wave that green flag? Do you want your partner rearranging your kitchen? Is it your dream to be saved from conflict by a drone-wielding policeman? We discuss our favorite characters, their positive traits, and debate the ever-green good guy vs. bad guy. From Captain Ri to zombie-fighting Yi Hyun, these are the characters who make us say, "Yes please, you can proceed." Kpop R...
Extraordinary Attorney Woo And Autistic Rep: Part 2
September 28, 2022 05:50 - 57 minutes - 58.4 MBThe second and final part of the Afternoona Delight Deep Dive into 2022's smash hit drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Today, Lia and Amy, have a candid talk with two autistic K-drama fans about what worked (and what didn't) as far as autistic rep in the drama. Our special guests are very active on Twitter where they drop lots of truth bombs and deep thinking thoughts. You can find Ji Chang Wook expert Fran at @wanderingFranzi and Suga Stan J at @hallyulyrebird. Are your family and ...
Extraordinary Attorney Woo: Part 1
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBCan a drama lose its footing in the second half and still be charming as hell? We think so! This week we deep dive one of Netflix's highest ranking shows of the summer, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Join Amy, Lia, and guest host Sarah from @KDramaThis (Insta and Twitter) as we explore what the drama did well, whether or not there are too many court cases, and what we expect from season 2. And stay tuned for next week's episode, Part 2, where we explore autistic representation in EAW w...