Lia interviews dentist Dr. Charlene Lim about Hometown Cha Cha Cha's choice to make Yoon Hye-jin a dentist. Learn what the drama got right, and where there was a little creative license (ahem, extensive Hermes purse collection). Also we touch on Kdrama fandom life in the Philippines and how watching dentistry get practiced in Covid-free Gongjin provided lovely escapism. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
With special guest listener Sarah, we deep dive into the popular 2021 K-drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha. We discuss why this drama nailed the pacing, how it gave us so many amazing romance tropes, and why it's one of our favorite small-town romance dramas to date. Follow Sarah on instagram for drama reviews and recs @kdramathis K-rec: Korean food blog: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/ K-romance book rec with a small town: Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
We dig into Start-Up, the divisive 2020 drama with a flipped Cyrano trope starring Nam Joo-Hyuk and Bae Suzy. Megan explains why Nam Do San resonated with her so much, and we discuss why we found Good Boy's story arc to be satisfying, while recognizing there are many who don't agree. Get into it with us! Kpop Rec: Good-bye Baby by Miss A Book rec: The Court series by Sarah J. Maas ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
We are excited to welcome our guest Corinne from Love. Sex. Literature Podcast as we explore our favorite kiss scenes in Kdramas, our favorite actors who know how to make a great on-screen lip-lock, and everything in between. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Afternoona Delight is back with another installment of our Second Male Lead SOS because our poor, lovelorn SMLs deserve their own happily ever afters. Naturally, we heeded the call and--we wrote them! So sit back, relax, and listen as Gye Sun-woo (My Roommate is a Gumiho), Choi Young-do (Heirs/Inheritors), and Good Boy aka Han Ji-pyeong (Start-Up) all get their long overdue HEAs. K-pop Rec: "Sticker" by NCT 127 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
In our first Halloween special, we discuss the 2020 mystery drama Zombie Detective, starring Choi Jin-hyuk as the hottest zombie we've ever seen. This episode goes a little off the rails, so stick with us and go along for the ride. (As always, it's Lia's fault.) Kpop Rec: Bad Love by Key ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We discuss why the 2020 Kdrama Into the Ring is a hidden gem with a fantastic beta hero and an alpha heroine. We explain why this drama is about so much more than small-town politics and get into our favorite scenes as well as why Koo Se-Ra's hair is its own character. Kpop rec: Deja Vu by Ateez Book rec with a beto hero: A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Secretary Kim gave us incredibly chemistry, Park Seo Joon as a narcissistic but damaged chaebol, and Park Min Young as a capable secretary with unlimited pencil skirts. We get into all the sexual tension, crazy backstory, and humor of this 2018 drama. Kpop Rec: Thrill Ride by The Boyz Romance book rec with a untouchable CEO: Into My Arms by Lia Riley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Squid Game. Everyone and their pet cat is talking about this drama that’s taking the world—and TikTok by storm. So what is it? Over-hyped horror? Compelling capitalism cautionary tale? We dig into how the creator worked to bring this story to the small screen for almost a decade, how it adheres to horror conventions and why it’s breaking out stars left and right. We never want to play tug of war again but will take more Wi Ha-joon any dystopian day! Kpop Rec: Bling Bling by IKON ★ Support this p...
Over the course of our Kdrama watching, we have made a list of references that we want to understand better, so we dedicated an episode to a little research! We give some background info on soju tents, bank books, the Go game, as well as some questions asked by listeners. We turn the lens on ourselves as well and highlight some very American things that make other countries scratch their heads. Kpop rec: Thunderous by Stray Kids Romance book rec that makes us have questions: Morning Glory Milkin...
The 2017 action film Midnight Runners has everything we love about buddy cop movies: Action, comedy, some sweaty abs, and big sticks. We dive into what made it fun, talk about how there are some important underlying lessons, and discuss why we'd watch the duo of Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul in just about anything. Kpop rec: What Type of X by Jessi Romance book abut law enforcement: Something About You by Julie James ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
We deep dive into Move to Heaven, a short drama about trauma cleaners packed with emotional punch... and real punches. We get a little personal in this one, discussing all things death in a candid way. Get into it with us! Kpop rec: Loser=Lover by TXT Book Rec about death: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We deep dive into Lawless Lawyer, where Lee Joon Gi kicks some major butt, and Ahn Oh Ju gives us feelings we were not ready for -- him and his toe socks. We explain why the real chemistry of this drama was between the hero and the villain. Get into all the revenge plot goodness with us! Kpop Rec: Paint Me Naked by Ten Romance book rec with a lawyer: Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
It might not be an official THING, but in our extensive, very fun research, we have determined MAJOR STUFF happens in Episode 11 of most dramas. Amy and Megan break it down. Check timestamps for spoilers! Kpop Rec: Psycho by Red Velvet The King Eternal Monarch spoilers: 14:00-15:48 is the ep. 11 scene. 15:59-16:15 is the ending of the drama spoiler Healer Spoilers: 18:30-18:39 Spoiler for childhood connection between Healer and Young Shin. 19:56-21:45 Full movie date spoiler Flower of Evil Spoil...
We discuss (relation)ships we are sailing on, ships we want to sail on, and our thoughts on fandoms. We make up some inter-drama character mashups that we'd love to see! Kpop Rec: Hello Bitches by CL Romance Fandom Rec: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We watch the first episodes of three dramas: Doom At Your Service, My Roommate is a Gumiho, and Reply 1997, and then discuss whether we were hooked or not. We also riff on what makes a great first episode for us, and some dramas that have stood out for us with amazing openings. Kpop Rec: Bad Alive by WayV Romance recs that hooked us from page one: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta Heroine Complex by Sara Kuhn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
K-drama heroes cry, from Lee Joon Gi, to Yoo Seung Ho to Hyun Bin, and frankly... we're into it. We chat up our favorite crying scenes and discuss who is the prettiest when he's shedding some tears. K-skincare Rec: Tomato Jelly Tint Lip Book that made us cry: One Day by David Nicholls ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Turns out we love murder in our K-dramas, especially when Lee Joon Gi is the hero. Get into all the twists, turns, and yes--romance--with us as we deep dive into Flower of Evil, an AfterNoona Delight favorite. K-merch Rec: TheGardenOfEden on Tee Public Romace book rec with Amnesia: The River Leith by Leta Blake ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Lia completes a Mr. Sunshine hero trifecta, Amy surprises us with her Lee Minho choices, and Megan talks about how Ko Dong Man would absolutely go downtown... well. Get all the details on which kdrama heroes we would marry, mate, and murder. Kpop rec: Love Scenario by IKON Romance book rec with a hero we would marry: Joe Callahan from At Peace by Kristen Ashley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Park Seo Joon and Kim Ji Won kiss each others' boo boos and we loved every minute of it. Find out why we think Ko Dong Man is a beta hero and also why this drama nails the friends to lovers trope. K-pop rec: Make a Wish by NCT U Romance book rec with an MMA hero: Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Gong Yoo makes drying his ankles sexy. Yoon Eun Hye as Eun Chan steals our hearts. And honorable mention to butter voice Han Sung. Join us as we deep dive Coffee Prince, a 2007 K-drama that feels ahead of its time. K-skincare rec: Nature Essence Bulgarian Rose Essence Romance book rec with non-binary MC: Every Day by David Levithan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Amy and Megan go full crazy cat lady while watching Imaginary Cat, a drama starring another cat lover--Yoo Sueng Hoo. We talk about why this drama hit us in the feels and why it's perfect for cat people. K-merch rec: Universal Yums ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Everyone is sweaty. The eggs are bloody. The meat is raw. And Eden Residence is Hell. Listen as Lia and Megan discuss the 2019 drama Strangers From Hell where Lee Dong Wook plays a creeptastic (and also hot) cannibalistic serial killer. Also, Megan makes up a new term: Horror Edging. K-pop rec: Gambler by Monsta X Romance rec with a psychopatchic hero: Run Posy Run by Cate C. Wells ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
What characteristics do we think make a great heroine? Spoiler: She's got to be complicated! We discuss the ladies we love from Into The Ring, Coffee Prince, and Misaeng. K-merch rec: Maxim coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We discuss the 2017 K-drama Suspicious Partner and how there are multiple Ji Chang Wook hairstyles for every fan. We get spoiler-y as we fangirl over one of our favorite villains, and ick out over the product placement that had us gagging, and not in a good way. Was this a slam dunk drama for us? Listen to find out! K-skin rec of the week: Then I Met You Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel Romantic Suspense book rec: Stacy Abrams writing as Selena Montgomery ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
We break down all the marinated crab eating, joker serial killing, Young Sik flirting goodness of When the Camellia Blooms, a drama that surprised all three of us and shot to the top of our favorites. Find out why we think the hero is a BALPHA and why we actually like to see heroines cry. This is our longest episode yet, so slip on your aviators, fire up that drone, and get into it with us. K-pop Rec: BrEAk It DoWn by Bobby K-Romance Rec: Male author writing romance Passion by Jude Morgan ★ Supp...
We discuss the complicated feelings on Boys Over Flowers and how it relates to a common critique of romance books. Is it okay to like problematic content? We make the case that yes, it is, and how that is a feminist act. Yes, we're serious. Get into it with us! Romance book rec: ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We give love to a criminally underrated drama that features one of the best romances we've ever seen. A human allergy? A life-like robot in friend mode? A terrible disguise? This drama shouldn't work but it does, and we break it down as only romance writers can. K-skincare rec: Benton Snail Bee Ultimate Serum K-romanc author rec: Jill Shalvis ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We deep dive into the classic K-drama My Love From Another Star. Take a shot every time we mention Kim Soo Hyun's pillow lips. We discuss how we wanted more alien world building, why Do Min Joon is absolutely a boomer alien done with Earth, and how we are totally into murder subplots with our romances. K-pop Rec: Mafia in the Morning by Itzy Alien Romance recs: The Drixonian Warrior series by Ella Maven (Megan's alter-ego) Aliens Among Us series by Tiffany Roberts Check out our merch on Redbubbl...
Was The King: Eternal Monarch fantastic or a flop? We discuss why this Kdrama has our favorite scene of all time (hint: it involves a white horse), why Woo Do Hwan is a precious human who should be protected at all costs, and which plot holes bugged us the most (what was up with the red balloons?). Also try to say Manpasikjeok three times fast. K-merch rec: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AKoreanAddict Mug Time Traveling Romance Book Recs: The Viking Wants Forever by Koko Brown The Time Between Us by ...
