2022 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 BTS) Ready to do...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 111
Lia 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 Podcast* Are your ...
Dec 12, 2022•50 min•Ep. 110
Second 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 be short a K-P...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 109
Stolen 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 *Audible is a sp...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 108
So, 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? Probably not. A...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 107
This 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 find community amon...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 106
With 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 victims and all...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 105
The 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 obsession. And chec...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 104
Romance…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, my friends. ...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 103
Every 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 Delight Patreon an...
Oct 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 102
There'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 Rec: Rush Hour ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 101
The 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 friends sick o...
Sep 28, 2022•58 min•Ep. 100
Can 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 with two autis...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 99
What makes you watch a K-drama and think "Wow, you just can't beat that!" Or clutch your hands to your chest as your heart skips a beat? Or want to beat a drum and tell the world how much you loved the story? So you might be sensing a theme here...that's right, today we are discussing story beats, the plotting formulas that makes commercial entertainment so addictive. Just be warned, once you know how the sausage is made, you might never be able to unsee it again (unless you are like Lia and can...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 98
What's a Wooga Squad, and do you need it in your life? Absolutely. The Wooga Squad--better known as Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Woo-shik, V (or Kim Taehyung), and Peakboy--are five famous friends who wear matching PJs, catch ALL the halibut, and ice skate like they've never ice skated before. Well, some of them do. It's time to join us for In the Soop: Friendcation and Episode one of Hwarang, the K-Drama where it all began. Kpop rec: Gyopo Hairstyle by Peakboy Are your family and friends...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 97
In regards to the 2020 K-drama hit Itaewon Class, the noonas were divided. Some of us loved the romance and someone (Ahem, Megan) felt it was a few saranghae's short. Two things we did agree on? Ahn Bo Hyun was a fantastic villain and Park Seo Joon could have jogged with a few less clothes on. Listen to us debate and make up! Kpop Rec: Pretty Psycho by Purple Kiss Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon an...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 96
In June 2022, during their Festa dinner, BTS announced that they'd be taking some time to focus on creative rejuvenation and solo work. Rapper/Group Dance Captain, J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), rose to the occasion by announcing he'd be not only releasing the group's first official solo album, but also headlining Lollapalooza in Chicago. When the news broke, Hobi biases dove to their computers to secure entrance to this historic event. Afternoona Army host, Tonya, scored a coveted golden ticket and shar...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Lea loves the book. Amy loves Lee Min Ho. Together we watched Pachinko--the epic 2022 Apple TV+ American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 bestselling saga by Min Jin Lee. Join us as we dig in on whether we like book-to-screen adaptations as a rule and where the scope and ambition of this one succeeded even as it left us wondering what's next. Also, does Pachinko win the award for best intro to a show....well ever? Yes. Yes it does. Kpop Rec of the Week: Bad Decisions...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 95
How many K-drama scenes live rent free in your mind, playing over and over again on a loop? Too many to count? Same here, and we're certainly not sorry that our brains have room for little else. Join us as we explore our favorite iconic moments in K-drama. From epic kisses to unforgettable villains to moments that will forever melt our hearts, today we are deep-diving K-drama scenes we will never forget, and we can't wait to hear what yours are too! K-Pop Rec of the Week: "Guerrilla" by Ateez Ar...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 94
Today, we're talking about Tomorrow (sorry for the Dad joke), a 2022 drama about grim reapers tasked with saving lives of people who are suicidal. We discuss why we think this drama has a good message and handles the delicate topic with care... with a few quibbles. And this wouldn't be an AfterNoona podcast without a little fangirling over Rowoon. Kpop Rec: Sneakers by Itzy Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight ...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 93
What do you get when you add the brooding heir to a mafia empire, a free-spirited bartender with a heart of gold, a hedgehog with medical issues, a villain (but maybe not) who has a thing for electric cables, a whole lot of Daddy issues, and fight scenes that seemed to have been inspired by Home Alone's Kevin Arnold? That's right--this week Megan and Lia discuss Kinn/Porsche, the queer Thai drama that has taken the world by storm. Did we love it? Is water wet? We are obsessed. It's so hot it mig...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 92
Do you have a comfort drama? One you re-watch to lift your spirits, or check out clips of when having a bad day? Most of us do...however have you rewatched your fave TEN times? That's right, ten times. In this Afternoona Delight snack, Lia visits her friend Jac in Australia who might be one of the world's leading Descendants of the Sun fans. Hear a bit more on why she keeps coming back to this Kim Eun-sook fan favorite and why she can't quit Big Boss (aka Song Joong-ki). Are your family and frie...
Aug 01, 2022•29 min
In case you're wondering if your noonas have a type--in K-Drama life and maybe even real life--it's the cold-on-the-outside, marshmallow-on-the-inside, Elizabeth Bennet-loving-Mr. Darcy, centuries-old-tortured-vampire type...the tsundere. This week we talk about our favorite K-Drama tsundere heroes and heroines and why this archetype works so well in romance. K-Pop Rec: #MOOD by MCND Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoon...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 91
Megan and special guest Sarah from @kdramathis team up to discuss Twenty-Five Twenty-One, a popular kdrama from this year available on Netflix. We discuss our favorite relationships on the show, how Na Hee Do is a great model for female athletes, and of course, we give all our thoughts on THAT ending. Don't worry, we give spoiler alerts! Listen and see if you agree with us! Kpop Rec of the Week: Kick It by NCT 127 Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and hav...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 90
Imagine having your dream within reach--a major league baseball debut right around the corner--when you end up in prison for aggravated assault. Hey, sometimes people deserve a beat down. But in this case, the judge has deemed you took it too far. And he was probably right. Now your dream becomes a nightmare...or does it? For Je-hyeok (played to perfection by Squid Game's Park Hae-Soo in his first ever lead role), sitting in the slammer for a year was not on his life goals bingo card. However, d...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 89
Will a $5 foot long bring meaning back into our lives? Will Vans sneakers save us from a flying knife bridge in hell? And will the CELLRETURN mask turn us into babies? Here at Afternoona Delight, we answer all your hard hitting questions about product placement in K-Dramas--and maybe go off on a few tangents about one of Amy's many vacuums. K-Pop Rec: "Ring the Alarm" by Kard Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Deligh...
Jul 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 88
As much as we love to join forces and deep dive a K-drama, sometimes your Afternoonas have to follow their hearts. This usually means Lia is seeking a slice of life story, Megan is on the hunt for adrenaline and action, and Amy wants a big cathartic cry. Join us for a show where we try to sell each other on a drama that we've recently enjoyed and want the others to try: Tomorrow, Our Blues and Military Prosecutor Doberman. K-pop Rec of the Week: Run BTS by BTS Are your family and friends sick of...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 87
Today we talk about some of the locations in South Korea that are on our bucket list to visit: We highlight important landmarks, interesting facts, and yummy cuisine in Busan, Daegu, and Jeju. And of course, we fangirl over our favorite K-drama scenes that were filmed in these places. So travel with us (virtually, that is) on a tour of South Korea. 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...
Jun 22, 2022•57 min•Ep. 86
Sweet? Steamy? Closed door? Fade-to-black? How do we define sexy times in K-Drama, and is sex necessary for romance to be--well--romantic? Join us as we put on our romance-writer hats and examine the heat levels of our favorite dramas. K-Pop Rec: "Beat Box" by NCT Dream Romance Book Recs: STAKING HIS CLAIM by Tessa Bailey BOOK LOVERS, by Emily Henry THE INITIATION by Nikki Sloane Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona De...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 85
Soggy Wonder Bread? The Eyore of K-dramas? A poignant look at middle class disappointment and the formation of unlikely soulmates? My Mister has been one of the most requested dramas here at Afternoona Delight. While we might not all have loved this popular 2018 drama, we universally agree that Lee Sun-kyun and IU acted their socks off. And the Maxim Coffee Company sure got their money back on all the product placement. But was it ultimately depressing or healing? See where you line up with our ...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 84
