Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing the movie Miss Granny, the hit Korean film starring Shim Eun-kyung as Oh Doo-ri, Na Moon-hee as the older Oh Mal-soon, Park In-hwan as Mr. Park, Sung Dong-il as Ban Hyun-chul, and Lee Jin-wook as Han Seung-woo. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap, including One More Time and Raindrop, both performed by Shim Eun-kyung, as well as If You Go to Los Angeles by Rose Motel and Shim Eun-kyung, and nostalgic covers...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 11Ep. 17
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 16 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun, Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik, Moon So-ri as older Oh Ae-sun, and Park Hae-joon as older Yang Gwan-sik. We’ll also announce the show that we will recap and analyze in Season 12 of K Drama Chat. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: Theme of Gwan-sik , Looking Back, It Was a Paradise , and It Was Just Sometimes ...
Jun 27, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 11Ep. 16
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 15 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, then Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: A daughter becoming a mother like her own by Kim Hyun Do. The powerful opening scene of Gwan-sik panicking during Ae-sun’s childbirth and the to...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 11Ep. 15
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 14 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, then Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: “A Rock that never erodes in the sea of my heart” and “Just be a good son, that’s all,” both by Park Seong-il, whose work captures the sad, wis...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 11Ep. 14
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 13 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, then Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: “Twenty Years of One Side Love” by Yoon Hyun Kyum and “Third Time’s the Charm” by Judah Earl. How this episode captures the parallel dynamics o...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 11Ep. 13
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 12 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, then Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: They Fell Down But Got Back Up Again and Eternal Nostalgia , both by Judah Earl, a non-Korean musician who has contributed to many K Dramas OST...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 11Ep. 12
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 11 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun, Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun, and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: "Picasso’s Room" by Yun Hyun Kyum and "Geum Myeong is Truly a Blessing to Me" by Chang Hyowon. Joanna’s Korean food tour in Annandale, VA with Virginialicious and tour guide Park Su-jin, and how Kor...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 11Ep. 11
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 10 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, then Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The featured song during the recap: “Theme of Ae-sun” by Park Sung-il, the musician who also wrote “Theme of Gwan-sik,” “Spring in a Heartbeat,” and “Two Faced Summer” from this OS...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 11Ep. 11
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 9 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun, Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, and Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: "Midnight Walk" by IU, a sweet ballad of longing that reflects Geum Myeong’s and Ae Sun’s emotional states of mind. How this episode subtly shifts fo...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 11Ep. 9
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 8 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, and Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: My Love by My Side by Isaac Hong, a gorgeous acoustic ballad performed with only guitar, piano and voice. The full-circle moment when Ae-sun and G...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 11Ep. 8
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun, Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik as young adults, Moon So-ri as Oh Ae-sun and Park Hae-joon as Yang Gwan-sik as older adults, and Lee Jun-young as Park Young-beom. We’ll also discuss Yeom Hye-ran, the actress who plays Jeon Gwang-rye, Oh Ae-sun’s mother. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: "To the Land of Hope" by...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 11Ep. 7
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: Hwal Hwal by Hwang So-yoon (aka So!YoON!), a blazing track that mirrors the episode’s emotional intensity. The tragic and pivotal loss of Dong Myeong, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s son, and the overwhelming grief that overtakes the family. The episod...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 11Ep. 6
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun and Park Bo-gum Yang Gwan-sik. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: Spring in a Heartbeat by Park Sung-il, a beautiful instrumental piece that plays during the heartwarming scene of Ae Sun and Gwan Sik on their boat with their growing family. The complex and emotional back-and-forth be...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 11Ep. 5
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Bo-gum as Gwan-sik and IU as Ae-sun, and featuring a deeply emotional story about family, hardship, love, and resilience. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: "Name" by Kwak Jin-eon, a tender ballad reflecting the enduring love between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik. Joanna’s magical trip to Japan, including cherry blossoms, sushi, E...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 11Ep. 4
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 3 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Ae Sun and Park Bo Gum as Gwan Sik. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: “Neoyeong Nayeong” by Ahn Eun Kyung and Eunyong Sim, a haunting blend of traditional and modern sound, sung in the Jeju dialect and about young love. How the show is beautifully infused with Jeju-specific language, culture, and music. Our heartfelt s...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 11Ep. 3
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 2 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU (Lee Ji-eun) as Ae Sun and Park Bo-gum as Gwan-sik. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: Ode to the Green Spring by Chu Da Hye, a hauntingly beautiful piece that blends traditional Korean folk styles with modern sensibility. The background of Chu Da Hye and her mastery of Seodo Sori, a North Korean regional singing style kno...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 1 of When Life Gives You Tangerines , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring IU as Oh Ae-sun, and Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik. We discuss: The song featured during the recap: Midnight Walk by d.ear. The song feels nostalgic and represents Ae-sun’s longing for the past. The deeper themes of family, love, and survival that make this show feel unique compared to other historical K Dramas. The emotional opening with ...
Mar 14, 2025•54 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing the special filler episode on When The Phone Rings , the over-the-top, twist-filled K Drama starring Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon, Jeon Yeo-been as Hong Hee-joo, and Kim Ji-seok as Ji Sang-woo. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap, including: Homme Fatale – the dramatic track playing when Baek Sa-eon struts into a room Say My Name performed by Yoo Yeon-seok in the finale The absolutely bonkers premise: a ...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 10Ep. 13
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 12 of See You In My 19th Life , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon, and Cha Chung Hwa as Kim Ae-gyeong. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: Star by Colde Starlight by Max Shin Europe by Kim Jin Ah Childhood by Kim Jin Ah The satisfying, bittersweet ending where Ban Ji-eum chooses to fo...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 10Ep. 12
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 11 of See You In My 19th Life , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon, and Cha Chung Hwa as Kim Ae-gyeong. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap: Shaman by HEO, What by Sol Han, and I’ll Embrace Your Past by Ahn Bo-hyun. Shaman is eerie and haunting, while What adds a frantic, comic energy. ...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 10Ep. 11
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 10 of See You In My 19th Life , the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon, and Cha Chung Hwa as Kim Ae-gyeong. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Forgotten by HEO Possessed by Jeong Nahyeon The evocative and moody nature of the instrumentals in this drama, enhancing the mystery and dramat...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 10Ep. 10
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com . Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 9 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon, and Cha Chung Hwa as Kim Ae-gyeong. We discuss: The songs featured during the recap. Triangle by Bang Kyung Ho Vice Versa by Bang Kung Ho Ban Ji-eum’s confession to Moon Seo-ha that she was Yoon Ju-won in her past life and his stun...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com . Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 8 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon, and Cha Chung Hwa as Kim Ae-gyeong. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Coldness by HEO Romantic by Hee Nam Do Blue by Bang Kyung Ho The significance of the show’s opening sequence, including: The infinity symbol th...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, and Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Pure Love by Hee Nam Son Breeze by Hee Nam Son Here With Me by Doyoung How Ban Ji eum, throughout her lives, always wanted to be the person who stood by your side, in good times and bad. This episode is all about the threads tha...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon and Cha Chung Hwa as Kim Ae-gyeong. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Sad Memory by Fallin Dild Secret by YELO How Yoon Cho won finally came to believe that Ban Ji eum was her sister Yoon Ju won in her past life. The two secrets revealed in this episode: that the car...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, and Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon. We discuss: The songs we feature during the recap: Childhood Kim Jin ah I’ll Embrace Your Past by Ahn Bo hyun Our top K Dramas from 2024. It’s clear Moon Seo ha has not gotten over the trauma of Yoon Ju won’s death; this saddens and shocks Ban Ji eum and Yoon Cho won. Moon Seo ha...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, and Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon. We discuss: Kendrick Lamar’s new song, Reincarnated, where he sings about his past lives! The songs we feature during the recap: Sad Memory by Fallin’ Dild Star (organic version) by Colde Our male listeners’ opinions of Moon Seo ha; hint: they don’t think much of him! Our new K D...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 3 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, and Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Piriri by Go Go King Down by Jo Yu ri Ban Ji eum’s sad realization that the loved ones she left behind are still suffering over her death. One person who is no longer sad is Kim Ae-gyeong, who was Ban Ji eum’s niece during her 1...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Comment on this episode on our website at KDramaChat.com ! Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 2 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, and Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon. We discuss: The songs we heard during the recap: Horo by Go Go King Star by Colde How we rewatch the first few episodes of a show to truly understand the show. Comments from listeners on the blog. The differences between ...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 1 of See You In My 19th Life, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum, Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha, Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won, Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon, and Cha Chung-hwa as Kim Ae-kyung. We discuss: The songs we featured in this episode: Remember by Kim Jin ah Silence by Sunwoo jung-a The reaction of our listeners to our choice of show for Season 10 The characters we first get intro...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 10Ep. 1
