Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6, the finale, of Season 2 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryon as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: How we appreciated the listeners who sent in their recommendations for Season 10 by sending us voice recordings, and sending us emails or messages. How the Crown Prince showed himself to be a differ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of Season 2 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: Joanna’s trip to Italy during the week of Thanksgiving and her Italian language journey. Sung Hee's Korean language journey. How the Crown Prince asks the soldiers from Mungyeong Saejae to remain loyal to him, ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Comment on this week’s episode by visiting our blog at KDramaChat.com ! Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of Season 2 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: We learn the story behind the beef pancakes and how the Crown Prince asked for Mu Yeong’s loyalty to the very end in return for allowing M...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Listeners, we apologize that Joanna’s audio is not as good as normal. She was traveling and had to record this episode on her phone. Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 3 of Season 2 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: The timeline of the queen’s evil plan to get a baby boy. We have differing op...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 2 of Season 2 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: How this episode is full of betrayal: someone betrayed the Crown Prince, Cho Hak ju betrays Lord Ahn, and the Queen Consort betrays her father and the rest of the Haewon Cho clan How Seo-bi violated our rule of...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 1 of Season 2 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: The Kingdom wiki that Joanna discovered! How we start to learn what happened in Sangju three years earlier and the roles that Cho Hak ju and Lord Ahn played. We wonder if Lord Ahn has regrets over his decisions...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of Season 1 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryon as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: How Season 2 of Kingdom dropped at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic - crazy! The power struggle between Chief State Councilor Cho Hak ju and the Queen Consort. How Lord Ahn put himself squarely in the Crown Pr...
Oct 25, 2024•55 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of Season 1 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: K Drama Chat is featured in this month’s episode of Asian American Life from CUNY-TV! Check us out at the 10:30 mark (see link below). The Korean concept of Han, which is uniquely Korean and represents a emotio...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of Season 1 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: Recent comments from our listeners, including Shine, who has attended many K Drama star meet and greets in Manila. Shine says it’s common for fans to walk up on stage to say hello to stars at the end of these e...
Oct 11, 2024•59 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Listeners, we need your help! If you are enjoying K Drama Chat, please encourage a friend to listen! And would you please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Thank you! Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 3 of Season 1 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: The Seo In Guk Meet...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 2 of Season 1 of Kingdom, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryon as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: We’re learning about how the zombie outbreak started in the first place, that it started in Hanyang when physician Lee Seung Hui brought the king back to life with the resurrection plant and then attacked Dan i....
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 9 of K Drama Chat! In this season, we’ll be recapping and analyzing Kingdom, the zombie historical from 2019. Kingdom is the first original series K Drama on Netflix, produced by AStory. Kingdom stars Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Yi Chang, Bae Doona as Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryon as Cho Hak ju, Kim Sang-ho as Mou Young, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong shin, and Kim Hye-jun as the Queen Consort. We discuss: Our enduring love for Crash Landing On You, and how we’re finding it tough to move on. Ho...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Today is a special episode of K Drama Chat. Jean Rhim, Sung Hee’s sister, is with us and we share our favorites in a bunch of K Drama categories, including: Best OST Best Dressed Favorite Korean Phrase or Word Favorite Song Best Supporting Actor and Actress Best Actor and Actress Best Villain Best Abs Best Historical Drama Best Modern Drama Best Ensemble Cast And many more categories! Please comment on the blog at https://KDramaChat.com or on Instagram @ KDramaChat. Next Season 9 begins! We will...
Sep 13, 2024•56 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 16 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. Ernabel Demillo is back to help us analyze the final episode of CLOY. We discuss: The songs we heard during the recap: Same Sky, Different World by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee, Like You by So Soo Bin and Kim Soo Hee, and Here I Am Again by Baek Yerin. How Captain Ri kept vigil by Se-...
Sep 06, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 15 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Wind of the Day by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee and Give You My Heart by IU. The meaning of tsundere and how Captain Ri and Se-ri are tsundere who were transformed by the other. The cruelty of Cho Cheol Gang’s words that made Captain...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 14 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Like a Wild Flower and When That Day Comes by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee. We learn from Captain Ri himself how, after his brother died, he decided he would never love again, laugh again, have fun again, play the piano again. But ev...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 13 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs that we featured during the recap: Someday by Kim Jae Hwan and The Season of Us by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee. How Se-ri knows that Captain Ri needs to go home; in fact, she’s worried about Captain Ri experiencing Bambi Syndrome. How the ducklings realize that ...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Sung Hee is back from her trip to London! Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 12 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong Hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we feature during the recap: Seo Dan and Same Sky, Different World by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee A few shout outs to our listeners who have commented on the blog and given us reviews. The emotional scene when Captain Ri...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Today is a special episode. Sung Hee is on vacation so Joanna has a conversation with Mars from the Moksori podcast. We discuss: Mars’ K Drama journey. Her love of music, especially K Drama OSTs. Why K Drama OSTs are so amazing and especially effective at evoking emotion. Our favorite songs from the shows discussed in Season 1-8 of K Drama Chat. Mars’ favorite OSTs of all time. The show that Mars is watching now. References Moksori podcast on Spotify Moksori website...
Aug 02, 2024•41 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 11 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we feature during the recap: Here I Am Again by Baek Yerin and Let Us Go by Crush. In the first half of the show, Se-ri is trying hard to adapt to North Korea. In this episode, Captain Ri and the ducklings are trying to get used to South Korea. Cho Cheol Gang is now...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 10 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we feature in the recap: Se-ri’s Choice by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee and The Hill of Yearning by April 2nd. How Se-ri and Captain Ri have had 5 partings and 5 reunions. In the end, it was easy enough to get Se-ri home since Captain Ri and his men were back at ...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 9 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong Hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. The amazing Ernabel Demillo is back to help us recap and analyze this episode! We discuss: The songs we feature during the recap: My Companion by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee and All Of My Days by Kim Sejeong. Captain Ri didn’t believe Se-ri when she said she was going home. He was det...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 8 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The song we featured during the recap: Season of Us by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee and Time of Jeong Hyeok for Se-ri by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee. This is the pivotal episode 8 and it ended on such a cliffhanger! How Captain Ri feels compelled to save Se-ri and help ...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 7 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The song we feature during the recap: the regular and orchestral versions of Song For My Brother by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee. What a joint lock is, in reference to Joanna talking about joint locks in episode 8.6. Se-ri’s decision to drive to Sariwon Hospital instead of ...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 6 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we heard during the recap: Here I Am Again by Yerin Baek and Picnic by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee Our four leads have all met at this point and there are some interesting triangles forming. Gu Seung jun, Se-ri and Captain Ri are each trying to figure out what’s ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 5 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we featured in the recap: Sunset by Davichi and My Companion by Nam Hye sung and Park Sang Hee. Captain Ri’s big confession to Se-ri that he has a fiancée, which of course leads her to deny that she is at all interested in him. The lack of love between Seo Dan and Ca...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 4 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we feature during the recap: Flower by Yoon Mirae Spring in my hometown by Nam Hye Sung and Park Sang Hee How desperate Se-ri must have felt when she missed the boat that would have taken her out of North Korea. How Se-ri’s desperation leads her to sneak out of Capta...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 3 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The songs we feature during the recap: Yong ae and villagers by Nam Hye Seung and Park Sang Hee Photo of my Mind by Song Ga in How Captain Ri is lying through his teeth about Se-ri and this is so unlike him! He’s actually doing so many things that are out of character! How Cap...
May 31, 2024•49 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 2 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The song we feature during the recap: But It’s Destiny by 10cm and how 10cm got its name. Our gratitude to our listeners who commented on the blog, and gave us a review on Apple podcasts. Thank you! The Korean tradition of doljanchi where babies are asked to pick an object fro...
May 24, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 1 of Crash Landing On You, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Hyun Bin as Ri Jyeong hyeok, Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri, Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan and Kim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung joon. We discuss: The song we feature during the recap: Give You My Heart by IU. The title of this K Drama in Korean is 사랑의 불시착, which translate to Love’s Emergency Landing, or Love’s Crash Landing. How this show was inspired by a real event involving South Korean actress Jung Yang, whose leisu...
May 17, 2024•51 min•Season 8Ep. 1
