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The Dramasology Podcast

Emi's low effort reviews of any and all Asian dramas, from Korean dramas to Chinese dramas, Taiwanese dramas, Japanese dramas and much more! 

All reviews contain spoilers, beware. 
New episodes every Wednesday! 

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77. KinnPorsche - I can see why this drama was insanely popular

The second son of a Mafia boss, Kinn Theerapanyakul, is fleeing from an enemy when he meets Porsche, an enterprising young bartender. Porsche agrees to help defend Kinn from his attackers for a price. Porsche's martial arts skills impress, and spurred on by his father, Kinn seeks to hire Porsche as one of his personal bodyguards. Porsche is opposed and rejects Kinn’s offer despite his attempts at intimidation. It isn't until Porsche's family home and his ability to care for his brother are threa...

May 01, 202431 minEp. 77

76. Blood Free Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Two formidable characters entwine amidst the intrigue of genetic engineering

Ending millions of years of humans eating animal meat, BF now dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market. There are people inside BF and outsiders who begin to have doubts about the path taken by BF CEO Yoon Ja Yoo. Yoon Ja Yoo founded BF with On San, who has a Ph.D. in physiology. Meanwhile, after graduating from the Naval Academy, Woo Chae Woon served in the army, but he now works as a bodyguard. Source: My DramaList Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com fo...

Apr 24, 202416 minEp. 76

75. Help! I have fallen in love with Thai BLs. Talking some favs: KinnPorsche, I Told Sunset about You & Never Let Me Go, and the interesting world of shipping

Guys! The Thai BL universe that I previously spurned, is now my new obsession! I might need an intervention... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dramasology...

Apr 17, 202417 minEp. 75

74. My Lovely Runner First Impressions - One of my most anticipated dramas of 2024 and its super adorable!

A fan's quest to change fate blooms into unexpected romance. Source: Viki It's another time travel/rebirth story and I am so seated! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dramasology...

Apr 10, 202417 minEp. 74

73. Perfect Propose - The perfect slice of life BL for a rainy day

Hiro, severely overworked, can barely function outside his toxic workplace. He encounters Kai, a childhood friend he had once promised to marry, and finds he is steadily regaining a sense of purpose. Source: IMDb Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter :...

Apr 03, 202412 minEp. 73

72. Unknown Ep 5-6 Review - The sixth kind of family is the one that pretends to be strong and doesn't say goodbye

Continuing on my review of Unknown and discussing episodes 5 & 6. This drama has my heart and all my attention. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dramasology...

Mar 27, 202418 minEp. 72

71. Queen of Tears Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Loving it so much that I'll pretend Baek Hyun Woo isn't a huge red flag

Baek Hyun Woo, who is the pride of the village of Yongduri, is the legal director of the conglomerate Queens Group, while chaebol heiress Hong Hae In is the “queen” of Queens Group’s department stores. “Queen of Tears” will tell the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of this married couple, who manage to survive a crisis and stay together against all odds. Source: MDL. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me o...

Mar 20, 202418 minEp. 71

70. Unknown Ep 1-4 First Impressions - "The fourth type of family is one that's always there for you"

Unknown is a 2024 Taiwanese BL about found family and a love that blossoms from that. At a young age, Wei Qian an orphaned boy, feels for a younger homeless boy, Xiao Yuan and takes him home where he essentially becomes an older brother to both him and his own blood related younger sister. But as time passes, Xiao Yuan’s feelings for his Wei Qian grows into something neither of them can ignore. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcas...

Mar 13, 202419 minEp. 70

69. Watchlist Digest - The Impossible Heir & Wedding Impossible: First Impressions

The Impossible Heir is Lee Jae Wook's newest drama so you just know I'd be on it. Wedding Impossible has introduced me to a hidden gem of an actress, Jeon Jong Seo! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dr...

Mar 06, 202417 minEp. 69

68. Love for Love's Sake - Tae Myung Ha is easily one of the most mature and likeable characters I've seen in a BL. This drama is an instant favorite!

29-year-old Tae Myung Ha experiences a baffling twist of fate when he finds himself transported into a video game, inhabiting the body of a teenager, with a goal to make a classmate of his happy. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dram...

Feb 28, 202414 minEp. 68

67. Marry My Husband Ep 15-16 Review and Final Thoughts - I want redemption for Jung Su-min!

And that's a wrap! Finally, this drama is over and I'm more than glad to be done with. It was an okay 7/10 for me and only that high because of the character of Jung Su-min. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tikto...

Feb 21, 202419 minEp. 67

66. Marry My Husband Ep 13-14 Review - I'm glad this drama is almost over because what?.... Also, taking a closer look at the psyche of Jung Sumin (Song Hayoon).

I continue my review of the 2023 Korean drama, Marry My Husband which has taken a turn for the worst in its final arc. At least, Jung Sumin, as played by Song Ha Yoon, is still interesting. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasolog...

Feb 14, 202418 minEp. 66

65. Marry My Husband Ep 11-12 Review - Will Korean rom-com producers catch something if they don't add the unnecessary ex-girlfriend trope?

Hi everyone, I'm back again with another week's review of the Korean drama Marry My Husband and I have a bone to pick with the producers of this drama... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dramasology...

Feb 07, 202413 minEp. 65

64. Marry My Husband Ep 9-10 Review - Give Song Ha-Yoon her flowers. Her portrayal of a pathological narcissist is very compelling and flawless.

My weekly review of Marry my husband continues this week with Episodes 9 and 10. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dramasology...

Jan 31, 202411 minEp. 64

63. Marry My Husband Ep 7-8 Review - The Game is On! I just hope the revenge is satisfying

I continue my review of Marry My Husband starring Park Min Young and Na In Woo, a rebirth drama about a woman who goes back in time to get her cheating husband and friend wedded to one another. It's so much fun! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : ...

Jan 24, 202415 minEp. 63

62. Watchlist Digest - Marry My Husband Ep 5-6 Review, Knight Flower First Impressions, Sahara Sensei to Toki-kun & Lee Jae Wook's new drama gets an airing date!

In this episode, I discuss my watchlist for the week. Park Min Young's character grows in Marry My Husband Ep 5-6 and BTS tracks makes a cameo! Knight Flower airs with funny shenanigans and just enough mystery and chemistry between the leads to keep me interested. I'm also watching Sahara to Toki-kun mainly for the secondary couple foster brothers because they're so cute. Lee Jae Wook's new drama, The Impossible Heir gets a airing date for February and I am excited! Thanks for listening! Visit m...

Jan 17, 202414 minEp. 62

61. Marry My Husband Ep 1-4 First Impressions - One of my favorite actresses Park Min Young is back with one of my favorite tropes! My newest guilty pleasure!

Kang Ji Won is married to Park Min Hwan, but their marriage is troubled due to Min Hwan's selfishness and his demanding mother. Ji Won is the primary breadwinner for the family, while Min Hwan is unemployed and in debt. Ji Won also handles all the household chores herself. One day, Ji Won receives the devastating news that she has cancer and not much time left to live. To make things worse, she catches her husband and her close friend, Jung Soo Min, having an affair. A physical struggle ensues, ...

Jan 10, 202414 minEp. 61

60. Exploring the Green Flag Female Lead Archetype in 2023 Dramas - The Good Bad Mother, To the Moon and Back & Hidden Love

The Good Bad Mother, To the Moon and Back and Hidden Love have some of the best female leads of 2023. Listen to me explore their characteristics and what makes them shine as green flags Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology Ti...

Jan 04, 202422 minEp. 60

59. My 2023 Wrapped! - Looking at my top, best of best dramas of the year! 🎄

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This episode explores all my favorite dramas of 2023 as the year comes to a close! From my favorite romcom to my favorite action, and everything in between. Here's all my favorites, best of the best dramas of 2023! See you in the new year! Music: Gifts of Love (HS23) by Beat Mekanik . From the Free Music Archive , CC BY 4.0 DEED Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media an...

Dec 27, 202324 minEp. 59

58. My Man is Cupid Ep 1-6 First Impressions - Easy watch with a very likeable female lead

Star-crossed love story between a love fairy and a human girl. For humans and fairies aren’t meant to be, when he accidentally shoots himself and falls in love, their fate takes a wrong turn. The two reconnect after centuries of reincarnation. Where will this story lead? Source: Amazon Prime Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology ...

Dec 20, 202314 minEp. 58

57. Watchlist Digest - I am overwhelmed! | My Man is Cupid, Park's Marriage Contract, My Demon, The Matchmakers, A Journey to Love, Say that you love me, Cherry Magic (Thai), Soundtrack #2, Welcome to Samdal-ri, Boyhood, Death's Game & Marry My Husband

It's snowing dramas guys! Definitely feels like Christmas! Dramas I'm watching updates - My Man is Cupid, Park's Marriage Contract, My Demon, The Matchmakers, A Journey to Love, Say that you love me, Cherry Magic. Dramas I'm dropping and why - Soundtrack #2, Welcome to Samdal-ri. Drama's I'll be watching soon - Boyhood. Drama's I'm excited for - Death's Game, Marry My Husband! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on so...

Dec 13, 202316 minEp. 57

56. Sweet Home 2 - A Hot Garbage that Belongs in the Trash Can

Residents of Green Home Apartments, including Cha Hyun Soo, fight against monsters to leave their base and venture out into the world. At a baseball stadium, survivors from all over begin to live together. They are threatened by the monsters outside and also by the monstrous desires of the people among them. Source: MyDramaList Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to revie...

Dec 06, 202317 minEp. 56

55. Watchlist Digest - The Matchmakers, I may love you, Park's Marriage Contract & My Demon, The Story of Kunning Palace

In this episode, I discuss drama I am currently watching, The Matchmakers , I May Love You , Park's Marriage Contract and My Demon . I also talk about two dramas I hope to start watching soon, Boyhood and Tell Me That You Love Me . Lastly, also give a final review of The Story of Kunning Palace which I recently finished watching. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to rev...

Nov 29, 202314 minEp. 55

54. The Story of Kunning Palace Ep 1-28 - Nothing beats the slightly deranged, Machiavellian Xie Wei whose only weakness is his Ning'Er. Jiang Xue Ning might be the one reborn but it's Xie Wei's world and they're all just living in it

Jiang Xue Ning's unrelenting desire to become empress eventually strains her bond with her childhood friend Yan Lin and leads to the arrest of the noble Official Zhang Zhe. Guilt and remorse begin to seep in when her short-lived reign as the empress comes to an end. With the help of Yan Lin as the general, rebels seize the capital and ruthlessly exterminate the entire royal family. In her last desperate act, Jiang Xue Ning pleads to exchange her life for the freedom of Zhang Zhe, a man who has a...

Nov 22, 202324 minEp. 54

53. A Breeze of Love - My newest BL obsession! On par with the other well produced BLs out there

Do Hyun, the captain of the basketball team, is preparing for the championship. Hye In, the team manager, brings Dong Wook, Do Hyun's first love, to fill in for an injured teammate. Dong Wook and Do Hyun used to go to the same high school. Source: MyDramaList Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasolo...

Nov 15, 202312 minEp. 53

52. Perfect Marriage Revenge Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Another drama about rebirth, yay!

Spoiler Alert: This episode includes spoilers for the Korean Drama Reborn Rich and the Chinese Drama, Scent of Time. Perfect Marriage Revenge tells the story of the adopted daughter of a wealthy family who suffers in the hands of her family and is reborn, this time with revenge in mind by marrying the man her sister desires as a partner. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like m...

Nov 08, 202311 minEp. 52

51. Snow Sword Stride - An intelligent drama with a clever male lead and an extraordinary family bond. One of my Top 10 dramas of all time!

Snow Sword Stride is about a young master named Xu Feng Nian who under the eager expectation of his father Xu Xiao persevered through hardships and growth to become the King of Northern Liang. Source: WeTV Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitte...

Nov 01, 202322 minEp. 51

50. Watchlist Digest - Strong Girl Namsoon, Kiseki: Dear To Me, Romance on the Farm, Twinkling Watermelon

In this episode, I discuss my drama watchlist: what I'm currently watching: Strong Girl Namsoon, Kiseki: Dear To Me, Romance on the Farm, Twinkling Watermelon. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dramaso...

Oct 25, 20239 minEp. 50

49. Scent of Time Ep 1-11 Review - If you could have a redo of life, what would you do differently? An excellently executed rebirth story.

Hua Qian is reborn to redo her life over again. She vows not to make the same mistakes again. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tiktok.com/@dramasology...

Oct 18, 202317 minEp. 49

48. As Long As We Both Shall Live (My Happy Marriage) - Good... but something is missing and I don't know what

Jun 3, 2023 — Miyo's abusive family deems her worthless – but together with her powerful husband-to-be, her true self and hidden powers slowly begin to shine. Source: Netflix Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit : reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook : facebook.com/dramasology YouTube : youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter : twitter.com/dramasology TikTok : tikt...

Oct 11, 202321 minEp. 48
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