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The Swoon Diaries Podcast: A KDrama Podcast

Hi! I'm Nas! On my podcast I hope you feel like you are having a chat with a friend about your favorite and sometimes not so favorite k-dramas. Every week, you will hear me talk about k-dramas new and old! There will be lots of swooning, laughter, and tons of emotional quotes thrown in the mix. I also love k-pop so I will definitely be updating you all on whatever I am listening to! I hope you join me on this journey of loving k-dramas together! So how about we start this thing? Let the KDrama rambles and rants begin! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @swoondiariespod!
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Episodes

Ep 133| Love or List: Tastefully Yours, Second Shot at Love, & Our Unwritten Seoul

In this episode Keila and Nas give their first impressions of Tastefully Yours, Second Shot at Love, and Our Unwritten Seoul! Which one is their favorite? You'll have to listen to find out! . . . Timestamps: Tastefully Yours (00:54), Second Shot at Love (18:27), Our Unwritten Seoul (26:21)

Jun 05, 202543 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Ep 132| Extraordinary Attorney Woo Review

In this episode, Nas and Keila dive into one of the most beloved shows of 2022 — Extraordinary Attorney Woo . They break down what makes Woo Young-woo such a one-of-a-kind lead, why Park Eun-bin’s performance deserves all the awards, and how the show handles autism and inclusion with real heart. Plus, they gush about Jun-Ho! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:45), The Rundown (11:07), First Impressions (12:05), Character Discussion (15:44), Notable Scenes (27:57), Hot Takes (01:45:13), Ratings and...

May 15, 20251 hr 59 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Ep 131| Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Review

Raise your hand if you squealed when you discovered Moon Lovers would be available on Viki?! After years of being scrubbed from the internet, Moon Lovers is back and Nas, Ori, and Keila dove right in! This drama is A LOT and they cover it all- from the romances, terrible wigs, palace intrigue, and everything in between. . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:55), The Rundown (05:38), First Impressions (07:29), Character Discussion (14:03), We Need to Discuss the Hair (47:20), Notable Scenes (55:27), H...

Apr 24, 20252 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Ep 130| When Life Gives You Tangerines Review

Listen in as Nas and Keila relive all of their favorite moments from the beautiful drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines. This drama was truly a masterpiece in storytelling! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:23), The Rundown (04:40), First Impressions (05:38), Character Discussion (08:18), Notable Scenes (21:17), Hot Takes (02:05:49), Ratings and Rankings (02:07:39), Lessons Learned (02:09:46)

Apr 10, 20252 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Ep 129| Family By Choice Review

Listen in as Nas and her friend, Keila, revisit Family By Choice! Have their thoughts changed on this drama after some months away from it? You'll have to listen to find out! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:48), The Rundown (06:04), First Impressions (07:38), Character Discussion (10:03), Notable Scenes (20:04), Hot Takes (01:16:22), Ratings and Rankings (01:19:20), Lessons Learned (01:22:06)

Mar 27, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Ep 128| Love Scout Review

In this episode, Nas and Keila review the drama that started 2025 right, "Love Scout"! This drama has the sweetest mature romance and the most flawless male lead (we love you Eun Ho!). Prepare for lots of gushing and swooning! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:54), The Rundown (06:20), First Impressions (07:16), Character Discussion (11:17), Notable Scenes (25:12), Hot Takes (01:49:13), Ratings and Rankings (01:56:26), Lessons Learned (01:58:59)

Mar 20, 20252 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Ep 127| Love or List: Melo Movie, The Witch, My Dearest Nemesis, Buried Hearts, & Undercover High School

In this episode Nas gives the rundown and her first impressions of Melo Movie, The Witch, My Dearest Nemesis, Buried Hearts, and Undercover High School! Which ones did she love and which ones did she toss away? You'll have to listen to find out! . . . Timestamps: Melo Movie (00:50), The Witch (07:11), My Dearest Nemesis (18:43), Buried Hearts (28:15), Undercover High School (34:18)

Mar 06, 202541 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Ep 126| Mr. Plankton Review

In this episode, Nas and Keila review Mr. Plankton! This show is equal parts sweet, sad, hilarious and everything in between. . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:42), The Rundown (05:25), First Impressions (06:10), Character Discussion (09:25), Notable Scenes (20:15), Hot Takes (1:40:45), Ratings and Rankings (1:45:50), Lessons Learned (1:46:59)

Feb 27, 20251 hr 53 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Ep 125| Squid Game S2 Review

This episode is a very special as it is a collaboration between The Swoon Diaries and the Ya Girls K-Drama Podcast! Join Nas and Christina as they review the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2! . . . Timestamps: K- Catch Up (01:29), Squid Game 1 Recap (06:38), The Rundown (14:44), Character Discussion (S1) (10:08), First Impressions (15:53), Character Discussion (21:53) Show Discussion (33:23), Hot Takes (01:22:23), Did Squid Game 2 Land the Plane? (01:27:55), Predictions for Season 3 (01:28...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 46 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Ep 124| Season 4 Premiere: K-Catch Up!

Welcome to Season 4 of The Swoon Diaries Podcast! Listen in as Nas catches you up on what she's been watching and what she's had to let go! . . . Timestamps: Love Scout (01:25), Motel California (06:33), The Queen Who Crowns (12:22), When The Stars Gossip (18:18), He Is Psychometric (23:35)

Feb 13, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Ep 123| 2024 in K-Dramaland

In this episode, Nas dives deep into the 2024 K-dramas that took Kdramaland by storm! Listen in as she discusses her favorite shows and performances and the disappointments that didn’t live up to the hype; as well as predictions and the dramas that surprised her! . . . General Thoughts on 2024 in Kdramaland (02:02), Completed Dramas (06:47), Top 5 Dramas of the Year (07:21), Best Actor and Best Actress (09:56), Best Couple (14:32), Favorite Secondary Characters (16:05), Confession of the Year (1...

Jan 02, 202559 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Ep 122| Descendants of the Sun

Join Nas and her friend Lee for an exciting deep dive into the iconic K-Drama Descendants of the Sun! From unforgettable moments to unforgettable characters, they break down all the action, romance, and heart that make this series a fan favorite. . . . Timestamps: Meet Lee! (01:00), K-Catch Up (05:00), The Rundown (13:42), First Impressions (14:48), Character Discussion (17:42), Notable Scenes (28:19), Hot Takes (01:43:19), Ratings and Rankings (01:47:58), Lessons Learned (01:48:52)...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 53 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Ep 121| What Comes After Love Review

Listen in as Nas and Ori review their favorite drama of 2024, What Comes After Love! If you haven't watched this yet, what are you waiting for?! . . . K-Catch Up (01:47), The Rundown (05:14), First Impressions (06:00), Character Discussion (07:53), Notable Scenes (17:17), Hot Takes (01:17:21), Ratings and Rankings (01:18:49), Lessons Learned (01:24:11)

Dec 19, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Ep 120| K-Drama Drops and Flops

Join Nas and her friend Keila as they dive into the K-Dramas they've dropped—and the ones they really should have dropped! From cringe-worthy plots to wasted time, they share the K-Dramas that just didn’t make the cut (they’ll never get that time back!). Tune in for plenty of laughs and honest opinions! P.S.- Please don't take offense to any of their takes- this was all in good fun. :) . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:50), Drops and Flops Discussion (04:15)...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Ep 118| Move to Heaven Review

In this episode, Nas reviews "Move to Heaven" with Christina! This is an all time fave for both ladies! This drama is full of healing, tears, and humor- it's a masterpiece! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:39), The Rundown (07:59), First Impressions (09:03), Notable Scenes (30:14), Hot Takes (01:40:25), Ratings and Rankings (01:43:55), Lessons Learned (01:46:20) Here more from Christina on the ⁠Ya Girls Kdrama Podcast!⁠ Instagram: @yagirl_kdramapod...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 53 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Ep 117| Love Next Door Review

In this episode, Nas reviews one of 2024's most highly anticipated Kdramas, Love Next Door with Christina and Manasa! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:16), The Rundown (08:19), First Impressions (09:08), Character Discussion (13:12) , Notable Scenes (45:43), Hot Takes (01:22:30), Ratings and Rankings (01:31:28), Lessons Learned (01:32:03) Here more from Christina on the Ya Girls Kdrama Podcast! Instagram: @yagirl_kdramapod...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 37 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Ep 116| Love or List: Family By Choice

In this episode, Nas gives her first impressions of the drama, Family By Choice! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:34), Show Discussion (02:32)

Oct 24, 202419 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Ep 115| K-Drama Tropes: A Tier Ranking

In this episode, Nas is joined by Naa, creator of the K-Drama Bingo journal to discuss K-Drama tropes! Of course this list is not exhaustive but the ladies had a great time laughing through their favorite and not so favorite tropes. . . . Timestamps: Meet Naa! (02:47), K- Catch-Up (09:50), Introduction to Tiers (25:04), Trope Discussion (27:24) Follow Naa: @kdramabingo Buy your own K-Drama Bingo journal here!...

Oct 17, 20242 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Ep 114| Behind Your Touch Review

In this episode, Nas reviews the 2023 drama, Behind Your Touch with her friend, Fatima! . . . K-Catch Up (01:41), The Rundown (19:59), First Impressions (21:21), Character Discussion (24:32), Notable Scenes (35:12), Hot Takes (02:02:46), Ratings and Rankings (02:06:55), Lessons Learned (02:09:57)

Oct 03, 20242 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Ep 113| Love or List: Dear Hyeri & What Comes After Love

It's time for another Love or List! Listen in as Nas discusses the premiere episodes of Dear Hyeri and What Comes After Love . . . Timestamps: Dear Hyeri (00:39), What Comes After Love (11:30)

Oct 01, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Ep 112| The Atypical Family Review

Listen in as Nas discusses one of her favorite dramas of the year, The Atypical Family, with Ori and Hil! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:01), The Rundown (12:05), First Impressions (12:42), Character Discussion (15:32), Notable Scenes (33:46), Hot Takes (01:16:16), Ratings and Rankings (01:18:38), Lessons Learned (01:19:40)

Sep 19, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Ep 111| K-Catch Up

Nas is back after her summer break to give an update on what she was up to all summer and what she thinks of her current watches! . . . Housekeeping (01:55), Summer Fun (06:57), Completed Dramas (16:52) Love or List: Serendipity’s Embrace (21:31) Good Partner (24:18) Romance in the House (27:50) DNA Lover (32:02) Cinderella at 2AM (34:35) Perfect Family (37:54) No Gain, No Love (43:26) Love Next Door (49:20) KCON Episode on The K.Drop Podcast!...

Sep 05, 202456 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Ep 110| Love or List: My Sweet Mobster & Miss Night and Day

In this episode, Nas gives her first impressions of My Sweet Mobster and Miss Night and Day! . . . K-Catch Up (00:54), Housekeeping (1:37), My Sweet Mobster (03:13), Miss Night and Day (10:49), Thank Yous (18:44)

Jul 05, 202421 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Ep 109| Lovely Runner Review

In this episode, Nas is joined again by her friend Keila to review the smash hit “Lovely Runner”! Listen in as they discuss the many swoony moments, all the laughs, and why Sun Jae is without flaw. . . . K-Catch Up (00:54), The Rundown (05:09), First Impressions (06:14), Character Discussion (09:40), Notable Scenes (20:44), Hot Takes (01:44:08), Ratings and Rankings (01:57:25), Lessons Learned (02:00:34)

Jun 27, 20242 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Ep 108| Run On Review

In this episode, Nas reviews one of her all time favorite K-dramas “Run On” with her friend, SJ! This episode is filled with lots of swoony quotes and heartfelt moments so enjoy! . . . Meet SJ! (00:51), K-Catch Up (05:08), The Rundown (10:16), First Impressions (11:12), Character Discussion (16:15), Notable Scenes (41:19), Hot Takes (01:29:29), Ratings and Rankings (01:34:52), Lessons Learned (01:37:48)

Jun 20, 20241 hr 44 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Ep 107| Summer Scent Review

In this episode, Nas reviews “Summer Scent” with Jess, host of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast! Get comfortable because this is a long one and these ladies have THOUGHTS! . . . K-Catch Up (02:09), The Rundown (13:55), First Impressions (20:48), Character Discussion (30:29), Notable Scenes (57:49), Hot Takes (02:58:40), K-Dramas and Real Life Stories similar to Summer Scent (3:07:40), Ratings and Rankings (03:15:30), Lessons Learned (03:17:21) Follow Jess! Daebak K-Rambles Podcast! Instagram: @daeba...

Jun 14, 20243 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Ep 106| Autumn In My Heart Review

In this episode, Nas reviews “Autumn in My Heart” with Lola, host of the Lola Pops Off About K Dramas Podcast! This show is a tearjerker so get ready for an emotional ride! . . . K-Catch Up (02:47), The Rundown (12:03), First Impressions (17:56), Character Discussion (23:23), Notable Scenes (51:16), Hot Takes (02:25:45), Ratings and Rankings (02:31:00), Lessons Learned (02:38:23) Follow Lola! ⁠Lola Pops Off About KDramas Podcast⁠ Instagram: @lolapopsoffaboutkdramas

Jun 13, 20242 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Ep 105| Winter Sonata Review

This episode kicks off the beginning of the Endless Love series on the podcast! In this episode, Nas reviews the classic K-Drama, Winter Sonata, with her friend and loyal listener, Lisa! Listen in as they discuss the tearjerking moments, all the drama, and of course the sweet romance! . . . Timestamps: Meet Lisa! (00:56), K-Catch Up (05:19), The Rundown (10:11), First Impressions (14:41), Character Discussion (20:05), Notable Scenes (41:19), Hot Takes (1:54:09), Ratings and Rankings (02:01:00), ...

May 30, 20242 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Ep 104| Because This Is My First Life Review

In this episode, Nas is joined by Sarai, host of the KDrama Cafe Podcast, to review the drama, Because This Is My First Life! . . . Timestamps: Meet Sarai! (00:44), K-Catch Up (05:01), The Rundown (08:49), First Impressions (09:57), Character Discussion (13:32), Notable Scenes (31:59), Hot Takes (01:09:47), Ratings and Rankings (01:12:26), Lessons Learned (01:13:43) Follow Sarai! IG: @kdramacafe_podcast

May 23, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 15
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