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RM as Itaewon Class’ Park Saeroyi? Chaewon as Reply 1988’s Deoksun? D.O. as Jon Snow?! In this episode, worlds collide as we cast Kpop idols in some of our favorite Kdramas and TV shows! Can RM really pull off Park Seojoon’s chestnut hair? Which idol gives off total Rachel Green vibes? And yes—we’re going there: our most controversial casting yet... idol Cersei and Jaime Lannister?! ------- New ep...

Our Taurus baby, Monica, is back from her Hallyu hiatus... and she needs updates! In this episode, we celebrate her birthday by doing what she loves the most: walang sawang usapang K! We give her a breakdown of the past months' Hallyu highlights: our Kdrama binges (Resident's Playbook & Weak Hero 2), the kiligness of Possessed Love 2, Kpop's latest album drops, and, of course, that burning sca...

Trency and Pia went live to talk about the exciting week we had - the mini heart attacks from SCoups' BOSS look at the Met Gala, and the proud moments from the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards! #SCOUPS #BOSS #METGALA #SEVENTEEN #BaeksangArtsAwards #Kimtaeri #Jujihoon #WLGYT

So you think idols just sing, dance, and feed our delulus? Think again! We dive into the different unexpected side quests of our fave idols - from business ventures (GOT7 Jackson Wang’s Team Wang, Bambam’s restaurant chain in Thailand, BIGBANG GD’s PEACEMINUSONE), alcohol businesses (Jin’s IGIN, Jay Park’s Won Soju and TOP’s T’SPOT), the musical theatre flexes of SEVENTEEN’s DK, BTOB’s Eunkwang an...

When Life Gives You Tangerines… you cry tangerine tears. 🍊Sarangbaes, this K-drama had us reaching for tissues episode after episode — and you know we had to talk about it. In this heartfelt deep dive, we're joined by our good friend and fellow K-drama lover, JJ, as we unpack all the emotions this beautiful series brought out in us. We get into the feels, the brilliant storytelling, the flawl...

Have you ever invested A LOT of hours watching a KDrama only to get disappointed by the ending??? SAMEDTTTT. ** WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!! ** In this episode, we talk about those that made us go ‘SERYOSO BA??’ such as When the Phone Rings (sana hindi na lang sinagot eh), Queen of Tears (uy controversy), Mr. Queen (ok na sana pero…), Nevertheless (‘wag niyo kaming lokohin na green flag siya bigla),...

UY, PILIPINS! From dreaming in front of our screens to actually training, debuting, and making waves in the KPop industry—Filipinos are proving that talent knows no borders. In this episode, we dive into the rising stars of Hallyu with Filipino roots, including UNIS’ Elisia, Gehlee, and Hyeonju, AHOF’s JL, and KATSEYE’s Sofia. Bakit ba feeling natin kasali tayo sa step by the step sakses nila? ---...

From “Horangi nunbit, baby, I’m worth it” to “Nothing’s forever, but SEVENTEEN will try that forever”, CARATs have been on a nonstop emotional rollercoaster these past few weeks. In this episode, we are joined by CARAT dad and music producer DJ Erpat to talk about BEAM, CARATLAND, enlistment era, and processing all the feels that came with it. Let’s all give that forever thing a try, shall we? ---...

Life can sometimes feel like a movie—what’s your K-pop soundtrack? From peak main character moments to putik-level lows, music sets the scene. In this episode, we’re joined by fellow K-pop lover & NCTzen Cha of KS4GG to talk about the songs that hype us up, break our hearts, and help us heal. What’s on your playlist? ------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Is life just one big movie? Cinema and life intertwine in Netflix’s latest Kdrama, Melo Movie, starring the radiant Choi Woo-shik & Park Bo-young — and as movie lovers we are all over it! In this episode, we bask in the kilig, unpack the show’s quiet yet powerful takes on love, grief, and second chances, and reflect on how its story mirrors our own lives—one scene at a time. -------- New episo...

Ito ang trauma na gugustuhin mong balikan! In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes medical cases and adrenaline-pumping rescue missions of Netflix’s must-watch K-drama, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. From the stellar cast (led by the one and only Ju Ji-hoon) to our favorite episodes, Rescue 911 flashbacks, and the untold stories of our own Filipino nurses—this is one discussion you won’t w...

Sa mainit o sa malamig?? From the adventurous heat of Rented in Finland to the icy but sizzling romances of Single’s Inferno 4, we’re diving into this year’s must-watch variety shows! Join us as we break down Dong-wi, Jihoon, Eunwoo, and Donyeon’s hilarious antics in Finland—sauna scenes, questionable dining choices, and all—and spill our thoughts on the latest batch of Inferno’s stunning singles,...

With Squid Game cementing itself as THE cultural moment of recent years, and Season 2 leaving us breathless and anticipating, we step onto the blood-stained playground to dissect its global appeal. In this episode, we unravel the psychological tension, the performances that gripped us, and the haunting games that made us feel like players in the deadly arena. Plus, we break down the twists that le...

What would life be like without SEVENTEEN? For our Season 7 premiere, we celebrate CARAT Day by diving into all things SEVENTEEN - with longtime CARAT, Zee of KS4GG! From starting in Diamond Edge Gen Ad to making it to Seventeen Right Here Soundcheck, she spills on her best concert moments, the highs and lows of fandom life, and the wildest things we’ve done for SEVENTEEN. Ready to relive your CAR...

ANNYEONG!!! Happy 3 years, Sarangbaes!!! ------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------- Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 1.to.saranghey@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/1_to_sarang https://www.tiktok.com/@1_to_sarang https://twitter.com/1_to_sarang ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/1.to. Sarang

Your Hallyu faves are coming to town... for the ultimate Pinoy Christmas family reunion! Sino ang atribidang Tita, ang Ninong ng Bayan, at ang Successful Pinsan? 🎁✨ Join us in our Christmas episode as we imagine our 2024 Hallyu idols taking on classic Filipino family reunion roles – and reminisce about how they made our year merry and bright! 🌟🎉 ------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! -------...

Holiday budol incoming! 🎁 In this episode, we unpack our K-beauty hauls and Kpop merch to help you decide on what to gift to give yourself or your loved ones this Holiday Season! Listen in as we also talk about our buying habits: who is the most budol-able? Who is the biggest Bongbongie stan? Who hates shopping online? Tune in and find out! PRODUCTS WE TALKED ABOUT: 1. Whipped Vegan Pack Cleanser...

Are we Jeongnyeon?? We’re diving into the captivating K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, sharing what stole our hearts, spilling our own theater stories, and laughing (and crying) over how much we miss the stage and the bonds formed under the theater lights. 🎭✨ ------- New episode every Thursday 8PM! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------- Connect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 1.to.saranghey@gmail....

Did your K-pop bias make their MAMA proud? No, not their eomma—the MAMA Awards! As the most anticipated and often most dramatic event in K-pop, this show has fans riding a rollercoaster of excitement and anxiety every year. In this episode, we break down why the MAMA Awards reign supreme (and stir up so much controversy), share our hot takes on this year’s nominees, and gush over the jaw-dropping...

Is this the best underwater brawl we’ve ever seen??? South Korea’s national treasures, the Haenyos, make waves in 2023’s Smugglers, a splashy, bold action-flick inspired by real-life Haenyos’ smuggling dives during Korea’s turbulent 70s. And we’re all in! In this episode, we plunge into the film’s fantastic cast, soak up all that 70s grooviness, and uncover its fierce feminist themes that make us...

Apateu-apateu! GAME START! Inspired by the song of the season, Rose & Bruno Mars’ “APT,” we dive headfirst into Korean drinking culture, channeling our college selves for a round (or two!) of Korea’s most iconic drinking games! We spill on the unique drinking etiquette seen in Kpop and Kdramas, compare it to our own Filipino traditions, and—trust us—prove that our livers can still keep up. Cheers...

Happy Hallyuween, Sarangbaes! It’s takutan season and we celebrate by watching one of Korean cinema’s horror gems: The Wailing! Dubbed one of the best horror films of the past decade, we discovered that it’s so much more than just jump scares. In this episode, we dive into the film’s insane plot twists, analyze its depiction of beliefs (from Shaman rituals to Bible references), and explore our fea...

Did SEVENTEEN finally do something wrong? Controversial feels are spilled as we dive into SEVENTEEN's latest comeback (and the group's final OT13 album until the end of the members' military enlistment), Spill the Feels... and its surrounding backlash. Did the album really give us the feels it promised? Should we let our political beliefs shape how we enjoy Kpop? And, at the end of the day, do we...

Is Culinary Class Wars the finest culinary competition Netflix has ever served? In this episode, we take a sizzling dive into this scrumptiously addicting show and dish out our thoughts: the literal goosebumps from that heart-stopping introduction, the standout characters who spiced up the show, the mouthwatering creations that had us craving more, and the simmering passion and dedication of these...

ARMY wives are you ready to welcome back the hubs??? We've got Hobi next but while we're waiting for the full line up, our hardworking boys made sure we are entertained with Jimin & Jungkook's Are You Sure?! and Run Jin! In this episode, we talk about the food, the fun, and the physique, how much we've actually missed BTS, and what this enlistment experience has taught us. #bts #btsarmy #apobangpo...