1 to Sarang Kpop and Kdrama Podcast

Why naman Wonderland? In this episode, we dive into Wonderland - the much talked-about Korean movie starring big names like Park Bogum, Bae Suzy, Tang Wei, Choi Woosik & Gong Yoo - and face more questions than realizations: why does the film look like a commercial? How does this AI world operate? Hanggang cameo nalang ba si Gong Yoo? If the story is about the complexities of being human, why d...

Nag-break daw sila? Walang break-break sa Hallyu lovin’! In this episode, we’re back with life updates and a recap of all the Hallyu things we did during our season break. From Mon’s SVTpallooza and almost bumping into the boys in Berlin, to Pia’s K-variety marathon featuring Culinary Class Wars (which has her craving more), and Trency's sore eyes saga that opened her eyes to that Slam Dunk-Hallyu...

CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES OF HALLYU LOVE! We marked this special milestone with a live show on YouTube and Facebook, celebrating alongside YOU—our amazing listeners! For this episode, we were joined by three incredible listeners: Maka, DM, and Ria, who’ve been with us through countless episodes. They shared their Hallyu journeys, how they discovered the podcast, and their heartfelt wishes for the f...

Who knew our discussion about Exhuma would go this deep??? In this clip from our episode on the hit Kmovie Exhuma, we talk about the movie's theme of borders: invisible, delicate demarcations - between north and south, life and death - that serve as both bridge and barrier. And in this discussion, we realize how Exhuma is not just a horror movie but a reflection of South Korea's unresolved...

IU, BAKIT MO KAMI PINAPAIYAK??? In this clip, we dive into our favorite tracks from IU's recent album The Winning - and how these have uplifted and inspired us. Tears were definitely shed as we talk about the positive emotional and mental impact her songs had on us. We love you so much IU! Listen to the full episode where we celebrate IU's comeback with a heartfelt discussion about the imp...

Another SEVENTEEN episode??? Hindi niyo pa ba kami kilala?? But for those who are new here, this special solo episode with Trency will give you an idea on the kind of CARATs we are. You’ll see some special clips from previous SEVENTEEN episodes: how we started off as a CARATs, the extent of our delulus (maghanda kayo mgaHoshi, Dino & DK biased), what we’ve learned from fellow CARATs about SEVE...

Yes we LOVED the cast... but did the writing really serve? In this cut of our Drama Debates episode, we dive into the hit Kdrama Lovely Runner with mixed feelings. We get real on our thoughts about the charming cast, all that intense kilig, and parts of the show that fell short. With some of us finishing the show and others not, get ready for a variety of takes and honest opinions. Check out the f...

Who run the world? GIRLS! 💪 In this clip, we gush over how much we love that the sisters—Samdal, Jindal, and Haedal—and their mom, Ko Mija, are the heart and soul of Welcome to Samdalri. We’re all about how the local economy thrives because of the Henyos, the amazing female divers! 🌊👩‍🦳 We are also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! #welcometosamdalri #shinhaesun #kdrama #kdramapodcast ------- Mus...

Is Hoshi the brightest persimmon in the basket? Yes he is. More of our favorite Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN moments in the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGo9Q-p6N6w We also went stupidly obsessed about their Italy itinerary! Check out our video on this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC4ljvMPnT8 We are also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SURPRISE yeoreobun! 🎉 Even though we're on a season break, we’ve got a special treat for you—a 3-episode mini-series! This time, each of our hosts is going solo, spilling the tea on their favorite 1 to Sarang moments. Pia dives deep into the land of K-Dating shows and, of course, talks about love! Plus, she’s dropping a never-before-seen video from the early days of our show (sorry naman sa m...

Nana Tour really showed us that if you travel with SEVENTEEN it’s going to be chaotic and fun - with splashes of tenderness and love! Paano ba kami makakasama sa next outing??? Check out the full episode of our Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN review here: We also went stupidly obsessed about their Italy itinerary! Check out our video on this here: We are also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! ------- Music...

Is Hallyu still healing? For a lot of us, we found Hallyu during troubling times and it became a refuge where we can figure ourselves out, find comfort or escape our daily stresses. But now that we are here, halfway through 2024, what is Hallyu for us? For our Season 5 finalé, we talk about the parts of Hallyu that don't excite us: Kdramas that don't resonate, the tough job of balancing life and H...

Kilig or kilabot? Sweet or scary? Why not both??? And Viuph’s latest viral hit K-dating show Possessed Love (also known as Fortunetellers Love in Korea) is exactly that enchanting mix. In this show, 8 fortunetellers (tarot card readers, saju masters and shamans) come together to find their fated match. And we are obsessed! In this episode, we talk about the first 3 episodes and our initial thought...

Our favorite actor, award-winner Song Kang Ho, is finally in a Kdrama! But despite this buzz, Uncle Samsik, Disney+’s period drama about the politics of 1960s South Korea, has gone under the radar. In this episode, we talk about our thoughts and feelings about the show, Song Kang Ho’s performance as Uncle Samsik, the politics that still resonate in our times, and how a few people’s dreams and ambi...

Love is love! And in this special Pride Month episode we brought in a guest: fellow CARAT, BL & GL expert, our podcast sunbaenim and proud bading, VP Gregorio of The Shippers and Tsaastrology podcasts! VP talks to us about how he found Kpop and Kdrama, what to love about BLs (Boys’ Love ) and GLs (Girls’ Love), his thoughts on queer-baiting in entertainment, and how authentic queer media - in...

Budol is real – and we’re talking about the criminal kind. In this episode, we dive into the dark side of Korean culture and talk about real-life scam stories that have inspired some of our favorite Kdramas. From real estate cons, to ghost surgeries, to catfishing, we tell these tales so we understand that not all of Hallyu is sugar and spice. ------- New episode every Wednesday 8PM! ------- Music...

The debates are on as we talk about our latest Kdramas: Lovely Runner, The Atypical Family and Frankly Speaking! In this episode, we talk about what we feel about these shows, their hits and misses, and if they are worth the watch. And, inspired by these shows' life lessons, we get into a hot debate about good intentions, happiness and honesty. Episode Content: (00:00) Intro (03:31) Lovely Run...

Kim Namjoon is free. And we bask in this freedom, expressed so thoughtfully and openly, in his latest album Right Place, Wrong Person - an experimental undertaking that tries to capture the raging whirlwind of thoughts in RM's head as he finds himself weighed down by his global persona and his inevitable military service. In this episode, we break down our thoughts about his comeback - from hi...

Say the name! SEVENTEEN! Of course, we will never miss this opportunity to talk about our favorite boys and their comeback album 17 is Right Here. In this episode, we share our thoughts about the title track, the unit songs and their music videos: the meaning behind the imageries of Maestro, how we are obsessed about Lalali, what we missed in Spell, and how we felt about the softness of Cheers to...

We love our Hallyu life but there are some things about the culture we sometimes struggle to understand. In this episode, we talk about a few of the K-quirks from Kdrama and Kpop that confuse us – from food habits to home routines, from birthday traditions to landian methods – in the hopes that we finally get to truly understand them. ------- New episode every Wednesday 8PM! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It’s another 1 to Sarang adventure time! We celebrated Monica’s birthday at the heart of Korean culture in the Philippines – Angeles and Clark, Pampangaaaa! In our first in person recording (yes, magkaibigang tunay po kami as you will see), we talk about our many stops in this overnight trip to Angeles Korea Town – this aesthetic café, the largest K-mall in the Philippines, water-aged meat, and an...

Kilig, iyak, galit, tawa - lahat na ng emotions meron sa Queen of Tears! Why is this KDrama such a huge hit not just in Korea but also here in the Philippines? In this episode we interview Yael Yuzon, main vocalist of Sponge Cola, who like the rest of us watched each episode! Pero unlike us, siya nagsulat ng kanta in 10 minutes at lumipad sa Korea para magshoot ng MV sa mga lugar na nakita sa QoT....

This time we want … girl groups! We are so excited about all the freshly debuted GGs and the exciting songs and fresh concepts they have to offer. In this episode, we are talking about BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, UNIS, and VCHA! And of course we can’t resist including the group behind our national summer anthem so yes we’ll be talking about BINI too! What did we love? What left us disappointed? Find out i...

Hypnotizing shamanic rituals, a ghost that can cross oceans, a nine-foot supernatural samurai and some heavy Korean history get all tangled up in the hit movie, Exhuma , starring Choi Minsik, Kim Go Eun, Lee Do Hyun and Yoo Hai Jin. We (bravely) caught this intriguing film at the cinemas, and it got us talking! Listen in as we discuss the its storytelling, its themes of balance and borders, and wh...

Isang order po ng chicken nugget with extra sabaw, joseyo . We take a break from the usual Kdramas with this uniquely funny, weirdly entertaining show from Netflix called Chicken Nugget , starring our favorites Ryu Seung Ryong and Ahn Jae Hong. In this episode, we talk about our favorite LOL moments, the messages hidden behind the absurdity, and if the show made us wanna say, “Isa pa! Isa pa! Isa...