1 to Sarang Kpop and Kdrama Podcast

Too many shows, too little time! Let us help you narrow down your next binge watch as we talk about some of the shows we are currently watching: from laugh-out-loud, super sabaw sitcoms, to heartfelt dating shows featuring siblings, and to a local adaptation of a classic Kdrama. We also talk about a tattooed Lee Do Hyun, ang mga pinaglalaban ni Kim Dong Hyun, and shining some light on real life Ko...

This Korean movie broke box office records when it was released back in 2012… but will it break our hearts this 2024? In this episode we take on the film Architecture 101 , which stars a very youthful Bae Suzy and Lee Je Hoon, and iskul-bukol Jo Jung Suk. We talk about our experiences watching the film, what we like and not like about it, and ultimately, if this film has withstood the test of time...

After two long years, IU announced her comeback with her album ‘The Winning’ . Although we’ve always known she’s a winner, listening to her latest tracks made us understand exactly why. IU crooned about eternal love, bopped about blooming into a sprout, and sang about how she stanned herself. In this episode we go deep into why she deserves all the love she’s getting, why we are (now) UAENAS , and...

There’s a thin, fragile line between the work of good and the work of evil. And not everyone is capable of existing in that gray, tumultuous space. In this episode, we dive into another Netflix Kdrama, A Killer Paradox , and talk about how the characters navigate this line while grasping at their humanity. We also discuss how the visuals, treatment and acting (from our favorites Choi Wooshik and S...

Ciao bella un bello Carats! How’s your PNTD (Post Nana Tour Depression)? If you still find yourself saluté-ing every possible moment, reminisce with us in this episode as we talk about all our favorite moments from the show: from the boys’ chaotic “kidnapping”, the Italian food-eating, the hot air balloon-ing, the talent show performing, ALL that blessed swimming, and the many other wonderful thin...

When storms are raging, and the sea that is life is rough and unkind, how do you keep yourself from going under? Netflix's Welcome to Samdal-ri , in all its cute moments and bright characters, got us thinking about life's hard truths. Join us as we talk about our favorite moments from the show, and how it made us reflect back on our own struggles and failures, and how we try to keep afloat...

Where Seventeen goes, we Follow … to Bulacan! We start Season 5 right by talking about our favorite boys and their fantastic, jaw dropping, heart-stopping, concert-edging ( insert all possible adjectives here) stadium concert at the Philippine Stadium. We talk about THAT amazing intro, how we felt about our first cart experience, the songs that we never thought we’d hear live, yung LED screen na m...

We have just entered our terrible two’s! Terribly good, that is! And we would not have been able to grow had it not been for you, our terribly beautiful and supportive listeners. In this episode we recorded LIVE on YouTube, we reflect on our 2023, how our relationship with Hallyu has evolved and how we envision our 2024 to be. We also look back at our most impactful Hallyu moments from last year a...

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Which is why for our season finale and holiday special, we decided to have our own little Company Christmas Party! We’ve packed this episode with games, messages of thanks, a raffle for our favorite people and a performance that we hope you guys will enjoy! We also have special appearances from three Hallyu icons of 2023 that we are sure you wouldn’t want to miss (clue...

What a great world to live in where everyone treat each other with compassion and care! Netflix’s Daily Dose of Sunshine gives us a look at that world through the eyes of psychiatric ward nurse Jung Da Eun. Beautifully crafted to show the characters’ inner worlds, this Kdrama asks us to empathize so we can try to understand the struggles people face. We talk about the show’s visual direction, it’s...

On the first day of Christmas, South Korea gave to me Gyeongsong Creature in a pear tree! The December holidays are almost here and Hallyu is gifting us with a bunch of new Kdramas and a Kdating show to wrap up 2023! In this episode, we talk about our first impressions of these shows based on their trailers and show descriptions (c/o of our friend, Asian Wiki). We talk about the shows: - Sweet Hom...

We love ourselves a drama about the 90s but add in a band, friendship, and a good looking cast? We are so there! Join us as we time travel with Twinkling Watermelon to 1995 with all the charms, kilig, and self-discovery that comes along with it. Because really, all it takes is a sprinkling of youth to make us shine! ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------- 1 to Sarang is part of the BUNK Col...

We are die-hard, sometimes (sometimes?!?) delulu, Kpop boy group stans but now we are gearing up for our girl group era: will we ever stan a GG more than a BG??? In this episode, we talk about our girl group journeys, the unmistakable power of the current generation of girl groups, and what we think it'll mean for Kpop's future. ------- Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------- 1 to Sarang is...

Delulu-ing is extra sweet when we do it in celebration of this addicting snack! 11/11 is Pepero Day, a marketing scheme that has become South Korea’s much-anticipated annual celebration of love and gratitude. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this day and how some Hallyu stars celebrated it. But most importantest of them all is we read out Pepero Day delulus from you guys: raising a fa...

Only Seventeen can bring us to heaven and back! We’ve got our head in the clouds with their much-anticipated comeback album, the festively vibrant, Seventeenth Heaven! And with us in this comeback high is our dear friend, fellow Carat and the shining diamond behind TwoTeenTours & Tridem Tours, Mara Andres! In this episode, we fan-girl to the high-heavens and talk about the exciting promos befo...

"May uwi si nanay... si nanay... sa bahay... na kimchi..." Because in this Halloween episode magtatakutan tayo, haunted Hallyu-style! With stories from our beloved Kpop, Kvariety and Kdrama faves. Featuring: 🎃 The Haunting of Exo at Shin Dong Shin HS 🎃 The Spirits of Sampoong Department Store 🎃 Mama-moomoo 🎃 Kwangsoo and the Eyes by the Window 🎃 I Can't Move: The Idol Sleep Para...

KIM SEON HO IS BACK - with deadly guns and even deadlier dimples! Ages ago, we caught The Childe, his first film and his return to mainstream entertainment, at the cinemas to support our Good Boy and see every pore on his face in the big screen. And we did not expect to get Kim Seon Ho the Baddest Baddie: sexy vices, Tarantino-esque moves, and dangerous looks! Nakakapanghina Lord! In this episode,...

It's no denying that at the heart of all the Korean content we consume lies the spicy warmth of Korean food. And who makes sure this heart continues to beat louder and prouder but Chef Paik Jungwon! We heard that beat - with every Kvariety, Kdocu and appearance that he has made - and found ourselves in his latest K-Food restaurant in Manila, Saemaeul BBQ Restaurant! In this episode, we talk ab...

If you haven't seen Disney+'s Moving, then this is your sign to go watch it. If you have, then we have much to talk about. This beautifully crafted Kdrama about super humans and their real life struggles moved us to literal tears with its intricate story, breathtaking scenes and sincere, heartfelt core. Easily our best for 2023. In this episode, we talk about the show's quality of prod...

Hindi kailangan lumunok ng bato ang mga superheroes na ‘to! In the first of our 1 to Superhero series, we talk about Netflix’s hit show The Uncanny Counter and the super humans that get their power from the spirits… and from each other’s love. We talk about our thoughts and feels for both seasons, if the noodle shop is a better HQ, the coolest villains, and our requests for their possible season 3...

It’s another SEVENTEEN deep dive! And in this episode your non-auditory unnies get educated by one of our favorite people on Twitter - Carat, music major and producer - Seol of @svtmusicnotes! Join us as we nerd about the Seventeen’s exquisite harmonies, Woozi’s signature chord progression, the musical storytelling present in their songs and, GASP!, a SEVENTEEN World Cup??? Want to learn more abou...

Naniniwala ka ba sa past life? At naniniwala ka ba na may mga taong meant to be sa buhay mo? In this episode, we delve into Past Lives, the acclaimed debut film by Korean-Canadian writer and director Celine Song. We talk about the intricacies of the film, the Korean concept of inyun and how this plays out in our life’s choices. ------- Music by  ⁠⁠⁠DJ ERPAT⁠⁠⁠ . ------- 1 to Sarang is part of the...

1 to Sarang is back! And we super missed you guys! Bogoshipda! During our season break the hallyu-ing never stopped. So for this episode, we talk about all the Hallyu thangs we did the past couple of months - from shaman shows to kilig reality TV, Kpop comebacks to K-drinking – and what we are excited about for this new season! Kayo? What hallyu been up to? Gusto naming malaman! Comment below or s...

FINALLY, AGUST D IN THE FLESH! It was a long time coming but we found our way to the Land of Laksa to finally see The Man, Min Yoongi, in his first ever solo concert, D-Day. And was it a surreal experience! In this episode, we talk about our journey leading up to the concert, our favorite moments from the show, the exquisite storytelling and staging, and the artistry that only Suga can bring to th...

The world of KPop is supposed to be about rainbows, butterflies, and unicorns but we're old enough to know that's not all there is to it! We put on our brave faces and discuss the dark underbelly of KPop with The Kingdom KPop Podcast host, Yuuki. And you know wherever Yuuki goes, controversy follows. Are we ready for our controversial era? Tune in to find out! ** We recorded this episode b...