AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

Join Lia and friend of the pod/ Afternoona Army host Alison for a frank snack-sized conversation on Tharn Type. Is this 2019 Thai BL problematic? Uh....yes. Does it matter? IDK. But it's also very influential. Lia is on the fence overall, but Alison makes a compelling case for why it deserves attention. It's an enemies to lovers, forced proximity story that highlights personal growth, acceptance,...

Aren't we all dreaming of going to Seoul? Guest hosts Sarah and Grace are back to talk through some tips to travel to Seoul and Korea, covering where to get started, how many days you might need in each location as well as accommodation, food and travel hints.  Facebook groups:   South Korea Travel Planning  Korea Travel Guide  Apps & websites Naver Papago Subway map  KakaoTalk  Klook Airbnb -...

We head back to Daeho to wrap up our Alchemy of Souls Deep Dive with Part Two. We discuss haircuts, Beauty and the Beast wardrobe battles, our tormented Jang Uk, and why this romance gave us butterflies.  Kpop Rec:  Macarena by Blitzers Beauty and the Beast final battle: https://youtu.be/SO-VWnSCs24 Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: htt...

In a previous podcast, Lia tried to sell Megan and Amy on a drama. She thought she made a pretty good case. But not good enough because neither of her co-hosts ever watched OUR BLUES. But you know who did? Our friend of the pod, Afternoona Asks host, and founder of K-drama This, Sarah. We refuse to let this beautiful, emotive, excellently-written drama fly under the radar for one more day. From Ro...

In a special edition of AfterNoona Delight, Megan has her fangirl moment as she chats with Adam and RJ from Boys Love Boys Planet about their podcast, consuming Kpop and K-dramas from a queer lens, favorite BL tropes, and who from Boys Planet we'd cast in a BL drama. Strap in for lots of laughs, a celebration of short kings, and more. Kpop recs: Fairy of Shampoo by Wave by CIX Extra thanks to Adam...

It's been a while since all three of your Afternoonas have aligned on a profound, sincere, gushing love for the same drama. From romance, to bromance, to richly layered dialogue, all the way to petrifying soul shifters who feed on human energy, it's the deepest deep dive to ever deep dive in one episode...and it's only Alchemy of Souls Part 1! Join us as we question if the soul is embedded in our...

Our Extraordinary Attorney Woo autism podcast was so popular that we've invited Fran and J back for World Autism Month to discuss autistic coded characters in kdramas. Sarah, Fran, and J discuss what autistic coded means and why autistic representation is important with a focus on the character of Jung Ji-Ho played by Gyo Kyung Pyo from the drama Love in Contract . Don't worry if you've not seen t...

We're back with our new-ish monthly feature "Afternoona Uncensored" where we have no script, no edits (except for the entire work call Lia accidentally took on air and graciously removed), and all the unexpected. We have more This or That's, ponder Lee Jae-Wook wrecking our floor/morals/sanity, Lee Dong Wook's perennial staying power, Park Seo Joon's upcoming star turn in Marvels (cool except what...

Afternoona Delight is thrilled to introduce Afternoona Asks! New guest hosts Sarah and Grace chat about watching Asian dramas growing up as Korean American (Grace) and British Chinese (Sarah). Sarah asks some KDrama related questions of Grace and we learn how to say Ji Chang Wook properly. Get to know us both via our KDrama tastes! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here...

In today's episode, we celebrate one of our favorite hard-working actors, Sung Dong-Il, and take a look back at his breadth of work. We share what we love about him, our favorite roles of his, and list some other actors who shine in every role. Kpop Rec of the Week: Tricky House by xikers Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.aud...

An antihero is a major character who lacks the qualities an audience might ascribe to a conventional hero (we are using the term "hero" hero to be inclusive of all genders). Antiheroes are ambiguous and complex and come with a dark side. But despite their flaws and even occasionally questionable morals, an antihero is ultimately on the side of good. After all...they aren't the antagonist. But you...

Was it a masterful revenge plot or just a series of very fortunate coincidences? While we all have varying thoughts about this drama, we do agree on this: The baddies were so bad, it was good, and we are ALL ready for a sad game of Go with hot daddy, Ha Do-yeong. So climb on board the train that leads every which way as we dive into The Glory Part 2! K-pop Rec: Vengeance by BIBI Vengeance Music Vi...

We unburden ourselves about what's on our minds this week, from Megan's obsession with Peaktime to Lia's obsession with Jimin's new single. We also discuss some serious topics, from the feminist movement in South Korea to RM's latest interview to the difference between fantasy and fiction.  Kpop Rec: Set Me Free Pt.2 by Jimin Reference links: A World Without Men Ready to download your first audiob...

At long last, by popular demand, drumroll please.... This week we're digging into Moon Lovers aka Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. The drama is a 2016 Korean adaptation of the 2011 Chinese drama Scarlet Heart. It stars Lee Joon-gi, IU, and Kang Ha-neul (as well as most everyone else in K-dramalandia). The story follows a modern day young woman, Go Ha Jin, who mysteriously gets swept back in time a...

It's our pod, and if we want to play This or That, then we are going to do it... our way. Play along with us. Jang Hyuk’s hair in Fated to Love You: pre or post time jump? Lee Dong Wook as Reaper or Lee Dong Wook as Lee Yeon? Make all your fellow podcast hosts join you to get an ajumma perm or make all your fellow podcast hosts join you for a community kimchi making day? This one goes off the rail...

There is very little to discuss in today's drama without spoiling a key plot element that gets revealed in episode 2 of the drama. We might reveal it a little before the spoiler section, at about the 35 minute mark. Consider yourself warned. But also consider yourself in for a treat with a drama that is one wild ride of action, comedy, romance, motorcycles, loud Hawaiian shirts, fighting baddies i...

Hit The Spot is a short K-drama that explores and centers female sexual pleasure. We chat about what we think the drama did right and get a little personal as your AfterNoonas tend to do. In addition, Megan reveals a new nickname and Lia learns how to use Facebook messenger. Get into it with us! Kpop Rec: Bad by So! YoON! Relevant links: Buzzfeed list of euphemisms Adam and Eve Dipsea Lelo Goop Re...

Welcome to the very first Afternoona Uncensored episode where we are coming at you unscripted, unedited, and uninterrupted! Will Amy and Lea let Megan banter? Will Lea and Megan go wildly off the rails with no EJECT button in sight for Amy? Or will we surprise you all with a fun, insightful conversation reminiscent of our early group text chains that functioned as the catalyst for Afternoona Delig...

Off and Gun, also known as Jumpol Adulkittiporn and Atthaphan Phunsawat, are Thai actors who are a popular double act in BL dramas. Join Lia, Megan and friend-of-the-pod and BL fangirl Alison (also a co-host over at Afternoona Army), for a discussion of this dynamic duo with a particular focus on their drama NOT ME (and a short discussion of THEORY OF LOVE). While we were divided on which of these...

It's official. Your Afternoonas have all been destroyed by the epic love story between Orchid and Moon Supreme. Join us as we gush over a strong heroine with tons of agency, the grumpiest of grumpy antiheroes with the BIGGEST emotional boo-boos, a phenomenal ensemble cast, and gorgeous CGI that made us cry almost as much as the story. If you can't tell, we're over the moon (see what we did there?)...

What's an emotional wound? Simply put, a wound is a big boo (or boo boos) from the past that causes a character lots of emotional pain. It's a deep-seated ouch that colors the way they look at the world, themselves, and/or others. But with hurt can come healing--and you know we love to see that.  K-pop Rec: On My Way by Epik High (featuring Jackson Wang) Show Notes: Emotional Wounds Thesaurus Unde...

It's the revenge of the bullied. The AfterNoonas give our thoughts, predictions, and theories on The Glory: Part One while we wait for the second part to air in March. We get into our favorites among the cast, and talk about our own bullying stories. Listen to our theories to see if you agree! Kpop Rec: Drive It Like You Stole It by Jackson Wang Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget...

Happy two-year anniversary to us...and you, our wonderful listeners! Today we take a look back at the drama that started it all, Crash Landing on You. Is the tornado funny? Are the trucks of death actually Transformers? Does the drama still hold up as one of our favs after all this time? And...will Lia and Amy ever let Megan do the opening banter again? Grab your paraglider and hop off the mountai...

It's time for another snack-sized Thai BL dive...this time Lia and Alison are taking on Big Dragon, a 2022 enemies-to-lovers drama about two university students whose sex tape misadventure leads from hate to ...true love. Don't try this situation at home, folks, but also...we kinda dug it. Show Notes: Big Dragon Trailer Big Dragon: Viki Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click...

Netflix bills its South Korean dating show, Singles Inferno, as: stranded and ready to mingle, flirty singles search for love on a deserted island they can only escape as couples for romantic date nights in paradise. And while there are abs and bikinis galore...the second series of the show is endearing and dare we say wholesome? Skeptical? Look, we made a believer out of our co-host Amy who despi...