Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: K-drama Reviews

On Episode 14 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Lia Riley from the Afternoona Delight Podcast to talk about the rom-com drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon , starring Park Bo-young and Park Hyung-sik. Jess and Lia laugh their way through this lovable drama, discussing the fantastic chemistry between the leads, swoon worthy moments, the memorable OST, the tro...

On Episode 13 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Jeanie Chang aka Noona’s Noonchi to talk about the drama My Mister , starring Lee Sun-kyun and IU. Jess and Jeanie talk through the dark, melancholy drama, including an exploration of the Korean term jeong , workplace culture, failure, being a good person, community, empathy, happiness, and more! GUEST: Jea...

On Episode 12 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Caitlin of @nosleep4dramas to talk about the romance drama Something in the Rain , starring Jung Hae-in and Son Ye-jin. Jess and Caitlin talk through the unique drama, including the mesmerizing central couple, the predictable and unpredictable plot beats, the worst mother figure ever in K-drama, umbrella sy...

On Episode 11 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico kick off Season 2 with a review of When the Camellia Blooms , starring Kong Hyo-Jin and Kang Ha-Neul. Jess and Rico talk through the drama, including the exploration of single motherhood, trauma, abandonment, and prejudice and societal norms in a small town, the best parts of the sweet romance, a serial killer plot line that...

On this special Episode 10 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we had to talk about the worldwide phenomenon that is Squid Game , starring Lee Jung-Jae, Park Hae-Soo, Jung Ho-Yeon, and Wi Ha-Joon. Jess and special guest Miguel talk through the Netflix thriller, including the fascinating central theme, the most compelling characters, the predictable plot beats, the impact the show has had...

On Episode 9 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, it's the Season 1 Finale episode of our K-drama journey (and it took everything in me not to play Vitamin C's "Friends Forever"). Jess and Rico discuss their show watching habits, Rico talks through what he learned as a K-drama newb, and then they have some fun handing out superlatives like Best Character Intro, Character...

On Episode 8 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we quit our demanding day job after nearly a decade of servitude on our review of What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim , starring Park Seo-Joon and Park Min-Young. Jess and Rico talk through the well-liked romantic comedy, including the problematic power dynamics between our main couple, the unlikeable character the charming Park Seo-Joon plays...

On Episode 7 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we change out of our scrubs and pick up a guitar as we review of Hospital Playlist (Season 1) , starring Jo Jung-Suk, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jung Kyung-Ho, Kim Dae-Myung, and Jeon Mi-Do. Jess and Rico discuss the beloved medical K-drama, including the delightful chemistry of this ensemble cast, their favorite characters and most memorable moments,...

On Episode 6 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we go paragliding across the border on our review of Crash Landing on You , starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin. Jess and Rico cover the most recent K-drama to take the world by storm, including the preposterous premise, the strength of the star-crossed lovers’ chemistry, the portrayal of North Korea, the compelling secondary romance, and mor...

On Episode 5 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we belt “I Will Always Love You” on our review of The Bodyguard , aka The K2 , starring Ji Chang-wook and Lim Yoona. Jess and Rico talk about the pacing and the action, the sexual tension between ~certain characters, the screamo OST for throwing punches, what defines an “idol” drama, and more! Intro Music Credit : “Golden Coconut Club” by...

On Episode 4 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we step into the comic book world on our review of W: Two Worlds Apart , starring Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo. Jess and Rico chat about the super intriguing plot, the chemistry between the leads, the epic OST, the quagmire of the comic world’s logistics, and more! Intro Music Credit : “Golden Coconut Club” by Tearliner, from the  Cheese i...

On Episode 3 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we solve cold cases with the crew from Signal , starring Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Hye-Soo, and Cho Jin-Woong! Jess and Rico discuss the dark police procedural with a fantastical element, including the interesting premise, the strength of the acting, the most impactful plot lines, the true crime cases that inspired the show, and more! Intro Music C...

On Episode 2 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we open a bottle of wine and crash a Jeep for our review of 2016’s Descendants of the Sun , starring Song Joong-Ki and Song Hye-Kyo! Jess and Rico discuss the wildly popular K-drama, including the chemistry between the #SongSong couple, the weakest parts of the show, the unique filming location, the amazing OST, how awful non-Korean (white...

On Episode 1 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we curl our hair and visit the dry cleaners for our review of 2009’s Boys Over Flowers , starring Lee Min-Ho and Ku Hye-Seon! Jess and Rico give their raw thoughts on the K-drama classic in all its dated glory, including talking about the actors and plot, the strength of the love story, school bullying in South Korea, the OST, the legacy o...