Korean Drama Podcast

On episode 2 of Itaewon Class, we follow Roy Bowlcut though TEN YEARS of timeskips (all for the sake of his master plan), Draco kills a chicken, and Lindsey sells her soul to Darth Father. Oh yeah, it's all part of the master plan. Episode 2 Synopsis: While serving his time, Saeroyi develops a bold game plan for his future. Soo-ah can't ignore a generous offer from Jang Dae-hee. Watch now on Netfl...

Kathy, Kim, and Steve start their recap of Itaewon Class with episode one! A fun story about a rebellious high school boy and his dad starting a restaurant together, with wholesome rom com interaction with classmates and.... OH GAWD WHAT IS HAPPENING? Episode 1 Synopsis: On his first day at a new high school, Park Saeroyi stands by his principles in front of powerful bullies. Oh Soo-ah works on ge...

Kathy, Kim, and Steve are back for another season of the Korean Drama Podcast! On this primer, producer Marvin catches up with our hosts before introducing the drama that we'll be watching this season. Are you ready to ride again with us? Follow us on twitter at @koreandramapod Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Spotify , or our RSS Feed ! Korean Drama Podcast is a part of...

We get the gang back together one more time to reflect on another season of the Korean Drama Podcast. So how did we end up rating Secret Garden? Listen in as we cope for our feelings. Thank you to all our listeners who have joined us over the past few weeks. We'll see you all again for Season 3! --- This episode is brought to you by HBO The finalists for the 2020 HBO APA Visionaries Short Film Com...

After 20 episodes, we arrive at the end of Secret Garden. As we bid farewell to Richie Rich, Grunge Princess, John Mayer, and Blazers, we're sure this episode will bring a satisfying conclusion to the past 20 weeks right? RIGHT? Episode 20 Synopsis: Joo Won confronts his mother, before he and Ra Im sign a marriage license. Meanwhile, Oska is back with Yoon Seul by his side. Follow us on twitter at...

We're finally at the penultimate episode of Secret Garden, as Grunge Princess deals with the amnesiac Richie Rich, and John Mayer mounts his comeback.. will everything be resolved in time? Also finally on-screen confirmation on what was in that damn stocking! Episode 19 Synopsis: Yoon Seul's heart begins to warm, and Oska is prepared to make a full comeback. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Joo Won finds hi...

Secret Garden enters its final act with that go to K-Drama staple, the 11th hour amnesia plot! Listen as our hosts get react to the show's decision to reset all of Richie's character development over the last 18 hours.  Episode 17 Synopsis: An accident sees Ra Im awaken in Joo Won's body again, and Joo Won's mind may be trapped in Ra Im's body forever. Follow us on twitter at @koreandramapod Subsc...

On this episode of Secret Garden, truths are finally revealed about the mysterious connection between Grunge Princesses and Richie Rich and it looks like feelings are finally revealed. But this is a K-Drama so you know what that means... it's coma time! Episode 17 Synopsis: Joo Won's mother attempts to persuade Ra Im to let Joo Won go with the promise of riches, but Ra Im is not so easily swayed....

We're finally here at the final 5 episodes! Can our hosts make it to the finish line? Luckily, this was an action packed episode, starting with Richie Rich's battle with his arch nemesis - elevators, Grunge Princess does some sick stunts, and John Mayer finally makes a move with Blazers by doing a Love, Actually Episode 16 Synopsis: Ra Im risks the opportunity of a lifetime when she misses an audi...

The jig is up! On episode 15 of Secret Garden, Grunge Princess and Richie Rich's secret is figured out by Hottie and John Mayer, Park the Narc continues to scheme against Richie for control over his company, and Eataly mom resolves to keep our body-switched lovebirds apart.  Episode 15 Synopsis: Director Lim and Oska learn the truth about Joo Won and Ra Im's body swap, while Joo Won and Ra Im make...

Now we're getting somewhere! The drama ratchets up as Secret Garden speeds into its final acts. Richie Rich and Glam Princess (fka Grunge Princess) take their relationship to the next levelat the VVIP party, while John Mayer tries to be a good dude to Blazers. Also, we say hello and goodbye to the new MVP of the series, Champagne Frank! Also, we finally figure out the secret behind the "bones" in...

On episode 13, Richie Rich and Grunge Princess continue their holding pattern of mutual attraction and antagonization before a confrontation with Richie's mom. Meanwhile John Mayer tries to reconcile (badly) with Blazers. The crew also learns what a Seonbae is and sings along to beloved fake songs. Episode 13 Synopsis: Seul learns that one of her employees is responsible for leaking Oska's song, a...

The mid-series slump continues as episode 12 comes and goes, with not much else happening. Richie Rich drives his little mermaid allegory into the ground while his mom tries to set him up with Blazers. Also we learn about debt and finances with Hottie! Episode 12 Synopsis: Joo Won opens up to Ra Im, and goes back on his request for her to be his mermaid, someone who would stay as his side and diss...

On episode 11 of Secret Garden, we finally reach the dreaded mid-series lull. As the series spins its wheels, John Mayer and Blazers continue to hurt each others feelings, Park the Narc continues to scheme,  and I guess Richie Rich and Grunge Princess find another fairy tale metaphor to drive into the ground.  Episode 11 Synopsis: Joo Won opens up to his mother about his relationship with Ra Im, a...

On episode 10 of Secret Garden, John Mayer, Richie Rich, and Hottie all fight for the attentions of Grunge Princess, but who will she choose? Hopefully not one of the creepy (or non-Hottie) ones! Also Richie and Hottie have a drink off and end up waking up in bed together! Episode 10 Synopsis: Oska is struggling to deal with the aftermath of the plagiarism scandal. Meanwhile, Joo Won goes ahead wi...

Well, it was fun while it lasted. In episode 9 of Secret Garden, the souls of Richie Rich and Grunge Princess return to their original bodies and they are left to deal with the damage they caused each other. John Mayer confronts Blazers and cries. Oh, and Hottie lays a surprise thirst trap. Episode 9 Synopsis: When Joo Won is drenched in rain, his soul and Ra Im's react in an unexpected way, befor...

On episode 8 of Secret Garden, the stakes are raised as Richie Rich and Grunge Princess begin to use their borrowed bodies and lives as collateral in their battle of wits, while Blazers and John Mayer's own conflict also continues to ratchet up.  Episode 8 Synopsis: Tensions continue to build between Oska and Seul before they stop to reminisce about the good days when their love was pure and their...

On episode 7 of Secret Garden Richie Rich and Grunge Princess, who are still body switched, continues their charade as they each discover how the other side lives.  We also learn that Richie Rich is a boobs guy (and actually a perv?). Hottie continues to be a hottie. Episode 7 Synopsis: Ra Im and Joo Won remain trapped in each other's bodies, and share a bitter first encounter with Joo Won's mothe...

It's episode 6 of Secret Garden, and the bodies have finally switched. How will Grunge Princess and Richie Rich react to their new circumstances? By blackmailing and sabotaging each other of course! Listen as our hosts figure out how to recap the show now that our heroes' souls have switched bodies.  Episode 6 Synopsis: Joo Won and Ra Im are shocked to wake up in each other's bodies. Their confusi...

It's episode 5 of Secret Garden, do we finally get to the body switching? Well, before we get to that, we get is Richie Rich being rich, Grunge Princess being grunge and both of them getting lost in a forest that may or may not be a secret garden. Also an inexplicable BMX race and weird artisanal wines in bottles that are totally not bongs.  Episode 5 Synopsis: Tensions rise between Ra Im, Joo Won...

It's time for our recap of episode 4 of Secret Garden, ostensibly a show about two people who body switch, but actually about a rich guy who likes to neg girls he's obsessed with because he can.  In this episode, vacuum cleaner raffles, grand revelations, and a trip to Jeju Island! Episode 4 Synopsis: Ra Im visits Joo Won to investigate whether or not he was the one who entered her in the raffle,...

It's episode 3 of Secret Garden , and there's still no sign of the body switching premise we were promised (WHEN DO THE BODIES SWITCH?!?). What we do get is more creepy stalking and blatant sexual harassment by Richie Rich, more brooding from Hottie, and another character in the form of a hotshot musician with anti-capitalist leanings.   Episode 3 Synopsis: Joo Won invites Ra Im to join him for di...

On episode 2 of Secret Garden , we learn more about our main cast of characters, but nothing about body switching, or secret gardens. IS SECRET GARDEN A METAPHOR? Also Richie Rich continues to be a creepy negger as he stalks Grunge Princess at her workplace and home. Also we learn why Korea is NUMBER ONE! Episode 2 Synopsis: Ra Im is taken to hospital to get treated for an injury, and Joo Won can'...

Season 2 of the Korean Drama Podcast starts with a new (old) drama and new hosts! Steve Lim, Kathy Yamamoto, and Kim Cooper take over recapping duties as they dive into the 2010 K-Drama Secret Garden , a show about what happens when a rich boy and a poor girl switch bodies... supposedly... no body-switching happens in episode one, instead we get introduced to a cast of colorful characters includin...

We're back! The one and only Korean Drama Podcast returns for a second season! Before we drop the first episode next week, here's a primer episode where we  catch up with our season one hosts, go over some changes to the show, and reveal what we'll be watching for season 2! Follow the show at @koreandramapod Produced by @marvinyueh Korean Drama Podcast is a part of the Potluck Podcast Collective