The Swoon Diaries Podcast: A KDrama Podcast

Listen in as Nas and Keila relive all of their favorite moments from the beautiful drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines. This drama was truly a masterpiece in storytelling! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:23), The Rundown (04:40), First Impressions (05:38), Character Discussion (08:18), Notable Scenes (21:17), Hot Takes (02:05:49), Ratings and Rankings (02:07:39), Lessons Learned (02:09:46)

Listen in as Nas and her friend, Keila, revisit Family By Choice! Have their thoughts changed on this drama after some months away from it? You'll have to listen to find out! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:48), The Rundown (06:04), First Impressions (07:38), Character Discussion (10:03), Notable Scenes (20:04), Hot Takes (01:16:22), Ratings and Rankings (01:19:20), Lessons Learned (01:22:06)

In this episode, Nas and Keila review the drama that started 2025 right, "Love Scout"! This drama has the sweetest mature romance and the most flawless male lead (we love you Eun Ho!). Prepare for lots of gushing and swooning! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:54), The Rundown (06:20), First Impressions (07:16), Character Discussion (11:17), Notable Scenes (25:12), Hot Takes (01:49:13), R...

In this episode Nas gives the rundown and her first impressions of Melo Movie, The Witch, My Dearest Nemesis, Buried Hearts, and Undercover High School! Which ones did she love and which ones did she toss away? You'll have to listen to find out! . . . Timestamps: Melo Movie (00:50), The Witch (07:11), My Dearest Nemesis (18:43), Buried Hearts (28:15), Undercover High School (34:18)

In this episode, Nas and Keila review Mr. Plankton! This show is equal parts sweet, sad, hilarious and everything in between. . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:42), The Rundown (05:25), First Impressions (06:10), Character Discussion (09:25), Notable Scenes (20:15), Hot Takes (1:40:45), Ratings and Rankings (1:45:50), Lessons Learned (1:46:59)

This episode is a very special as it is a collaboration between The Swoon Diaries and the Ya Girls K-Drama Podcast! Join Nas and Christina as they review the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2! . . . Timestamps: K- Catch Up (01:29), Squid Game 1 Recap (06:38), The Rundown (14:44), Character Discussion (S1)  (10:08), First Impressions (15:53), Character Discussion (21:53) Show Discussion (33:23...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Swoon Diaries Podcast! Listen in as Nas catches you up on what she's been watching and what she's had to let go! . . . Timestamps: Love Scout (01:25), Motel California (06:33), The Queen Who Crowns (12:22), When The Stars Gossip (18:18), He Is Psychometric (23:35)

In this episode, Nas dives deep into the 2024 K-dramas that took Kdramaland by storm! Listen in as she discusses her favorite shows and performances and the disappointments that didn’t live up to the hype; as well as predictions and the dramas that surprised her! . . . General Thoughts on 2024 in Kdramaland (02:02), Completed Dramas (06:47), Top 5 Dramas of the Year (07:21), Best Actor and Best Ac...

Join Nas and her friend Lee for an exciting deep dive into the iconic K-Drama Descendants of the Sun! From unforgettable moments to unforgettable characters, they break down all the action, romance, and heart that make this series a fan favorite. . . . Timestamps: Meet Lee! (01:00), K-Catch Up (05:00), The Rundown (13:42), First Impressions (14:48), Character Discussion (17:42), Notable Scenes (28...

Listen in as Nas and Ori review their favorite drama of 2024, What Comes After Love! If you haven't watched this yet, what are you waiting for?! . . . K-Catch Up (01:47), The Rundown (05:14), First Impressions (06:00), Character Discussion (07:53), Notable Scenes (17:17), Hot Takes (01:17:21), Ratings and Rankings (01:18:49), Lessons Learned (01:24:11)

Join Nas and her friend Keila as they dive into the K-Dramas they've dropped—and the ones they really should have dropped! From cringe-worthy plots to wasted time, they share the K-Dramas that just didn’t make the cut (they’ll never get that time back!). Tune in for plenty of laughs and honest opinions! P.S.- Please don't take offense to any of their takes- this was all in good fun. :) . . . Times...

In this episode, Nas gives her first impressions of Brewing Love, Mr. Plankton, When The Phone Rings, Love Your Enemy, & The Trunk! Apologies for all the hot takes! . . . Timestamps: Brewing Love (01:59), Mr Plankton (06:16), When The Phone Rings (16:05), Love Your Enemy (23:19), The Trunk (27:24)

In this episode, Nas reviews "Move to Heaven" with Christina! This is an all time fave for both ladies! This drama is full of healing, tears, and humor- it's a masterpiece! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:39), The Rundown (07:59), First Impressions (09:03), Notable Scenes (30:14), Hot Takes (01:40:25), Ratings and Rankings (01:43:55), Lessons Learned (01:46:20) Here more from Christina on the ⁠Ya...

In this episode, Nas reviews one of 2024's most highly anticipated Kdramas, Love Next Door with Christina and Manasa! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:16), The Rundown (08:19), First Impressions (09:08), Character Discussion (13:12) , Notable Scenes (45:43), Hot Takes (01:22:30), Ratings and Rankings (01:31:28), Lessons Learned (01:32:03) Here more from Christina on the Ya Girls Kdrama Podcast! In...

In this episode, Nas gives her first impressions of the drama, Family By Choice! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:34), Show Discussion (02:32)

In this episode, Nas is joined by Naa, creator of the K-Drama Bingo journal to discuss K-Drama tropes! Of course this list is not exhaustive but the ladies had a great time laughing through their favorite and not so favorite tropes. . . . Timestamps: Meet Naa! (02:47), K- Catch-Up (09:50), Introduction to Tiers (25:04), Trope Discussion (27:24) Follow Naa: @kdramabingo Buy your own K-Drama Bingo j...

In this episode, Nas reviews the 2023 drama, Behind Your Touch with her friend, Fatima!  . . . K-Catch Up (01:41), The Rundown (19:59), First Impressions (21:21), Character Discussion (24:32), Notable Scenes (35:12), Hot Takes (02:02:46), Ratings and Rankings (02:06:55), Lessons Learned (02:09:57)

It's time for another Love or List! Listen in as Nas discusses the premiere episodes of Dear Hyeri and What Comes After Love . . . Timestamps: Dear Hyeri (00:39), What Comes After Love (11:30)

Listen in as Nas discusses one of her favorite dramas of the year, The Atypical Family, with Ori and Hil! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:01), The Rundown (12:05), First Impressions (12:42), Character Discussion (15:32), Notable Scenes (33:46), Hot Takes (01:16:16), Ratings and Rankings (01:18:38), Lessons Learned (01:19:40)

Nas is back after her summer break to give an update on what she was up to all summer and what she thinks of her current watches! . . . Housekeeping (01:55), Summer Fun (06:57), Completed Dramas (16:52) Love or List: Serendipity’s Embrace (21:31) Good Partner (24:18) Romance in the House (27:50) DNA Lover (32:02) Cinderella at 2AM (34:35) Perfect Family (37:54) No Gain, No Love (43:26) Love Next D...

In this episode, Nas gives her first impressions of My Sweet Mobster and Miss Night and Day! . . . K-Catch Up (00:54), Housekeeping (1:37), My Sweet Mobster (03:13), Miss Night and Day (10:49), Thank Yous (18:44)

In this episode, Nas is joined again by her friend Keila to review the smash hit “Lovely Runner”! Listen in as they discuss the many swoony moments, all the laughs, and why Sun Jae is without flaw. . . . K-Catch Up (00:54), The Rundown (05:09), First Impressions (06:14), Character Discussion (09:40), Notable Scenes (20:44), Hot Takes (01:44:08), Ratings and Rankings (01:57:25), Lessons Learned (02...

In this episode, Nas reviews one of her all time favorite K-dramas “Run On” with her friend, SJ! This episode is filled with lots of swoony quotes and heartfelt moments so enjoy! . . . Meet SJ! (00:51), K-Catch Up (05:08), The Rundown (10:16), First Impressions (11:12), Character Discussion (16:15), Notable Scenes (41:19), Hot Takes (01:29:29), Ratings and Rankings (01:34:52), Lessons Learned (01:...

In this episode, Nas reviews “Summer Scent” with Jess, host of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast! Get comfortable because this is a long one and these ladies have THOUGHTS! . . . K-Catch Up (02:09), The Rundown (13:55), First Impressions (20:48), Character Discussion (30:29), Notable Scenes (57:49), Hot Takes (02:58:40), K-Dramas and Real Life Stories similar to Summer Scent (3:07:40), Ratings and Rank...

In this episode, Nas reviews “Autumn in My Heart” with Lola, host of the Lola Pops Off About K Dramas Podcast! This show is a tearjerker so get ready for an emotional ride! . . . K-Catch Up (02:47), The Rundown (12:03), First Impressions (17:56), Character Discussion (23:23), Notable Scenes (51:16), Hot Takes (02:25:45), Ratings and Rankings (02:31:00), Lessons Learned (02:38:23) Follow Lola! ⁠Lol...