The Swoon Diaries Podcast: A KDrama Podcast

In this episode, Nas and Ori discuss the infamous “Love Alarm”. The ladies were divided on their thoughts which created many hilarious debates including if Sun-Oh and Jo-Jo’s first kiss was romantic or cringey! They also discussed toxic male leads, the many plot holes in Season 2, and Ori shamelessly loving Season 1. . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:04), The Rundown (10:26), First Impressions (13:...

Nas and Ori return with a second Love Or List this month on the KDrama, "Love in Contract". You may be shocked as you hear the opinions they have on this drama, but hoping you stick around to hear Nas and Ori flush out their thoughts on Episodes 1 and 2! Will Love in Contract be loved or listed?? Listen in to find out.  . . . Timestamps: The Rundown (00:26), First Impressions (02:33), Questio...

Nas and Ori are joined by Maddie, host of the “Ya Girl Maddie” podcast (and D.O.'s biggest fan!) to talk all things “100 Days My Prince”! This hilariously chaotic review includes: Maddie's dramatic readings of Won-Deuk's swooniest lines, repeated references to V and Park Seo-Joon, EXO Next Door, and Nas being controversial with her hot takes (because what else is new?!). . . . Timestamps: K-Catch...

New Month. New Dramas!! As they journey into a potentially busy drama season, Nas and Ori breakdown some of the first KDramas of September 2022! Will they love or list these dramas? Listen in to hear what they decide! . . . Timestamps: Little Women (00:52), Once Upon A Small Town (26:19)

Nas and Ori review one of this year's hottest dramas "Alchemy of Souls"! They discuss everything from the swoony moments to the many jaw dropping moments, and not to mention THAT ENDING! With part 2 on the way (counting down the days!), the ladies also discuss questions they have about the conclusion of this epic story and things they would like to see next season! . . . Timestamps: K- Catch Up (0...

3…2..1.. Park Saeroyi for President please!! Nas and Ori have been anticipating this review and it’s finally here!! Get ready for the emotional rollercoaster that is Itaewon Class. Caution: Swooning, Dissatisfaction with Soo-ah, love for the DanBam Crew, and swooning again, are on the other side of the play button. Hope you enjoy and reminisce with us on one of our fave K-Dramas! . . . Timestamps:...

Another month means another edition of Love or List! In this episode, Nas and Ori discuss two new August dramas, "Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist" (aka Poong) and "If You Wish Upon Me" (aka, If You Wish Upon A Star). Which one did they pick?  . . . Timestamps: Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist (01:31), If You Wish Upon Me (18:01)

It’s Part 2 of what Nas and Ori have coined their “Yumi’s Cells Series”. This week they recap their favorite Yoo Babi (Mainly Jinyoung 😂) moments, their opinions on the odd “man cells” introduced this season, and ultimately where they rank this season as in comparison with Season 1. Do you agree or disagree with Nas and Ori's final thoughts on Yumi's Cells? . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:11), T...

Nas and Ori take a deep dive into one of 2021's most popular dramas "Yumi's Cells"! They discuss the cute and lovable cells, the many complications in Yumi and Wung's relationship, and of course Minho and Jinyoung (it was actually too much)! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:08), Rundown (08:15), First Impressions (10:59), Faves (11:53), Swoonworthy Moments (22:25), Tearjerkers (30:58), Notable Sce...

Now that they're back in the swing of things, Nas and Ori gush about two popular July dramas for another "Love or List" episode. They give their review of the first episode of "Remarriage & Desires" and "Today's Webtoon"! Did they love or list these dramas?? Tune in to hear their thoughts! . . . Timestamps: Remarriage & Desires (00:38), Today's Webtoon (17:55)

Nas and Ori discuss their thoughts on one of this summer's most popular dramas, "Alchemy of Souls"! They dive into the blossoming romance between Jang Uk and Mu- Deok, the many love triangles, squares, and pentagons, and the questions they still have for the second half of the show! . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:39), The Rundown (06:40), First Impressions (09:30), Mid-Way Reflections (11:54), Q...

New intro who this??! Nas and Ori are backkkkkk! After a summer break filled with new promising K-Dramas and new KPop group discoveries, we thought that there was no other way to catch up then with a full K-Catch Up deep dive episode! (If you're listening from the future, please disregard and thank you for listening!). We missed you guys so much and can't wait to get back to reviewing some of our...

We know! We know!! We're late to the party, but we've finally watched "Start Up" and we now understand the hype! Nas and Ori start the episode with a podcast update so don't skip out on the beginning prologue. The usual swoons and teary moments will be discussed because we all know that there were many! Can we also shout out the matriarch and our honorary main character grandma Choi?! Hope you guy...

My Secret Romance: The show that walked so "Business Proposal" could run. Listen in as Nas and Ori laugh through their review of this trope-filled rom-com. This show definitely blurs the lines between cringe moments and swoonworthy moments! Also, give Kim Jae-Young a lead role please!  . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:56), The Rundown (08:15), First Impressions (15:05), Faves (18:44), Swoonworthy...

We couldn't let the month of May end without one of our favorite segments "Love or List". Nas and Ori are back to review the K-Dramas "The Sound of Magic" & "Woori the Virgin". Will they continue to watch either of these May 2022 dramas? Listen in to hear their thoughts! • • • Timestamps: The Sound of Magic (2:14), Woori The Virgin (21:17)

We promise that we actually reviewed the movie “Tune in For Love” but would be lying if we didn’t say this review wasn’t tangent-filled! Get ready as Nas and Ori tackle the moments that made them swoon and that were just plain relatable. Also, you won’t want to miss the “Nas and Ori Hair Salon Corner” section of the review (Patent Pending). • • • Timestamps: K-Catch Up (1:08), The Rundown (8:00),...

Nas and Ori finally review one of 2021's most popular dramas, "Hometown Cha Cha Cha". This comforting seaside drama has all the makings of a great show; endless swoon, funny side characters, and of course the episode that makes you cry your eyes out (we're looking at you episode 15!). Listen in as they gush over Chief Hong (as well as Kim Seon- Ho hehe), discuss the endless swoony moments, and the...

Nas and Ori have been wanting to review this drama for a loonggg time and the day has finally come!! They will finally be reviewing one of their ultimate fave K-Dramas "Vincenzo". They will discuss character arcs, the Geumga Plaza community, the love story, and so much more! Also, stay tuned until the end to hear the first ever live re-ranking on Nas's K-Drama list! Hope you enjoy! • • • Timestamp...

Can we all agree that “Business Proposal” came at the perfect time? Listen in as Nas and Ori discuss this hit k-drama with a very special guest: Jess from the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast!! Get comfortable because this is a DEEEP dive. As usual there will be lots of laughs, some cringe, and lots of swooning over Kim Min-kyu. . . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (3:54), The Rundown (18:58), First Impressions (...

Nas and Ori promised another "Love or List" for the April dramas, and they’re fulfilling that promise with their review of the K-Drama "Shooting Stars". Don't worry! They will definitely be discussing their opinions on certain plotlines in this show and go through all of the emotions they felt while watching the first two episodes. As always grab your popcorn and get ready for Nas and Ori's take o...

In this episode, Nas and Ori discuss one of the MANY dramas that premiered in February, "Thirty-Nine". The ladies discuss their mixed feelings about the drama despite the star-studded cast, the importance of friendship, and why Joo-Hee deserved more!  .  . . Timestamps: K-Catch Up (1:09), The Rundown (10:22), (Spoilers Begin) First Impressions (11:17), Faves (14:56), Swoonworthy Moments...

Nas and Ori are back with another "Love or List" episode. The April dramas have started, and they both have their opinions on what has aired so far! Listen in as they decide if they will love, list (watch later), or not continue with the dramas mentioned. Hope you enjoy! • • • Timestamps: Tomorrow (1:13), Our Blues (12:44), My Liberation Notes (29:06)

What is a K-Drama? What are K-Drama tropes? Are K-Dramas only one genre? Nas and Ori will tackle these questions and many more in this special episode. They are by no means K-Drama "experts" but they hope that this episode will unravel the basics of what K-Dramas are. If you have a friend or family member that you've been trying to get into K-Dramas for awhile now, they hope that this will be a ga...

Listen in as Nas and Ori review the worldwide sensation that is, "Crash Landing on You"! Get comfortable because the swoonworthy and tearjerker moments are endless! Not only do the stars portray the most beautiful love story perfectly on screen but they found love in real life- they're getting married! Enjoy as they discuss all of their favorite moments and try not to cry. . . . Timestamps: K-Catc...

We all knew that this time would come... and here we are spending over an hour fan girling over our boys!! Listen in to our first ever KPop Corner featuring BTS!! We will of course give our staple "origin" stories of how we became army, a breakdown on each member, our favorite looks/eras for each member, and so much more! But make sure you stay to the end to hear Nas's recap of her "PTD Concert in...