Unnis on Oppas: A KDrama Fan Podcast

This Unni may be young, but she has already appeared in many well-known KDramas! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss Seol In Ah’s performances in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Twinkling Watermelon, Business Proposal , and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowi...

Sometimes swoony, sometimes menacing, Kim Jae Wook’s performances are always memorable! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss his roles in Mary Stayed Out All Night, Her Private Life, Coffee Prince, Melo Movie, and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing abs...

Time for another movie! This time, Susie and Lynn discuss Il Mare from way back in the year 2000 - and also compare it somewhat to its American adaptation, The Lake House. Plus, as always - snacks! (0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (37:15) - Il Mare discussion (1:02:40) - Snack corner (1:07:40) - Ask Susie Unnithing If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating...

This unni may be little on the outside (?), but she is just bursting with talent! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss Park Bo Young’s roles in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Daily Dose of Sunshine, Light Shop, Melo Movie and Our Unwritten Seoul. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you wa...

Your Unnis have had a rollercoaster of a spring season in numerous ways, which means another bonus episode for our dear listeners! Find out what Susie and Lynn have been watching amidst all the chaos. (0:00) - Intro, Susie’s Brooklyn K-Pop adventure (24:40) - Susie’s ketchup from The Lost Episode (38:45) - Lynn’s new ketchup (1:19:55) - Susie’s new ketchup If you like this episode, please subscrib...

In an example of how the Unnis take suggestions (but not directions), this episode departs from our usual format as we discuss the first episode of the variety show The Village Barber starring Park Bo Gum, Lee Sang Yi and Kwak Dong Yeon. If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating and review! Follow us on Instagram @unnisonoppaspod Use of our theme music, “Pickled Pink” by Kev...

From the super-cheeky title character of Chief Kim (AKA Good Manager) to the not-remotely-cheeky lead character of Our Movie , Namgoong Min is a master of comedy and drama. In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss his roles in these dramas, as well as My Dearest, Stove League, One Dollar Lawyer, and One Fine Day. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different d...

As a protective Unni who takes no prisoners, there’s nobody better than Shin Dong Mi! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss many of her roles, including in Joseon Attorney , Record of Youth , She Was Pretty , and The K2 . (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing ab...

In this episode, Susie and Lynn go Under the Queen of Office Umbrella to discuss the powerful performances of Kim Hye Soo! Hear their thoughts about her roles in Signal, Juvenile Justice, Hyena , and more. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing absolutely anything...

Our fourth season kicks off with an oppa particularly dear to Susie’s heart! In this episode, the Unnis discuss his roles in Search WWW, When the Weather is Fine, Alchemy of Souls , and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing absolutely anything about a show y...

It’s time to look back on all the dramas we’ve watched in 2025 (or if we’re being honest, from December 2024 through November 2025)! Hear the Unnis discuss every drama they’ve watched and give their picks for the best and worst among those they saw over the past year.  (0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (35:05) - Year in Review - December 2024 (44:40) - January 2025 (55:35) - Febru...

It’s time for the Unnis’ annual rundown of oppas! What new oppas joined the list this year? What oppas fell from the Unnis’ grace? Listen to find out! (0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (1:31:00) - review of 2024 Oppa Standings (1:48:05) - Changes for 2025 (2:06:55) - Full 2025 standings (2:13:50) - Ask Lynn Unnithing If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating...

After doing this podcast for more than three years, we thought it was about time we counted down our most favorite dramas! Can you guess which dramas will be at the top? (0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (37:50) - Numbers 10 and 9 (1:00:10) - Numbers 8 and 7 (1:23:30) - Numbers 6 and 5 (1:46:25) - Number 4 (2:03:00) - Number 3 (2:18:30) 15:30 - Number 2 (2:38:25) 35:25 - Number 1...

Time once again for a movie-centric episode, and this time the Unnis discuss the 2019 film, Kim Ji Young, Born 1982 , starring Jung Yu Mi and Gong Yoo. And snack recommendations! Please note: This episode contains minor spoilers about the plot of Kim Ji Young, Born 1982. (0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (58:30) - Movie discussion (1:27:15) - Snack corner (1:33:25) - Ask Lynn Unni...

Im Se Mi has been around for quite a while, fluctuating between guest, support, and lead roles. In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss her roles in True Beauty, When the Weather is Fine, The Winning Try , and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing absolutely...

International cinema-goers recognize Yoo Teo from his award-winning role in Past Lives , but before that film, the Unnis already loved him from his KDrama appearances! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss his work in Arthdal Chronicles, Chocolate, Dr. Brain, Love to Hate You , and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably s...

In this episode, the unnis are talking about one of the best worst oppas around! Susie and Lynn discuss Jung Woong In’s many villainous (and a couple not-so-villainous) roles in Last Scandal, Queen Seon Deok, Prison Playbook, The Good Bad Mother and MANY more. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be reve...

She is recognizable to most K-Drama lovers from her role in Goblin , but Lee El has range beyond the Lady in Red! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss her performances in Goblin, A Korean Odyssey, My Liberation Notes, and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid kno...

This handsome oppa has been catching our eye for quite some time, up to and including his Baeksang-winning role in When Life Gives You Tangerines ! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss that role and others in Melancholia, Flower of Evil, One Dollar Lawyer, Curtain Call , and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some mi...

Time once again to dive into some Korean cinema, this time with The Match , released earlier this year and starring Lee Byung Hyun and Yoo Ah In. Also: snacks! (Please note: Our movie discussions inevitably contain some plot spoilers!) (0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (32:25) - Discussion of The Match (52:40) - Snack corner (59:35) - Ask Lynn Unnithing If you like this episode, p...

Despite her youth, Go Youn Jung is already a veteran leading lady in the world of KDramas! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss her roles in Alchemy of Souls, Law School, Moving, Resident Playbook, and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing absolutely anyt...

One of Susie’s main oppas for most of 20 years, Jo In Sung gets the unnis’ focus in this episode. Susie and Lynn discuss his roles in Spring Day, What Happened in Bali, It’s Okay That’s Love, Moving , and more. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing absolutely anyt...

Probably best known for playing a series of Terrible Moms, Jin Kyung has also played some of our favorite characters in all of KDramadom! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss her roles in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Dr. Romantic, Pinocchio, The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract, and more! (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably...

One of the unnis’ most favorite ladies is the focus of this episode! Over her career, Ra Mi Ran has progressed from bit parts in King2Hearts to leads in The Good Bad Mother and Jeongnyeon The Star is Born . Susie and Lynn discuss her performances in these dramas and others, such as Reply 1988 and Avengers Social Club. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of diffe...

An episode three years in the making! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss one of Lynn’s favorite oppas, the versatile Kwak Dong Yeon and many of his roles including My ID is Gangnam Beauty, Love in the Moonlight, Vincenzo, and Queen of Tears. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you w...