Unnis on Oppas: A KDrama Fan Podcast

You’ve heard us mention him in almost every previous episode, and now this oppa gets a whole episode all to himself! This time we are discussing the many roles of Susie’s ult, Jung Hae In.   (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 yo...

Before her most recent appearances in THE GOOD BAD MOTHER and QUEENMAKER, Seo Yi Sook was already well-established as a sought-after support player. In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss her work in some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) dramas. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. I...

We’re trying something new! For this bonus episode, Susie and Lynn solicited input from some of our fellow k-content creators on one of the hottest topics in Dramaland… product placement, AKA PPL. Hate it? Love it? Love to hate it? Find out the thoughts of our friends at Seoul Sistahs, Lola Pops Off About KDramas, Daebak K-Rambles, KDrama Cafe and KDrama Bingo (and Susie and Lynn, of course)! (App...

Currently appearing in Bora/Deborah, Yoo In Na has appeared in a variety of supporting and leading roles. Susie and Lynn discuss her work in their favorite—and not so favorite—dramas. (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 you haven...

This oppa has played a diverse array of roles and is always a joy to watch, whether he’s a lovesick seaside cop or a judicial trainee undercover in prison. Susie and Lynn discuss Kang Ha Neul’s performances in seven of his dramas. (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...

Do you ever wonder what we’re talking about? (So do we, sometimes!) In this bonus episode, we explain some of our commonly used Korean terms and Unni-specific terminology! Approximate) Time stamps: (00:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (28:20) - Forms of address: ajussi/ajumma/hyung/unni/noona/oppa) (36:13) - Column F (38:36) - DNF (42:00) - deja boo (43:08) - Darcy (47:33) - first d...

Time to take a break from our regular format for another movie night! This time we are reviewing the 2021 sci-fi thrilled SEO BOK, starring Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum. Plus our favorite movie night segment: snacks! This discussion contains spoilers about the plot of SEO BOK. (Approximate) Time stamps: (00:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup (31:47) - Discussion of SEO BOK - contains SPOI...

Episode 11: Son Ye Jin Whether she’s portraying a rich entrepreneur stranded in North Korea or a hapless furniture designer living in her family home full of secrets, Son Ye Jin embodies her roles with humor, pathos, and panache. Susie and Lynn discuss six roles of that most versatile of actresses, Son Ye Jin. (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dra...

This oppa has played a lot of spoiled chaebols, but there’s much more to him than that! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss the range of characters embodied by Hyun Bin. (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 you haven’t seen, w...

One of our favorite ajussis, Kim Won Hae isn’t actually in every drama, but sometimes it seems like it! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss eight dramas featuring nine of his varied roles. (That’s right—he plays two totally different characters in one of them!) (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be...

Martial arts, stunts, comedy, drama: not only can Ha Ji Won do it all, she has done and continues to do it all! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss nine different dramas that showcase her many skills. (Plus: a record for longest ketchup yet!) (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...

Does this oppa really need any introduction? Susie and Lynn have lots to say about the KDrama superstar known as PSJ! (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 you haven’t seen, we recommend skipping to the next segment!) (Approximate)...

And now for something completely different(ish): for a change of pace, in this episode Susie and Lynn discuss the 2019 movie HOMME FATALE starring Lee Junho and Jung So Min. (Approximate) Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro, KDrama ketchup 19:00 - Discussion of HOMME FATALE 56:15 - Snacktime! 1:00:45 - Ask Susie Unnithing If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating and review! Follow us...

In this episode we are discussing the Queen of Chemistry, Park Min Young. We love her in (almost) all of her romantic pairings throughout her many dramas… listen to find out 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 you haven’t...

Who doesn’t love Our Bo Gummy? In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss five of his dramas and some of the reasons why he has become a global phenomenon!   (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 you haven’t seen, we recommend skippin...

Chances are if you have seen more than three Korean dramas, you have seen powerhouse support actress Kim Sun Young. She can do it all! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss seven titles among the many she has done. She may be in the background of these dramas, but she’s in the foreground of our hearts!  (About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas,...

Happy holidays, friends! Events were really conspiring against our recording this holiday oppa-ganza, but our love for them and you overcame the many obstacles thrown our way! (Please forgive the very dodgy audio!) Happy New Year from your Unnis!  (Approximate) Time stamps:  0:00 Introduction 2:43 KDrama ketchup 10:48 Welcome to the buffet; What constitutes a “boyfriend”? 15:09 The Buffet 1:42:00...

From a lovestruck high school student to a thousand-year old hotel owner to a real-life music powerhouse, Lee Ji Eun, also known as IU, can seemingly do it all. Susie and Lynn discuss some of her many varied roles in this episode!  (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 kn...

If you’ve seen START-UP or HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA, you probably love our first oppa as much as we do! Dive into the multifaceted performances of the King of Dimples, Kim Seon Ho! (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 you haven’t seen...

Who are Susie and Lynn? Why are they making a KDrama podcast? Why are they calling it UNNIS ON OPPAS? Find the answers to these and more questions in our introductory episode!  (Approximate) Time stamps:  0:00 - Intro, KDrama ketchup, Lynn’s KDrama backstory 7:08 - Susie’s start in KDramas 11:00 - The level of commitment of an OG KDrama fan 14:18 - Why “Unnis on Oppas”? 16:35 - Ask Susie Unnithing...

We’re your metaphorical big sisters (unnis) here to talk about all things KDrama, including our favorite leading men (oppas)! Here’s a taste of what to expect in future episodes.