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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesJust Beat It: Kdrama EditionWhat makes you watch a K-drama and think "Wow, you just can't beat that!" Or clutch your hands to your chest as your heart skips a beat? Or want to beat a drum and tell the world how much you loved the story? So you might be sensing a theme here...that's right, today we are discussing story beats, the plotting formulas that makes commercial entertainment so addictive. Just be warned, once you know how the sausage is made, you might never be able to unsee it again (unless you are like Lia and can magically turn off your...
2022-09-141h 23AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesIn Celebration of the Wooga SquadWhat's a Wooga Squad, and do you need it in your life? Absolutely. The Wooga Squad--better known as Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Woo-shik, V (or Kim Taehyung), and Peakboy--are five famous friends who wear matching PJs, catch ALL the halibut, and ice skate like they've never ice skated before. Well, some of them do. It's time to join us for In the Soop: Friendcation and Episode one of Hwarang, the K-Drama where it all began. Kpop rec:Gyopo Hairstyle by PeakboyAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We g...
2022-09-071h 22AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesThe Great Itaewon Class DebateIn regards to the 2020 K-drama hit Itaewon Class, the noonas were divided. Some of us loved the romance and someone (Ahem, Megan) felt it was a few saranghae's short. Two things we did agree on? Ahn Bo Hyun was a fantastic villain and Park Seo Joon could have jogged with a few less clothes on. Listen to us debate and make up!Kpop Rec: Pretty Psycho by Purple KissAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find co...
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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHobipalooza: J-Hope's On FireIn June 2022, during their Festa dinner, BTS announced that they'd be taking some time to focus on creative rejuvenation and solo work. Rapper/Group Dance Captain, J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), rose to the occasion by announcing he'd be not only releasing the group's first official solo album, but also headlining Lollapalooza in Chicago. When the news broke, Hobi biases dove to their computers to secure entrance to this historic event. Afternoona Army host, Tonya, scored a coveted golden ticket and shares what it was like to spend a night watching J-Hope reveal just what he could do when let out...
2022-08-281h 13AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesPachinko Deep DiveLea loves the book. Amy loves Lee Min Ho. Together we watched Pachinko--the epic 2022 Apple TV+ American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 bestselling saga by Min Jin Lee. Join us as we dig in on whether we like book-to-screen adaptations as a rule and where the scope and ambition of this one succeeded even as it left us wondering what's next. Also, does Pachinko win the award for best intro to a show....well ever? Yes. Yes it does. Kpop Rec of the Week: Bad Decisions by Benny Blanco, BTS Vocal Line, a...
2022-08-241h 17AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesIconic K-Drama Moments That Live In Our Heads Rent FreeHow many K-drama scenes live rent free in your mind, playing over and over again on a loop? Too many to count? Same here, and we're certainly not sorry that our brains have room for little else. Join us as we explore our favorite iconic moments in K-drama. From epic kisses to unforgettable villains to moments that will forever melt our hearts, today we are deep-diving K-drama scenes we will never forget, and we can't wait to hear what yours are too!K-Pop Rec of the Week: "Guerrilla" by AteezAre your...
2022-08-171h 20AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesToday's Topic: TomorrowToday, we're talking about Tomorrow (sorry for the Dad joke), a 2022 drama about grim reapers tasked with saving lives of people who are suicidal. We discuss why we think this drama has a good message and handles the delicate topic with care... with a few quibbles. And this wouldn't be an AfterNoona podcast without a little fangirling over Rowoon.Kpop Rec: Sneakers by ItzyAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get y...
2022-08-101h 11AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesKinn/Porsche: Hedgehogs, Jumper Cables, and So Much SteamWhat do you get when you add the brooding heir to a mafia empire, a free-spirited bartender with a heart of gold, a hedgehog with medical issues, a villain (but maybe not) who has a thing for electric cables, a whole lot of Daddy issues, and fight scenes that seemed to have been inspired by Home Alone's Kevin Arnold? That's right--this week Megan and Lia discuss Kinn/Porsche, the queer Thai drama that has taken the world by storm. Did we love it? Is water wet? We are obsessed. It's so hot it might incinerate your screens. Our biggest...
2022-08-031h 27AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSnack with a Descendants of the Sun Super FanDo you have a comfort drama? One you re-watch to lift your spirits, or check out clips of when having a bad day? Most of us do...however have you rewatched your fave TEN times? That's right, ten times. In this Afternoona Delight snack, Lia visits her friend Jac in Australia who might be one of the world's leading Descendants of the Sun fans. Hear a bit more on why she keeps coming back to this Kim Eun-sook fan favorite and why she can't quit Big Boss (aka Song Joong-ki).Are your family and friends sick of...
2022-08-0129 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesWhy We're Suckers for Tsundere CharactersIn case you're wondering if your noonas have a type--in K-Drama life and maybe even real life--it's the cold-on-the-outside, marshmallow-on-the-inside, Elizabeth Bennet-loving-Mr. Darcy, centuries-old-tortured-vampire type...the tsundere. This week we talk about our favorite K-Drama tsundere heroes and heroines and why this archetype works so well in romance. K-Pop Rec: #MOOD by MCNDAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book r...
2022-07-271h 09AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesTwenty-Five Twenty-One Deep DiveMegan and special guest Sarah from @kdramathis team up to discuss Twenty-Five Twenty-One, a popular kdrama from this year available on Netflix. We discuss our favorite relationships on the show, how Na Hee Do is a great model for female athletes, and of course, we give all our thoughts on THAT ending. Don't worry, we give spoiler alerts! Listen and see if you agree with us!Kpop Rec of the Week:Kick It by NCT 127Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join...
2022-07-201h 35AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesPrison Playbook Deep DiveImagine having your dream within reach--a major league baseball debut right around the corner--when you end up in prison for aggravated assault. Hey, sometimes people deserve a beat down. But in this case, the judge has deemed you took it too far. And he was probably right. Now your dream becomes a nightmare...or does it? For Je-hyeok (played to perfection by Squid Game's Park Hae-Soo in his first ever lead role), sitting in the slammer for a year was not on his life goals bingo card. However, despite being behind bars, there is comedy and healing to be...
2022-07-131h 30AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesDoes Product Placement Work?Will a $5 foot long bring meaning back into our lives? Will Vans sneakers save us from a flying knife bridge in hell? And will the CELLRETURN mask turn us into babies? Here at Afternoona Delight, we answer all your hard hitting questions about product placement in K-Dramas--and maybe go off on a few tangents about one of Amy's many vacuums. K-Pop Rec: "Ring the Alarm" by KardAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find co...
2022-07-0659 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSaved By The SellAs much as we love to join forces and deep dive a K-drama, sometimes your Afternoonas have to follow their hearts. This usually means Lia is seeking a slice of life story, Megan is on the hunt for adrenaline and action, and Amy wants a big cathartic cry. Join us for a show where we try to sell each other on a drama that we've recently enjoyed and want the others to try: Tomorrow, Our Blues and Military Prosecutor Doberman. K-pop Rec of the Week: Run BTS by BTSAre your family and friends sick o...
2022-06-291h 16AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesTravel (Virtually) to Korea with UsToday we talk about some of the locations in South Korea that are on our bucket list to visit: We highlight important landmarks, interesting facts, and yummy cuisine in Busan, Daegu, and Jeju. And of course, we fangirl over our favorite K-drama scenes that were filmed in these places. So travel with us (virtually, that is) on a tour of South Korea.Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out...
2022-06-2256 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesDiscussing Heat Levels in K-dramasSweet? Steamy? Closed door? Fade-to-black? How do we define sexy times in K-Drama, and is sex necessary for romance to be--well--romantic? Join us as we put on our romance-writer hats and examine the heat levels of our favorite dramas. K-Pop Rec: "Beat Box" by NCT DreamRomance Book Recs: STAKING HIS CLAIM by Tessa BaileyBOOK LOVERS, by Emily HenryTHE INITIATION by Nikki SloaneAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join ou...
2022-06-151h 02AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMy Mister: Hardships and HealingSoggy Wonder Bread? The Eyore of K-dramas? A poignant look at middle class disappointment and the formation of unlikely soulmates? My Mister has been one of the most requested dramas here at Afternoona Delight. While we might not all have loved this popular 2018 drama, we universally agree that Lee Sun-kyun and IU acted their socks off. And the Maxim Coffee Company sure got their money back on all the product placement. But was it ultimately depressing or healing? See where you line up with our perspectives.Kpop Rec of Week: "HOT" by Seventeen
2022-06-081h 23AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSound of Magic: Butterflies, Trap Doors, and Urban NeglectSound of Magic is a six-episode Netflix series that left us a little baffled. While we love Ji Chang Wook in a top hat and cape, we still aren't quite sure what we watched. A musical? A fantasy? A mystery? Something else? We get into all the ways the premise didn't jive with us while we try to keep magic in our hearts. Come hop on the merry go 'round with us as we take a trip to MagicLand.Kpop Rec: Good Boy Gone Bad by TXTAre your family and friends sick of y...
2022-06-011h 12AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesParasite: Metaphors, Secret Bunkers, and Exploding ToiletsWe take a break from our regular programming to bring you the funny, dark, bleak, violent, and brilliant Academy Award winning Korean film, Parasite. Join us for a discussion on the haves vs. the have-nots, top-notch metaphors and cinematography, exploding toilets, secret bunkers, and a scholar stone strong enough to both keep your hope afloat and also bludgeon you to the brink of death. Confused? Intrigued? A little bit of both? Go give Parasite a quick watch and see why we loved this uncomfortably important film with some of our favorite K-drama stars. K-Pop R...
2022-05-251h 01AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSecond Lead SOS: Edition 3.0Romance writers to the rescue! It's time for another Second Lead SOS, but this time we take on the much needed task of righting the wrongs for our favorite second male and second female leads who deserve much more than they are given at the end of their dramas. Join us as we revisit Crash Landing On You, Our Beloved Summer, and The King's Affection. We hope you enjoy the much deserved happily ever afters our second leads receive. K-Pop Rec: "That That" by PSY and SugaAre your family and friends s...
2022-05-1854 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesThinky and Thirsty about BTS: An AfterNoona Army SpecialWhat happens when four members of Afternoona Army gather around the proverbial podcast campfire to discuss BTS? Things get thinky...but also thirsty. Come for the real talk on why Yoongi/Suga looks so fine in a skirt or how Hoseok/J-Hope works the stage harder than anyone. But stay for a discussion on parasocial relationships and why fangirling over BTS can help heal wounds inflicted by toxic masculinity and patriarchal frameworks. But also, we all want to call Namjoon/RM "Daddy." Also features hot takes on Permission to Dance concerts in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. For all...
2022-05-111h 18AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesFeeding Your Addiction: K-Drama Comps"If you like x...you're gonna like y." There's a statement that's music to any K-drama fan's ear holes. Let's face it, we're all chasing the next hit of the tropes we love and today, your hosts are attending to your needs. We're discussing why comps (aka comparative titles) are important, and what you'll enjoy if you loved shows like Healer, Guardian: The Great and Lonely God, Mr. Sunshine, Crash Landing on You, Business Proposal, and More. We also use the term hunk o' spunk. At least Lia does. And she isn't sorry about it. Also, listeners, get in...
2022-05-041h 09AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesCrush Catching with Semantic ErrorToday we cover Semantic Error, the Korean BL drama that has stolen hearts. We discuss Jay Young's best outfits, the drama's swooniest moments, and invent a new term: Crush Catching. Listen to get the definition! Kpop Rec: Cupid by DKZGay Romance Book Rec:Trust the Focus by Megan EricksonAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get yo...
2022-04-271h 08AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesBusiness Proposal: The Romcom We All NeedCan you say archaeopteryx? No? Neither can we. But that doesn't stop the bird-like dinosaur from being one of our favorite parts of Business Proposal! Today we deep dive the recent Netflix drama and discuss why it's as sweet and delightful as a bucket of candy as well as the reason we love the names Samantha and Rachel more than we ever did before. Romance, friendship, secret identities, bathroom humor, and MORE--Business Proposal is the romcom we all need right now.K-Pop Rec x2!"Blow" by Jackson Wang and "...
2022-04-201h 17AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesK-dramas with Supernatural Elements: Featuring Guest Author Piper J. DrakeWe welcome bestselling author Piper J. Drake on the podcast to discuss our favorite K-dramas with supernatural elements. Piper explains how Asian dramas influence her storytelling, and a little about her childhood visits with her family in Thailand. We also talk about what we want to see more of--Gumihos! Vampires! Grumpy immortals meeting sunshine mortals!Kpop Rec: The Song by BTOBCheck out Piper's books at https://piperjdrake.com/ where you can also download the "Kdrama Inspirations to Maximize Your Story" handout discussed on the podcast.Are your family and friends sick of...
2022-04-131h 17AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMr. Sunshine: Love Pentagrams, Pain, and PerseveranceRomance, bromance, revolution--oh my! Megan and Amy finally got their act together and made Lea's dreams come true. Join us on the wild, picturesque, heartbreaking, and important ride that is Mr. Sunshine, writer Kim Eun-sook's epic saga on turn-of-the-century Joseon. We laughed (a lot); we cried (even more); and we're so grateful to have had this experience. K-pop Rec of the Week: "Maniac" by Stray KidsAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community a...
2022-04-061h 24AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesOur Tastes: Why We Like What We LikeA Listener Requested Episode: It’s been more than a year already since the Afternoona Delight podcast came to be, and while we hope you’re getting to know us bit by bit as you listen to new episodes, we thought it might be fun to give you all a bit of a re-introduction, to share not only what draws us to the dramas we watch but also what makes us—well—us! From our current obsessions to our zodiac signs to our go to movie snacks, this episode is going to be a little self indulgent but also a whole...
2022-03-301h 21AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesOur Beloved Summer: Art Mimics LifeWe watched Our Beloved Summer and asked ourselves the important questions: Is Choi Woo Sik beddable? How much did we love the OST? And did we want more, ahem, heat? Grab your jujube tea and get into the angst with us!Kpop Rec: Christmas Tree by V (of BTS)Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episode, book recs and social media...
2022-03-231h 06AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesReply 1988: I Have QuestionsIt's time for another deep dive into Reply 1988, this time with an "I have questions" episode to which we reply with our research findings. See what we did there? Heh heh. But seriously, folks, we love this drama so much and want to make sure we understand it not only from a fangirl perspective but a cultural one as well. Join us as we dive into student protests, the price of bananas, and how we all missed a key inside joke in the casting of one of the drama's lead characters. We have questions and answers we hope you'll...
2022-03-1653 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSingles Inferno Recap: Pecs, Cardigans, and That Time Lia was on Top ChefIn today's episode, Lia and Megan try to convince Amy why Nextflix's Korean reality dating show, Singles Inferno, is better than its American counterparts and is worth a watch for the veins and mask packs alone. Also, you don't want to miss Lia's story on how she made it onto a Top Chef episode in Hawaii. Get into all the tiny bikinis and bulging pectorals with us!Kpop Rec: JIKJIN by TreasureAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our...
2022-03-091h 18AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesLove and Leashes: How Did This K-movie Handle Kink?Love and Leashes, the Netflix K-movie that got everyone talking, hurt so good. Did Lia manifest this film into being after putting in her year-end K-drama wishlist to the universe--requesting a BDSM office romance? Probably not, but she got way too excited about the premise and needed restraints (see what we did there? BDSM dad jokes for the win). This is a sweet Kink 101 movie that stars a novice female domme and a more experienced male sub. It offers the average vanilla viewer a fun taste at alternate lifestyles and the people who live them. Be aware there is...
2022-03-021h 00AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesReply 1988: Twenty Episodes to Break You Apart and Put You Back TogetherFINALLY, your noonas are here with our take on the much beloved, Reply 1988. And worry not--we loved every minute of it! So join us on a journey back in time to find out not only why we love this drama so much but also to get a glimpse at what we were all doing in good old 88--and whether or not Amy remembers the actor who played Balki on Perfect Strangers. Spoiler: SHE DOES. K-Pop Rec: "Friends" by BTS80s Romance Book Rec: What I'm Looking For by Karen G...
2022-02-231h 22AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSisters Before Misters: Celebrating Our Fave Female FriendshipsIn this episode, we reminisce about our own friendships, debate the Bechdel test, and get into all our favorite on-screen female besties, something Kdramas have in abundance. Kpop rec: Step Back by Girls on TopAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episode, book recs and social media goodness.
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2022-02-161h 15AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesNever Too Much of a Good King: A Deep Dive into King's AffectionLet's be real...Afternoona Delight Podcast needs more sageuk content! Resident historical co-host, Lia Riley, joins forces with Sarah from Kdrama This, to wallow in The King's Affection. This 2021 Netflix Korean Drama blesses us with a most excellent beta hero (Rowoon), a crown prince who is secretly a woman yet has THE BEST BDE (Park Eun-bi), and yet another second male lead smoking hot cousin (Nam Yoon-su). So buckle up for gender reveals, secret love shacks, sword fights, a tortured mature-age baddie, and all the political intrigue. Book Rec: The Truth About Cads and D...
2022-02-111h 20AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesValentine's Day Special: A Love Letter to Mature HeroesA much-requested listener topic has been for us to discuss our favorite mature heroes (we debate what age we consider mature), and we aim to please. Get into all the hot ahjussi talk with us, and of course there is more Ahn Oh Ju talk, because it wouldn't be mature hero thirsting without our favorite complicated villain. Kpop Rec:Devil by Max ChangminBook Rec with a mature hero:Gray Hair Don't Care by Karen BoothAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and h...
2022-02-091h 14AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHappiness Deep Dive: We Got a Virus PowerpointAll any of us want out of life is to be happy...even if we're quarantined in an apartment building as neighbors slowly contract "madman rabies," a zombie-like virus. Join us as we compare quarantine food lists, find out which one of us is best prepared for the apocalypse (of course it's Lea), and share why all it takes to help us understand science is--a Power Point. It's Happiness, folks, and we are deep diving into this near future, post covid pandemic, with a side of dreamy romance. K-Pop Rec: Aftermath by ZE:A
2022-02-021h 18AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesBonus Snack: Ateez Concert RecapMegan and her daughter give a recap on seeing Ateez live in New Jersey. We fangirl over Mingi, give props to the venue for a smooth experience, and confirm we'd do it all again in a heartbeat. Atinys for life! (Excuse some minor and brief sound issues. Recording with an eight-year-old is hard.)Kpop Rec:Star 1117 by AteezAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www...
2022-01-3127 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMad For Each Other and Quirky KdramasWe love quirk, and fortunately, Kdramas are full of it. We discuss Mad For Each Other, a 2021 Netflix drama with unconventional leads and surprising depth while also discussing some of our other favorite quirky Kdramas. We also get a little quirky with our humor, because hey, it's been a long week. Laugh with us!Kpop Rec:Hard Carry by GOT7Book Rec with QuirkRock Bottom Girl by Lucy ScoreAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona...
2022-01-261h 10AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMy Name Deep DiveMy Name is one of Netflix's newer K-drama offerings and takes a compelling look at the complex psychology of revenge. The compact eight-episode series is structured more like a novella and while it's grounded in some predictable gangster plot points, Han So-hee, Ahn Bo-hyun, Chang Ryul and Park Hee-soon bring character nuance to an otherwise brutal saga. If you have a hard time with violent crime noir--you might want to skip this one (although listen here to catch the high points), but if you have a thing for villains who make you feel some kind of a way, or...
2022-01-191h 00AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesThe Silent Sea: The Good, the Bad, and...Well, Mostly the BadWe tried, folks. We really did. But our highly anticipated first drama of the new year, sadly, did not live up to our expectations. While this drama is visually stunning, a masterpiece of cinematography, we just needed so much more from the story and characterization. Join us on a journey to find out why this drama is all at once binge-worthy but also a hot mess of every sci-fi trope imaginable. K-pop rec: "Do It Like This" by P1HarmonyRomance Book Rec: DASH (The Cyborg Chronicles) by Kelsey Ni...
2022-01-121h 07AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesUniversal Fantasies In Kdramas: Why We Like What We LikeWe rewatch some of our top dramas (Goblin, Healer, and Reply 1988) and discuss why we like them using the popular T. Taylor book, 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasies to Sell Your Books to Anyone. Yes, we explain what Universal Fantasies are and how you can use them to determine which K-dramas will appeal to you. And why sometimes we like to indulge in a fantasy about being whisked away and we won't apologize for it. Fantasize with us!Kpop Rec:Pirate by EverglowBook: 7 Figure Fiction by T. TaylorDon't...
2022-01-051h 16AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesBonus Snack: Good or Grrrreat? Episode One Recap of The Silent SeaFull deep dive to come, but we had to pop in to give you our initial reaction to the first episode of this highly anticipated drama. Will there be Imugi eggs at the Balhae Lunar Research Station? We can't be too sure. What we do know is this: The moon is full of canyons that lead to the abyss, a five-year-old sample of SOMETHING, and quite possibly--tigers. We'll see you again after episode 8, but for now, "The WATER. Don't..."
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2021-12-2920 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesBest of 2021 from your AfterNoonasJoin your AfterNoonas for an episode where we discuss our favorite podcasting moments, Kdramas tropes that we loved the most in 2021, and our hope for next year, both in podcasting and Kdrama watching. Kpop Rec:The Real (Heung version) by Ateez
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2021-12-2953 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesPermission to Fan: A Recap of BTS Concert--The Good, The Bad and The BiasesAfternoona Delight attended Day 3 of BTS's Permission to Dance concert at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles and watched the Bangtan Boys bring the fire and set the night alight. How did seven guys from South Korea make a sold out stadium of 50,000+ feel intimate and connected? Did the spectacle live up to the hype? Special guests include concert goers Bronte (Lia's eleven year old daughter and new ARMY) and Alison Downs, M.A/LMHP/Afternoona Patreon/Suga fan who helps break down how fandom can be beneficial for mental health and what to watch out for.
2021-12-221h 19AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesGo Back Couple Deep DiveWe deep dive into Go Back Couple, a listener-recommended drama that we all loved and consider an underrated gem. We explain why a certain scene is surprisingly one of the most romantic we've seen in a K-drama, sympathize with tired mom Jin Joo, and get a little personal. Join us!Kpop Rec:Happy Death Day by Xdinary HeroesBook rec with a second chance at love:Last First Kiss by Lia RileyJoin us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AfterNoonaDelightPodcastFollow us on Instagram @afternoonadelightpodcast
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2021-12-151h 25AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHospital Playlist Deep Dive: Part Two Marry/Mate/Murder EditionWe're back at Yulje Medical center with our fab five doctor-musician-besties and the rest of the amazing ensemble cast of Hospital Playlist. We've got more Crocs, more surgeries, more music, tons more love for one of our favorite dramas, and-- some unexpected Phil Collins fangirling? Welcome to part two of our Hospital Playlist deep dive. K-pop Rec: Very Good by Block BJoin us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AfterNoonaDelightPodcastFollow us on Instagram @afternoonadelightpodcast
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2021-12-0850 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHospital Playlist Deep Dive: Part OneWelcome to part one of two as we deep dive the feel good, slice of life drama that has all things we never knew we loved--surgeries and singing--in a Kdrama. That's right folks, it's Hospital Playlist, and all three of us adored both seasons of this drama so much that one episode was not enough to do it justice. So sit back, kick off your Crocs, and join us on the first part of our journey to Yulje Medical Center. Kpop Rec:Form by VannerRomance Book Rec with a Doctor: Outlander by Di...
2021-12-0152 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHometown Cha Cha Cha Snack: Hot Takes from A Real-Life DentistLia interviews dentist Dr. Charlene Lim about Hometown Cha Cha Cha's choice to make Yoon Hye-jin a dentist. Learn what the drama got right, and where there was a little creative license (ahem, extensive Hermes purse collection). Also we touch on Kdrama fandom life in the Philippines and how watching dentistry get practiced in Covid-free Gongjin provided lovely escapism.
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2021-11-2423 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHometown Cha Cha Cha: Battle of the DimplesWith special guest listener Sarah, we deep dive into the popular 2021 K-drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha. We discuss why this drama nailed the pacing, how it gave us so many amazing romance tropes, and why it's one of our favorite small-town romance dramas to date.Follow Sarah on instagram for drama reviews and recs @kdramathisK-rec:Korean food blog: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/K-romance book rec with a small town:Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare
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2021-11-241h 20AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesStart-Up Deep Dive: How I Married Nam Do SanWe dig into Start-Up, the divisive 2020 drama with a flipped Cyrano trope starring Nam Joo-Hyuk and Bae Suzy. Megan explains why Nam Do San resonated with her so much, and we discuss why we found Good Boy's story arc to be satisfying, while recognizing there are many who don't agree. Get into it with us!Kpop Rec:Good-bye Baby by Miss ABook rec:The Court series by Sarah J. Maas
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2021-11-171h 16AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesAll About Kissing in KdramasWe are excited to welcome our guest Corinne from Love. Sex. Literature Podcast as we explore our favorite kiss scenes in Kdramas, our favorite actors who know how to make a great on-screen lip-lock, and everything in between.
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2021-11-101h 17AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSecond Male Lead SOS: Edition 2.0Afternoona Delight is back with another installment of our Second Male Lead SOS because our poor, lovelorn SMLs deserve their own happily ever afters. Naturally, we heeded the call and--we wrote them! So sit back, relax, and listen as Gye Sun-woo (My Roommate is a Gumiho), Choi Young-do (Heirs/Inheritors), and Good Boy aka Han Ji-pyeong (Start-Up) all get their long overdue HEAs. K-pop Rec: "Sticker" by NCT 127
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2021-11-0347 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHalloween Special: Zombie DetectiveIn our first Halloween special, we discuss the 2020 mystery drama Zombie Detective, starring Choi Jin-hyuk as the hottest zombie we've ever seen. This episode goes a little off the rails, so stick with us and go along for the ride. (As always, it's Lia's fault.)Kpop Rec:Bad Love by Key
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2021-10-2749 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesInto the Ring Deep DiveWe discuss why the 2020 Kdrama Into the Ring is a hidden gem with a fantastic beta hero and an alpha heroine. We explain why this drama is about so much more than small-town politics and get into our favorite scenes as well as why Koo Se-Ra's hair is its own character.Kpop rec:Deja Vu by AteezBook rec with a beto hero:A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert
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2021-10-2054 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesWhat's Wrong with Secretary Kim Deep DiveSecretary Kim gave us incredibly chemistry, Park Seo Joon as a narcissistic but damaged chaebol, and Park Min Young as a capable secretary with unlimited pencil skirts. We get into all the sexual tension, crazy backstory, and humor of this 2018 drama.Kpop Rec:Thrill Ride by The BoyzRomance book rec with a untouchable CEO:Into My Arms by Lia Riley
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2021-10-131h 13AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSquid Game Understands the AssignmentSquid Game. Everyone and their pet cat is talking about this drama that’s taking the world—and TikTok by storm. So what is it? Over-hyped horror? Compelling capitalism cautionary tale? We dig into how the creator worked to bring this story to the small screen for almost a decade, how it adheres to horror conventions and why it’s breaking out stars left and right. We never want to play tug of war again but will take more Wi Ha-joon any dystopian day! Kpop Rec:Bling Bling by IKON
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2021-10-061h 24AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesI Have Questions...Over the course of our Kdrama watching, we have made a list of references that we want to understand better, so we dedicated an episode to a little research! We give some background info on soju tents, bank books, the Go game, as well as some questions asked by listeners. We turn the lens on ourselves as well and highlight some very American things that make other countries scratch their heads. Kpop rec:Thunderous by Stray KidsRomance book rec that makes us have questions:Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
2021-09-291h 12AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMidnight Runners and Kang Ha Neul's Big StickThe 2017 action film Midnight Runners has everything we love about buddy cop movies: Action, comedy, some sweaty abs, and big sticks. We dive into what made it fun, talk about how there are some important underlying lessons, and discuss why we'd watch the duo of Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul in just about anything.Kpop rec:What Type of X by JessiRomance book abut law enforcement:Something About You by Julie James
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2021-09-2256 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMove to Heaven Deep DiveWe deep dive into Move to Heaven, a short drama about trauma cleaners packed with emotional punch... and real punches. We get a little personal in this one, discussing all things death in a candid way. Get into it with us!Kpop rec:Loser=Lover by TXTBook Rec about death:Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty
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2021-09-151h 15AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesLawless Lawyer: Rise of the Toe SocksWe deep dive into Lawless Lawyer, where Lee Joon Gi kicks some major butt, and Ahn Oh Ju gives us feelings we were not ready for -- him and his toe socks. We explain why the real chemistry of this drama was between the hero and the villain. Get into all the revenge plot goodness with us!Kpop Rec:Paint Me Naked by TenRomance book rec with a lawyer:Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher
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2021-09-081h 03AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesThe Episode 11 Climax PhenomenonIt might not be an official THING, but in our extensive, very fun research, we have determined MAJOR STUFF happens in Episode 11 of most dramas. Amy and Megan break it down. Check timestamps for spoilers!Kpop Rec:Psycho by Red VelvetThe King Eternal Monarch spoilers:14:00-15:48 is the ep. 11 scene.15:59-16:15 is the ending of the drama spoilerHealer Spoilers:18:30-18:39 Spoiler for childhood connection between Healer and Young Shin.19:56-21:45 Full movie date spoilerFlower of Evil Spoilers:24:48-28:24Lawless Lawyer...
2021-09-0152 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesI Ship ItWe discuss (relation)ships we are sailing on, ships we want to sail on, and our thoughts on fandoms. We make up some inter-drama character mashups that we'd love to see!Kpop Rec:Hello Bitches by CLRomance Fandom Rec:Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
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2021-08-2555 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesFirst Episode Watch: Love it or Leave itWe watch the first episodes of three dramas: Doom At Your Service, My Roommate is a Gumiho, and Reply 1997, and then discuss whether we were hooked or not. We also riff on what makes a great first episode for us, and some dramas that have stood out for us with amazing openings. Kpop Rec:Bad Alive by WayVRomance recs that hooked us from page one:The Night Tiger by Yangsze ChooJellicoe Road by Melina MarchettaHeroine Complex by Sara Kuhn
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2021-08-1852 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesPretty When He CriesK-drama heroes cry, from Lee Joon Gi, to Yoo Seung Ho to Hyun Bin, and frankly... we're into it. We chat up our favorite crying scenes and discuss who is the prettiest when he's shedding some tears. K-skincare Rec:Tomato Jelly Tint LipBook that made us cry:One Day by David Nicholls
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2021-08-1148 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesFlower of Evil: Lee Joon Gi can EMOTETurns out we love murder in our K-dramas, especially when Lee Joon Gi is the hero. Get into all the twists, turns, and yes--romance--with us as we deep dive into Flower of Evil, an AfterNoona Delight favorite. K-merch Rec:TheGardenOfEden on Tee PublicRomace book rec with Amnesia:The River Leith by Leta Blake
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2021-08-0453 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMarry, Mate, Murder: Kdrama Hero EditionLia completes a Mr. Sunshine hero trifecta, Amy surprises us with her Lee Minho choices, and Megan talks about how Ko Dong Man would absolutely go downtown... well. Get all the details on which kdrama heroes we would marry, mate, and murder.Kpop rec:Love Scenario by IKONRomance book rec with a hero we would marry:Joe Callahan from At Peace by Kristen Ashley
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2021-07-281h 03AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesFight For My Way: Off the Charts ChemistryPark Seo Joon and Kim Ji Won kiss each others' boo boos and we loved every minute of it. Find out why we think Ko Dong Man is a beta hero and also why this drama nails the friends to lovers trope. K-pop rec:Make a Wish by NCT URomance book rec with an MMA hero:Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille
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2021-07-2151 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesCoffee Prince: Gong Yoo and His TowelGong Yoo makes drying his ankles sexy. Yoon Eun Hye as Eun Chan steals our hearts. And honorable mention to butter voice Han Sung. Join us as we deep dive Coffee Prince, a 2007 K-drama that feels ahead of its time.K-skincare rec:Nature Essence Bulgarian Rose EssenceRomance book rec with non-binary MC:Every Day by David Levithan
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2021-07-1459 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesImaginary Cat: A Drama For Cat LoversAmy and Megan go full crazy cat lady while watching Imaginary Cat, a drama starring another cat lover--Yoo Sueng Hoo. We talk about why this drama hit us in the feels and why it's perfect for cat people.K-merch rec: Universal Yums
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2021-07-0757 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesStrangers From Hell and Creeptastic Lee Dong WookEveryone is sweaty. The eggs are bloody. The meat is raw. And Eden Residence is Hell. Listen as Lia and Megan discuss the 2019 drama Strangers From Hell where Lee Dong Wook plays a creeptastic (and also hot) cannibalistic serial killer. Also, Megan makes up a new term: Horror Edging.K-pop rec:Gambler by Monsta XRomance rec with a psychopatchic hero:Run Posy Run by Cate C. Wells
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2021-06-301h 07AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesOur Favorite HeroinesWhat characteristics do we think make a great heroine? Spoiler: She's got to be complicated! We discuss the ladies we love from Into The Ring, Coffee Prince, and Misaeng. K-merch rec: Maxim coffee
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2021-06-2359 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSuspicious Partner Deep DiveWe discuss the 2017 K-drama Suspicious Partner and how there are multiple Ji Chang Wook hairstyles for every fan. We get spoiler-y as we fangirl over one of our favorite villains, and ick out over the product placement that had us gagging, and not in a good way. Was this a slam dunk drama for us? Listen to find out!K-skin rec of the week:Then I Met You Soothing Tea Cleansing GelRomantic Suspense book rec:Stacy Abrams writing as Selena Montgomery
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2021-06-161h 00AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesWhen the Camellia Blooms: Big Drone EnergyWe break down all the marinated crab eating, joker serial killing, Young Sik flirting goodness of When the Camellia Blooms, a drama that surprised all three of us and shot to the top of our favorites. Find out why we think the hero is a BALPHA and why we actually like to see heroines cry. This is our longest episode yet, so slip on your aviators, fire up that drone, and get into it with us.K-pop Rec:BrEAk It DoWn by BobbyK-Romance Rec: Male author writing romancePassion by Jude Morgan
2021-06-091h 19AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesBoys Over Flowers, Heirs, and Feminism We discuss the complicated feelings on Boys Over Flowers and how it relates to a common critique of romance books. Is it okay to like problematic content? We make the case that yes, it is, and how that is a feminist act. Yes, we're serious. Get into it with us!Romance book rec:
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2021-06-021h 03AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesThe Case for I Am Not A RobotWe give love to a criminally underrated drama that features one of the best romances we've ever seen. A human allergy? A life-like robot in friend mode? A terrible disguise? This drama shouldn't work but it does, and we break it down as only romance writers can.K-skincare rec:Benton Snail Bee Ultimate SerumK-romanc author rec:Jill Shalvis
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2021-05-261h 34AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMy Love From Another Star: Why Do Min Joon is a Boomer AlienWe deep dive into the classic K-drama My Love From Another Star. Take a shot every time we mention Kim Soo Hyun's pillow lips. We discuss how we wanted more alien world building, why Do Min Joon is absolutely a boomer alien done with Earth, and how we are totally into murder subplots with our romances.K-pop Rec:Mafia in the Morning by ItzyAlien Romance recs:The Drixonian Warrior series by Ella Maven (Megan's alter-ego)Aliens Among Us series by Tiffany RobertsCheck out our merch on Redbubble! h...
2021-05-191h 03AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesThe King: Eternal Monarch Deep Dive: Woo Do Hwan deserves the WorldWas The King: Eternal Monarch fantastic or a flop? We discuss why this Kdrama has our favorite scene of all time (hint: it involves a white horse), why Woo Do Hwan is a precious human who should be protected at all costs, and which plot holes bugged us the most (what was up with the red balloons?). Also try to say Manpasikjeok three times fast.K-merch rec:https://www.etsy.com/shop/AKoreanAddictMugTime Traveling Romance Book Recs:The Viking Wants Forever by Koko BrownThe Time Between...
2021-05-121h 14AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesFavorite Villains: Imugi Wants Your God BodThere's nothing better than a great Kdrama villain, from the toe-sock wearing gangster in LawLess Lawyer to creepy-eyed Intern Imugi in Tale of the Nine Tailed, we discuss what we think makes a great villain, our favorites, honorable mentions, and a few we didn't like so much. K-skincare Rec: Klairs Vitamin E MaskFavorite Villains book recs:Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat Cruel Beauty by Rosamund HodgeA Song of Fire and Ice series by George R. R. Martin (Jaime Lannister)
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2021-05-051h 16AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesRun On Deep DiveDid this quiet drama work for us? We discuss Run On, why the second lead romance gave us heart flutters, and why we felt subtitles didn't necessarily do this drama justice.Kpop rec: On the Ground by RoséQuiet Romance book recs:Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn SolomonTruly by Ruthie KnoxLiberating Lacey by Anne Calhoun
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2021-04-281h 04AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesA Delight Snack: Endings We Want to RewriteLoved a K-drama but felt it fell a little flat at the end? Yeah, so did we. In this short episode, we talk about three drama endings we wish we could change -- Fight For My Way, The King: Eternal Monarch, and Coffee Prince.
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2021-04-2333 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesSecond Male Lead SOS*Calling 119* "Yes, this is AfterNoona Delight and we'd like to report an emergency. These second male leads did not get their happily ever afters and our hearts are not okay." Good thing we are romance writers and this is kinda what we do. Listen as we plot out amazing romances for Nam Eun Gi from Her Private Life, Kim Shin Hyuk from She Was Pretty, and Lee Hee Kyung from My Love From the Star. Call us, Netflix.K-merch rec: Kdramagear.comK-romance rec where SML stole our hearts:The Spindle Cove Series by...
2021-04-211h 07AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHer Private Life Deep DiveA drama about fangirling? Can't relate since we didn't start a podcast just to fangirl over K-dramas or anything. *Ahem* Anyway, join us as we dive into Her Private Life where we discuss the ultimate woke male lead Ryan Gold, our own fangirl moments, and why we needed 100% more Eun Gi sad slow-mo showers.Kpop Rec of the Week:I'm the One by AteezOur Romance Book recs that make us fangirl:Words in Deep Blue by Cath CrowleyFlowers From The Storm by Laura KinsaleSweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley
2021-04-141h 13AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMr Queen Deep DiveIs Mr. Queen a romance? We have our first major disagreement of the podcast, but don't worry we aren't breaking up. We discuss body swaps, what we love or don't love about historicals, and why we all fell for Na In Woo as Sad Cousin Byeong In. K-merch rec:Christine Change: Illustrator on EtsyHistorical Romance book recs:Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie LeeLea: The Spymaster’s Lady by Joanna BourneThe Dark Lord by Kathryn Le Veque*This podcast was recorded before the...
2021-04-071h 13AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHealer Deep Dive (Part 2): The Tale of Elder's MoleWho was the biggest villain of Healer: Elder, Moon Sik, or... Elder's Mole? (If you know, you know.) We talk about how Moon Ho was total eye candy and why Young Shin is such a fantastic heroine. Also, is Healer rewatch worthy?K-skin care rec:Dermal mask packsRomance book recs: Favorite New Adult novelsFangirl by Rainbow RowellThe Bronze Horseman Paullina SimonsThe Edge of Never by JA Redmerski
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2021-03-311h 10AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesA Delight Snack: AntiqueA sweets-hating cake shop owner, an ex-boxer, a star baker, and a bumbling bodyguard. What do you get? The South Korean remake of Antique, a movie we all had mixed feelings about, but found intriguing nonetheless.
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2021-03-2930 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesHealer Deep Dive (Part 1)Parkour montages, white sheets, and the best bumbling intern around: Why Healer is a 5-star drama. We get into everything from Healer's many disguises, to that epic elevator save, and the best blindfolded kisses. Kpop rec:Beautiful Beautiful by ONFRomance book rec: Hero who goes all in on his love interest:The AI Who Loved Me by Alyssa ColeSleepless Over You By Sydney SmythProtecting What's His by Tessa Bailey
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2021-03-241h 03AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesA Delight Snack: Color RushWe discuss the short series Color Rush, which features an interesting premise, a lesson on the color wheel, and a Grandpa Kid we could have used in 100% more scenes. Also, Megan completes our first Build-Your-Own-Kdrama game and the results are wild.
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2021-03-2231 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesTrain To Busan: Seok Woo and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.We take a quick detour from romance and go all out in a deep dive of the hit Korean zombie movie, Train to Busan, starring Gong Yoo. The movie might be serious, but we are not, discussing all things from Nicholas Cage, to why Megan is always prepared for zombie apocalypses with comfortable shoes, to how zombies might eat us like a corn cob. Lia questions why we are all friends, and we can't blame her. Get into all the brain-bashing gore and Gong Yoo fatherhood angst with us. K-merch rec of the week:Mochimisu.com
2021-03-171h 13AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesA Delight Snack: Favorite ClichesDrunken love confession? Back hug? Piggy-back ride? We discuss our favorite and least favorite K-drama cliches. Also, we start a new Build-Your-Own-Kdrama game. It involves a 100-year-old sorcerer and a corgi. Seriously. Listen to find out!
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2021-03-1626 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesIt's Okay Not To Be Okay Deep DiveThe Show of Emotional Wounds. We get real about mental health issues in relation to this thought-provoking series. We also discuss the best brotherhood of k-drama, the greatness of Moon Young's wardrobe, and wonder what is up with the deer in South Korea?K-skincare rec of the week: Laniege Sleep MaskRomance recs with great kissing scenes:Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie PerkinsThe Story Guy by Mary Ann RiversLast Hit by Jen Frederick and Jessica Clare
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2021-03-101h 30AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives9 WTFs and 9 Yes's about Tale of the Nine TailedA sassy fox, a centuries-old demon turned intern, and an epic brother grudge make for a wild ride of a show that left us with plenty of questions as well as things we loved. Get into it with us! We want to know what the deal was with the imugi eggs, why Lee Dong Wook's sex neck vein didn't get its own billing, how we see Lee Rang as another Steven Harrington, and who the heck raised Ji Ah? Kpop rec of the week:I'm Not Cool by HyunaRomance horror recs:Anna D...
2021-03-031h 26AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesA Delight Snack: What's the Beef?Do K-dramas make you hungry? We talk about how our favorite shows have us craving beef bulgogi, fried chicken with beer, and a piping hot Americano.
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2021-03-0118 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesGoblin Deep Dive (Part 2)We continue our Goblin deep dive and discuss why the secondary romance (and Lee Dong Wook) stole the show, how we don't want to be stink bugs in our next lives, and debate whether we would drink the Grim Reaper's tea.K-Merch rec of the week:MaviJane on RedbubbleBromance romance book recs:Infernal Devices series by Cassandra ClareLover Revealed by JR WardCourt of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
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2021-02-241h 02AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesGoblin Deep Dive (Part 1)Join us as we delve into the popular Korean Drama Guardian, The Lonely and Great God. In the midst of our fangirling, we discuss Lia’s horse phobia, the hunch that Kim Shin shops at Eileen Fisher, and that the secret to happy immortality might just be more hobbies.K-skincare rec of the week:Acwell Licorice ph balancing cleansing tonerRomance recs in Goblin's genre:The Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterDark Lover by JR WardThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
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2021-02-1747 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesA Delight Snack: Ratings and ReviewsLearn about our incredibly rigorous rating system (or not), why we might disagree on dramas but never want to yuck anyone’s yum, and how we experience the review process as authors. You can find host ratings for K-dramas on our Instagram account: @afternoonadelightpodcastFive star romance novel recs:Work For It by Talia HibbertGlitterland by Alexis HallThe Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
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2021-02-1523 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesAppropriation vs. AppreciationWhat is the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation? Since we are three white American romance writers doing a show centered on exploring Korean dramas, this feels like an important topic to address early on.Our intent with this podcast is to honor and celebrate the craft that goes into Kdrama and the fun ways writers play with romance tropes in particular, without inadvertently diminishing Korean people or relegating them into stereotypes. We discuss definitions of appropriation and appreciation, share how we are trying to connect with culture in ways like language studies and history, things...
2021-02-1048 minAfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesA Delight Snack: Wounded heroesA snack-size episode about our current obsession: Wounded heroes and heroines nursing them back to health (inspired by our current buddy watch, Tale of the Nine Tailed). Megan and Amy discuss why they love this plot line that's common in Korean dramas and Lia explains why this isn't her jam, but she's all for inner angsty pain. Does that count? We talk about our favorite wounded hero scenes in K-dramas as well as in our own books.Wounded hero romance book recs:Garrick by Theresa BeachmanLosing it by Cora CarmackShadowheart by Laura...
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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesCrash Landing on You Deep Dive (Part 2)Join Amy, Lia, and Megan as we continue to explore our gateway Kdrama romance Crash Landing on You. On today's pod we'll be taking a closer look at the drama's second romantic leads--con-artist Gu Seong-Joon (played by Kim Jun-Hyun) and Pyongyang socialite, Seo Dan (played by Seo Ji-hye). Topics include: Seo Dan--In Defense of an Unlikeable Woman, Gu Seung-Joon's fate, and of course the scene-stealing North Korean soldiers and village ajummas. Also, real talk? This show gave us some serious food cravings. So grab your paraglider, look out for tornados, and come along for the ride.B...
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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesCrash Landing on You Deep Dive (Part 1)On this episode, we discuss why Crash Landing on You (available on Netflix) is the perfect gateway Kdrama to hook new fans and give seasoned ones something to appreciate. Topics include: Is Captain Ri (played by Hyun Bin) the perfect alpha? What’s the difference between a character who is an alpha and one who is an alphahole? Why is Yoon Se-Ri (played by Son Ye-jin) a boss in every sense of the word? How can we appreciate Se-Ri’s arc from a feminist perspective?And the all important—who wore it better, Captain Ri in his North Korean...
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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep DivesMeet your Unnis!K-Dramas are the self-care balm to our quarantined souls. Whether binging or savoring, we fangirl over plots and performances, writers and actors, which are all part of South Korea's booming entertainment industry. Get to know us, what we love about writing and romance, and how that translates to why we love and appreciate K-Dramas. Romance Book recommendations for those new to romance:Beach Ready by Emily HenryTo All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny HanBad Neighbor by Molly O'KeefeK-pop rec:Back Door by Stray Kids
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