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Black Girl Seoul
Black Girl Seoul's New 2025 Theme Song
Yes, we have a new theme song for 2025. It's short, sweet, and a bop. Enjoy the lyrics below: Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul We’re bringing the heat, So pull up a seat! Black women with a podcast, We bring laughs, plots, and beats Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul Black Girl Seoul Hungry for dramas? We binge ‘til dawn, Thirsty for K-po...
2025-04-14
01 min
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning the BGS Vault: The King Eternal Monarch
We recorded this episode in 2020 and who knows why we never dropped it, but here it is! It's a pretty raw episode with very little editing, but filled with our trademark laughs and silliness. Enjoy!
2025-04-13
57 min
Black Girl Seoul
Happy New Year 2025! What We're Watching Episode for January!
Happy New Year! "It's been a long time since I left you without a dope" podcast to listen to! In this episode we discuss the following series that we've been watching and what Song Rae brings from the Kpop world so enjoy: Jinny's Kitchen (Season 2), Three Musketeers, Brewing Love, Family by Choice ("Go Ahead," Chinese version), When the Phone Rings, When the Stars Gossip, Windy Mi Poong (aka Blow Breeze), Aoshima-Kun is a Bully, Flourished Peony, Guardians of the Dafeng, Love Scout, The Reason We Fall in Love, Motel California, Squid Game (Season 2), Melo Movie, and Song Rae's K-pop...
2025-02-02
1h 43
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning the BGS Vault: Things We Don't Like About Asian Television
In a new twist, BGS discusses all the things we DON'T like about Asian series as it relates to show endings, tropes, main characters, specific series, and the actors in them. Let us know if you agree with our lists and what you'd add if you could. Enjoy!
2024-10-21
1h 09
Black Girl Seoul
Mixed Bag Episode - Part 3
Black Girl Seoul mixes it up with this mixed bag of shows and topics that include: Part 1 - Romance in the House and DNA Lover Part 2 - Serendipity's Embrace and Love Next Door Part 3 - Boy Love dramas including Taecyeon's show, Soul Mate; Taeil of NCT and his SA Case. We look forward to your comments.
2024-09-09
26 min
Black Girl Seoul
Mixed Bag Episode - Part 2
Black Girl Seoul mixes it up with this mixed bag of shows and topics that include: Part 1 - Romance in the House and DNA Lover Part 2 - Serendipity's Embrace and Love Next Door Part 3 - Boy Love dramas including Taecyeon's show, Soul Mate; Taeil of NCT and his SA Case. We look forward to your comments.
2024-09-09
30 min
Black Girl Seoul
Mixed Bag Episode - Part 1
Black Girl Seoul mixes it up with this mixed bag of shows and topics that include: Part 1 - Romance in the House and DNA Lover Part 2 - Serendipity's Embrace and Love Next Door Part 3 - Boy Love dramas including Taecyeon's show, Soul Mate; Taeil of NCT and his SA Case. We look forward to your comments.
2024-09-09
31 min
Black Girl Seoul
What We're Watching (July 2024) - Part 2
Something Else and Song Rae discuss dramas, spoil a few plots, and always have a good time! The live action series and anime discussed are below: Miss Night and Day; The Auditors; The Fiery Priest; Midnight Romance in Hagwon; Blue Eye Samurai; Yasuke; and an honorable mention for Rapman's British series, Supacell.
2024-07-28
48 min
Black Girl Seoul
What We're Watching (July 2024) - Part 1
Something Else and Song Rae discuss dramas, spoil a few plots, and always have a good time! The live action series and anime discussed are below: Atypical Romance; Lovely Runner; My ID is Gangnam Beauty; Dare to Love Me; Frankly Speaking; No Gain, No Love; Serendipity's Embrace; Spice and Wolf; The Apothecary Diaries; 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy; Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady With the Lamp; As Beautiful As You; Miss Night and Day; The Auditors; The Fiery Priest; Midnight Romance in Hagwon.
2024-07-15
42 min
Black Girl Seoul
The Atypical Family
Something Else and Song Rae discuss the Netflix Kdrama, The Atypical Family. It's so good it will make you want to knock out your mama, fly in the sky, and go back in time just so you can watch it again! Those who've watch this series should get the joke.
2024-06-09
1h 09
Black Girl Seoul
Lovely Runner - Post Show Wrap Up (Part 2)
Black Girl Seoul wraps up the hot show, Lovely Runner on Viki.com. They offer final ratings, final observations, and discuss the next show they plan to discuss with you loyal listeners!
2024-05-27
1h 00
Black Girl Seoul
Lovely Runner - Mid Series Show (Part 1)
Joanna B. joins Black Girl Seoul as they passionately discuss the hot show, Lovely Runner on Viki.com. We've got questions, wild theories, and a lot of hopes for the show. Listen to us then tell us your thoughts!
2024-05-10
1h 09
Black Girl Seoul
Queen of Tears - Part 1
Black Girl Seoul discusses the Netflix drama, Queen of Tears, in two parts. Part one is an overall review and discussion of episodes 13 and 14. Part two will cover a deeper dive into the details of the characters and our favorite highlights, as well as how well the show ended. Join us!
2024-04-24
1h 11
Black Girl Seoul
Gyeongseong Creature - Episode 4
This episode is about saviors and who is worthy of being saved. Natasha, Song Rae, Janell, and Something Else side eye side chicks and chat about the champions in this episode. Enjoy!
2024-04-08
47 min
Black Girl Seoul
Gyeongseong Creature - Episode 3
Natasha and Janell join Black Girl Seoul as we discuss episode 3 of Gyeongseong Creature. Topics include how real the scientific experimentation is compared to medical history, bullying in the workplace, character discussions, the Scooby Gang in Tragic Hospital, and "Marry My Husband."
2024-04-01
1h 00
Black Girl Seoul
Gyeongseong Creature - Episode 2
Join not only Something Else and Song Rae, but their friends Natasha and Janell as they discuss episode 2 of the Netflix series, Gyeongseong Creature. Topics include: a closer look at the characters and the actors playing them; what we'd do if we were the Japanese soldiers and the Korean prisoners; similarities to The Great Gatsby, Devil in a Blue Dress, and The Elephant Man; and many more topics. Be sure to tell us what you think on our social media and on our website. Thanks for listening!
2024-03-11
51 min
Black Girl Seoul
Gyeongseong Creature - Episode 1
Join not only Something Else and Song Rae, but their friends Natasha and Janell as they discuss episode 1 of the Netflix series, Gyeongseong Creature. Be sure to tell us what you think on our social media and on our website. Thanks for listening!
2024-02-19
1h 00
Black Girl Seoul
Black Girl Seoul's 2024 Happy New Year Episode
Black Girl Seoul gives a Happy New Year 2024 welcome! Join us as we discuss the following: - Where we've been. - Our Kpop fandom. - We announce a Kpop intervention for Song Rae. - We announce the name of the first official drama that we'll be reviewing, episode by episode this year. - We mention LTNS and all the Kdramas and C-dramas we are watching. - We lightly compare the similar Kdramas "Marry My Husband" and "Perfect Marriage Revenge." - Find out who Song Rae wants to slap. - We lightly...
2024-02-05
43 min
Black Girl Seoul
XO, Kitty: The Kdrama Controversy
Black Girl Seoul discusses the controversy surrounding Netflix's XO, Kitty. Is it a Kdrama or isn't it? Was it a good watch or trite trash? Listen to them discuss this hot button, newsworthy topic! Haha!
2023-10-02
40 min
Black Girl Seoul
Jamal vs. Jamal
Laugh along with Black Girl Seoul as Song Rae discusses the Jamal vs. جمال debate. If you didn't know about NCT's Jaehyun and his nickname debate, then listen in!
2023-09-11
15 min
Black Girl Seoul
2023 Kdrama Review
Black Girl Seoul discusses the changes we've noticed in Kdrama this year. Other topics include: how Netflix is violating the "Prime Director" (Star Trek reference), gratuitous violence and nudity in Netflix storytelling, missing that Korean cultural juice, the global domination of Netflix, how Netflix's Minyoung Kim is a beast, underestimated American audiences, how each Asian countries' dramas are different, Leonardo DiCaprio in Kdramas, the American actors/writers' strike, Hollywood thievery, and that time Blockbuster bullied Netflix.
2023-08-27
47 min
Black Girl Seoul
KPop Khronicals Exclusive: Episode 5 - Hot KPOP (Part 2)
This is part 2 of Episode 5 of KPop Khronicals. Something Else joins Song Rae in this heated KPop Khronicals episode about sexy, hot KPop! We discuss Jung Kook's Seven, Kard's ICKY, EXO's Cream Soda, NCT Dream's Poison, and NCT DJJ's Dive. We hope you enjoy the first and second parts of this episode.
2023-08-07
23 min
Black Girl Seoul
KPop Khronicals Exclusive: Episode 5 - Hot KPOP (Part 1)
Something Else joins Song Rae in this heated KPop Khronicals episode about sexy, hot KPop! We discuss Jung Kook's Seven, Kard's ICKY, EXO's Cream Soda, NCT Dream's Poison, and NCT DJJ's Dive. Join is for Part 1 of this two part episode!
2023-07-24
23 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Kpop Khronicles (Episode 4) - Keeping Up With 2PM
Song Rae discusses the latest news from KPOP group, 2PM. Yes, she's fangirling out, but she's also dropping great info, gossip, and news. Not a 2PM fan? Listen to this episode and you might become one!
2023-07-09
20 min
Black Girl Seoul
Bloodhounds
Song Rae and Something Else discuss two magical dudes beating azz on the Netflix show, Bloodhounds. Join us!
2023-06-24
58 min
Black Girl Seoul
Ramyun and Chill
Listen to Black Girl Seoul discuss the REALITY SHOW* "Ramyun and Chill." We are just as saucy and hilarious in this episode as we usually are. Enjoy. *Song Rae says that it's okay to call this one a reality show instead of a variety show.
2023-06-12
52 min
Black Girl Seoul
Beat Coin (aka HK Coin)
Black Girl Seoul discusses the variety show, Beat Coin (aka HK Coin), starring Hong Jin Kyung, Kim Sook, Jo Se Ho, Joo Woo Jae, and Jang Woo Young. Aside from listening to Song Rae give her review and rating of this series you'll learn the following: the difference between American reality shows and South Korean variety shows; learn more about spa amenities. Enjoy!
2023-05-21
25 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Kpop Khronicles - Episode 2
Song Rae is a newly minted KPOP fan, and like everything else she enjoys she's leaning in, tipping over, and falling into the addiction. Join her as she discusses her favorite groups and singers. You can also find a companion blog post on our website here. And she's also create a playlist here. If you are interested in Part 1 then check out her blog post, Tales of a FanGurl. If you are new to KPOP, feel a little intimidated by the number of members and the many groups then tag along with Song Rae as she learns about KPOP...
2023-05-09
24 min
Black Girl Seoul
The Glory: The Characters
Join Something Else and Song Rae as they discuss the main characters in the hit Netflix show, The Glory. Does your favorite (or most hated) character match theirs? Listen as they talk about Queen Bully, The Creeper, Colorblind, Plastic Surgeon, Thirst Trap and more.
2023-04-21
1h 11
Black Girl Seoul
Big Bet
Of course Black Girl Seoul talks about Disney's Big Bet on Hulu, but also Yoo Ah-In, NCT, Disney, and our fav, Kocowa. Enjoy!
2023-04-02
52 min
Black Girl Seoul
Single’s Inferno
Black Girl Seoul discusses the variety series, Single's Inferno. Topics discussed include the following: the hosts Lee Da Hee, Cho Kyu Hyun, Jung Han Hae, and Hong Jin Kyung; another variety show, Peak Time; the Kdrama, Love is for Suckers; the delusion of reality/variety shows, and more!
2023-03-12
44 min
Black Girl Seoul
Crash Course in Romance: An Almost Mid-series Discussion
We wanted to gab about Netflix's Crash Course in Romance. We like the cast, are confused by the killeration, and hope that it gives us the satisfying romance that it promises. Listen, enjoy, comment!
2023-02-26
31 min
Black Girl Seoul
Island
Yes, this episode is supposed to be about the show, Island, but you know how we do; we talked about this series, a couple of other ones, complained about streaming apps, and lusted after folks with big, flaming swords. Listen and enjoy!
2023-02-13
54 min
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning the BGS Vault: We go to Law School!
We discuss our love/hate relationship with the Netflix Kdrama, Law School. Other topics include how Netflix disrespects us, and whether Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) is the Korean version of a nighttime Tyler Perry soap opera. Listen and enjoy!
2023-01-30
59 min
Black Girl Seoul
A Kdrama Collabo: Alchemy of Souls (Part 2) and Reborn Rich
This episode is juicy and packed, yall! It's Black Girl Seoul, it's Kdrama Support Group, and a bunch of treasured speakers who added to this great conversation about Reborn Rich, Alchemy of Souls (Part 2) and how real we get about these crazy characters and plot lines. Some of us felt disrespected, yall. Find out why! A special thanks to the following speakers (and any listeners we missed): Folashade (@folashadeBidemi) MyOhMy (@DaisiesOh) KDrama Gear Plus (@KDramaGear)
2023-01-09
2h 11
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - Alchemy of Souls (Part 2)
Black Girl Seoul discusses Something Else's confusion and frustration with part 2 of this series. Topics we discuss include why the characters are so confusing, "Silver Haired Fox" vs. "Mr. Frost," the Hong Sisters, how this show has taken us into Bizzaro World, and office politics. Join us!
2022-12-19
39 min
Black Girl Seoul
Reborn Rich (Mid-show Review)
Something Else and Song Rae discuss the hit Viki show, Reborn Rich, starring Song Joong Ki, Lee Sung Min, and Shin Hyun Bin. Listen as we discuss the scheduling of the show, how the holidays are affecting our Kdrama addiction, and all the lovely dysfunction that comes with this revenge, fantasy drama.
2022-12-05
41 min
Black Girl Seoul
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Song Rae and Something Else discuss this popular, much beloved show, as well as other topics like Disney (again).
2022-11-14
47 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - Black Girl Seoul’s October Watch List
Song Rae and Something Else discuss what they are currently watching. Please forgive the poor audio; we really were on our phones. LOL The shows we discuss included the following: Love Between Fairy and Devil, Blind, Love in Contract, Seasons of Blossom, If You Wish Upon Me, The Law Cafe, Young Actor's Retreat, Little Women, A Dream of Splendor, Master in the House, Go Ahead, Good Job, Sleepeer Hit!, Simmer Down, and Three Bold Siblings.
2022-10-17
1h 40
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning the BGS Vault: Alice in Borderland
Song Rae and Something Else are joined by returning guest, Prince of Egypt, to discuss the 2020 Japanese horror series, Alice in Borderland. We figured that this episode would whet your appetite for the upcoming December 2022 release of a second season. Even if horror isn't your thing, join us for the laughs (you wouldn't imagine that we'd find things to laugh about in a horror show, huh?)
2022-09-26
1h 07
Black Girl Seoul
Seoul Vibe
This episode includes a review of the Netflix action movie, Seoul Vibe, followed by our play-by-play audio of Black Girl Seoul's comments while we watched it. We frequently interrupt the movie to comment and discuss what we are watching. Among the things we discussed: Twinkies, Korean history, pimp moves, 1980s aesthetics, whether Yoo Ah In and Go Kyung Pyo are attractive in this movie, and what about the film doesn't make sense. Enjoy!
2022-09-12
39 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - Today’s Webtoon (Episodes 1 thru 8)
Black Girl Seoul has a quick Saturday morning phone call to discuss our complaints about the Viki.com drama, "Today's Webtoon." Mind you, we are only up to episode 8, so look out for another call once the show is over. We also discussed the following shows: Go Ahead, Prison Playbook, On the Verge of Insanity, Eve, Why Her, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, and Sleepeeer Hit! (Japanese version of Today's Webtoon). As always, tell us what you think!
2022-08-29
44 min
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning the BGS Vault: The Blerd Explorer Interview
This is one of our better episodes that got lost in the vault. Listen to our interview with the Blerd Explorer (aka Phil, @theblerdexplorer) about his book, The Black Traveler's Guide to Daegu, South Korea. It's chock full of helpful information and insights about his life in South Korea, and first-hand accounts from a self-professed Black traveler, gamer, foodie, and all around blerd (Black + nerd). Maybe you've read one of his travel guides (buy them at Amazon.com), or you've watched his hilarious TikTok videos. But this week we plan to mention him and his books often because they a...
2022-08-15
1h 02
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning the BGS Vault - Black Guys on Squid Game
We told you that we have a vault of good episodes that we have just never published. This is one of them. This conversation with Yella, Cedric, Moses, Drake (of @EverythangCulture) was raw, honest, and uncut as we asked them about the Netflix drama, Squid Game, and home the themes resonated with them as Black men in America. Enjoy!
2022-07-18
1h 45
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Profile - Lee Jun-Ho (KPOP Khronicals Part 1)
Join us as we celebrate Lee Jun Ho and listen to Song Rae discuss the trials, tribulations, and joys of being a fan of Lee Jun Ho and 2 PM. Also check out Song Rae's companion blog post about Lee Jun-Ho.
2022-05-30
56 min
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode 8
Black Girl Seoul and Natasha discuss this final episode of season 1 (season 2 has been confirmed!). Join us as we discuss the following topics: loveable Noa; Koh Hansu is a bad baby's daddy; Bad blood; more departures from the book; how to solve a problem like Hana; exploring our living histories and more. Also, we'd like to thank Natasha and all the listeners who joined us while we recorded. We appreciate you!
2022-05-16
1h 13
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode 7
BGS and Natsha discuss #PachinkoEpi7. It should be called "All About Ko Hansu." Other topics include: #LeeMinHo's (bad?) acting; #LeeMinHo on dubs; simpin' and other natural disasters; more diviations from the book; and the struggling streaming sites #Netflix, #Viki, and #Disney.
2022-05-08
1h 01
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode 6
Black Girl Seoul (with special guest Natasha) discuss Episode 6 of #Pachinko. Topics include: When men are treated like dogs; The redemption of Pearl and Yoseb; Hana Hate and how kicking it with her will get you kicked out of Japan; Solomon's balls; Young Korean Hotep drops bombs; Under-society dwellers; Thirst Buckets for Lee Min-Ho
2022-05-01
1h 39
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode 5
Song Rae, Something Else, and Natasha discuss the relationship between the two sisters-in-law, how you might not be able to ever really go home, and Lee Min-Ho's...swagger! Enjoy!
2022-04-24
44 min
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode 4
Song Rae, Something Else, and special guest, Natasha, discuss episode 4 of the Apple+ series, Pachinko. Join us as we discuss ornery grandmas, the colors red and blue, why some of us don't go home, and fine men on pillows.
2022-04-17
54 min
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode 3
Song Rae, Something Else, and Natasha fuss and fight over f-boys, saints, and all the other characters in between. Join us!
2022-04-10
50 min
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode2
Something Else, Song Rae, and their special guest, Natasha, discuss episode two of the new Apple TV+ show, "Pachinko." Join them as they delve into the how Lee Min-Ho might be Natasha's gateway drug into Kdramas, Aladdin, and how wrong we totally get the blood type discussion as it relates to Japanese culture. Please listen then comment and follow up for next week's episode.
2022-04-03
1h 07
Black Girl Seoul
Pachinko - Episode 1
Something Else, Song Rae, and their special guest, Natasha, discuss episode one the new Apple TV+ show, "Pachinko." Join them as they delve into the characters, identity politics, and everything they don't know about Korean/Japanese history.
2022-03-27
34 min
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning the BGS Vault - Parasite
In this episode Song Rae and Something Else discuss the highly lauded, award winning South Korean film, "Parasite." Join us as we discuss murder, classism, and roaches.
2022-02-25
1h 04
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Clubhouse - The Red Sleeve
Something Else and Song Rae recorded this episode on Clubhouse. Join us as we discuss the historical Korean drama, The Red Sleeve, including the following topics: BDSM Pedophilia Women's roles and agency The Fairy Gangsters Belle of the Joseon Court "Punish me! Punish me!" What is a concubine? Women using women to get ahead Pink Polka Dots popped off and got punked Library of fine men
2022-01-28
1h 29
Black Girl Seoul
Cleaning The BGS Vault: School Nurse Files and 25 More!
Happy New Year, everyone! Our resolution for this year to drop all the recordings we never actually published previously. We are cleaning the BGS vault! In this episode we primarily discuss School Nurse Files and then breeze over 25 additional shows. Yes, that's right, TWENTY-FIVE!!!! Below are a few of the those shows. Enjoy! Lie After Lie Do You Like Brahms? Weightlifting Fairy The Ganster's Daughter Café Kilimanjaro Dating in the Kitchen Melo is my Nature To All the Guys Who Loved Me - Old chick tripping Alice - Another old chi...
2022-01-08
57 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - My Name
Song Rae is tickled that Something Else is absolutely peeved by "My Name," currently playing on Netflix. Listen to them list the ways that each love or hate the show.
2021-12-17
43 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - Lovers of the Red Sky
Song Rae and Something Else have a difference of opinion regarding this series. We don't box it out, but we do laugh it out! Listen then give us your opinion.
2021-11-26
23 min
Black Girl Seoul
Is it a good idea for CW and Netflix to remake Kdramas?
CW and Netflix are remaking the popular Kdramas "Crash Landing on You" and "W: Two Worlds Apart," but we are in our feelings about it! After shouting out Twitter friend, Carolyn Hinds, we are breaking down our angst over these developments. Join us and share your thoughts.
2021-11-09
54 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - Kim Seon Ho Abortion Scandal
Black Girl Seoul posted a whole phone call wondering about Actor K and the abortion rumors. We discussed gender roles and media pressure. AND THEN KIM SEON HO ADMITTED THAT HE WAS ACTOR K!!!!! So what you'll now here is us reeling for the admission and asking some of the same questions as before. Please comment and RESPECTFULLY discuss this issue with us.
2021-10-20
18 min
Black Girl Seoul
Space Sweepers!!!!
Korean sweepers of space, you say? Of course! Cute little girl who steals their hearts possibly? Of course! Yes, we are late dropping this one. Way late. But we make up for it with our enthusiasm for the film.
2021-10-16
40 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - The Ingenuity of the Househusband and Hometown Cha Cha Cha
We know what you are wondering and have the answers: Why you don't like "The ingenuity of the Househusband" even though you loved the anime version. Why your friends don't like "Hometown Cha Cha Cha." Why you are just hearing about "Yumi's Cells" for the first time. Why Something Else is kindly providing imagery of a man getting syrup poured over his body.
2021-09-20
1h 28
Black Girl Seoul
Nevertheless: Why Song Rae is Team Park Jae-eon! Say it ain't so!
Song Rae goes off and might be Team F*ckboy! Whaaat?! The characters in Nevertheless are driving her mad! Listen to the ladies discuss the show before watching the final episode. Things you learn: (1) F*ckboys might win, (2) Song Rae is all about what women want, and (3) Silly tricks are for Mashed Potato Boy.
2021-08-20
42 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - LOVE (ft. Marriage and Divorce) and The Devil Judge
Song Rae and Something Else chop it up as we spoil the heck out of LOVE (ft. Marriage and Divorce) and The Devil Judge. Things that you will learn: (1) Thirsty step-moms never win, (2) Kdramas with multiple seasons are stale like old saltine crackers at the bottom of your grandma's pocketbook, (3) we desperately want the Devil Judge to be a bi, poly Batman (he's already got his Robin and Catwoman after all).
2021-08-15
1h 23
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - Hospital Playlist and Nevertheless
Song Rae is beyond frustrated with at least one of the characters in both Hospital Playlist and Nevertheless. Something Else wasn't about to watch that mess so she's getting the low down from Song Rae. Listen along as we discuss fust-boys, what happens when your mama is in them streets, the problem with long distance relationships, and how society will mess up a chick's whole life off some itch scratching. Enjoy!
2021-07-25
1h 03
Black Girl Seoul
Why, Oh Master (aka Oh My LadyLord)? Why?!
Black Girl Seoul discusses went wrong with Oh Master (aka Oh My LadyLord) starring NaNa and Lee Min Ki. It’s a cohabitation/enemies-to-lovers romance gone wrong. Listen to Something Else cry real tears of frustration and babble in incredulity.
2021-06-25
30 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Phone Call - Penthouse 3 Racism?!
Damnit man, say it ain’t so? Is SBS in trouble again for racist caricatures in their shows? Listen to Song Rae and Something Else have a raw, uncut, off the cuff conversation about this topic.
2021-06-11
19 min
Black Girl Seoul
Sisyphus: The Myth (Episodes 5 - 8)
Join Song Rae and Something Else as we continue with Netflix's Sisyphus: The Myth, episodes 5 through 8. In this episode we discuss the characters' childhoods, their age differences, Asian women with guns, thirsty dudes with no chance, the fractured psyches of the show's characters, and how we each side-eye some of the show's logic.
2021-05-07
29 min
Black Girl Seoul
Sisyphus: The Myth (Episodes 1 - 4)
Join Song Rae and Something Else as we discuss the first episodes of Netflix's Sisyphus: The Myth. Starring Park Shin-hye, Cho Seung-woo, Chae Jong-hyup, Sung Dong-il, and Kim Byung-chul this action/thriller is chock full of great actors and a unique plot. Listen and then chat with us about it!
2021-04-23
1h 05
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Finally Drops Search: WWW
As much as we have referenced Search WWW it's crazy that only now we are dropping this episode. It was queued up but not released until now. This is one of our favorite shows and hopefully it's one of your also. Such a travesty, so please forgive us and enjoy!
2021-04-03
55 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Special Report: The Case for Cancelling Kim Ji Soo
Recently in the news it's been reported that Kim Ji Soo allegedly has a history of bullying and sexual assault. Black Girl Seoul discusses Ji Soo and fan response. Tune in then like and comment!
2021-03-04
29 min
Black Girl Seoul
Hammer to a Nail: The Japanese Drama "Age Harassment"
Black Girl Seoul reviews and ruminates over the issues that came up in the Japanese drama, "Age Harassment" starring Emi Takei. SHOUT OUT to Jessie from @CertifiedNoonas. She is mentioned in this episode.
2021-02-19
58 min
Black Girl Seoul
Black Girl Seoul Talks About Race
Black Girl Seoul is a podcast hosted by two African American women. Although the podcast's primary focus is on Asian TV and film, we never want to ignore the other facets of our lives, including our race. In this episode Something Else and Song Rae discuss racial identity, police brutality, our experiences with racism, and generational trauma.
2021-02-05
39 min
Black Girl Seoul
Happy New Year 2021 from Black Girl Seoul!!!
Happy New Year! Black Girl Seoul is back in 2021, ready to watch and discuss new dramas with you! We are thankful to be in this new year and to celebrate new beginnings with you!
2021-01-22
1h 01
Black Girl Seoul
Start-Up: Final Show Review
This is the third of three episodes about the drama, Start-Up, on Netflix. Here Black Girl Seoul critiques the show and gives a final rating. We discuss what we most enjoyed (and disliked) about the plot and characters. Listen to the episode and then tell us what you think!
2020-12-13
45 min
Black Girl Seoul
Start-Up: Mid-show Review
This is the second of three episodes about the drama, Start-Up, on Netflix. Here Black Girl Seoul discusses the characters, the plot, and the overall show so far. Listen to the show episode and then tell us what you think!
2020-11-29
16 min
Black Girl Seoul
Start-Up: Team Do San vs. Team Ji-Pyeong
This is the first of three episodes about the drama, Start-Up, on Netflix. Here Black Girl Seoul faces off about which male lead is the favorite and why. Listen to the short episode and then tell us what you think!
2020-11-15
17 min
Black Girl Seoul
No, No, No: The Sexual Abuse Innuendoes in "Alice" and "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol"
This is a BGS Snippet about sexual abuse innuendoes in "Alice" and "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol." Listen to this show and then tell us what you think. Please remember to follow, like, comment, and subscribe.
2020-11-01
17 min
Black Girl Seoul
"Well Off"With Woo Do-Hwan
Black Girl Seoul dedicates a show to the well known South Korean actor, Woo Do-Hwan, at Song Rae's behest. Something Else is along for the ride as Song Rae waxes poetic about all things Do-Hwan. If you are a fan of his looks, his talent, and his work then you want to listen to this episode and fan out with her.
2020-08-25
57 min
Black Girl Seoul
Off The Dome No. 1: Love and Entanglements (part 1)
Black Girl Seoul starts a new series called Off the Dome where we riff about any and everything. Sung Rae and Something Else talked so much that we needed to split this episode into two parts! Topics: Hawarang The Poet Warrior Youth and Where My Love Blooms. We also beg for listener love like Keith Sweat, the R&B singer. Ha!
2020-07-31
41 min
Black Girl Seoul
Off The Dome No. 1: Love and Entanglements (part 2)
Black Girl Seoul starts a new series called Off the Dome where we riff about any and everything. Sung Rae and Something Else talked so much that we needed to split this episode into two parts! Topics: Jada P. Smith/August Alsina "entanglement." We also beg for listener love like Keith Sweat, the R&B singer. Ha!
2020-07-24
41 min
Black Girl Seoul
Woo Do-hwan and "Backstreet Rookie"
In this episode we discuss Woo Do-Hwan's military news and the Backstreet Rookie controversy. Please listen, rate, and subscribe. We'd also love to see your comments on these topics!
2020-06-30
41 min
Black Girl Seoul
Itaewon Class - Final Show Review
We finally did an overall show review of "Itaewon Class." We discussed what we loved, hated, and left us hella confused! Please listen and comment. We'd love to hear your thoughts on a beloved show.
2020-04-26
45 min
Black Girl Seoul
Itaewon Class - Episodes 11 and 12
Black Girl Seoul discusses episodes 11 and 12 of the Netflix drama, "Itaewon Class." Listen to our in-depth discussion about the characters and plot, as well as us just making a fool of ourselves over this show. Enjoy!
2020-04-19
58 min
Black Girl Seoul
Black Guys on Asian Dramas
Black Girl Seoul welcomes Black men, King Yella and Mo, to the mic to offer their observations on Asian television as first-time viewers.
2020-03-29
36 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Snippet: Itaewon Class - Episode 6 (Part 2)
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2020-03-09
19 min
Black Girl Seoul
BGS Snippet: Itaewon Class - Episode 6 (Part 1)
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2020-03-09
12 min
Black Girl Seoul
Netflix: The New Leader in Asian Television?
Black Girl Seoul discusses how Netflix is becoming a new leader in the world of Asian television. We also discuss other outlets like Viki.com and Kocowa. Join us and tell us what you think on Facebook and Instagram.
2020-02-29
52 min
Black Girl Seoul
Episode 1: We Are Black Girl Seoul
Join hosts Something Else and Song Rae as they share about how they became avid Asian drama watchers and share their enthusiasm with you.
2020-02-15
32 min