Episodes
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This episode we have guest hosts to discuss the Chinese historical drama Love Like The Galaxy. Sarah from our sister podcast Afternoona Asks is joined by previous guest Corinne from Sex, Love, Literature podcast as well as Patreon member Gavin to discuss this 2022 epic CDrama.
If you haven't watched all 56 episodes of this drama but think you might want to know more before you fully commit (!), we cover the drama with no spoilers at the start to give you a taste of what you might expect. We then head into full spoilers as Sarah talks about how badly she swooned over Ling Buyi, why Cheng Shaoshang is such a great female lead and how well plotted the revenge part of this drama is.
MandoPop Rec of the Week: Jay Chou - 青花瓷 Blue and White Porcelain
YouTube VideoNotes for the show:
Corrine's Afternoona Delight episode on KDrama Kissing
Gavin's episode on Costuming
Reddit Thread on Chinese naming conventions
Sex, Love, Literature podcast
Social platforms: Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr
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It's another Tropetastic First Episode, and this week we're looking at all the tropey goodness in episode one of Love Scout. We gush over the great characterization of our heroine and hero, how the excellent cinematography helps tell the story, and a great enemies to lovers set up with a fantastically antagonistic, yet surprisingly romantic meet cute. We also highlight our love of competency porn and why all you need to get a swipe right from Amy is a color coded whiteboard calendar.
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We watched Singles Inferno 4, and we think it's time for an intervention with the producers. Why are there 3,586 models? Why aren't the singles cooking in Inferno? Where are the friendships? And for the love of Jimin, let's get some better games! We get into all the frustrations we felt over this season, and why we will still be tuning in for next season.
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The second installment of our Tropetastic First Episodes mini-series where we examine a first episode for all its conflicts and tropes. Today's pick is Lia's choice: Misaeng. We get into the first scene, why the conflict is dripping with butter for some of us (but not all), and why it makes us want to watch more.
Article Inspiration: Fourth Wing Fantasy: Eleven Tropes in Three Pages
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Grab your Galentines and Valentines because today we celebrate what brought us to K-Dramas in the first place, romance done right. We gush about the heroes and heroines who make us swoon, the second leads who will always have our hearts, and the beauty of the subtle romantic gesture. But first, for those with strong stomachs and a lot of patience, your unnis take some time to reconnect after not having the whole band in one place for a couple of weeks.
*Because we love our listeners, for today's episode, we offer you a time stamp (head to 15:50) if you'd like to bypass talk of gum surgery and projectile vomiting before we get to all the lovely romantic things we discuss after.
K-Pop Rec: "Python" by GOT7
Dramione Fanfic books mentioned being traditionally published soon:
Alchemized by SenLinYu (AO3 as Manacled)
The Irresistable Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightly (AO3 as Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love)Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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Megan and Lia discuss Squid Game 2 with a side rant on the evils of capitalism, why the message of this drama matters, and how the current political climate affected our viewing in contrast to season one. We talk about our favorite characters, explain why Lia is back on her Kang Ha Neul bull#&$#, and make predictions for part two.
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We asked and the Patreon replied - who won our Afternoona Awards for 2024. Join our sister podcast co-hosts Sarah and Grace from Afternoona Asks as they run through the categories and the winners of our Year End poll. Sarah and Grace also discuss what Lunar New Year means for them and other Korean and Chinese people.
Find out who was the outstanding performance of 2024, who were the best couple, an underrated show you might have missed amongst other questions. Who ultimately won the drama of the year prize? Find out in this episode and see if you agree with the Afternoona Delight Patreon picks!
Notes from the show:
Afternoona Asks Year End Review Part 1- Claudia & Sarah
Afternoona Asks Year End Review Part 2 - Krista & Grace
Afternoona Asks with William Han - discussion of Xia
Afternoona Asks Love Next Door through a Confucian LensAfternoona Delight SOS with KIm Taeseong
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Join Sarah, Grace, and Fran from Afternoona Asks as they crash the pod this week to dive deep into the 2019 legal romcom Touch Your Heart. This was a rewatch for all of our guest hosts, and amazingly, they all loved it MORE the second time around. They discuss the legendary chemistry between Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na, the alternating laughs, butterflies, and angst this drama delivers, and the hard hitting social issues depicted. They also address the autistic coded nature of our male lead. If you haven't seen this gem of a drama yet, the Afternoona Asks ladies highly recommend you do...maybe twice!
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In this month's Uncensored, we discuss who would be the most likely to survive Squid Game (Spoiler: It's the Slytherin one), what we're currently watching, why Singles Inferno remains iconic, and take Patreon questions.
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Today's drama wowed us all out of the gate. We love Yoo Yeon-seok. We love Chae Soo-bin. Their chemistry in the first half of the drama is off the charts! And then...? And then...well...we have some thoughts. A lot of thoughts. Join us as we ponder age old questions such as, How many kidnappings is TOO many kidnappings? Should one bring a roller bag to the jungle? And Is it acceptable to be let out of prison early on account of good looks? Join us as we deep dive the wildly popular Netflix drama, When the Phone Rings.
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Today we interrupt our regular K-Drama watching to deep dive a film with one of your Noonas' favs, Zo In-Sung, as he lays it all on the line (of a sword?) for love. WTF are we talking about? Well, you'll just have to watch A Frozen Flower, but you still might be scratching your head and asking yourself, "WTF?" even after you do that. So maybe just listen while we lay out all the WTFery for you, and then you can decide. Hop on board for a wild ride of palace intrigue (very little), baby-making (very much), and the questions we have about post-op recovery time and how soon is too soon to get back on the horse.
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Amy and Megan tackle The Trunk, an atmospheric Netflix drama, to close out the year. We discuss what we want for Gong Yoo, how we felt about the villain, and why the chandelier might have deserved title credit over the trunk. Did we like it? Well... like this drama, it's complicated.
Kpop Rec of the Week: toxic till the end by ROSE
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Happy Holidays and happy end of 2024! We can't believe we are closing in on almost FOUR years of the Afternoona Delight Podcast, and we are thrilled to be with you for many, many more! Join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite K-Drama moments of 2024 and as we invite listeners to join us on a new segment: Hear Me Out! Thank you for helping us build this wonderful community. See you in 2025!
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Mr. Plankton-a top 2024 drama that Amy and Megan get emotional in discussing. Lia is a cautionary tale in getting spoiled. Romance? Love story? The science is clear, but battle lines are drawn. Bottom line is: marine sea organisms are poetic, Woo Do Hwan can do no wrong, Lia is barking after a whole other subplot.
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In today's episode, Megan is joined by special guest, Patreon member Carolien, to discuss both seasons of the monster-ful Gyeongseong Creature. We talk about what we like, how Park Seo Joon is delightful in any decade, and what we consider a big miss in season two. Will there be a season three? The jury is still out, but we will be watching if there is!
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We are so excited to welcome special guest Lily Chu to the podcast! Lily is the bestselling author of Drop Dead, The Stand-In, The Comeback, and The Takedown. Join us as we talk tropes, audiobook narrators (um...hello...Phillipa Soo and John Cho!), Idols as romance heroes, and the community we've all found in our love of K-Pop and K-Drama!
Lily Chu's Books
"Sample of My Pasta" (Bad Lip Reading of BTS's "Idol")
"Idol" by BTS (actual MV)
K-Pop Rec: "Heart on the Window" Jin with WENDY
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Join Megan, Amy and Lia for a November K-Drama uncensored chat. This was recorded the day after the election so expect some reflection--with a side of K-drama meditation. But then we are going to hit you in the unexpected by driving a segue to Bull Durham like we are Megan on a Napa Valley wine tasting tour. And which K-drama would you want to watch with a friend? Why? And did Lia put a fish eye kiss in her most recent book? Also why?
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It's been a minute, but your Afternoonas are back with a deep dive with the 2014 drama, It's Okay, That's Love. This was a request from our podcast middle child, Lia, who thought Megan might like the drama and was pretty sure Amy wouldn't like the drama, and guess what? We all loved it! So hop on board and join us as we discuss such hard-hitting topics as sandals, sex on the beach, and throwing tomatoes. BUT FOR REAL, FOLKS, this drama has some incredible twists and turns, so we urge you to watch at least through episode four if you don't want one of the twistiest twists spoiled for you. Otherwise, hop on board the sandal-slapping train for one wild ride!
K-Pop Rec: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars "APT"
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We are starting a new series today where we examine a first episode for all its conflicts and tropes. Today's pick is Megan's choice: I Am Not A Robot. We get into why the first scene is so epic, why the conflict is dripping with butter, and why it makes us want to watch more.
Article Inspiration: Fourth Wing Fantasy: Eleven Tropes in Three Pages
Check out Lia's latest book release! Puck and Prejudice by Lia RileyReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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Lia is dropping in hot with a snack-sized episode celebrating her new release Puck and Prejudice and 3 K-dramas that use isekai (water portals) which served as her inspiration: Splash, Splash Love, Moon Lovers, and Mr. Queen. She also says she'll talk about the election and the world and romance for just a second, but spoiler: it's more than a second. Anyway...her first book in seven years is out and you should check it out for good karma, K-drama easter eggs, and good vibes.
Grab your copy here
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