Best Korean Actors Podcasts (2024)

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Editing All The Feels - with EmmaB 1:04:01

4h ago1:04:01

1:04:01

We are delighted to be joined this episode by Emma from EmmaB Videos, a fan video editor and fellow Asian drama fangirl. We get to know Emma and her tastes in drama - both Asian and Western - and we speak to her about where she gets her inspiration from for her fab video edits. Check out our show and then enjoy Emma's amazing video edits via her so…

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Learning Korean with Lindsay 1:42:43

13d ago1:42:43

1:42:43

We had so much fun speaking with fellow Patreon member Lindsay about learning Korean. We share our language learning experiences, our favorite resources and strategies for learning, as well as our Korean learning goals and dreams of all the different ways we'll be able to use Korean as we improve. See how well you follow along with our snippets of …

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KDramas via an Actors lens: With Katherine Bourne Taylor 1:27:34

1M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

We are delighted to be joined by actor and fellow Patreon member Katherine Bourne Taylor. We have a great chat with Katherine as she gives her views on KDramas from an actors lens and what the differences she sees are between how KDramas are acted, produced and shot versus Western media. We also manifest a KDrama for Katherine to star in and discus…

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KDrama 2024 so far - A catchup with guests 1:41:28

2M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

We invited Erin & Gavin from previous podcast episodes to come and chat 2024 as a KDrama year for us so far. We cover what we've enjoyed, what we've dropped and what we're watching now. We also throw forward to dramas we're looking forward to. Come join us to find out if you agree with us, vehemently disagree or find some dramas that might tickle y…

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Being an Autism Ally with KDrama pointers 1:43:52

2M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

We're back with another Afternoona Asks ND episode. We recorded this episode during Autism Awareness month in April so thought it would be a good chance to revisit some of our favourite KDramas to guide us on how to be a good ally for Neurodivergency. Join us as we give insight into why autistic people often find Autism Awareness month difficult an…

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Intro to Chinese Language for Asian Drama fans 1:25:01

3M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

Today we're talking Chinese! But what is "Chinese" language? Discover the basics of Chinese language, its regional variations, its writing system and pronounciation. Grace and Sarah talk about similarities between Korean and Cantonese and we all learn some basic Chinese phrases. Show notes: Word that is used to describe passing a test or being acce…

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The Untamed - Autistic coded Lan Wangji Part 2 1:22:51

3M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

Finally we're back, with the long awaited part two of our deep dive into Autistic Lan Wangji. "It has been 16 Years....", Well, two months, but we know you've all been at the edge of your seats. We’re finishing our discussion of The Untamed, starring Wang Yibo (王一博) and Xiao Zhan (肖战). It’s one of the most watched series in Asian television history…

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My Dearest unpacked with a Confucian lens 1:20:49

4M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

In the second installment of our Confucian series, Sarah and Grace dive deep into the 2023 historical drama My Dearest. We discuss what made the drama "so Confucian," different characters and their varying levels of adherence to Confucianism, including our anti-Confucian hero and heroine, and try to clear up the confusing plot points and timeline. …

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The Poet, Attorney, Actor - Orlando Flores 2:28:01

4M ago2:28:01

2:28:01

#AmericanNomadPodcast #OrlandoFlores #Podcast Meet Orlando Flores, a multi-talented individual who wears many hats! From his role in the TV show American Crime Story: The People vs OJ Simpson to his work as an actor in Hollywood and an attorney in Orange County, Orlando is a man of many talents. But above all, he is a poet at heart, passionate abou…

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The Rise of Superman: WEC Champ Razor Rob McCullough & wife, Shanie's Winning Formula | AN PODCAST 2:12:00

4M ago2:12:00

2:12:00

#podcast #razorob #mma #mmafighters #razorstrikingsystem #ravhollyThe Rise of SupermanJoin us as we delve into the world of MMA with former WEC LW Champion Razor Rob McCullough and his wife Shanie, exploring the innovative Razor Striking System and their journey together.If you like my chair and want one of your own visit https://technisportusa.com…

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Gen-Z Seoulite views - An interview with Haeji 1:21:05

4M ago1:21:05

1:21:05

Haeji, Sarah's tour guide from her Gwangjang Market night tour in Seoul, joins us this episode to talk about life in Seoul in the era of Hallyu. We get her perspective on accessibility for people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ life, feminism, and drinking culture in Korea. We discuss what hot topics are for young women in Seoul right now and also talk a…

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Demystifying the South Korean Education System 1:08:19

5M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Sarah and Grace are joined by Youjeong Ssaem, one of Grace's Korean teachers, for a chat about the South Korean educational system. We go into technical details before discussing broader issues currently impacting students and teachers, like school violence and pressure to academically excel. In the language section, we talk about Konglish. Find Yo…

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Autistic coded characters: Lan Wangji in The Untamed 49:32

5M ago49:32

49:32

This Valentine’s Day, the feeling of sticking to the single log bridge with us until it’s dark is not too bad! Finally, we’re covering the Untamed, starring Wang Yibo (王一博) and Xiao Zhan (肖战). Yes, one of the most watched series in Asian television history with 10 billion views domestically as of 2022 in China on one service alone, never mind the h…

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Let's Go to Seoul Part 3 - Lia's trip! 1:22:36

5M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

We're back with a very special guest, Lia from our sister pod, Afternoona Delight! Lia made a trip to Seoul, her first to South Korea and she's on our podcast to chat to us about how she found it, what KDrama locations she saw and how being in Seoul made her feel. Tune in to listen to how she found her trip and pick up some travel tips for your own…

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The History of Wuxia with William Han 1:44:19

6M ago1:44:19

1:44:19

Fellow podcaster William Han joins Grace and Sarah to discuss the history of wuxia, as well as its cultural context and significance. He discusses how men--and women--with a "particular set of skills" and an unshakable code have played a notable role in Chinese history and literature, why Jin Yong's wuxia novels are a lingua franca of the Chinese s…

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Autistic Coded Characters - Semantic Error and Light On Me 1:16:31

6M ago1:16:31

1:16:31

In another episode examining autistic coded characters in KDrama, we discuss the popular Korean BL's Semantic Error and Light On Me. Sarah, J and Fran discuss what autistic traits we saw and how the dramas handled their characters autistic traits. We talk about what worked and didn't work for us about these two dramas. Show Note: Light on Me BL Exp…

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Part 3 - Our 2023 Year End Review with Tania & Heather 1:19:55

7M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

We invited along fellow members of the Patreon to discuss our 2023 year in dramas - this is a bumper three episode edition, which we are releasing on the last three days of 2023. This is Part 3, and here Tania and Heather are here to chat to us about their favourite dramas, performances and underrated dramas of the year. Be sure to check out the ot…

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REWATCH | While You Were Sleeping | Ep 13-16 | THE FINALE. Finally! 40:13

7M ago40:13

40:13

We made it. Finally, THE Finale. What a journey! Dive in as Jenn laughs at her terrible theories, quibbles galore and amazement that Caitlin originally and Michaela STILL gives this kdrama a 10 out of 10?! Hear what Michaela still loves about this story and what made Caitlin drop her ranking on the rewatch. I really can't thank Caitlin and Michaela…

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Part 2 - Our 2023 Year End Review with Erin 1:13:17

7M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

We invited along fellow members of the Patreon to discuss our 2023 year in dramas - this is a bumper three episode edition, which we are releasing on the last three days of 2023. This is part 2 and here we have Erin, who is here to chat to us about her favourite dramas, performances and underrated dramas of the year. Then Grace goes through what 20…

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Part 1 - Our 2023 Year End Review with Katie 1:32:18

7M ago1:32:18

1:32:18

We invited along fellow members of the Patreon to discuss our 2023 year in dramas - this is a bumper three episode edition, which we are releasing on the last three days of 2023. First up is Katie, who is here to chat to us about her favourite dramas, performances and underrated dramas of the year. Then Sarah goes through what 2023 has been like fo…

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A Chinese Drama 101 with Tea and Soju Podcast 1:30:01

7M ago1:30:01

1:30:01

Sarah is flying solo for this episode and was delighted to welcome Liliana from Tea and Soju Podcast for a chat about Chinese Dramas, what 2023 has been like for CDramas and get a shedload of recommendations for you all on your next CDrama. We hope you enjoy! Show Notes mentioned in the pod KDramas vs CDramas Podcast with Tea and Soju Podcast - gue…

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REWATCH | While You Were Sleeping | Ep 9-12 | Organ Donation & Backward Baseball Hats 49:59

7M ago49:59

49:59

Join us this week for Jenn's favorite episodes of the series! We've got bad theories, great guesses, touching organ donation stories, enraging legal-ing and Jenn's Kryptonite - the backward baseball cap. It's a full episode y'all! The laughs continue as Caitlin and Michaela help Jenn stumble her way through her first official watch of this BAE SUZY…

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REWATCH: While You Were Sleeping 5-8 | Jung Hae In or Lee Jung Seok let the SLS Battle Begin! 40:31

7M ago40:31

40:31

Join us this week as we dive deeper into our SLS (Second Lead Syndrome), Roomba of Death and Jenn's Ridiculous Theories! The laughs continue as Caitlin and Michaela help Jenn stumble her way through her first official watch of this BAE SUZY - LEE JONG SUK - JUNG HAE IN 2017 classic "While You Were Sleeping" (full disclosure I dropped it when it was…

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An Introduction to Confucianism for Asian Drama Fans 1:23:30

7M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Hosts Sarah and Grace tackle the first in a multi-episode series on Confucianism, a topic that has been on our minds, and planning spreadsheet, since the beginning of the pod. We give a brief primer on what Confucianism is and how it impacts numerous aspects of life in Korea. We also discuss how it has influenced our lives and where we see it pop u…

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REWATCH: While You Were Sleeping | Episodes 1-4 34:10

7M ago34:10

34:10

This time around we're more REWATCH-ish. Laugh along with Jenn as she stumbles her way through her first official watch of this BAE SUZY - LEE JONG SUK - JUNG HAE IN 2017 classic "While You Were Sleeping" (full disclosure I dropped it when it was airing live 😆) Caitlin & Michaela both are fully REWATCHING and making sure we still get all the reason…

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ADHD 101 - An intro chat 1:13:12

8M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Our latest episode of Afternoona Asks ND is covering Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which just like Autism, is a neurotype with a lot of prejudice and stigma attached to it. In this podcast episode Sarah and Fran sit down to chat about ADHD traits and Fran shares her own personal experiences with them. They talk about the struggle…

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A Daebak! Chat with podcast host Jess 1:30:29

8M ago1:30:29

1:30:29

We are delighted to welcome Jess, host of the fabulous Daebak K-Rambles Podcast for a fun chat about KDramas, some OG dramas, which actors are her faves and a slew of underrated KDrama recommendations! We had a blast talking to her and we hope you enjoy this one too! To listen to Daebak K-Rambles Podcast and check out some of the episodes we discus…

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REWATCH | Happiness 7-12 | How To Fight Zombies When Your Neighbors are The WORST 52:36

8M ago52:36

52:36

Continuing our REWATCH of 2021's HAPPINESS staring PARK HYUNG SIK & HAN HYO JOO. This week it's all about the Residents of Building 101 and the Andrew of it all 🤬 We also continue our discussion of how well (or not) this Zombie Kdrama reflects society's view of classism, patriarchy, and humanity during Covid and of course, no conversation would be …

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It's Ok To Not Be Ok - What they got right with Moon Sang Tae 1:28:32

9M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Join Sarah, Fran and J as we deep dive It's Ok To Not Be Ok from an autistic lens. What did they get so right about Moon Sang Tae's character and why does it still hold up as one of the best portrayals of Autism in KDrama? Along the way we discuss and refer to what really rang true for us with his character and explain why. You might discover parts…

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REWATCH | Happiness Eps 1-6 | Fighting Zombies & Falling in Love 53:55

9M ago53:55

53:55

Just in time for Halloween we are diving into a REWATCH of 2021's HAPPINESS staring PARK HYUNG SIK & HAN HYO JOO. We discuss how well (or not) this Zombie Kdrama works as a microcosm for classism, patriarchy, and humanity during Covid. And of course the magic of the chemistry between our two leads! This time we're diving in the first half of this 1…

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Say Her Name - In Remembrance of Rachel Corrie 1:48:52

9M ago1:48:52

1:48:52

#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #RachelCorrie This is a personal Episode for me discussing the issues of the Middle East between Israel and Palestine. Use my link below to sign up for Chime and review a $100 when you link your Chime account to your work and receive your first direct deposit. https://chime.com/r/toddhollyDJI Wireless Mic Combohttps://amzn.…

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Meeting Your KDrama Fave IRL: Jung Hae In's 10th Season 1:24:09

9M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Sarah went to see Jung Hae In at a fanmeeting in Hong Kong and is here to tell us all about it. Grace has lots of questions, including where North American fans can catch Jung Hae In in Nov 2023 and whether the fanmeeting was worth it. And we all learn how to shout out "we miss you!" and "you're so good looking!" at our next fan meeting for our fav…

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REWATCH | Flower of Evil Eps 13-16 | The Finale: Best Ever? or Writer Cop Out? 1:11:17

9M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Our FLOWER OF EVIL REWATCH has reached the FINALE! THIS WEEK dive into Episodes 13-16 We definitely have plenty to say about eps 13-15 but the real debate is whether the Finale worked for us or not...spoiler alert: This Coffee Crew was split 2 & 2 We also praise LEE JOON GI's tremendous turn as Baek Hee Sung / Do Hyun Soo - once again defending our…

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REWATCH | Flower of Evil Eps 9-12 | Too much crying? Or just enough? 52:40

9M ago52:40

52:40

Our FLOWER OF EVIL REWATCH Continues! THIS WEEK dive into Episodes 9-12 It all comes out this week! Our couple finally has a much needed confrontation / conversation with allllll the tears. Our accomplice makes an amazing recovery from a 14 year coma. And Jenn & Carol agree that Lee Joon Gi gave a Baeksang worthy performance! Originally aired in 20…

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Let's Go to Seoul - Part 2 1:16:56

10M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Hosts Sarah and Grace are back to talk about Grace’s summer trip to Korea, including her favorite experiences, learnings from traveling there with her family for the first time, a discussion on wheelchair accessibility, and plans for future trips. Attractions: Changdeokgung Namsam Tower Gangchon Rail Park Spa Land Centum City (Busan) Jongro 3-ga Po…

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REWATCH | Flower Of Evil Eps 5-8 | CHA JI WON Heartbroken? Or Heartless? 1:00:45

10M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Our FLOWER OF EVIL REWATCH Continues! THIS WEEK dive into Episodes 5-8 Cha Ji Won: Heartbroken & betrayed wife? Or Heartless cold cop? Why not both?! Let the debate BEGIN! Originally aired in 2020 while we were all locked up, it stars LEE JOON GI, MOON CHAE WON & KIM JI HOON. JENN, joined by 3 Kdrama Friends: CAROL from KDramasMusings, MICHAELA fro…

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Is Ji Chang Wook's Suspicious Partner character autistic coded? 1:24:10

10M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

Is Ji Chang Wook’s Suspicious Partner lead character, autistic coded? In this podcast, Sarah (@kdramthis) is joined by co-hosts Franziska (@wanderingfranzi) and J (@theflowerthatbloomsalone) for another episode of their autistic-coded mini-series. Here we discuss a character you may have never considered autistic - Noh Ji Uk from Suspicious Partner…

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REWATCH | Flower Of Evil Eps 1-4 | Time to Revisit This KDrama Classic! 1:15:44

10M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

We're back with a new series called REWATCH! Jenn, joined by 3 Kdrama Friends: Carol from KDramasMusings, Michaela from The Kpopcast & Caitlin from No Sleep 4 Drama are REWATCHING & Deep Diving some of our favorite Kdramas - 4 eps at a time - to relive how much kdrama Joy they brought us! First up & forever #1 in Jenn's Heart: FLOWER OF EVIL Origin…

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A Costuming Conversation with Gavin Dietz 1:18:34

11M ago1:18:34

1:18:34

We are very excited to welcome Los Angeles-based costume designer and fellow Afternoona Delight Patreon member, Gavin Dietz, on the show! We chat with Gavin about the differences in the costuming process in US productions versus Korean ones, the shows that have had our favorite costumes, and the power of costumes to convey character traits, setting…

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The Shocking Burning Sun Scandal - Interview with Chloe Hadjimatheou 1:43:39

12M ago1:43:39

1:43:39

Our latest episode of Afternoona Asks is out – and we think it’s our best yet! We interviewed BBC Journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou, who has just co-created and presented a podcast series on the shocking sex scandals which shook the world of K-Pop. The podcast series is available via BBC Sounds. Chloe takes us behind the scenes, and tells what it took …

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SAG-AFTRA Strike Fallout at The K3 + Favorite Actors To Watch on VIKI / KOCOWA 32:17

11M ago32:17

32:17

HI! We're really sorry that we have been MIA for the last few weeks. You know we love talking KDamas with each other & YOU! The reason we have been dark recently is due to SAG-AFTRA joining the ongoing strike happening in Hollywood. If you don't know, Jenn is a SAG Member and therefore she cannot promote any of the AMPTP struck sites, which means N…

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Our first guest! Chatting with Sophie in Seoul 1:10:02

12M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

We are so excited to welcome our first ever guest on Afternoona Asks - Sophie, a Korean living in Seoul! Sarah met Sophie when she was in Korea for her visit and was delighted she agreed to come on the podcast and answer all our questions. Listen to our episode as we ask do people in Korea really go to hospital for tiredness or small scrapes? How m…

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An Intro to Korean for K-Dramas 1:11:53

12M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

We got so much positive feedback about the Korean Language section of our first Afternoona Asks episode that Sarah and Grace decided to dive a little deeper into Korean language nuances, as well as answer some listener questions. Wondering about the different ways to say "I love you" in Korean? Confused about what "oppa" really means? Tune in to le…

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Autistic Coded Characters in KDrama - Love in Contract 1:00:02

12M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Introducing Afternoona Asks ND - our Neurodivergent part of the Afternoona Asks podcast. Our hosts Sarah, Fran and J discuss autistic coded characters in KDrama. Fran and J were first on our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight podcast, for their Extraordinary Attorney Woo autism podcast. It was so popular that we invited Fran and J back and then got…

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Wanna go to Seoul? 1:42:59

12M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Aren't we all dreaming of going to Seoul? Sarah and Grace are back to talk through some tips to travel to Seoul and Korea, covering where to get started, how many days you might need in each location as well as accommodation, food and travel hints. Facebook groups: South Korea Travel Planning Korea Travel Guide Apps & websites Naver Papago Subway m…

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What is this podcast all about? 1:17:58

12M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

We are thrilled to introduce ourselves as our new podcast - Afternoona Asks! In this episode, Sarah and Grace introduce themselves and chat about watching Asian dramas growing up as Korean American (Grace) and British Chinese (Sarah). Sarah asks some KDrama related questions of Grace and we all learn how to say Ji Chang Wook properly. Get to know u…

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4 More June KDrama Premieres NOW on our Watchlist 😎 23:58

1y ago23:58

23:58

This week we continue our JUNE KDrama Premiere First Thoughts and realized that our watchlists are getting FULL for the first time in a very long while! We dive in on what we thought of the premieres from the 3rd week of JUNE LIES HIDDEN IN MY GARDEN NUMBERS REVENANT DURIAN'S AFFAIR Let us know in the comments which Premieres made it to your watchl…

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6 Super Satisfying BINGES to Add to Your Summer 2023 Watchlist ☀️⛱️ 26:40

1y ago26:40

26:40

!LIGHT SPOILERS! This week we share 6 (more!) Super Satisfying Kdramas we think you'll love to binge this Summer! Everything from fun adult romcom and a quiet perfect romance to personal and Time Travel and all the healing in between. K3 KDrama Coffee Break starts now! ☕️☕️☕️ 🗓️ KDRAMA CALENDAR 📺 VPN Service of the K3: SURFSHARK Watch all your Kdra…

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SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE vs KING THE LAND | Choose one or Watch Both? 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

Jenn and Marisa are back 'at the table' to discuss the 2 SAT-SUN RomComs that will try to break our KDrama Drought! SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE & KING THE LAND 2 Fantastic Couples: (SHIN HYE SUN & AHN BO HYUN and LEE JUNHO & LIM YOONA) 2 Hotels that need saving 2 Chaebols with mommy issues connected to said hotel (because OF COURSE) & 2 fantastic smart…

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KIM DONG WOOK x2!? What Does June Have in Store to Revive Our KDrama Slump 🤔 54:38

1y ago54:38

54:38

Replay of our LIVE KDrama Coffee Break that happens every Sunday on YouTube! Anyone else in a Kdrama slump that even Kim Dong Wook x2 on Mondays can't fix?! Come and spend Sunday Morning hanging out & chatting about your week in KDrama - with all our KDrama Bffs - & know you are NOT ALONE! ☕️☕️☕️ K3 KDrama Coffee Break starts now! This Week: w Mari…

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