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Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast

This is Daebak K-Rambles, where a couple of friends review Korean dramas. Join Jess, a K-drama veteran, and a host of drama friends and creators from around the world as we watch and review K-dramas (and sometimes C-dramas) from all different genres from romance to action, Hallyu name it! (Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok @daebakpod!! Jess runs wild sharing all things K-drama and C-drama OSTs, quotes, video edits, and more! Support the podcast and become a Patron:

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00:46:19

Top 100 Unforgettable K-Drama Moments (That Still...

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/10/07

Celebrate 100 episodes of Daebak K-Rambles with this special solo episode!Jess counts down 100 iconic K-drama moments that made her laugh, cry, scream, and fall in love all over again. From Crash Landing on You and Goblin to Move to Heaven and The Red Sleeve, this nostalgic deep dive revisits the most emotional, funny, and unforgettable scenes in Jess' K-drama history.Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the pod, this is your ultimate K-drama nostalgia trip—a love letter to the dramas,

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01:44:56

I'm Not a Robot / Ep. 99

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/09/18

On Episode 99 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by Grace and Sarah from the Afternoona Asks Podcast to review 2018's I'm Not a Robot, starring Yoo Seung-ho and Chae Soo-bin.Jess, Grace, and Sarah talk through this delightful rom-com K-drama, discussing the preposterous plot, the sincere and earnest love story, how prescient an AI robot actually is, the FL's agency, tiny orange (or pink?) dresses, fart gaslighting, steamy kitchen kisses, and SO MUCH MORE!GUEST: Grace &

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01:32:32

That Winter, the Wind Blows / Ep. 98

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/09/04

On Episode 98 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by friend Nas from the Swoon Diaries Podcast to review 2013's That Winter, the Wind Blows, starring Jo In-sung and Song Hye-kyo.Jess and Nas talk through this melodrama K-drama, discussing the horrendous, flawed characters, the unhinged plot filled with faux-cest, suicide ideation, and random stabbings, SNL Korea-spoofed scenes and tender moments, the questionable ending, and SO MUCH MORE!GUEST: NasSwoon Diaries Podcast: Available on

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01:40:48

Always (Movie) / Ep. 97

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/08/28

On Episode 97 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and all the Certified Noonas (Natalia, Jessie, Amanda, and Sky) review Always (2011), starring So Ji-sub and Han Hyo-joo.Jess and the Noonas discuss this melodrama romance movie, talking through this cast (i.e., So Ji-sub lovefest and Han Hyo-joo praise), the complaints from Letterboxd reviewers, Rocky comparisons, favorite scenes, questions about rusty table-and-chair sculptures, stolen turtles, illegal MMA fights in Thailand, and more!GUEST:

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02:22:35

Squid Game (S3) / Ep. 96

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/08/11

On Episode 96 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Miguel circle back one last time to talk about the conclusion to the worldwide phenomenon: Squid Game Season 3, starring Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Sung-hoon, Yim Siwan, Kang Ha-neul, and so many more!Jess and Miguel talk through the hotly debated season 3 of the Netflix thriller, including our general thoughts, Emmy considerations (and snubs), and deep dives on each character, death, game, and so much more! Did we like the ending? Were

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02:11:16

I'm Sorry, I Love You / Ep. 95

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/07/10

On Episode 95 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by friend Lola from Lola Pops Off About Kdramas Podcast to review the oldie I'm Sorry, I Love You, starring So Ji-sub, Lim Soo-jung, and Jung Kyoung-Ho.Jess and Lola talk through this 2004 iconic melodrama K-drama, discussing the sky high ratings and legacy, the horrendous, flawed characters, the unfair portrayal of motherhood, the wild abandonment/adoption story, the unhinged revenge plot (featuring a Superman/Clark Kent costume

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01:38:42

Our Beloved Summer / Ep. 94

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/07/03

On Episode 94 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by friends Liliana from the Tea & Soju Podcast and Becky from @dont_sue_rebecca on TikTok to review Our Beloved Summer, starring Choi Woo-sik and Kim Dami.Jess, Liliana, and Becky talk through this 2021 second chance romance K-drama, discussing the flawed characters, the dreamy, atmospheric nature of the show, the amazing OST, online complaints about the show and its dismal ratings, favorite scenes and swoonworthy moments, the

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01:38:30

Move to Heaven / Ep. 93

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/06/26

On Episode 93 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and OG drama bestie Miguel review Move to Heaven, starring Lee Je-hoon and Tang Joon-sang.Jess and Miguel talk through this 2021 slice-of-life drama, discussing the show’s incredible writing and performances, viewing the show through the lens of an autistic character, our favorite and most memorable scenes, a breakdown of cultural nuances (rooftop apartments, the stigma surrounding orphans, gifting thermal underwear to parents, the 1995 Sampoong

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01:55:44

The Red Sleeve / Ep. 92

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/06/05

On Episode 92 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Mina from the Kpop Bookshelf Podcast review The Red Sleeve, starring Lee Junho and Lee Se-young.Jess and Mina talk through this 2021 drama, discussing the show’s incredible writing and performances from its cast, the true history that inspired the story, our interpretation of the ending, a breakdown of the love story, a character study of the leads, our favorite and most memorable scenes (hello, bath scene and Junho's abs), a couple

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01:22:07

K-drama Hot Takes - Part 2 / Ep. 91

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/05/29

On Episode 91 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and friend Carol from Kdramas Musings return for Part 2 of the Hot Takes series.In Part 2, Jess and Carol stoke the flames as they talk through more hot takes from the comments section of Jess's viral TikTok. Song Kang, Cha Eun-woo, Park Min-young, Han So-hee, tropes like childhood connection and miscommunication, old faves like rich man-poor girl and the white truck of doom, and yes, even Goblin are all on the chopping block. Did your favorite

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01:22:28

K-drama Hot Takes - Part 1 / Ep. 90

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/05/22

On Episode 90 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and friend Carol from Kdramas Musings channel the anarchy with the with Hot Takes series, the first public roasting of K-drama Land.In Part 1, Jess and Carol bring the heat as they talk through the hot takes from the comments section of Jess's viral TikTok. Byeon Woo-seok, Song Joong-ki, Park Seo-joon, Lee Min-ho, Lee Jong-suk, Bae Suzy, Jo Bo-ah, and yes, even Crash Landing on You are all on the chopping block. Did your favorite actor or top

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01:29:20

Connection / Ep. 89

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/05/08

On Episode 89 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and friend Caitlin from NoSleep4Dramas Blog & Podcast review the crime thriller drama Connection, starring Ji Sung, Jeon Mi-do, Kwon Yool, and more.Jess and Caitlin talk through this underrated 2024 drama, discussing the elements that made it so addictive and thrilling, the cinematography and editing that made the watch experience so tactile and visceral, the characters and performances, the depiction of drug addiction and the paranoia of

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01:37:09

Hot Stove League / Ep. 88

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/04/17

On Episode 88 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guests Emily and Raquel from the Play on K Podcast review the sports drama Hot Stove League, starring Namgoong Min, Park Eun-bin, and Oh Jung-se.Jess, Emily, and Raquel talk through this 2019-20 Baeksang Award winner, discussing our history with sports dramas and baseball (like, what is a stove league?), the characters and performances, the depictions of ableism with disabled characters, Oh Jung-se's Joker-esque villain, a factcheck on some

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01:16:49

Nothing But You (C-drama) / Ep. 87

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/04/03

On Episode 87 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Liliana from Tea & Soju Podcast is on hand to review Nothing But You, starring Wu Lei and Zhou Yu Tong.Jumping straight into spoilers, Jess and Liliana talk through this 2023 slice-of-life sports drama. The duo discuss the cast, the progression of this 10-year jiejie/noona romance, the best swoon-worthy scenes, the mommy issues, and more!GUEST: LilianaTea & Soju Asian Drama Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, AppleInstagram:

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02:03:28

It's Okay to Not Be Okay / Ep. 86

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/03/20

On Episode 86 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guests Melissa and Nolizwe from the African Seoulmates Podcast review It's Okay to Not Be Okay, starring Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, and Oh Jung-se.Jess, Mel, and Noli talk through this 2020 pandemic success, discussing the themes of mental health and illness, the characters and performances, the super questionable twist, the legacy of the show in light of the recent Kim Soo-hyun scandal, and so much more.GUESTS: Melissa and NolizweAfrican

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02:05:14

Pachinko (S2) / Ep. 85

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/02/27

On Episode 85 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and friend Caitlin from NoSleep4Dramas Blog & Podcast review Season 2 ofPachinko, starring Kim Min-ha, Lee Min-Ho, Youn Yuh-Jung, Jin Ha, and so many more.Jess and Caitlin talk through the second season of the Apple TV+ American adaptation of the bestselling book, discussing the depiction of World War II, the juxtaposition of the past and present, the characters and timeline they found the most compelling, the questionable online fervor

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01:42:38

The Trunk / Ep. 84

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/02/13

On Episode 84 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, the Drama Trio is back! Jess is joined by friends Caitlin from NoSleep4Dramas Blog & Podcast and Liliana from the Tea & Soju Podcast to review The Trunk, starring Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-Jin.Jess, Caitlin, and Liliana talk through this 2024 romance-thriller K-drama, discussing the flawed characters, the melancholia and introspective nature of the show, THOSE sex scenes that had the girlies up in arms, the online disrespect toward Gong Yoo,

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01:52:30

When the Phone Rings / Ep. 83

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/01/30

On Episode 83 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest Carol from Kdramas Musings team up to review When the Phone Rings, starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin.Jess and Carol talk through this mega-popular 2024-25 drama, including its makjang bloodline, what went wrong (a laundry list of the illogical, plot holes the size of the Grand Canyon, too many kidnappings), favorite and least favorite characters, THOSE final two episodes, and so much more! GUESTS: Carol Kdrama Musings Podcast:

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02:20:42

Squid Game (S2) / Ep. 82

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2025/01/16

The Season 6 kick-off is here! On Episode 82 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Miguel return to talk about the worldwide phenomenon that is Squid Game Season 2, starring Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, Park Sung-hoon, T.O.P, and so many more!Jess and Miguel talk through the hotly anticipated season 2 of the Netflix thriller, including our general thoughts and deep dive, a Netflix rant (3 years for 7 episodes? Not paying creators??), an oral history of all the actors’ scandals,

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01:57:56

The Double (C-drama) / Ep. 81

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2024/11/19

On Episode 81 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, the Drama Trio is on deck with Nas from the Swoon Diaries Podcast to review The Double, starring Wu Jin Yan and Wang Xing Yue.Jumping straight into spoilers, Jess, Caitlin, Liliana, Nas talk through this 2024 sleeper hit. The group talk through this cast, the amazing acting and cinematography, the revenge plots and the deliciously vicious villains, Nas’s first experience watching a C-drama, and of course, answer big questions from the listeners re:

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