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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

Annyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AfterNoonaDelightPodcast Love BTS? Visit

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79:51

Singles Inferno 3

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/01/17

It's time for Singles Inferno 3! We have a new host, new Inferno, new Paradise, high heels on a rocky beach, and so much drama...PLUS a surprise twist that threw us and the contestants for quite a loop. Join us as we unpack what we loved, what we miss from previous seasons, and what we're looking forward to in season 4. *Make sure you hang out after the annyeongs for a very special second generation Afternoona guest!K-Pop Rec: "Love 119" by RIIZESign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts

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91:03

Doona Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/01/10

In today's episode, we fall headfirst into Doona, a 2023 Netflix drama about messy love. We discuss how well it fits into the New Adult genre of publishing, the messiness of our own New Adult lives, and why we suddenly want pink toe socks. Oh, and we talk about the kiss--yes, THAT kiss--and the controversial ending.Kpop RecMr. Vampire by ItzyArticle about Doona's ending (includes spoilers)Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word

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85:54

Trope Study: Fated Mates

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/01/03

Kim Shin and Ji Eun Tak...Orchid and Moon Supreme...Jacob and Renesmee...Lia and a dying Christmas tree? What do they all have in common? If you guessed werewolf imprinting on an ovum, sorry. That only applies to one of our couples. But if you said, fated mates...you win the covted prize of...being right. It's time for another trope study, and today we get to talk about one of our favorite romance tropes and how K-drama makes it work across various romance genres. K-Pop Rec: "Drama" By

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61:22

2023 Year-End Wrap

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/12/27

We're looking back on 2023...was this a great, good, or meh year for you with dramas? Join Megan, Amy, and Lia as we review our favorite dramas this year (and we haven't yet caught some of the most popular ones like Twinkling Watermelon and Moving so don't @ us lol). Who got us by the throat, which kisses made us swoon, and what plot lines are we manifesting for 2024?*Note: Amy knows she got the cotton candy kiss backwards, but it's still super hot.* Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our

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102:24

My Dearest Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/12/20

In today's episode, Lia and Megan welcome special guest Becky (It's Bananas) to discuss My Dearest, an epic historical saga with a swoony hero, a never-say-quit heroine, and a plot that also never quits. We get into the good, the bad, and everything in between. But one thing we agree on is that this cast gave their all.Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows

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95:31

A Time Called You

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/12/13

This one is a doozy, folks, but also so much fun! We're missing Lia today, but Amy and Megan hold down the fort--or at least try to--for an epic, mind-bending, deep dive into the swoony time travel drama, A Time Called You. We loved this one, but trying to explain it might have irrevocably broken both of our brains. We hope yours stays intact! And if you want to get transported back to 1998, pop "Gather My Tears" by Seo Ji Won into your Walkman, and hop on the bus for one wild, romantic

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89:43

Rain or Shine Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/12/06

We finally delve into one of the kdramas our listeners have requested the most--Rain or Shine (also called Just Between Lovers). We talk about how this Kdrama made us fall in love with Lee Junho, we defend the performance of his co-star Won Jinah, and again... talk about Lee Junho. Because how can you not? Kpop Rec:Maniac by VIVIZSign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your

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105:03

My Liberation Notes: Worship, Weariness, and Whoa...

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/11/29

Lia is alllllllllllll by herseeeeeeeeeellllllllfffff. Just kidding, she has Afternoona Asks co-host, Sarah, to discuss the My Liberation Notes, the 2022 drama by Park Hae-Young (Another Miss Oh, My Mister). The Korean Herald said the drama is "a portrait of a generation trapped by the preconditions set by themselves and the society" and Gong Yoo even took to his Instagram to cajole fans into checking it out. So, look, Amy and Megan aren't interested in this type of slow-burn, slice of life

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68:05

Afternoona Uncensored: November

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/11/22

Recording platform outages? They can't stop us! Your Afternoonas survived technical difficulties to bring you this month's Uncensored! Thanks to Neal, our resident Nam Do San, for basically being our entire IT department. And thank you to our patrons who never fail to give us the hard-hitting questions like who Amy would cast as the South Korean version of the Avengers, whether or not we like the third act break-up, and (gasp) Taek or Jun Yeol. Want to join in on the Uncensored content next

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106:02

Deep Dive on B Plots

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/11/15

From secondary romances to amazing friendships to multiple personalities, we discuss all the B Plot relationships and shenanigans in K-dramas that hook us. This is a long one, and we cover a wide range of dramas so settle in and nerd out over writing with us.Kpop Rec:Golden by JungkookSign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place to get it. Sign

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75:59

Trope Study: Enemies to Lovers

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/11/08

We are back for another trope study, and this time it's enemies to lovers! Join us as we share our favorite enemies to lovers romances, bromances, and office intern rivalries. Listen as Lia ruins the word gravy for Amy and Megan, as Amy gets a "Toxic" ear worm, and as Megan steals Lia's "Sunshine." Confused? It's okay. We also talk about a lot of dramas like CLOY, Goblin, Misaeng, Love to Hate You, Mad For Each Other, Business Proposal, Tale of the Nine Tailed, She Was Pretty, Boys Over

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73:07

Sell Me On A K-Drama: Round Three

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/11/01

With Amy out on medical leave, Lia and Megan hold it down. Lia's fresh back from Seoul. Megan didn't die riding a Segway in Sonoma. But most importantly, we attempt to sell each other on K-dramas (and two movies and a JBL) that we've recently enjoyed. Offerings include: Ballerina, Love to Hate You, The Worst of Evil, Mood of the Day, My Personal Weatherman, and Doona (Lia is ready to throw hands against the Doona haters). Did we sell you on any? Let us know!Sign Up for Our Newsletter!Want

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93:51

Destined With You

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/10/25

What's a noona (Amy) supposed to do when Lia is in Seoul and Megan is riding a Segway through wine country? Replace at least one of them, of course! I kid! My co-hosts are irreplaceable, but I do have a pretty fabulous guest Megan for today's pod, Megan from Afternoona Army, or as we call her now, BTS Megan! Join us as we deep dive Destined With You, fan ourselves over our Roman Empire, and discuss why cotton candy is the now the sexiest candy to ever exist in the world. Ever. Full stop

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64:52

Afternoona Uncensored: October

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/10/18

The next few weeks are wild with Lia going to Seoul, Megan off to ride a segway in wine country, and Amy traveling for concerts. So we decided to squeeze in one group Uncensored for a little bonding joy. This month we do fantasy casting, discuss what makes a ride-or-die favorite, give some book recs based on drama vibes, and Megan ENRAGES Lia over her stance on Moon Lovers. In fact, even as Lia writes these words (in the third person) she is physically upset all over again and wants to

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85:14

My Lovely Liar

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/10/11

While Lea and Becky (It's Bananas) enjoy the opening show of The Rose's Dawn to Dusk tour, Amy and Megan tackle the tough job of finishing a drama even when it fizzles. Join us for a story with a great premise, that gave us some major second male lead syndrome, and that maybe, possibly, at some points, went the way of Scooby-Doo. There is a lot to like about My Lovely Liar even if we didn't love it. K-Pop Rec: "Wonder" by The RoseWonder-Venn Diagram Project-Official MVSign Up for Our

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87:30

Past Lives Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/10/04

In today's episode, we delve into the 2023 film Past Lives, written and directed by Celine Song. We fangirl over the leads, Teo Yoo and Greta Lee, discuss inyun, and wonder if we're the same people we were twenty years ago (spoiler, sort of and sort of not). Take the romantic journey with us!Kpop Rec: Trouble by EVNNESign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows

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81:01

Afternoona Uncensored: September Edition

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/09/27

Once again, our patrons delight us with the hard-hitting "This or That's" and other questions that make us go "Hmm..." But really, it all boils down to Amy and Megan learning the danger of having a full bladder while discussing "Kim Fin." Shark out with us, folks. It's September's Afternoona Uncensored. K-Pop Rec: Dual (the entire comeback album) by The Rose"You're Beautiful" One-Take MVThe Rosearium AppThe Rose's Mindset CollectionSign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on why

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77:06

Trope Study: Grumpy/Sunshine

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/09/20

We are back with more trope talk. Tune in as we explore the secret ingredients that make romance stories delicious and the creative twists that keep them fresh. This week, Lia, Megan and Amy dissect and celebrate one of the most beloved tropes in romantic fiction..."Grumpy/Sunshine." From the brooder with a heart of gold (who often gets a redemptive arc) to the sunny optimist who brings warmth to even the coldest of hearts (and is usually good at banter), we explore how these contrasting

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84:54

See You In My 19th Life

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/09/13

At long last, Amy gets to gush about her Ahn Bo-Hyun awakening. Megan gets to say, "I told you so." And Lia gets to process why this drama just couldn't reel her in. Plus, we explore a question that has come up before: Can a drama move you enough to ignore plot holes and lapses in logic? If you listened to our "If You Wish Upon Me" episode, then you know where Amy and Megan stand on this one. Let's dive in with all our clothes on, folks. It's "See You In My 19th Life!" K-Pop Rec: "I Love My

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66:14

Trope Study: Forced Proximity

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2023/09/06

We discuss the delicious, tried-and-true trope of forced proximity and which Kdramas do it best, from office projects gone wrong (or right) to only one bed. We also make another plea for a bodyguard and idol romance. We mention lots of books and Kdramas so tune in!Kpop Rec of the Week:Social Path by Stray KidsBooks mentioned:The Alien's Escape by Ella MavenSnowbound at Winter: Hot Winter's Night by Lia RileyBest Worst Mistake by Lia RileyShow Me Wonders by Riley Nash (this is the train

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