How I Met My KDrama

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1 E6 / Are you up for a nerdy deep dive into why Kdramas have such a broad appeal? If you are, let your geek flag fly and come along for my one-hundred percent personal theories on the rise of Korean content. ✅ This is a spoiler free episode. Enjoy! Links to podcast episodes mentioned: Dramas over Flowers - A Short History of the K-Drama Industry Before Netflix: https://pod.link/1270514773/episode/4aae97...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1 E5 / Brian Meeks, who is an author as well as a fan of 3-D printing and pickleball, joins me to talk about his favorite Kdramas this week. We delve into his top recommendations and explore character growth arcs, especially redemption arcs. Plus, he sells me on Vincenzo and I sell him on Good Manager/Chief Kim. ⚠️ Mild spoilers for the show mentioned below. Alice in BorderlandExtraordinary Attorn...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1E4 / Kristi Rose, pediatric therapist and author of romance and mystery novels, joins me to talk about her passion for the Enemies to Lovers trope, the art of blending genres, character development, and the intense emotional storytelling in Kdrama. ⚠️ Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows: Extraordinary Attorney WooKing of the LandLove to Hate YouDestined for...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1E3 / Ever wondered why Crash Landing on You feels so nostalgic? 🪖From World War II visuals to vintage fashion to restrained romance, I explore how the iconic kdrama's sentimental vibes added an intriguing layer to an already compelling story. I also dig into why nostalgia is such a powerful story-telling tool. 🌪️ 💔 Plus discover how a tornado and a Casablanca-type relationship created the perfect storm in CL...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1E2 / Amy Boyles joins me to chat about our love for Kdramas and how they influence our writing and storytelling, discussing everything from tropes to cliffhangers to side characters and we try to answer the question of why Kdramas are so addictive.Amy writes paranormal cozy mysteries and magical romcoms. She discovered Kdramas with Squid Game and then branched out to a variety of other shows, including Crash Landing o...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1E1 / It’s the first of the “five favorite” episodes with a look back on some of my favorite Kdramas of 2024. Did I have some quibbles with some of these dramas? Yes, but these were some of my overall favorites. I 💙 retrospectives, so let’s see what Kdramas surprised and delighted me as well as a few that didn’t. Shows mentioned: When the Phone RingsThe Atypical FamilyFlex x CopMy Sweet MobsterNo Gain No...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. ✨ Every Kdrama fan has that magical moment when they discover the world of Korean dramas, but we all know how hard it is to find fellow Kdrama watchers IRL. How I Met My Kdrama podcast provides a place where we can share our origin stories as well as recommend shows we couldn’t stop watching.📚Hi, I’m Sara Rosett. By day, I’m a mystery author, but at night, you’ll find me binge-watching Kdramas until the wee hours. (Who