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Afternoona Asks

Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We"ll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Afternoona Asks ND: Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad -

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106:08

CDramas 2024 Review with Liliana

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/12/15

Sarah is delighted to be joined by Liliana from Tea and Soju Podcase to review the year in Chinese Dramas. Join us as we discuss what CDramas Sarah has watched this year, what were Liliana's faves for the year and hear some more of her recommendations. We also briefly discuss what's coming up in CDrama-land in 2025.Links for Liliana's: Tea and Soju Podcast and InstagramTo listen to Liliana’s previous 2023 podcast with us check out the episodeLove Next Door Deep Dive – Tea and Soju

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87:08

K-Actor Fan Events with Jasmine

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/12/04

Sarah and Grace are excited to welcome fellow Afternoona Delight Patreon member Jasmine on the pod to talk fan events for Korean actors. We discuss the different kinds of events K-stars put on for their fans, how difficult it is to get into the events, and what features of the events may differ actor-to-actor. We also talk a bit more in depth about events put on by one of Sarah's and Jasmine's faves, Lee Jehoon.Find more information from Jasmine on Lee Jehoon's fan events in this blog post:

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60:06

Banned Book Club and the South Korean Culture of...

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/11/12

Grace welcomes guest Ryan Estrada, co-author of the critically acclaimed graphic novel Banned Book Club to the show. We discuss Ryan's work and the history and culture of protest in South Korea. We also get a sneak peek behind the scenes of a Kdrama on which Ryan was an extra. And, in the language section, we talk about how easy it is (for some) to learn the Korean alphabet.Find Ryan online at:www.ryanestrada.com@ryanestrada.com on Bluesky@ryanestradadotcom on Instagram @ryanestrada on

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89:35

Heartriders Unite! All About the Fallen for Seo In...

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2024/10/22

Sarah, Grace, and guests Megan (from Afternoona Delight podcast) and Kalena (from AD Patreon) chat about the Fallen for Seo In Guk fan meetings in Los Angeles and Washington DC. We discuss Seo In Guk's filmography and fandom, his beautiful live singing, and the hilarious and endearing games and fan service prepared for the event. We also talk about the perks and pitfalls of VIP tickets and the amazing vibes among fan meet attendees. Show Notes:Sarah and Megan's deep dive of Death's Game for

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93:51

JSA and Korean American Experiences of Hallyu

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/09/30

Grace welcomes fellow Korean American, Lisa, as a guest this episode to talk about Park Chan-wook's 2000 film Joint Security Area and compare notes on our personal experiences of Hallyu. We discuss the standing of the film as an early Hallyu success, its moving and humanizing portrayal of soldiers from both sides of the armistice line, the impact of Korea's division on the psyche of its people both at home and abroad, and the tension and longing that characterize relations between each side

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81:35

Women in the South Korean Workforce with Hyojin Seo

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2024/09/15

We are delighed to be joined by Dr Seo Hyojin, who is a gender and labour market sociologist and an international and interdisciplinary scholar. Hyojin currently work as Post-doctoral Researcher for a Horizon Europe project EqualHouse at the Department of Sociology, Tilburg University (NL). She joins us to chat about women in the South Korean workforce and which Korean Dramas portray different elements. We also go on to talk about how much women's inquality in the workplace impact the low

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96:46

Sungkyungkwan Scandal - A Confucian Deep Dive

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/08/31

We had so much fun diving deep into one of Grace's top comfort dramas, the 2010 sageuk Sungkyunkwan Scandal. We were excited to have Gavin join us again to discuss the historical backdrop, queer-coded characters, and surprisingly liberal version of Confucianism we find in this "Joseon Coffee Prince." Join us to discuss this gender swap historical drama, in Park Min Young's breakout role. We start with a spoiler free section so you can listen to see if this might be a drama for you!Note -

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90:23

Let's Go to Seoul Part 4 - Sarah's return visit!

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/08/03

We're back with another episode to discuss travelling to Seoul - Sarah was lucky to return for another work trip this summer! This time she had some time to go for some experiences: a hair spa, a facial and some kimchi making. She also tried soy marinated crab and met 2 Korean Instagram influencers! Check out the episode to hear about more things to do in Seoul. Show Notes:Hair spa: Sarah went to ParkJun Beauty Lab Cheongdam branch. For more details and to book go to their Instagram

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64:01

Editing All The Feels - with EmmaB

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/07/17

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 socials below.Please check out the shownotes below for links to EmmaB's social media pages as well as other content mentioned in the podcast.Follow

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102:43

Learning Korean with Lindsay

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/06/30

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 Korean conversation and relate to the struggles and joy of diving into a new language or brushing up on an old one.Korean Language Learning

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87:34

KDramas via an Actors lens: With Katherine Bourne Taylor

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2024/06/13

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 discuss what might be some upcoming trends for co-produced Korean and American shows. Tune in, it's a super interesting chat!Notes:Wondering where can

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101:28

KDrama 2024 so far - A catchup with guests

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/05/22

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 your interest.Notes:If you'd like to hear more about Gavin's KDrama tastes, we talked this through with him and about Costuming on an earlier

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103:52

Being an Autism Ally with KDrama pointers

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/05/15

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 and the ways you could support them - all year around!Notes from the show:Previous episodes covered in this show:Extraordinary Attorney Woo Part 1

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85:01

Intro to Chinese Language for Asian Drama fans

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/04/30

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 accepted into a program: 합격하다 hab-gyeok hada - the infinitive form, to pass or, more literally, to do pass. The word discussed was just the first part,

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82:51

The Untamed - Autistic coded Lan Wangji Part 2

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/04/15

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 with 10 billion views domestically in China as of 2022 in China on one service alone, never mind the huge international success and acclaim it

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80:49

My Dearest unpacked with a Confucian lens

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/03/31

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. We had a lot of fun unpacking our joint favourite drama of 2023 and hope you enjoy listening it too!For a preview/another take on the drama,

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81:05

Gen-Z Seoulite views - An interview with Haeji

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/03/15

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 about the centrality of Seoul to Korean life. In our Korean language section, we have fun learning some slang.Find Haeji on Instagram @gmt_haeji

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68:19

Demystifying the South Korean Education System

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/02/29

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 Youjeong ssaem on iTalki at:

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49:32

Autistic coded characters: Lan Wangji in The Untamed

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/02/14

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 huge international success and acclaim it garnered. This all with a cleverly crafted and nuanced production that captured the spirit of the

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82:36

Let's Go to Seoul Part 3 - Lia's trip!

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/02/09

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 future trip to Seoul!Notes from Show mentioned in episode:Sinchon Graffiti Tunnel Hakdong Park, GangnamGoblin walk - Doeksugung Stone WallBTS

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