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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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47:59

We Have Questions... Again!

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/10/12

Every now and then, K-Dramas make us scratch our heads and think, "How did that happen?" or "Could that really happen?" or "Wait, that could never happen IRL, right?" Join us for another round of questions we have about our favorite dramas as we explore shamanism, hospice musicals, and the undeniable appeal of Michael Learns to Rock. K-Pop Rec: "New Thing" by ZicoAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight

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89:17

Green Means Go: Discussing Green Flag Characters

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/10/05

There's a lot of chatter about red flags in K-drama relationships, but what about the characters who make us wave that green flag? Do you want your partner rearranging your kitchen? Is it your dream to be saved from conflict by a drone-wielding policeman? We discuss our favorite characters, their positive traits, and debate the ever-green good guy vs. bad guy. From Captain Ri to zombie-fighting Yi Hyun, these are the characters who make us say, "Yes please, you can proceed."Kpop Rec: Rush

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57:33

Extraordinary Attorney Woo And Autistic Rep: Part 2

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/09/28

The second and final part of the Afternoona Delight Deep Dive into 2022's smash hit drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Today, Lia and Amy, have a candid talk with two autistic K-drama fans about what worked (and what didn't) as far as autistic rep in the drama. Our special guests are very active on Twitter where they drop lots of truth bombs and deep thinking thoughts. You can find Ji Chang Wook expert Fran at @wanderingFranzi and Suga Stan J at @hallyulyrebird.Are your family and friends

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64:56

Extraordinary Attorney Woo: Part 1

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/09/21

Can a drama lose its footing in the second half and still be charming as hell? We think so! This week we deep dive one of Netflix's highest ranking shows of the summer, Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Join Amy, Lia, and guest host Sarah from @KDramaThis (Insta and Twitter) as we explore what the drama did well, whether or not there are too many court cases, and what we expect from season 2. And stay tuned for next week's episode, Part 2, where we explore autistic representation in EAW with two

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83:53

Just Beat It: Kdrama Edition

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/09/14

What makes you watch a K-drama and think "Wow, you just can't beat that!" Or clutch your hands to your chest as your heart skips a beat? Or want to beat a drum and tell the world how much you loved the story? So you might be sensing a theme here...that's right, today we are discussing story beats, the plotting formulas that makes commercial entertainment so addictive. Just be warned, once you know how the sausage is made, you might never be able to unsee it again (unless you are like Lia

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82:28

In Celebration of the Wooga Squad

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/09/07

What's a Wooga Squad, and do you need it in your life? Absolutely. The Wooga Squad--better known as Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Woo-shik, V (or Kim Taehyung), and Peakboy--are five famous friends who wear matching PJs, catch ALL the halibut, and ice skate like they've never ice skated before. Well, some of them do. It's time to join us for In the Soop: Friendcation and Episode one of Hwarang, the K-Drama where it all began. Kpop rec:Gyopo Hairstyle by PeakboyAre your family and

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94:10

The Great Itaewon Class Debate

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/08/31

In regards to the 2020 K-drama hit Itaewon Class, the noonas were divided. Some of us loved the romance and someone (Ahem, Megan) felt it was a few saranghae's short. Two things we did agree on? Ahn Bo Hyun was a fantastic villain and Park Seo Joon could have jogged with a few less clothes on. Listen to us debate and make up!Kpop Rec: Pretty Psycho by Purple KissAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon

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73:22

Hobipalooza: J-Hope's On Fire

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/08/28

In June 2022, during their Festa dinner, BTS announced that they'd be taking some time to focus on creative rejuvenation and solo work. Rapper/Group Dance Captain, J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), rose to the occasion by announcing he'd be not only releasing the group's first official solo album, but also headlining Lollapalooza in Chicago. When the news broke, Hobi biases dove to their computers to secure entrance to this historic event. Afternoona Army host, Tonya, scored a coveted golden ticket and

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77:53

Pachinko Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/08/24

Lea loves the book. Amy loves Lee Min Ho. Together we watched Pachinko--the epic 2022 Apple TV+ American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 bestselling saga by Min Jin Lee. Join us as we dig in on whether we like book-to-screen adaptations as a rule and where the scope and ambition of this one succeeded even as it left us wondering what's next. Also, does Pachinko win the award for best intro to a show....well ever? Yes. Yes it does. Kpop Rec of the Week: Bad

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80:11

Iconic K-Drama Moments That Live In Our Heads Rent Free

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/08/17

How many K-drama scenes live rent free in your mind, playing over and over again on a loop? Too many to count? Same here, and we're certainly not sorry that our brains have room for little else. Join us as we explore our favorite iconic moments in K-drama. From epic kisses to unforgettable villains to moments that will forever melt our hearts, today we are deep-diving K-drama scenes we will never forget, and we can't wait to hear what yours are too!K-Pop Rec of the Week: "Guerrilla" by

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71:54

Today's Topic: Tomorrow

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/08/10

Today, we're talking about Tomorrow (sorry for the Dad joke), a 2022 drama about grim reapers tasked with saving lives of people who are suicidal. We discuss why we think this drama has a good message and handles the delicate topic with care... with a few quibbles. And this wouldn't be an AfterNoona podcast without a little fangirling over Rowoon.Kpop Rec: Sneakers by ItzyAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona

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87:56

Kinn/Porsche: Hedgehogs, Jumper Cables, and So Much...

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/08/03

What do you get when you add the brooding heir to a mafia empire, a free-spirited bartender with a heart of gold, a hedgehog with medical issues, a villain (but maybe not) who has a thing for electric cables, a whole lot of Daddy issues, and fight scenes that seemed to have been inspired by Home Alone's Kevin Arnold? That's right--this week Megan and Lia discuss Kinn/Porsche, the queer Thai drama that has taken the world by storm. Did we love it? Is water wet? We are obsessed. It's so hot

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29:23

Snack with a Descendants of the Sun Super Fan

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/08/01

Do you have a comfort drama? One you re-watch to lift your spirits, or check out clips of when having a bad day? Most of us do...however have you rewatched your fave TEN times? That's right, ten times. In this Afternoona Delight snack, Lia visits her friend Jac in Australia who might be one of the world's leading Descendants of the Sun fans. Hear a bit more on why she keeps coming back to this Kim Eun-sook fan favorite and why she can't quit Big Boss (aka Song Joong-ki).Are your family and

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69:20

Why We're Suckers for Tsundere Characters

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/07/27

In case you're wondering if your noonas have a type--in K-Drama life and maybe even real life--it's the cold-on-the-outside, marshmallow-on-the-inside, Elizabeth Bennet-loving-Mr. Darcy, centuries-old-tortured-vampire type...the tsundere. This week we talk about our favorite K-Drama tsundere heroes and heroines and why this archetype works so well in romance. K-Pop Rec: #MOOD by MCNDAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our

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95:47

Twenty-Five Twenty-One Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/07/20

Megan and special guest Sarah from @kdramathis team up to discuss Twenty-Five Twenty-One, a popular kdrama from this year available on Netflix. We discuss our favorite relationships on the show, how Na Hee Do is a great model for female athletes, and of course, we give all our thoughts on THAT ending. Don't worry, we give spoiler alerts! Listen and see if you agree with us!Kpop Rec of the Week:Kick It by NCT 127Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and

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90:47

Prison Playbook Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/07/13

Imagine having your dream within reach--a major league baseball debut right around the corner--when you end up in prison for aggravated assault. Hey, sometimes people deserve a beat down. But in this case, the judge has deemed you took it too far. And he was probably right. Now your dream becomes a nightmare...or does it? For Je-hyeok (played to perfection by Squid Game's Park Hae-Soo in his first ever lead role), sitting in the slammer for a year was not on his life goals bingo card

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59:18

Does Product Placement Work?

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/07/06

Will a $5 foot long bring meaning back into our lives? Will Vans sneakers save us from a flying knife bridge in hell? And will the CELLRETURN mask turn us into babies? Here at Afternoona Delight, we answer all your hard hitting questions about product placement in K-Dramas--and maybe go off on a few tangents about one of Amy's many vacuums. K-Pop Rec: "Ring the Alarm" by KardAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona

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76:54

Saved By The Sell

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/06/29

As much as we love to join forces and deep dive a K-drama, sometimes your Afternoonas have to follow their hearts. This usually means Lia is seeking a slice of life story, Megan is on the hunt for adrenaline and action, and Amy wants a big cathartic cry. Join us for a show where we try to sell each other on a drama that we've recently enjoyed and want the others to try: Tomorrow, Our Blues and Military Prosecutor Doberman. K-pop Rec of the Week: Run BTS by BTSAre your family and friends

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56:43

Travel (Virtually) to Korea with Us

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/06/22

Today we talk about some of the locations in South Korea that are on our bucket list to visit: We highlight important landmarks, interesting facts, and yummy cuisine in Busan, Daegu, and Jeju. And of course, we fangirl over our favorite K-drama scenes that were filmed in these places. So travel with us (virtually, that is) on a tour of South Korea.Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find

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62:41

Discussing Heat Levels in K-dramas

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2022/06/15

Sweet? Steamy? Closed door? Fade-to-black? How do we define sexy times in K-Drama, and is sex necessary for romance to be--well--romantic? Join us as we put on our romance-writer hats and examine the heat levels of our favorite dramas. K-Pop Rec: "Beat Box" by NCT DreamRomance Book Recs: STAKING HIS CLAIM by Tessa BaileyBOOK LOVERS, by Emily HenryTHE INITIATION by Nikki SloaneAre your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona

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