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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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72:04

I Have Questions...

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/09/29

Over the course of our Kdrama watching, we have made a list of references that we want to understand better, so we dedicated an episode to a little research! We give some background info on soju tents, bank books, the Go game, as well as some questions asked by listeners. We turn the lens on ourselves as well and highlight some very American things that make other countries scratch their heads. Kpop rec:Thunderous by Stray KidsRomance book rec that makes us have questions:Morning Glory

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56:11

Midnight Runners and Kang Ha Neul's Big Stick

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/09/22

The 2017 action film Midnight Runners has everything we love about buddy cop movies: Action, comedy, some sweaty abs, and big sticks. We dive into what made it fun, talk about how there are some important underlying lessons, and discuss why we'd watch the duo of Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul in just about anything.Kpop rec:What Type of X by JessiRomance book abut law enforcement:Something About You by Julie James ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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75:31

Move to Heaven Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/09/15

We deep dive into Move to Heaven, a short drama about trauma cleaners packed with emotional punch... and real punches. We get a little personal in this one, discussing all things death in a candid way. Get into it with us!Kpop rec:Loser=Lover by TXTBook Rec about death:Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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63:36

Lawless Lawyer: Rise of the Toe Socks

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/09/08

We deep dive into Lawless Lawyer, where Lee Joon Gi kicks some major butt, and Ahn Oh Ju gives us feelings we were not ready for -- him and his toe socks. We explain why the real chemistry of this drama was between the hero and the villain. Get into all the revenge plot goodness with us!Kpop Rec:Paint Me Naked by TenRomance book rec with a lawyer:Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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52:57

The Episode 11 Climax Phenomenon

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/09/01

It might not be an official THING, but in our extensive, very fun research, we have determined MAJOR STUFF happens in Episode 11 of most dramas. Amy and Megan break it down. Check timestamps for spoilers!Kpop Rec:Psycho by Red VelvetThe King Eternal Monarch spoilers:14:00-15:48 is the ep. 11 scene.15:59-16:15 is the ending of the drama spoilerHealer Spoilers:18:30-18:39 Spoiler for childhood connection between Healer and Young Shin.19:56-21:45 Full movie date spoilerFlower of Evil

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55:36

I Ship It

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/08/25

We discuss (relation)ships we are sailing on, ships we want to sail on, and our thoughts on fandoms. We make up some inter-drama character mashups that we'd love to see!Kpop Rec:Hello Bitches by CLRomance Fandom Rec:Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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52:34

First Episode Watch: Love it or Leave it

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/08/18

We watch the first episodes of three dramas: Doom At Your Service, My Roommate is a Gumiho, and Reply 1997, and then discuss whether we were hooked or not. We also riff on what makes a great first episode for us, and some dramas that have stood out for us with amazing openings. Kpop Rec:Bad Alive by WayVRomance recs that hooked us from page one:The Night Tiger by Yangsze ChooJellicoe Road by Melina MarchettaHeroine Complex by Sara Kuhn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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48:54

Pretty When He Cries

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/08/11

K-drama heroes cry, from Lee Joon Gi, to Yoo Seung Ho to Hyun Bin, and frankly... we're into it. We chat up our favorite crying scenes and discuss who is the prettiest when he's shedding some tears. K-skincare Rec:Tomato Jelly Tint LipBook that made us cry:One Day by David Nicholls ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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53:47

Flower of Evil: Lee Joon Gi can EMOTE

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/08/04

Turns out we love murder in our K-dramas, especially when Lee Joon Gi is the hero. Get into all the twists, turns, and yes--romance--with us as we deep dive into Flower of Evil, an AfterNoona Delight favorite. K-merch Rec:TheGardenOfEden on Tee PublicRomace book rec with Amnesia:The River Leith by Leta Blake ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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63:59

Marry, Mate, Murder: Kdrama Hero Edition

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/07/28

Lia completes a Mr. Sunshine hero trifecta, Amy surprises us with her Lee Minho choices, and Megan talks about how Ko Dong Man would absolutely go downtown... well. Get all the details on which kdrama heroes we would marry, mate, and murder.Kpop rec:Love Scenario by IKONRomance book rec with a hero we would marry:Joe Callahan from At Peace by Kristen Ashley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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51:20

Fight For My Way: Off the Charts Chemistry

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/07/21

Park Seo Joon and Kim Ji Won kiss each others' boo boos and we loved every minute of it. Find out why we think Ko Dong Man is a beta hero and also why this drama nails the friends to lovers trope. K-pop rec:Make a Wish by NCT URomance book rec with an MMA hero:Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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59:20

Coffee Prince: Gong Yoo and His Towel

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/07/14

Gong Yoo makes drying his ankles sexy. Yoon Eun Hye as Eun Chan steals our hearts. And honorable mention to butter voice Han Sung. Join us as we deep dive Coffee Prince, a 2007 K-drama that feels ahead of its time.K-skincare rec:Nature Essence Bulgarian Rose EssenceRomance book rec with non-binary MC:Every Day by David Levithan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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57:39

Imaginary Cat: A Drama For Cat Lovers

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/07/07

Amy and Megan go full crazy cat lady while watching Imaginary Cat, a drama starring another cat lover--Yoo Sueng Hoo. We talk about why this drama hit us in the feels and why it's perfect for cat people.K-merch rec: Universal Yums ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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67:48

Strangers From Hell and Creeptastic Lee Dong Wook

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/06/30

Everyone is sweaty. The eggs are bloody. The meat is raw. And Eden Residence is Hell. Listen as Lia and Megan discuss the 2019 drama Strangers From Hell where Lee Dong Wook plays a creeptastic (and also hot) cannibalistic serial killer. Also, Megan makes up a new term: Horror Edging.K-pop rec:Gambler by Monsta XRomance rec with a psychopatchic hero:Run Posy Run by Cate C. Wells ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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59:47

Our Favorite Heroines

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/06/23

What characteristics do we think make a great heroine? Spoiler: She's got to be complicated! We discuss the ladies we love from Into The Ring, Coffee Prince, and Misaeng. K-merch rec: Maxim coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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60:28

Suspicious Partner Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/06/16

We discuss the 2017 K-drama Suspicious Partner and how there are multiple Ji Chang Wook hairstyles for every fan. We get spoiler-y as we fangirl over one of our favorite villains, and ick out over the product placement that had us gagging, and not in a good way. Was this a slam dunk drama for us? Listen to find out!K-skin rec of the week:Then I Met You Soothing Tea Cleansing GelRomantic Suspense book rec:Stacy Abrams writing as Selena Montgomery ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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79:06

When the Camellia Blooms: Big Drone Energy

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/06/09

We break down all the marinated crab eating, joker serial killing, Young Sik flirting goodness of When the Camellia Blooms, a drama that surprised all three of us and shot to the top of our favorites. Find out why we think the hero is a BALPHA and why we actually like to see heroines cry. This is our longest episode yet, so slip on your aviators, fire up that drone, and get into it with us.K-pop Rec:BrEAk It DoWn by BobbyK-Romance Rec: Male author writing romancePassion by Jude Morgan ★

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63:31

Boys Over Flowers, Heirs, and Feminism

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/06/02

We discuss the complicated feelings on Boys Over Flowers and how it relates to a common critique of romance books. Is it okay to like problematic content? We make the case that yes, it is, and how that is a feminist act. Yes, we're serious. Get into it with us!Romance book rec: ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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94:12

The Case for I Am Not A Robot

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/05/26

We give love to a criminally underrated drama that features one of the best romances we've ever seen. A human allergy? A life-like robot in friend mode? A terrible disguise? This drama shouldn't work but it does, and we break it down as only romance writers can.K-skincare rec:Benton Snail Bee Ultimate SerumK-romanc author rec:Jill Shalvis ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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63:36

My Love From Another Star: Why Do Min Joon is a...

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2021/05/19

We deep dive into the classic K-drama My Love From Another Star. Take a shot every time we mention Kim Soo Hyun's pillow lips. We discuss how we wanted more alien world building, why Do Min Joon is absolutely a boomer alien done with Earth, and how we are totally into murder subplots with our romances.K-pop Rec:Mafia in the Morning by ItzyAlien Romance recs:The Drixonian Warrior series by Ella Maven (Megan's alter-ego)Aliens Among Us series by Tiffany RobertsCheck out our merch on

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