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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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65:55

Noonas Catch Up

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/10/09

The Noonas are back together, and we did a little catch up with each other--Megan tells her tale of woe about flying to Scotland, and we discuss some of the latest Kdramas we've been watching. Get back into it with us!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*Are 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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106:04

Deep Dive: Justice for Vincenzo

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/10/02

Join Sarah from Afternoona Asks, Megan from Afternoona Army and Lindsay from our Patreon, as they dive into a drama that has divided watchers since its debut. Vincenzo the 2021 drama starring Song Joong Ki as the eponymous hero and Jeon Yeo Been as plucky lawyer Hong Cha Young. With a strong supporting cast including Ok Taec Yeon from 2PM, Jo Han Cheol (currently on Love Next Door) and Kwak Dong Yeon and directed by Kim Hee Won (Queen Of Tears), this drama is action packed with high-jinx,

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60:38

September Uncensored

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/09/25

Good afternoon, good evening, and good night, everyone! It's September Uncensored time where we discuss what dramas we've rewatched, hate watched, or DNF'd (did not finish). Which dramas have we started and meant to finish but are still sitting in our watch list waiting for us to come back to them again. And do we think our top dramas from our baby K-drama watching days would hit different if we watched them today? Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your

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108:55

Across Borders and Beyond K-Dramas

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/09/18

Join Lia and special guest Susan Lee for a candid conversation encompassing migration, belonging, and home. They'll explore how romance novels and Korean dramas have impacted Susan's life in these areas. Together, they'll discuss where we find common ground and universal experiences. They'll also delve into when nuance and cultural context matter. Susan will also share important insights on what some of us might be missing when it comes to Queen of Tears. This thought-provoking discussion

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71:40

Fun With Tropes: 10 K-Drama Tropes and the Dramas...

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/09/11

Today, while Megan is off frolicking in Scotland, Lia and Amy draw inspiration from Screen Rant's list of 10 Common Tropes Seen in K-Drama. We discuss whether the trope is a person thumbs-up or thumbs-down, which dramas use the trope well or not so well, and whether or not we've ever used the trope in a book! Join us for a trope-tastic Wednesday, and let us know your favorite drama tropes you'd love to see in a book someday!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE

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91:48

My Sweet Mobster Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/09/04

All three noonas are back with a review of this year's sleeper hit, My Sweet Mobster. We talk about why Um Tae Goo has the voice of romance writer dreams, how some of the plot lines felt socially relevant, and why this drama hit us in all the feels.Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join

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68:16

August Uncensored

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/08/28

On today's episode we unleash some of your noonas' deepest, darkest secrets...like Amy being a cheerleader in high school, Lia's questionable behavior at a Green Day concert when she was fourteen, and Megan's college encounter with a stairway beer bong. Don't worry...we ask and answer a lot of questions about K-Dramas too, thanks to our fantastic patrons! What is Chekov's gun, and how does it relate to K-Drama and our writing? Should we stick with a drama where the story doesn't grip us but

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82:20

K-Con and Special Guest, Lynne Martens!

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/08/21

Today Amy and Lia have the pleasure of talking to costume designer/maker Lynne Martens who scored a press pas to L.A.'s K-Con and got to breathe the same air as Park Min-Young, Rowoon, Kim Soo-Hyun, and Taemin, to name a few. We loved getting to hear Lynne's K-Drama and K-Pop origin story, how she's only two Kevin Bacons away from Ji Chang-Wook and Lee Min-Ho, and of course what it was like to brave the chaotic joy of K-Con! You can find Lynne on Instagram and TikTok at @hallyuwithme and

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77:16

All About Angst

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/08/14

When someone whispers "angsty" about a drama, buckle up! You're in for a ride that could twist your insides like a pretzel and possibly leave you ugly-crying into your mattress. So, what's your flavor? Are you the type who thrives on emotional turbulence, eagerly lapping up every tear and heartache? Or do you prefer your stories fluffy as a cloud, with just a pinch of angst to keep things interesting? We explore the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Get ready to talk about dramas

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67:23

Queen of Tears

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/08/07

At long last, Amy and Lia do a Queen of Tears deep dive! Join us as we gush over Kim Soo-hyun's emotional range, Kim Ji-won's fantastic performance, Park Sung-hoon's emotional boo-boos, and Kwak Dong-yeon as our Queen's Group MVP. Content warning for Lia talking about toes and--despite all our gushing--your noonas not giving QoT a spot in their top 25 despite some truly stellar performances. So let's get to it!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free

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72:40

July Uncensored

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/07/31

Summer schedules have been keeping us apart, but your Afternoona hosts managed to reunite for an uncensored episode. What have we been watching? What are we looking forward to (hint: Jung Hae In)? What drama actors would Amy re-cast in a Twilight remake? Megan dishes on Rain and Uhm Tae-Goo. Which drama caused Lia to cry the most? What's one of our real life drama-tastic moments? Warning: Beware random moments of foot licking. Sorry (just kidding, not apologies). Ready to download your

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91:05

Death's Game: No Filler, All Killer

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/07/24

Sarah from AfterNoona Asks joins Megan in discussing Death's Game, which might have come out in January, but better late than never, right? We get into the many lives, excellent acting and...squelching. Megan also gives an alternative ending idea to an already well-plotted drama.Kpop Rec: Klaxon by G(I-DLE)Seo In Guk interview with Kim JiHoon and Kim Jae WookReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona

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98:30

Summer Rogue Episode: Twinkling Watermelon with Amy,...

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/07/17

Your noonas are still going rogue, and this week Amy teams up with Grace and Sarah from Afternoona Asks to finally do a deep dive on Twinkling Watermelon! Join us as we gush over the drama that burrowed its way into all of our hearts and as we unanimously agree that we don't care how time travel happens or if it follows any rules...We just love that it happens! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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47:25

Summer Rogue Episode: Lia and Megan Take NYC

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/07/10

Your Afternoona's are in summer vacation mode...but don't worry, we won't leave ya'll hanging. In order to get some time off, but also keep content coming, we developed the concept of three summer rogue episodes. Each host will be in charge of one and can do whatever it is their little heart desires. Lia is up first. She brought in a very special, very non-secret guest...MEGAN. Why is her regular co-host a special guest? Because we recorded this show passed out on her hotel bed after

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93:09

Lovely Runner Deep Dive

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/07/03

Amy and Megan discuss 2024's Lovely Runner, a Kdrama with time travel, romance, and a serial killer. How can this not be a favorite? We get into what we liked, why Byeon Woo Seok is a new favorite Kdrama hero, and some fan theories that may or may not make sense. Either way, it's a fun one, so get into it with us!Kpop Rec: WORK by AteezReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*Are your

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74:03

Afternoona Uncensored: Love Triangles

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/06/26

It's time for another Afternoona Uncensored, and today we're talking love triangles. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Hope they give you the best second lead syndrome? Plus, Megan admits she's never read or seen Twilight, and Lia and Amy are still deciding if the friendship can be salvaged. WE KID, folks. But also, weigh in--on K-drama love triangles, Twilight, and more!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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66:03

The Significance of Soju: How This Famous Spirit...

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/06/19

In the world of Korean dramas, you'll often spot a green-tinted bottle making frequent appearances - that's Soju, Korea's beloved spirit. Traditionally distilled from rice, Soju boasts a flavor profile reminiscent of vodka. These days, it comes in a variety of tantalizing flavors like strawberry and peach. Even celebrities are getting in on the action with endorsements with star-studded Soju ads featuring your favorite idols and actors. Tune in as Lia, Amy and Megan dive into ways this

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88:36

Marry/Mate/Murder: 2024 Edition

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/06/12

We are back with another edition of Marry/Mate/Murder among Kdrama characters. The last time we did this game was in 2021. Have our choices changed? Does Lia want Lee Rang to eat her liver? Can Amy choose who to murder between her time travel loves? Which serial killer does Megan want to mate? Listen and play along with us!Kpop rec: WOKE UP by XGSign 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

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92:58

Trope Talk: Grumpy/Sunshine

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/06/05

All three noonas are back together this week for a trope talk on one of our favorites--Grumpy/Sunshine! Join as we comb through our backlists to see if we've ever written a grumpy/sunshine, as we discuss our favorite romantic and platonic grumpy/sunshine pairings, and for drama recs that use the trope well. Plus, we take it to the Patreon to hear some of their favorite drama characters who embody the trope perfectly.K-Pop Rec: Colors by SolarSign Up for Our Newsletter!Want our thoughts on

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77:23

A Man And A Woman

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives ·

2024/05/29

Join Lia and Special Guest Lexi as we do a dive deep into the 2016 South Korean film, "A Man and a Woman". Directed by Lee Yoon-ki (Love Talk, One Day), this spare and affecting story follows two individuals, both struggling with their personal lives, who find solace and unexpected love in each other. Starring Jeon Do-yeon and Gong Yoo, the film explores the complexities of human emotions, Gong Yoo's butt (sorry but let's be real... many people have checked out the movie for this reason),

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