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Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast

This is Daebak K-Rambles, where a couple of friends review Korean dramas. Join Jess, a K-drama veteran, and a host of drama friends and creators from around the world as we watch and review K-dramas (and sometimes C-dramas) from all different genres from romance to action, Hallyu name it! (Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok @daebakpod!! Jess runs wild sharing all things K-drama and C-drama OSTs, quotes, video edits, and more! Support the podcast and become a Patron:

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01:45:36

Pachinko / Ep. 20

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/05/12

On Episode 20 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guests Minal, Sangeetha, and Poonam from the Crash Landed on Kdramas Podcast to review Pachinko, starring Kim Min-ha, Lee Min-Ho, Youn Yuh-Jung, and Jin Ha. Jess and the Crash Landed ladies have a hot discussion about this 2022 American adaptation of the bestselling book, talking through the acting performances, the fundamental differences between the show and novel, the cinematography, and more! GUESTS: Minal,

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01:43:59

Twenty-Five Twenty-One / Ep. 19

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/05/05

On Episode 19 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Miguel to review Twenty-Five Twenty-One, starring Kim Tae-Ri and Nam Joo-Hyuk. Jess and Miguel deep dive on this popular and contentious 2022 K-drama, discussing Kim Tae-Ri and Nam Joo-Hyuk’s acting, the amazing writing, the framing device, the retro OST, the world events that pushed the plot forward, the romance, THAT ENDING, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the

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01:31:37

Start-Up / Ep. 18

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/04/28

On Episode 18 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Curtis from the Infatuasian Podcast to review Start-Up, starring Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-Hyuk, and Kim Seon-Ho. Jess and Curtis actually disagree on their assessment of this pandemic-era K-drama, talking through Nam Joo-Hyuk’s acting chops, “Good Boy” Kim Seon-Ho, the pacing, the fun OST, where the show could’ve improved, and more! GUEST: Curtis Infatuasian Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple Instagram:

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01:24:05

Goblin / Ep. 17

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/04/21

On Episode 17 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Jenny from the Pocha Playlist Podcast to review Goblin, starring Gong Yoo and Kim Go-Eun. Jess and Jenny cry over a bouquet of buckwheat flowers as they discuss this iconic K-drama, talking through the fantastical star-crossed lovers plot, the excellent second-lead couple, the notorious age gap, the confounding supernatural lore, the OST that’s still wrecking us, and more! GUEST: Jenny Pocha Playlist

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01:02:52

Beyond Evil / Ep. 16

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/04/14

On Episode 16 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico take a walk on the dark side on a review of Beyond Evil, starring Shin Ha-Kyeon and Yeo Jin-Goo. Jess and Rico talk through the crime drama, including the strength of the acting, the ever-thickening plot, what could have been done differently, Chevy product placement, maniacal laughing, and more! *CORRECTION: Writer Kim Soo Jin is actually a female, and she did not write Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. Rate and subscribe on

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01:23:15

Navillera / Ep. 15

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/04/07

On Episode 15 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Mina from the Kpop Bookshelf Podcast to review Navillera, starring Park In-hwan and Song Kang. Jess and Mina dance their way through this 12-episode drama, discussing the effortless chemistry between the leads, the comical dance doubles, underdeveloped side characters, the meaning of “Navillera,” Song Kang’s acting skills, and more! GUEST: Mina Website: https://kpopbookshelfpod.wixsite.com/blog Kpop

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01:10:09

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon / Ep. 14

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/03/31

On Episode 14 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Lia Riley from the Afternoona Delight Podcast to talk about the rom-com drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, starring Park Bo-young and Park Hyung-sik. Jess and Lia laugh their way through this lovable drama, discussing the fantastic chemistry between the leads, swoon worthy moments, the memorable OST, the tropes that had them in a vise-grip, the funky kidnapping plot line, Ji Soo’s bullying scandal, and

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01:15:01

My Mister / Ep. 13

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/03/24

On Episode 13 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Jeanie Chang aka Noona’s Noonchi to talk about the drama My Mister, starring Lee Sun-kyun and IU. Jess and Jeanie talk through the dark, melancholy drama, including an exploration of the Korean term jeong, workplace culture, failure, being a good person, community, empathy, happiness, and more! GUEST: Jeanie Chang aka Noona’s Noonchi Website: www.noonasnoonchi.com Noona’s Noonchi Podcast: Available on

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01:50:12

Something in the Rain / Ep. 12

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/03/17

On Episode 12 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Caitlin of @nosleep4dramas to talk about the romance drama Something in the Rain, starring Jung Hae-in and Son Ye-jin. Jess and Caitlin talk through the unique drama, including the mesmerizing central couple, the predictable and unpredictable plot beats, the worst mother figure ever in K-drama, umbrella symbolism, the OST, and more! GUEST: Caitlin - @nosleep4dramas Website: nosleep4dramas.com Instagram:

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01:30:42

When the Camellia Blooms / Ep. 11

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2022/03/10

On Episode 11 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico kick off Season 2 with a review of When the Camellia Blooms, starring Kong Hyo-Jin and Kang Ha-Neul. Jess and Rico talk through the drama, including the exploration of single motherhood, trauma, abandonment, and prejudice and societal norms in a small town, the best parts of the sweet romance, a serial killer plot line that seems out of place, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the

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01:38:26

Squid Game / Ep. 10

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/10/22

On this special Episode 10 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we had to talk about the worldwide phenomenon that is Squid Game, starring Lee Jung-Jae, Park Hae-Soo, Jung Ho-Yeon, and Wi Ha-Joon. Jess and special guest Miguel talk through the Netflix thriller, including the fascinating central theme, the most compelling characters, the predictable plot beats, the impact the show has had on the world, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the socials, and be

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01:11:15

Season 1 Finale / Ep. 9

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/08/26

On Episode 9 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, it's the Season 1 Finale episode of our K-drama journey (and it took everything in me not to play Vitamin C's "Friends Forever"). Jess and Rico discuss their show watching habits, Rico talks through what he learned as a K-drama newb, and then they have some fun handing out superlatives like Best Character Intro, Character with the Best Job, Best Duo/Crew, Show You Wish Was a Feature-Length Movie Instead, and so many more! Thank you for

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01:04:16

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim / Ep. 8

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/08/19

On Episode 8 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we quit our demanding day job after nearly a decade of servitude on our review of What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, starring Park Seo-Joon and Park Min-Young. Jess and Rico talk through the well-liked romantic comedy, including the problematic power dynamics between our main couple, the unlikeable character the charming Park Seo-Joon plays, the annoying subplots, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the

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01:09:42

Hospital Playlist / Ep. 7

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/08/12

On Episode 7 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we change out of our scrubs and pick up a guitar as we review of Hospital Playlist (Season 1), starring Jo Jung-Suk, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jung Kyung-Ho, Kim Dae-Myung, and Jeon Mi-Do. Jess and Rico discuss the beloved medical K-drama, including the delightful chemistry of this ensemble cast, their favorite characters and most memorable moments, the famous OST, the romances and flirtations our five friends have, and more! Rate and subscribe on

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01:33:26

Crash Landing on You / Ep. 6

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/08/05

On Episode 6 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we go paragliding across the border on our review of Crash Landing on You, starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin. Jess and Rico cover the most recent K-drama to take the world by storm, including the preposterous premise, the strength of the star-crossed lovers’ chemistry, the portrayal of North Korea, the compelling secondary romance, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know

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01:23:23

The K2 / Ep. 5

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/07/29

On Episode 5 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we belt “I Will Always Love You” on our review of The Bodyguard, aka The K2, starring Ji Chang-wook and Lim Yoona. Jess and Rico talk about the pacing and the action, the sexual tension between ~certain characters, the screamo OST for throwing punches, what defines an “idol” drama, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know that you want a Season 2! Follow us! Patreon

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01:10:04

W: Two Worlds Apart / Ep. 4

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/07/22

On Episode 4 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we step into the comic book world on our review of W: Two Worlds Apart, starring Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo. Jess and Rico chat about the super intriguing plot, the chemistry between the leads, the epic OST, the quagmire of the comic world’s logistics, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know that you want a Season 2! Follow us! Patreon Instagram Twitter Facebook

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01:10:58

Signal / Ep. 3

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/07/15

On Episode 3 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we solve cold cases with the crew from Signal, starring Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Hye-Soo, and Cho Jin-Woong! Jess and Rico discuss the dark police procedural with a fantastical element, including the interesting premise, the strength of the acting, the most impactful plot lines, the true crime cases that inspired the show, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know that you want a

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01:08:05

Descendants of the Sun / Ep. 2

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/07/08

On Episode 2 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we open a bottle of wine and crash a Jeep for our review of 2016’s Descendants of the Sun, starring Song Joong-Ki and Song Hye-Kyo! Jess and Rico discuss the wildly popular K-drama, including the chemistry between the #SongSong couple, the weakest parts of the show, the unique filming location, the amazing OST, how awful non-Korean (white) actors are in K-drama, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the

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01:17:52

Boys Over Flowers / Ep. 1

Daebak K-Rambles Podcast: Kdrama Reviews ·

2021/07/01

On Episode 1 of the ATC Presents Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, we curl our hair and visit the dry cleaners for our review of 2009’s Boys Over Flowers, starring Lee Min-Ho and Ku Hye-Seon! Jess and Rico give their raw thoughts on the K-drama classic in all its dated glory, including talking about the actors and plot, the strength of the love story, school bullying in South Korea, the OST, the legacy of the show, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on all the socials, and be sure

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