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How I Met My KDrama

✨ Every Kdrama viewer has an origin story. We dive into how we discovered Kdramas and the shows that have stolen our hearts.☂️Kdrama is our Roman Empire.

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All Episodes

33:01

Rewatchable Kdramas and Favorite OSTs with Maxine

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/10/23

☎️ Get in Touch! Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E25 / Maxine Wright, supply chain professional, master gardener, avid podcast listener—and, of course, passionate Kdrama fan—joins me to talk about her favorite dramas and how her journey started during the pandemic. ⭐ We explore how Kdramas connect us with our emotions, the joys of discovering underrated gems, and why Maxine seeks out older and less mainstream series between th...

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70:20

Slice of Life Kdramas for Your Watchlist

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/10/09

☎️ Get in Touch! Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E24 / Christina from YA Girls Kdrama Podcast, teacher and passionate Kdrama fan, joins me for a slice of life genre celebration! If you love the daily rhythms, cozy feelings, and relatable conflicts found in slice of life Korean dramas, this chat is for you. Are we rebranding “slice of life” into “warm hug dramas?” Yes, we totally are! 🫶 We talk about what slice of life means

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42:10

Comfort Watches and Palette Cleansers with Shannon...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/09/25

☎️ Get in Touch! Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E 23 / Shannon Bloom, children’s librarian, knitter, cat lover, and host of Banchan: Bite-size Kdrama Reviews podcast, joins me to talk about manga Kdrama adaptations, unforgettable friend groups, and watching challenges. 🪭 Shannon shares her Kdrama origin story (including a roommate’s historical drama obsession) and how her love of fantasy and romance books interplays with her

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39:07

YA Girls Kdrama Podcast on Favorite Dramas, Tropes,...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/09/11

☎️ Get in Touch! Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E22 / Maddie, Christina, and Elle from the Ya Girl’s Kdrama Podcast bring the energy and the laughs to this episode! ❣️ We explore first Kdramas, favorite and iconic couples, as well as the drama they wish more people would watch. ✏️🍜 Plus we talk about keeping track of dramas and our favorite ramyeon scenes. ✋ Light spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation to...

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29:32

Even More JDramas for Kdrama Fans

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/08/28

☎️ Get in Touch! Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E21 / Japanese dramas are a hot topic lately, so I’m back with a round-up of even more Jdramas for Kdrama fans. 🏯 I explore some differences between Jdramas and Kdramas. 🐝 And then I list some Jdramas that are getting lots of buzz along with some that are more under-the-radar. 🟢 Spoiler Free episode. Enjoy! ⌛ Timestamps: see chapter markers for timestamps. ...

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37:14

Joyful Entertainment with Naa from Kdrama Bingo

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/08/16

Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E20 / Naa, small business owner, creator of Kdrama Bingo, and devoted kdrama fan, joins me to talk about all things Kdrama joy! ✨ Naa is passionate about building “communities of joy” through playful fandom and shares how she started Kdrama Bingo as well as her favorite dramas. ☕️ We explore comfort watches and discuss the full spectrum of Kdramas from heavy and thought-provoking to light ...

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45:28

Paranormal, Fantasy, and Magical Kdramas with Shea...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/07/31

Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E19 / Like a bit of magic in your Kdramas? Shea MacLeod is here with lots of recommendations for you that run the gamut from light to dark in genres ranging from rom com to mystery to horror. 🔮 We explore the joys of discovering Kdramas with supernatural elements, what makes Kdrama fantasy so unique from a Western perspective, and how Shea’s own background in paranormal fiction influences ...

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70:07

Crime and Mystery Asian Dramas with Caitlin

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/07/17

Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S2 E18 / Caitlin from NoSleep4Dramas podcast and blog joins me for a crime and mystery Kdrama deep dive! This genre doesn’t get as much attention as some others, so we’re shining the light on our favorites. And, boy, do we have a lot! 🎯 We explore our crime tv-show roots, giving shout-outs to shows like Criminal Minds, Bones, and The Mentalist as well as our recs for current western crime sho...

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3:13

Intro to Season 2

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/07/17

Share your Kdrama origin story. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* How I Met My Kdrama is back with a second season. 🎉 I’m happy to be back with another season discussing Kdramas! This very short intro is to let you know about a few changes to the release schedule. Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: 💬 Send me a text* or find me in these places: ☂️ How I Met My Kdrama Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howimetmykdrama 🔎 Websi...

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26:32

Favorite Friendship Kdramas with No Romance (mostly)...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/05/16

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E17 / It’s another roundup episode this week, this time about dramas with a strong theme of friendship and no (or extremely little) romance. ✨ I dig into the friendship/found family combo that’s often present in workplace dramas and slice-of-life shows and a few mystery/crime dramas as well. 📝 Quick note: this is the last episode ...

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13:12

JDramas: Japanese Romance, Mystery, and Slice-of-Life...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/05/09

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E16 / Loving Kdramas but ready to branch out? I took a break from Kdramas to shine a spotlight on some Japanese dramas I loved. I share some of my favorites: twisty mysteries, workplace dramas, and fast friendships. Did you know Jdramas are getting easier to stream? Netflix, Viki, and Amazon are adding fresh Japanese dramas—s...

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49:39

Spotlight: Like Flowers in Sand

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/05/02

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E15 / Brett Battles is back to talk with me about Like Flowers in Sand, a brilliantly layered Kdrama that’s so much more than a sports story. In this spotlight episode, we gush about: Strong female characters in the village The golden retriever that is Baek Doo and the delightful pairing of him with focused Doo Sik and their s...

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56:03

Healer, Competency, and the Bodyguard Trope with...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/04/14

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E14 / Aimee Robinson, paranormal and time travel romance author and Kdrama fan, joins me to talk about her favorite Kdramas, focusing on thriller/mystery shows–especially those with a bodyguard trope. 🎯 We explore Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ psychological triggers, like status, competition, gossip and discuss why they make Healer such a ...

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44:36

Spotlight: Why King the Land Deserves More Love

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/04/07

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E13 / Kristi Rose and Amy Boyles join me to take a look at King the Land, a romcom that doesn’t get enough attention–at least that’s our opinion. 😠💕 We dive into the enemies to lovers trope that blossomed into a steadfast relationship, and we break down why we were absolutely rooting for Gu Won and Sa Rang, played by Lee Jun Ho and Im

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61:01

The Joy of Light Entertainment with Sana

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/03/31

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E12 / Kdrama fan Sana joins me to talk about her unique Kdrama origin story as well as why they appeal to viewers around the world. 🖼️ Sana shares how she found Kdramas through a museum visit, and then we discuss favorite shows. ✅ Sana also gives us a fantastic list of recommendations, broken down by genre. 🚫 Spoiler warning! Our

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48:14

Stefne Miller: Finding Community in Kdramas and Kpop...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/03/24

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E11 / Stefne Miller, founder of Army Project 529 and Kdrama fan, joins me to talk about some of her favorite dramas and how they’ve impacted her life as well as the international community that’s formed with the rise of the Hallyu wave around Kdramas and BTS. ☎️ And then we get into our thoughts on When The Phone Ring—what wo...

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27:45

Emotional Kdramas (aka . . . Kdramas to make you...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/03/17

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E10 / Nas from the Swoon Diaries Podcast joins me to talk about her favorite Kdramas, focusing on those emotional stories that pull at our heartstrings. 🏢 We also chat about the office workplace trope, exploring why the setting is a staple of Kdramas and why chaebol romances and found family vibes are often paired up. 📝 Additional...

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31:09

Historical Dramas and Korean Folklore with Claire Kohler

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/03/10

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E9 / We’re talking Joseon era dramas, nine-tailed foxes, and Korean food in this episode! 🪄💗 Claire Kohler, Kdrama fan and author of historical romantasy and steampunk murder mysteries, joins me to talk about historical Kdramas, irresistible tropes like Girl Disguised as a Guy and Forbidden Love, and genre-blending in dramas. ...

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34:28

Healing Dramas, Subtitles, and White Trucks of Doom...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/03/03

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* S1 E8 / Brett Battles, thriller author and Kdrama fan, joins me this week to talk about Kdramas with emotional depth and a healing vibe. 🚛 We also delve into subtitles vs. dubbing as well as some tried and true tropes, like white dump trucks of doom. ♥️ 🌊 If you’re looking for new titles to add to your watchlist, check out Brett’s rec...

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56:32

Jess from Daebak K-Rambles on Rewatchable Kdramas...

How I Met My KDrama ·

2025/02/24

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1 E7 / Jess, host of Daebak K-Rambles podcast, joins me to talk about her favorite rewatchable Kdramas. Jess shares her encyclopedic knowledge of Kdramas and gives us recommendations for every taste. Seriously, so many recs! We also talk about why Kdramas hook watchers as well as the trend of multiple seasons, controversial endings, and age gaps. If you haven’t listened to the Daebak K-Rambles podcast, where hav...

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