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Afternoona Asks

Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We"ll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Afternoona Asks ND: Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad -

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120:59

Third Quarter 2025 in Dramas

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2025/10/14

How have we already gotten to the third quarter of 2025? Relive the third quarter in dramas with Sarah and Afternoona Delight Patreon guests Laura and Debra. We discuss our favourite dramas of the year, performances that wowed us and dramas we ended up dropping. Sarah discusses how KDramas have been missing the mark for her and what dramas have been working instead.Show NotesTo listen to the previous quarterly review episodes please check these:First quarter 2025 in dramas - with Erin &

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93:41

Till The End of the Moon - Deep Dive

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2025/10/01

We are delighted to be covering another Chinese drama deep dive - and this time it's the 2023 drama Till the End of the Moon, which is an epic Xianxia Fantasy Historical. Sarah is joined by special guests Corinne from Sex, Love, Literature podcast and fellow Afternoona Delight Patreon, Carolien. If you haven't watched and wonder if this might be for you, check out our spoiler-free intro to see if demon red flag heroes are for you or not. And if you've seen, relive all the blood gushes, the

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91:10

Afternoona Ask Me Anything

Afternoona Asks ·

2025/09/17

Sarah and Grace had a great time catching up and answering listener questions in this AMA episode. We chat about the impact of Kpop Demon Hunters and compare notes on our summer kpop concert experiences. We answer questions about Korean and Chinese naming conventions, the concept of Jeong, what goes into a Chinese wedding ceremony, and much more!Other podcast episodes mentioned on this episode:Afternoona Asks: Intro to Korean LanguageAfternoona Asks: Second quarter reviewAfternoona Asks:

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104:06

Prisoner of Beauty - Deep Dive

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2025/08/31

Sarah loved the Chinese Drama Prisoner of Beauty so got fellow Patreon fans Heather and Nicole on the podcast to discuss this 2025 historical drama which starred Liu Yuning and Song Zu Er. This is a romance drama with plenty of levity with a real focus on the leads arranged marriage. Hear more about it in our non spoiler section to see if this drama might work for you.Or if you've already seen and want to relive what we loved about the drama, as well as some disagreements on other key

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134:51

Korean Dramas - how has our 2025 second quarter been?

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2025/07/31

It's already been a half year of dramas for 2025 - Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Kalena and Shannon to chat through the second quarter of Korean dramas so far. Join us on our quick run through of our favourite dramas, performances as well as the ones who could have done better and ones we dropped entirely.If you've not managed to watch some dramas yet you can also check out how we found these dramas before starting!Dramas covered that include spoilers - with timestamps so you can avoid

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78:18

An Afternoona Asks Introduction to Kdramas

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2025/07/15

Sarah and Grace had a lovely time chatting through what makes K-dramas special in this short primer geared toward new and curious potential viewers. We discuss what a K-drama is, the genres that K-dramas do well, and give a brief overview of K-drama history. We also give recommendations for viewers who are just starting out, as well as those who have already dipped their toes in the water and are wondering where to head next.Dramas mentioned:Hospital Playlist (Netflix)Residents Playbook

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130:36

The Art of Negotiation - Deep Dive

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2025/07/01

Sarah is joined by fellow Patreon guests Katie & Charlotte for a deep dive of the 2025 drama, The Art of Negotiation. This drama stars Lee Jehoon and was a bit of of a niche drama for Western audiences - but we think it needs much greater love. It's available on Viki. All three of us love this director, Ahn Pan Seok - who also directed Something in the Rain, One Spring Night and Secret Love Affair. This corporate drama doesn't feature a romance but has much of what we love about this

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94:54

Culinary Class Wars: Cooking the Stories of Our Lives

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2025/06/11

We were delighted to chat about Culinary Class Wars with returning guest Lisa. We discussed what made the 2024 Netflix food competition so entertaining and unique, who our favorites were among the chefs battling it out to make their names known, what foods we most wanted to eat, and how we would like to refine the next season (hopefully it's not derailed by Chef Paik's ongoing business and legal troubles!). We also talked about various Korean and Chinese food words in our language

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102:37

The Atypical Family - Deep Dive

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2025/05/31

We discuss the 2024 Korean Drama The Atypical Family with guest Lindsay. All three of us love this quirky fantasy drama and enjoyed deep diving what made it such a compelling watch for us. Listen to find out why we receommend this drama, discuss how we think it handled time travel and what stood out for us.To listen to Lindsay's first episode with us check out our Learning Korean with Lindsay episode

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113:45

Adventures in South Korea with Robert

Afternoona Asks ·

2025/05/08

Grace had a wonderful time chatting with friend and guest Robert about their respective trips to South Korea earlier this year. They discussed highlights and let downs, yummy and interesting food and drinks they tried, and the virtues and pitfalls of intensive planning versus flying by the seat of your pants. They reflected on the changes they have noticed over several visits to South Korea and talked about hopes and plans for future trips there. They also recommended helpful apps and

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107:14

The First Frost - Deep Dive

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2025/05/01

Introducing our first Chinese Drama Deep Dive on Afternoona Asks, wher we cover the 2025 romance drama The First Frost. Sarah is delighted to be joined by Afternoona Delight Patreon guests Tania and Kortney to discuss this popular drama. We give a spoiler-free intro to the drama so if you're interested in hearing what we liked and recommend about The First Frost check this section out. After a short Chinese langauge section we get into the nitty-gritty of what we liked and didn't like so

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101:19

A Review of 2025 dramas so far

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2025/04/22

Join Sarah and special Patreon guests Erin and Cate as they discuss the drama year so far in 2025. What Korean and Chinese dramas have they been watching and which dramas have they enjoyed, which have been dropped and who have had the standout performances so far?We do touch on spoilers for some of the dramas that we discuss, so please see below for the timestamps of each drama so you can skip ahead if you don't wish to be spoiled:34.44 The First Frost36.40 When Life Gives you

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70:07

An Introduction to Korean Food - Part 2

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2025/04/09

We're back with part two of our Introduction to Korean Food! Sarah, Grace, and guest Susan continue to discuss favorite foods, including what we want to eat when we go to Korea, what we like to make at home, non-spicy options, and favorite ramyeons. We also discuss Korean food creators we enjoy and make recommendations about possible easy points of entry for listeners who want to try their own hands at making Korean food. In the language section, we discuss food-related Korean

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76:20

An Introduction to Korean Food - Part 1

Afternoona Asks ·

2025/04/03

Sarah and Grace were thrilled to have fellow Afternoona Delight Patreon member Susan on as a guest to discuss a favorite topic: Korean food. We chat about how we were each introduced to Korean food, what it consists of and its signature characteristics, how we have seen its popularity and influence grow, for better or worse, and how accurately it is portrayed in Korean dramas. This ended up being an extended conversation--what with tangents about memorable foods eaten on trips to Korea, all

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67:34

Mr. Plankton Through a Confucian Lens

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2025/03/11

Sarah and Grace had fun discussing the Confucian elements found in Mr. Plankton, Grace's favorite Kdrama of 2024. We talked about the symbolism of traditional Korean wedding clothes, the importance of bloodlines in Confucianism, and why there is a stigma attached to being an orphan. Grace goes through the different meanings/word play found in the characters' names in the language section.

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86:06

The History and Culture of South Korean Protest with...

Afternoona Asks ·

2025/02/17

Sarah and Grace had a fascinating conversation with Professor Charles Kim about the history and culture of South Korean protest. We touched on ancient and modern stories of Korean resistance viewed as precursors to South Korean protest, the student protests that ousted the first South Korean president in 1960, the evolution of mass protest in South Korea over the 1970s and 1980s, and characteristics of its present-day culture of protest. We also discussed the way language changed in South

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80:35

Afternoona Awards 2024 - Our Year End Poll results

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2025/02/03

We asked and the Patreon replied - who won our Afternoona Awards for 2024. Join our sister podcast co-hosts Sarah and Grace from Afternoona Asks as they run through the categories and the winners of our Year End poll. Sarah and Grace also discuss what Lunar New Year means for them and other Korean and Chinese people.Find out who was the outstanding performance of 2024, who were the best couple, an underrated show you might have missed amongst other questions. Who ultimately won the drama of

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87:30

Love Next Door Through a Confucian Lens

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2025/01/29

Sarah and Grace discuss the cultural context and nuances of Love Next Door in this episode, as part of our ongoing Confucian series. We first mark some milestones in our podcasting journey and reflect on how much hallyu has continued to sweep the globe. We talk about Confucian familial expectations and pressures, how age-based hierarchy has influenced our relationships with our parents, and the kinds of dreams Asian immigrant families have for their children. In the language section, Grace

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75:48

Year End Review 2024 - Part 2 with Krista

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/12/31

Sarah and Grace had a lovely time chatting with special guest and fellow Afternoona Delight Patreon member, Krista, for Part 2 of their Year End Review. Krista and Grace each discuss how 2024 was for drama-viewing overall, their picks for best performances, underrated dramas, and top dramas of the year, as well as special awards and dream dramas for 2025. Other podcast episodes mentioned:Year End Review 2024 Part 1 with ClaudiaCDramas 2024 Review with LilianaAfternoona Delight Tomorrow Deep

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104:48

Year End Review 2024 - Part 1 with Claudia

Afternoona Asks ·

2024/12/26

Sarah and Grace are excited to close out the year with a two-part Year End Review. For part one, Sarah and special guest Claudia, a fellow member of the Afternoona Delight Patreon, chat through their 2024 drama year. Claudia and Sarah each discuss how 2024 was for drama-viewing overall, their picks for best performances, their favorite underrated dramas, and their top dramas of the year. They also give out special awards of their own choice and manifest their dream dramas for 2025.Other

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