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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 often together.
📝 Additionally, we dive into the joy of list-making, discussing how many Kdrama fans (including Nas and myself!) love to organize our viewing experiences and keep track of favorite shows.
And be sure to check out The Swoon Diaries Podcast, if you haven't already. It's fantastic!
⚠️ Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:
Romance is a Bonus BookMy DearestGoblinThe Red SleeveItaewon ClassOur BluesOne Spring NightCall It LoveTouch Your HeartLove Next DoorQueen of TearsExtraordinary Attorney WooBecause This is My First LifeCrash Landing on YouStart UpAstrid (French drama)Currently Watching:
Nas: Love Scout, Queen Who Crowns, He is Psychometric
Sara: Off the Record, Why I Dress Up For Love
Podcast: Swoon Diaries Podcast
Instagram: @SwoonDiariesPod https://www.instagram.com/swoondiariespod/
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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.
🐉 🥘 Claire also shares her love of Korean culture, including Korean food as well as Korean folklore, which she’s incorporating into her books.
⚠️ Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:
You’re Beautiful The King’s AffectionI Can Hear Your VoiceI’m Not a RobotSungkyunkwan ScandalLove in the Moonlight GoblinWhat’s Wrong with Secretary KimThe Secret Life of my SecretaryAvenger’s Social ClubTale of the Nine-TailedCurrent Watching/Rewatching: The King’s Affection, When the Phone Rings,
Claire Kohler: https://www.clairekohlerbooks.com
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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 recs for heartfelt dramas, which for some reason are often set in seaside town. 😉
⚠️ Our conversation touches on the following shows, mostly discussing the general set-up of shows, but there are a few spoilers for older shows.
Squid Game Crash Landing on You Something in the RainIt's Okay to Not Be Okay Our Beloved SummerRun OnMovingLike Flowers in SandCall It LoveTell Me That You Love MeGaus ElectronicsPerfect Marriage RevengeMarry My HusbandTwinkling WatermelonLovely RunnerSignalGoblin Strong Woman Do Bong SoonStrong Girl Nam SoonA Shop for KillersWelcome to Sandal-riLove ScoutMotel CaliforniaWhen the Stars GossipBeyond GoodbyeTwinkling Watermelon The GloryHometown Cha-Cha-Cha Twenty-Five Twenty-OneAttorney WooBeyond GoodbyeBrett’s website:
https://brettbattles.com/
NoSleep4Dramas podcast with mention of Like Flowers in Sand: https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/post/top-10-kdramas-of-2024
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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 have you been? It’s one of my favorite Kdrama podcasts, so check it out if you haven’t already.
🚨 Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:
A Moment to RememberLie to MeExtraordinary Attorney WooBoys Over Flowers 2521GoblinBecause This is My First LifeOur Beloved SummerCoffee Prince La La LandOur Beloved SummerThe GloryLove Next DoorA Killer ParadoxThe Good Bad MotherAlchemy of SoulsShe Would Never KnowVincenzoSnowdrop,What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Love AlarmMy Secret RomanceCheese in the Trap The Bride of HabaekAbyssDoonaLight Romance Recommendations:
Do You Like Brahms?Our Beloved SummerSummer StrikeDescendents of the SunBecause This is my First LifeI’m Not a RobotTrue BeautyHometown Cha Cha ChaLove All PlayDarker/Weighty Show Recommendations:
The GloryMovingMove to HeavenMy MisterHappinessCrime
Cruel CitySignalSquid GameDPGateway Dramas
Boys Over FlowersCoffee PrinceGoblinStrong Woman Do Bong SoonCrash Landing on YouWeightlifting Fairy Kim Bok JooCurrently Watching:
Story of Pearl GirlAmidst a Snowstorm of LoveWhen The Phone Rings The Judge From HellNo Gain No LoveSpice Up Our LoveSquid Game 2Links:
Daebak Krambles podcast: https://daebak-krambles.com/
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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 E6 / Are you up for a nerdy deep dive into why Kdramas have such a broad appeal? If you are, let your geek flag fly and come along for my one-hundred percent personal theories on the rise of Korean content.
✅ This is a spoiler free episode. Enjoy!
Links to podcast episodes mentioned:
Dramas over Flowers - A Short History of the K-Drama Industry Before Netflix: https://pod.link/1270514773/episode/4aae9726178d6f0efd8b9da3a3fb2c57Lola Pops Off About Kdramas: Kdrama and their Genres: https://pod.link/1547547557/episode/bff07b15ecb0feb7f6a970084cfd5461Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought:
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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 E5 / Brian Meeks, who is an author as well as a fan of 3-D printing and pickleball, joins me to talk about his favorite Kdramas this week.
We delve into his top recommendations and explore character growth arcs, especially redemption arcs. Plus, he sells me on Vincenzo and I sell him on Good Manager/Chief Kim.⚠️ Mild spoilers for the show mentioned below.
Alice in BorderlandExtraordinary Attorney WooBecause This is My First LifeCrash Landing on YouVincenzoGood Manager/Chief KimChief Detective 1958Flex x CopWhat’s Wrong with Secretary KimThe Fall GuyHotel del LunaTail of the Nine Tailed FoxMidnight DinnerBrian’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0073XZH78
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S1E4 / Kristi Rose, pediatric therapist and author of romance and mystery novels, joins me to talk about her passion for the Enemies to Lovers trope, the art of blending genres, character development, and the intense emotional storytelling in Kdrama.
Extraordinary Attorney WooKing of the LandLove to Hate YouDestined for YouTwenty-Five Twenty-OneBusiness ProposalMarry My HusbandHer Private LifeTopstar Yoo BaekXO KittyI Am Not a RobotBecause This is My First LifeReady, Set, LoveLove Next DoorDoctor SlumpShe Would Never KnowMy MisterRain or Shine
⚠️ Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:
Currently Watching: Her Private Life and When the Phone RingsKristi Rose: https://kristirose.net/ and https://kristirosebooks.com
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📖 SaraRosett Instagram (mostly bookish posts): https://www.instagram.com/sararosett
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S1E3 / Ever wondered why Crash Landing on You feels so nostalgic?
🪖From World War II visuals to vintage fashion to restrained romance, I explore how the iconic kdrama's sentimental vibes added an intriguing layer to an already compelling story. I also dig into why nostalgia is such a powerful story-telling tool.
🌪️ 💔 Plus discover how a tornado and a Casablanca-type relationship created the perfect storm in CLOY.
🚫 Spoiler warning for this episode!Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought:
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S1E2 / Amy Boyles joins me to chat about our love for Kdramas and how they influence our writing and storytelling, discussing everything from tropes to cliffhangers to side characters and we try to answer the question of why Kdramas are so addictive.
Amy writes paranormal cozy mysteries and magical romcoms. She discovered Kdramas with Squid Game and then branched out to a variety of other shows, including Crash Landing on You and Extraordinary Attorney Woo.🚫Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:
Squid Game
King the Land
Crash Landing on You
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Gyeongseong Creature
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Business Proposal
Love to Hate You
My Demon
Destined with You
No Good Deed
Ginny and Georgia
My Love From The Star
Current Watching: (Squid Game 2, The Trunk, When the Phone Rings, and Face Me)
Amy Boyles: https://amyboylesauthor.comThanks for listening! Let me know what you thought:
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S1E1 / It’s the first of the “five favorite” episodes with a look back on some of my favorite Kdramas of 2024. Did I have some quibbles with some of these dramas? Yes, but these were some of my overall favorites.
I 💙 retrospectives, so let’s see what Kdramas surprised and delighted me as well as a few that didn’t.Shows mentioned:
When the Phone Rings
The Atypical Family
Flex x Cop
My Sweet Mobster
No Gain No Love
Marry My Husband
Wedding Impossible
Mr. Plankton
Lovely Runner
Queen of Tears
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✨ Every Kdrama fan has that magical moment when they discover the world of Korean dramas, but we all know how hard it is to find fellow Kdrama watchers IRL. How I Met My Kdrama podcast provides a place where we can share our origin stories as well as recommend shows we couldn’t stop watching.
📚Hi, I’m Sara Rosett. By day, I’m a mystery author, but at night, you’ll find me binge-watching Kdramas until the wee hours. (Who needs sleep, right? 🥱)
🚨Spoiler Alert: the interview episodes will be free-ranging discussions and might include spoilers, but don't worry, the shows mentioned will be listed in the episode’s show notes. For a spoiler-free experience, there will be non-spoiler roundup episodes.
🗓️ The first episode launches in January 2025. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the new episodes . . . because Kdramas are our Roman Empire – epic, emotionally captivating, and utterly unforgettable.
See you soon!Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought:
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