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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27 episodes
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Rewatchable Kdramas and Favorite OSTs with Maxine
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 K...
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Episode 25
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33:01
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Slice of Life Kdramas for Your Watchlist
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...
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Episode 24
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1:10:20
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Comfort Watches and Palette Cleansers with Shannon from Banchan: Bite-Size K-Drama Podcast
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 sha...
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Episode 23
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42:10
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YA Girls Kdrama Podcast on Favorite Dramas, Tropes, and Ramyeon Scenes
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 watc...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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39:07
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Glass Heart: Even More JDramas for Kdrama Fans
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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29:32
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Joyful Entertainment with Naa from Kdrama Bingo
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 sta...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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37:14
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Paranormal, Fantasy, and Magical Kdramas with Shea MacLeod
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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45:28
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Crime and Mystery Asian Dramas with Caitlin
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! ...
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1:10:07
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Intro to Season 2
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. ...
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Favorite Friendship Kdramas with No Romance (mostly) - Spoiler free!
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...
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Episode 17
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26:32
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JDramas: Japanese Romance, Mystery, and Slice-of-Life Stories for Kdrama Fans
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. D...
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Episode 16
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13:12
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Spotlight: Like Flowers in Sand
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 vi...
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Episode 15
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49:39
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Healer, Competency, and the Bodyguard Trope with Aimee Robinson
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 B...
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Episode 14
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56:03
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Spotlight: Why King the Land Deserves More Love
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,...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:36
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The Joy of Light Entertainment with Sana
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....
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Episode 12
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Stefne Miller: Finding Community in Kdramas and Kpop + When The Phone Rings Thoughts
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 aroun...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:14
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Emotional Kdramas (aka . . . Kdramas to make you cry), Workplace Romance, and the Joy of Lists
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:45
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Historical Dramas and Korean Folklore with Claire Kohler
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,...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:09
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Healing Dramas, Subtitles, and White Trucks of Doom with Brett Battles
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 tru...
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Episode 8
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34:28
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Jess from Daebak K-Rambles on Rewatchable Kdramas plus Recs for Every Taste
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! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:32
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The Kdrama Phenomenon: Reasons Behind the Rise of Korean Content
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 fr...
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Episode 6
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23:10
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Kdrama Character Growth Arcs with Brian Meeks
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 redem...
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Episode 5
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42:07
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Enemies to Lovers Favorites with Kristi Rose
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 K...
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Episode 4
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49:01
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Nostalgia in Crash Landing On You
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 comp...
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Episode 3
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13:48
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Why Kdramas Are So Irresistible with Amy Boyles
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 addi...
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Episode 2
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33:35