How I Met My KDrama

Historical Dramas and Korean Folklore with Claire Kohler

Sara Rosett Season 1 Episode 9

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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 Affection
  • I Can Hear Your Voice
  • I’m Not a Robot
  • Sungkyunkwan Scandal
  • Love in the Moonlight 
  • Goblin
  • What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
  • The Secret Life of my Secretary
  • Avenger’s Social Club
  • Tale of the Nine-Tailed

Current Watching/Rewatching: The King’s Affection, When the Phone Rings, 

Claire Kohler: https://www.clairekohlerbooks.com


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