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Underrated Gems and How Kdramas Inspired a Trip to Korea with Constance

December 11, 2025 • Sara Rosett • Season 2 • Episode 28

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S2 E28 / Constance, journalist, gardening writer, and nonfiction book reviewer—and of course, dedicated Kdrama fan—joins me to talk about favorite Kdramas and her trip to South Korea.

✈️ We explore Constance’s international background, her Kdrama origin story (including discovering Extraordinary Attorney Woo), why she finally traveled to Korea, and what keeps her hooked on Asian dramas.

✨ And we list our current watches, favorite Kdramas, discuss the “found family” trope, and explore the emotional resonance of Kdrama storytelling.

💚 Spoiler Free episode. Enjoy!

Currently Watching:

Happiness
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Ms. Incognito
Typhoon Family

Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:

Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Hometown Cha Cha Cha
Crash Landing on You
Healer
Holo Love
Hospital Playlist
Romance is a Bonus Book
Touch Your Heart
Love Scout
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung
Train to Busan
Taxi Driver
Vincenzo
Strong Girl Bong Soon
Her Private Life (but I meant What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim)
My Love From the Star
Designated Survivor
Book recommendation: The Birth of Korean Cool by Euny Hong https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Korean-Cool-Conquering-Through/dp/1250045118

Link:

The Birth of Korean Coolby Euny Hong

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