It’s October and wow. I’m still living and breathing Personal Weatherman and into A Time Called You. I went to get haircut yesterday and stylist was like I’m watching a drama and it’s a lot of beating but cute guys. I was like … Bloodhound? And she was like yes!!!!
What are you watching?
2023-10-06 18:37:30 +0000 UTC View PostYou can choose ONE magical power or super skill from a K-drama character. What are you getting?
2023-10-05 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostI'm leaving for Seoul in >2 weeks. Now I'm not there long, and I AM NOT GOING TO MAGIC LAND (talk to Sarah here, she went, she can dish). But what would you like me to go see/do/experience that would add some joy to your life. My daughter cannot carry me piggy back so a drunk Soju session is likely also off the table.
2023-10-04 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostGive one (or more) "Rejected Titles" for K-dramas, with funny alternatives to the actual titles.
2023-10-03 22:58:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Okay...excuse me for a moment while I admire my own (and Canva's) handiwork here. This might be my go to birthday template from here on out.
And also, Happiest of Birthdays to Grace and Jessie! My bday spreadsheet has TWO Grace entries and TWO Jessie entries, but I think they both belong to the same people, so if I'm wrong, Happy Birthday to ALL the Grace and Jessies that have birthdays today! LOL. But truly, we hope you have the best day filled with all the K-Drama and K-Pop deli...
2023-10-03 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all. Amy here.
Look...I'm going to say it. The story in this drama is messy. It's all over the place at times. We have a supposed love spell gone wrong, an evil ex-girlfriend, a stalker and supposed murderer, an adorable second male lead who had his chance and blew it, IMUGI crushing on his friend's mom, and a past lives connection that has cursed one or both of our leads.
AND YET...
I'm all in. I love it. Can't quit it. Won't quit it. Is it the Rowoon effect...
Happy, Happy Birthday, Stuart! We hope you have the best day!
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2023-10-02 12:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostFrom a Patreon member:
I would like to suggest a food thread on the Patreon site. I don’t live in a very culturally diverse area, so I haven’t had an opportunity to try some of the great looking Korean foods I see in kdramas. I recently tried my hand at making kimchi fried rice and tofu kimchi stew. I have no idea if it tastes anything like the authentic dishes, but I really liked them! And I just listened to a great podcast on the history of ramen. I would love to share this wi...
2023-10-01 15:03:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy, Happy Birthday, Kathryn! We hope you have the best day! When I saw you had Kim Hyun Joong listed for your bday shout-out, I knew I had to do a BOF pic. Enjoy!
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2023-09-30 12:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy, Happy Birthday, Claudette! We hope you enjoy Ji Chang Wook in probably one of the best kisses in K-Drama!
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2023-09-29 21:01:32 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s almost October like whaaaaaaat? It’s Personal Weatherman day! Huzzah!! I started Jun & Jun and am going to watch a show for pod and starting A Time Called You.
I also need to see Hate to Love You stat.
What are you watching this week?
-Lia
2023-09-29 17:34:37 +0000 UTC View PostWe want to do a Patreon pod! Last week, I was driving home from work, and I was wondering...how did people every find us/decide to listen. And I know folks have interesting paths that led them to K-drama fandom (I'm serious, I'm interested LOL). So here's the deal...soon (ish) we want to do a pod that features 3 Patreon members where we can flip the tables and interview YOU. Your origin story, how you found us, and expect some this or that's and off-the-wall questions. We don't want to force ...
2023-09-28 17:37:33 +0000 UTC View PostWe are going to be doing Past Lives movie for pod tonight. Do you have thoughts or questions about the film you’d like us to address or share?
2023-09-27 14:38:12 +0000 UTC View PostHi. It’s been five days since I’ve watched a drama. I’ve been writing at night but I’m almost done with what I’m working on so back in the game this weekend. Past Lives is on deck and I might start Moving or Jun and Jun or even something off the wall like Sky Castle. Let me know if you have a must see for me!
What are you watching?
-Lia
2023-09-22 15:48:43 +0000 UTC View PostI look forward to folks hearing Megan and Amy lose their absolute shit (and possibly their bladders) over Kim Fin in this month’s Afternoona Uncensored.
Apparently we really like puns. If you ever have more to share…we won’t be sorry lol
2023-09-21 18:26:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy, Happy Birthday, Saraiah! Had to bust out one of my fav videos for you since Song Joong-Ki was on your list! We hope you have the best day! Please wish Saraiah a happy birthday in the comments, and if you'd like your own Afternoona birthday shout out (witht he idol or K-drama actor of your choice), you can sign up HERE.
2023-09-20 13:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostMy husband let me know he was on New Zealand radio today. I listened to him talk bird and was like honestly? You are pretty good at mouth words. This is always an honest surprise as he is not loquacious in the home, but is genuinely good at public speaking. I was like you should do a science podcast.
And he looked at me like I ran over his pet rabbit, goes “no” and returns to his crossword.
So lol…okay! I guess we are really ready for our Grumpy/Sunshine pod for tomorrow. 2023-09-20 03:37:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all! We are recording our September Uncensored pod on Wednesday night! Got any burning questions for us? Any painful "This or Thats"? Let us know!
Thank you!
2023-09-18 18:38:12 +0000 UTC View PostQuestion from a Patreon member!
I feel like all the series I've seen lately have a scene where a character overhears something critical/gossipy in the bathroom at work or a public venue. Any favourite memorable ones? 😆
My all time favourite 'overheard it in the bathroom' scene is definitely in Extraordinary Attorney Woo when Su-Yeon has a bad stomach in episode 2. She overhears some secret information from the wedding planning staff and then calls Jun-ho from the toilet to fill...
2023-09-17 02:05:39 +0000 UTC View PostI have barely watched anything this week and it’s not because I don’t want to do it. Day job is full throttle and barely on rails. Two kids birthdays hitting. And I just pitched my first traditional book in er…seven years? And got a chapter request for the editor within an hour which is super exciting and do I have chapters? I absolutely do not lol. So writing like a drunken sailor…Hemingway…octopus? Something. But I will close out Call It Love this weekend and nothing…not one thi...
2023-09-15 15:39:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Shared by our pal Heather…
Very happy to say that Kara and I met up over bibimbap, kimchi pancake, and jap chae yesterday while Kara was visiting London. It felt like we've been friends for years (which we kinda have!). We talked about everything including what we are watching, what started us on our kdrama journeys, the joy of the Eurovision song competition, American politics, Brexit, European politics and lots more. We have agreed to do a buddy watch and will be wa...
2023-09-15 15:35:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy, Happy Birthday, KATIE! We hope you have the best day! Please wish Katie a happy birthday in the comments, and if you'd like your own Afternoona birthday shout out, you can sign up HERE.
2023-09-14 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostI’m starting this once I finish my current drama. But patreons are requesting a spoiler thread to hash it out. Please proceed at your own risk!
2023-09-11 14:28:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Megan is reading a book where a woman’s husband turns into a shark. Amy has practical concerns. I can be counted on to take the conversation high brow.
2023-09-09 03:10:45 +0000 UTC View PostComing off of my “afterglow” from My Beautiful Man…I’ve finally arrived on the other side. Personal Weatherman and Call It Love have carried me through. I’m in love with both. A lot. For very very different reasons. But it’s so lovely to be invested in shows after a few weeks wandering lost.
What are you watching?
-Lia
2023-09-08 15:40:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Happiest of Birthdays to Stephanie! We hope you have the best day! Please wish Stephanie a happy birthday in the comments, and if you'd like your own Afternoona birthday shout out, you can sign up HERE.
2023-09-08 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostI want to know one of your favorite drama "easter eggs." If you're not sure what I'm talking about, an "easter egg" refers to a hidden or subtle reference, message, image, or feature that is included by the creators for the audience to discover. They are generally fun, reward fans, and provide a sense of satisfaction for those astute enough to notice them (ahem, Amy). They can come in various forms:
Happy, Happy Birthday, Noel! We hope you have the best day! Please wish Noel a happy birthday in the comments, and if you'd like your own Afternoona birthday shout out, you can sign up HERE.
2023-09-06 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostShare a favorite show from your childhood. BONUS points if you could remake it as a K-drama, but it's not required.
Mine is Jem and the Holograms. And look...that would SLAYYYYYYYY as a K-drama.
-Lia
2023-09-05 16:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhat's the last show that left you with a hangover? I haven't recovered from My Beautiful Man. I know I need to move on BUT I ALSO DON'T WANT TO.
-Lia
2023-09-04 23:39:08 +0000 UTC View Post