Drama Geek finished two sageuks around the same time and we’re throwing a party. In the first half of the podcast, we compare and contrast The King’s Affection and The Red Sleeve. Then, since Kmuse hasn’t finished The Red Sleeve, we kick her off the podcast and get down and dirty about the ending because we just can’t stop talking about this show!
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First Impression: Moonshine
Welcome to the age of illegal spirits. Rice is scare so the king has banned all production, distribution, and consumption of alcohol. We all know how that goes: the rich keep drinking and the poor keep starving. What’s surprising is our male lead (Yoo Seung Ho) is on the side of righteousness with a proper stick up his butt, but all he needs is an independent moonshine dealer to help him loosen up. Kang Ro Seo (Lee Hye Ri) has bills to pay and her late father’s recipe for rice wine is just what she needs to free herself of debt. Throw in a hot Crown Prince who loves his wine, and a maiden with sticky fingers, and we’re in for a fun ride.
Continue readingHappy Holidays with Word of Honor
It’s that time of year when we release one of our Patreon episodes as a special present for our listeners. Whatever this time of year means to you, we can’t wait to share it with you. Please enjoy our chat about the insanely popular drama Word of Honor.
Continue readingFirst Impression: Our Beloved Summer
Just when the weather outside has turned frigid, we have a lovely drama to warm up our frosty hearts. Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi team up to bring you this refreshing story about high school sweethearts who get a second chance at love. Okay, I promise I didn’t run off to join the marketing team at Hallmark. If you love Choi Woo Sik’s brand of quirkiness-meets-kind-hearted-love-interest, then you will thoroughly enjoy Our Beloved Summer.
Continue readingDecember Patreon Podcast – A Fun Goodbye to 2021
It’s the end of the year and we decided to say goodbye to 2021 with a little relaxing fun. Join us as we play a few games and get to know a little more about each other and our favorite holiday traditions.
Continue readingFirst Impression: Now, We Are Breaking Up
2021 is drawing to a close and, as you know, dramaland likes to throw a lot of romances our way just in time for the holidays. The writer of Misty has brought in the star power — our two leads look stunning together in Now, We Are Breaking Up. If you’re in the mood for a mature and steamy romance, look no further.
Continue readingPodcast 147 – Kdrama Throwback: Reply 1997
Join us as we chat about our latest Throwback drama review and see if Reply 1997 (Answer Me 1997) stands up to the test of time. Just a quick hint… It does!!! We talk about all the aspects of the drama that made it groundbreaking when it aired and how it set up the blueprint for all the slice-of-life shows that have followed.
Continue readingPodcast 146 – What We’re Watching Late Fall 2021
Here in America, it’s Thanksgiving week and for some, that means lots of cooking and time with family. It can also mean hiding in your bedroom binging dramas. Want to know what the perfect for binge watch? Join the Fangirls and we let you know what we’re watching and what we’re excited about that is coming up.
Continue readingPodcast 145 – Netflix kdrama series review: My Name
Is anyone else dying to talk about Han So Hee‘s amazing fighting skills? Or you need to gush about the rise of Ahn Bo Hyun who seems to be everywhere right now. No? Then maybe you’re one of those My Name fans who’s been watching every YouTube video out there with Park Hee Soon being sexy and full crime boss. No worries if you fall into all three categories because The Fangirls are right there with you. We did a blogpost about this show but had lots more to talk about. Remember our new format is that the first part of the podcast is spoiler free and then we get into all the details after a warning.
Continue readingPodcast 144 – First Impression and Random Thoughts: Rainless Love in a Godless Land
Rain Gods falling in love, the end of the world is near, and only the love of one girl can change the future. Join Karie the Maknae and Kmuse as they share random thoughts and first impressions of the Taiwanese drama Rainless Love in a Godless Land.
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