Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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 and slice-of-life shows and a few mystery/crime dramas as well. 📝 Quick note: this is the last episode ...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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. Did you know Jdramas are getting easier to stream? Netflix, Viki, and Amazon are adding fresh Japanese dramas—s...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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 village The golden retriever that is Baek Doo and the delightful pairing of him with focused Doo Sik and their s...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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 Barnes’ psychological triggers, like status, competition, gossip and discuss why they make Healer such a ...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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, and we break down why we were absolutely rooting for Gu Won and Sa Rang, played by Lee Jun Ho and Im Yo...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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. ✅ Sana also gives us a fantastic list of recommendations, broken down by genre. 🚫 Spoiler warning! Our wide-ra...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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 around Kdramas and BTS. ☎️ And then we get into our thoughts on When The Phone Ring—what wo...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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 is a staple of Kdramas and why chaebol romances and found family vibes often together. 📝 Additionally, w...

Would you like to share your Kdrama origin story and recs? Send me a text and let me know. *Be sure to INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL so I can get in touch with you!* 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 romantsy 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. ...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. 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 trucks of doom. ♥️ 🌊 If you’re looking for new titles to add to your watchlist, check out Brett’s recs for heartfelt dramas, which for some reason are often set in seaside tow...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1 E6 / 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! We also talk about why Kdramas hook watchers as well as the trend of multiple seasons, controversial endings, and age gaps. If you haven’t listened to the Daebak K-Rambles podcast, where hav...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. 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 free episode. Enjoy! Links to podcast episodes mentioned: Dramas over Flowers - A Short History of the K-Drama Industry Before Netflix: https://pod.link/1270514773/episode/4aae9726178d6f...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. 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 redemption arcs. Plus, he sells me on Vincenzo and I sell him on Good Manager/Chief Kim. ⚠️ Mild spoilers for the show mentioned below. Alice in BorderlandExtraordinary Attorn...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1E4 / Kristi Rose, pediatric occupational 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 Kdrama. ⚠️ Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows: Extraordinary Attorney Woo King of the Land Love to Ha...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. 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 compelling story. I also dig into why nostalgia is such a powerful story-telling tool. 🌪️ 💔 Plus discover how a tornado and a Casablanca-type relationship created the perfect storm in CL...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. 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 addictive.Amy writes paranormal cozy mysteries and magical romcoms. She discovered Kdramas with Squid Game and then branched out to a variety of other shows, including Crash Landing o...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. S1E1 / It’s the first of the “five favorite” episodes with a look back on some of my favorite Kdramas of 2024. Did I have some quibbles with some of these dramas? Yes, but these were some of my overall favorites. I 💙 retrospectives, so let’s see what Kdramas surprised and delighted me as well as a few that didn’t. Shows mentioned: When the Phone RingsThe Atypical FamilyFlex x CopMy Sweet MobsterNo Gain No...

Send me a text and say hello or let me know your thoughts on the episode. ✨ Every Kdrama fan has that magical moment when they discover the world of Korean dramas, but we all know how hard it is to find fellow Kdrama watchers IRL. How I Met My Kdrama podcast provides a place where we can share our origin stories as well as recommend shows we couldn’t stop watching.📚Hi, I’m Sara Rosett. By day, I’m a mystery author, but at night, you’ll find me binge-watching Kdramas until the wee hours. (Who ...