In this episode, Nas is joined again by Keila and Ori to review Hotel Del Luna. The ladies loved this fantasy romance that surprised them all! There is also a very special announcement at the end of this episode that you will not want to miss!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:39), The Rundown (07:47), First Impressions (08:38), Character Discussion (14:32), Notable Scenes (28:51), Hot Takes (01:18:52), Ratings and Rankings (01:20:05), Lessons Learned (01:23:24), SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! (01:27:17)
In this episode Keila and Nas give their first impressions of Tastefully Yours, Second Shot at Love, and Our Unwritten Seoul! Which one is their favorite? You'll have to listen to find out!
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Timestamps: Tastefully Yours (00:54), Second Shot at Love (18:27), Our Unwritten Seoul (26:21)
In this episode, Nas and Keila dive into one of the most beloved shows of 2022 — Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
They break down what makes Woo Young-woo such a one-of-a-kind lead, why Park Eun-bin’s performance deserves all the awards, and how the show handles autism and inclusion with real heart. Plus, they gush about Jun-Ho!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:45), The Rundown (11:07), First Impressions (12:05), Character Discussion (15:44), Notable Scenes (27:57), Hot Takes (01:45:13), Ratings and Rankings (01:51:33), Lessons Learned (01:55:08)
Raise your hand if you squealed when you discovered Moon Lovers would be available on Viki?! After years of being scrubbed from the internet, Moon Lovers is back and Nas, Ori, and Keila dove right in! This drama is A LOT and they cover it all- from the romances, terrible wigs, palace intrigue, and everything in between.
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:55), The Rundown (05:38), First Impressions (07:29), Character Discussion (14:03), We Need to Discuss the Hair (47:20), Notable Scenes (55:27), Hot Takes (02:20:46), Ratings and Rankings (02:27:19), Lessons Learned (02:29:55)
Listen in as Nas and Keila relive all of their favorite moments from the beautiful drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines. This drama was truly a masterpiece in storytelling!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:23), The Rundown (04:40), First Impressions (05:38), Character Discussion (08:18), Notable Scenes (21:17), Hot Takes (02:05:49), Ratings and Rankings (02:07:39), Lessons Learned (02:09:46)
Listen in as Nas and her friend, Keila, revisit Family By Choice! Have their thoughts changed on this drama after some months away from it? You'll have to listen to find out!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:48), The Rundown (06:04), First Impressions (07:38), Character Discussion (10:03), Notable Scenes (20:04), Hot Takes (01:16:22), Ratings and Rankings (01:19:20), Lessons Learned (01:22:06)
In this episode, Nas and Keila review the drama that started 2025 right, "Love Scout"! This drama has the sweetest mature romance and the most flawless male lead (we love you Eun Ho!). Prepare for lots of gushing and swooning!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:54), The Rundown (06:20), First Impressions (07:16), Character Discussion (11:17), Notable Scenes (25:12), Hot Takes (01:49:13), Ratings and Rankings (01:56:26), Lessons Learned (01:58:59)
In this episode Nas gives the rundown and her first impressions of Melo Movie, The Witch, My Dearest Nemesis, Buried Hearts, and Undercover High School! Which ones did she love and which ones did she toss away? You'll have to listen to find out!
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Timestamps: Melo Movie (00:50), The Witch (07:11), My Dearest Nemesis (18:43), Buried Hearts (28:15), Undercover High School (34:18)
In this episode, Nas and Keila review Mr. Plankton! This show is equal parts sweet, sad, hilarious and everything in between.
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:42), The Rundown (05:25), First Impressions (06:10), Character Discussion (09:25), Notable Scenes (20:15), Hot Takes (1:40:45), Ratings and Rankings (1:45:50), Lessons Learned (1:46:59)
This episode is a very special as it is a collaboration between The Swoon Diaries and the Ya Girls K-Drama Podcast! Join Nas and Christina as they review the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2!
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Timestamps: K- Catch Up (01:29), Squid Game 1 Recap (06:38), The Rundown (14:44), Character Discussion (S1) (10:08), First Impressions (15:53), Character Discussion (21:53) Show Discussion (33:23), Hot Takes (01:22:23), Did Squid Game 2 Land the Plane? (01:27:55), Predictions for Season 3 (01:28:58), Ratings and Rankings (01:35:25), Lessons Learned (01:37:37)
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Welcome to Season 4 of The Swoon Diaries Podcast! Listen in as Nas catches you up on what she's been watching and what she's had to let go!
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Timestamps: Love Scout (01:25), Motel California (06:33), The Queen Who Crowns (12:22), When The Stars Gossip (18:18), He Is Psychometric (23:35)
In this episode, Nas dives deep into the 2024 K-dramas that took Kdramaland by storm! Listen in as she discusses her favorite shows and performances and the disappointments that didn’t live up to the hype; as well as predictions and the dramas that surprised her!
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General Thoughts on 2024 in Kdramaland (02:02), Completed Dramas (06:47), Top 5 Dramas of the Year (07:21), Best Actor and Best Actress (09:56), Best Couple (14:32), Favorite Secondary Characters (16:05), Confession of the Year (18:14), Best Kisses (20:18), Best Chemistry (20:31), Plot Twists (22:32), Best Villain (23:23), Best Tearjerkers (24:38), Dropped Dramas (26:07), Biggest Disappointments (33:23), Funniest Drama (39:44), Favorite New to Me Actors (40:53), Best Friendship (41:48), Best OST(42:54), Most Underrated Drama (43:16), Writer’s Jail (45:42), Most Surprising Drama (47:49), Non 2024 Dramas I Watched (49:36), Predictions (51:57), Must Watch in 2025 (52:57), Thank Yous and Closing (53:47)
Join Nas and her friend Lee for an exciting deep dive into the iconic K-Drama Descendants of the Sun! From unforgettable moments to unforgettable characters, they break down all the action, romance, and heart that make this series a fan favorite.
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Timestamps: Meet Lee! (01:00), K-Catch Up (05:00), The Rundown (13:42), First Impressions (14:48), Character Discussion (17:42), Notable Scenes (28:19), Hot Takes (01:43:19), Ratings and Rankings (01:47:58), Lessons Learned (01:48:52)
Listen in as Nas and Ori review their favorite drama of 2024, What Comes After Love! If you haven't watched this yet, what are you waiting for?!
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K-Catch Up (01:47), The Rundown (05:14), First Impressions (06:00), Character Discussion (07:53), Notable Scenes (17:17), Hot Takes (01:17:21), Ratings and Rankings (01:18:49), Lessons Learned (01:24:11)
Join Nas and her friend Keila as they dive into the K-Dramas they've dropped—and the ones they really should have dropped! From cringe-worthy plots to wasted time, they share the K-Dramas that just didn’t make the cut (they’ll never get that time back!). Tune in for plenty of laughs and honest opinions!
P.S.- Please don't take offense to any of their takes- this was all in good fun. :)
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:50), Drops and Flops Discussion (04:15)
In this episode, Nas gives her first impressions of Brewing Love, Mr. Plankton, When The Phone Rings, Love Your Enemy, & The Trunk! Apologies for all the hot takes!
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Timestamps: Brewing Love (01:59), Mr Plankton (06:16), When The Phone Rings (16:05), Love Your Enemy (23:19), The Trunk (27:24)
In this episode, Nas reviews "Move to Heaven" with Christina! This is an all time fave for both ladies! This drama is full of healing, tears, and humor- it's a masterpiece!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:39), The Rundown (07:59), First Impressions (09:03), Notable Scenes (30:14), Hot Takes (01:40:25), Ratings and Rankings (01:43:55), Lessons Learned (01:46:20)
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In this episode, Nas reviews one of 2024's most highly anticipated Kdramas, Love Next Door with Christina and Manasa!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (01:16), The Rundown (08:19), First Impressions (09:08), Character Discussion (13:12) , Notable Scenes (45:43), Hot Takes (01:22:30), Ratings and Rankings (01:31:28), Lessons Learned (01:32:03)
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In this episode, Nas gives her first impressions of the drama, Family By Choice!
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Timestamps: K-Catch Up (00:34), Show Discussion (02:32)
In this episode, Nas is joined by Naa, creator of the K-Drama Bingo journal to discuss K-Drama tropes! Of course this list is not exhaustive but the ladies had a great time laughing through their favorite and not so favorite tropes.
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Timestamps: Meet Naa! (02:47), K- Catch-Up (09:50), Introduction to Tiers (25:04), Trope Discussion (27:24)
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