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African Seoulmates
by African Seoulmates
Random musings on popular K drama shows and whether you should watch them. Join Melissa, Nomsa, and Nolizwe as they review a show in each episode and jump into the comments to let us know what you love and what you love to hate in the world of dramatic love confessions, wrist grabs, and a lot of crying. So much crying.
Episodes
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Season 3, Episode 13: Suspicious Partner
This episode takes us back to Suspicious Partner, the drama where Ji Chang-wook truly delivered. As prosecutor Noh Ji-wook, he finds himself wrapped up in a legal tangle with rookie lawyer Eun Bong-hee (Nam Ji-hyun), who’s been falsely accused of murder. Between courtroom battles and unexpected...
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Season 3, Episode 12: Thirty-Nine
The aptly named Thirty-Nine takes us into the world of three best friends on the cusp of their forties. Played by Son Ye-jin, Jeon Mi-do, and Kim Ji-hyun, the trio navigate careers, love, family (drama), and life, nje. Akunna (@akunnaonwu), a Day 1, joined this episode and brought laughs, shade,...
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Season 3, Episode 11: Touch Your Heart
Following their run as the second couple in Goblin, Yoo In Na and Lee Dong Wook return to the screen as the leads in this lighthearted rom-com. Oh Yoon Seo is an actress preparing for her comeback to the big screen by filling a short-term role as Attorney Kwon Jung Rok’s secretary. An office…
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Season 3, Episode 10: True Beauty
In this episode, we dive into the world of high school, beauty standards, and self-discovery with True Beauty. The drama follows Lim Ju-kyung (played by Moon Ga-young), a high school student who masters the art of makeup to transform herself from a bullied outcast into a confident "goddess." But...
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Season 3, Episode 9: Gyeongseong Creature I
Gyeongseong Creature sees a Korean businessman, father-daughter duo, and many others band together in a fight for survival during the Japanese occupation. Han So Hee portrays the relentless, no-nonsense Yoon Chae-ok, who is on a mission to find her missing mother, while Park Seo Joon plays the...
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Season 3, Episode 8: Marry My Husband
What’s better than a revenge drama? One that includes some kind of time travel! Kang Ji-won (portrayed by Seoulmate fave Park Min-young) gets a chance to go back ten years in time to live her life differently and escape a messy fate at the hands of her husband - and so-called bestie. Benny, our...
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Season 3, Episode 7: The Red Sleeve
The Red Sleeve had us seriously reflecting on the dynamics between the Crown Prince and the court lady he falls in love with. (As in - are we the problem here?) Lee Jun Ho and Lee Se Young (sorry for mis-naming her in this episode) are captivating as the lead characters, Yi San and Deok Im,...
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Season 3, Episode 6: Lovely Runner
Given the chance, how many times would you go back in time to try to change fate and save the love of your life? That’s a question we’d like Im Sol (portrayed by Kim Hye-yoon) to answer about Ryu Sun Jae. Ratings aside, a drama that creates new pr-OPPA-ganda (hello, Byeon Woo-seok) is surely…
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Season 3, Episode 5: Alchemy of Souls I & II
What do you get when you mix the desire for power and immortality with a sprinkle of magic, a pinch of martial arts, and a dash of mistaken identity? The plot of Alchemy of Souls. In the land of Daeho, we meet an elite warrior and the heirs of four wealthy families who possess special powers to…
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Season 3, Episode 4: Welcome to Samdalri
Following an unfortunate, career-wrecking incident, photographer Cho Sam-dal returns to her hometown of Jeju. While trying to get back on her feet, she is reunited with her former sweetheart, Cho Yong-pil (a weather forecaster), and her childhood friends. Plot aside, K-drama heavy hitters Shin…
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Season 3, Episode 3: Queen of Tears
Three years into their marriage, Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo find themselves far from the happily-ever-after they envisioned. Family drama, illness, miscommunication, and just-about-anything-you-can-imagine is thrown at the Queens Group heiress and the small town golden boy, as they try to find...
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Season 3, Episode 2: My Dearest
Against the backdrop of the Qing invasion of Joseon, My Dearest takes us on an epic love story between Yoo Gil Chae and Lee Jang Hyun. Ahn Eun Jin and Namkoong Min reel us in with their portrayal of lead characters who are more similar (read: chaotic) than they are different. Tune in as our…
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Season 3, Episode 1: Is This Thing On?
Cue applause: we made it to Season 3! Thanks for sticking it out with us, Seoulmates - and welcome, if you’re new to our brand of chaos! Tune in to hear what we - your hosts Melissa, Nolizwe, and Nomsa - have been up to, and what we’re looking forward to this season. Our Instagram DMs are always...
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Season 2, Episode 16: That's a Wrap!
A whole Season Two in the bag?! Join us (Melissa, Nolizwe, and Nomsa) as we reflect on the little season that could. In this episode, you can expect the usual: chemistry analysis, jokes, and some of your fave oppas catching a stray or two (come fight us in the DMs!). It's always love and…
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Season 2, Episode 15: Nevertheless,
Seoulmates, hands up if your younger self ever made truly questionable decisions when it came to a love interest. So questionable, in fact, that your besties bombastically side-eyed you? Yu Na-bi (portrayed by Han So-hee) and Park Jae-eon (played by Song Kang) navigate the world of dating among...
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Season 2, Episode 14: The Heirs
Gather 'round, fellow drama aficionados! Get ready to immerse yourself in the opulent world of 'The Heirs' with our latest podcast episode. Join us as we dissect the captivating narrative, star-studded cast, and emotional rollercoaster that defines this timeless Korean drama. Delve into the lives...
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Season 2, Episode 13: African Seoulmates Presents: Seoul Food Stories
In this episode, recorded at Banchan Restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa, we delve into the world of Korean food. While sharing a hearty meal with owner Jamie Jeong, we explore the nuances of Korean cuisine and its role in storytelling. From the classic ramyeon to mouthwatering bulgogi, we...
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Season 2, Episode 12: Taxi Driver
A taxi service set up as a front for a vigilante justice organization? You’ve got our attention, Kim Do-gi (Lee Je Hoon), Chairman Jang, and the Rainbow Deluxe Taxi team! It’s heartbreaking that this revenge/action drama is inspired by real-life crimes, but we’re here for the action sequences and...
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Season 2, Episode 11: Sky Castle
Fake smiles and feigned politeness mask the deeply competitive vibes among the moneyed and connected residents of Sky Castle. The drama shows that parents don’t play when it comes to their children’s futures - sometimes at the expense of their offspring’s own happiness. Tune in to find out why we...
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Season 2, Episode 10: Ten Reasons to Watch K-Dramas
There’s no way to capture what Korean dramas mean to individual African Seoulmates and our community as a whole. In this episode, though, we share some of the reasons that drew us in or kept us coming back. Tune in and tell us why you started watching K-dramas and continue to do so.
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Season 2, Episode 9: Business Proposal
The cast of Business Proposal takes us down memory lane to some of our favorite over-the-top romcoms (ahem, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim). The sound effects, fashion, second leads, and humor really had us wondering if we were back in 2016 or 2018! Tune in to hear what we thought of Kim…
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Season 2, Episode 8: Tomorrow, with You
In this episode, we go back to the first time at least one of us encountered the talent that is Lee Je Hoon. Imagine the casting choice of Shin Min-a (a firm fave) and “Bae” Hoon oppa as love interests Song Ma Rin and Yoo So Joon! If romance and time travel and questions about whether or not we…
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Season 2, Episode 7: Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Park Eun-bin stars as Woo Young Woo, a rookie attorney at a top law firm in Seoul and a woman on the autism spectrum. The drama focuses on how Attorney Woo navigates adulthood, workplace drama, and more, against a backdrop of riveting legal cases. Tune in for the review and let us know your rating!
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Season 2, Episode 6: Da Li and the Cocky Prince
Have you ever met a fine somebody who is nice to look at but is also so loud and cocky (literally and in terms of how they dress)? That’s Moo Hak, and he couldn’t be more different from - yet, some might argue, so perfect for - Da Li, who seems quieter and more “posh.” Or is she? Tune in to find...
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Season 2, Episode 5: Love to Hate You
If the title didn’t already give it away, this spoof-ish romantic comedy centers on two characters who, in theory, embody a “type” that the other thinks they dislike. In just 10 short episodes, entertainment lawyer Yeo Mi-ran (played by Kim Ok-vin) and top actor Nam Kang-ho (played by Teo Yoo)...
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Season 2, Episode 4: New to African Seoulmates?
Is it a podcast? Is it a community? Is it just vibes? Or - is it all that and more?! Tune in to learn a little about the three personalities behind this podcast: Melissa, Nolizwe, and Nomsa. At the very least, you’ll leave knowing how to tell who’s responding to your DMs on Instagram. But, more...
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Season 2, Episode 3: My Roommate is a Gumiho
Another day, another good-looking centuries-old nine-tailed fox and mere mortal striking up a romance (of sorts)! Although all roads try to lead to that outcome, it’s never a straightforward journey where the supernatural and mythical are involved. (Admit it - things got a little confusing with…
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Season 2, Episode 2: Hometown Cha Cha Cha
A dynamic, dimpled duo. An idyllic seaside village. Sounds like the perfect combination for a romance drama of the ages! Hometown Cha Cha Cha gives us a taste of that, but also puts us through an emotional wringer with Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-a), Hong Du-sik (Kim Seon-ho), and the residents of...
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Season 2, Episode 1: New Year, New Season, Same African Seoulmates!
(Re)connect with the African Seoulmates: three women with a shared homeland (Zimbabwe!) and a deep, deep love for Korean dramas (K-dramas). In this episode, we reflect on our first season and discuss what’s in store for season 2. Tune in for the usual messy, hilarious banter!
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Season 1, Episode 15: Squid Game (Let the Games Begin)
Pitting heavily indebted players against each other - and a ruthless system - for a growing cash prize, Writer Hwang Dong Hyuk tackles the age-old theme of social inequality in this drama. It’s all fun and (grotesque!) children’s games until someone gets killed. Curious about why Squid Game…
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Season 1, Episode 14: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo
College athletes balance the weight of love, friendship, and family in this coming-of-age sports drama. Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk bring the “suh-waaaag” -- and laughs -- as leads Kim Bok-Joo and Jung Joon-Hyung, respectively. Tune into this episode, then let us know your KFC rating of the...
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Season 1, Episode 13: Do You Like Brahms?
Much like the classical music in this drama, Chae Song-Ah and Park Joon-Young’s quest for love and happiness goes ‘da capo’ to ‘crescendo’ then ‘diminuendo’ -- and all that, at different tempos. Our conversation took a decidedly unexpected turn, almost mirroring the drama and tension of the…
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Season 1, Episode 12: Mr Queen
This is hardly the first historical show we’ve watched, but it’s the first to usher in the Joseon era to our podcast. Shin Hye-Sun and Kim Jung Hyun shine in this gender-bending drama about a chef from present-day Korea who ends up in the body of a queen in Joseon. Yup, we know. Sounds like a…
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Season 1, Episode 11: Hospital Playlist
Friends since medical school, the doctors at Yulje Hospital give major “no new friends” and “can’t sit with us” vibes -- but also #squadgoals! From complex medical cases to romantic (mis)adventures, these friends work hard, play hard, and always show up for each other - often with food or through...
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Season 1, Episode 10: Fight for My Way
Chasing your dreams - a.k.a adulting - is hardly ever as glamorous as we’d like to believe. A group of young friends trying to make it in Seoul discover that you actually have to fight for your way in this dog-eat-dog world. Relatable or what? Find out what we thought in this episode.
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Season 1, Episode 9: Vincenzo
Song Joong Ki brings the pow-pow as Vincenzo Cassano, an Italian consigliere-turned-neighborhood-hero-who-talks-to-pigeons. Huh? Exactly. This action-packed drama warmed our hearts, crushed our spirits, fired us up, and sometimes had us scratching our heads. Tune into this episode to find out why.
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Season 1, Episode 8: My Love from the Star
Do Min-Joon has been stuck on Earth for 400 years and just wants to mind his own business, avoid entanglements with humans, and find his way back home. Meanwhile, Cheon Song-yi is a famous actress who lives for the limelight and cannot believe this alien isn’t interested in her. Talk about two...
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Season 1, Episode 7: Oh My Venus
When a personal trainer to the stars and a lawyer formerly nicknamed after the Roman goddess of beauty meet, what nuanced storyline could possibly emerge? In this episode, we discuss Oh My Venus, which raises so many questions about society’s twisted notions about beauty, family, and belonging.
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Season 1, Episode 6: The World of the Married
Nothing is ever as it seems, as this dramatic exposé on friendship, marriage, and family revealed. With its themes of love, betrayal, and everything in between, tune in to hear why this show had (some of) us shook from the word ‘go.’
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Season 1, Episode 5: Itaewon Class
The underdog. A motley crew of “misfits.” A chaebol. Revenge. And one of Seoul’s most vibrant districts. Park Seo-Joon thrills in this David-vs-Goliath-esque drama. We had a lot to say about him, the diverse cast, and the emotional rollercoaster that is Itaewon Class.
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Season 1, Episode 4: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
What an apt title for a show about mental health (and several other topics), watched during the height of the pandemic-induced lockdown. Tune in as we discuss the messy, the petty, the heartbreaking and the downright silly that made us laugh and ugly-cry with the residents and friends of OK...
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Season 1, Episode 3: Start-Up
While showing the cutthroat nature of entrepreneurship, Start-Up also highlights how easily platonic and romantic relationships can fail to launch. In this episode, we discuss our favorite characters and what we wish the writers had done differently.
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Season 1, Episode 2: What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?
We are no strangers to workplace romances, but What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim introduced us to another level of office humor, drama, and fashion. Join us as we unpack family drama, power dynamics, and the messy, social aspect of the corporate world.
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Season 1, Episode 1: Crash Landing on You
January 1, 2021 came with a big announcement in the K-drama world (if you know you know): perfect timing for the African Seoulmates to dig into the romantic drama Crash Landing on You! Tune in as we discuss some of our favorite characters and the plot twists, and give a KFC-rating to this...
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Episode 0: From (southern) Africa to Seoul
Meet the African Seoulmates! We are three women who share not only a homeland (Zimbabwe!) but also a deep, deep love for Korean dramas (K-dramas). In this episode, we discuss what drew us to this world of entertainment and what has since kept us there.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Random musings on popular K drama shows and whether you should watch them. Join Melissa, Nomsa, and Nolizwe as they review a show in each episode and jump into the comments to let us know what you love and what you love to hate in the world of dramatic love confessions, wrist grabs, and a lot of crying. So much crying.
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Random musings on popular K drama shows and whether you should watch them. Join Melissa, Nomsa, and Nolizwe as they review a show in each episode and jump into the comments to let us know what you love and what you love to hate in the world of dramatic love confessions, wrist grabs, and a lot of...
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