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kdramareports
by Melissa & Sara
From kiss scenes to cultural nuances and K-pop crossovers, a bi-weekly podcast with the latest news and reviews in Korean dramas and films. Hosted by @meljustgothere and @youngajummah.You can follow us! on Instagram @kdramareports and on Youtube @kdramareports for video highlights. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kdramareports/support
Episodes
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"Long Time No Sex" is the best Kdrama right now
Seriously, "Long Time No Sex" is the best kdrama right now; it's just great television. Also: "A Killer Paradox" has a complicated antihero, and "Doctor Slump" is fun but predictable.
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Interview: "Bloodhounds" voice-over actor Anthony Ma
Special guest Anthony Ma joins us for this episode, who you may have heard in English dubbed versions of “Bloodhounds,” “Rookie Cops,” and “The Glory.” The multi-talented actor, writer, and director took the time to discuss what it’s like doing VO work for Kdramas and Japanese reality shows,...
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"Single's Inferno" on fire, "Gyeongseong Creature" should have been a feature film
So much to talk about! "Single's Inferno" is on fire, watching fun (but dumb) "My Demon," "Marry My Husband" has genre twists, the best episodes of "Gyeongseong Creature," and star-studded "Death's Game" is worth a binge. Psst...new newsletter ! Subscribe here:...
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New season! "Gyeongseong Creature: Part 1" was (really) bad!
Hello and welcome back to a new season of Kdrama Reports! Melissa shares her new updates for the podcast (hint: new content and format) and an upcoming newsletter. And she also gives her take on the much hyped and hotly anticipated Kdrama, "Gyeongseong Creature: Part 1" starring Park Seo-joon.…
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KDR News - T.O.P. returns to kdrama, jjajangmyeon scene goes viral
In this week's kdrama news: Lim Ji-yeon’s jjajang myeon scene goes viral, Netflix’s push for Korean content while the writers' strike continues in the U.S., more casting news for “Squid Game 2,” T.O.P. returns to acting, and more premieres! Follow us on Instagram: @kdramareports. Psst...we're...
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KDR News - New cast joins "Squid Game 2," Park Seo-joon's next kdrama, "Mr. Queen" reunion
So many new sequels! Second seasons and cast members announced for “Squid Game,” “The Uncanny Counter,” “D.P.” and more! New thrillers “Revenant” and “Lies Hidden In My Garden” premiere this week, a sexy photo shoot for “King The Land,” and South Korea’s biggest movie this year. Psst...we're...
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KDR News - "Bloodhounds" hits Top 10, Jennie's acting debut, Kim Eun-hee's interview
"Bloodhounds" premieres in top 10, new releases "See You in My 19th Life" and "King The Land" bow this week, Blackpink's Jennie makes her acting debut, and the top TV shows in South Korea right now. A couple of shows to add to your binge watch list, and screenwriter Kim Eun-hee ("Signal,"...
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So You Wanna Be A K-pop Journalist, "Squid Game" Emmys
“Squid Game” garners 14 Emmy award nominations, including for best drama series, direction, and leading and supporting actor awards. Sara and Melissa weigh in on the business of freelance journalism, the unglamorous hustle of covering Korean entertainment, and the pitfalls of being too hard on...
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Dramas that cheer us up, Korean remake of “Clueless”
This week Melissa and Sara talk about the toxicity of hustle culture as well as feeling burned out. They discuss which dramas, like “Weightlifting Fairy, Kim Bokjoo” and “Welcome to Waikiki” and movies like “On Your Wedding Day” and “Runway Cop” make them smile. The movie talk turned slightly...
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We're back!
And we’re back! Kdrama Reports returns for a fresh new season. In this episode, Sara and Melissa catch up on their SXSW 2022 panel, taking time to recharge, and of course, their kdrama watch lists! They discuss Kim Woo Bin’s comeback in “Our Blues” and “Money Heist: Korea,” the remake of a…
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Best Kdramas of 2021: "Squid Game," "The Uncanny Counter" - Which Dramas Made Our List?
Sara and Melissa round up the best kdramas of the year in this episode. From Squid Game to The Uncanny Counter and Happiness - which dramas made the list of top picks? Song Kang, Park Hyung-sik, Chae Jong-hyeop, and Yoo Ah-in were also ones to watch in 2021. Kdrama Reports gives the 411 on what...
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Interview with "Kkondae Intern" Actor Hong Seung Bum
In this episode, we sit down with actor Hong Seung Bum 홍승범 and discuss how he got started working in the Korean entertainment industry. Hong Seung Bum has had roles in Come and Hug Me, Kkondae Intern, and the movie, The Divine Fury. The actor talks about how he went from being an economics major…
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Ep. 6 Race Portrayals in Kdramas
In this episode, Kdrama Reports discusses the depiction of race in Kdramas. How are non-Korean characters portrayed? Sara and Melissa discuss dramas like Itaewon Class, Moorim School, and Backstreet Rookie. How are Black characters depicted vs. White characters? The co-hosts discuss South Korea’s...
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Ep. 5 "Penthouse" Thoughts and K-drama Beginnings with Michael Smith Grant
This week on Kdrama Reports, Melissa and Sara talk with special guest Michael Smith Grant (OmniPouten on YouTube) about his k-drama beginnings, meeting actress Park Shin-hye and why "Penthouse" is the k-drama he can't get enough of.
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Ep. 4 Interview with "Sisyphus" Actor Chae Jong Hyeop
Special guest actor Chae Jong Hyeop 채종협 (aka “Jimmy”) joins Kdrama Reports this week and discusses his new Netflix drama Sisyphus and his character Sun's role in the action-packed series, which centers around time travel. Chae also discusses working with actors Park Shin Hye and Cho Seung Woo on...
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Ep. 3 "Itaewon Class" Review With Jason Yu
This week on Kdrama Reports, Melissa and Sara review "Itaewon Class" with special guest Jason Yu (the lacklusterness, the bad kiss scene, and how Park Seo Jun's character, Park Saeroyi's hair NEVER changed). The trio also discusses how kdrama "Sky Castle" shows insight to the inner workings of…
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Ep. 2 "The Uncanny Counter," "Mr. Queen" & "Sweet Home" Reviewed, & February Drama Premieres
Sara and Melissa catch up on dramas: "The Uncanny Counter" gets a new writer and a second season, why "Mr. Queen" is the most fun drama right now, and "Sweet Home" makes #Alive pale in comparison (those nosebleeds! That reportedly $1 million-per-episode budget). In other news, February dramas get...
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Ep. 1 Happy New Year and 2021 Dramas with Cho Seung Woo, Song Joong Ki We're Excited About
Welcome to season 3 of Kdrama Reports! Melissa and Sara catch up on the holiday break and discuss which upcoming 2021 Korean dramas are on their watch list (and which ones aren't). The beginning of 2021 promises to be a busy season, with new dramas like Vincenzo starring Song Joong Ki and…
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Ep. 5 The Biggest Dramas, Breakout Stars, and Best Dramas of 2020
In this last episode of Season 2 and for this year, Sara and Melissa discuss their top kdrama picks for 2020, breakout stars, webtoons, and the biggest dramas released in 2020 including "Itaewon Class," "Start-Up," and "The King: Eternal Monarch." Other mentions include dramas based on webtoons,...
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Ep. 4 Zombie Dreams, Holiday Plans and Restarting Dramas
In this episode, Melissa and Sara compare the dreams they had of each other and talk about what they plan on doing during the holiday season. Sara discusses why she decided to restart a drama she previously dropped and Melissa talks about what she is currently watching.
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Ep. 3 "Peninsula" release, Sexiest Voices, and Dinosaur Face Types
In this episode, Sara discusses the upcoming release of Korean film "Peninsula," the sequel to "Train to Busan," and catching up on watching "Search: WWW" and "The Good Detective." Poll results are in! Who has the sexiest voices in Kdrama? Woo Do Hwan, Ji Soo, Park Seo Joon, Simon Dominic, or Kim...
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Ep. 2 Halloween Special
In episode 2 of season 2, we talk about all things spooky! Korean horror movies and k-dramas. Everything from demons, zombies, and the lighter, not-as-scary side of ghosts. Also, we talk about what we're watching, why Sara could only handle 30 minutes of "Zombie Detective," and Lee Min Ho's...
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Ep. 1 With Special Guest Fresh Baon! We talk gateway kdramas, top kiss scenes, and why "World of the Married" was so disturbing
In this season 2 premiere, YouTubers Fresh Baon (Justin, Raf, & Cedrick) joins us as Kdrama Reports' special (and first ever!) guest. We discuss the gateway kdramas that hooked us all in, and Fresh Baon shares their picks for top kiss scenes, dream cast, and favorite Korean snacks. And why was...
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Ep. 5 Weird K-dramas, Consent Before Kissing and More
In this week's episode, Melissa and Sara continue to talk about "School Nurse Files" now that they've finished binging it. Also, there's talk of k-dramas that are premiering soon and whether or not there should be a new trend of asking for consent before kissing in k-dramas.
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Ep. 4 What We're Watching and What We Eat When We Binge K-dramas
Melissa and Sara are back and this time they're talking about what dramas they've finished and what drama they're starting. Also, they compare what they eat while watching said dramas. Are they sweet eaters or do they prefer something crunchy and salty? Check out the episode to find out!
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Ep. 3 Park Seo-joon’s upcoming kdrama cameo, Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Ha-neul’s dramas premiere this week, and So Ji-sub the Rapper?
In this week’s episode, Sara and Melissa report on Nam Joo-hyuk and Jung Yu-mi’s drama premiering this week, as well as Kim Ha-neul’s "18 Again," and sci-fi anthology kdrama "SF8" starring Lee Si-young, David Lee, and Choi Si-won. Park Seo-joon’s slated for an upcoming cameo on "Record Of Youth,"...
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Ep. 2 Gong Yoo drama announcement, "Zombie Detective" sings, and Park Bo-gum Sings BTS in new drama
In the second episode of Kdrama Reports, co-hosts Melissa and Sara discuss Gong Yoo's new drama, Park Bo-gum trending for singing BTS in "Record of Youth" and "Zombie Detective" finally getting a release date. There's also casting news on upcoming fall dramas. Check it out! Kdrama Reports: A…
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Ep. 1 Park Bo-gum's new drama, COVID-19 shutdowns, and Park Seo-joon's trending kiss scene
In this very first episode of Kdrama Reports, co-hosts Melissa and Sara report on Park Bo-gum's new drama premiering this week, casting news for Kim Bum and Kwak Dong-yeon, COVID-19 shutdowns, last week's ratings, and Park Seo-joon's hot kiss scene that's been trending. There's also a new movie...
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From kiss scenes to cultural nuances and K-pop crossovers, a bi-weekly podcast with the latest news and reviews in Korean dramas and films. Hosted by @meljustgothere and @youngajummah.You can follow us! on Instagram @kdramareports and on Youtube @kdramareports for video highlights. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kdramareports/support
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