Episodes
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Heavenly Ever After #12
We've finally made it to our season 6 finale! Join Kim, Candice, and Jane one last time as we recap episode 12 of Heavenly Ever After, and man what an ending it was, filled willed with heartfelt moments and actual closure! Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear out hosts reflect on the…
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Heavenly Ever After #11
What a wild ride it has been as we recap the penultimate episode of Heavenly Ever After. On Episode 11, the mysterious origins of Som-i and her relation to Nak-joon and Hae-sook are finally revealed in climactic fashion, and it is even more dramatic than we could ever have imagined! Episode 11…
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Heavenly Ever After #10
Wowowow, things are really heating up as we get into the final arc of Heavenly Ever After! Join us as we recap a revelation packed episode 10 where we finally get some answers to our burning questions, as well as dive into the history of Korean transnational adoption (with some personal...
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Heavenly Ever After #9
Hold on to your butts, our recap of Heavenly Ever After episode 9 is here and it is a roller coaster of high-octane emotions, loopy reveals, and twisty twists! Get your red thread ready as we learn more about our characters, and just how convoluted their relationships with each other are over…
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Heavenly Ever After #8
On this episode, we recap another low-key episode of the K-Drama Heavenly Ever After, where surprisingly a lot happens to our characters as we continue setting up for the drama's last act, including more revelations for Som-i and her mysterious powers. Will we finally find out what her deal is?...
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Heavenly Ever After #7
We kick off the back half of Heavenly Ever After with a more mellow episode 7. On this episode, join us as we learn more about what makes KDrama heaven tick, get to know more about various characters, and follow along as the show sets up some story lines that we hope get resolved soon. Episode 7:...
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Heavenly Ever After #6
On episode 6 of Heavenly Ever After, we escape the darkness of K-Drama hell back to the saturated hues of K-Drama heaven as our crew continues to unravel the mysteries and systems that govern the afterlife and learning more about Hae-sook's life and journey. Episode 6: As Hae-sook suddenly…
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Heavenly Ever After #5
After spending 4 episodes trying to sus out K-Drama heaven, we finally find our way into K-Drama hell on episode 5 of Heavenly Ever After. Join our hosts as they follow Hae-sook's orientation through the many different hells and the stories of the people that reside there. Episode 5: After...
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Heavenly Ever After #4
We continue to explore k-drama heaven on episode 4 of Heavenly Ever After as the crew continues to learn about the (oh so many) rules of heaven and hell, as well as meet a bunch of good boys! Episode 4: Hae-sook slowly gains sympathy for Som-i, believing that that she reminds her of someone dear,...
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Heavenly Ever After #3
The feels and tears continue to flow as the crew dives deeper into their watch of Heavenly Ever After, but so do the bad vibes as the mysteries (and red tape) of the K-Drama afterlife deepen. Episode 3: The arrival of a mysterious woman looking for Nak-joon upends Hae-sook's bliss, and she later...
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Heavenly After After #2
Our crew is blindsided with some heavy feels in this second episode of the hit K-Drama Heavenly Ever After, but not before discussing the age-gap hi-jinks of the show's setup as well as the somehow capitalist bureaucracy of Korean heaven. Episode 2: Hae-sook reunites with the young Nak-joon,...
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Heavenly Ever After #1
On this episode we venture once again into a new K-Drama, this time the supernatural romantic comedy/drama Heavenly Ever After about a woman who meets her late husband in heaven, only she looks like she's 80 (because of a totally sweet reason) while he's taken on his form in his 30's! Join...
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Season 6 Primer
The Korean Drama Podcast is back for our 6th season! Join us as we kick off the new season with our primer episode where we catch up with our returning hosts Kim and Candice, as well as welcome our new co-host Jane who will be filling in for Kathy. We also preview the new drama we'll be watching...
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Season 5 Finale
We're back for our much belated wrap up episode for season 6 of the Korean Drama Podcast. Our hosts Kim, Kathy, and Candice are joined by producer Marvin to reflect on their experience watching Chicken Nugget, as well as discuss what's next for the podcast! -- Follow us on twitter at...
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Chicken Nugget #10
We've made it to the end of another season of the Korean Drama Podcast, and the Chicken Nugget finale goes places! Tune in as Kim, Kathy, and Candice discuss a finale episode that has traveled through time and space in order to break our collective brains. Episode 10: Following Baekjung's...
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Chicken Nugget #9
We're finally at the penultimate episode of Chicken Nugget and STUFF GETS WILD! From interpretive dance battles to some very existential questions, join us as we break it all down as the secrets of Chicken Nugget are finally revealed! Episode 9: Despite Baekjung's offer to help, a brawl erupts in...
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Chicken Nugget #8
As we approach the endgame of Chicken Nugget, episode 8 answers some of the show's mysteries while also serving us the biggest flashback yet, taking us all the way back to the Joseon era for some period piece action. Episode 8: Baekjung and his group set out to find their long-lost machine and…
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Chicken Nugget #7
Take a ride with us as we continue plunging into the depths of Chicken Nugget with our recap of episode 7! Listen in as hosts Kim, Kathy, and Candice try their best to avoid getting whiplash from all the flashbacks (and flashforwards) in this episode as the mystery of the transforming machines...
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Chicken Nugget #6
We've made it to the back half of Chicken Nugget and the mysteries continue to deepen! Take a walk through some serious tonal shifts with our hosts Candice, Kim and Kathy as they recap the wildest episode yet as we learn more about the mysterious machines and the mysterious beings behind them....
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Chicken Nugget #5
We've made it to the halfway point of the season, and even with an episode full of revelations, we're no closer to discovering the secret of Chicken Nugget, but it's okay, because there's plenty to react to in this episode, including awesomely bad aging makeup and our growing flashback fatigue!...
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Chicken Nugget #4
While our hosts continue to flip-flop on their opinions of Chicken Nugget, the mystery behind Min-Ah's transformation into a chicken meatball deepens as our heroes continue their investigation into the mysterious machine behind everything. Episode 4: After an arduous night, Baek-joong and Sun-man...
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Chicken Nugget #3
We continue our watch of the Korean comedy sci-fi series with our most divisive episode yet! Listen in as our hosts dive into episode three's twists and flashbacks as we get one step closer to the answer to this season's most burning questions. Episode 3: Baek-joong pleads with his ex to help…
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Chicken Nugget #2
Our recap of episode 2 brings us a roller coaster of emotions as our hosts attempt to parse through the wild swings of Chicken Nugget (that's actually a meatball). As the mystery deepens, we are all left wondering, what does the woman turned chicken nugget/meatball herself feel about all the...
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Chicken Nugget #1
Kathy, Kim, and new co-host Candice return to kick off the fifth season of the Korean Drama Podcast! On this episode, we dive right into the zaniness of the show we'll be recapping this season, the sci-fi comedy series CHICKEN NUGGET! Join us as we ask the important questions, like what exactly...
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Season 5 Primer
We're back! After an unintentionally long hiatus, we're happy to announce the return of your favorite Korean Drama rewatch podcast by and for people who don't watch Korean Dramas! This is our primer episode for Season 5 where producer Marvin catches up with this season's team including returning...
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Season 4 Finale
Well here we are again. Our 3 hosts are joined once again with their producer to reflect on finishing the 4th season of the Korean Drama Podcast. We discuss our thoughts of Pachinko, a not-quite-but-technically a Korean drama with plenty of Drama, as well as our obligatory discussion of the…
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Pachinko #8
On the season finale of Pachinko, we say hello to child Noa and goodbye to Hana. Also, Isak gets arrested, Yoseb continues to be toxic, and Sunja finds a new way to survive through kimchi! Chapter 8 Synopsis: Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young...
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Pachinko #7
On episode 7 of Pachinko, we step away from Sunja and Solomon and go way back to 1923 to follow a young Koh Hansu as he lives through the great Kanto earthquake, putting us in the awkward position of rooting for Koh Hansu and defending mob bosses? Chapter 7 Synopsis: As a young man in 1923...
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Pachinko #6
On episode 6 of Pachinko, we welcome Sunja's new baby, but was it the baby we were expecting? Also, we tiptoe around some fragile male egos and we finally meet Hana! Chapter 6 Synopsis: Sunja goes into premature labour while Isak grapples with a political awakening; Solomon finds Hana, his...
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Pachinko #5
On chapter 5 of Pachinko, Sunja arrives in Osaka as Isak's new bride and meets her in-laws as she tries to settle in to her new and foreign home. Meanwhile in the 80's Solomon continues his quest to find his adoptive-sister/ex-girlfriend? Chapter 5 Synopsis: As she arrives in Japan with her...
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Pachinko #4
We're halfway through the first season of Pachinko! Join us as we discuss the battle of wits between Hansu and Isak, weddings & curses, and also who is and isn't a duck? Chapter 4 Synopsis: Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home; Solomon gets ready...
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Pachinko #3
On chapter 3 of Pachinko, our suspicions of Hansu (he of the six red flags) are confirmed! Luckily, a hottie with tuberculosis shows up to save the day! Chapter 3 Synopsis: Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu and Solomon looks to his grandmother for some assistance. Watch now on...
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Pachinko #2
We recap chapter 2 of Pachinko with lots of hot takes on Hansu and Sunja's age gap, Japanese accents, and of course hotties! Chapter 2 Synopsis: Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price; Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity Watch now on Apple...
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Pachinko #1
Kathy, Kim, and Steve are back to kick off another season of the Korean Drama Podcast! Join us as we shake off the rust and dive into the first episode of the new epic Korean family drama PACHINKO! Chapter 1 Synopsis: In 1920s Korea, Yangjin and Hoonie shield their only child, Sunja, from the...
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Season 4 Primer
It's good to be back! Kathy, Kim, and Steve return for their third season of the Korean Drama Podcast! On this primer episode, producer Marvin returns on the mic to catch up with our hosts and to reveal what Korean Drama we'll be watching for this season! We're trying something a little new this...
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Season 3 Finale
We get the gang back together one more time to reflect on season 3 of the Korean Drama Podcast. So how did the crew enjoy Itaewon Class, and more importantly, who is the hottie this season? Join us one last ride ride! Thank you to all our listeners who have joined us over the past few weeks.…
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Itaewon Class #16
We've made it to the end of another Korean Drama! What will happen in the 90 minute finale of Itaewon Class? Will Saeroyi finish his revenge and get the girl? We're here to recap all the endings for you as we say goodbye to our DamBam family for the last time. Episode 16 Synopsis: Yi-seo runs…
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Itaewon Class #15
On episode 15 of Itaewon Class, everything comes to a head as we barrel towards the series climax! Geun-Won has made his villainous move, putting Yi-Seo and Geun-Soo in danger, while Sae-Ro-Yi sees his father while struggles to survive after being hit by a car. Episode 15 Synopsis: Searching for...
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Itaewon Class #14
On episode 14 of Itaewon Class, Yi-Seo goes all out to make big moves in business and love. Soo-ah contemplates her future with her company, Geun-won gets out of jail, and Saeroyi receives a big impact! Episode 14 Synopsis: Yi-seo overworks herself as she steps into a critical role for the team's...
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Itaewon Class #13
On episode 13 of Itaewon Class, Our cute puppy Geun-Soo embraces his dark side after getting rejected, and Sae-Ro-Yi becomes a big time CEO in 2020, all while keeping his iconic haircut! Episode 13 Synopsis: Geun-soo moves closer to his goal. With their sights set high, Saeroyi and his team take...
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Itaewon Class #12
On episode 12 of Itaewon Class, Saeroyi deals with a problem with his investors, Geun-Soo finds his edge, and Hyun-Yi gets outed! Episode 12 Synopsis: While navigating their latest crisis, Saeroyi and Yi-seo come across a potential investor. Hyun-yi preps for the competition's final round. Watch...
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Itaewon Class #11
On episode 11 of Itaewon Class, Saeroyi continues to grow his empire, Tony learns about his family, Hyun-Yi kills it in competitive cooking, and Yi-Seo shoots her shot! Episode 11 Synopsis: An opportunity comes knocking for DanBam after Ma Hyun-yi makes a buzz-worthy television appearance…
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Itaewon Class #10
On episode 10 of Itaewon Class, The jig is up for Geun-Won as Saeroyi finally finds justice for his father's death, but not on his terms. Also, Kim shares her Itaewon Class alignment chart! Episode 10 Synopsis: Jangga finds itself in hot water with the public. With the future of the company…
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Itaewon Class #9
On this episode, Dae-Hee (fka Darth Father) tries to poach Saeroyi's people while Saeroyi goes around investing in his new community. Also more Korean language lessons! Episode 9 Synopsis: The bar's move to a quieter street poses fresh problems for the crew; Dae-hee takes an interest in Saeroyi's...
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Itaewon Class #8
On this episode, Saeroyi continues to face down threats to business (and revenge plans) by making bold moves and teaching his staff life lessons. The crew also encounters racism at the club. Also, we try something a little different this episode with our character names. Episode 8 Synopsis: Bad...
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Itaewon Class #7
On Episode 7 of Itaewon Class, Darth Father visits DanBam and shows of his exquisite "eat acting," Roy Bowlcut shoots his shot with Kang, and a new Hottie emerges (maybe?) Episode 7 Synopsis: DanBam gets an unwelcome visitor. Saeroyi approaches Kang Min-jung with a weighty proposition, and shares...
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Itaewon Class #6
On episode 6 of Itaewon Class, Darth Father schemes, Joker creeps, and Roy Bowlcut gets into stonks. Our patience runs thin on Lindsay playing both sides, and Emily gets found out by her very disappointed Korean mom. Episode 6 Synopsis: Dae-hee keeps tabs on DanBam's progress. Saeroyi runs into...
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Itaewon Class #5
Roy Bowlcut's tale of pub management and revenge continues on episode 5 of Itaewon Class. As the DanBam crew make improvements to the pub and menu, we learn more about Puppy's past, Emily guns for a manager's role, and things pop off in the club (and Hat makes heart hands). Episode 5 Synopsis:...
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Itaewon Class #4
On episode 4 of Itaewon Class, with Roy Bowlcut's new pub on suspension, he spends time bonding with his employees with some bad karaoke, saving Emily from creepy stalkers, and inadvertently finding himself in a love-triangle setup. Episode 4 Synopsis: Choi Seung-kwon regrets reverting back to…
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Itaewon Class #3
On episode 3 of Itaewon Class, Roy Bowlcut's master plan of revenge begins with the opening of his new pub. We also meet new characters, Bluehair, Hat, Emily in Paris, and Puppy, while Lindsay totally becomes a narc. Episode 3 Synopsis: Saeroyi crosses paths with Jo Yi-seo, who seems to have a...