The Dramasology Podcast (Emi)
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| 24 Nov 2022 | 1. Alchemy of Souls (2022) - Should South Korean production companies invest more in historical fantasies? | 00:41:05 | |
Hello! This is the very first episode of the dramasology podcast where I review the 2022 Korean drama, Alchemy of Souls Season 1 starring Lee Jae Wook as Jang Uk, and Jung So Min as Mudeok/Naksu . Thanks for listening! | |||
| 24 Nov 2022 | 2. Reborn Rich Ep 1-3 Review - Another reincarnation drama | 00:14:23 | |
Hello! This is Episode 2 covering Reborn Rich Ep1-3 starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min and Shin Hyun-bin about an employee that gets reincarnated as the youngest son in a conglomerate family. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | 3. Reborn Rich Ep 4-6 Review - Is Jin Do Jun's anger justified? | 00:12:10 | |
Hello! This is Episode 3 covering Reborn Rich Ep 4-6 starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min and Shin Hyun-bin about an employee that gets reincarnated as the youngest son in a conglomerate family. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | 4. Reborn Rich Ep 7-8 Review - Lack of chemistry between the leads? | 00:18:41 | |
Hello! This is Episode 4 of The Dramasology Podcast covering Reborn Rich Ep. 7-8 starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min and Shin Hyun-bin about an employee that gets reincarnated as the youngest son in a conglomerate family. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | 5. Reborn Rich Ep 9-11 Review - Who did it? | 00:11:50 | |
Hi! This is Episode 5 of The Dramasology Podcast covering Reborn Rich Ep. 9-11 starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min and Shin Hyun-bin about an employee that gets reincarnated as the youngest son in a conglomerate family. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | 6. Reborn Rich Ep 12-14 Review - "You'll become worse, as you'll want to keep what you already have" | 00:16:41 | |
This is Episode 6 of The Dramasology Podcast covering Reborn Rich Ep. 12-14 starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min and Shin Hyun-bin about an employee that gets reincarnated as the youngest son in a conglomerate family. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 28 Dec 2022 | 7. Reborn Rich Ep 15-16 Review + Final Thoughts - And the award for biggest hypocrite goes to... | 00:18:26 | |
Episode 7 of The Dramasology Podcast gives a final review of Reborn Rich starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min and Shin Hyun-bin, about an employee that gets reincarnated as the youngest son in a conglomerate family. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | 8. The Glory Season 1 Review - The revenge better be satisfying! | 00:15:53 | |
On this episode of The Dramasology Podcast, Emi reviews the 2022 Korean drama, The Glory Season 1 starring Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon about a former victim of school violence that seeks revenge on her bullies after taking up a job as a homeroom teacher at the elementary school of the bully's child. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | 9. Alchemy of Souls Part 2: Light and Shadow Review - I'd like my 10 hours back | 00:24:49 | |
I'm going to pretend Alchemy of Souls ended at the end of Season 1. This second part was so badly executed that I'd like my time back. In this episode of the dramasology podcast, I review Alchemy of Souls Part 2: Light and Shadow starring Lee Jae-wook, Go Yoo-jung, Hwang Min-hyun and Shin Seung-ho, and is a continuation of Season 1 of the drama that starred Jung So-min as the female lead. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | 10. Weak Hero Class 1 Review - You think your high school years were bad? Check this out | 00:23:20 | |
Weak Hero Class 1 follows Shi Eun, a taciturn high school student that ends up being caught up in more that he might be able to handle. 10 out 10. I highly recommend this drama to everyone. There's something in it for everyone. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | 11. My Liberation Notes - A Slice of life drama with a side of quarter-life crisis and a dash of romance | 00:37:24 | |
My Liberation Notes is a 2022 Korean drama that speaks to the heart of the introverted, the depressed and just generally stressed out folks, particularly those in their 20s and 30s. A slice of life drama that has you thinking one of two things: "Why are they so depressing to watch" or "I relate so damn much". One of the best dramas of 2022. It stars Kim Ji-won, Lee Min-ki, Son Seok-koo and Lee El. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | 12. The Moon Embracing the Sun - A timeless love story everyone should watch at least once | 00:19:10 | |
The Moon Embracing the Sun is one of the biggest hit dramas in South Korea, surpassing a 40% viewership rating, a feat not many dramas can attain today. A must watch for all romance drama lovers! The Moon Embracing the Sun stars Han Ga-In, Kim Soo-Hyun and Jung Il-Woo. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | 13. Agency Ep 1-8 Review - Addictive and underrated! | 00:14:02 | |
The series follows the story of Go Ah-in (Lee Bo-young) who becomes the first female executive member of a large advertising agency. An easy watch! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | 14. Bride of the Century - Old but gold | 00:22:34 | |
Taeyang Group is the largest conglomerate in South Korea but the Choi family, who runs Taeyang, has supposedly been under a hundred-year-curse - the first bride of the eldest son will always die. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | 15. Love between Fairy and Devil - When the male lead is actually strong and the female lead is not actually dumb | 00:18:27 | |
Love Between Fairy and Devil is a 2022 chinese xianxia drama, which narrates the story of forbidden love between a devil and a fairy. The drama stars Dylan Wang and Esther Yu. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | 16. One and Only starring Allen Ren and Bai Lu - This became an Allen Ren appreciation episode | 00:18:49 | |
One and Only is a 2021 chinese drama starring Allen Ren and Bai Lu about the forbidden love between an army general and the daughter of an esteemed family. One of my all time favorite's! No one does it better than Allen Ren, fantastic actor! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | 17. The Master's Sun - One of Emi's first ever dramas! | 00:15:58 | |
The Master's Sun is a 2013 Korean drama starring Gong Hyo-jin and So Ji-sub. This was one of my very first Korean dramas and it will always hold a special place in my heart! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | 18. The Glory Part 2 - Easy revenge, and why Ha Do-young is the absolute best! | 00:32:45 | |
A review of The Glory Part 2! Check out my review of The Glory Part 1 as well! Solid bingeable 8/10 drama. Would recommend Thanks for listening! | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | 19. My 10th year watching dramas! Reminiscing about the past and why I love dramas so much!. | 00:11:45 | |
I have been watching dramas for exactly 10 years! Listen to me talk about why I love them so much! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | 20. Call It Love Ep 1-8: For fans of My Mister! | 00:18:15 | |
Sim Woo-Joo's (Lee Sung-Kyung) life became miserable because of her father and his mistress. After her father's death, Sim Woo-Joo is kicked out of her home by the woman her father dated. She decides to take revenge on that woman. She approaches Han Dong-Jin (Kim Young-Kwang), who is the son of her father’s ex-mistress. Sim Woo-Joo gets to know him and realizes that she has fallen in love with him. Han Dong-Jin is a workaholic, who has suffered from loneliness for his entire life. His life changes after he meets Sim Woo-Joo. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | 21. Kill Boksoon - Murder at 1pm, grocery shopping at 2. | 00:14:36 | |
Gil Bok-Soon (Jeon Do-Yeon) is a single mother. She is a also a lethal killer, with a 100% success rate on contract killings. She works for M.K. Ent, which is run by Cha Min-Kyu (Sol Kyung-Gu). He trained Gil Bok-Soon as a killer and they hold mutual respect for each other. At the same time, Gil Bok-Soon is aware that Cha Min-Kyu is a dangerous person who can take away everything from her. Cha Min-Hee (Esom) is the younger sister of Cha Min-Kyu and she works as an executive at M.K. Ent. She doesn't show her feelings to other people. Han Hee-Sung (Koo Gyo-Hwan) is a killer for M.K Ent. He is highly skilled at his job, but he is not recognized by others for his work. Right before Gil Bok-Soon is set to renew her contract, she gets involved in a kill or be killed confrontation. (Source: Asianwiki) Thanks for listening! | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | 22. Divorce Attorney Shin - Best bromance I have ever seen a drama! | 00:17:46 | |
Meet Shin Sung Han, a divorce lawyer with a talent for settling even the most complicated cases. His name, which amusingly means "sacred" in Korean, seems at odds with the messy situations he has to deal with on a daily basis. But Shin Sung Han finds solace in the company of his two closest friends, Jang Hyung Geun and Jo Jung Sik, who are fellow "40-year-old youths." Despite the challenges he faces with his clients, Shin Sung Han continues to excel in his field with his expertise and sensitivity. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | 23. Eien no Kinou (Eternal Yesterday) - An absolute gem, right in the feels | 00:14:16 | |
Koichi is cheerful and popular in the class. Mitsuru is talented and not good at socializing. The two high school students are strongly attracted to each other due to their opposite personalities. However, one morning, Koichi is hit by a truck in front of Mitsuru. Koichi got up on the spot and smiled as usual, and although he was indeed "alive", his classmates gradually began to forget about Koichi's existence. (Source: MBS/MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Eien no Kinou" (永遠の昨日) by Eda Yuuri (榎田尤利). Thanks for listening! | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | 24. Seasons of Blossom - The pain of those left behind... | 00:19:37 | |
A story of love and friendship between five high school students from Seoyeon High School. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 03 May 2023 | 25. Descendants of the Sun - Best drama of 2016! | 00:17:35 | |
A love story between Captain Yoo Shi Jin, Korean Special Forces, and Doctor Kang Mo Yeon, surgeon at Haesung Hospital. Together they face danger in a war torn country. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 10 May 2023 | 26. My Sunshine (Silent Separation) - ♫~You are my pretty sunshine~♫ | 00:17:39 | |
Zhao Mo Sheng is a university student with a sunny disposition, she's smart, and has a positive personality. Upon their first meeting, she fell in love with He Yi Chen, one of the top students from the Law faculty. He Yi Chen gradually warmed up to her and they became a loving couple. One day he abruptly breaks up with her and she is forced by her father to depart overseas without ever getting an explanation from Yi Chen. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 17 May 2023 | 27. Emergency Declaration - Why is everyone so freaking slow?! | 00:23:50 | |
An aircraft is forced to declare an emergency when an unprecedented terror occurs inflight. Source: Wikipedia Thanks for listening! | |||
| 24 May 2023 | 28. Love Rain - Pining and forbidden love | 00:17:43 | |
Suh In Ha is a sensitive artist who falls in love at first sight with fellow college student, Kim Yoon Hee. The two of them develop feelings for each other, but before they can do anything about it, In Ha's best friend, Lee Dong Wook, professes his love for Yoon Hee. Not wanting to ruin his friendship, In Ha takes a backseat and watches as the girl he loves grows farther away from him. Fast-forward to present day Seoul where In Ha's son, Suh Joon, meets and falls in love with Ha Na, Kim Yoon Hee's daughter. The children are completely different from their parents in personality, but fate pulls them together. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 31 May 2023 | 29. The Story of Ming Lan - Ming Lan has to be the most astute, well written character | 00:27:31 | |
Set in the Northern Song dynasty, the story follows Sheng Ming Lan, an unfavored concubine-born 6th daughter of an official. After losing her mother at a young age, Ming Lan is raised by her paternal grandmother. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | 30. Dong Lan Xue - When you want your servant but your servant wants heads to roll off necks | 00:21:26 | |
This is a revenge quest of ruthless maid, Shen Yan, and the Seventh Prince, Chu Ning. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | 31. The Good Bad Mother - Amateurish camera work with a rushed ending but we don't care because Mi-joo is such a green flag | 00:26:59 | |
Young Soon is a single mother and pig farmer who raised her son Kang Ho alone. Despite her love for him, her strict parenting caused Kang Ho to view her as a bad mother. As an adult, Kang Ho became a cold-hearted prosecutor and kept his distance from his mother. However, an unexpected accident caused him to return to his hometown and start over with Young Soon. Kang Ho's childhood friend Mi Joo, known for her warm heart and strong sense of justice, also reconnected with him after his accident, leading to a transformative experience for her. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | 32. Khun Chai Phutthiphat - My introduction to the world of Thai lakorns | 00:20:28 | |
Set in the late 1900s, this is the story about a young doctor who falls in love at first with the winner of a beauty pageantry, who is on the run from the clutches of a powerful general. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | 33. What you should be watching - Hidden Love, Revenant, To the Moon and Back & Durian's Affair. | 00:12:38 | |
I discuss four superb dramas I recommend you check out this month. These dramas are too fantastic for you not to be watching! To the Moon and Back: Matalda, brings her warm family into Dr. Purim's life and fills his lonely heart with a love that he had never received before. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | 34. Tokyo in April is... (Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...) - A quick rant on my obsession for the week | 00:13:03 | |
The new employee Kazuma, who returned to Tokyo from America, reunites with his close friend from middle school, Ren, who is currently working as the top designer at their company. It is their first meeting since the abrupt farewell during their third year in middle school, 10 years ago. Ren was his best friend and his first love. He is as strong and good-looking as ever… And Kazuma is happy just being with him. However, Ren avoids the subject of their time in middle school rather unnaturally and acts like a friendly former-classmate… But he’s behaving this way because he is gay, and above all, fears being rejected by Kazuma. Yet one night, the two of them get together again…? Thanks for listening! | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | 35. Hidden Love - Sang Zhi shows a very pure, resilient and unfailing love for Duan Jiaxu that puts tears in my eyes | 00:30:56 | |
Sang Zhi falls in love with Duan Jia Xu, the boy who often comes to her house to play games in her older brother’s room. He is five years older than her. Sang Zhi had a crush on Duan Jia Xu when she was young, but they lost contact with each other for some reason. After she graduates, she joins the university in the city he is in, and during their day-to-day intimate and close interaction, they slowly fall in love. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | 36. Butterflied Lovers - The power of a simple, low budget drama | 00:17:02 | |
Inspired by the romance of Liang Shang Bo and Zhu Ying Tai, the story revolves around two lovers who will overcome all obstacles to remain together. Ling Chang Feng is an honourable general and has been in a passionate marriage with his wife for the past 3 years. However, a strange disturbance hits their city on their third anniversary, and "madmen" run wild in the town, attacking innocent citizens violently. Ling Chang Feng leaves his wife behind to protect the people, but when he returns, finds that his wife has been infected by this phenomenon. He refuses to reveal this, as he knows that anyone who turns mad will be killed. He keeps her by his side in secret while trying to solve the cause of this frightful phenomenon. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | 37. Durian's Affair - Why you should be watching this absolutely bonkers but hilarious drama | 00:15:00 | |
A melodramatic fantasy in which two women from Joseon Dynasty, belonging from a noble family, become intertwined with men through time travel to the year 2023, the present. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | 38. History 3: Make Our Days Count - If you have to bury one BL drama with me, let it be this one | 00:25:05 | |
HIStory 3: Make Our Days Count is about the turbulent romance between a high school student and his bully. Although the two characters begin the series with lots of hostility, their relationship improves as they understand each other more.
Thanks for listening! | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | 39. My Beautiful Man (Utsukushii Kare) - The sweetest yet most toxic relationship to ever exist | 00:14:35 | |
Seventeen-year-old Hira, who is at the bottom of the class, tries to remain invisible at school, never wanting to open his mouth and expose his stuttering speech to his classmates. He views the world through his camera lens, detached until one day, Kiyoi Sou walks through the classroom door. The impact is instantaneous. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | 40. The Heart of (a) Genius - Let's pretend this drama ends on episode 8 | 00:15:07 | |
After her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Lin Zhaoxi finds herself distraught at the news. The popup of a mysterious photo and mathematical formula takes Lin Zhaoxi and Ji Jiang to a parallel world. In this alternative, "Cheese World," Lin Zhaoxi and Ji Jiang work together to complete and replicate the mysterious math Olympiad competition photo results in hopes of making their way back to the real "Strawberry World." Despite not being a math genius like her father and Pei Zhi, through her experiences within the parallel universes, Lin Zhaoxi reignites her passion for math and learns to accept her father's diagnosis.
Thanks for listening! | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | 41. Moving Ep 1-9 Review - When there's more to a superhero than powers: A moving story about family and bonds that bind | 00:24:04 | |
Kim Bong Seok, Jang Hee Soo and Lee Gang Hoon attend the same high school. They look like ordinary students, but they have special abilities that they inherited from their parents. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | 42. Go Ahead - Best portrayal of found family. One of the best dramas to ever have been made! | 00:28:08 | |
The story revolves around three troubled youths who find solace in their common experiences to become the best family that they can be for each other. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | 43. Kdrama watchlist digest: Destined with you, Moving, Mask Girl, Killing Vote & My Lovely Liar | 00:09:22 | |
In this episode, I discuss my Korean drama watchlist: what I'm currently watching, what I plan to watch and what I might drop. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | 44. Destined With You Ep 1-8 Review - A decent romcom with some magic sprinkled in | 00:16:29 | |
A lawyer bound by a centuries-old curse becomes entangled with a civil servant who holds the key to his freedom — igniting an unexpected romance. Source: Netflix Thanks for listening! | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | 45. Usokon Ep 1-10 Review - When you use a fake marriage as an excuse to live with your crush | 00:16:17 | |
An ordinary girl, Yae, loses her home and job at age 29 and has nowhere to turn. But when she runs into a childhood friend, Takumi, he "proposes" she live with him in a high-rise condominium in the city, acting as his fake spouse A tale of deceit involving a handsome architect Thanks for listening! | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | 46. My Lovely Liar - How the drama paints a compelling killer | 00:18:34 | |
Mok Sol Hee is a young woman with an extraordinary and supernatural ability: she is able to “hear” other people’s lies, no matter how hard they try to obfuscate the truth. But this superpower has left her jaded: She no longer has any faith in other people, and now considers them all to be morally bankrupt. But that all changes when she meets a successful music producer named Kim Do Ha. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | 47. Drama watchlist digest: Alliance, Twinkling Watermelon, Killing Vote, My Personal Weatherman (Taikan Yoho), Arthdal Chronicles 2, Escape of the Seven | 00:08:50 | |
In this episode, I discuss my drama watchlist: what I'm currently watching: Alliance, Twinkling Watermelon, Killing Vote, My Personal Weatherman (Taikan Yoho), and what I plan to watch: Arthdal Chronicles 2, Escape of the Seven. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | 48. As Long As We Both Shall Live (My Happy Marriage) - Good... but something is missing and I don't know what | 00:20:51 | |
Jun 3, 2023 — Miyo's abusive family deems her worthless – but together with her powerful husband-to-be, her true self and hidden powers slowly begin to shine. Source: Netflix Thanks for listening! | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | 49. Scent of Time Ep 1-11 Review - If you could have a redo of life, what would you do differently? An excellently executed rebirth story. | 00:16:51 | |
Hua Qian is reborn to redo her life over again. She vows not to make the same mistakes again. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | 50. Watchlist Digest - Strong Girl Namsoon, Kiseki: Dear To Me, Romance on the Farm, Twinkling Watermelon | 00:08:58 | |
In this episode, I discuss my drama watchlist: what I'm currently watching: Strong Girl Namsoon, Kiseki: Dear To Me, Romance on the Farm, Twinkling Watermelon. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | 51. Snow Sword Stride - An intelligent drama with a clever male lead and an extraordinary family bond. One of my Top 10 dramas of all time! | 00:22:12 | |
Snow Sword Stride is about a young master named Xu Feng Nian who under the eager expectation of his father Xu Xiao persevered through hardships and growth to become the King of Northern Liang. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | 52. Perfect Marriage Revenge Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Another drama about rebirth, yay! | 00:10:34 | |
Spoiler Alert: This episode includes spoilers for the Korean Drama Reborn Rich and the Chinese Drama, Scent of Time. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | 53. A Breeze of Love - My newest BL obsession! On par with the other well produced BLs out there | 00:12:00 | |
Do Hyun, the captain of the basketball team, is preparing for the championship. Hye In, the team manager, brings Dong Wook, Do Hyun's first love, to fill in for an injured teammate. Dong Wook and Do Hyun used to go to the same high school. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | 54. The Story of Kunning Palace Ep 1-28 - Nothing beats the slightly deranged, Machiavellian Xie Wei whose only weakness is his Ning'Er. Jiang Xue Ning might be the one reborn but it's Xie Wei's world and they're all just living in it | 00:23:43 | |
Jiang Xue Ning's unrelenting desire to become empress eventually strains her bond with her childhood friend Yan Lin and leads to the arrest of the noble Official Zhang Zhe. Guilt and remorse begin to seep in when her short-lived reign as the empress comes to an end. With the help of Yan Lin as the general, rebels seize the capital and ruthlessly exterminate the entire royal family. In her last desperate act, Jiang Xue Ning pleads to exchange her life for the freedom of Zhang Zhe, a man who has always shown her kindness. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | 55. Watchlist Digest - The Matchmakers, I may love you, Park's Marriage Contract & My Demon, The Story of Kunning Palace | 00:14:27 | |
In this episode, I discuss drama I am currently watching, The Matchmakers, I May Love You, Park's Marriage Contract and My Demon. I also talk about two dramas I hope to start watching soon, Boyhood and Tell Me That You Love Me. Lastly, also give a final review of The Story of Kunning Palace which I recently finished watching. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | 56. Sweet Home 2 - A Hot Garbage that Belongs in the Trash Can | 00:17:20 | |
Residents of Green Home Apartments, including Cha Hyun Soo, fight against monsters to leave their base and venture out into the world. At a baseball stadium, survivors from all over begin to live together. They are threatened by the monsters outside and also by the monstrous desires of the people among them. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | 57. Watchlist Digest - I am overwhelmed! | My Man is Cupid, Park's Marriage Contract, My Demon, The Matchmakers, A Journey to Love, Say that you love me, Cherry Magic (Thai), Soundtrack #2, Welcome to Samdal-ri, Boyhood, Death's Game & Marry My Husband | 00:16:16 | |
It's snowing dramas guys! Definitely feels like Christmas! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | 58. My Man is Cupid Ep 1-6 First Impressions - Easy watch with a very likeable female lead | 00:13:41 | |
Star-crossed love story between a love fairy and a human girl. For humans and fairies aren’t meant to be, when he accidentally shoots himself and falls in love, their fate takes a wrong turn. The two reconnect after centuries of reincarnation. Where will this story lead? Thanks for listening! | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | 59. My 2023 Wrapped! - Looking at my top, best of best dramas of the year! 🎄 | 00:24:06 | |
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This episode explores all my favorite dramas of 2023 as the year comes to a close! From my favorite romcom to my favorite action, and everything in between. Here's all my favorites, best of the best dramas of 2023! See you in the new year! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | 60. Exploring the Green Flag Female Lead Archetype in 2023 Dramas - The Good Bad Mother, To the Moon and Back & Hidden Love | 00:22:21 | |
The Good Bad Mother, To the Moon and Back and Hidden Love have some of the best female leads of 2023. Listen to me explore their characteristics and what makes them shine as green flags Thanks for listening! | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | 61. Marry My Husband Ep 1-4 First Impressions - One of my favorite actresses Park Min Young is back with one of my favorite tropes! My newest guilty pleasure! | 00:13:36 | |
Kang Ji Won is married to Park Min Hwan, but their marriage is troubled due to Min Hwan's selfishness and his demanding mother. Ji Won is the primary breadwinner for the family, while Min Hwan is unemployed and in debt. Ji Won also handles all the household chores herself. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | 62. Watchlist Digest - Marry My Husband Ep 5-6 Review, Knight Flower First Impressions, Sahara Sensei to Toki-kun & Lee Jae Wook's new drama gets an airing date! | 00:14:25 | |
In this episode, I discuss my watchlist for the week. Park Min Young's character grows in Marry My Husband Ep 5-6 and BTS tracks makes a cameo! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | 63. Marry My Husband Ep 7-8 Review - The Game is On! I just hope the revenge is satisfying | 00:14:56 | |
I continue my review of Marry My Husband starring Park Min Young and Na In Woo, a rebirth drama about a woman who goes back in time to get her cheating husband and friend wedded to one another. It's so much fun! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | 64. Marry My Husband Ep 9-10 Review - Give Song Ha-Yoon her flowers. Her portrayal of a pathological narcissist is very compelling and flawless. | 00:11:11 | |
My weekly review of Marry my husband continues this week with Episodes 9 and 10. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | 65. Marry My Husband Ep 11-12 Review - Will Korean rom-com producers catch something if they don't add the unnecessary ex-girlfriend trope? | 00:13:07 | |
Hi everyone, I'm back again with another week's review of the Korean drama Marry My Husband and I have a bone to pick with the producers of this drama... Thanks for listening! | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | 66. Marry My Husband Ep 13-14 Review - I'm glad this drama is almost over because what?.... Also, taking a closer look at the psyche of Jung Sumin (Song Hayoon). | 00:18:26 | |
I continue my review of the 2023 Korean drama, Marry My Husband which has taken a turn for the worst in its final arc. At least, Jung Sumin, as played by Song Ha Yoon, is still interesting. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | 67. Marry My Husband Ep 15-16 Review and Final Thoughts - I want redemption for Jung Su-min! | 00:19:20 | |
And that's a wrap! Finally, this drama is over and I'm more than glad to be done with. It was an okay 7/10 for me and only that high because of the character of Jung Su-min. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | 68. Love for Love's Sake - Tae Myung Ha is easily one of the most mature and likeable characters I've seen in a BL. This drama is an instant favorite! | 00:14:14 | |
29-year-old Tae Myung Ha experiences a baffling twist of fate when he finds himself transported into a video game, inhabiting the body of a teenager, with a goal to make a classmate of his happy. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | 69. Watchlist Digest - The Impossible Heir & Wedding Impossible: First Impressions | 00:17:16 | |
The Impossible Heir is Lee Jae Wook's newest drama so you just know I'd be on it. Wedding Impossible has introduced me to a hidden gem of an actress, Jeon Jong Seo! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | 70. Unknown Ep 1-4 First Impressions - "The fourth type of family is one that's always there for you" | 00:19:21 | |
Unknown is a 2024 Taiwanese BL about found family and a love that blossoms from that. At a young age, Wei Qian an orphaned boy, feels for a younger homeless boy, Xiao Yuan and takes him home where he essentially becomes an older brother to both him and his own blood related younger sister. But as time passes, Xiao Yuan’s feelings for his Wei Qian grows into something neither of them can ignore. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | 71. Queen of Tears Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Loving it so much that I'll pretend Baek Hyun Woo isn't a huge red flag | 00:18:07 | |
Baek Hyun Woo, who is the pride of the village of Yongduri, is the legal director of the conglomerate Queens Group, while chaebol heiress Hong Hae In is the “queen” of Queens Group’s department stores. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | 72. Unknown Ep 5-6 Review - The sixth kind of family is the one that pretends to be strong and doesn't say goodbye | 00:17:59 | |
Continuing on my review of Unknown and discussing episodes 5 & 6. This drama has my heart and all my attention. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | 73. Perfect Propose - The perfect slice of life BL for a rainy day | 00:11:45 | |
Hiro, severely overworked, can barely function outside his toxic workplace. He encounters Kai, a childhood friend he had once promised to marry, and finds he is steadily regaining a sense of purpose. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | 74. My Lovely Runner First Impressions - One of my most anticipated dramas of 2024 and its super adorable! | 00:16:48 | |
A fan's quest to change fate blooms into unexpected romance. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | 75. Help! I have fallen in love with Thai BLs. Talking some favs: KinnPorsche, I Told Sunset about You & Never Let Me Go, and the interesting world of shipping | 00:16:31 | |
Guys! The Thai BL universe that I previously spurned, is now my new obsession! I might need an intervention... Thanks for listening! | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | 76. Blood Free Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Two formidable characters entwine amidst the intrigue of genetic engineering | 00:16:21 | |
Ending millions of years of humans eating animal meat, BF now dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market. There are people inside BF and outsiders who begin to have doubts about the path taken by BF CEO Yoon Ja Yoo. Yoon Ja Yoo founded BF with On San, who has a Ph.D. in physiology. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 01 May 2024 | 77. KinnPorsche - I can see why this drama was insanely popular | 00:30:38 | |
The second son of a Mafia boss, Kinn Theerapanyakul, is fleeing from an enemy when he meets Porsche, an enterprising young bartender. Porsche agrees to help defend Kinn from his attackers for a price. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 08 May 2024 | 78. Parasyte: The Grey - This has the potential to be a huge well-developed universe | 00:15:39 | |
The story depicts parasites that fall from space and begin to kill to gain their own power by controlling the human brain and body by living off human hosts. The story revolves around Jung Soo In, who is infected with a parasite on her hand and starts a strange cohabitation as it fails to steal her brain. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 15 May 2024 | 79. TharnType S1&2 - Exploring the character of Type and what makes his character development very compelling | 00:22:30 | |
Tharntype is a school romance drama about a homophobic university student named Type who develops a relationship with his openly gay roommate, Tharn. The series follows Type and Tharn as they gradually open up to each other, developing their hate into affection. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 22 May 2024 | 80. Watchlist Digest - Lovely Runner, Midnight Romance at Hagwon, Boys Be Brave & Joy of Life 2. | 00:22:51 | |
In this episode, I share my thoughts on Lovely Runner up to Episode 14 and my issues with the drama, how much angst is probably waiting for us with Midnight Romance at Hagwon, how chaotic cute Boys Be Brave is, and my uncontrollable excitement as I get ready to watch Joy of Life season 2. Join me! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 29 May 2024 | 81. My Only 12% - A cute, fluffy BL with excellent writing and great character development | 00:14:08 | |
Cake and Seeiw have been friends as far as they can remember. Cake is very outgoing and has a lot of friends while Seeiw is very shy and barely speaks to people he's not used to being around. Despite their different personalities, they are very close. By being next-door neighbors since they were born, they became an essential aspect of each other's lives. However, as they become older, things change and so do the way they see each other. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | 82. My Stand In Ep 1-6 Review - It's so toxic but I can't stop watching. It's that good! | 00:14:46 | |
Joe, a stunt double for a famous actor Tong, falls in love with Ming, the son of a wealthy family. From finding out he is only a stand in to Ming, to getting into an accident that transmigrates him into the body of another person, Joe continues to deal with attention from Ming, who is now suspicious of this new person. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | 83. The Impossible Heir - Disney+ must be competing with Netflix for who has worst writers | 00:19:24 | |
When the illegitimate son of a Korean conglomerate owner partners with his ambitious childhood friend, the duo will stop at nothing to seize their place at the top of the societal food chain. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | 84. My Stand In Ep 7-8 Review - Ming's obsession & toxicity is just my cup of tea | 00:16:13 | |
I continue on my review of My Stand In. Joe, a stunt double for a famous actor Tong, falls in love with Ming, the son of a wealthy family. From finding out he is only a stand in to Ming, to getting into an accident that transmigrates him into the body of another person, Joe continues to deal with attention from Ming, who is now suspicious of this new person. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | 85. My Stand In - A rant in defense of Ming, the new poster boy for the toxic male lead in BL. | 00:19:11 | |
My love for My Stand In knows no bounds, and I'm back with another episode to defend the undefendable, toxic gremlin that is Ming! I also examine Joe more deeply and why he has some things to answer for. Ming apologists unite! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | 86. The Princess Royal Ep 1-11 First Impressions - This couple is an absolute unit and their machinations are so entertaining to watch | 00:22:04 | |
I just started watching The Princess Royal and I am absolutely in love with the lead couple. They argue and fight but they also communicate, trust and work so well together. Honestly, dream couple. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | 87. Watchlist Digest - Takara No Vidro (Takara's Treasure), This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans & As Beautiful as You | 00:13:06 | |
This episode I explore three dramas: Takara No Vidro (Takara's Treasure) - which I think is super similar to My Beautiful Man in a good way, This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans - funny title but great sizzling chemistry between the leads & As Beautiful as You where for once, the boyfriend (not male lead) of the female lead is a decent person! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | 88. My Stand In Final Thoughts - Best of the best!... but just one thing the story could've done better at | 00:12:51 | |
My Stand In has finished airing and I am sad to see it go. It was easily one of the most engaging BL's I've ever watched. Full to toxicity (but we love it for that) but also full of heart. I'm gonna miss Joe and Ming so much! Now that the drama is over, there's only one thing they could've done better.... Thanks for listening! | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | 89. Sweet Home S3 - Glad to close this chapter | 00:20:53 | |
I checked out Season 3 of Sweet Home despite how much I despised Season 2 (you can check out my rant about that season), and honestly, it wasn't the best but it was at least entertaining. Lee Do Hyun is always pleasant to watch. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | 90. Watchlist Digest - My most anticipated dramas: Queen Woo, Love Next Door, First Frost & Monster Next Door | 00:14:51 | |
I'm super excited about Queen Woo because I think Jeon Jong Seo is a fantastic actress and the sleuth of amazing male co-stars definitely helps. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | 91. 4 Minutes Ep 1&2 First Impressions - So much mystery and oh so much tension. Love it! | 00:19:01 | |
I caught up on the first two episodes of 4 Minutes and I am absolutely blown away by the cinematography and the story. The super sizzling tension between the leads also helps. This drama already has me on edge Thanks for listening! | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | 92. Our Dating Sim - A straight 10 out of 10 | 00:12:58 | |
No one will ever understand my love for Our Dating Sim, the 2023 Korean BL series. This is easily one of my all time favorite dramas because everything was giving. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | 93. Watchlist Digest - Love Next Door & Romance in the House | 00:13:08 | |
In the episode of The Dramasology Podcast, I cover Love Next Door, a new drama starring one of my favorite actresses, Jung So-min. I will be honest and say, this drama hasn't caught me because I feel it is very similar to tons of other dramas about the FL going back to her hometown to rediscover herself but I'll keep watching for my girl. I am enjoying Romance in the House a lot more. The idea of a father trying to warm his way back into the lives of his family that loathes him turns out to be comedic gold and I love it. The little added romance between the FL and her security guard/ceo's son just adds more magic to the story. I am absolutely loving this new and fresh story idea and I encourage everyone to watch! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | 94. 4 Minutes Ep 3-5 Review - In defense of Korn | 00:25:28 | |
No Korn slander will be allowed in this house. Great on the other hand... Thanks for listening! | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | 95. No Gain No Love Ep 1-3 First Impressions - It's unbelievable how hilarious and engaging I'm finding this drama | 00:18:18 | |
No Gain No Love might become one of my favourite romcoms of all time, and I'm only 3 episodes in! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | 96. Queen of Tears Final Review - Men written by women and the perfect character trope | 00:13:05 | |
I finally caught up on Queen of Tears and I have just one gripe with the drama.... (Not to be taken seriously). Thanks for listening! | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | 97. The Time of Fever - Help! I don't think I'll ever move on from this one! | 00:24:52 | |
The Time of Fever is easily one of the best BLs have watched and the chemistry between the leads just shot this to the top of my Favorites List! Just wow.. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | 98. 4 Minutes Final Review - This drama shows just how terribly written characters can ruin a good story | 00:18:52 | |
Korn and Tonkla were the only impressionable part of this drama. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | 99. You Are My Lover Friend Ep 1-14 First Impressions - The leads are literal soulmates, and most believable friends to lovers drama I've ever watched. | 00:24:59 | |
You Are My Lover Friend has to be one of the best portrayals of the friends-to-lovers trope. I am really enjoying how much they care for one another and the lengths they will go to for each other. They are so fluffy and make me want to believe in love. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | 100. The Judge from Hell Ep 1-4 First Impressions - It's very camp and so fun! We love an vengeful queen! | 00:10:38 | |
The Judge from Hell is Park Shin-Hye's return to the small screen and I'm loving her in this new role. I'll need more dramas like this where the lead is an unremourseful, uncaring, merciless, and down right sociopathic character. Especially when its the female lead! Thanks for listening! | |||