Explore every episode of the podcast AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives
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| Episode One Reaction: Pursuit of Jade | 09 Sep 2026 | 01:01:52 | |
We heard you! We have received so many DMs and messages asking us to watch Pursuit of Jade, and we finally did it! Your noonas watched episode one of the Cdrama that had everyone talking this year and... spoiler: We loved it. Listen to us chat about why it snagged our attention and some theories on what's to come! Book recs: Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| Afternoonas Unwrapped | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:44:50 | |
For the first time since 2023, all three noonas were in the same place at the same time! We converged on Chicago for BTS and made the most of our short time together, including snuggling up in Amy's bed to record this episode. You're welcome, video viewers! For this self-indulgent episode, we took the opportunity to reintroduce ourselves as the hosts we are now compared to the timid, newbie podcasters we were five plus years ago. Today we share things we never would have shared--like our underwear packing habits and how Bigfoot was an integral figure in our early author lives--on that first, VERY scripted episode. So snuggle up, listeners, and hop in bed with us for Afternoonas Unwrapped! Want to cringe listen to our first episode when we didn't know how to have a conversation? You can find it on Apple HERE Read An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton!
Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. | |||
| Dr. Noona's Prescription Service Part 2 | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:56:58 | |
IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE...YET? Still, no, but if it's K-Drama woes that ail you, we have the remedy with Dr. Noonas Prescription Service. This is the Part 2 of us asking listeners to write in with their drama related ailments so we could prescribe the perfect medicine. Whether it's a light and fluffy romcom you can watch with the kiddos or a thoughtful drama to help you through hard times, the doctors are at your service. And if you're bummed you missed out on getting your prescription filled, have no fear! The doctors will be back with future segments. All you have to do is fill out THIS FORM to let us know what you need! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| August Uncensored: Do Kdramas Still Make Us Swoon? | 19 Aug 2026 | 01:20:52 | |
In this week's Uncensored, we chat about Megan's first BTS concert experience, check in with how our top 25 dramas are looking, and discuss if Kdramas are still making us swoon. Also... how's Janus? Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| Better Late Than Single: After Service | 12 Aug 2026 | 01:07:30 | |
We're back with more Better Late Than Single! This week, we're discussing season 2's reunion show, Better Late Than Single: After Service. There's a lot we liked about this six episode special, especially the nice, bite-sized episode length (30 minutes!). But do we still have suggestions on how to make things more helpful and meaningful to our eternal singles? Absolutely. We're here, Netflix! Bring us in for season 3! Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| Better Late Than Single: Season 2 | 05 Aug 2026 | 01:10:26 | |
Better Late Than Single is back for a second season, and your noonas are back to see if producers heard our pleas after watching Season 1. Spoiler--they heard some, but not all. So hop on board as we sail back into the lives of this year's eternal singles to see if they find love or--at the very least--find the confidence needed to continue the search once the show comes to an end. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| Mirror Mirror: What Do K-Dramas Reflect Back To Me? | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:55:09 | |
It's only Lia in the studio tonight...and is it going to be debauchery, and fingers in mouths, and no "Amy Button" in sight? Ha! No! It's all melancholic reflections and enough confessionals to rival any 90's era album. While K-Dramas started as an escape, Lia shares how they quickly became a mirror, reflecting self (good and uncomfortable). From My Mister and the stillness it asked for before she was ready to give it, to Her Private Life and the ache of wanting to be met in joy, to why does she return to one specific drama for comfort — she reflects on love, homesickness, family, and the parts of herself she'd rather not admit she recognizes Because that's the strange gift that can often happen with a good story: you think you are watching them. Turns out, the whole time, you were watching yourself. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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| Introducing: The AfterNoona Squelch Meter | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:32:11 | |
Some Kdramas have haunting melodies, some have upbeat vibes, and others... well... they have squelching. AfterNoona Megan introduces a new bombshell to the podcast: The Squelch Meter. Violent kdramas have lots of squelching, and Megan is here to give a rating system to all the knife fights, underground boxing matches, and tentacled monsters. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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| July 2026 Uncensored | 15 Jul 2026 | 01:12:31 | |
This episode might be the most uncensored to ever uncensored. We hope you enjoy us fangirling over Kelsey Pfendler's solo, record-breaking row from California to Hawaii, our anticipation of upcoming dramas, and an unexpected discussion about...burial at sea? You never know what you're gonna get when the noonas just let 'er rip! Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.
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| K-Drama Scenes We Never Skip | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:05:31 | |
Sometimes, our social media algorithm knows what it's doing, and delivers us classic Kdrama scenes. So these are the scenes we never skip when they show up on our feeds--ones that make us cry, get our blood pumping, or make us cringe with second-hand embarrassment. CLOY Border Scene: https://youtu.be/qiHfMceiKg8?si=85rPJLWWs7SEPhfu Scenes That Make Us Cry Goblin Rooftop: https://youtu.be/5JteB30DAN4?si=BK65sIk5TZBt04Re Eun Tak Remembering Kim Shin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI7dByRuw5k Eun Tak Going Up the Stairs: https://youtube.com/shorts/mtgoQvhFQv8?si=PUyUT3_faCfHXCRm I Am Not A Robot Reset Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSCT9tkpB14 My Dearest auction scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW5XKIq_P64 Scenes That Make Us Laugh Condom Shower: https://youtube.com/shorts/V1eV67YPr4Y?si=Y9B4pyrduqExi8Ln Dokkaebi Underwear Song: https://youtu.be/UZ72CNde3h4?si=X6O0093qx6rsspoP Death of Sebastian and Elizabeth (fish) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8awuJTBNZAc Samantha and Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KpE_IhZ1aE Action Scenes That Never Get Old Lee Gon on Horse: https://youtu.be/yaZkYUUVZG4?si=lljxHs_MEEhuzSwN Captain Ri Motorcycle Scene: https://vimeo.com/381918963 Flaming bookbag from Study Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD3UINhqQFI K2 shower scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HexDL4OinoY Sexy Scenes that Make Our Hearts Race Coffee Prince Door Kiss: https://youtu.be/O4YZ8NHu0uQ?si=h1u2ES2WWeg3reEg Destined With You Cotton Candy: https://www.tiktok.com/@rowoon__tr/video/7290185127324421381 Bad and Crazy kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZbJqz9kRBI Scenes That Give Us Second-Hand Embarrassment I Am Not A Robot Disguise https://www.dramabeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Robot17-00005-copy.jpg Fight for My Way aegyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFu3Hufti5E Badass Scenes Jang Uk emerging from the funeral pyre: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LilRRk1xDZ4OdWqrN-U_un4Bu5h3oI0/view?usp=sharing Ballerina action scene with a can of pineapples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D32dnh6lF1M Honorable Mention Scenes We Will Never Forget End of Train to Busan: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYSBfIOsW27/ Gyeongseong Creature monster mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gUS_SU9L2k
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| Dr. Noonas Prescription Service | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:57:40 | |
IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? Technically, no, but if it's K-Drama woes that ail you, we have the remedy with Dr. Noonas Prescription Service. We asked listeners to write in with their drama related ailments so we could prescribe the perfect medicine. Whether it's a light and fluffy romcom you can watch with the kiddos or a thoughtful drama to help you through hard times, the doctors are at your service. And if you're bummed you missed out on getting your prescription filled, have no fear! The doctors will be back with future segments. All you have to do is fill out THIS FORM to let us know what you need! Also, if you want to see the sport Lia spent a year playing, here's a look at Underwater Hockey. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Fan Fic That Kiss | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:00:07 | |
Just in case you were ever to forget: Megan, Lia and Amy all do write romance novels. Today we take on the second part of our kissing challenge by writing fan fic kissing scenes... did you ever expect a Doona and Mister Sunshine mashup? Neither did we. Also keep an eye out for Weak Hero Class and My Youth, Romantics Anonymous (kinda), and What Comes After Love... Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| How Have K-Dramas Changed Our Lives? | 17 Jun 2026 | 01:28:43 | |
After 51/2 years on our K-Drama journey, we reflect on how K-Dramas have changed our lives. From how we participate in fandoms, to what has changed in our writing, to the community we're so grateful to have found, watching dramas has truly been a life-altering experience. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| What Makes a Great Kiss Scene? | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:55:37 | |
We never get tired of talking about kissing, whether it's writing it in our novels, reading it in romance books, or watching it on screen in a Kdrama. Today, we discuss writing kiss scenes, from the challenges to the triumphs. We also dissect some of our favorite Kdrama kisses, from the tropes to the leadup and how that makes them great. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Rub-a-Dub-Scrub: Showers in K-Dramas | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:12:09 | |
K-Dramas don't often do us dirty. But look, we here at Afternoona Delight Inc. love a good shower scene. Lots of F words can happen in a shower. Fighting. Friction. Flirting. Forlorn. Fu----n. What can we say? We appreciate good hygiene. Hope you do too! Skip first 20 minutes if you don't want banter about BTS concerts. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| May 2026 Uncensored! | 27 May 2026 | 00:48:28 | |
The technology gods and goddesses were not on our side today, but we persevered! Join us for this month's Uncensored where we discuss the dramas we've just finished watching, what we're queuing up on our streaming platforms, and what our patrons think we should watch next. Also, what's a squelch meter? Listen and find out! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Ick IRL, But Love it in a Kdrama | 20 May 2026 | 01:01:09 | |
In today's episode, we're talking about all the things in Kdramas that we love, but would give us the ick in real life. Kissing without permission? Public proposals? Dropping by unannounced? Watching us sleep? All icks! But when in Kdramas, we find the way to forgive... Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| K-Dramas + The Cocodona 250 = Inspiration | 13 May 2026 | 01:02:28 | |
Did your noonas know anything about ultra marathons before today's episode? Nope! But now, not only are they K-drama fangirls. They're fans of the Cocodona 250 and the athletes who put their mind, body, and spirit to the test to attempt such a feat. Join us as we talk about real-life inspiration from the race and how--even while couch surfing--K-dramas inspire us just as much to do hard things. "The Town" music video by Juna Park
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| Dex Made Us Do It | 06 May 2026 | 00:59:38 | |
In this episode, we're doing a deep dive on Dex, aka Kim Jin-Young, the man who walked onto the beach in Singles Inferno 2 and immediately dominated. We trace his journey from sleeping in a pool boiler room to graduating top of his class in Korea's elite UDT program, and how a Netflix reality show launched him into a full-blown entertainment career. We break down what makes him such a magnetic presence on screen, what he brings to the Singles Inferno panel, and his growing resume in acting, hosting, and beyond. Plus, we get into what we'd like to see for him the future. Shout out to Patreon Heather for the idea!
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| BTS Made Us Do It: Oldboy Deep Dive | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:01:29 | |
Inspired by BTS's music video for 2.0, we finally scratched a task off our Kdrama bucket list: Watch Oldboy. Did we enjoy it? Debatable. Do we have a lot to talk about? Of course we do! Listen as we get into all the octopus-eating and taboo plotlines of Oldboy, a 2003 Korean movie directed by Park Chan-Wook. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Perfect Crown: Episode 1 | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:49:22 | |
It's time for another episode 1 recap! Today, Amy and Megan take on the highly anticipated Byeon Woo-Seok and IU drama, Perfect Crown. We love seeing so many familiar faces in this one, especially Jo Jae-Yun in a role we like to call "The Return of Jin Mu." Did the drama hook us? Will we return for more? Join us as we break down episode 1 to find out! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| April Uncensored: What Makes Us Mad? | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:02:11 | |
It's another Uncensored, and today we're talking about two topics that make us mad: What Kdramas we think other people have to watch, and what Kdramas we know we still need to watch. We cover some classics, so listen in! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Bromance in K-Drama | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:01:50 | |
We were shocked--actually shocked--to self-identify that we've never done a podcast on bromances in K-dramas. Reaper! Goblin! We've failed you. It's time to rectify this wrong. Song Lia recommends: Petey: Don't Tell The Boys Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| K-Dramas For Beginners | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:22:54 | |
Are you just getting started on your K-Drama journey? Or maybe you've been here for a while, but you're ready to step out of your comfort zone to try a new genre. Either way, we've got recommendations for you from romance to bromance, from tragedy to action, and everything in between. We'd also love to hear from you! What do you recommend for anyone just dipping their toes into K-Drama land? Let us know on our Instagram show post HERE. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Our Favorite Kdrama Couples with Chemistry | 25 Mar 2026 | 01:20:42 | |
Piggybacking on last week's episode, this week we're talking about our favorite couples with goosebump-inducing chemistry. Who did we choose? You'll have to listen to find out! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Chemistry: Formula or Vibes? | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:12:42 | |
What is chemistry? A formula? A feeling? Something you can't fake? Lia, Megan, and Amy dig into the spark that makes or breaks connection — this is Part 1, and things are already heating up. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| First Episodes: Love It or Leave It? | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:09:54 | |
We're booting ourselves out of the drama slump and diving into three new dramas! Will we stick with them? We'll check back in a couple of weeks to let you know, but for now, join us for first episode reviews of The Art of Sarah, Spring Fever, and Our Universe! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| February Uncensored | 04 Mar 2026 | 01:01:32 | |
Okay, so we're a few days late for February's Uncensored, but better late than never! In this episode, we talk about aphantasia, revisit our writing process, talk about our favorite unhinged topics, and chat about why we're over the White Truck of Doom. Get into it with us! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| We Need To Talk About Singles Inferno 5 | 25 Feb 2026 | 01:19:02 | |
Singles Inferno 5 uncensored. The audacity. The hat fights. The pageant queens. The tug-of-war. We're talking about it. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Afternoona Lore | 18 Feb 2026 | 01:15:47 | |
Your noonas have been at this podcasting thing for over five years now, and that means we have a lot of anecdotes, jokes, and even patron-created puns that we reference all the tme (Kim Fin, anyone?). But we also realize (and LOVE) that we get new listeners every day who may not be up on all the Afternoona lore yet. So along with help from our patrons (who seem to know us better than we know ourselves), we deep dive the origin stories if everything from the Amy Stop Button to Lia's short-lived stint on Top Chef, to Megan's life-altering hike up Mount Washington. Welcome to Afternoona Lore. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| You Like That, Then Watch This | 11 Feb 2026 | 01:07:30 | |
Like a TV show and wish there was a Kdrama like it? (Because you know, Kdramas do it better.) Well today, we hope we help you out with that, as we discuss popular western shows and their possible Kdrama counterparts. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Microtropes | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:52:48 | |
This week we're diving into the delicious details—our favorite microtropes in K-drama! We've covered the big ones (enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience, "I can fix him"), but now we want to talk about those smaller, niche story elements that add that extra spark. You know: the hero who perpetually rolls up his shirtsleeves, the secret cat dad, the boss babe who can't organize her own life (Love Scout, anyone?), the heroine who burns water, the hero who cooks like a dream, meaningful tattoos—all those little touches that make you swoon. We get a lot of great feedback from the Patreon, but what are your favorite K-drama microtropes? Let us know! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Singles Inferno Season 5: Episode 1 Recap | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:55:36 | |
It's back! It's back! SINGLES INFERNO IS BACK, and your noonas are all in on season 5 so far. We are turning up the heat and sharing our sizzling takes on this year's cast and the vibe of the new season. Find out if we have any favorites right out of the gate, why we think wardrobe choices matter, and how chopping carrots can be hot. It's cold as hell where two-thirds of your noonas are, but we're fired up about the new Singles Inferno. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Trope Talk: But Daddy, I Can Fix Him | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:55:02 | |
We're back with another Trope Talk and this time we're talking about the toxic bad boys (and girls) who shaped our childhoods and why we're still into it. Kdramas are rife with characters we want to fix, and we break them all down, from popular characters to some risky takes. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| SOS Endings | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:54:25 | |
2026 might be just beginning, but your Afternoona's are looking at endings. In particular endings that didn't quite land for us so we took a stab at rewriting them. See if you agree :) And warning: Lia almost WAS ended the morning she recorded. Seriously. Amy doesn't need to use the "Amy Button" to shut down the story, but fair warning it's pretty gross. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| 2025: A Year in Review | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:54:14 | |
Happy New Year, everyone! Today, we're taking a look back at 2025 to see (for us) which K-Dramas were hits, which were misses, and what scenes from our favorite dramas of the year still live rent free in our minds. K-Pop Recs of the Year: "Background" by Jin "Killin' It Girl" by J-Hope (feat. GloRilla) "CHEST" by JUST B Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Heated Rivalry: Get in, Babes. We're Going to the Cottage. | 31 Dec 2025 | 01:10:26 | |
Get in Babes, We're Going to the Cottage. Amy, Lia, and Megan take a departure from Seoul and dive headfirst in Canada to talk about our new obsession, the queer hockey romance TV series, Heated Rivalry, based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid. This isn't a deep dive, and instead we discuss all the ways that the show's creator Jacob Tierney nails the romance novel conventions and gives us the best romance adaptation we have ever seen. Also, we learn rivalry is a hard word to say out loud repeatedly. Books mentioned: Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Save The Cat in K-Dramas | 24 Dec 2025 | 01:10:43 | |
What makes us fall in love with a character in the first five minutes? Amy, Megan, and Lia explain "Save the Cat" moments—the scenes that instantly make us root for someone before we even know their story. From unexpected acts of kindness to revealing vulnerabilities, they dissect how the best dramas hook us emotionally and why some characters stay with us. Whether you're a casual viewer or a storytelling obsessive, this conversation will change how you watch your favorite shows. K-Pop Rec of the Week: Not Cute Any More by Illit Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Black Out: A Twisty Whodunit Thriller | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:46:40 | |
In today's episode, Megan and Sarah (from AfterNoona Asks) discuss Black Out, an unforgettable 2024 drama with more twists than a pretzel. Just a note, we recorded this podcast in July of 2025. Sorry for the delay in getting it out! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Hear Us Out, Netflix | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:02:22 | |
There's an unspoken hierarchy in TV here where romance is tolerated as a subplot but rarely trusted to carry a series. Why do you think American platforms are comfortable betting hundreds of millions on crime, fantasy, and superheroes but get nervous about a straightforward love story? This week, your noonas tackle this very questions and are making a plea to the streaming channels. We know romance. We know K-dramas. Please, for the love of the highest grossing genre in publishing, hear us out as to why we need to follow the K-Drama model and adapt more romance novels for the small screen. Books Mentioned on This Episode Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| December Uncensored | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:56:24 | |
For this month's uncensored, Lia put together a few winter themed K-drama games for the group to play. Join us for some "Hear me out..." snowball, some naughty or nice K-drama superlatives, and what K-Drama moments/experiences have been our highlights of 2025. *Spoiler warning...Amy accidentally spoils the end of My Dearest without warning at 19:45 when she reads a Patreon "Hear me out..." If you don't want to be spoiled, skip ahead to 20:11! All other spoilers are announced! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Monsters We Make: Comparing Mask Girl and Frankenstein | 26 Nov 2025 | 01:17:05 | |
Lia and Megan go full English class today as we discuss the parallels between Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein and the 2023 Kdrama Mask Girl. Sound wild? Well, it kind of is, but here us out... Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| The Bechdel Test in Korean Dramas | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:50:58 | |
This week Lia, Megan and Amy get into The Bechdel Test in Korean dramas. How does a piece of media pass The Bechdel Test? It has to meet three criteria: it must feature at least two women, the two women must have a conversation with each other, and the conversation must not be about a man. This should not be a high bar...and yet? And...yet. K-Pop Rec of the Week: Spaghetti by La Sserafim (featuring J-Hope of BTS) Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| My Youth and the Comfort of Quiet Dramas | 12 Nov 2025 | 01:19:41 | |
This week Amy and Megan unpack why quiet, low stakes dramas are just what they need right now. We discuss the comfort of predictability, the joy of getting to just hang out with good characters, and what it's like to finally feel the Song Joong-ki effect. Join us for overalls, floppy hats, and moving plants from here to there in My Youth. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Trying to Watch Kdramas (Or Anything) in 2025 | 05 Nov 2025 | 01:10:04 | |
In today's episode, we chat about what we're currently watching, and how we grapple with navigating fandom spaces when faced with moral dilemmas. We get deep and vulnerable, but end with hope, as we always try to do. Vulgar History Podcast Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| An Afternoona Halloween Special | 29 Oct 2025 | 01:25:57 | |
It's almost October 31st so join your Afternoonas Megan, Amy and Lia for a conversation on all that frights and delights with Korean Dramas. What hair gave you a jump scare? Best villain? Ideas for future scary dramas? Also, Lia fights her yearly (lonely) battle demanding justice for Almond Joys. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| October Uncensored: Escape vs. Comfort | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:18:55 | |
This week we're framing our Uncensored episode around the ideas of escape and comfort. What dramas help us escape? What dramas bring us comfort? And how do the two idea overlap? Amy and Megan also offer their reactions to Genie Make a Wish, episode 1 to see if their thoughts sell Lia on the drama. Book Recommendation: Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Time Travel in Kdramas | 15 Oct 2025 | 01:35:48 | |
In this week's episode, we discuss time travel in all its forms, from our experiences writing it, to our enjoyment of watching it in Kdramas. Books mentioned: Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| Memories of Murder | 08 Oct 2025 | 01:24:24 | |
Before Parasite made him a household name, Bong Joon-ho crafted a haunting masterpiece. Memories of Murder (released in 2003) tells the story of two detectives in 1980s rural South Korea hunting the country's first known serial killer...a case that would remain unsolved for over 30 years. Based on the true story of the Hwaseong serial murders, the film is a devastating exploration of incompetence, corruption, and misogyny. Join Lia & Megan as we revisit the muddy fields, cramped interrogation rooms, and that final iconic haunting shot. Note: We recorded this episode in early June right before Lia went to South Korea. This was before we began using video software so please note that component won't be included in this episode. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.
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| If Taylor Swift Songs Were K-Dramas | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:29:04 | |
To celebrate this week's release of a NEW Taylor Swift album, Lia and Megan indulged their Swiftie, Amy, in a fun little exercise. The game? Assigning TS song titles--one from each album--to the K-Drama we think it embodies. That's it! Mouse crypt and true crime stories are just the icing on the cake. We hope you'll play along! Spotify Playlist for this Episode "I Did Something Bad" from Reputation Tour
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