Dramabuds! – Details, episodes & analysis

Not clickbait, sorry 🥲 The most buzz worthy show with the highest ratings ever from tvN is over… FINALLY. How did everything go wrong for a drama with a stellar cast, excellent PDs, and a writer famous for her iconic works? Short answer: bad writing is bad writing, and not even the best leads could save this.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(3:18) (too much) Plot and (too many) Characters

(11:01) For Hong Hae-in Lovers Only

(20:24) Writer PJE was never THAT good

(26:17) Final Thoughts

Dramabuds is back to talk about her (very) unproductive Kdrama year so far + the third season of TRANSIT LOVE/EXCHANGE, the Korean dating show that’s been driving her crazy for months. How did the new PD team switch things up, and does Season 3 live up to the iconic Season 2 cast and stories? 🍿

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EPISODES MENTIONED:

• Transit Love 2 https://spoti.fi/410F3IT

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(2:23) Q1 Recap

(6:11) Transit Love 3 Thoughts

(14:52) S2 or S3: Which is Better?

(19:26) Final Thoughts

Looking for a thrilling Kdrama to binge this Halloween season? For the first of our Super Special Spooky Episodes, Francine reviews her first ever horror Kdrama: THE GUEST. No jumpscares here, so enjoy this drama (and this episode) before you sleep tonight 😈

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EPISODES MENTIONED: First Impressions Challenge Part 1 https://spoti.fi/45QY6a5 Third Quarter Recap https://spoti.fi/46Z8ugD

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(1:59) Plot and Characters: Yoon Hwa-pyung (Kim Dong-wook)

(5:13) Plot and Characters: Kang Gil-young (Jung Eun-chae)

(7:45) Plot and Characters: Choi Yoon/Matthew (Kim Jae-wook)

(10:32) Plot- AND Character-driven Thriller

(15:07) Horror Factor: Can I watch this at night?

(19:31) Final Thoughts

1x22 | What makes you rewatch Kdramas? (Ask Me Anything)

With the hundreds (possibly thousands?) of Kdramas to watch out there, what makes rewatching shows even worth your time? On today’s episode, Francine talks about the various Kdramas she’s planning on rewatching and the reasons why. She also delivers a soliloquy on the masterpiece that is MY MISTER (2018), and yes, she is fully aware that she already talked about this show before 😅

1x21 | How do you judge Kdramas? (Ask Me Anything)

Today’s episode features a new segment on Dramabuds: Ask Me Anything, where Francine answers Kdrama-related questions from the listeners (or from herself). Today is all about how she judges and forms her opinions on Kdramas and the actors/actresses that she watches. It’s long and it’s a lot, but hopefully, it explains why our host has so many opinions on everything she watches. (Feel free to comment on Facebook or YouTube to suggest more topics for this segment!)

2021 SPECIAL | First Quarter Recap

On today's special episode of Dramabuds, Francine talks about her very productive first quarter of 2021. She gives flash reviews on the 21 shows she finished from January to March and not-so-quick thoughts on the currently ongoing shows she’s subscribed to. Potential spoilers ahead for many, many Kdramas (literally 21 shows I am so sorry).

1x20 | Be Melodramatic (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

BE MELODRAMATIC (2019) is the perfect example of how quirky and chatty can be done perfectly right. On today’s episode, Francine discusses her favorite comedic genre, sudden epiphanies, and the benefits of complete creative control.

1x19 | Black Dog (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

Today’s episode talks about BLACK DOG (2020), a Kdrama that likely slipped past everyone’s radar. Despite the (surprisingly) long runtime of today’s episode, this is not actually one of Francine’s favorite shows. On today’s episode, she talks about letting go of dreams, crying at unexpected moments, and Misaeng (yes, unsurprisingly).

1x18 | 18 Again (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

18 AGAIN (2020) is more than just a remake of the 2009 American movie, 17 Again; it’s a 1000% improvement from the original work. Today on Dramabuds, Francine talks about cultural differences, relationships, and being a motivational speaker.

1x17 | Run On (Second Chances)

Introducing the newest segment of Dramabuds: Second Chances, where Francine watches shows she dropped and tries to understand why people liked them (with no guarantee that she’ll end up liking them as well). Today’s show is RUN ON (2020), a slow and chill Kdrama that should have been her cup of tea but somehow wasn’t what she wanted and how she wanted things done. It’s definitely much-loved by most people though, so let it be known that this is totally just Francine’s opinion and everyone’s feelings are valid.