Explore every episode of the podcast How I Met My KDrama
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Five Favorite 2024 Kdramas | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:26:26 | |
S1E1 / Itās the first of the āfive favoriteā episodes with a look back on some of my favorite Kdramas of 2024. Did I have some quibbles with some of these dramas? Yes, but these were some of my overall favorites.Ā Shows mentioned:Ā When the Phone Rings Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Trailer: How I Met My Kdrama | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:04:16 | |
āØ Every Kdrama fan has that magical moment when they discover the world of Korean dramas, but we all know how hard it is to find fellow Kdrama watchers IRL. How I Met My Kdrama podcast provides a place where we can share our origin stories as well as recommend shows we couldnāt stop watching. Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| The Kdrama Phenomenon: Reasons Behind the Rise of Korean Content | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:23:10 | |
S1 E6 / Are you up for a nerdy deep dive into why Kdramas have such a broad appeal? If you are, let your geek flag fly and come along for my one-hundred percent personal theories on the rise of Korean content.Ā ā This is a spoiler free episode. Enjoy!Ā Links to podcast episodes mentioned:
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| Kdrama Character Growth Arcs with Brian Meeks | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:42:07 | |
S1 E5 / Brian Meeks, who is an author as well as a fan of 3-D printing and pickleball, joins me to talk about his favorite Kdramas this week.Ā ā ļø Mild spoilers for the show mentioned below. Ā
Brianās books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0073XZH78 Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Enemies to Lovers Favorites with Kristi Rose | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:49:01 | |
S1E4 / Kristi Rose, pediatric therapist and author of romance and mystery novels, joins me to talk about her passion for the Enemies to Lovers trope, the art of blending genres, character development, and the intense emotional storytelling in Kdrama.Ā
Kristi Rose: https://kristirose.net/ and https://kristirosebooks.com Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Nostalgia in Crash Landing On You | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:13:48 | |
S1E3 / Ever wondered why Crash Landing on You feels so nostalgic?Ā Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Why Kdramas Are So Irresistible with Amy Boyles | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:33:35 | |
S1E2 / Amy Boyles joins me to chat about our love for Kdramas and how they influence our writing and storytelling, discussing everything from tropes to cliffhangers to side characters and we try to answer the question of why Kdramas are so addictive. š«Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā Squid GameĀ
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| Jess from Daebak K-Rambles on Rewatchable Kdramas plus Recs for Every Taste | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:56:32 | |
S1 E7 / Jess, host of Daebak K-Rambles podcast, joins me to talk about her favorite rewatchable Kdramas. Jess shares her encyclopedic knowledge of Kdramas and gives us recommendations for every taste. Seriously, so many recs!Ā We also talk about why Kdramas hook watchers as well as the trend of multiple seasons, controversial endings, and age gaps. If you havenāt listened to the Daebak K-Rambles podcast, where have you been? Itās one of my favorite Kdrama podcasts, so check it out if you havenāt already.Ā šØ Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
Light Romance Recommendations:
Darker/Weighty Show Recommendations:
CrimeĀ
Gateway Dramas
Currently Watching:
Links: Daebak Krambles podcast: https://daebak-krambles.com/ Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Healing Dramas, Subtitles, and White Trucks of Doom with Brett Battles | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:34:28 | |
S1 E8 / Brett Battles, thriller author and Kdrama fan, joins me this week to talk about Kdramas with emotional depth and a healing vibe. š We also delve into subtitles vs. dubbing as well as some tried and true tropes, like white dump trucks of doom.Ā ā„ļø š If youāre looking for new titles to add to your watchlist, check out Brettās recs for heartfelt dramas, which for some reasonĀ are often set in seaside town. š ā ļø Our conversation touches on the following shows, mostly discussing the general set-up of shows, but there are a few spoilers for older shows.Ā
Brettās website:Ā NoSleep4Dramas podcast with mention of Like Flowers in Sand: https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/post/top-10-kdramas-of-2024 Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Historical Dramas and Korean Folklore with Claire Kohler | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:31:09 | |
S1 E9 / Weāre talking Joseon era dramas, nine-tailed foxes, and Korean food in this episode! Ā šŖš Claire Kohler, Kdrama fan and author of historical romantasy and steampunk murder mysteries, joins me to talk about historical Kdramas, irresistible tropes like Girl Disguised as a Guy and Forbidden Love, and genre-blending in dramas.Ā š š„ Claire also shares her love of Korean culture, including Korean food as well as Korean folklore, which sheās incorporating into her books. ā ļø Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
Current Watching/Rewatching: The Kingās Affection, When the Phone Rings,Ā Claire Kohler: https://www.clairekohlerbooks.com Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Stefne Miller: Finding Community in Kdramas and Kpop + When The Phone Rings Thoughts | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:48:14 | |
S1 E11 / Stefne Miller, founder of Army Project 529 and Kdrama fan, joins me to talk about some of her favorite dramas and how theyāve impacted her life as well as the international community thatās formed with the rise of the Hallyu wave around Kdramas and BTS.Ā āļø And then we get into our thoughts on Ā When The Phone Ringāwhat worked for us (so, so well!) and how sometimes a drama just hits you with a white truck of doom in the homestretch.Ā š« Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
Stefneās recs:
Current Watching:Ā Stefne: Trama Code, Melo Movie, When Life Gives You Tangerines Sara: The Potato Lab Links: Stefneās TikTok: StefARMYProject529 Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Emotional Kdramas (aka . . . Kdramas to make you cry), Workplace Romance, and the Joy of Lists | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:27:45 | |
S1 E10 / Nas from the Swoon Diaries Podcast joins me to talk about her favorite Kdramas, focusing on those emotional stories that pull at our heartstrings. Ā š¢ We also chat about the office workplace trope, exploring why the setting is a staple of Kdramas and why chaebol romances and found family vibes are often paired up. š Additionally, we dive into the joy of list-making, discussing how many Kdrama fans (including Nas and myself!) love to organize our viewing experiences and keep track of favorite shows.Ā And be sure to check out The Swoon Diaries Podcast, if you haven't already. It's fantastic! Ā ā ļø Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
Currently Watching:Ā Nas: Love Scout, Queen Who Crowns, He is PsychometricĀ Sara: Off the Record, Why I Dress Up For Love Podcast: Swoon Diaries Podcast Instagram: @SwoonDiariesPod https://www.instagram.com/swoondiariespod/ Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Comfort Watches and Palette Cleansers with Shannon from Banchan: Bite-Size K-Drama PodcastĀ | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:42:10 | |
S2 E 23 / Shannon Bloom, childrenās librarian, knitter, cat lover, and host of Banchan: Bite-size Kdrama Reviews podcast, joins me to talk about manga Kdrama adaptations, unforgettable friend groups, and watching challenges. šŖ Shannon shares her Kdrama origin story (including a roommateās historical drama obsession) and how her love of fantasy and romance books interplays with her for Kdrama addiction. š« Then we list comfort watches and share under-the-radar favorites that deserve more loveāplus, what Kdrama made us do in real life! ā±ļøTimestamps: [00:00:34] Meet Shannon [00:01:35] Currently Watching [00:06:36] Shannon's First KdramaĀ [00:12:21] Drama Recommendations š Mild spoiler for some dramas, be we give you a warning within the episode
Links:Ā Shannonās Podcast: https://pod.link/1839465628 Shannonās Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banchankdramapod/?g=5 Kdrama subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/KDRAMA/comments/1hqdoix/rkdrama_challenge_2025_introduction_post/ Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| YA Girls Kdrama Podcast on Favorite Dramas, Tropes, and Ramyeon Scenes | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:39:07 | |
S2 E22 / Maddie, Christina, and Elle from the Ya Girlās Kdrama Podcast bring the energy and the laughs to this episode! Ā ā£ļø We explore first Kdramas, favorite and iconic couples, as well as the drama they wish more people would watch.Ā āļøš Plus we talk about keeping track of dramas and our favorite ramyeon scenes. ā Light spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following showsāand thereās a lot of them. A few have spoilers.Ā Shows mentioned:
Links: YA Girls podcast: https://pod.link/1630700998 YA Girls IG: https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod/?hl=en KDrop podcast: https://pod.link/1764429119 KDrop IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/?hl=en Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Aa9kGxNPx9 ā±ļø TimestampsĀ [00:00:39] Meet Ya Maddie, Christina, and ElleĀ [00:04:43] Currently WatchingĀ [00:12:32] First KdramasĀ [00:15:52] Favorite Kdramas Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Healer, Competency, and the Bodyguard Trope with Aimee Robinson | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:56:03 | |
S1 E14 / Aimee Robinson, paranormal and time travel romance author and Kdrama fan,Ā joins me to talk about her favorite Kdramas, focusing on thriller/mystery showsāespecially those with a bodyguard trope. šÆ We explore Jennifer Lynn Barnesā psychological triggers, like status, competition, gossip and discuss why they make Healer such a satisfying drama.Ā š„And we list some of our favorite heroes and heroines who excel in competency.Ā ā ļø Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
ā¶ļø Currently Watching/Planning to Watch: Aimee: Love and Sword, Snowfall, Moonlovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Goblin (AKA: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God), ExtraordinaryĀ Attorney Woo Sara: Queen of MysteryĀ Aimeeās website: https://www.aimeerobinsonromance.com Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Spotlight: Why King the Land Deserves More Love | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:44:36 | |
S1 E13 / Kristi Rose and Amy Boyles join me to take a look at King the Land, a romcom that doesnāt get enough attentionāat least thatās our opinion. š š We dive into the enemies to lovers trope that blossomed into a steadfast relationship, and we break down why we were absolutely rooting for Gu Won and Sa Rang, played by Lee Jun Ho and Im Yoon Ah. š¢š Beyond the romance, we unpack the dramaās deeper themesāambition, authenticity versus pretense, and the tough realities of working in the service industry from the ground up.Ā We also laugh a lot and recall our favorite scenes.Ā š So if youāre looking for a romcom that brings romance, humor,Ā and found family, but has a noticeable *lack* of white trucks of doom, serial killers, and amnesia, King the Land might be just what youāre looking for.Ā ā© Use the chapter markers for spoiler free and spoiler sections. Currently Watching/Plan to Watch (with some spoilers): Amy: Goblin, Destined with You, Grosse Point Garden Society Kristi: The Potato Lab, When Life Gives you TangerinesĀ Sara: The Potato Lab, Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle Amy Boyles: https://amyboylesauthor.com Kristi Rose: Kristi Rose: https://kristirose.net/ and https://kristirosebooks.com Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| The Joy of Light Entertainment with Sana | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:01:01 | |
S1 E12 / Kdrama fan Sana joins me to talk about her unique Kdrama origin story as well as why they appeal to viewers around the world. š¼ļø Sana shares how she found Kdramas through a museum visit, and then we discuss favorite shows. ā Sana also gives us a fantastic list of recommendations, broken down by genre. š« Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
Sanaās Recommendations Quintessential Kdramas:
Serious Period Pieces:
Love Stories:
Medical Show:
Slice of Life
Zombies:
Time Travel:
Thriller:
Superhero:
Currently Watching/Planning to Watch: Sana: My Dearest Nemesis, Buried Hearts, Undercover High School, When Life Gives You Tangerines, Flex X CopĀ Ā Sara: Quartet Sanaās Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdramasaysmama/ Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Glass Heart: Even More JDramas for Kdrama Fans | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:29:32 | |
S2 E21 / Japanese dramas are a hot topic lately, so Iām back with a round-up of even more Jdramas for Kdrama fans.Ā šÆ I explore some differences between Jdramas and Kdramas. š And then I list some Jdramas that are getting lots of buzz along with some that are more under-the-radar.Ā š¢ Spoiler Free episode. Enjoy!Ā ā Timestamps: see chapter markers for timestamps.Ā š¤ Glass Heart Links: Previous episode about Jdramas: Ep 16:Ā https://howimetmykdrama.buzzsprout.com/2435348/episodes/17080470-jdramas-japanese-romance-mystery-and-slice-of-life-stories-for-kdrama-fans Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra Special Edition: https://sararosettbooks.com/collections/murder-on-the-s-s-cleopatra Mystery Books Podcast - Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra Behind the ScenesĀ https://mysterybookspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1311757/episodes/17721380 Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Joyful Entertainment with Naa from Kdrama Bingo | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:37:14 | |
S2 E20 / Naa, small business owner, creator of Kdrama Bingo, and devoted kdrama fan, joins me to talk about all things Kdrama joy!Ā āØ Naa is passionate about building ācommunities of joyā through playful fandom and shares how she started Kdrama Bingo as well as her favorite dramas. āļø We explore comfort watches and discuss the full spectrum of Kdramas from heavy and thought-provoking to light and funny.Ā š¤ We share favorite tropes (cohabitation, enemies-to-lovers) and delve into Kdrama as a soft power tool. Plus, Naa shares tips on how to find your fandom both on and offline. ā Spoiler Free episode. Enjoy! ā° Timestamps: [00:00:33] Meet NaaĀ [00:01:36] Kdrama BingoĀ [00:02:40] Currently WatchingĀ [00:06:31] Naa's Kdrama Origin StoryĀ [00:08:16] Naa's Favorites and RecommendationsĀ [00:35:55] Kdrama Bingo AppĀ Dramas mentioned:
Website: http://kingogames.llc/ Instagram: @kdramabingo Facebook: @kdramabingo Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Paranormal, Fantasy, and Magical Kdramas with Shea MacLeod | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:45:28 | |
S2 E19 / Like a bit of magic in your Kdramas? Shea MacLeod is here with lots of recommendations for you that run the gamut from light to dark in genres ranging from rom com to mystery to horror.Ā š® We explore the joys of discovering Kdramas with supernatural elements, what makes Kdrama fantasy so unique from a Western perspective, and how Sheaās own background in paranormal fiction influences her drama watching. šø Plus, Shea shares her soju-inspired cocktail creations! ā Timestamps: [00:00:23] Meet Shea [00:02:20] Currently Watching
[00:06:59] Shea's Kdrama Origin Story and RecommendationsĀ š Spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Crime and Mystery Asian Dramas with Caitlin | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:10:07 | |
S2 E18 / Caitlin from NoSleep4Dramas podcast and blog joins me for a crime and mystery Kdrama deep dive! This genre doesnāt get as much attention as some others, so weāre shining the light on our favorites. And, boy, do we have a lot!Ā šÆ We explore our crime tv-show roots, giving shout-outs to shows like Criminal Minds, Bones, and The Mentalist as well as our recs for current western crime shows:Ā
šŖ Then we delve into the very rich world of Asian crime dramas.Ā ā Mostly spoiler-free episode. Some minor spoilers, but we usually just mention the set-up and donāt go into the whole drama. Enjoy!Ā ā±ļø Timestamps [00:00:37] Meet Caitlin [00:02:35] Currently Watching [00:08:33] Cailin's Kdrama Origin Story [00:09:59] Favorite Western Crime and Mystery Shows [00:16:01] Favorite Asian Crime and Mystery Shows Currently Watching:Ā
Dramas mentioned:Ā
Caitlinās podcast: https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/podcastĀ Caitlinās blog: https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/ Other episodes mentioned:Ā Chinese Crime Dramas: https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/post/favorite-chinese-crime-dramas Like Flowers in Sand: https://howimetmykdrama.buzzsprout.com/2435348/episodes/17072535-spotlight-like-flowers-in-sand Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Intro to Season 2 | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:03:13 | |
How I Met My Kdrama is back with a second season. š Iām happy to be back with another season discussing Kdramas!Ā This very short intro is to let you know about a few changes to the release schedule.Ā Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Favorite Friendship Kdramas with No Romance (mostly) - Spoiler free! | 16 May 2025 | 00:26:32 | |
S1 E17 / Itās another roundup episode this week, this time about dramas with a strong theme of friendship and no (or extremely little) romance. Ā āØ I dig into the friendship/found family combo thatās often present in workplace dramas and slice-of-life shows and a few mystery/crime dramas as well. š Quick note: this is the last episode for season 1. Iāve loved connecting with you about Kdramas and will be back after a summer break with Season 2!Ā š Spoiler Free episode. Enjoy!Ā Dramas mentioned in this episode:
Watching/Planning to Watch:
Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| JDramas: Japanese Romance, Mystery, and Slice-of-Life Stories for Kdrama Fans | 09 May 2025 | 00:13:12 | |
S1 E16 / Loving Kdramas but ready to branch out? I took a break from Kdramas to shine a spotlight on some Japanese dramas I loved.Ā I share some of my favorites: twisty mysteries, workplace dramas, and fast friendships.Ā Did you know Jdramas are getting easier to stream? Netflix, Viki, and Amazon are adding fresh Japanese dramasāso it's a great time to put a few on your watchlist. ā Spoiler Free episode, except for one trope mention, which has a warning. Chaptermarkers are timestamped.Ā šļø Off the RecordĀ š Why I Dress Up for Love * š¤µāāļø Turn to Me, Mukai-kunĀ ā¤ļøāš©¹ First LoveĀ š¦Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the JungleĀ š» Quartet * At the time of recording, I couldnāt confirm if Why I Dress Up For Love would actually be available on Netflix, but it is availableĀ there now. Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Spotlight: Like Flowers in Sand | 02 May 2025 | 00:49:39 | |
S1 E15 / Brett Battles is back to talk with me about Like Flowers in Sand, a brilliantly layered Kdrama thatās so much more than a sports story.Ā In this spotlight episode, we gush about:
ā” Use the chapter markers to find the non-spoiler and spoiler sections. Links: Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Rewatchable Kdramas and Favorite OSTs with Maxine | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
S2 E25 / Maxine Wright, supply chain professional, master gardener, avid podcast listenerāand, of course, passionate Kdrama fanājoins me to talk about her favorite dramas and how her journey started during the pandemic. ā We explore how Kdramas connect us with our emotions, the joys of discovering underrated gems, and why Maxine seeks out older and less mainstream series between the new hits. šµ Maxine lists her favorite re-watches and classic OSTs, and she also shares her unique way of searching for Kdramas that surfaces new recommendations.Ā Currently Watching: Maxine:Ā
Sara:
ā ļø Light spoiler warning! Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows:Ā
Ā Links: Lipstick: Wine Lip Tint Chateau Labaotte āāhttps://www.yesstyle.com/en/tcuc.USD/coc.US/info.html/pid.1132160255 Maxineās TikTok: @wrightstuff20 Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||
| Slice of Life Kdramas for Your Watchlist | 09 Oct 2025 | 01:10:20 | |
S2 E24 / Christina from YA Girls Kdrama Podcast, teacher and passionate Kdrama fan, joins me for a slice of life genre celebration! If you love the daily rhythms, cozy feelings, and relatable conflicts found in slice of life Korean dramas, this chat is for you. Are we rebranding āslice of lifeā into āwarm hug dramas?ā Yes, we totally are! š«¶ We talk about what slice of life means for Kdrama fansāwhy we love these dramas, what makes them unique, and how they give us hope and comfort.Ā We talk about the feelings these dramas evoke and how they often reflect real life with warmth, sincerity, and optimism. šæWe list our favorite slice of life Kdramas and Jdramas by theme, hitting the broad categories of workplace, romance, found family, creative (music/books), and healing. Our recommendations range from iconic shows like Hospital Playlist and My Mister to under-the-radar gems! ā ļø Light spoiler warning! Our conversation touches on a few spoiler-y things about some of the shows.Ā Ā ā° Timestamps:Ā 00:00:25 Meet Christina 00:02:17 Currently Watching
00:08:51 What is a Slice of Life Kdrama? 00:14:24 Workplace Slice of Life 00:25:15 Romance Slice of Life 00:39:14 Family/Found Family Slice of Life 00:52:27 Creative creative (Music/Books) Slice of Life 00:59:25 Healing Slice of LifeĀ š Links YA Girlās podcast: https://pod.link/1630700998 YA Girlās IG: https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod/?hl=en Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Aa9kGxNPx9 YA Girls Kdrama Podcast on Favorite Dramas, Tropes, and Ramyeon Scenes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2435348/episodes/17814816 Thanks for listening! Let me know what you thought: | |||