Explore every episode of the podcast The Dramasology Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98. 4 Minutes Final Review - This drama shows just how terribly written characters can ruin a good story | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:18:52 | |
Korn and Tonkla were the only impressionable part of this drama. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 97. The Time of Fever - Help! I don't think I'll ever move on from this one! | 18 Sep 2024 | 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! | |||
| 88. My Stand In Final Thoughts - Best of the best!... but just one thing the story could've done better at | 17 Jul 2024 | 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! | |||
| 87. Watchlist Digest - Takara No Vidro (Takara's Treasure), This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans & As Beautiful as You | 10 Jul 2024 | 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! | |||
| 86. The Princess Royal Ep 1-11 First Impressions - This couple is an absolute unit and their machinations are so entertaining to watch | 03 Jul 2024 | 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! | |||
| 85. My Stand In - A rant in defense of Ming, the new poster boy for the toxic male lead in BL. | 26 Jun 2024 | 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! | |||
| 84. My Stand In Ep 7-8 Review - Ming's obsession & toxicity is just my cup of tea | 19 Jun 2024 | 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! | |||
| 83. The Impossible Heir - Disney+ must be competing with Netflix for who has worst writers | 12 Jun 2024 | 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! | |||
| 82. My Stand In Ep 1-6 Review - It's so toxic but I can't stop watching. It's that good! | 05 Jun 2024 | 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! | |||
| 81. My Only 12% - A cute, fluffy BL with excellent writing and great character development | 29 May 2024 | 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! | |||
| 80. Watchlist Digest - Lovely Runner, Midnight Romance at Hagwon, Boys Be Brave & Joy of Life 2. | 22 May 2024 | 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! | |||
| 79. TharnType S1&2 - Exploring the character of Type and what makes his character development very compelling | 15 May 2024 | 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! | |||
| 96. Queen of Tears Final Review - Men written by women and the perfect character trope | 11 Sep 2024 | 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! | |||
| 78. Parasyte: The Grey - This has the potential to be a huge well-developed universe | 08 May 2024 | 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! | |||
| 77. KinnPorsche - I can see why this drama was insanely popular | 01 May 2024 | 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! | |||
| 76. Blood Free Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Two formidable characters entwine amidst the intrigue of genetic engineering | 24 Apr 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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 | 17 Apr 2024 | 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! | |||
| 74. My Lovely Runner First Impressions - One of my most anticipated dramas of 2024 and its super adorable! | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:16:48 | |
A fan's quest to change fate blooms into unexpected romance. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 73. Perfect Propose - The perfect slice of life BL for a rainy day | 03 Apr 2024 | 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! | |||
| 72. Unknown Ep 5-6 Review - The sixth kind of family is the one that pretends to be strong and doesn't say goodbye | 27 Mar 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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 | 20 Mar 2024 | 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! | |||
| 70. Unknown Ep 1-4 First Impressions - "The fourth type of family is one that's always there for you" | 13 Mar 2024 | 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! | |||
| 69. Watchlist Digest - The Impossible Heir & Wedding Impossible: First Impressions | 06 Mar 2024 | 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! | |||
| 95. No Gain No Love Ep 1-3 First Impressions - It's unbelievable how hilarious and engaging I'm finding this drama | 04 Sep 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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! | 28 Feb 2024 | 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! | |||
| 67. Marry My Husband Ep 15-16 Review and Final Thoughts - I want redemption for Jung Su-min! | 21 Feb 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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). | 14 Feb 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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? | 07 Feb 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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. | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:11:11 | |
My weekly review of Marry my husband continues this week with Episodes 9 and 10. Thanks for listening! | |||
| 63. Marry My Husband Ep 7-8 Review - The Game is On! I just hope the revenge is satisfying | 24 Jan 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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! | 17 Jan 2024 | 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! | |||
| 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! | 10 Jan 2024 | 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! | |||
| 60. Exploring the Green Flag Female Lead Archetype in 2023 Dramas - The Good Bad Mother, To the Moon and Back & Hidden Love | 04 Jan 2024 | 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! | |||
| 59. My 2023 Wrapped! - Looking at my top, best of best dramas of the year! 🎄 | 27 Dec 2023 | 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! | |||
| 94. 4 Minutes Ep 3-5 Review - In defense of Korn | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:25:28 | |
No Korn slander will be allowed in this house. Great on the other hand... Thanks for listening! | |||
| 58. My Man is Cupid Ep 1-6 First Impressions - Easy watch with a very likeable female lead | 20 Dec 2023 | 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! | |||
| 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 | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:16:16 | |
It's snowing dramas guys! Definitely feels like Christmas! Thanks for listening! | |||
| 56. Sweet Home 2 - A Hot Garbage that Belongs in the Trash Can | 06 Dec 2023 | 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! | |||
| 55. Watchlist Digest - The Matchmakers, I may love you, Park's Marriage Contract & My Demon, The Story of Kunning Palace | 29 Nov 2023 | 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! | |||
| 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 | 22 Nov 2023 | 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! | |||
| 53. A Breeze of Love - My newest BL obsession! On par with the other well produced BLs out there | 15 Nov 2023 | 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! | |||
| 52. Perfect Marriage Revenge Ep 1-4 First Impressions - Another drama about rebirth, yay! | 08 Nov 2023 | 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! | |||
| 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! | 01 Nov 2023 | 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! | |||
| 50. Watchlist Digest - Strong Girl Namsoon, Kiseki: Dear To Me, Romance on the Farm, Twinkling Watermelon | 25 Oct 2023 | 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! | |||
| 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. | 18 Oct 2023 | 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! | |||
| 93. Watchlist Digest - Love Next Door & Romance in the House | 21 Aug 2024 | 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! | |||
| 48. As Long As We Both Shall Live (My Happy Marriage) - Good... but something is missing and I don't know what | 11 Oct 2023 | 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! | |||
| 47. Drama watchlist digest: Alliance, Twinkling Watermelon, Killing Vote, My Personal Weatherman (Taikan Yoho), Arthdal Chronicles 2, Escape of the Seven | 04 Oct 2023 | 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! | |||
| 46. My Lovely Liar - How the drama paints a compelling killer | 27 Sep 2023 | 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! | |||
| 45. Usokon Ep 1-10 Review - When you use a fake marriage as an excuse to live with your crush | 20 Sep 2023 | 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! | |||