AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

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  August Uncensored: Do Kdramas Still Make Us Swoon? 19.08.2026 1h 20min

  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 ★
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  Better Late Than Single: After Service 12.08.2026 1h 7min

  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 ★
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  Better Late Than Single: Season 2 05.08.2026 1h 10min

  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 ★
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  Mirror Mirror: What Do K-Dramas Reflect Back To Me? 29.07.2026 55min

  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.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 ★
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  Introducing: The AfterNoona Squelch Meter 22.07.2026 32min

  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.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 ★
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  July 2026 Uncensored 15.07.2026 1h 12min

  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.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 ★
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  K-Drama Scenes We Never Skip 08.07.2026 1h 5min

  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=85rPJLWWs7SEPhfuScenes That Make Us CryGoblin Rooftop: https://youtu.be/5JteB30DAN4?si=BK65sIk5TZBt04ReEun Tak Remembering Kim Shin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI7dByRuw5kEun Tak Going Up the Stairs: https://youtube.com/shorts/mtgoQvhFQv8?si=PUyUT3_faCfHXCRmI Am Not A Robot Reset Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSCT9tkpB14My Dearest auction scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW5XKIq_P64Scenes That Make Us LaughCondom Shower: https://youtube.com/shorts/V1eV67YPr4Y?si=Y9B4pyrduqExi8LnDokkaebi Underwear Song: https://youtu.be/UZ72CNde3h4?si=X6O0093qx6rsspoPDeath of Sebastian and Elizabeth (fish) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8awuJTBNZAcSamantha and Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KpE_IhZ1aEAction Scenes That Never Get OldLee Gon on Horse: https://youtu.be/yaZkYUUVZG4?si=lljxHs_MEEhuzSwNCaptain Ri Motorcycle Scene: https://vimeo.com/381918963Flaming bookbag from Study Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD3UINhqQFIK2 shower scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HexDL4OinoYSexy Scenes that Make Our Hearts RaceCoffee Prince Door Kiss: https://youtu.be/O4YZ8NHu0uQ?si=h1u2ES2WWeg3reEgDestined With You Cotton Candy: https://www.tiktok.com/@rowoon__tr/video/7290185127324421381Bad and Crazy kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZbJqz9kRBIScenes That Give Us Second-Hand EmbarrassmentI Am Not A Robot Disguisehttps://www.dramabeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Robot17-00005-copy.jpgFight for My Way aegyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFu3Hufti5EBadass ScenesJang Uk emerging from the funeral pyre:https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LilRRk1xDZ4OdWqrN-U_un4Bu5h3oI0/view?usp=sharingBallerina action scene with a can of pineapples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D32dnh6lF1MHonorable Mention Scenes We Will Never ForgetEnd of Train to Busan: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYSBfIOsW27/Gyeongseong Creature monster mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gUS_SU9L2kReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  Dr. Noonas Prescription Service 01.07.2026 57min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  Fan Fic That Kiss 24.06.2026 1h

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  How Have K-Dramas Changed Our Lives? 17.06.2026 1h 28min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  What Makes a Great Kiss Scene? 10.06.2026 55min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  Rub-a-Dub-Scrub: Showers in K-Dramas 03.06.2026 1h 12min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  May 2026 Uncensored! 27.05.2026 48min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  Ick IRL, But Love it in a Kdrama 20.05.2026 1h 1min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  K-Dramas + The Cocodona 250 = Inspiration 13.05.2026 1h 2min

  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 ParkReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  Dex Made Us Do It 06.05.2026 59min

  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!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  BTS Made Us Do It: Oldboy Deep Dive 29.04.2026 1h 1min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  Perfect Crown: Episode 1 22.04.2026 49min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  April Uncensored: What Makes Us Mad? 15.04.2026 1h 2min

  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.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★
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  Bromance in K-Drama 08.04.2026 1h 1min

  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 BoysReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*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 ★