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AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives - Podcast

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

Annyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
74 minutes
Episodes
273
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Head Over Heels: Charming or a Mess?

Head Over Heels: Charming or a Mess?

It's just two of your noonas this week. Amy and Megan are here to discuss the Amazon Prime drama, Head Over Heels. This drama has some of our favorite tropes, a great blend of comedy and drama, and--…

01:21:29  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Sexual Tension in Kdramas: Is It a Vibe?

Sexual Tension in Kdramas: Is It a Vibe?

We pull from our romance writer roots in today's episode, and discuss everything from writing sexual tension in our own books to some of our favorite couples with the best sexual tension in Kdramas.

01:22:28  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Better Late Than Single, Or Better An Eternal Single?

Better Late Than Single, Or Better An Eternal Single?

It's finally time to share our thoughts on the wildly popular Korean dating show, Better Late Than Single. We loved the concept and thought it had great promise in the early episodes. But we have som…

01:50:49  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Painters, Snowmen, and Reapers: A Dear Hongrang Review

Painters, Snowmen, and Reapers: A Dear Hongrang Review

It's been a while since we reviewed a drama where we all don't agree, so thanks Dear Hongrang, for making Lia and Amy want to fight Megan. Just kidding, it's not that bad... or is it?

Ready to downloa…

01:52:32  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Traveling in Korea: Seoul and Beyond

Traveling in Korea: Seoul and Beyond

Join Lia Riley and her guest Un as they reflect on their summer journeys through Korea, sharing the quiet moments and unexpected discoveries that made their trips memorable. From BTS concerts, to wit…

02:27:04  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Squid Game 3: Babies, VIPs, and Moral Complexities

Squid Game 3: Babies, VIPs, and Moral Complexities

The Squid Games are finished, and we're here to unpack it all with you -- the baby, the VIPs, the ending, and everything in between.

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01:54:53  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Afternoona Uncensored: July

Afternoona Uncensored: July

Lia, Megan and Amy reunite after Lia's trip to Seoul (stand-alone trip pod forthcoming). You won't get erudite travel scholarship but she does talk about her armpit situation. Also, Megan and Amy are…

01:43:47  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Kpop Demon Hunters Movie Review and Discussion

Kpop Demon Hunters Movie Review and Discussion

The AfterNoonas discuss the viral Kpop Demon Hunters, why it resonated with us, how it inspires us, and what we think about a sequel.

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01:56:47  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Love in the Big City: Kim Go Eun is Still The Queen

Love in the Big City: Kim Go Eun is Still The Queen

Amy and Megan chat about the 2024 movie Love in the Big City while eating Korean snacks. We discuss why Kim Go Eun remains a top actress and why this movie was a surprising delight for us.

Korean Snac…

01:16:33  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Heart on Your Sleeve or Bottle it Up Until You Explode? EQ in K-Dramas

Heart on Your Sleeve or Bottle it Up Until You Explode? EQ in K-Dramas

Today we're tackling Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) in K-Dramas. What does that mean? Well, Amy and Megan weren't so sure until Lia led them into her mind castle, and then it all came together. Jo…

01:15:44  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
An Instant Favorite: Why We Really, Really Want You to Watch Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo

An Instant Favorite: Why We Really, Really Want You to Watch Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo

Megan and Lia make the case for Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo, a Korean BL drama that launched its way to the top of our favorites lists with its earnest storytelling, heartfelt acting, and incredi…

01:36:44  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Sticking the Landing: Our Favorite (and not-so-favorite) K-Drama Endings

Sticking the Landing: Our Favorite (and not-so-favorite) K-Drama Endings

Your noonas have rewritten an ending or two, but that's not what today is about. For this episode, we get to the heart of the matter and talk about what actually makes a good (or not so good) ending.…

01:46:18  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Afternoona Uncensored: June

Afternoona Uncensored: June

It's that time again...another episode of Afternoona Delight Uncensored: unedited, unvarnished, unhinged? Join Amy, Lia and Megan as we have a freewheeling drama conversation about everything from mi…

01:16:57  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
The Good, the Bad, the Morally Gray, and...The Non-Human - Our Favorite Secondary Characters

The Good, the Bad, the Morally Gray, and...The Non-Human - Our Favorite Secondary Characters

Mentors, heralds, allies, shapeshifters--today we explore secondary character archetypes, how a side character can be integral to the main character's growth as well as the overall plot itself, and t…

01:48:55  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Cliffhangers In Kdramas: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Cliffhangers In Kdramas: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Today, the Noonas discuss cliffhangers in Kdramas--what we like, what we don't, and what we are always eager to see more of. Warning, there are spoilers in today's episode, so listen with care!

Ready …

01:16:56  |   Wed 28 May 2025
K-Drama Hot Takes

K-Drama Hot Takes

This week on the pod: Lia, Megan and Amy share their spicy K-drama takes! Tune in for some friendly arguments, strong opinions, and maybe a few controversial confessions about your favorite shows!

Rea…

01:26:08  |   Wed 21 May 2025
How to Make a Noona Cry in 6 Episodes: Way Back Love Deep Dive

How to Make a Noona Cry in 6 Episodes: Way Back Love Deep Dive

"Let's do a buddy watch!" we said. "How about a short drama?" we said. "How about first loves where one is a grim reaper?"
Your noonas were excited. Your noonas were all in. Your noonas cried to the …

01:17:32  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Chicks Dig Scars: Moon Lovers Deep Dive

Chicks Dig Scars: Moon Lovers Deep Dive

Is this our third podcast on Moon Lovers? Yes. Are we sorry? No. Join Megan and Lia as they get into all the masked goodness and why a season two doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Also, we discuss t…

01:10:19  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Too Good to Go: April AfterNoona Uncensored

Too Good to Go: April AfterNoona Uncensored

We chat about why Moon Lovers is not for Amy, why Park Hyung Sik can pull off any hair color, and our dreams for the Michael Learns to Rock concert. We answer some Patreon questions and discuss a con…

01:09:26  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
K-Dramas & Community

K-Dramas & Community

Finding your K-Drama community creates meaningful connections that extend far beyond the screen. We bond through shared emotional experiences, discussing character development and plot twists that re…

01:11:14  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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