On Episode 51 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico rage against the monsters on a review of Sweet Home (season 1), starring Song Kang, Lee Jin-Uk, Lee Si-Young, Lee Do-Hyun, and more.Jess and Rico talk through this 2020 action-horror drama, discussing the SAG-AFRA and WGA strikes and how they relate to Netflix and K-dramas, the famous director and the all-star cast, how Rico is not a zombie OR monster person, the Hollywood special effects (shout-out to Baby Yoda!), Song Kang as a lead actor, fun facts about the production, the twisty, violent ending, and more!Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5!Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter    Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 51 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico rage against the monsters on a review of Sweet Home (season 1), starring Song Kang, Lee Jin-Uk, Lee Si-Young, Lee Do-Hyun, and more. Jess and Rico talk through this 2020 action-horror drama, discussing the SAG-AFRA and WGA strikes and how they relate to Netflix and K-dramas, the famous director and the all-star cast, how Rico is not a zombie OR monster person, the Hollywood special effects (shout-out to Baby Yoda!), Song Kang as a lead actor, fun facts about the production, the twisty, violent ending, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! Patreon Instagram Twitter Facebook --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Sweet Home (S1) / Ep. 51

On Episode 50 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest Carol from Kdramas Musings are back again to review Love Like the Galaxy, starring Zhao Lusi and Wu Lei (aka Leo Wu). Jess and Carol (influenced in large part by Caitlin from @nosleep4dramas) discuss this beautiful 2022 historical drama, talking through the insane cinematography and musical score, the acting from the leads, the best scenes and moments (post-breakup Ling Buyi PLEASE), the many impressive themes of the show, such as family, abandonment, trust, love, and marriage, our top swoonworthy moments, and so much more! GUESTS: Carol  Kdrama Musings Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple  Instagram: @kdramasmusings  TikTok: @kdramamusings   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 50 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest Carol from Kdramas Musings are back again to review Love Like the Galaxy, starring Zhao Lusi and Wu Lei (aka Leo Wu). Jess and Carol (influenced in large part by Caitlin from @nosleep4dramas) discuss this beautiful 2022 historical drama, talking through the insane cinematography and musical score, the acting from the leads, the best scenes and moments (post-breakup Ling Buyi PLEASE), the many impressive themes of the show, such as family, abandonment, trust, love, and marriage, our top swoonworthy moments, and so much more! GUESTS: Carol <ul> <li>Kdrama Musings Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kdramasmusings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @kdramasmusings </li> <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kdramamusings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>: @kdramamusings </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Love Like the Galaxy (C-drama) / Ep. 50

On Episode 49 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Carol from Kdramas Musings to review Coffee Prince, starring Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun-Hye. Jess and Carol return to this iconic gender-bender from 2007, talking through the groundbreaking, ahead-of-its-time nature of the show, how formative and meaningful the project is to the cast, Gong Yoo (I mean…), the best scenes and moments, dated or questionable aspects of the show, an assessment of relationships, trust, independence, and gender roles, and so much more! GUESTS: Carol  Instagram: @carolmarkwei  Instagram: @kdramasmusings  TikTok: @kdramamusings   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 49 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Carol from Kdramas Musings to review Coffee Prince, starring Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun-Hye. Jess and Carol return to this iconic gender-bender from 2007, talking through the groundbreaking, ahead-of-its-time nature of the show, how formative and meaningful the project is to the cast, Gong Yoo (I mean…), the best scenes and moments, dated or questionable aspects of the show, an assessment of relationships, trust, independence, and gender roles, and so much more! GUESTS: Carol <ul> <li>Instagram: @carolmarkwei </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kdramasmusings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @kdramasmusings </li> <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kdramamusings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>: @kdramamusings </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Coffee Prince / Ep. 49

Kim Bok-joo

On Episode 48 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guests Nas and Ori from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to review Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, starring Nam Joo-Hyuk and Lee Sung-Kyung. Jess, Nas, and Ori lift heavy as they swim their way through this beloved 2016 show, discussing the renaissance era of 2016 K-dramas, the careers and chemistry of former lovers Joo-Hyuk and Sung-Kyung, how the drama stacks up against other sports dramas, the questionable casting of model Sung-Kyung to portray a weightlifter, an entire litany of subplots that could have been cut (looking at you, rhythmic gymnastics girlies), and more! ~SWAG! GUEST: Nas and Ori  Seoul Sistahs Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple  Instagram: @seoulsistahspod  Twitter: @seoulsistahspod  YouTube   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 48 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guests Nas and Ori from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to review Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, starring Nam Joo-Hyuk and Lee Sung-Kyung. Jess, Nas, and Ori lift heavy as they swim their way through this beloved 2016 show, discussing the renaissance era of 2016 K-dramas, the careers and chemistry of former lovers Joo-Hyuk and Sung-Kyung, how the drama stacks up against other sports dramas, the questionable casting of model Sung-Kyung to portray a weightlifter, an entire litany of subplots that could have been cut (looking at you, rhythmic gymnastics girlies), and more! ~SWAG! GUEST: Nas and Ori <ul> <li>Seoul Sistahs Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/seoulsistahspod/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @seoulsistahspod </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/seoulsistahspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @seoulsistahspod </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMzEcLtZf-wza1KWcFOb8zg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo / Ep. 48

On Episode 47 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Mina from the Kpop Bookshelf Podcast to review Full House, starring Rain and Song Hye-Kyo. Jess and Mina talk through this pioneer 2004 K-drama hit, discussing Rain and Hye-Kyo’s performances and chemistry, the premise that made the cohabitation and contract marriage tropes K-drama staples, the “best friends” from hell, the worst portrayal of a pregnancy in K-drama(?), the dated 2000s tech and fashion and non-existent cinematography that made the show all the more charming, and so much more! GUEST: Mina  Website: https://kpopbookshelfpod.wixsite.com/blog  Kpop Bookshelf Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple  Instagram: @kpopbookshelf  Twitter: @kpopbookshelf    Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook     ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 47 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Mina from the Kpop Bookshelf Podcast to review Full House, starring Rain and Song Hye-Kyo. Jess and Mina talk through this pioneer 2004 K-drama hit, discussing Rain and Hye-Kyo’s performances and chemistry, the premise that made the cohabitation and contract marriage tropes K-drama staples, the “best friends” from hell, the worst portrayal of a pregnancy in K-drama(?), the dated 2000s tech and fashion and non-existent cinematography that made the show all the more charming, and so much more! GUEST: Mina <ul> <li><a href="https://kpopbookshelfpod.wixsite.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a><a href="https://www.noonasnoonchi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">:</a> <a href="https://kpopbookshelfpod.wixsite.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kpopbookshelfpod.wixsite.com/blog</a> </li> <li>Kpop Bookshelf Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kpopbookshelf/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @kpopbookshelf </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/kpopbookshelf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter:</a> @kpopbookshelf </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Full House / Ep. 47

On a special Episode 46 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico are back on an ATC crossover episode to review the very first movie for the podcast, Past Lives, starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro.Jess and Rico discuss this A24 film from first-time writer-director Celine Song, talking through the themes and messages of the movie, including In-Yun and destiny, the tropes that might be familiar to K-drama fans, the strength of the dialogue and acting, the scenes that had us freaking out and dissecting, our general adoration for the film and the lasting impact on us, and more!Thank you to A24 for providing us with free tickets!Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5!Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter    Facebook--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On a special Episode 46 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico are back on an ATC crossover episode to review the very first movie for the podcast, Past Lives, starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. Jess and Rico discuss this A24 film from first-time writer-director Celine Song, talking through the themes and messages of the movie, including In-Yun and destiny, the tropes that might be familiar to K-drama fans, the strength of the dialogue and acting, the scenes that had us freaking out and dissecting, our general adoration for the film and the lasting impact on us, and more! Thank you to A24 for providing us with free tickets! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! Patreon Instagram Twitter Facebook --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Past Lives (Movie) / Ep. 46

On Episode 45 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest hosts Caitlin from @nosleep4dramas and Liliana from the Tea &amp; Soju Podcast finish up their review of Till the End of the Moon, starring Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu.Continuing with spoiler talk, Part 2 kicks off discussing the theme of nature vs. nurture for Tantai Jin’s character, each era of the show and the best moments from each (like the crow wedding or the boat dance scene), some audience complaints about Susu’s character, more gushing about Yun Xi and Bai Lu’s chemistry, swoonworthy moments, and so much more!GUEST: Liliana Tea &amp; Soju Asian Drama Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple Instagram: @teaandsojupod Twitter: @tea_soju_podGUEST: Caitlin - @nosleep4dramas Website: nosleep4dramas.com Instagram: @nosleep4dramas Twitter: @NoSleep4Dramas2 - Caitlin (ALL THE DRAMAS) TikTok: @nosleep4dramasRate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5!Follow us! Patreon  Instagram    Twitter    Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 45 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest hosts Caitlin from @nosleep4dramas and Liliana from the Tea &amp; Soju Podcast finish up their review of Till the End of the Moon, starring Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu. Continuing with spoiler talk, Part 2 kicks off discussing the theme of nature vs. nurture for Tantai Jin’s character, each era of the show and the best moments from each (like the crow wedding or the boat dance scene), some audience complaints about Susu’s character, more gushing about Yun Xi and Bai Lu’s chemistry, swoonworthy moments, and so much more! GUEST: Liliana Tea &amp; Soju Asian Drama Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple Instagram: @teaandsojupod Twitter: @tea_soju_pod GUEST: Caitlin - @nosleep4dramas Website: <a href="http://nosleep4dramas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nosleep4dramas.com</a> Instagram: @nosleep4dramas Twitter: @NoSleep4Dramas2 - Caitlin (ALL THE DRAMAS) TikTok: @nosleep4dramas Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! Patreon Instagram Twitter Facebook --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Till the End of the Moon (C-drama) - Part 2 / Ep. 45

On Episode 44 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Caitlin from @nosleep4dramas and friend of the pod Liliana from the Tea &amp; Soju Podcast to review Till the End of the Moon, starring Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu.Jumping straight into spoiler talk, Part 1 sees Jess, Caitlin, and Liliana gush and fangirl over this 2023 C-drama hit, discussing the performances from Yun Xi and Bai Lu, the well-written plot and character arcs from FIRST TIME screenwriters, how Yun Xi’s ballet dance background only helped with the physical demands of the role, the censorship cuts that took the episode count down to 40, the costuming and styling that had them obsessed (Yun Xi serving cvnt for 40 episodes??), a laundry list of controversies, an assessment of the secondary couples, and more!GUEST: Liliana Tea &amp; Soju Asian Drama Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple Instagram: @teaandsojupod Twitter: @tea_soju_podGUEST: Caitlin - @nosleep4dramas Website: nosleep4dramas.com Instagram: @nosleep4dramas Twitter: @NoSleep4Dramas2 - Caitlin (ALL THE DRAMAS)  TikTok: @nosleep4dramasRate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5!Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram    Twitter    Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 44 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Caitlin from @nosleep4dramas and friend of the pod Liliana from the Tea &amp; Soju Podcast to review Till the End of the Moon, starring Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu. Jumping straight into spoiler talk, Part 1 sees Jess, Caitlin, and Liliana gush and fangirl over this 2023 C-drama hit, discussing the performances from Yun Xi and Bai Lu, the well-written plot and character arcs from FIRST TIME screenwriters, how Yun Xi’s ballet dance background only helped with the physical demands of the role, the censorship cuts that took the episode count down to 40, the costuming and styling that had them obsessed (Yun Xi serving cvnt for 40 episodes??), a laundry list of controversies, an assessment of the secondary couples, and more! GUEST: Liliana Tea &amp; Soju Asian Drama Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple Instagram: @teaandsojupod Twitter: @tea_soju_pod GUEST: Caitlin - @nosleep4dramas Website: <a href="http://nosleep4dramas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nosleep4dramas.com</a> Instagram: @nosleep4dramas Twitter: @NoSleep4Dramas2 - Caitlin (ALL THE DRAMAS) TikTok: @nosleep4dramas Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! Patreon Instagram Twitter Facebook --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Till the End of the Moon (C-drama) - Part 1 / Ep. 44

On Episode 43 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Jenny from the Pocha Playlist Podcast to review You’re Beautiful, starring Park Shin-Hye and Jang Keun-Suk. Jess and Jenny laugh through a discussion of this iconic Hong Sisters gender-bender from 2009, talking through the ludicrous (but still Shakespearean) plot, how Park Shin-Hye and Jang Keun-Suk’s characters are written and played, the second lead love lines in the A.N.JELL group, the live concert footage and low-key amazing OST, an assessment of the K-pop industry and toxic fandom, and more! GUEST: Jenny  Pocha Playlist Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple  Instagram: @pochaplaylist  Twitter: @pochaplaylist  Facebook: @pochaplaylist  TikTok: @pochaplaylist   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 43 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Jenny from the Pocha Playlist Podcast to review You’re Beautiful, starring Park Shin-Hye and Jang Keun-Suk. Jess and Jenny laugh through a discussion of this iconic Hong Sisters gender-bender from 2009, talking through the ludicrous (but still Shakespearean) plot, how Park Shin-Hye and Jang Keun-Suk’s characters are written and played, the second lead love lines in the A.N.JELL group, the live concert footage and low-key amazing OST, an assessment of the K-pop industry and toxic fandom, and more! GUEST: Jenny <ul> <li>Pocha Playlist Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pochaplaylist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @pochaplaylist </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/pochaplaylist?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/kpopbookshelf " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">:</a> @pochaplaylist </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pochaplaylist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>: @pochaplaylist </li> <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pochaplaylist?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok:</a> @pochaplaylist </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

You're Beautiful / Ep. 43

On Episode 42 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest comedian Grace Jung from the K-Drama School Podcast to review Go Back Couple, starring Jang Na-Ra and Son Ho-Jun. Jess and Grace talk through this 2017 time-traveling melo-comedy, discussing the powerhouse that is Jang Na-Ra, the second-chance romance and if we agreed with it, how the drama could have been way different had it not been broadcast on KBS, Jang Ki-Yong’s second male lead, the sanctity of motherhood, 90s nostalgia, the simplicity of youth, and more!  GUEST: Grace Jung  K-Drama School: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIv_fAWZlA0Kbl-baogM0g  Instagram: @kdramaschool  Twitter: @kdramaschool  Facebook: @kdramaschool  Website: www.kdramaschool.com   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook     ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 42 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest comedian Grace Jung from the K-Drama School Podcast to review Go Back Couple, starring Jang Na-Ra and Son Ho-Jun. Jess and Grace talk through this 2017 time-traveling melo-comedy, discussing the powerhouse that is Jang Na-Ra, the second-chance romance and if we agreed with it, how the drama could have been way different had it not been broadcast on KBS, Jang Ki-Yong’s second male lead, the sanctity of motherhood, 90s nostalgia, the simplicity of youth, and more! GUEST: Grace Jung <ul> <li>K-Drama School: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIv_fAWZlA0Kbl-baogM0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube:</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIv_fAWZlA0Kbl-baogM0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIv_fAWZlA0Kbl-baogM0g</a> </li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/kdramaschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @kdramaschool </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/kdramaschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @kdramaschool </li> <li><a href="https://facebook.com/kdramaschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>: @kdramaschool </li> <li><a href="https://www.kdramaschool.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website: </a><a href="http://www.kdramaschool.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kdramaschool.com</a> </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Go Back Couple / Ep. 42

This is Daebak K-Rambles, where a couple of friends review Korean dramas. Jess is a K-drama veteran, and Rico is a just getting started. Join us as we watch and review K-dramas from all different genres from romance to action, Hallyu name it!(Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, &amp; TikTok @daebakpod!! Jess runs wild sharing all things K-pop and K-drama OSTs, quotes, video edits, and more! Support the podcast and become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 41 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Samantha from the Korean From Context and the BL Buddies Podcast to review The Heirs, starring Lee Min-Ho and Park Shin-Hye. Jess and Sammie talk through this painfully 2013 high school love story, discussing the male leads and their old-school red flag toxicity, the novelty of filming the early episodes in California (plus the bean powder, crack house, balcony stares nonsense), the lacking plot from renowned screenwriter Kim Eun-Sook, Kim Woo-Bin’s reformed bad boy arc, Park Shin-Hye’s blank space of a personality, her incessant lip biting, and more!  GUEST: Sammie  BL Buddies: A Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@blbuddiesapodcast5548  Instagram: @koreanfromcontext  Twitter: @koreanfrmcntxt  TikTok: @koreanfromcontext  Website: www.koreanfromcontext.com   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook     ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 41 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Samantha from the Korean From Context and the BL Buddies Podcast to review The Heirs, starring Lee Min-Ho and Park Shin-Hye. Jess and Sammie talk through this painfully 2013 high school love story, discussing the male leads and their old-school red flag toxicity, the novelty of filming the early episodes in California (plus the bean powder, crack house, balcony stares nonsense), the lacking plot from renowned screenwriter Kim Eun-Sook, Kim Woo-Bin’s reformed bad boy arc, Park Shin-Hye’s blank space of a personality, her incessant lip biting, and more! GUEST: Sammie <ul> <li>BL Buddies: A Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple </li> <li><a href="https://youtube.com/@blbuddiesapodcast5548" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube:</a> <a href="https://youtube.com/@blbuddiesapodcast5548" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@blbuddiesapodcast5548</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/koreanfromcontext/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @koreanfromcontext </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/koreanfrmcntxt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @koreanfrmcntxt </li> <li>TikTok: @koreanfromcontext </li> <li><a href="https://www.koreanfromcontext.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website: </a><a href="http://www.koreanfromcontext.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.koreanfromcontext.com</a> </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

The Heirs / Ep. 41

On Episode 40 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by revenge-story cynic Miguel to review the The Glory, starring Song Hye-Kyo, Lee Do-Hyun, Lim Ji-Yeon, and so many more.Jess and Miguel team up for a revenge over a decade in the making, discussing the themes and messages of the show, how it portrays all kinds of bullying, the scandal with director Ahn Gil-Ho, the strength of the cast, zaddy Jung Sung-Il, the best scenes and lines, and SO MUCH MORE in spoilers!Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5!Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 40 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by revenge-story cynic Miguel to review the The Glory, starring Song Hye-Kyo, Lee Do-Hyun, Lim Ji-Yeon, and so many more. Jess and Miguel team up for a revenge over a decade in the making, discussing the themes and messages of the show, how it portrays all kinds of bullying, the scandal with director Ahn Gil-Ho, the strength of the cast, zaddy Jung Sung-Il, the best scenes and lines, and SO MUCH MORE in spoilers! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! Patreon Instagram Twitter Facebook --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

The Glory / Ep. 40

On Episode 39 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Paroma from the Dramas Over Flowers Podcast to review Youth of May, starring Lee Do-Hyun and Go Min-Si. Jess and Paroma talk through this star-crossed lovers story set in a historically significant time period, discussing the experience of watching, the amazing script, the director’s approach to the material, the characters and their arcs, a scene lifted from the classic Hindi movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the heartbreaking ending, and more!  GUEST: Paroma  Dramas Over Flowers Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple  Instagram: @dramasoverflowers_  Twitter: @dramasoverflow  Facebook: @dramasoverflowers  Website: https://www.dramasoverflowers.net/   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook     ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 39 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Paroma from the Dramas Over Flowers Podcast to review Youth of May, starring Lee Do-Hyun and Go Min-Si. Jess and Paroma talk through this star-crossed lovers story set in a historically significant time period, discussing the experience of watching, the amazing script, the director’s approach to the material, the characters and their arcs, a scene lifted from the classic Hindi movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the heartbreaking ending, and more! GUEST: Paroma <ul> <li>Dramas Over Flowers Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dramasoverflowers_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @dramasoverflowers_ </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/dramasoverflow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: @dramasoverflow </li> <li><a>Facebook:</a> @dramasoverflowers </li> <li><a href="https://www.dramasoverflowers.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website: </a><a href="https://www.dramasoverflowers.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dramasoverflowers.net/</a> </li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> </li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Youth of May / Ep. 39

On Episode 38 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by Laura and Kathy from the MIA2K Podcast to review Dream High, starring Kim Soo-Hyun, Bae Suzy, and Ok Taecyeon, IU, and so many more.Jess, Laura, and Kathy lovingly roast this iconic 2011 idol drama, discussing the acting from all the rookie players, the appeal of the show (despite its flaws in cinematography, writing, sound mixing, etc.), the whole JYP propaganda of it all, the heartfelt (but cheesy) themes and best character arcs, plus the cameos, needle drops, meta references, and more!Dream High Tropes: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/DreamHighGUEST: Laura and Kathy MIA2K Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple Instagram: @mia2kpodcast Twitter: @MIA2Kpodcast TikTok: @mia2kpodcast YouTube Website: https://mia2kpoppodcast.com/Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4!Follow us! Patreon Instagram   Twitter   Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 38 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by Laura and Kathy from the MIA2K Podcast to review Dream High, starring Kim Soo-Hyun, Bae Suzy, and Ok Taecyeon, IU, and so many more. Jess, Laura, and Kathy lovingly roast this iconic 2011 idol drama, discussing the acting from all the rookie players, the appeal of the show (despite its flaws in cinematography, writing, sound mixing, etc.), the whole JYP propaganda of it all, the heartfelt (but cheesy) themes and best character arcs, plus the cameos, needle drops, meta references, and more! Dream High Tropes: <a href="https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/DreamHigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/DreamHigh</a> GUEST: Laura and Kathy MIA2K Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple Instagram: @mia2kpodcast Twitter: @MIA2Kpodcast TikTok: @mia2kpodcast YouTube Website: <a href="https://mia2kpoppodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mia2kpoppodcast.com/</a> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Dream High / Ep. 38

On Episode 37 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guests Jenn and Marisa from The KThree review Healer (2014), starring Ji Chang-Wook and Park Min-Young. Jess, Jenn, and Marisa return to this pre-2015 action-romance, talking through how Jenn and Marisa found the drama on this rewatch, how Jess has fallen madly in love with Ji Chang-Wook (finally!), the themes of identity, trust, and belonging, the amazing K-drama ahjumma Kim Mi-Kyung, the few dated aspects of the show, a laundry list of K-drama Crack™ moments, and more! GUEST: The KThree - Jenn and Marisa  Instagram: @thekthree Twitter: @TheKThree Facebook: The KThree YouTube: @TheKThree  Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us!  Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 37 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guests Jenn and Marisa from The KThree review Healer (2014), starring Ji Chang-Wook and Park Min-Young. Jess, Jenn, and Marisa return to this pre-2015 action-romance, talking through how Jenn and Marisa found the drama on this rewatch, how Jess has fallen madly in love with Ji Chang-Wook (finally!), the themes of identity, trust, and belonging, the amazing K-drama ahjumma Kim Mi-Kyung, the few dated aspects of the show, a laundry list of K-drama Crack™ moments, and more! GUEST: The KThree - Jenn and Marisa <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekthree/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram:</a> @thekthree</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/TheKThree?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter:</a> @TheKThree</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekthree/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook:</a> The KThree</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFbzJjhb9MZfArhTb-W4z4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube:</a> @TheKThree</li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a></li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Healer / Ep. 37

On Episode 36 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest Lola from Lola Pops Off About Kdramas officially kick off Season 4 with a review of My Love from the Star (2013), starring Jun Ji-Hyun and Kim Soo-Hyun.Jess and Lola deep dive on this pre-2015 Hallyu wave juggernaut, discussing the difference between their first watch of the drama and this rewatch, its chicken and beer legacy, how delightful Jun Ji-Hyun was and is as the FL, the dated aspects of the show (like Kim Soo-Hyun’s Bieber cut), Twilight comparisons, E.T. references, and more!GUEST: Lola Instagram: @lolapopsoffaboutkdramas TikTok: @lolapopsoffaboutkdramas Website: www.lolapopsoffaboutkdramas.comRate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5!Follow us! Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On Episode 36 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and guest Lola from Lola Pops Off About Kdramas officially kick off Season 4 with a review of My Love from the Star (2013), starring Jun Ji-Hyun and Kim Soo-Hyun. Jess and Lola deep dive on this pre-2015 Hallyu wave juggernaut, discussing the difference between their first watch of the drama and this rewatch, its chicken and beer legacy, how delightful Jun Ji-Hyun was and is as the FL, the dated aspects of the show (like Kim Soo-Hyun’s Bieber cut), Twilight comparisons, E.T. references, and more! GUEST: Lola Instagram: @lolapopsoffaboutkdramas TikTok: @lolapopsoffaboutkdramas Website: <a href="http://www.lolapopsoffaboutkdramas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lolapopsoffaboutkdramas.com</a> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 5! Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

My Love from the Star / Ep. 36

On a special Episode 35 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by the ladies from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to wrap up a review of Alchemy of Souls Parts 1 and 2. In the part 2 spoiler section of the review, Jess, Nas, and Ori talk through the characters and their arcs (if they even had one), swoon through some of the best romantic scenes, rail against some of the worst bits of writing and plot (buzzwords include: problematic, weak, issue, bad), compare Jung So-Min versus Ko Yoon-Jung, examine the motif of light and shadow for season 2, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us!  Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On a special Episode 35 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by the ladies from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to wrap up a review of Alchemy of Souls Parts 1 and 2. In the part 2 spoiler section of the review, Jess, Nas, and Ori talk through the characters and their arcs (if they even had one), swoon through some of the best romantic scenes, rail against some of the worst bits of writing and plot (buzzwords include: problematic, weak, issue, bad), compare Jung So-Min versus Ko Yoon-Jung, examine the motif of light and shadow for season 2, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a></li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Alchemy of Souls, Spoilers - Part 2 / Ep. 35

On a special Episode 34 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by the ladies from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to review Alchemy of Souls Parts 1 and 2, a journey almost as long as the drama itself. In the part 1 non-spoiler section of the review, Jess, Nas, and Ori have a robust discussion, talking through what they generally liked and disliked about the show, the stunning cinematography and world building, a brief history of Hong Sisters dramas, a rundown of other fantasy K-dramas, how AoS is obviously derivative of fantasy C-dramas, the astronomical budget for AoS, the toxic fandom online, and more! Fantasy K-dramas mentioned in the episode:  Gumihos: Roommate Is a Gumiho, Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, Gu Family Book, Tale of the Nine-Tailed Ghosts: Hotel del Luna, The Master’s Sun, Oh My Ghostess, Ghost Doctor Grim Reapers: Tomorrow, Doom at Your Service, Goblin Angels: Angel’s Last Mission Mermaids: Legend of the Blue Sea The Legend (2007) Immortal Admiral Yi SunSin (2004-2005) Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (2021-2022) A Korean Odyssey Arthdal Chronicles Sweet Home Mystic Pop-Up Bar Abyss The Bride of Habaek The King: Eternal Monarch  Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us!  Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On a special Episode 34 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by the ladies from the Seoul Sistahs Podcast to review Alchemy of Souls Parts 1 and 2, a journey almost as long as the drama itself. In the part 1 non-spoiler section of the review, Jess, Nas, and Ori have a robust discussion, talking through what they generally liked and disliked about the show, the stunning cinematography and world building, a brief history of Hong Sisters dramas, a rundown of other fantasy K-dramas, how AoS is obviously derivative of fantasy C-dramas, the astronomical budget for AoS, the toxic fandom online, and more! Fantasy K-dramas mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li>Gumihos: Roommate Is a Gumiho, Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, Gu Family Book, Tale of the Nine-Tailed</li> <li>Ghosts: Hotel del Luna, The Master’s Sun, Oh My Ghostess, Ghost Doctor</li> <li>Grim Reapers: Tomorrow, Doom at Your Service, Goblin</li> <li>Angels: Angel’s Last Mission</li> <li>Mermaids: Legend of the Blue Sea</li> <li>The Legend (2007)</li> <li>Immortal Admiral Yi SunSin (2004-2005)</li> <li>Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (2021-2022)</li> <li>A Korean Odyssey</li> <li>Arthdal Chronicles</li> <li>Sweet Home</li> <li>Mystic Pop-Up Bar</li> <li>Abyss</li> <li>The Bride of Habaek</li> <li>The King: Eternal Monarch</li> </ul> Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/atcdaebakpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/atcdaebakpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a></li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Alchemy of Souls, Non-Spoilers - Part 1 / Ep. 34

On another special Episode 33 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by pen aficionado and Utada Hikaru’s #1 fan Miguel to review the very first J-drama for the podcast, First Love, starring Mitsushima Hikari and Satoh Takeru.Jess and Miguel are back for some more ‘90s nostalgia in this 2022 J-drama hit, discussing the themes and messages of the show, major criticisms of the show, the stunning cinematography and feels-inducing soundtrack, scenes that had us freaking out and having coughing fits, the trope that made us eye-roll and suspend our disbelief, and more!Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4!Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On another special Episode 33 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by pen aficionado and Utada Hikaru’s #1 fan Miguel to review the very first J-drama for the podcast, First Love, starring Mitsushima Hikari and Satoh Takeru. Jess and Miguel are back for some more ‘90s nostalgia in this 2022 J-drama hit, discussing the themes and messages of the show, major criticisms of the show, the stunning cinematography and feels-inducing soundtrack, scenes that had us freaking out and having coughing fits, the trope that made us eye-roll and suspend our disbelief, and more! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

First Love (J-drama) / Ep. 33

On a very special Episode 32 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Carol from the Kdramatics Club to do a Final Say review of the very first C-drama for the podcast, Love Between Fairy and Devil, starring Dylan Wang and Esther Yu.Jumping straight into spoiler talk, Jess and Carol gush and fangirl over this 2022 C-drama hit, discussing Dylan Wang’s performance, the well-written plot and character arcs, the Moon Supreme costuming that had them obsessed, a laundry list of swoonworthy moments, an assessment of the kissing scenes, behind-the-scenes content from on set, and more!GUESTS: Carol Instagram: @carolmarkwei Instagram: @kdramaticsclub TikTok: @kdramaticsclub Twitter: @KdramaticsclubRate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4!Follow us!  Patreon  Instagram   Twitter   Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support

On a very special Episode 32 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Carol from the Kdramatics Club to do a Final Say review of the very first C-drama for the podcast, Love Between Fairy and Devil, starring Dylan Wang and Esther Yu. Jumping straight into spoiler talk, Jess and Carol gush and fangirl over this 2022 C-drama hit, discussing Dylan Wang’s performance, the well-written plot and character arcs, the Moon Supreme costuming that had them obsessed, a laundry list of swoonworthy moments, an assessment of the kissing scenes, behind-the-scenes content from on set, and more! GUESTS: Carol Instagram: @carolmarkwei Instagram: @kdramaticsclub TikTok: @kdramaticsclub Twitter: @Kdramaticsclub Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 4! Follow us! Patreon Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

Love Between Fairy and Devil (C-drama) / Ep. 32

This is Daebak K-Rambles, where a couple of friends review Korean dramas. Jess is a K-drama veteran, and Rico is a just getting started. Join us as we watch and review K-dramas from all different genres from romance to action, Hallyu name it! (Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, &amp; TikTok @daebakpod!! Jess runs wild sharing all things K-pop and K-drama OSTs, quotes, video edits, and more! Support the podcast and become a Patron: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod</a>) Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daebakpod/support</a>

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