For the final episode of this season, Francine is recapping all the Kdramas she watched (and dropped 👀) from April to June! Features the following shows: Lovestruck in the City; Twenty Five, Twenty One; Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Love All Play; Our Blues; Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area; Temperature of Love; Again My Life; Sh**ting Stars; Woori the Virgin; Why Her?; Link: Eat, Love, Kill; Insider; Yumi’s Cells 2; Misaeng; Healer  🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:57) - Reviewed + Completed: Lovestruck in the City + Finished Ongoing: Twenty Five, Twenty One; Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Love All Play (12:04) - Finished Ongoing: Our Blues; Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area (27:29) - Dropped: Temperature of Love; Again My Life; Sh**ting Stars; Woori the Virgin; Why Her?; Link: Eat, Love, Kill (31:27) - Currently Watching: Insider; Yumi’s Cells 2; Misaeng; Healer (41:43) - Top 10, Final Thoughts, Announcement

For the final episode of this season, Francine is recapping all the Kdramas she watched (and dropped 👀) from April to June! Features the following shows: Lovestruck in the City; Twenty Five, Twenty One; Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Love All Play; Our Blues; Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area; Temperature of Love; Again My Life; Sh**ting Stars; Woori the Virgin; Why Her?; Link: Eat, Love, Kill; Insider; Yumi’s Cells 2; Misaeng; Healer 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:57) - Reviewed + Completed: Lovestruck in the City + Finished Ongoing: Twenty Five, Twenty One; Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Love All Play (12:04) - Finished Ongoing: Our Blues; Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area (27:29) - Dropped: Temperature of Love; Again My Life; Sh**ting Stars; Woori the Virgin; Why Her?; Link: Eat, Love, Kill (31:27) - Currently Watching: Insider; Yumi’s Cells 2; Misaeng; Healer (41:43) - Top 10, Final Thoughts, Announcement

3x16 | Second Quarter Recap

Liberation is a life-long process, and Francine hasn’t been liberated from her love for MY LIBERATION NOTES  🥺  In part 2 of the MLN mega-review, Francine talks about the show’s execution, writer Park Hae Young’s other works, and her current ultimate favorite dramas. Features the following shows: My Liberation Notes; Miss Korea; Another Oh Hae Young; My Mister; Misaeng; IDOL: The Coup  🌺  francine Translation of Park Hae Young's interview after My Mister: https://m00nlygreat.notion.site/Interview-of-writer-Park-Hae-young-a407e1969a484b96bf64d962d83a36a9 Translation of Kim Tae Seong's (MLN music director) notes: https://consigliere-vincenzo.tumblr.com/post/685651511125196800/music-director-for-my-liberation-notes-shared-his  TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:54) - General Comments (11:19) - Directing &amp; Acting (21:47) - Park Hae Young Cinematic Universe (28:28) - Top 4 Kdramas of All Time (32:29) - Ultimate Fave Ranking (40:18) - Final Thoughts

Liberation is a life-long process, and Francine hasn’t been liberated from her love for MY LIBERATION NOTES  🥺  In part 2 of the MLN mega-review, Francine talks about the show’s execution, writer Park Hae Young’s other works, and her current ultimate favorite dramas. Features the following shows: My Liberation Notes; Miss Korea; Another Oh Hae Young; My Mister; Misaeng; IDOL: The Coup 🌺  francine Translation of Park Hae Young's interview after My Mister: <a href="https://m00nlygreat.notion.site/Interview-of-writer-Park-Hae-young-a407e1969a484b96bf64d962d83a36a9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://m00nlygreat.notion.site/Interview-of-writer-Park-Hae-young-a407e1969a484b96bf64d962d83a36a9</a> Translation of Kim Tae Seong's (MLN music director) notes: <a href="https://consigliere-vincenzo.tumblr.com/post/685651511125196800/music-director-for-my-liberation-notes-shared-his" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://consigliere-vincenzo.tumblr.com/post/685651511125196800/music-director-for-my-liberation-notes-shared-his</a> TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:54) - General Comments (11:19) - Directing &amp; Acting (21:47) - Park Hae Young Cinematic Universe (28:28) - Top 4 Kdramas of All Time (32:29) - Ultimate Fave Ranking (40:18) - Final Thoughts

3x15 | My Liberation Notes - Part 2 (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

Today’s episode is part 1 of the mega review for MY LIBERATION NOTES, Francine’s current top Kdrama of the year! She talks about the brilliant writing of the show and its characters, their individual journeys, and her feelings about the open (or happy?) endings for everyone.  🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:29) - Setting Expectations (9:05)  - Yeom Gi Jeong (EL) (15:45) - Yeom Chang Hee (24:25) - Yeom Mi Jeong (Kim Ji Won) (34:21) - Mr Gu (Son Suk Ku) (43:37) - Episodes 13 &amp; 14 (51:15) - Episodes 15 &amp; 16 (56:59) - Ending (1:12:06) - General Comments - Writing (1:17:52) - Final Thoughts

Today’s episode is part 1 of the mega review for MY LIBERATION NOTES, Francine’s current top Kdrama of the year! She talks about the brilliant writing of the show and its characters, their individual journeys, and her feelings about the open (or happy?) endings for everyone. 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:29) - Setting Expectations (9:05)  - Yeom Gi Jeong (EL) (15:45) - Yeom Chang Hee (24:25) - Yeom Mi Jeong (Kim Ji Won) (34:21) - Mr Gu (Son Suk Ku) (43:37) - Episodes 13 &amp; 14 (51:15) - Episodes 15 &amp; 16 (56:59) - Ending (1:12:06) - General Comments - Writing (1:17:52) - Final Thoughts

3x14 | My Liberation Notes - Part 1 (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

The Sound of Magic attempts to make its viewers believe in, well, magic. With its musical numbers, charming leads, and Disney-esque fantasy story, Francine celebrates her 100th—yes you read that right—drama by talking about the experimental genre and, of course, the music. 👏 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:21) - Plot and Characters (8:31) - Managing Expectations (12:08) - The Good (17:18) - The Bad(?) (22:53) - Final Thoughts

The Sound of Magic attempts to make its viewers believe in, well, magic. With its musical numbers, charming leads, and Disney-esque fantasy story, Francine celebrates her 100th—yes you read that right—drama by talking about the experimental genre and, of course, the music. 👏 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:21) - Plot and Characters (8:31) - Managing Expectations (12:08) - The Good (17:18) - The Bad(?) (22:53) - Final Thoughts

3x13 | The Sound of Magic (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

Could this be the next Kdrama masterpiece of 2022? 👀 Francine weighs in on the first half of MY LIBERATION NOTES and her hopes for the show and the characters’ futures. 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (4:03) - Yeom Gi Jeong &amp; Yeom Chang Hee (14:52) - Yeom Mi Jeong &amp; Mr Gu (23:04) - Mi Jeong &amp; Mr Gu (together) (32:13) - General Comments + Verdict (37:23)- Final Thoughts

Could this be the next Kdrama masterpiece of 2022? 👀 Francine weighs in on the first half of MY LIBERATION NOTES and her hopes for the show and the characters’ futures. 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (4:03) - Yeom Gi Jeong &amp; Yeom Chang Hee (14:52) - Yeom Mi Jeong &amp; Mr Gu (23:04) - Mi Jeong &amp; Mr Gu (together) (32:13) - General Comments + Verdict (37:23)- Final Thoughts

3x12 | My Liberation Notes (First Impressions)

The Baeksang Arts Awards nominees have a few obvious (and not so obvious) choices to pick from. Francine places her bets on the final list of nominees. Let’s see who gets her vote! 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:16) - Best New Actor &amp; Actress (5:36) - Best Supporting Actor &amp; Actress (10:51) - Best Actor &amp; Actress (17:28) - Best Screenplay &amp; Director (21:46) - Best Drama &amp; Possible Daesang Candidates (25:28) - Final Thoughts

The Baeksang Arts Awards nominees have a few obvious (and not so obvious) choices to pick from. Francine places her bets on the final list of nominees. Let’s see who gets her vote! 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:16) - Best New Actor &amp; Actress (5:36) - Best Supporting Actor &amp; Actress (10:51) - Best Actor &amp; Actress (17:28) - Best Screenplay &amp; Director (21:46) - Best Drama &amp; Possible Daesang Candidates (25:28) - Final Thoughts

3x11 | What are your Baeksang 2022 Predictions? (Ask Me Anything)

SBS’s surprise hit drama, Business Proposal, is Francine’s current favorite drama of the year! 😮  Today we talk about how this cute little fake dating show has brought back the hype and the love for classic Kdrama romcoms. It’s a celebration of all the things we love about the genre ❤️ 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:53) - Plot and Characters (10:51) - Good: Humor + Acting + Tropes (19:08) - Good: Main Couple (31:05) - Bad: Editing (37:00) - Good or Bad?: Ending + Length (44:07) - Final Thoughts

SBS’s surprise hit drama, Business Proposal, is Francine’s current favorite drama of the year! 😮  Today we talk about how this cute little fake dating show has brought back the hype and the love for classic Kdrama romcoms. It’s a celebration of all the things we love about the genre ❤️ 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:53) - Plot and Characters (10:51) - Good: Humor + Acting + Tropes (19:08) - Good: Main Couple (31:05) - Bad: Editing (37:00) - Good or Bad?: Ending + Length (44:07) - Final Thoughts

3x10 | Business Proposal (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

Today’s first impressions episode features Soundtrack No 1, a Kdrama about besties-turned-roommates, and Pachinko, an epic family story about survival. 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:08) - Soundtrack No 1 (7:54) - Pachinko: Background + First Impressions (12:37) - Pachinko: Main Characters (17:13) - Pachinko: Favorite Moments + Verdict (28:32) - Final Thoughts

Today’s first impressions episode features Soundtrack No 1, a Kdrama about besties-turned-roommates, and Pachinko, an epic family story about survival. 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:08) - Soundtrack No 1 (7:54) - Pachinko: Background + First Impressions (12:37) - Pachinko: Main Characters (17:13) - Pachinko: Favorite Moments + Verdict (28:32) - Final Thoughts

3x9 | Soundtrack No 1 & Pachinko (First Impressions)

The first quarter of 2022 is almost over, which means it’s recap time! ✨ Francine looks back and reminisces about all her dramas (so far). With a total of 8 dramas, there were more misses than hits and we’re here to appreciate them. The good, the bad, and the boring.  Features the following shows: Just Between Lovers; Persevere Goo Hae Ra; Dr Romantic 2; Miss Korea; Thirty But Seventeen; Juvenile Justice; Uncle; Clean with Passion for Now; Rookie Cops; Suits; Forecasting Love and Weather; Military Prosecutor Doberman; Thirty-Nine; Grid; Twenty Five Twenty One; Business Proposal; Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Temperature of Love 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:23) - Reviewed + Finished: Rain or Shine; Persevere Goo Hae Ra (4:32) - Finished: Dr Romantic 2; Miss Korea; Thirty But Seventeen (13:54) - 2022 Releases: Juvenile Justice (17:25) - Dropped: Uncle; Clean With Passion For Now; Rookie Cops; Suits (23:16) - Dropped: Forecasting Love and Weather; Crazy Love;  Thirty-Nine; Grid  26:54) - Currently Watching: Twenty Five Twenty One; Business Proposal (29:35) - Currently Watching: Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Temperature of Love (33:04) - Final Thoughts

The first quarter of 2022 is almost over, which means it’s recap time! ✨ Francine looks back and reminisces about all her dramas (so far). With a total of 8 dramas, there were more misses than hits and we’re here to appreciate them. The good, the bad, and the boring.  Features the following shows: Just Between Lovers; Persevere Goo Hae Ra; Dr Romantic 2; Miss Korea; Thirty But Seventeen; Juvenile Justice; Uncle; Clean with Passion for Now; Rookie Cops; Suits; Forecasting Love and Weather; Military Prosecutor Doberman; Thirty-Nine; Grid; Twenty Five Twenty One; Business Proposal; Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Temperature of Love 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:23) - Reviewed + Finished: Rain or Shine; Persevere Goo Hae Ra (4:32) - Finished: Dr Romantic 2; Miss Korea; Thirty But Seventeen (13:54) - 2022 Releases: Juvenile Justice (17:25) - Dropped: Uncle; Clean With Passion For Now; Rookie Cops; Suits (23:16) - Dropped: Forecasting Love and Weather; Crazy Love;  Thirty-Nine; Grid  26:54) - Currently Watching: Twenty Five Twenty One; Business Proposal (29:35) - Currently Watching: Soundtrack No 1; Pachinko; Temperature of Love (33:04) - Final Thoughts

3x8 | First Quarter Recap

There’s a lot to be said about Rich CEO Male Leads. And office romances. And men in suits. Crazy Love &amp; Business Proposal showcases a return to form in the classic trope, which proves once again why the formula still works. (Or does it? 🤔)  🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:04) - Crazy Love: Background + Plot (4:52) - Crazy Love: Pacing + Tone + Verdict (8:05) - Business Proposal: Background + First Impressions + Pacing + Supporting Characters (14:06) - Business Proposal: Leads + Chemistry (26:23) - Business Proposal: Writing + Directing + Verdict (31:41) - Final Thoughts

There’s a lot to be said about Rich CEO Male Leads. And office romances. And men in suits. Crazy Love &amp; Business Proposal showcases a return to form in the classic trope, which proves once again why the formula still works. (Or does it? 🤔)  🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:04) - Crazy Love: Background + Plot (4:52) - Crazy Love: Pacing + Tone + Verdict (8:05) - Business Proposal: Background + First Impressions + Pacing + Supporting Characters (14:06) - Business Proposal: Leads + Chemistry (26:23) - Business Proposal: Writing + Directing + Verdict (31:41) - Final Thoughts

3x7 | Crazy Love & Business Proposal (First Impressions)

With a Kdrama obsession and an endless love for talking, join Francine as she turns a constructive and critical eye on the shows she's watched. Welcome to Dramabuds, a podcast for all the reviews, recaps, and rants on your favorite Kdramas.Find us on social media: dramabuds.carrd.co

Today on Dramabuds, Francine gushes over her discovery on Netflix, MY COUNTRY: THE NEW AGE (2019), starring Yang Se Jong and Woo Do Hwan. With excellent writing portrayed by a stellar cast, she talks about the drama’s direction and plot points and what makes this series a possible contender for her favorite sageuk of all time.  🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:52) - Plot and Characters (10:45) - Good: Directing + Writing (16:56) - Good: Acting (20:52) - Good: Arthdal Chronicles comparisons (24:35) - Bad: Han Hui Jae + Romance (29:24) - Bad: Political Parts + Suspension of Disbelief + Low Points (32:06) - Final Thoughts

Today on Dramabuds, Francine gushes over her discovery on Netflix, MY COUNTRY: THE NEW AGE (2019), starring Yang Se Jong and Woo Do Hwan. With excellent writing portrayed by a stellar cast, she talks about the drama’s direction and plot points and what makes this series a possible contender for her favorite sageuk of all time. 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:52) - Plot and Characters (10:45) - Good: Directing + Writing (16:56) - Good: Acting (20:52) - Good: Arthdal Chronicles comparisons (24:35) - Bad: Han Hui Jae + Romance (29:24) - Bad: Political Parts + Suspension of Disbelief + Low Points (32:06) - Final Thoughts

3x6 | My Country: The New Age (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

Today's first impressions episode features THIRTY-NINE, a female-forward feels fest, and GRID, a sci-fi mystery thriller written by Baeksang Award winning screenwriter, Lee Soo Yeon (Stranger, Life). Two very different shows, how will they fair under scrutiny? Francine weighs the writing, pacing, and direction of both.  🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:09) - Thirty-Nine: Background + First Episodes (5:32) - Thirty-Nine: Friendship + Mi Jo + Chan Young (14:03) - Thirty-Nine: Writing + Directing + Verdict (22:37) - Grid: Background + Thoughts + Verdict (30:48) - Final Thoughts

Today's first impressions episode features THIRTY-NINE, a female-forward feels fest, and GRID, a sci-fi mystery thriller written by Baeksang Award winning screenwriter, Lee Soo Yeon (Stranger, Life). Two very different shows, how will they fair under scrutiny? Francine weighs the writing, pacing, and direction of both. 🌺  francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:09) - Thirty-Nine: Background + First Episodes (5:32) - Thirty-Nine: Friendship + Mi Jo + Chan Young (14:03) - Thirty-Nine: Writing + Directing + Verdict (22:37) - Grid: Background + Thoughts + Verdict (30:48) - Final Thoughts

3x5 | Thirty-Nine & Grid (First Impressions)

February was the month of love that, naturally, spawned a bunch of new series on Netflix. Francine talks about two popular ongoing dramas in particular: Twenty Five Twenty One &amp; Forecasting Love and Weather. With prolific casts and interesting premises, how do the first few episodes hold up? Francine talks about her likes, dislikes, and her final verdict: to drop or not to drop? 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS:  (00:00) - Intro  (1:43) - Twenty Five Twenty One: Background + Main Characters (13:56) - Twenty Five Twenty One: Supporting Characters + Writing + Directing (19:19) - Twenty Five Twenty One: Romance + Verdict (21:35) - Forecasting Love and Weather: Background + Stakes + Investment (25:33)  - Forecasting Love and Weather: Themes + Leads + Supporting Characters + Verdict (34:39) - Final Thoughts

February was the month of love that, naturally, spawned a bunch of new series on Netflix. Francine talks about two popular ongoing dramas in particular: Twenty Five Twenty One &amp; Forecasting Love and Weather. With prolific casts and interesting premises, how do the first few episodes hold up? Francine talks about her likes, dislikes, and her final verdict: to drop or not to drop? 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS:  (00:00) - Intro  (1:43) - Twenty Five Twenty One: Background + Main Characters (13:56) - Twenty Five Twenty One: Supporting Characters + Writing + Directing (19:19) - Twenty Five Twenty One: Romance + Verdict (21:35) - Forecasting Love and Weather: Background + Stakes + Investment (25:33)  - Forecasting Love and Weather: Themes + Leads + Supporting Characters + Verdict (34:39) - Final Thoughts

3x4 | Twenty Five Twenty One / Forecasting Love and Weather (First Impressions)

Today, Francine is joined by Ross from Kdramarama sa Gabi! as they talk about The Red Sleeve, a novel turned K-Drama. Featuring: a king, a court lady, a whole bunch of other kingdom officials and some angst, as a treat. Tune in as they talk about the no thoughts, head empty approach, production value, and other technical aspects of the series. Listen to Ross (and friends)’s podcast here! https://spoti.fi/3H8TWxH 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:05) - Starting the journey with TRS (5:52) - The female focus (8:19) - Lee Se Young as Sung Deok Im (13:12) -  Lee Jun Ho as Yi San (16:28) - Supporting cast (25:15) - Cast chemistry (27:34) - Production (29:23) - Writing (35:30) - Romance(?) (38:44) - Nitpicks (43:21) - Deleted scenes + more nitpicks (47:10) - Historical events vs modern sensibilities (49:51) - The sageuk that prevailed (56:25) - Lee Jun Ho appreciation (57:36) - Final Thoughts

Today, Francine is joined by Ross from Kdramarama sa Gabi! as they talk about The Red Sleeve, a novel turned K-Drama. Featuring: a king, a court lady, a whole bunch of other kingdom officials and some angst, as a treat. Tune in as they talk about the no thoughts, head empty approach, production value, and other technical aspects of the series. Listen to Ross (and friends)’s podcast here! <a href="https://spoti.fi/3H8TWxH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://spoti.fi/3H8TWxH</a> 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (2:05) - Starting the journey with TRS (5:52) - The female focus (8:19) - Lee Se Young as Sung Deok Im (13:12) -  Lee Jun Ho as Yi San (16:28) - Supporting cast (25:15) - Cast chemistry (27:34) - Production (29:23) - Writing (35:30) - Romance(?) (38:44) - Nitpicks (43:21) - Deleted scenes + more nitpicks (47:10) - Historical events vs modern sensibilities (49:51) - The sageuk that prevailed (56:25) - Lee Jun Ho appreciation (57:36) - Final Thoughts

3x3 | The Red Sleeve (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

On this episode of Dramabuds, Francine is On the Verge of Insanity as she reviews the widely funny and severely underrated 2021 office drama. A show that manages to hit all the right marks, make people laugh, and stay consistently engaging— all the while humanizing Human Resources. 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:31) - Plot and Characters (11:22) - Good: Tight Plotting (for a light show) (16:02) - Good: Fun Side Characters (19:00) - Good: Manages Humor + Serious Themes (23:40) - Bad? (26:49) - Final Thoughts

On this episode of Dramabuds, Francine is On the Verge of Insanity as she reviews the widely funny and severely underrated 2021 office drama. A show that manages to hit all the right marks, make people laugh, and stay consistently engaging— all the while humanizing Human Resources. 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (1:31) - Plot and Characters (11:22) - Good: Tight Plotting (for a light show) (16:02) - Good: Fun Side Characters (19:00) - Good: Manages Humor + Serious Themes (23:40) - Bad? (26:49) - Final Thoughts

3x2 | On the Verge of Insanity (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

Happy new year, everyone! We’re back, and today on Dramabuds, Francine talks about her favorite workplace Kdramas (even if they aren’t typical office dramas 😮)Features the following shows: On the Verge of Insanity; Hot Stove League; Designated Survivor: 60 Days; Dr Romantic 2; Misaenghttps://dramabuds.carrd.co/🌺 francineTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(4:50) - On the Verge of Insanity(12:07) - Hot Stove League(16:13) - Designated Survivor: 60 Days(23:56) - Dr Romantic(33:40) - Misaeng(38:17) - Final Thoughts

Happy new year, everyone! We’re back, and today on Dramabuds, Francine talks about her favorite workplace Kdramas (even if they aren’t typical office dramas 😮) Features the following shows: On the Verge of Insanity; Hot Stove League; Designated Survivor: 60 Days; Dr Romantic 2; Misaeng <a href="https://dramabuds.carrd.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dramabuds.carrd.co/</a> 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (4:50) - On the Verge of Insanity (12:07) - Hot Stove League (16:13) - Designated Survivor: 60 Days (23:56) - Dr Romantic (33:40) - Misaeng (38:17) - Final Thoughts

3x1 | What are your favorite workplace dramas? (Ask Me Anything)

Goodbye, 2021 👋 Today on Dramabuds, we talk about all the Kdramas we watched from October to November. We also award some of the bests (and the worsts) to all the Kdramas we’ve watched, a grand total of 56 shows this year 😮 Thanks for joining us in 2021, and we’ll see you next year! Features the following shows: IDOL: The Coup; Birthcare Center; Squid Game; D.P.; Inspector Koo; The Silent Sea; Police University; Dr Brain; Hometown Cha Cha Cha; Yumi’s Cells; Jirisan; One Ordinary Day; and many more Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! OTHER LINKS: https://dramabuds.carrd.co/ 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS:  (00:00) - Intro  (1:59) - Reviewed Shows (IDOL: The Coup) (13:51) - Completed Shows (Birthcare Center; Squid Game; D.P.) (19:43) - Completed Shows (Inspector Koo; The Silent Sea) (26:39) - Finished Ongoing (Police University; Dr Brain; Hometown Cha Cha Cha) (30:00) - Finished Ongoing (Yumi’s Cells; Jirisan; One Ordinary Day) (39:30) - Dropped Shows + Currently Watching (44:45) - Best Actors + Best Actresses (52:15) - Best Supporting Actors/Actresses (58:22) - Best Couple (1:01:44) - Best OST (Album &amp; Songs) (1:04:49) - Best Writing &amp; Best Directing (1:12:54) - Most Disappointing (1:14:55)- Top 15 of 2021 (1:17:33) - Honorable Mentions for All-Time Bests (1:22:02) - All-Time Top 5 (1:26:17)  - Final Thoughts

Goodbye, 2021 👋 Today on Dramabuds, we talk about all the Kdramas we watched from October to November. We also award some of the bests (and the worsts) to all the Kdramas we’ve watched, a grand total of 56 shows this year 😮 Thanks for joining us in 2021, and we’ll see you next year! Features the following shows: IDOL: The Coup; Birthcare Center; Squid Game; D.P.; Inspector Koo; The Silent Sea; Police University; Dr Brain; Hometown Cha Cha Cha; Yumi’s Cells; Jirisan; One Ordinary Day; and many more Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! OTHER LINKS: <a href="https://dramabuds.carrd.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dramabuds.carrd.co/</a> 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS:  (00:00) - Intro (1:59) - Reviewed Shows (IDOL: The Coup) (13:51) - Completed Shows (Birthcare Center; Squid Game; D.P.) (19:43) - Completed Shows (Inspector Koo; The Silent Sea) (26:39) - Finished Ongoing (Police University; Dr Brain; Hometown Cha Cha Cha) (30:00) - Finished Ongoing (Yumi’s Cells; Jirisan; One Ordinary Day) (39:30) - Dropped Shows + Currently Watching (44:45) - Best Actors + Best Actresses (52:15) - Best Supporting Actors/Actresses (58:22) - Best Couple (1:01:44) - Best OST (Album &amp; Songs) (1:04:49) - Best Writing &amp; Best Directing (1:12:54) - Most Disappointing (1:14:55)- Top 15 of 2021 (1:17:33) - Honorable Mentions for All-Time Bests (1:22:02) - All-Time Top 5 (1:26:17)  - Final Thoughts

2021 SPECIAL | Fourth Quarter Recap + 2021 Year-end Awards

For the longest solo episode EVER on Dramabuds, Francine does a deep dive into IDOL: THE COUP (2021), the recently-concluded Kdrama that has consumed her mind for the past month. Get ready for a complete recap of the show's plot, an extremely detailed analysis of everything we loved and hated about this show, and a loooot of fangirling over the Kdrama (non-)couple that have set our new standard for explosive chemistry 😍 Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! OTHER LINKS: https://dramabuds.carrd.co/ 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (4:46) Plot and Characters (Jenna, Jaehyuk, Jihan) (17:40) Plot and Characters (Cotton Candy) (23:09) Emotional Foundation (29:51) 1% Potential; Troy and Elle; Mars Collaboration Stage (41:28) Elle Defense Squad (46:54) CEO Cha is not a Toxic Male Lead (1:04:46) Plagiarism arc (aka the Jihan arc) (1:16:12) Stella arc (1:26:20) Finale (1:32:55) Acting (1:36:55) CHEMISTRY!!! (1:44:23) Directing + Music (1:49:09) Writing (1:54:57) Final Thoughts

For the longest solo episode EVER on Dramabuds, Francine does a deep dive into IDOL: THE COUP (2021), the recently-concluded Kdrama that has consumed her mind for the past month. Get ready for a complete recap of the show's plot, an extremely detailed analysis of everything we loved and hated about this show, and a loooot of fangirling over the Kdrama (non-)couple that have set our new standard for explosive chemistry 😍 Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! OTHER LINKS: <a href="https://dramabuds.carrd.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dramabuds.carrd.co/</a> 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (4:46) Plot and Characters (Jenna, Jaehyuk, Jihan) (17:40) Plot and Characters (Cotton Candy) (23:09) Emotional Foundation (29:51) 1% Potential; Troy and Elle; Mars Collaboration Stage (41:28) Elle Defense Squad (46:54) CEO Cha is not a Toxic Male Lead (1:04:46) Plagiarism arc (aka the Jihan arc) (1:16:12) Stella arc (1:26:20) Finale (1:32:55) Acting (1:36:55) CHEMISTRY!!! (1:44:23) Directing + Music (1:49:09) Writing (1:54:57) Final Thoughts

2x18 | IDOL: The Coup (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)

Today on Dramabuds, Francine talks about binge culture, streaming services, the Kdramas she loved binging, and (finally) her thoughts on Squid Game— another great series to binge. Features the following shows: Designated Survivor: 60 Days; The World of the Married; SKY Castle; Squid Game Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! Enjoy discovery+ for only P129 per month. Subscribe via https://www.discoveryplus.com/ph, download the app, and start watching! OTHER LINKS: https://dramabuds.carrd.co/ 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - Intro 5:58 - Traditional Kdrama Structure 11:15 - Pros of Binging 25:25 - Cons of Binging 29:43 - Kdramas I loved binging: Designated Survivor: 60 Days 32:51 - Kdramas I loved binging: The World of the Married 35:52 - Kdramas I loved binging: SKY Castle 39:16 - Kdramas I loved binging: Squid Game 43:29 - Final Thoughts

Today on Dramabuds, Francine talks about binge culture, streaming services, the Kdramas she loved binging, and (finally) her thoughts on Squid Game— another great series to binge. Features the following shows: Designated Survivor: 60 Days; The World of the Married; SKY Castle; Squid Game Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! Enjoy discovery+ for only P129 per month. Subscribe via <a href="https://www.discoveryplus.com/ph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.discoveryplus.com/ph</a>, download the app, and start watching! OTHER LINKS: <a href="https://dramabuds.carrd.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dramabuds.carrd.co/</a> 🌺 francine TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 5:58 - Traditional Kdrama Structure 11:15 - Pros of Binging 25:25 - Cons of Binging 29:43 - Kdramas I loved binging: Designated Survivor: 60 Days 32:51 - Kdramas I loved binging: The World of the Married 35:52 - Kdramas I loved binging: SKY Castle 39:16 - Kdramas I loved binging: Squid Game 43:29 - Final Thoughts

2x17 | Is it better to binge watch Kdramas? (Ask Me Anything)

Idol actors get a lot of criticism from Kdrama stans, but there are a few that have stood out among the rest. Today, Francine talks about her favorite idol actors, the reasons why they get a lot of hate, and a little bit about the rising trend of idol dramas in 2021. Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! OTHER LINKS: https://dramabuds.carrd.co/ 🌺 francine

Idol actors get a lot of criticism from Kdrama stans, but there are a few that have stood out among the rest. Today, Francine talks about her favorite idol actors, the reasons why they get a lot of hate, and a little bit about the rising trend of idol dramas in 2021. Feel free to send us questions that you'd like our host to discuss on the show! You can talk to us on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on YouTube, or send us an email. Thank you, and see you soon! OTHER LINKS: <a href="https://dramabuds.carrd.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dramabuds.carrd.co/</a> 🌺 francine

2x16 | Who are your favorite idol actors? (Ask Me Anything)

With a Kdrama obsession and an endless love for talking, join Francine as she turns a constructive and critical eye on the shows she's watched. Welcome to Dramabuds, a podcast for all the reviews, recaps, and rants on your favorite Kdramas. Find us on social media: <a href="http://dramabuds.carrd.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dramabuds.carrd.co</a>

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