A Kdrama Podcast. 4 gals take you through the fascinating world of KDramas (Korean Dramas). They share what hooked them, what bored them, what got them asking for more, and what makes them continue to live in the rabbit hole that is KDramas! Come join the fun and spread the word! Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: LU8KUCTYYYAA2KKL Cover Art by Purva Bakalkar Contact Us: Email: crashlandedonkdramas[@]gmail[.]com Follow us on Twitter: @C ...
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E5 Rivers of Blood - Moving [Special Showcase]
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Our host Minal is back with our guests Benny and Vipula. At halfway mark, we will review Episode 10 and 11 of Moving Kdrama. These two episodes focus on Jang Ju-won’s backstory - the superhero we lovingly call the Hulk. Episodes 10-11 moves between different timelines as we learn how JuWon goes from a life of crime to a government agent. And we get…
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E4 The Chase - Moving [Special Showcase]
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Your host Minal is back with our guests Benny and Vipula. In this episode we cover Episodes 8 and 9 of Moving Kdrama. These two episodes narrate the story of the ‘parents’ and we are joined by a very special guest - Paroma. Paroma is well known in the KDrama podcast and online circles as she is the co-host of Kdrama podcast Drama Over Followers. Yo…
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E3 Two Lonely Men - Moving [Special Showcase]
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The Host Minal, is back with our guests Benny and Vipula to take the story of Moving KDrama forward. In this episode we discuss the stories behind 2 lonely men covering episode 6 & 7 of Moving. Episode 6 is all about Bungeman’s origin story, and in episode 7 we complete Frank’s murderous arc. Again, spoilers from the drama, so we suggest you watch …
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E2 Tell Me Your Secrets - Moving [Special Showcase]
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Your host Minal, is back with our guests Benny and Vipula to take the story of Moving KDrama forward discussing Episodes 4 and 5 where more secrets are unraveled about HiSoo, her dad and BongSeok. Frank is on his killing spree and a bigger conspiracy is playing out in the background. It has a lot of spoilers from the drama, so we suggest you watch …
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E1 Super Students - Moving [Special Showcase]
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We kickstart this special series with a deep dive of one of the best dramas of 2023. Joining Minal, our host are Benny and Vipula. Benny, is a seasoned podcaster currently co-hosting two podcasts - A Cricket Podcast - The Last Wicket and the new movie podcast with Minal as co-host Talking Talkies. He is one of the few guys who loves KDramas. Vipula…
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The podcast is breathing again after a long, unplanned hiatus! This time around I, your host Minal, is attempting a new experiment - a special showcase with two wonderful friends and guests - Benny and Vipula We will be speaking to our heart’s content on a drama that we 3 loved from 2023. Moving released in Aug23 on Disney+ and became an instant ra…
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Kdrama Year in Review - 2022
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We look back at the dramas we watched in 2022 (most of them aired in 2022 and some which aired earlier) and pick our favourites, not-so-favourites, scenes and moments that touched our hearts, made us swoon over some actors, made us laugh/cry/pull our hair watching them and so much more. Dramas we discussed: 2022 Releases: Through the Darkness Twent…
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Deep Dive - Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
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In this episode we are joined by two special guests - Moon and Hershey, the co-hosts of Witchaar podcast to Deep Dive into one of our all time favourite dramas WeightLifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. You can follow them on Instagram: @witchaaris and Twitter: @witchaaris The episode has a lot of spoilers from the drama, so refer to the timestamps below for…
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What dramas have we recently watched/ are currently watching - We share our impressions of these dramas. Currently Watching: Love Is For Suckers : Sangeetha has mixed feelings after watching 5 episodes into this romcom with best friends to lovers trope starring Choi Si Won and Lee Da Hee Completed Dramas Extraordinary Attorney Woo : The drama trace…
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We did an experiment in this episode, based on Minal's friend Abi’s suggestion we got her and Chaitra to watch Kdramas for the first time and to come as guests on our episode to share their viewing experience. A millennial and a teenager from two different countries and cultures get together to make this discussion even more interesting. Tune in to…
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Deep Dive - Our Beloved Summer
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We have a special guest Deepak (You can follow him on twitter at @DeePakao) on this episode where we Deep Dive into one of our favourite dramas this year - Our Beloved Summer The episode has a lot of spoilers from the drama, so refer to the timestamps below for spoiler and non-spoiler sections. Plot Summary: 7:38 Deep Dive: Non-Spoiler Section: 8:3…
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What dramas have we recently watched/ are currently watching - We share our impressions of these dramas. Currently Watching: Sangeetha's Picks: Eve : Seo YeJi’s comeback drama. It's a revenge drama with Seo YeJi playing the protagonist who is out for revenge from the chaebol family. Why Her: Legal drama which is a women centric drama with Seo Hyun …
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In this episode we discuss the different villains / antagonists we have seen in Kdramas. The episode is full of spoilers so please skip the dramas you haven’t yet watched (See timestamps below against every category). We have covered a whopping 26 dramas and their villains - so you have ample choice to pick and skip ;-) 00:01:00 - Villains who over…
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What dramas have we recently watched/ are currently watching - We share our impressions of these dramas. Currently Watching 2022 Dramas: Love All Play : Romcom + sports backdrop. Good chemistry between the main leads. 4 episodes have kept Minal hooked. Again My Life : Lee Joon Gi is back as a prosecutor action hero with a fantasy element where he g…
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Deep Dive - Twenty Five Twenty One
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We kickstart Season 3 of our podcast with a Deep Dive on one of the best dramas in the first quarter of 2022 - Twenty Five Twenty One. The episode has a lot of spoilers from the drama, so we suggest you watch it first and then listen to the Deep Dive.00:00:50: Plot SummaryDeep Dive 00:02:08: Why we decided to watch 2521? 00:04:40: Key Characters : …
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The terrific trio is back with another fun season of our podcast. We have taken our listener feedback on board and we will bring you KDrama Deep Dives this season along with our regular programming of KDrama themes with more guests! Stay tuned as we release our episodes starting this weekend. Do share with us what you would like us to cover! We lov…
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What Are We Watching - WAWW What dramas have we recently watched/ are currently watching - We share our impressions of these dramas. Completed Dramas 2021/22 Releases: Our Beloved Summer : The perfect slow-burn romance if there ever was. Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi’s acting brilliance, great soundtrack. Must watch Taxi Driver - Crime Thriller. Great…
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Because This Is Our First Year
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It has been exactly a year since we launched our podcast and released our first episode on 17Feb2020! And what a year it has been! We learned something new, made some mistakes, made new friends, got a fresh new way to enjoy the dramas we watch - by engaging with our audience and fellow fans. And we couldn’t have asked for better. In this episode, w…
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In today’s episode we speak to two wonderful girls from Generation Z. Aritra and Imp. Aritra has grown up watching Kdramas and is an avid consumer of Asian dramas. While she waits for the return of her favourite oppa, Jang Keun Suk, to the screen, she makes her living as a book editor and writes fanfic at KhepiAri @aO3. She is most clued in the pop…
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Are We Okay? Mental Health in Kdramas
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Guest: Dr Sunitha (Twitter: @Sunithajob), a practising clinical psychologist/psychotherapist joins us from Sydney, Australia to share her valuable insights on various mental health issues and their representation in KDramas. In this episode we have restricted our discussions to mainly two dramas - 1) It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and 2) It’s Okay That’s…
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What dramas have we recently watched/are currently watching - We share our quick thoughts on them. Completed Dramas: (All under 12 episodes) Squid Game: Thriller genre. We all enjoyed it and highly recommend it . (Corrigendum: Minal says the bead game - this is incorrect and she meant the marble game) Hellbound : Mix of reality, dystopian and super…
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A collection of all the titbits about the KDrama Suspicious Partner (SP) that we have shared in our previous episodes. This drama is wholesome entertainment - a great mix of romance, murder mystery, legal and comedy; a lead pair with crackling chemistry and one of the funniest supporting casts. How we chanced on Suspicious Partner - S1E1 Our Breako…
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Kingdom - Korean Zombies and Politics during Pandemic
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The arrival of global hits such as the Netflix Drama Kingdom & Train to Busan led to the popularity of Zombie based shows amongst viewers especially those who had not watched any zombie shows. The Kingdom drama is a brilliant plot set in the Joseon era where a kingdom is plagued by the zombie pandemic. The Crown Prince has to not only battle the zo…
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We share our favourite ‘love confessions’ in the Kdramas we have watched. Sangeetha: Jealousy Incarnate : Pyo Nari’s confession to Lee Hwa Shin Cinderella and 4 Knights: Kang Ji Woon’s confession to Eun Ha Won Fight for My Way : Choi Ae-Ra and Go Dong Man Minal: Descendants of the Sun : Dr. Kang Myeong’s unplanned confession to Captain Yoo SiJin ov…
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KDramas are dominated by women writers - almost 90% of the screenwriters are women. This episode is dedicated to some of these amazing women whose writing we have loved and enjoyed. We have tried to provide a balanced view of what we liked and disliked in their dramas. Writers and Dramas Discussed: Kim Eun Sook: Goblin, Mr Sunshine, Descendants of …
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What dramas are we currently watching - We share our quick thoughts on them and what we are feeling about them. Plus a quick list of new releases we plan to watch next. Currently Watching: HomeTown Cha Cha Cha - Loving Kim Seon Ho and Shin Min Ah’s chemistry, but we have a mixed response to the overall pacing. Yumi’s Cells - Love the animation, we …
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Quick Bites - Sisters Over Misters (Workplace Edition)
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In this short snippet - an extension of our episode ‘Sisters over Misters’ (Season 2, Episode 5) , we discuss our favourite scenes from KDramas that highlight the solidarity between women at the workplace. Instead of being bickering , competitive rivals - these scenes reflected our real life experiences where we found support, trustworthy colleague…
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TV and movies across the world do not depict 'Female Friendships' as widely as compared to 'Bromance'. Kdramas are no different. Examples of dramas focussing on female friendships are rare. We got together because of our love for Kdramas, so it was a natural progression for us to bring to our listeners some outstanding heart-warming, quirky and unl…
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In this episode, we build our ‘Dream Kdrama Family’ where we discuss our favourite mothers, grandmothers, fathers, grandfathers, aunts and laughter pills in Kdramas.Moms: Lee Jung Eun: Familiar Wife, Oh My Ghost, Mr Sunshine; Kim Hae Sook: Father is Strange, Marriage not Dating, Hotel King, Pinocchio Fathers: Yoo Jae Myung: Itaewon Class, Strong Wo…
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In this episode, we talk about the ‘Dramaverse Troupers’ - i.e. the supporting cast actors & actresses of Kdramas; those who make even the smallest of parts shine. Some of them are so excellent at their craft, that their characters have remained etched in our memories. In the first part, we discuss our favourite ensemble casts in dramas, our favour…
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In this episode, hosts Sangeetha and Poonam meet with guests Preethi and Surat to discuss why they love Lee Dong Wook (LDW) in Kdramas. Apart from his godly looks and kick-ass acting skills, his imperfect singing and dancing also gives us a lot of joy. He has acted in a wide range of dramas ranging from La Dolce Vita to Tale of the Nine-Tailed. We …
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In the first episode of Season 2, we explore iconic fashion and leading trends through KDramas Period/Historical Dramas: Mr. Sunshine, Hwarang, Sungkyunkwan Scandal Best dressed men in Hanboks: Lee MinHo (LMH): The Legend of the Blue Sea, Kim SeonHo (KSH): 100 days my Prince, Ju JiHoon & Heo JoonHo (Kingdom), Lee DongWook (LDW): Tail of the Nine Ta…
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The gals are back with another fun season discussing more themes across Kdramas. This season we dive deeper into the Kdrama world exploring fashion, supporting casts, friendship goals, zombies and many more such themes. Stay tuned as we release our episodes every fortnight starting the first week of August! Do share with us what you would like us t…
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It is Kim Seon Ho's Birthday (08May), so Sangeetha and Minal are grabbing this opportunity to fan-girl over Kim Seon Ho. Poonam tries her best to keep them in check. We discuss which characters of his struck a chord, which scenes made their heart flutter, his career in theatre before joining Kdramas, and even his fantastic sartorial sense. Career P…
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In this episode, we cover the famous clichés and tropes that are an integral part of most KDramas. Dramas and Tropes discussed in this episode Amnesia: Master’s Sun, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Shopping King Louis, 100 Days My Prince Peculiar Illnesses: a)Pinocchio Syndrome: Pinocchio, b)Face Blindness: 100 days my prince, Beauty Inside , c) Grows …
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In this episode, we take you on a mini-tour of Seoul exploring the famous locations in Kdramas. Which are the spots that feature in most Kdramas? Which restaurants and houses have become more famous after featuring in Kdramas? How do these spots add to the narrative and plots in KDramas? Locales and scenes discussed: Namsan Tower: My Lovely Samsoon…
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Norae = “Song” in Korean. In this episode we take a closer look at the music in Kdramas - Original Soundtracks and Background music that form the heartbeat of Korean Dramas. How does the music help set the narrative within Kdramas? Why does every drama have a Karaoke Bar (Noraebang) scene? Which were the dramas where music played a pivotal role to …
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Poonam shared a T-shirt quote she saw: Real men watch Kdramas but they don’t speak about them! In this episode we get them to speak and bust the myth that men don’t watch Kdramas! They also enjoy them as much as we gals do. Our guests today have vindicated this. Do men like the same things as we women in Kdramas? What got the guys hooked to Kdramas…
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There are ‘food shows’ and there are KDramas with a lot of food! Today we 4 gals discuss some of the food items that are a huge part of Kdramas and Korean culture. The scenes that made us drool over the food & drinks shown in Kdramas. The new dishes we are so eager to try when we finally make that all girls trip to South Korea! Food/Drinks, Dramas …
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Continuing from episode 4 where we focussed on the different worlds portrayed in KDramas, in today’s episode we discuss the world of Medical (Fever) and Sports (Pitch) depicted in KDramas. What aspects were shown well and what new aspects were a revelation to us? Did it give us a good insight into the workings in Korea? What professions/industries …
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We explore 6 professions/industries that are depicted in Korean Dramas. In the first part - we discuss the world of Prosecutors, Chefs, Publishers and Corporates. The Korean Dramas have mastered the art of detailing in bringing the different professions/industries to the viewer and transport the viewer into the scene. What aspects were shown well a…
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In this episode, we 4 gals speak about our Top 3 favourite Oppas from K-Dramas that we have watched What are the qualities we admire about these Oppas - The romance, the action, the emotions, the attitude, the ability to get under the skin of every character? What characters caught our eye? The tough prosecutor, the adorable conman, the harsh inves…
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In this episode, we 4 gals speak about our Top 3 favourite Divas from the K-Dramas we have watched What are the qualities that we have admired about these Divas – their attitude, their innocence, their sassiness, their bossiness? Which characters caught our eye? The stunning mermaid, the classy CEO, the kickass lawyer & martial arts expert, or the …
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In this episode, we 4 gals speak about 'How We Crash Landed on KDramas': Which was the breakout drama for each one of us that sucked us into this KDrama rabbit-hole? What caught our eye that kept us hooked? and, Why we plan to drag you listeners into the joyous world that is KDramas? Dramas mentioned in this episode that we recommend to kickstart y…
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4 gals will take you through the fascinating world of KDramas (Korean Dramas). Do you want to hear anything specific? Do you want us to talk about something you loved in KDramas? Do reach out to us at: Email: crashlandedonkdramas[@]gmail[.]com Leave us a review or rating on the podcast apps. Leave us a voice message (Link at the end of the episode …
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