Afternoona Asks

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Annyeonghaseyo!  We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Join us as we delve into the details and societal context of the dramas we all love! More great Studio Afterglow content: Love K-dramas? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight, where three romance authors explore Korean Dramas through a writer's lens. Love BTS? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Army, for "Thinky, Thirsty, Over Thirty" takes on Bangtan Life. Join our Patreon - Afternoona Delight Podcast on Patreon

  1. JAN 31

    Behind the Scenes of Tempest - with Silas and Ryan

    We are delighted to welcome Busan-based artists Silas Jennings and Ryan Estrada to the show to discuss the 2025 South Korean drama Tempest. Silas and Ryan share their experiences as extras on the show as well as other insights about being Western actors on South Korean drama productions. We also discuss the drama's target audience, its highlights, our quibbles, and whether it lived up to high expectations for its esteemed writer/director team. Join us for a fascinating look behind the scenes! Find a further introduction to Ryan Estrada from his first guest appearance here: Banned Book Club and the South Korean Culture of Protest with Ryan Estrada Find our guests on Instagram: @liquidartsnetwork @ryanestradadotcom Ryan's website: www.ryanestrada.com

    1h 41m

  2. JAN 15

    Tips for a Seoul Beauty Trip!

    We are delighted to welcome our fellow Patreon member Lorna to share her latest Seoul trip with her. Lorna went to Seoul primarily to try their skincare and beauty treatments, following months of extensive research! We are lucky that she's happy to come and discuss them on the podcast with us. She also took an MBC studio tour and tells us about that and her other experiences in Seoul. Join us for a virtual trip to Seoul this January! Show Notes Color analysis at Color Lab. Included face shape, glasses shape rec, skin tone, season, etc. $48. 8/10. A little rushed but very interesting. LeeKaja Hair Salon. $30, Consult, great shampoo, haircut, blowdry, style. 10/10.Half-day Hanaro health checkup. $475. Treated well, 15 different tests, no non-Koreans, 9/10.JW Dental teeth cleaning. $35. Just like US. Beautiful office. Moclock Scalp Treatment 5/10. Meh. More $ than SF. Paid $85Insadong Sauna & Spa. Great, local experience. 2 hr package $90. Body scrub is incredible. Very naked.Karin Clinic in Myeongdong. Did Shurink 300 shots (high intensity ultrasound device). Rushed. Smoe upselling. Lovely office. $90 7/10.Ocean Clinic in Gangham, Pico toning laser, Genesis V laser and IPL (intense pulsed light). $95. Modeling mask, next big thing. “Factory,” I guess, but nice. 9/10.Orta Clinic in Gangham. Pico toning neck, LDM (ultrasound) hydration mode, Aqua Peel, masseter botox 50 units $15. Total $120. Lovely space, efficient, good consult, no upselling. Great first-timer prices. 9/10. Repic Clinic in Gangham. 3 areas botox $35! Botox in general is around $1/unit vs $15-18 in US. Chose Korean brand, Great skin analysis. Limited in botox areas offered. 8/10. MBC Studio tour booked via Viator (also available via Klook)Hotel - Maker Hotel in Jongno

    1h 15m

  3. JAN 6

    BL 2025 Recap - Guest Hosts Takeover!

    Patreon Guest hosts take over the podcast to discuss the year in BL dramas! We welcome Nicole, Alison, Heather, and Gavin to discuss the highs and lows of BL in 2025, while asking and answering questions like what country had the best year in the world of BL? Is Heesu in Class 2 underrated? Which of us are My Stubborn stans and who is Team Khemjira? Listen and find out the answers to these questions and more in this BL recap episode of Afternoona Asks.  Show notes: BLs talked about by country: Chinese BLs: Revenged Love  ABO Desire Secrets Happened on Litchi Island To My Shore Korean BLs: Secret Relationships  Heesu in Class 2 Ball Boy Tactics Thundercloud Rainstorm My Bias is Showing Match Play Peach Trap Checkered Shirt Thailand: Khemjira My Stubborn Top Form Reset Shine Boy Next World ThamePo: You Steal My Heart The Wicked Game My Magic Prophecy  The Ex Morning The Next Prince Mystique in the Mirror  Lover Merman Me and Thee Pit Babe 2 Sangmin Dinaew My Golden Blood Goddess Bless You From Death Burnout Syndrome Taiwanese BLs: Secret lover A Perfect Match Japanese BLs School Trip: Joined A Group I’m Not Close To When It Rains, It Pours 10 Dance Love Begins in the World of If Punks Triangle 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Therapy Game Proper Way to Write Love

    2h 25m

  4. 12/31/2025

    2025 Year End Drama Review Part 2

    Join us for our annual Year End Review of Korean and other Asian dramas for 2025! As with our previous year end episodes, Sarah and Grace are joined by Afternoona Delight Patreon guests to discuss the drama year. We are delighted to be joined by Kate B and Jimmy this year. In this Part 2 episode, Jimmy and Grace discuss their faves, their misses, and the winners of their own drama awards. Hope you have fun reliving 2025 with us! Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Afternoona Delight - Our Blues Daebak Pod - I Am Not a Robot Korean History for Kdrama Viewers Part 1 Our Unwritten Seoul Spoiler alerts:Spoilers for Love Alarm at 8:10-9:20Spoilers for Dear Hongrang at 1:18:12-1:20:24

    1h 55m

  5. 12/26/2025

    2025 Year End Drama Review Part 1

    Join us for our annual Year End review of Korean and other Asian dramas for 2025! As per previous episodes, Grace and Sarah are joined by an Afternoona Delight Patreon guest to discuss their drama year. We are delighted to be joined by Kate B and Jimmy this year and in this part 1 episode, Kate B and Sarah discuss their faves, their misses and the winners of their own drama awards. Have fun reliving 2025 with us! Show NotesPodcast Episodes mentioned2024's Year End Reviews Part 1 and Part 22025 Chinese Drama review with Tea and Soju PodcastOur Unwritten Seoul Deep DiveFirst Love Deep Dive Kate B's Instagram @mixedcheesehoagie_

    1h 49m

  6. 12/16/2025

    2025 in Chinese Dramas review with Tea & Soju Pod

    For the third year, we are welcoming back Liliana from Tea and Soju Podcast to discuss all things Chinese dramas in 2025. This has been a great year for Chinese dramas so we are discussing some of our faves. Liliana also highlights some dramas we may have missed, tells us about Zhao Lusi's 2025 and what to look forward to for 2026. Show Notes:Restaurants in London:My Old Place, Liverpool St Nan Hotpot, Leicester Square Previous Podcasts mentioned:2024 Year End CDrama Review with Tea and Soju Pod Chinese Dramas 101 with Tea and Soju PodFirst Frost Deep Dive Prisoner of Beauty Deep Dive History of WuxiaNirvana in Fire meme Chinese Dramas mentioned:Meet Yourself (Li Xian)Will Love in Spring (Li Xian)First FrostPrisoner of BeautyMobiusLove's AmbitionLove in the Clouds Such a Good Love  Twelve Letters  A Dream Within a Dream Scarlet Heart  Reborn  Popular Dramas in China  Legend of Zhanghai This Thriving Land In The Name of Justice Moonlight Mystique Coroners Diary Dramas for 2026 Love Beyond the GraveMo LiUnveil JadewindZhu YuHow Dare YouSocial media links for Tea and Soju Tea and Soju Podcast on Instagram and Linktree for all platforms

    1h 48m

  7. 12/01/2025

    Our Unwritten Seoul - Deep Dive

    Sarah and Grace are back together to discuss our mutual favorite 2025 K-drama to date, the slice of life rom-com Our Unwritten Seoul. If you have not seen this drama yet, join us as we discuss the meaningful themes, thoughtful details, and story-telling devices that made this drama so relatable and impactful, in the spoiler-free section. And if you've watched, relive the drama with us as we heap praise on the incredible acting performances delivered by the stellar ensemble cast, get misty-eyed while sharing our favorite moving scenes, and squee over the adorkable romances.  K-Drama Comps Reply 1988Our Beloved SummerOur BluesDo You Like Brahms? #kdramapodcast #kdramapodcasts #kdramas #koreandrama #koreandramapodcast #korean #asiandrama #asiandramapodcast

    1h 51m

  8. 11/15/2025

    First Love - Japanese Drama Deep Dive

    Konnichiwa! Welcome to our latest episode, and our first Deep Dive for a Japanese Drama. We are discussing the 2022 Japanese drama First Love, starrring Satoh Takeru and Mitsushima Hikari and inspired by the songs by Hitada Ukaru. We are delighted to welcome Amy, from our sister podcast Afternoona Delight as well as fellow Patreon Gavin on to the show to disucss all the things we loved about this drama - and we really loved this drama! If you haven't yet seen this, join us for the first section of our podcast when we discuss it spoiler-free to see if it might be for you. Or if you've already watched join us to chat the drama feels, whose performances we loved, spaghetti naporitan and roundabouts! Show NotesTo check out Gavin's previous podcasts with us:A Costuming Conversation with Gavin Dietz Sungkyungkwan Scandal - A Confucian Deep Dive KDrama 2024 so far - A Catchup with guests

    1h 39m
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Annyeonghaseyo!  We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Join us as we delve into the details and societal context of the dramas we all love! More great Studio Afterglow content: Love K-dramas? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight, where three romance authors explore Korean Dramas through a writer's lens. Love BTS? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Army, for "Thinky, Thirsty, Over Thirty" takes on Bangtan Life. Join our Patreon - Afternoona Delight Podcast on Patreon

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  • Creator
    StudioAfterGlo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Studio Afterglo

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