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Time to flip open that Samsung phone, pull on the latest fashionable winter jacket and develop an appetite for Subway sandwiches, because this is the episode to put yourself in a KDrama protagonist's shoes! Have you ever disagreed with a OTP breakup and wished they'd made a different decision? If you have, now is the perfect time to join Zim, Yam and special guest BN to dissect drama romances and what they would do if faced with the same dilemmas.

Stop for a coffee and cake break and join Zim & Yam for a quick debate on their new bonus episodes; Tag Series. Forget the broad labels of 'romance', 'comedy' and 'thriller' and let's dig deeper at the plot devices and character dynamics that truly draw us in as viewers! Throw a male and a female into one house and indulge in the hijinks that follow; that's the long and the short definition of cohabitation in Korean dramas! From complete strangers discovering their one true love in their serendipitous roommate situation to old friends exploring each other in whole new ways, let's discuss how cohabitation spices up any romance drama ;)

Hold onto the sides and throw away all of those expectations as the world of Kdrama begins to rock the boat. The decade of the 2020s has seen an influx of dramas that push the boundaries of Kdrama standards and stereotypes. Zim & Yam explore these cutting edge dramas that tackle topics like homosexuality, mental disorders and dark social commentary. How quickly can you recognise a drama from a description of its storyline? Join in on the Synopsis Game and show Zim how it’s done ;)

Stop for a coffee and cake break and join Zim & Yam for a quick debate on their new bonus episodes; Tag Series. Forget the broad labels of 'romance', 'comedy' and 'thriller' and let's dig deeper at the plot devices and character dynamics that truly draw us in as viewers! Who opened the flood gates?! Zim and Yam discuss the masochistic nature of watching heart-wrenchingly sad romances in dramas and what line to draw when it comes to torturing our poor sensitive hearts…

When you're feeling low and need a familiar pick me up, guilty pleasures are often the comfort blanket we need. So from cheesy dramas, sensual songs and scripted reality shows, what are your favourite guilty pleasures?  After a long hiatus, IF IT WERE I IS BACK! If the love of your life was involved in a hit & run, would you take the fall for them? Or what if your childhood crush no longer recognised you, would you fight to keep them by your side? Find out how Zim & Yam would tackle these dilemmas!

What better way to celebrate the joys of Korean entertainment with fellow K-pop fans than a good old drinking game? Join in on this episode’s card game which challenges Zim & Yam to trivia questions and even some saucy spill-or-drink interrogations… ;) Follow the link below for the card game played in this ep! —> https://aznflush.com

Stop for a coffee and cake break and join Zim & Yam for a quick debate on their new bonus episodes; Tag Series. Forget the broad labels of 'romance', 'comedy' and 'thriller' and let's dig deeper at the plot devices and character dynamics that truly draw us in as viewers!  It's girl crush time! When the male leads get all the spotlight in dramas, what's more refreshing than a kickass female to break that workplace glass ceiling or show the cowering beta male how it's done? ;) Find out which Kdrama queens Zim & Yam crown for dominating with their badassery!

The year of 2020 was one to behold…for all the wrong reasons. As a collective, all of us have stories surrounding these unprecedented times, but enough talk of the dreaded virus! Let’s discuss the important things; which dramas rescued us from the Quarantine Blues or which songs made us realise our own homes are the clubbing venues in which to get down? Explore 2020 for the last time with Zim & Yam and let’s all bid goodbye to a year we’d all rather forget…

Stop for a coffee and cake break and join Zim & Yam for a quick debate on their new bonus episodes; Tag Series. Forget the broad labels of 'romance', 'comedy' and 'thriller' and let's dig deeper at the plot devices and character dynamics that truly draw us in as viewers! This time, let’s talk about the thing Kdramas do best; forbidden romance! From classic ‘rich man, poor woman’ to romancing handsome robots, this plot device reaches all corners of Dramaland. But which forbidden romances hit the sweet spot?

Stop for a coffee and cake break and join Zim & Yam for a quick debate on their new bonus episodes; Tag Series. Forget the broad labels of 'romance', 'comedy' and 'thriller' and let's dig deeper at the plot devices and character dynamics that truly draw us in as viewers! This episode, it's all about those tried and proven effective, contract relationships. Which dramas have used them to their full potential and why are they so goddamn addictive?! 

Crack open a drink and join us for a round of this classic drinking game! But of course, Zim & Yam aren’t interested in anyone’s sexual episodes but about our Kdrama watching habits. Have you ever copied a drama character’s exact fashion style? Have you ever rage quit a drama that was endlessly frustrating? Or have you been creeped out by a plot line or character relationship? Check out Zim & Yam’s answers to these questions and see how many you have to take a drink on ;)

Let’s put aside the dazzling drama leads and eccentric, mind-gripping Kdrama plot lines for something a bit more realistic… Korean variety shows! Although they may be based in the real world, variety shows are no less interesting in their premise and cast. But what truly makes them stand out against Western entertainment shows for Zim & Yam? From fake celebrity marriages to heart-pumping chases in empty shopping malls, Korean variety shows are one of the most innovative entertainment outlets and we surely can’t get enough! For our game segment, shake off those dusty brain cells and test your knowledge on a speed quiz! Be quick and see if you can beat Zim & Yam's score!