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Join Megan and Lia for a candid conversation about weight, appearance, and how K-dramas have shaped the way they think about both. They come at it with curiosity, not judgment, but these topics can be hard to hear, so please be gentle with yourself as you listen. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's that Uncensored time of the month, friends. While Lia is sadly off dealing with her MBPS--or MIPS, as we like to say--Amy and Megan are holding down the fort along with some Patreon help. Join us today as we answer burning questions like, "Do we want gratuitous butts in K-Dramas?" and "To makjang or not to makjong?" and "Would or could we ever write a romance in the Kishotenketsu four-part structure?" And send your thoughts and good vibes to Lia's laptop. We hope she's gotten over her virus and can return to business as usual! Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today we review No Other Choice, a Park Chan-Wook (Old Boy) directed dark comedy movie about a fired paper company employee played by Lee Byung Hun. It's weird. It's creepy. Do we recommend it? Listen to find out! Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession.  Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Your noonas will be continuing to watch the C-Drama, Pursuit of Jade, for the next several days/weeks/months, but we are VERY much looking forward to K-Dramas dropping in September. Join us for a Smash or Pass episode where we review dramas dropping this week and whether or not we're adding them to our list. But first, we kick things off by exploring the endless sea of quintuple stacked screen snips on Lia's desktop. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession.  Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

405 years ago Lia, Megan and Amy decided to watch My Royal Nemesis. Only one of us completed the homework. Was it Amy? Nope. Was it Megan? Nah. And it was so long ago Lia is genuinely a little muddled on all the souls with their backpacks in the conclusion. Our verdict was not bad, not good. But that opening episode? Chef's kiss...so long as it isn't a bowl of poison. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We heard you! We have received so many DMs and messages asking us to watch Pursuit of Jade, and we finally did it! Your noonas watched episode one of the Cdrama that had everyone talking this year and... spoiler: We loved it. Listen to us chat about why it snagged our attention and some theories on what's to come! Book recs:The Knight and the Moth by Rachel GilligThe Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For the first time since 2023, all three noonas were in the same place at the same time! We converged on Chicago for BTS and made the most of our short time together, including snuggling up in Amy's bed to record this episode. You're welcome, video viewers! For this self-indulgent episode, we took the opportunity to reintroduce ourselves as the hosts we are now compared to the timid, newbie podcasters we were five plus years ago. Today we share things we never would have shared--like our underwear packing habits and how Bigfoot was an integral figure in our early author lives--on that first, VERY scripted episode. So snuggle up, listeners, and hop in bed with us for Afternoonas Unwrapped! Want to cringe listen to our first episode when we didn't know how to have a conversation? You can find it on Apple HEREYou can find it on YouTube HERE Read An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton! Want to see Lower Wacker, where Megan should NOT have been walking? Head HERE Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. Check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE...YET? Still, no, but if it's K-Drama woes that ail you, we have the remedy with Dr. Noonas Prescription Service. This is the Part 2 of us asking listeners to write in with their drama related ailments so we could prescribe the perfect medicine. Whether it's a light and fluffy romcom you can watch with the kiddos or a thoughtful drama to help you through hard times, the doctors are at your service. And if you're bummed you missed out on getting your prescription filled, have no fear! The doctors will be back with future segments. All you have to do is fill out THIS FORM to let us know what you need! If you're interested in the new Supernatural workout app (not sponsored), you can find more information HERE. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast* Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this week's Uncensored, we chat about Megan's first BTS concert experience, check in with how our top 25 dramas are looking, and discuss if Kdramas are still making us swoon. Also... how's Janus?  Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're back with more Better Late Than Single! This week, we're discussing season 2's reunion show, Better Late Than Single: After Service. There's a lot we liked about this six episode special, especially the nice, bite-sized episode length (30 minutes!). But do we still have suggestions on how to make things more helpful and meaningful to our eternal singles? Absolutely. We're here, Netflix! Bring us in for season 3! Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Better Late Than Single is back for a second season, and your noonas are back to see if producers heard our pleas after watching Season 1. Spoiler--they heard some, but not all. So hop on board as we sail back into the lives of this year's eternal singles to see if they find love or--at the very least--find the confidence needed to continue the search once the show comes to an end. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's only Lia in the studio tonight...and is it going to be debauchery, and fingers in mouths, and no "Amy Button" in sight? Ha! No! It's all melancholic reflections and enough confessionals to rival any 90's era album. While K-Dramas started as an escape, Lia shares how they quickly became a mirror, reflecting self (good and uncomfortable). From My Mister and the stillness it asked for before she was ready to give it, to Her Private Life and the ache of wanting to be met in joy, to why does she return to one specific drama for comfort — she reflects on love, homesickness, family, and the parts of herself she'd rather not admit she recognizes. Because that's the strange gift that can often happen with a good story: you think you are  watching them. Turns out, the whole time, you were watching yourself. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some Kdramas have haunting melodies, some have upbeat vibes, and others... well... they have squelching. AfterNoona Megan introduces a new bombshell to the podcast: The Squelch Meter. Violent kdramas have lots of squelching, and Megan is here to give a rating system to all the knife fights, underground boxing matches, and tentacled monsters. Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode might be the most uncensored to ever uncensored. We hope you enjoy us fangirling over Kelsey Pfendler's solo, record-breaking row from California to Hawaii, our anticipation of upcoming dramas, and  an unexpected discussion about...burial at sea? You never know what you're gonna get when the noonas just let 'er rip! Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sometimes, our social media algorithm knows what it's doing, and delivers us classic Kdrama scenes. So these are the scenes we never skip when they show up on our feeds--ones that make us cry, get our blood pumping, or make us cringe with second-hand embarrassment. CLOY Border Scene: https://youtu.be/qiHfMceiKg8?si=85rPJLWWs7SEPhfu Scenes That Make Us Cry Goblin Rooftop: https://youtu.be/5JteB30DAN4?si=BK65sIk5TZBt04Re Eun Tak Remembering Kim Shin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI7dByRuw5k Eun Tak Going Up the Stairs: https://youtube.com/shorts/mtgoQvhFQv8?si=PUyUT3_faCfHXCRm I Am Not A Robot Reset Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSCT9tkpB14 My Dearest auction scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW5XKIq_P64 Scenes That Make Us Laugh Condom Shower: https://youtube.com/shorts/V1eV67YPr4Y?si=Y9B4pyrduqExi8Ln Dokkaebi Underwear Song: https://youtu.be/UZ72CNde3h4?si=X6O0093qx6rsspoP Death of Sebastian and Elizabeth (fish) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8awuJTBNZAc Samantha and Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KpE_IhZ1aE Action Scenes That Never Get Old Lee Gon on Horse: https://youtu.be/yaZkYUUVZG4?si=lljxHs_MEEhuzSwN Captain Ri Motorcycle Scene: https://vimeo.com/381918963 Flaming bookbag from Study Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD3UINhqQFI K2 shower scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HexDL4OinoY Sexy Scenes that Make Our Hearts Race Coffee Prince Door Kiss: https://youtu.be/O4YZ8NHu0uQ?si=h1u2ES2WWeg3reEg Destined With You Cotton Candy: https://www.tiktok.com/@rowoon__tr/video/7290185127324421381 Bad and Crazy kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZbJqz9kRBI Scenes That Give Us Second-Hand Embarrassment I Am Not A Robot Disguise https://www.dramabeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Robot17-00005-copy.jpg Fight for My Way aegyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFu3Hufti5E Badass Scenes Jang Uk emerging from the funeral pyre: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LilRRk1xDZ4OdWqrN-U_un4Bu5h3oI0/view?usp=sharing Ballerina action scene with a can of pineapples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D32dnh6lF1M Honorable Mention Scenes We Will Never Forget End of Train to Busan: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYSBfIOsW27/ Gyeongseong Creature monster mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gUS_SU9L2k Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast* Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★