Dramas with a Side of Kimchi

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By: The Fangirls

Join The Fangirls -- Kmuse, Kdrama Jen, Drama Geek, Clkytta, and Karie the Maknae -- as they discuss currently airing Korean and other Asian dramas, play games to pick the next best drama to watch, and have fun together. Every kdrama fan is welcome to the Fangirl Party! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Winter 2026 What We Are Watching
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#40
Today at 7:53 AM

Looking for your next K-drama or C-drama obsession? We’re sharing what we're watching, which shows have us hooked, and what’s keeping our attention as fall fades and winter settles in. Tune in and find your next drama binge!

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November Patreon PSA: Love in Disguise First Impressions
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#39
11/04/2026

Join us on Patreon as we dive into our first impressions of the new Kdrama Love in Disguise! Come along as we share our initial thoughts, favorite moments, and all the random observations as we discover whether this drama is worth adding to your watchlist. Don't miss the fun!

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Throwback Episode - The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
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#38
10/27/2026

This week, we’re throwing it back to The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call to get ready for Season 2! Join The Fangirls as they dive into this high-energy medical K-drama and explore what made it so irresistible that Kmuse broke her “no medical dramas” rule. (Originally aired on Feb 19th, 2025)


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A Fangirl Podcap: Four Hands Two Sonatas (Ep 5-12)
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#37
10/21/2026

Join Kdrama Jen & Drama Geek as they share their thoughts on the finale episodes of Four Hands, Two Sonatas. Did this emotional musical drama stick the landing? Tune in to hear their final verdict!


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Kdrama First Impression: Dive Into You
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#36
10/14/2026

Time travel and soul swapping make for a wild ride! Join Kmuse & Drama Geek as they share their favorite crazy moments and why the new Kdrama Dive Into You is worth watching.

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Cdrama First Impression: Against the Current
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#35
09/29/2026

Join Kdrama Jen & Drama Geek as they dive into the newest must watch Chinese drama, Against the Current! Find out what has them hooked and why this historical romance is making waves with C-drama fans.


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A Fangirl Podcap: Four Hands, Two Sonatas (Ep 1-4)
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#34
09/23/2026

Join Drama Geek & Kdrama Jen as they dive into Four Hands, Two Sonatas and share all the reasons this drama deserves a spot on your must watch list. From the story and characters to the moments that kept them hooked, they chat about what makes this drama so memorable and why you won’t want to miss it!


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Early Spring Review: Do I Want Those Hours Back?
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#33
09/15/2026

Come find out if The Early Spring is worth enduring all those toxic red flags for in this week’s podcast!


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Back To School Drama Recommendations
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#31
09/09/2026

Join The Fangirls as they head back to school with some of their favorite school-themed Dramas! From first loves to friendships and all the drama in between, they’re revisiting the shows that made the school setting unforgettable.


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September Patreon PSA: Flex X Cop 2 (Ep 1-6)
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#30
09/02/2026


We discuss our first impressions of the kdrama Flex X Cop Season 2.


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Upcoming Dramas Fall 2026
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#29
08/26/2026

What will we be watching this fall? Come find out, as Kmuse & The Maknae chat about all the upcoming kdramas.



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A Spooky List of Recommendations.
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#28
08/19/2026

Join Kmuse & The Maknae as they go through their favorite classic spooky dramas. Perfect for a binge watch now that we are slowly shifting seasons.


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Kdrama First Impression: Spooky In Love
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#27
08/11/2026

We are firmly in summer so it is time to discuss the latest ghost drama. Join The Fangirls as they share all their random thoughts and first impressions of the drama Spooky In Love.


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August Patreon PSA: Key to the Phoenix Heart First Impression
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08/05/2026

Join Kmuse & Drama Geek as they discuss why the Cdrama Key to the Phoenix Heart should be your next binge watch.



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Kdrama Review: The East Palace
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#26
07/29/2026

Join Kmuse and Drama Geek as they discuss this summer's latest horror Kdrama, highlighting their favorite moments, stunning cinematography, and why the show's real villains weren't the dead—they were the living.



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Kmuse & Kdrama Jen's Summer 2026 Hodgepodge Part 2
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#25
07/22/2026

Kmuse and Kdrama Jen are back with a fresh look at the latest dramas. Join them to discover which shows are absolute must watches and which are simply placeholders until something better arrives.


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The Battle of the Classic Dramas of Summer
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#24
07/15/2026

Absolute chaos breaks out on the mic this episode as we fiercely debate the ultimate summer formula—and fail miserably to agree on a winner."


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Kmuse & Kdrama Jen's Summer 2026 Hodgepodge
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#23
07/08/2026

It is the middle of summer and there are dramas being watched. Join Kmuse & Kdrama Jen as they chat what they are watching, upcoming dramas, and a trip to Korea.


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July Patreon PSA: Speed Dating a Drama Summer 2026
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#22
07/01/2026

Join The Fangirls as they once again dive into their new drama watchlist, checking out a variety of shows and giving each one's first episode a try! Which dramas will earn a second date, and which will get a speedy trip to the "no date" pile?


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Throwback Episode: The Dating Game - Hot Serial Killer Edition
Throwback Episode: The Dating Game - Hot Serial Killer Edition episode artwork
#21
06/23/2026

The word around Discord is that everyone is in a drama slump. The Fangirls are also on vacation or have a mild concussion. So, while we wait for new dramas to start, we thought it might be a good idea to spice up your watch list with some serial killer dramas from a few years ago. Please enjoy a throwback episode from season three where we play a game to find out who would make the best hot serial killer date.


Dramas covered in Podcast: Come & Hug Me, I Remember You, Girl Who Sees Smells, My...


Kdrama First Impression: The Legend of the Kitchen Soldier
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#20
06/16/2026

Join Kdrama Jen & Drama Geek as they do a first impression of The Legend of a Kitchen Solider starring Park Ji Hoon, a drama that will make your mouth water and have you cheering for the underdog.


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A Fangirl Podcap: Perfect Crown (Ep7-12)
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#19
06/10/2026

It is time to discuss villains, romance, and royalty, as The Fangirls recap the final six episodes of Perfect Crown.


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June Patreon PSA: My Royal Nemesis First Impression
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#18
06/03/2026

We discuss all our initial thoughts about the fun time travel drama My Royal Nemesis.


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Kdrama Review: The Wonderfools
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#17
05/27/2026

Join Kmuse & The Maknae as they share all their favorite moments from the newest Korean superhero drama The Wonderfools.


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Kdrama First Impression: Filing For Love
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#16
05/20/2026

Join Kdrama Jen and Drama Geek as they dive into all the sizzling moments, swoony chemistry, and standout scenes from the latest office romance kdrama, Filing for Love.



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A Fangirl Podcap: Perfect Crown (Ep1-6)
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#15
05/13/2026

Join us as we chat all our favorite moments from the new kdrama Perfect Crown (Episodes 1-6).


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Throwback Episode: Romantics Anonymous Review
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#14
04/29/2026

Enjoy our review of the Japanese drama Romantics Anonymous. Hopefully you fell for it as hard as we did. (Originally aired in Patreon November 2025)


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A Hodgepodge Kiss, Marry, Kill
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#13
04/22/2026

Its a hodgepodge of topics in this episode of Kiss Marry Kill. Thank you to all our discord members that helped pick the topics for this game.


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Kdrama First Impression: Phantom Lawyer
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#12
04/15/2026


We checked out the first four episodes of the kdrama Phantom Lawyer. Come find out if it is worth your time.


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A Fangirl Podcap: Pursuit of Jade (Ep 11-40)
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#11
04/08/2026

We were so impressed with the drama, Pursuit of Jade, that we found ourselves having to discuss the whole drama with our listeners. So join us as we examine all our favorite moments from episodes 11 through 40 (the finale).


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April Patreon : Undercover Miss Hong Review
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#10
04/01/2026


Join us as we chat about the entertaining kdrama Undercover Miss Hong.


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Giggity Giggity or Die - Cdrama Affinity Recap (Ep 1-15)
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#9
03/26/2026

Join Kmuse & Kdrama Jen as they give a very chaotic review of the Chinese drama Affinity.


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A Fangirl Podcap: Pursuit of Jade (Ep 1-10)
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#8
03/18/2026

Join Kdrama Jen & Kmuse as they begin an epic Cdrama podcap project. They chat about the first ten episodes of Pursuit of Jade, and share why this is the must watch drama of the year.


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Kdrama Review: To My Beloved Thief
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#7
03/11/2026

Kmuse & Drama Geek cozy chat about the latest body swap drama to come our way. Come find out why To My Beloved Thief is the feel good drama you need in your life right now.


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Upcoming Spring 2026 Dramas
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#6
02/25/2026

Join The Fangirls as they share all the upcoming Spring dramas and whether they will be checking them out.


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Chinese Drama First Impression: How Dare You!?
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#5
02/18/2026

We chat about the fun transmigration drama Who Are You!? in this week's first impression podcast.


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What We Are Watching: February 2026
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#4
02/11/2026

Join The Fangirls as they discuss all the new shows they are watching.


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Spring Fever First Impression
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#3
01/28/2026

Join Drama Geek & Kmuse as they discuss the new kdrama romance Spring Fever.


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Kdrama Jen & Kmuse's First Hodgepodge of 2026
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#2
01/21/2026

Let's continue the new year with a giant hodgepodge episode. Find out what we are watching and reading as well as which concerts in 2026 we are hoping to attend.


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End Of Year Awards 2025
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#1
01/14/2026

We start season 9 with a bang by reviewing all our favorite dramas and moments of 2025.


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