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Why Writer Moon Ji-won Writes Autistic Characters

20 min

Why Writer Moon Ji-won Writes Autistic Characters

The writer and director of Strange Lawyer Woo Young-woo talked candidly about the various discourses surrounding the drama.

I'm Watching IN THE SOOP: FRIENDCATION, and You Should Too

Saya

7 min

I'm Watching IN THE SOOP: FRIENDCATION, and You Should Too

This show is so funny but also gentle. At times it's quiet, pure quiet, and at others, it's boisterous in the way only young men...

Diversity in Dramaland: K-dramas and Racial Stereotypes

Saya

15 min

Diversity in Dramaland: K-dramas and Racial Stereotypes

Backstreet Rookie In many ways, I think the less time spent talking about SBS’s Backstreet Rookie, the better, but unfortunately, we need...

122. 2021 in Dramaland: Year End Yak Part 2 (The Goguma Awards)

Dramas Over Flowers

Jan 10, 2022
4 min

The Long Yak

122. 2021 in Dramaland: Year End Yak Part 2 (The Goguma Awards)

Welcome, welcome to Part 2 of our year-end celebration gala! With no less than 28 different awards, this not so much a Yak as it is a Mammoth Marathon, as we try to conquer the highs and lows of K-Dramaland 2021 in a mere two hours. Listen now! TIMESTAMPS 00:01:06 – The Most Hallyutastic 00:09:37 – The Biggest Ideas, Bestestly Done 00:20:53 – The Title Most Lost in Translation 00:24:40 – Best Use of Covid 00:29:20 – Best Use of Music/Sound 00:38:13 – The Drama That Was Worth

121. 2021 in Dramaland: Year End Yak Part 1 (Trends)

Dramas Over Flowers

Jan 4, 2022
1 min

The Long Yak

121. 2021 in Dramaland: Year End Yak Part 1 (Trends)

Welcome to Part 1 of our Year End Yak. In this episode, we discuss the stories, trends, controversies, and fall out from dramaland in 2021. And when Saya, Anisa, and Paroma are done, our listeners and guests chime in with their insightful commentary on the year that passed. TIMESTAMPS: 05:00 – Shorter Streaming Dramas 10:17 – Getting Netflix to Pay For Data Consumption 14:13 – Bullying Scandals 16:21 – Snowdrop Controversy 21:01 – Work-life Focused Dramas 23:54 – Vigilantism

115. What’s Up in Dramaland – The Kim Seon-ho Saga | November Premieres

Dramas Over Flowers

Nov 17, 2021
2 min

What's Up in Dramaland?

115. What’s Up in Dramaland – The Kim Seon-ho Saga | November Premieres

November brings a lot of new dramas to sample. Apple TV+ releases Dr Brain and Netflix brings you another short, hellish series by the director of Train to Busan – Hellbound. We also talk about the conversation around Kim Seon-ho in the last month and our personal belief that it should never have been a public discourse. LINKS: Wish Anisa luck on her job as a podcast producer @anisakhalifa_ Listen to Anisa on US national radio representing DOF! TIMESTAMPS: 00:05:08 Kim Seon-h

112. The Wild Yak – The King’s Affection Episode 1 & 2

Dramas Over Flowers

Oct 20, 2021
1 min

The Wild Yak

112. The Wild Yak – The King’s Affection Episode 1 & 2

We review the first week of The King’s Affection, our strong reactions to the childhood story of our protagonists, our resentment over deaths that we knew were coming but wish didn’t happen, and our anticipation of the grown by characters carrying the story forward! Watch Paroma’s video essay on 3 ways The King’s Affection subverts gender bender tropes! Other podcast episodes you’ll enjoy: Episode 111: Where we talk about the casting and plot before the drama released! Episod

109. The Wild Yak – Squid Game: Episodes 1-3

Dramas Over Flowers

Oct 7, 2021
1 min

The Wild Yak

109. The Wild Yak – Squid Game: Episodes 1-3

Squid Game really took over the world, huh? We talk the whys and wherefores of it becoming the biggest show ever in next week’s What’s Up in Dramaland, but for now, have Saya and Anisa’s spoilery thoughts on Episodes 1-3. Let us know what you thought of this bonkers, brilliant setup to the deadly game. Our Beloved Patrons: egads, Steven, Lia W., Hades, Gracefulegg, Divina, Saoirse10, MCG, Humbledaisy, Eunice Choi, Jojo, Rue, k8ekol, mindy, Liliana, Edyth, Marcia, unatuna, Dr.

At a Distance, Spring is Green: A Character Study of Yeo Joon

Dramas Over Flowers

Jul 28, 2021
5 min

There's Something About Dramas

At a Distance, Spring is Green: A Character Study of Yeo Joon

by Yoldine Seventeen minutes into the first episode, I knew that I would not like Yeo Joon. Here is what I knew: my dislike for him was a firm thing, and by episode’s end, it was still there. By Episode 2, the dislike had sprung roots. Its branches finding purchase in my discomfort with his desperation to be liked. Yeo Joon (Park Ji-hoon) lacked sincerity; he reeked of falseness. He was a walking red flag. For every individual that fell for his imitation of a smile, my warine

96. Interview With Kfangurl of The Fangirl Verdict

Dramas Over Flowers

Jun 11, 2021
1 min

Special Episodes

96. Interview With Kfangurl of The Fangirl Verdict

This episode is part of a special series where we interview well known names from the K-drama fandom, so we can get an understanding of the unique struggles and joys of being a fan-creator. Today’s guest is the prolific writer and drama reviewer, ‘kfangurl’ of The Fangirl Verdict blog. Find her excellent writing and recommendations here: thefangirlverdict.com TIME STAMPS: 00:02:16 How kfangurl started watching K-Dramas 00:10:39 How dramas comfort and support us 00:21:20 How k