Afternoona Asks

Welcome back to Part 3 of our monster episode of Pursuit of Jade - we've never done a two-part Deep Dive on a drama before, let alone three! Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Cynthia and Saraiah to discuss the 2026 smash hit Chinese Drama Pursuit of Jade that has taken the Asian drama world by storm. Starring Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei, this historical drama delivers all the feels, swoons and romance that has swept the Patreon away. If you've yet to watch this drama, this episode will give a non-spoiler intro to the drama. Otherwise if you've seen and want to get into all the details, we do that too!

This Part 3 answers questions and discusses cultural and language questions raised by the drama. Part 1 contains an introduction to our guest hosts Cynthia and Saraiah as we get to know them and their drama tastes. Part 2 covers the deep dive of the drama itself.

We hope you enjoy our 3-part podcast!

Show Notes
Deleted Scene

Pursuit of Jade - backstory explainer Reddit thread

Welcome back to Part 2 of our monster episode of Pursuit of Jade - we've never done a two-part Deep Dive on a drama before, let alone three! Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Cynthia and Saraiah to discuss the 2026 smash hit Chinese Drama Pursuit of Jade that has taken the Asian drama world by storm. Starring Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei, this historical drama delivers all the feels, swoons and romance that has swept the Patreon away. If you've yet to watch this drama, this episode will give a non-spoiler intro to the drama. Otherwise if you've seen and want to get into all the details, we do that too!

This Part 2 episode will cover the deep dive on the drama itself - for an introduction to our guest hosts Cynthia and Saraiah, check out Part 1 as we get to know them and their drama tastes. Part 3 answers questions and discusses cultural and language questions raised by the drama.

We hope you enjoy our 3-part podcast!

Show Notes
The obligatory Fast Cars and Superstars Zhang Ling He Catwalk

The meme of same music set to Pursuit of Jade scene

Welcome to our monster episode of Pursuit of Jade - we've never done a two-part Deep Dive on a drama before, let alone three! Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Cynthia and Saraiah to discuss the 2026 smash hit Chinese Drama Pursuit of Jade that has taken the Asian drama world by storm. Starring Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei, this historical drama delivers all the feels, swoons and romance that has swept the Patreon away. If you've yet to watch this drama, this episode will give a non-spoiler intro to the drama. Otherwise if you've seen and want to get into all the details, we do that too!

This first episode is an introduction to Cynthia and Saraiah as we get to know them and their drama tastes. Part 2 will cover the deep dive on the drama itself and Part 3 answers questions and discusses cultural and language questions raised by the drama.

We hope you enjoy our 3-part podcast!

Show Notes:

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Vincenzo Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight Episode 205

Prisoner of Beauty Deep Dive - Afternoona Asks Episode 57

Love Like The Galaxy Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight 245

We've just finished the first quarter in Asian dramas - join us to discuss the winners and the duds of the quarter so far. Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Yarrow and Zoe to chat through our favourite dramas, performances and the ones we dropped. See if you agree with our takes or perhaps find new dramas you wish to start.

Show Notes
Hometown Cha Cha Cha Deep Dive (Sarah's first podcast! With Afternoona Delight) - Episode 45

Liberation Notes Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight - Episode 175

Love Next Door Deep Dive - Afternoona Asks - Episode 43

I am Not a Robot Deep Dive - Daebak Podcast - Episode 99

Twinkling Watermelon Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight - Episode 194

Singles Inferno Season 5 - Afternoona Delight - Episode 296

Queen In Hyun's Man Deep Dive - Daebak Podcast - Episode 103

Sarah and Grace got together in late 2025 to discuss the 2023 C-drama Meet Yourself and are excited to finally share the episode now. If you have not seen this drama yet, join us as we discuss what made this slice-of-life + slow-burn romance drama such a healing and impactful watch, in the spoiler-free section. And if you've watched, come relive favorite moments and storylines of the drama with us. As always, we discuss some language and culture questions too!

#cdrama #cdramalovers #cdramapodcast #chinesedrama #chinesedramas #cdramareview #asiandrama #asiandramapodcast

We are back! Sarah & Grace are joined once again by Lisa for a deep dive on the Korean Cookery Reality TV show that we love - Culinary Class Wars. The Netflix show returned for a second season late 2025 so we just had to get the gang back together to break down the drama and relive the dishes. If you've not watched the programme, we have a short spoiler free section to tell you all about it before heading to the spoiler section to discuss the competition and highlight our faves and compare it to Season 1. 

Show Notes
Culinary Class Wars Season 1 Deep Dive with Lisa

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culinary-class-wars-cooking-the-stories-of-our-lives/id1698849342?i=1000712395641

Joint Security Area Deep Dive with Lisa (and her intro)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jsa-and-korean-american-experiences-of-hallyu/id1698849342?i=1000671258111

Lisa's BTS Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ARMYAuntie777

Grace and Sarah are back to discuss another type of K-Content they both love - Korean Reality TV shows! This time it's the turn of the Physical series and they are delighted to be joined by sister podcast Afternoona Delight co-host Megan (and also fellow fan) to discuss. The trio cover both the series of Physical 100 but do an in-depth discussion to the 2025 released version, Physical Asia which was a big hit for Netflix.

We have a spoiler-free section where we discuss the Physical series as a whole, how they find Korean Reality TV differs from Western shows of this type, what appeals and who might enjoy this show - so if you've not watched but have been tempted check out the first part of this podcast.

If you've seen and are ready for our takes on who were the best teams and participants - and who were the ones we didn't love so much - join us for the whole podcast to dissect the fun and games that were Physical Asia. We also go into what we want to see in future seasons of this franchise.

For fans of Singles Inferno, check out the Afternoona Delight podcast on Season Five

Each year we survey the Afternoona Delight Patreon for their views on dramas - so join us to check out the 2025 results! Our Patreon have fantastic taste, watch widely and have plenty to say, so tune in to find out who were our fave characters, the best performances and what they want to wag their finger at in dramaland.

Sarah is joined by fellow patreon Erin as Grace couldn't make this record to run through the results and give us her take too. We hope you all enjoy the run down and find some recommendations that you didn't catch in 2025.

Show Notes:
Erin's previous podcasts:
Erin's Review 2023 (with her 5 get to know you dramas)
KDramas 2024 so far
First Quarter review 2025

Patreon Survey Results 2024

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

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 $85
• Insadong 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