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- 131 | Queen of Tears was… BAD…
Not clickbait, sorry 🥲 The most buzz worthy show with the highest ratings ever from tvN is over… FINALLY. How did everything go wrong for a drama with a stellar cast, excellent PDs, and a writer famous for her iconic works? Short answer: bad writing is bad writing, and not even the best leads could save this.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(3:18) (too much) Plot and (too many) Characters
(11:01) For Hong Hae-in Lovers Only
(20:24) Writer PJE was never THAT good
(26:17) Final Thoughts
29 min - 130 | Q1 Recap + Transit Love/EXchange 3
Dramabuds is back to talk about her (very) unproductive Kdrama year so far + the third season of TRANSIT LOVE/EXCHANGE, the Korean dating show that’s been driving her crazy for months. How did the new PD team switch things up, and does Season 3 live up to the iconic Season 2 cast and stories? 🍿
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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EPISODES MENTIONED:
- Transit Love 2 https://spoti.fi/410F3IT
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(2:23) Q1 Recap
(6:11) Transit Love 3 Thoughts
(14:52) S2 or S3: Which is Better?
(19:26) Final Thoughts
22 min - 129 | 2023 Year-end Awards!Goodbye 2023, hello 2024! Our last episode on 2023 dramas is our annual awards for the best performances, best directing and music, funniest, saddest, most disappointing, and our overall rankings for the year 🏆Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkpDiscord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3Email: [email protected]🌺EPISODES MENTIONED:My Dearest https://spoti.fi/44IQAx4, https://spoti.fi/46pLKXsThe Guest https://spoti.fi/499ao03Castaway Diva https://spoti.fi/47gkAm9, https://spoti.fi/48yXhnNCall It Love https://spoti.fi/3L9qywCDaily Dose of Sunshine https://spoti.fi/3SxfEouOne Spring Night https://spoti.fi/43Tw3ppTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(2:32) Best Actor(6:02) Best Actress(8:52) Best Supporting Actor & Actress(10:58) Best Squad(12:45) Best Chemistry & Couple(15:33) Best OST & Best Score(17:41) Best Director(19:15) Funniest Drama, Most Tears, Most Disappointing(22:29) Top 15(23:50) Top 10(25:18) Top 5(29:16) All-time Favorite Kdramas(32:50) Final Thoughts36 min
- 128 | Fourth Quarter Recap: Daily Dose of Sunshine, My Dearest, Soundtrack #2, Death’s Game, etc. + Kpop Talk: EXO, RIIZE
Before we say goodbye to 2023, Francine recaps the dramas she watched from October to December, with her final thoughts on the dramas she shared her first impressions on. Bonus segment, only on today's episode: she dives into her 10-year love for EXO’s discography and her new Kpop obsession, RIIZE 🧡
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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EPISODES MENTIONED:
The Guest https://spoti.fi/499ao03Save Me https://bit.ly/3FKU9sxDaily Dose of Sunshine https://spoti.fi/3SxfEouMy Dearest Rant https://spoti.fi/44IQAx4My Dearest Midpoint Recap https://spoti.fi/46pLKXsCastaway Diva https://spoti.fi/47gkAm9Lightning Round https://spoti.fi/3TochRiTIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(1:40) Finished Ongoing: Daily Dose of Sunshine, My Dearest
(8:09) Finished Ongoing: Love Attack, Castaway Diva, Soundtrack #2
(13:30) Dropped + Currently Watching: Death’s Game, Hot Stove League
(19:31) Kpop Talk: EXO Renaissance + Discography Ranking
(29:02) Kpop Talk: RIIZE Rabbit Hole, the Seunghan Situation
(37:49) Kpop Talk: Seunghan-Sohee Bias Line
(46:17) Final Thoughts
49 min - 127 | Lightning Round: Soundtrack #2, Maestra, Welcome to Samdal-ri, My Demon (First Impressions)
To build her currently watching list up again, Francine tries 4 ongoing dramas and shares her very quick thoughts on the first two episodes of Soundtrack #2, Maestra: Strings of Truth, Welcome to Samdal-ri, and My Demon!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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EPISODES MENTIONED:
Love Triangles https://spoti.fi/4a4wXUfTIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(1:24) Soundtrack #2
(4:30) Maestra: Strings of Truth
(8:32) Welcome to Samdal-ri
(15:16) My Demon
(18:54) Final Thoughts
21 min - 126 | Love Triangles & Second Lead Syndrome (Chill & Chat)
Dramabuds is back with a quick episode about love triangles (in the year 2023?!?!?), how Francine never falls for second lead syndrome, and her thoughts on Castaway Diva and other dramas with famous love triangles.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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EPISODES MENTIONED:
Castaway Diva First Impressions https://spoti.fi/47gkAm9TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(2:23) Prolonging the Inevitable
(3:47) Love Triangles that Worked
(7:42) Second Leads = Glorified Supporting Character
(9:22) Trust the Billing
(12:48) Castaway Diva Final Thoughts
(16:42) Final Thoughts
18 min - 125 | Happy 3rd Anniversary! / Castaway Diva (First Impressions)
We’re celebrating our 3rd anniversary by sharing our first impressions on CASTAWAY DIVA: writer Park Hye-ryun’s newest drama starring Park Eun-bin 💚 Enjoy this full circle moment of talking about old favorites (and old enemies) on the podcast!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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EPISODES MENTIONED:
Musical Episode https://spoti.fi/3WmC0cbIDOL: The Coup Review https://spoti.fi/47q6PkMWriter Park Hye-ryun Dramas https://spoti.fi/49tSSDYTIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(3:11) The Good: Pilot, Emotional Core
(7:14) The Good: Potential Brainrot Ship, Ran-joo, Ki-ho
(10:49) The Bad
(13:58) The Park Hye-Ryun Redemption Drama?: Stakes + Unlikable Female Lead
(21:03) Love Triangle? + The Verdict
(25:33) Final Thoughts
28 min - 124 | Daily Dose of Sunshine (First Impressions)
Today, we share our first impressions on DAILY DOSE OF SUNSHINE: a gem of a drama that does its best to educate about mental illnesses while still being hopeful and heartwarming ☀️
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(2:07) Portrayal of Mental Illnesses
(9:52) Instantly Lovable Characters
(15:08) Final Thoughts
17 min - 123 | Save Me (Reviews, Recaps, and Rants)
For our second Super Special Spooky Episode, we review SAVE ME: a creepy psychological thriller Kdrama about a cult in a countryside town.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkp
Discord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3
Email: [email protected]
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EPISODES MENTIONED:
Horror episode: The Guest https://spoti.fi/499ao03TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(1:51) Plot and Characters
(8:21) Villains > Protagonists
(13:46) Creepy Factor: Why do people fall for cults?
(20:47) Final Thoughts
25 min - 122 | Silly Little Romcoms (Chill & Chat)We love our silly little romcoms, but not everyone means well when they say it. Today, Francine unpacks the phrase and some of the common issues she’s had with recent romantic comedies in Kdramas.Twitter: https://twitter.com/dramabuds_tkpDiscord: https://discord.gg/44gGwrSeN3Email: [email protected]🌺EPISODES MENTIONED:Third Quarter Recap https://spoti.fi/46Z8ugDCrash Course in Romance First Impressions https://spoti.fi/3jpVttCBusiness Proposal Review https://spoti.fi/3vxvAK9TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(3:20) Silly Little Romcom (affectionately) vs. (condescendingly)(7:10) “It’s just a silly lil romcom” ≠ Can’t Be Criticized(10:12) The MM in RoMcoM Stands for Murder Mystery(12:51) “Unnecessary” Conflict vs. Just Fun & Vibes(16:38) Romcoms I Liked(19:55) Final Thoughts23 min
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Join Francine as she turns a constructive and critical eye on the shows she's watched. Welcome to Dramabuds, a podcast for all the reviews, recaps, and rants on your favorite Kdramas.