Grace welcomes fellow Korean American, Lisa, as a guest this episode to talk about Park Chan-wook's 2000 film Joint Security Area and compare notes on our personal experiences of Hallyu. We discuss the standing of the film as an early Hallyu success, its moving and humanizing portrayal of soldiers from both sides of the armistice line, the impact of Korea's division on the psyche of its people both at home and abroad, and the tension and longing that characterize relations between each side of the divided peninsula. We also discuss the differences in Korean language usage between North and South Korea in the language section.Find Lisa on Youtube, posting on the ARMY Auntie channel (@ARMYAuntie777), and @chibifromouterspace on Instagram.Dramas we reference during the show: Get Karl Law School Divorce Attorney Shin Hyena Extraordinary Attorney Woo Wonderful World Why Her? Dinner Mate My Dearest 25/21 CLOY Jewel in the Palace Go Back Couple Tomorrow Knight FlowerFilms we reference during the show: Secret Reunion Lone Star Memento Shiri

Grace welcomes fellow Korean American, Lisa, as a guest this episode to talk about Park Chan-wook's 2000 film Joint Security Area and compare notes on our personal experiences of Hallyu. We discuss the standing of the film as an early Hallyu success, its moving and humanizing portrayal of soldiers from both sides of the armistice line, the impact of Korea's division on the psyche of its people both at home and abroad, and the tension and longing that characterize relations between each side of the divided peninsula. We also discuss the differences in Korean language usage between North and South Korea in the language section. Find Lisa on Youtube, posting on the ARMY Auntie channel (@ARMYAuntie777), and @chibifromouterspace on Instagram. Dramas we reference during the show: Get Karl Law School Divorce Attorney Shin Hyena Extraordinary Attorney Woo Wonderful World Why Her? Dinner Mate My Dearest 25/21 CLOY Jewel in the Palace Go Back Couple Tomorrow Knight Flower Films we reference during the show: Secret Reunion Lone Star Memento Shiri

JSA and Korean American Experiences of Hallyu

Annyeonghaseyo!  We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge.

We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US.

Afternoona Asks ND: 
Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - Sarah, J and Fran. 
J is Canadian bringing up her ND family in Australia and is late diagnosed autistic.
Fran hails from Germany and is ADHD/Autistic. 
Sarah is a British Chinese and part of a mixed NT/ND family.
We're here for straight talk, standing up for representation, breaking down stereotypes and challenging ableist perceptions. 
If you've want to explore the Autistic and/or ADHD experience via Korean and other Asian dramas you've come to the right place. 
We're here to discuss all kinds of neurodivergencies with a dose of scientific research and our own lived experience sprinkled on top. 

Join us as we delve into the details and societal context of the dramas we all love!

More great Studio Afterglow content: 

Love K-dramas? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight, where three romance authors explore Korean Dramas through a writer's lens.

Love BTS? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Army, for "Thinky, Thirsty, Over Thirty" takes on Bangtan Life.

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Annyeonghaseyo! We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge. We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US. Afternoona Asks ND: Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - Sarah, J and Fran. J is Canadian bringing up her ND family in Australia and is late diagnosed autistic. Fran hails from Germany and is ADHD/Autistic. Sarah is a British Chinese and part of a mixed NT/ND family. We're here for straight talk, standing up for representation, breaking down stereotypes and challenging ableist perceptions. If you've want to explore the Autistic and/or ADHD experience via Korean and other Asian dramas you've come to the right place. We're here to discuss all kinds of neurodivergencies with a dose of scientific research and our own lived experience sprinkled on top. Join us as we delve into the details and societal context of the dramas we all love! More great Studio Afterglow content: Love K-dramas? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight, where three romance authors explore Korean Dramas through a writer's lens. Love BTS? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Army, for "Thinky, Thirsty, Over Thirty" takes on Bangtan Life.

Annyeonghaseyo!&nbsp; We are Grace and Sarah, Asian KDrama fans who love to ask, and hopefully find answers to, all of our (and your) Asian drama questions. We cover everything, from silly topics to sensitive and serious issues that come up as we binge.

We'll also share some Korean and Chinese language tips, as well as our experiences as diaspora Asians living in the UK and US.

Afternoona Asks ND: 
Quirky, partly queer and quite late diagnosed, we are the Afternoona Asks ND (neurodivergent) squad - Sarah, J and Fran. 
J is Canadian bringing up her ND family in Australia and is late diagnosed autistic.
Fran hails from Germany and is ADHD/Autistic. 
Sarah is a British Chinese and part of a mixed NT/ND family.
We're here for straight talk, standing up for representation, breaking down stereotypes and challenging ableist perceptions. 
If you've want to explore the Autistic and/or ADHD experience via Korean and other Asian dramas you've come to the right place. 
We're here to discuss all kinds of neurodivergencies with a dose of scientific research and our own lived experience sprinkled on top. 

Join us as we delve into the details and societal context of the dramas we all love!

More great Studio Afterglow content: 

Love K-dramas? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight, where three romance authors explore Korean Dramas through a writer's lens.

Love BTS? Visit our sister podcast, Afternoona Army, for "Thinky, Thirsty, Over Thirty" takes on Bangtan Life.

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