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Welcome back to the K3 KDrama Coffee Break with Jenn and Marisa! 

This episode is the edited version of our LIVE chat this past Sunday - all about the exciting conclusion of Squid Game, the international Netflix juggernaut. We dive into an unfiltered discussion, sharing our live reactions with the kdrama crew on YouTube. Discussing and crying over various character arcs, biggest quibbles of course and breaking down that jaw-dropping finale. 

From unexpected character deaths to the controversy over the VIP cameos, nothing is off-limits. We also had fun with some hilarious memes, behind-the-scenes gossip, and fan reactions. 

Whether you loved it or had some quibbles, join the fun as we celebrate the global phenomenon that is Squid Game. 

Spoilers ahead!

00:00 Introduction 

01:44 Viewer Poll and Initial Thoughts

03:27 Character Endings and Quibbles

06:05 Debating the Finale and VIPs

29:07 The Baby's Role and Ending

30:59 Alternative Endings and Their Implications

35:47 Character Analysis 

42:41 Impact of Squid Game on Actors and Industry

46:16 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Hi there! 

We're back to share the latest Kdrama casting and news for June 2025. 

This month we're celebrating the patron saint of our channel, So Ji Sub, with a deep dive into his career and why we love him so much. We're also discussing our current Kdrama obsessions, including 'Our Unwritten Seoul' and 'Nine Puzzles', plus exciting news like Amazon Prime's first original Kdrama and upcoming military enlistments. Help us work through our feelings about  Kim Go Eun in 'Yumi's Cells 3' and her final series co-star

So much to discuss! Join us!

00:00 Introduction and Monthly Updates

00:34 Everyone’s Obsessed: Unwritten Seoul

05:17 Everyone’s Obsessed pt 2: Nine Puzzles

08:29 K-Drama News and Announcements

20:30 Kim GoEun & Yumi’s Cells 

21:55 Supporting Roles and Upcoming Projects

23:22 So Ji Sub: The K Three Origin Story

24:51 First Dramas and So Ji Sub's Appeal

28:28 Memorable Roles and Performances

33:58 Recent Works and Future Prospects

39:37 Thanks!! 

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We’re back updating you on the latest happenings in K-drama, casting, and news since April. Plus we have special guest Regina Kim, a culture and entertainment writer, joining us to discuss the current K-drama landscape and her thoughts on Netflix's impact. In this episode, we're talking about the highs and lows of various K-dramas, noteworthy casting news, and the cultural phenomenon surrounding K-pop and K-dramas. 

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 https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-07/south-korea-actors-netflix-pay-dispute-union

00:00 Welcome to Our Podcast

00:41 Current K-Drama Obsessions

05:18 Exciting Casting News

16:47 Becking Awards Reactions

22:55 Hollywood Debuts and Military Enlistments

33:21 Special Guest: Regina Kim

38:55 Challenges of Being a Korean American Journalist

40:10 The Rise and Challenges of Korean Pop Culture

42:31 Factors Behind the Success of BTS, Squid Game, and Parasite

52:03 The Impact of Netflix on K-Dramas

01:07:53 Production Challenges in the Korean Entertainment Industry

01:16:08 Current K-Drama Recommendations and Final Thoughts

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Join us as we discuss the KDrama landscape in APRIL 2025 - watch parties, casting updates, news and a deep dive into the 2025 Baeksang Award nominations. 

We're sharing our feelings about the resurgence of 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo' on Viki and what it was like for both the first time viewers and as a rewatch. We also keep you updated on various KDrama news reports, including casting updates and new series announcements. And finally,  the 61st Baeksang Award nominations were announced so of course we had to discuss!  Offering our predictions and opinions...right or wrong lol on each Kdrama category! 

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00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Background
00:30 Current Obsession: Revisiting Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo
07:49 Casting News: Exciting Upcoming Dramas
21:20 Yumi's Cells Season 3 and Other News
24:38 IU and Byeon Woo Seok Drama Update
25:52 Park Hyung Sik: Highest Paid Actor
26:06 Kim Soo Hyun Scandal: Latest Updates
28:00 2025 Baeksang Award Nominations
28:16 Best New Actor Nominees
30:40 Best New Actress Nominees
32:52 Best Supporting Actor Nominees
34:18 Best Supporting Actress Nominees
36:19 Best Actor Nominees
39:00 Best Actress Nominees
40:49 Best Director Nominees
42:12 Best Screenplay Nominees
43:44 Best Drama Nominees
46:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Join Jenn and Marisa as they share updates on the latest K-drama news and delve into Soompi's 2024 master list of over 50 rom-coms. They discuss current popular dramas like 'My Dearest Nemesis' and 'Undercover High School,' explore notable casting updates with SON YE JIN, JI CHANG WOOK, SHIN MINAH, JU JI HOON and more! They also address the impact of kdramas moving to shorter series. Additionally, they touch on the tragic Kim Se Ron / Kim Soo Hyun scandal and the announcement of 'Signal 2.' 

This episode is packed with recommendations, critiques, and insights for K-drama enthusiasts.

Soompi 2024 Rom Com Master List

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00:00 Introduction 

00:40 Everyone's Obsessed

01:10 'My Dearest Nemesis'

05:53 'Undercover High School'

13:06 Casting Updates 

19:40 Kim Soo Hyun Scandal Overview

24:09 Trend Towards Shorter K-Drama Series

27:55 Signal 2 Announcement 

29:18 Soompi's 2024 Rom-Com Master List

30:27 Good Day To Be A Dog: Poor Scheduling Hot Chemistry

31:46 My Demon: Speaking of Chemistry

32:25 Mixed Feelings on Park's Marriage Contract

33:07 Welcome to Samdalri: A Disappointment

34:13 Flowers In The Sand: A Hidden Gem

35:28 Marry My Husband: Spicy and Delicious

37:15 Knight Flower: Overrated but Fun

38:19 Long Time, No Sex: A Swing and a Miss

39:24 Dr. Slump and Queen of Divorce: Major Letdowns

39:44 Wedding Impossible: A Disappointment

40:37 Queen of Tears: Dark and Divisive

42:02 Lovely Runner: A Joyful Finale

43:25 Frankly Speaking: A Hard Pass

44:03 Atypical Family: Quirky but Not a Rom-Com

45:09 Dreaming Of A Freaking Fairytale: Want to Watch

46:01 My Sweet Mobster: A Top Pick

46:57 Miss Night And Day: Lee Jung Eun

47:38 Serendipity's Embrace: Adorable Chemistry

48:09 Romance In The House: Surprisingly Fun

01:38 Love Next Door: A Missed Opportunity

50:24 Cinderella At 2AM: A Fun Rom-Com

51:26 No Gain No Love: Enjoyable Chemistry

52:13 Spice Up Our Love: Not Spicy at All

52:49 Family by Choice: Highly Enjoyable Not a Rom-Com

53:46 Virtuous Business: Female Empowerment

54:56 Brewing Love: Nope

55:15 Mr. Plankton: Again, Not a Rom-Com

56:49 Love Your Enemy: A Fun Wrap-Up

57:47 Final Thoughts

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February KDrama Podcast: Ju Ji Hoon | Casting News | Everyone's Obessessed | News Bites

Join Jenn and Marisa as they deep dive into the latest KDrama casting news and the career of Ju Ji Hoon!

In this podcast, we're discussing the kdramas we're currently obessessed with: 'Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' and 'Study Group'! As well as upcoming projects featuring Song Hye Kyo, Gong Yoo, and IU. We also touch on recent news like the tragic passing of Kim Sae Ron and celebrate the return of Lee Dong Wook in 'The Divorce Insurance.' 

And then we take a fun deep dive into the career of Ju Ji Hoon!

00:00 Intro & Overview

00:37 Everyone's Obsessed: Trauma Code and Study Group

06:09 Exciting Casting News

14:26 News Bites

17:34 February Deep Dive: Ju Ji Hoon

36:15 Thank You - See you in March!

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We Love TV: A KDrama Podcast

Jenn and Marisa are relaunching our podcast about our love for K-dramas. We are diving in to share new segments that bring you behind-the-scenes of our off line Kdrama discussions! New segments include EVERYONE'S OBSESSED where we discuss current popular kdramas NEWS BITES with updates on casting, scandals and other things that catch our eye in KDramaland. Plus our DEEP DIVE topic. This could be an actor, actress, drama or really what ever we want to go deep on for the month. 

This episode dives into the latest hits and upcoming dramas for January 2025, like 'Squid Game 2,' and 'Love Scout'.  A hilarious look at the New York Times list of recommended kdramas for 'Squid Game' fans and tease exclusive, possibly controversial content for members. And we are kicking off 2025 by Diving Deep into the mystery of why we love Lee Dong Wook so so much!

00:00 Welcome to Our New Podcast!

02:42 Everyone's Obsessed: January 2025

02:57 Squid Game Season 2: A Hit or Miss?

04:28 Upcoming Drama: Love Scout

07:27 Ju Ji Hoon's New Drama

08:24 Casting News: Park Seo Joon Returns

12:05 Korean Remake of Mary Kills People

15:45 New Historical Drama: Moon Flows in the River

18:23 New York Times' K-Drama Recommendations

23:15 Squid Game Scandal and Members Only Podcast

24:09 Lee Dong Wook: A Deep Dive

44:26 Wrapping Up and How to Support Us

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Kdrama Coffee Break: Top Picks & Highlights of 2024

Jenn and Marisa dive into their favorite KDramas of 2024 in this end-of-year wrap-up episode of Kdrama Coffee Break. They share individual lists, covering a range of genres from sci-fi and horror to rom-coms and melodramas. They wrap up with their shared top three picks...SPOILERS AHEAD!!

00:00 Welcome to the 2024 Kdrama Wrap-Up!

00:57 Marisa's Top Kdrama Picks of 2024

01:25 Diving into 'Parasite the Gray'

02:25 Exploring 'The Frog'

03:13 The Heartwarming 'Family By Choice'

05:32 The Charm of 'My Sweet Mobster'

06:28 Is 'Pachinko' a Kdrama?

08:13 Jenn's Top Kdrama Picks of 2024

08:36 The Phenomenon of 'Lovely Runner'

10:56 Comedy Gold: 'Flex Cop'

11:58 Surprising Hits: 'Cinderella at 2am' and 'The Trunk'

14:40 Favorite Female Lead: 'Midnight Romance in Hagwon'

15:28 Anticipation for 'When The Phone Rings'??

16:28 Our Favorite Dramas of 2024

SPOILERS AHEAD!!

16:39 Top 3 Dramas of 2024: Number 3

19:26 Top 3 Dramas of 2024: Number 2 

23:28 Top 3 Dramas of 2024: Number 1

29:52 Looking Ahead to 2025

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We made it. Finally, THE Finale. What a journey!

Dive in as Jenn laughs at her terrible theories, quibbles galore and amazement that Caitlin originally and Michaela STILL gives this kdrama a 10 out of 10?! Hear what Michaela still loves about this story and what made Caitlin drop her ranking on the rewatch. 

I really can't thank Caitlin and Michaela enough for their patience as I stumbled through my first official watch of this BAE SUZY - LEE JONG SUK - JUNG HAE IN 2017 classic "While You Were Sleeping" (full disclosure I dropped it when it was airing live 😆) I was not an easy watch partner. But boy was it was it fun laughing with these 2 amazing women for 4 weeks! 

Was "While You Were Sleeping" one of your top Kdramas? Were you Team Romance? Team Second Lead Syndrome (SLS)? Or something else altogether?

Let us know! 

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Join us this week for Jenn's favorite episodes of the series! We've got bad theories, great guesses, touching organ donation stories, enraging legal-ing and Jenn's Kryptonite - the backward baseball cap. It's a full episode y'all!

The laughs continue as Caitlin and Michaela help Jenn stumble her way through her first official watch of this BAE SUZY - LEE JONG SUK - JUNG HAE IN 2017 classic "While You Were Sleeping" (full disclosure I dropped it when it was airing live 😆)

Caitlin & Michaela both are fully REWATCHING and making sure we still get all the reasons why this one still makes many BEST OF lists. 

Was "While You Were Sleeping" one of your top Kdramas? Were you Team Romance? Team Second Lead Syndrome (SLS)? Or something else altogether?

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