SEOULMATES: A KDrama Podcast For The People

Kim and Maddie give their full (and we mean FULL, aka 2 hour long) review of the 2006 KDrama Princess Hours - the show that got it all started. They gush about main girl Chae-kyung, discuss some of Shin’s tenderest moments (love a good back hug), talk about their long list of weenies (Shin?? hot take weenie anyone!!!), and vent about the political heavy plot. While this show will always be a classic, they also discuss things they hope the remake improves.

Categories: The skinny (4:19), MVP’s (8:45), Tenderest of moments (27:02), LOL’s (1:13:22), Spicy moments (1:17:36), Weenies (1:24:43), Thoughts on the ending (1:37:13) + MISC (1:49:42)!!!

Many people have been looking forward to the currently airing KDrama, Doom At Your Service, starring a SEOULMATES fav Park Bo-young (and Seo In-guk as the ML). After watching the first two episodes, Kim and Maddie talk about the intriguing premise (oops sorry not sorry for yet another Twilight comparison #thegreatestplotofalltime), the charm of Bo-young, and the fascinating way In-guk is playing the character of Doom.

Kim and Maddie started the 2016 Kdrama, Love in the Moonlight, a couple of months ago. However, after a promising start, they struggled to make it to the end. In their final review, they discuss what didn’t work for them, talk about the charm of Bogummie despite not loving a couple of his shows so far, and their love for the long-haired guard friend.

A KDrama about KPop idols?? This is basically the DREAM for Kim and Maddie (okay fine, mostly Kim but Maddie didn’t take much convincing). After watching a slightly chaotic but definitely intriguing first episode, they break down all their thoughts. They discuss how they are def stanning Shax (Malo is a bop, don’t @ us), the excellent promo campaign for this show (fictional kpop group instas!!! dance practice vids!!!!! yes plz), and talk through some of their questions.

Malo (Shax) Dance Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMHxVk-2EY

Kim and Maddie decided to check out So I Married The Anti-Fan because they both love a good enemies to lovers / fake marriage / fake dating trope. Also because Kim watched the OG Chinese movie (ft ya boy Channy) and decided that the plot was solid but needed a remake. It took them a few episodes to decide but at this point, they’re pretty much along for the ride. After watching the first three episodes, they discuss the super cute female lead (Maddie’s current bangs inspo), the cute co-worker friend (seriously, why is he not in the picture here) and what they want to see as the show progresses. Plus, things started off with some choreo and a solid practice room scene so there’s some screaming about that.

Each month, Kim and Maddie’s fun KDrama Discord chat fam (link in bio to join!!! come say hi!!!!!) does a watch party and for May, everyone is watching the 2020 show, 18 Again. This show is based on 17 Again, the classic Zac Efron movie, which if you are a friend of this podcast, you know Kim and Maddie reference him like every two seconds so it’s no surprise they’re ALL IN here. After watching the first two episodes, they discuss some of the similarities to the movie, but also talk about all the fresh depth this show is bringing so far. Plus, Maddie shares why this might be the first show to effectively use flashbacks to get her in her feels and Kim talks about the many reasons Dae-young might be her ideal man (basketball? athleisure? yes plz!!!)