In this episode, Rhea and John are joined by Joan Vos MacDonald. Joan is a freelance writer based in New York and she has covered korean dramas and media since 2013. They discuss the recent rise in popularity kdramas have had over the last couple years, the themes that make kdramas special, as well as pointing out the cliche tropes that make them cringe. They also explore the portrayal of masculinity and femininity in kdramas, the subtle and not-so subtle product placements, along with sharing their all-time favourites and must-watch kdramas from 2022. All that, and so much more, today, on this episode of AZN Connection.