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Sarah and Grace are back together to deep dive one of our first-quarter-2026 top Kdramas, Can This Love Be Translated. If you have not seen this drama yet, join us as we discuss what made this drama a bit polarizing and why it worked for us, as well as the theme of communication across languages and life experiences, in the spoiler-free section. Grace also shares an update on what's been keeping her extra busy and touches on how much of a difference she found there is between subbed and dubbed translations for Kdramas. And for those who have watched this drama, relive the drama with us as we reflect on how much we missed Kim Seonho and his dimples, how the show highlights what courage it takes to love, and how, despite moments of confusion throughout, this drama reached a satisfying resolution consistent with its overall vulnerable, healing, and heart-felt vibes. For more, find us at www.afternoonaasks.com
Welcome back to Part 3 of our monster episode of Pursuit of Jade - we've never done a two-part Deep Dive on a drama before, let alone three! Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Cynthia and Saraiah to discuss the 2026 smash hit Chinese Drama Pursuit of Jade that has taken the Asian drama world by storm. Starring Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei, this historical drama delivers all the feels, swoons and romance that has swept the Patreon away. If you've yet to watch this drama, this episode will give a non-spoiler intro to the drama. Otherwise if you've seen and want to get into all the details, we do that too!This Part 3 answers questions and discusses cultural and language questions raised by the drama. Part 1 contains an introduction to our guest hosts Cynthia and Saraiah as we get to know them and their drama tastes. Part 2 covers the deep dive of the drama itself. We hope you enjoy our 3-part podcast!Show NotesDeleted Scene Pursuit of Jade - backstory explainer Reddit thread
Welcome back to Part 2 of our monster episode of Pursuit of Jade - we've never done a two-part Deep Dive on a drama before, let alone three! Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Cynthia and Saraiah to discuss the 2026 smash hit Chinese Drama Pursuit of Jade that has taken the Asian drama world by storm. Starring Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei, this historical drama delivers all the feels, swoons and romance that has swept the Patreon away. If you've yet to watch this drama, this episode will give a non-spoiler intro to the drama. Otherwise if you've seen and want to get into all the details, we do that too!This Part 2 episode will cover the deep dive on the drama itself - for an introduction to our guest hosts Cynthia and Saraiah, check out Part 1 as we get to know them and their drama tastes. Part 3 answers questions and discusses cultural and language questions raised by the drama.We hope you enjoy our 3-part podcast!Show NotesThe obligatory Fast Cars and Superstars Zhang Ling He CatwalkThe meme of same music set to Pursuit of Jade scene
Welcome to our monster episode of Pursuit of Jade - we've never done a two-part Deep Dive on a drama before, let alone three! Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Cynthia and Saraiah to discuss the 2026 smash hit Chinese Drama Pursuit of Jade that has taken the Asian drama world by storm. Starring Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei, this historical drama delivers all the feels, swoons and romance that has swept the Patreon away. If you've yet to watch this drama, this episode will give a non-spoiler intro to the drama. Otherwise if you've seen and want to get into all the details, we do that too!This first episode is an introduction to Cynthia and Saraiah as we get to know them and their drama tastes. Part 2 will cover the deep dive on the drama itself and Part 3 answers questions and discusses cultural and language questions raised by the drama.We hope you enjoy our 3-part podcast!Show Notes:The History of Wuxia with William Han - Afternoona Asks Episode 20Vincenzo Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight Episode 205Prisoner of Beauty Deep Dive - Afternoona Asks Episode 57Love Like The Galaxy Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight 245
We've just finished the first quarter in Asian dramas - join us to discuss the winners and the duds of the quarter so far. Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Yarrow and Zoe to chat through our favourite dramas, performances and the ones we dropped. See if you agree with our takes or perhaps find new dramas you wish to start.Show NotesHometown Cha Cha Cha Deep Dive (Sarah's first podcast! With Afternoona Delight) - Episode 45Liberation Notes Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight - Episode 175Love Next Door Deep Dive - Afternoona Asks - Episode 43I am Not a Robot Deep Dive - Daebak Podcast - Episode 99Twinkling Watermelon Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight - Episode 194Singles Inferno Season 5 - Afternoona Delight - Episode 296Queen In Hyun's Man Deep Dive - Daebak Podcast - Episode 103
Sarah and Grace got together in late 2025 to discuss the 2023 C-drama Meet Yourself and are excited to finally share the episode now. If you have not seen this drama yet, join us as we discuss what made this slice-of-life + slow-burn romance drama such a healing and impactful watch, in the spoiler-free section. And if you've watched, come relive favorite moments and storylines of the drama with us. As always, we discuss some language and culture questions too!#cdrama #cdramalovers #cdramapodcast #chinesedrama #chinesedramas #cdramareview #asiandrama #asiandramapodcast
We are back! Sarah & Grace are joined once again by Lisa for a deep dive on the Korean Cookery Reality TV show that we love - Culinary Class Wars. The Netflix show returned for a second season late 2025 so we just had to get the gang back together to break down the drama and relive the dishes. If you've not watched the programme, we have a short spoiler free section to tell you all about it before heading to the spoiler section to discuss the competition and highlight our faves and compare it to Season 1. Show NotesCulinary Class Wars Season 1 Deep Dive with Lisahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culinary-class-wars-cooking-the-stories-of-our-lives/id1698849342?i=1000712395641Joint Security Area Deep Dive with Lisa (and her intro)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jsa-and-korean-american-experiences-of-hallyu/id1698849342?i=1000671258111Lisa's BTS Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ARMYAuntie777
Grace and Sarah are back to discuss another type of K-Content they both love - Korean Reality TV shows! This time it's the turn of the Physical series and they are delighted to be joined by sister podcast Afternoona Delight co-host Megan (and also fellow fan) to discuss. The trio cover both the series of Physical 100 but do an in-depth discussion to the 2025 released version, Physical Asia which was a big hit for Netflix.We have a spoiler-free section where we discuss the Physical series as a whole, how they find Korean Reality TV differs from Western shows of this type, what appeals and who might enjoy this show - so if you've not watched but have been tempted check out the first part of this podcast.If you've seen and are ready for our takes on who were the best teams and participants - and who were the ones we didn't love so much - join us for the whole podcast to dissect the fun and games that were Physical Asia. We also go into what we want to see in future seasons of this franchise.For fans of Singles Inferno, check out the Afternoona Delight podcast on Season Five
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.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.Join our Patreon - Afternoona Delight Podcast on Patreon
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