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Welcome to Girlz With Fun, a BTS podcast by ARMY, for ARMY. We got tired of "experts" who weren't part of the fandom, and decided to take back the mic. We cover all BTS related news and events happening within the fandom: from marketing strategies to hairstyle changes! For additional podcast updates, follow us on our socials (Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter) @girlzwithfunpod. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlzwithfun/support
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Annyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AfterNoonaDelightPodcast Love BTS? V ...
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Adult ARMY who love BTS. Join Rocky and Emily as we start to fall down the BTS rabbit hole, diving deep into the Bangtan Universe, exploring themes, culture, and stories created by this infectiously charming and surprisingly profound Korean idol group. We’ll review all the media and music, from debut till today, including their variety and reality shows, interviews, albums, mixtapes, social media, live shows, and MVs. We’re curious about culture, music, art, and storytelling and we’re openin ...
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Think. Thirsty. Over Thirty. Welcome to Afternoona Army, a safe place for grown-up Army to dish and discover BTS. We are four ladies who just wanted to know their names and now can explain the meaning of Lachimolala. New to ARMY? No problem, join us as we, and various correspondents, explore all the important businesseu that Bangtan throws our way. Visit us on Instagram at @afternoonaarmy Love K-dramas? Check out our sister pod at Afternoona Delight (Three American romance novelists explorin ...
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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 - ...
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Friends Adrienne, Emily, and Michelle dive into all things Bangtan with weekly episodes including a news round-up, thoughtful discussions, and content reactions. Join us as we take this BTS journey as 3 girls,1 ARMY. Follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts today!
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A BTS podcast created by ARMY for ARMY. Join Rosan (xCeleste) and Jose (JoseOchoaTV) every week as they talk about what it’s like to be part of the BTS ARMY family. Let’s discuss any and everything BTS, ARMY, and BigHit related from Music, Theories, News to future plans and releases. Like many ARMY, they also have connected virtually through the power that is BTS. Come be a part of that connection! Episodes are uploaded every week, with exclusive content on the Patreon! Patreon: https://www. ...
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We are starting a new series today where we examine a first episode for all its conflicts and tropes. Today's pick is Megan's choice: I Am Not A Robot. We get into why the first scene is so epic, why the conflict is dripping with butter, and why it makes us want to watch more. Article Inspiration: Fourth Wing Fantasy: Eleven Tropes in Three Pages C…
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CW: For the first 5-10 minutes of this episode we talk about Liam Payne's passing and the US elections. If these topics are sensitive for you, please proceed with caution. In this (kinda) shady episode, we talk about JK's upcoming Disney+ docuseries, Tae's upcoming Christmas collab with Bing Crosby, Jimin's streaming race against Harry Styles, the …
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Grace welcomes guest Ryan Estrada, co-author of the critically acclaimed graphic novel Banned Book Club to the show. We discuss Ryan's work and the history and culture of protest in South Korea. We also get a sneak peek behind the scenes of a Kdrama on which Ryan was an extra. And, in the language section, we talk about how easy it is (for some) to…
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Lia is dropping in hot with a snack-sized episode celebrating her new release Puck and Prejudice and 3 K-dramas that use isekai (water portals) which served as her inspiration: Splash, Splash Love, Moon Lovers, and Mr. Queen. She also says she'll talk about the election and the world and romance for just a second, but spoiler: it's more than a seco…
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Omg remember us???? The Two KRSTNs are (finally) BACK with a lot of ridiculousness and also an episode on all things Kim Taehyung! We know it's been a minute but at least our return is 3 hours long, right? WE'VE MISSED YOU ALL! If you want to break our hearts and skip the intro go to 45 mins in because we are YAPPERS.…
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We were long overdue for this one! Welcome to our 2024 installment of Second Lead SOS where we take a beloved second lead from a drama, one who did NOT get a romantic happily ever after (or in Lia's case, did not even get to live), and we write them the story we know they deserve. Do our choices surprise you? Would you watch these dramas if they ac…
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Happy Almost Halloween! Lock your doors because today we're sinking our teeth into K-drama's most terrifying offerings. From a sexy Imugi "why choose" to that one dentist who definitely didn't take the Hippocratic oath, we're breaking down dramaland's scariest humans and not-so-humans. So grab your baseball bat, and join us for this spine-chilling …
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Hobi is Home! J-Hope finished is military service and Tonya, Alison, Megan, and Lia are ready to celebrate. And if having Hoba back isn't blessings enough--Jin is releasing his first album "Happy." The wait has been long (none of the members' enlistments are flying by) but our patience is is paying off. Show note: J-Hope Military Discharge https://…
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In today's episode, we discuss No Gain No Love, a rom com starring Shin Min Ah and Kim Young Dae. Do we spend a lot of this episode talking about our scene-stealing second male lead Lee Sang Yi? Yes. Yes we do. This is a long one, so buckle up! Kpop Rec: GGUM by Yeonjun Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your fre…
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Sarah, Grace, and guests Megan (from Afternoona Delight podcast) and Kalena (from AD Patreon) chat about the Fallen for Seo In Guk fan meetings in Los Angeles and Washington DC. We discuss Seo In Guk's filmography and fandom, his beautiful live singing, and the hilarious and endearing games and fan service prepared for the event. We also talk about…
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Note: Trigger warning for discussion of NCT Taeil's sexual assault charges at the 48:30 mark. Proceed with caution. Little did we know we were all competing with a fish for Jin's hand in marriage....anyway, in this episode, we talk about a variety of topics, mostly focusing on Jin's re-release of Super Tuna (with a bonus verse). The name of the Ger…
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It's trope time, and today we're talking about Second Chance Romance! Join us as we share some of our favorite books and movies that showcase the trope, tackle heavy issues like Megan's Weighted Vest, and put the call out to K-Dramaland for more contemporary second chance romances...with bodyguards and idols. KPop Rec: Hwasa "NA" Ready to download …
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The Noonas are back together, and we did a little catch up with each other--Megan tells her tale of woe about flying to Scotland, and we discuss some of the latest Kdramas we've been watching. Get back into it with us! Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial. *Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona…
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Join Sarah from Afternoona Asks, Megan from Afternoona Army and Lindsay from our Patreon, as they dive into a drama that has divided watchers since its debut. Vincenzo the 2021 drama starring Song Joong Ki as the eponymous hero and Jeon Yeo Been as plucky lawyer Hong Cha Young. With a strong supporting cast including Ok Taec Yeon from 2PM, Jo Han C…
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In this episode, we primarily talk about our respective experiences at the JK documentary and what we took away from it. We also briefly touch on other updates, including a brief update to Suga's sentencing and Buff Tae. Our socials:Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi…
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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 o…
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Good afternoon, good evening, and good night, everyone! It's September Uncensored time where we discuss what dramas we've rewatched, hate watched, or DNF'd (did not finish). Which dramas have we started and meant to finish but are still sitting in our watch list waiting for us to come back to them again. And do we think our top dramas from our baby…
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We welcome special guests, Mimi Nguyen and Yutian Wong, who were editors for Bangtan Remixed: A Critical BTS Reader published recently by Duke University Press. "Bangtan Remixed" offers a multifaceted exploration of BTS. This collection brings together diverse voices—from academics and journalists to artists and devoted fans—to examine the group's …
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Join Lia and special guest Susan Lee for a candid conversation encompassing migration, belonging, and home. They'll explore how romance novels and Korean dramas have impacted Susan's life in these areas. Together, they'll discuss where we find common ground and universal experiences. They'll also delve into when nuance and cultural context matter. …
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We celebrate 5 years by reminiscing about our various BTS related adventures, and reflect on our friendship and favorite podcast episodes. We also share our thoughts on Neva Play, Megan Thee Stallion and RM's latest collab, and wish Namjoon a happy birthday! As our fun celebration activity, we play around with the Character AI (C.AI) app! Buckle up…
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In quite possibly their yappiest tipsy ep to date, The Two KRSTNs attempt to make it through a bracket challenge of all BTS Collabs (inspired by the release of Neva Play)! They fight, they compromise, and Kristen doesn’t shut up. (No but really this is Kristen speaking and I’m so sorry for how much I talk in this hahahaha RIP). Grab a drink and pla…
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We are delighed to be joined by Dr Seo Hyojin, who is a gender and labour market sociologist and an international and interdisciplinary scholar. Hyojin currently work as Post-doctoral Researcher for a Horizon Europe project EqualHouse at the Department of Sociology, Tilburg University (NL). She joins us to chat about women in the South Korean workf…
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Today, while Megan is off frolicking in Scotland, Lia and Amy draw inspiration from Screen Rant's list of 10 Common Tropes Seen in K-Drama. We discuss whether the trope is a person thumbs-up or thumbs-down, which dramas use the trope well or not so well, and whether or not we've ever used the trope in a book! Join us for a trope-tastic Wednesday, a…
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All three noonas are back with a review of this year's sleeper hit, My Sweet Mobster. We talk about why Um Tae Goo has the voice of romance writer dreams, how some of the plot lines felt socially relevant, and why this drama hit us in all the feels. Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial. *Aud…
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We finish up our our member series (which progressed in fan chant order) and spend more than an hour talking about the golden maknae, Jung Kook. We discuss our favorite tracks and traits, and talk about his pre-debut life and time in the dorms. Links referenced: BTS’ My Biography: Jungkook (Japan FC) – Jungkook Times https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J…
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We had so much fun diving deep into one of Grace's top comfort dramas, the 2010 sageuk Sungkyunkwan Scandal. We were excited to have Gavin join us again to discuss the historical backdrop, queer-coded characters, and surprisingly liberal version of Confucianism we find in this "Joseon Coffee Prince." Join us to discuss this gender swap historical d…
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On today's episode we unleash some of your noonas' deepest, darkest secrets...like Amy being a cheerleader in high school, Lia's questionable behavior at a Green Day concert when she was fourteen, and Megan's college encounter with a stairway beer bong. Don't worry...we ask and answer a lot of questions about K-Dramas too, thanks to our fantastic p…
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Today Amy and Lia have the pleasure of talking to costume designer/maker Lynne Martens who scored a press pas to L.A.'s K-Con and got to breathe the same air as Park Min-Young, Rowoon, Kim Soo-Hyun, and Taemin, to name a few. We loved getting to hear Lynne's K-Drama and K-Pop origin story, how she's only two Kevin Bacons away from Ji Chang-Wook and…
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We spent the majority of the episode talking about the drama surrounding Suga's DUI, including initial statements, subsequent footage, and varied reactions from netizens, both in Korea and abroad. We also briefly discuss Are You Sure?!, Run Jin!, and Jin's new Gucci collaboration. Note: Since the time of recording, KBS has since released an officia…
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In this episode, we unpack our reactions to the evolving story about Suga's scooter incident as it stood on the day of recording, August 13, 2024. We discuss the media frenzy we see online versus the relatively bland media response in the mainstream U.S. press. We also share the emotions we are experiencing as devoted fans and try to offer some com…
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When someone whispers "angsty" about a drama, buckle up! You're in for a ride that could twist your insides like a pretzel and possibly leave you ugly-crying into your mattress. So, what's your flavor? Are you the type who thrives on emotional turbulence, eagerly lapping up every tear and heartache? Or do you prefer your stories fluffy as a cloud, …
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At long last, Amy and Lia do a Queen of Tears deep dive! Join us as we gush over Kim Soo-hyun's emotional range, Kim Ji-won's fantastic performance, Park Sung-hoon's emotional boo-boos, and Kwak Dong-yeon as our Queen's Group MVP. Content warning for Lia talking about toes and--despite all our gushing--your noonas not giving QoT a spot in their top…
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We continue our member series (which will progress in fan chant order) and spend more than an hour talking about the king of boxy smiles, V. We discuss our favorite tracks and traits, and parse together what we know about his pre-debut background from a variety of sources. Links referenced: PreDebut BTS - BTS 101 https://www.tumblr.com/ktaebwi/1554…
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We're back with another episode to discuss travelling to Seoul - Sarah was lucky to return for another work trip this summer! This time she had some time to go for some experiences: a hair spa, a facial and some kimchi making. She also tried soy marinated crab and met 2 Korean Instagram influencers! Check out the episode to hear about more things t…
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Summer schedules have been keeping us apart, but your Afternoona hosts managed to reunite for an uncensored episode. What have we been watching? What are we looking forward to (hint: Jung Hae In)? What drama actors would Amy re-cast in a Twilight remake? Megan dishes on Rain and Uhm Tae-Goo. Which drama caused Lia to cry the most? What's one of our…
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July really feels like it's for the J's: Jimin, Jin and Joy. Join Megan, Alison and Lia as we dive into what's been going on in Bangtan from the release of MUSE to the upcoming "Are You Sure" to Jin's trip to Paris. And we ask the question...what's been bringing you joy in the fandom? Show notes: Muse: Smeraldo Garden Marching Band: https://youtu.b…
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Sarah from AfterNoona Asks joins Megan in discussing Death's Game, which might have come out in January, but better late than never, right? We get into the many lives, excellent acting and...squelching. Megan also gives an alternative ending idea to an already well-plotted drama. Kpop Rec: Klaxon by G(I-DLE) Seo In Guk interview with Kim JiHoon and…
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MUSE is here, and we are in love! In this episode we primarily discuss our favorite tracks, MiniMoniMusic, the Who MV, and the upcoming (at time of recording) Fallon performance! We also briefly shout out the best Olympic torch bearer of all time and his video game live. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Gi…
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We are delighted to be joined this episode by Emma from EmmaB Videos, a fan video editor and fellow Asian drama fangirl. We get to know Emma and her tastes in drama - both Asian and Western - and we speak to her about where she gets her inspiration from for her fab video edits. Check out our show and then enjoy Emma's amazing video edits via her so…
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In Part 1 of their Dark and Wild Deep Dive, the Two KRSTNs are not brief as they discuss all things Danger and War of Hormone. They also discuss Jin’s return and all that Bangtan has been up to the last 6 weeks. Please enjoy! We start talking about BTS at 14ish mins if you want to skip the initial yapping…
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Your noonas are still going rogue, and this week Amy teams up with Grace and Sarah from Afternoona Asks to finally do a deep dive on Twinkling Watermelon! Join us as we gush over the drama that burrowed its way into all of our hearts and as we unanimously agree that we don't care how time travel happens or if it follows any rules...We just love tha…
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Your Afternoonas are in summer vacation mode...but don't worry, we won't leave ya'll hanging. In order to get some time off, but also keep content coming, we developed the concept of three summer rogue episodes. Each host will be in charge of one and can do whatever it is their little heart desires. Lia is up first. She brought in a very special, v…
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In this news-focused episode, we discuss the release of Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco), Tae's Type 1 photoshoot, Jin's post-military promotional activities, and JK and Jimin's upcoming travel show. Our socials: Instagram: @girlzwithfunpod Twitter:@girlzwithfunpod Facebook: Girlz With Fun Podcast Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/girlz…
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Amy and Megan discuss 2024's Lovely Runner, a Kdrama with time travel, romance, and a serial killer. How can this not be a favorite? We get into what we liked, why Byeon Woo Seok is a new favorite Kdrama hero, and some fan theories that may or may not make sense. Either way, it's a fun one, so get into it with us! Kpop Rec: WORK by Ateez Ready to d…
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We had so much fun speaking with fellow Patreon member Lindsay about learning Korean. We share our language learning experiences, our favorite resources and strategies for learning, as well as our Korean learning goals and dreams of all the different ways we'll be able to use Korean as we improve. See how well you follow along with our snippets of …
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It's time for another Afternoona Uncensored, and today we're talking love triangles. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Hope they give you the best second lead syndrome? Plus, Megan admits she's never read or seen Twilight, and Lia and Amy are still deciding if the friendship can be salvaged. WE KID, folks. But also, weigh in--on K-drama love triangles, Twilight,…
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We continue our member series (which will progress in fan chant order) and spend more than an hour talking about it-boy Park Jimin. We discuss our favorite tracks, traits, aesthetics, and parse together what we know about his pre-debut background from a variety of sources. Links referenced: BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB MAGAZINE - JIMIN: https://amino…
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2024 Festa -- not sure what ya'll had on your bingo card but we did not have Kim Seokjin doling out free hugs to 1,000 fans. From mukbang to Super Tuna, group photos (with Yunki) and bedazzled jorts and saxophones--your Afternoona Army friends have you covered (as broad as V's shoulders). Show Notes: Article from The Guardian: https://www.theguardi…
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In the world of Korean dramas, you'll often spot a green-tinted bottle making frequent appearances - that's Soju, Korea's beloved spirit. Traditionally distilled from rice, Soju boasts a flavor profile reminiscent of vodka. These days, it comes in a variety of tantalizing flavors like strawberry and peach. Even celebrities are getting in on the act…
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