Mid Year Roundup - The Drama Highlights of 2025 (So Far) (Ep.139)

In this week's episode it is the end of the month, so I am running through my currently watching list.Join me to know what drama I am obsessing over lately, as well as which drama was a big let down.To end the episode I give some spoilers of what to expect from season 4 of Tea and Soju when it returns in October.What are you currently watching?If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  

In this week's episode the Drama Trio are back together to chat about all things villains. We chat about what makes a compelling villain for each of us, as well as what are the differences for us between a villain and a red flag character.Tune in, to find out who are our top 5 villains of dramas we have watched. Because of the nature of the episode there might be slight spoilers as we chat through who the villains in certain dramas are.Remember to share who’s your favourite villains.If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  Jess Instagram- daebakpod - https://instagram.com/daebakpod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== TikTok - daebakpod - https://www.tiktok.com/@daebakpod?_t=8gXFSIxnLMG&_r=1 CaitlinBlog - NoSleep4Dramas - https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/my-blogInstagram - nosleep4dramas - https://instagram.com/nosleep4dramas?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== TikTok - nosleep4dramas -  https://www.tiktok.com/@nosleep4dramas?_t=8gXFc8RgiTB&_r=1

In this week's episode Tea and Soju turns 3, so I reached out to the listeners to send in their stories of how they found Tean and Soju, and what has been some of their favourite episodes.Listeners absolutely came through, and I felt so appreciated, as well as loving hearing you guys talk about some of your favourite moments.Here's to many more years of Tea and Soju, and thank you for keeping coming back for more episodes.If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected] 

In this week’s episode I sit down to review the Chinese drama “A Dream Within A Dream”, staring Li Yitong and Liu Yuning.I had been looking forward to this one for a while, since I am a fan of both these actors, and although this drama was good in quite a few aspects (the satire comedy being one), it fell short in one big place. So tune in as I go through all the things I loved, and how I think this drama ultimately could’ve been so much moreIf you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  

In this week's episode it is the end of the month, which means it is time to check in on my currently watching list.Join me as I ran through everything I am watching, as well as well what dramas I finished in July 2025, and what I have been reading as well.What have you been currently watching?If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  

In this week's episode I take a look back at the first 6 months of the year by going through my top dramas for that time period.In the second half of the episode we turn the tables and read through what listeners have sent in as their favourite dramas so far.If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  

In this week’s episode I am joined by Pam (from Pam Dramaholic), and together we review the Cdrama “Feud” staring Bai Lu and Josepg Zeng. This was a drama I was looking forward to, but it didn’t quite go down as I had hoped. From the title change (Lament of the River Immortal will always remain the better title) to the twists that kept you watching, join us as we chat everything Feud.If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  Pam SocialsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/pam_dramaholic?igsh=Z28zemVpa2o4d2Y= Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pam_dramaholic?_t=ZN-8xzrSxivxP4&_r=1 

In this weeks episode I am joined by The Certified Noonas, and together we review the Chinese drama “The Spirealm” staring Xia Zhi Guang and Huang Jun Ji.We talk through things we liked, as well as things that just didn’t work for us, passing through some major changes that this show went through from it’s novel to screen adaptation which really changed the show. So join us to hear our full thoughts as well as if you’re curious on how things went down in the book.If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  The Certified NoonasWebsite - https://certifiednoonas.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CertifiedNoonas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/certifiednoonas/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/certifiednoonas.com 

In this week’s episode the Drama Trio sit down to review the 2022 Chinese Drama “Love Like The Galaxy. Starring Zhao Lusi and Wu Lei. This Cdrama is a historical, that is many peoples favourite, as for the three of us this was a rewatch, so join us to find out if this drama stands on a rewatch. What has changed for us, did we still love it just as much this second time around - and ultimately would we recommend it still.If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]  Jess Instagram- daebakpod - https://instagram.com/daebakpod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== TikTok - daebakpod - https://www.tiktok.com/@daebakpod?_t=8gXFSIxnLMG&_r=1 CaitlinBlog - NoSleep4Dramas - https://www.nosleep4dramas.com/my-blogInstagram - nosleep4dramas - https://instagram.com/nosleep4dramas?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== TikTok - nosleep4dramas -  https://www.tiktok.com/@nosleep4dramas?_t=8gXFc8RgiTB&_r=1

In this week’s episode it is the end of another month, and that can only mean it is currently watching list time. That means I go through and talk about how my currently watching list is looking like at the end of June 2025. From dramas I am loving to dramas I am excited to start and everything in between, join me to listen to the full list.If you like the episode and would behind the scenes, deleted content and further reviews join Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=82789007 To join a safe, Asian drama chatter community there's Discord  - https://discord.com/invite/8CEPFjnaRY Social Liliana (Tea and Soju)Instagram: teaandsojupod - https://instagram.com/teaandsojupod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Tiktok - teaandsojupod- https://www.tiktok.com/@teaandsojupod?_t=8gXFJT3Q6Ov&_r=1 Email - [email protected]