Lost - Deep Dive

Sarah and Grace are back together to discuss Season 2 of Better Late Than Single, which aired on Netflix this summer. For those who have not yet seen this show, we chat about what makes Korean dating shows appealing, the societal resonance of this show, and some cultural considerations in the spoiler-free section. Then we discuss our favorite castmates, which couples we were rooting for, and how we would tweak the format of the next season in the spoiler section. Whether you are curious if you would enjoy this show, or have already seen it, we hope you have as much fun as we did reliving this earnest, awkward, funny, and relatable dating show.For those interested in more Better Late Than Single content, Afternoona Delight also covered both seasons:Afternoona Delight: Better Late Than Single? Or Better an Eternal Single?Afternoona Delight: Better Late Than Single Season 2For more information on our pod, find us at www.afternoonaasks.com

We are delighted to be back with another Chinese Drama deep dive featuring one of the biggest CDrama actors of 2026 - Zhang Ling He - this is an older drama of his and Sarah is joined by Tania and Eileen to discuss why we think this is a must watch drama. We start with a spoiler-free intro to review why it might work for you and how it won't really fit any Pursuit of Jade hole you might have in your life, but is still absolutely worth it any way. Then we get into a spoiler section to discuss the drama's plots and twists and one of the darkest romances in CDrama.There are also cultural explainers for the use of Cinnabar in Chinese Culture and some of the reasons behind traditional Chinese wedding traditions.Show NotesTo hear Tania's 5 dramas to get to know her, please check out her first episode here:https://player.fm/series/afternoona-asks/part-3-our-2023-year-end-review-with-tania-heather

How did it become the third quarter already?! We like to think time is flying by because we've had some good dramas this quarter to keep us entertained. Sarah is joined by new Patreon guests Reb & Beth as well as returning guest Susan to discuss this quarters dramas in detail. Join us to hear our thoughts on A Bona Fide Killer, Scandal, My Spooky Love, My Bias, My Boss and many other dramas. We also chat through what we're looking forward to for the final quarter of the year.Show NotesSusan’s previous Korean Food episodes with us, including her 5 to know you dramas:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-introduction-to-korean-food-part-1/id1698849342?i=1000702015847https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-introduction-to-korean-food-part-2/id1698849342?i=1000702842890Second Quarter Review Podcast Episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-quarter-2026-review-of-asian-dramas/id1698849342?i=1000776896027First Quarter Review Podcast Episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatting-the-1st-quarter-2026-in-asian-dramas/id1698849342?i=1000761349487Lost Afternoona Asks Deep Dive with Angela & Catehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-deep-dive/id1698849342?i=1000770565287Reb’s Contacts & Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/mynameisrebhttps://workingcreativestudy.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/thegalleryatx/Susan’s Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/josuhome/

The Patreon Dragon Squad—Katie, Carolien, Charlotte & Zoe—took over the Afternoona Askspodcast to persuade you to watch the epic drama SIX FLYING DRAGONS.We provide non-spoilery background information, gush over our favourite Dragons (no, not you,Sambong) and consider whether the better comp is Hamlet or Alchemy of Souls. But most of allwe hope to infuse you with our enthusiasm so that you will press play as soon as you finishlistening to us.Sarah & Grace would like to thank The Patreon Dragon Squad for all their enthusiasm and love of this drama and the time they gave us all to this podcast - we hope you enjoy their podcast and even better: discover this KDrama and love it too!Our 5 Dramas to Know UsKatie:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/78JNJzyZCR91e27V5WcMb1?si=JQymLo0qQBSeMCwQPwn9RQCarolien https://open.spotify.com/episode/33jVPiDVZjOzy1UUNvT216Charlottehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6tF9CNbVDNQcFWA48vPeBl?si=d9dd8b0f9aab4359Zoehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/chatting-the-1st-quarter-2026-in-asian-dramas/id1698849342?i=1000761349487Historical BackgroundJackson, J. K. (2024). Korean Ancient Origins: Stories of people & civilization (Gen. Ed.). FlameTree Publishing.Lee, P. H. (1975). Song of Flying Dragons: A critical reading. Harvard University Press.Robinson, T,. & Ji, M. (2023). A Flying Dragon: King Taejo, Founder of Korea’s ChosonDynasty. Heidelberg Asian Studies Publishing. .https://doi.org/10.11588/hasp.1158Bodashiri’s List of SFD Historical Info with episode-by-episode links:https://www.tumblr.com/bodashiri/137740642551/the-list-of-sfd-historical-infoSome Confucianism BasicsAfternoona Asks: The History of Wuxia with William Hanhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5QavgvOYx5b8Nw6rKGn67C?si=d4bJbHgqQBCK2ettjDfClA&nd=1&dlsi=fdefb4d989fb4d4dNow and Then: Korean Philosophy of the Joseon Dynastyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4PcixCdqlS0BnrfJrJyC6H?si=OVAzpoxuQO-PxRok60a5YA&nd=1&dlsi=a059e814057748b1Six Flying Dragons Material made by The Patreon Dragon Squad6 Flying Dragons Affiliation Trackerhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1vWl0RAhRBnKIDPSj9OpJ1nEgl7pY4iJn/view?usp=drive_link6 Flying Dragons Relationship Trackerhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1JGn4Ctbf2HsDkw9Hfu-A-THl2FCTkZEE/view?usp=drive_link

Sarah and Grace are back together to catch up on their summers and share K-Drama inspired travel experiences and tips. We begin with a bit of a tangent about our first BTS concert experiences (!!!), before a short check-in on what K-content we're watching. Then (starting around 25:40), we discuss Sarah's most recent work trip to Korea. She squeezed in quite a few fun new K-drama inspired experiences and learned some new travel tips. Grace also offers some highlights of a spring family trip to Seoul, as well as an overview of her quick trip to Quebec City, where it was all things Goblin. We hope these highlights and tips inspire you to plan your own Asian-content inspired travel soon!Some tips and highlights mentioned:T-money app - can top up with credit cardNaver map - good with busesGangnam Gop (serves solo diners)Soha Salt Pond - salt breadMBC studio tour - KlookDaejanggeum Park tour - ViatorParadise Resort IncheonBukchon Traditional Craft CenterSeoul Children's Grand ParkNaksan ParkNamdaemun Market - upstairs/inside for bulk souvenirs/giftsGoblin Travel Spots BlogFor more, find us at www.afternoonaasks.com

We are back with another deep, deep, deep dive into an Ahn Pan Seok classic drama - Secret Love Affair, a 2014 Korean Drama starring Yoo Ah In and Kim Hee Ae - this is an Afternoona Patreon fave for a set of slice-of-life, melodrama lovers. Sarah is back with Katie & Charlotte (who you may have heard discussing The Art of Negotiation, another Ahn Pan Seok directed drama) to chat through this, one of their joint faves.As ever, there is a spoiler free section where we discuss the show so you can listen in to see if this will or won't work for you - how is the adultery handled, will it give you the ick? For fans of this show already the back half spoiler free section will allow you to indulge your inner geek. And for many, including Sarah, Katie's explanation of what actually happened with all the slush funds might prove useful!Show NotesThe Art of Negotiation Deep Dive with Katie & Charlotte - Afternoona Asks Episode 54https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/the-art-of-negotiation-deep-dive/id1698849342?i=1000715307674Our 2023 Year End Review with Katie - Part 1 (to hear Katie's 5 to know yous)https://open.spotify.com/episode/78JNJzyZCR91e27V5WcMb1Something in the Rain Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight Episode 183https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KECBbwqvazEMy Liberation Notes - Afternoona Delight Episode 175https://podcasts.apple.com/qa/podcast/my-liberation-notes-worship-weariness-and-whoa-baby-mr-gu/id1551567801?i=1000636891228

Sarah is back with two new Patreon guests - Amber and Vicki - to take a look at this year's second quarter Asian dramas. We discuss releases this quarter such as My Royal Nemesis, Filing for Love, Yumi Cells 3, The Perfect Crown and many others. We also get to know Amber and Vicki and their tastes in dramas. Note there will be some small spoilers for dramas discussed.Show NotesSomething in the Rain Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight Episode 183https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KECBbwqvazEMy Dearest through a Confucian Lens Deep Dive - Afternoona Asks Episode 25https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-dearest-unpacked-with-a-confucian-lens/id1698849342?i=1000650987080Under the Queen’s Umbrella Deep Dive - Afternoona Asks Episode 81https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/under-the-queens-umbrella-deep-dive/id1698849342?i=1000775028303Blackout Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight Episode 286https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-out-a-twisty-whodunit-thriller/id1551567801?i=1000741668873Death Game - Afternoona Delight Episode 210https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deaths-game-no-filler-all-killer/id1551567801?i=1000663186888Alice Coldbreath novels (Medieval Romance, Victorian Historical Romance: https://www.alicecoldbreath.com/June Hur - Behind Five Willowshttps://www.junehur.com/

Sarah and Grace are back together to deep dive a 2022 top Kdrama, Under the Queen's Umbrella. If you have not yet seen this drama, join us as we discuss the incredible acting by two of our favorite female leads supported by a stellar ensemble cast, the amazing writing by a relatively unknown screenwriter we expect more great things from, and what made this drama resonate with us, in the spoiler-free section. And for those who have watched this drama, relive the drama with us as we reflect on the themes of motherhood and revenge, the positive impact a well-written, multifaceted villain can have in a drama, and our favorite healing and heart-wrenching moments. References:K-Actor Fan Events with Jasmine https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ix8SpJtQ9aeO3j1zuarSY?si=6F-HW6G_SD-j-3eUsxcw0AMeeting Your KDrama Fave IRL: Jung Hae In's 10th Seasonhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0WDjbONoNaYkyGvfOiwqaM?si=ZWJKr_xwRoiBvxNMPqzkhQSarah's posts from the Lee Jehoon HK fanmeet:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXw3m4kylTt/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXw3m4kylTt/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==For more, find us at www.afternoonaasks.com

Welcome to our latest episode! This is now the third in our series of Asian language introductions for Asian Drama fans. We are delighted to be joined by Shogo, an old University friend of Sarah's and tri-lingual Japanese, English and Mandarin Chinese speaker to the podcast - where he gives us an intro to Japanese and comparisons with Chinese and Korean. All three of us share cultural and linguistic experiences and we also get into some Japanese culture questions sent in by listeners.For previous episodes on Korean and Chinese check out links below:An Intro to Korean for KDramasIntro to Chinese Language for Asian Drama fans

We deep dive the beautiful and criminally underrated Korean Drama Lost in this episode. Sarah is joined by fellow Patreon guests Cate and Angela.  We discuss why this slice of life drama is such a cult fave for KDrama watchers that love a slower, character centred and inner conflict driven drama. If you have yet to watch this drama, check out our non-spoiler section to see if this drama might work for you - we cover what makes it stand out, how amazing the cast are and talk through our favourite scenes.Show NotesCate’s first podcast - 1st Quarter 2025 drama review with Erin - Episode 49Mr Plankton Through a Confucian Lens - Afternoona Asks Podcast - Episode 46Mr Plankton Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight Podcast- Episode 232Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo - Afternoona Delight Podcast - Episode 244