Episode 1 - Introduction and K Dramas

If you’ve watched old Rom Com classics many times and are tired for it, this one's for you!! Romantic comedies are the bread and butter genre of Korean and Chinese dramas. They are so much fun in the way they are made and the way they are treated, it's template and the flavors. We talk about Rom Coms with Poorvaja, join us for this fun ride. 

A story of a former 'Go'/Baduk player, with no educational background trying to make it in a typical workplace. In this episode we discuss Misaeng: Incomplete Life with Deepauk (@complicateur on Twitter). A unique show which resonates with everyone who works in a collaborative environment and goes through the daily grind.  Deepauk is a cohost of 'The Other Banana' Podcast that discusses South Indian Movies. 

All drama watchers have observed the incessant product placements in shows. In this Episode, Seema joins us to provide a unique perspective on PPL in shows. With her experience in Marketing for years across named companies in India we try to scratch the surface a little bit. Do give it a listen and let us know if we have missed any big ones. (Seema is @merrywitch on Twitter).

Historical KDramas transport us into a different time and captivate the viewer with interesting storytelling and unique story arcs. In this episode we do a top 10 (okay 11... ) must see Chinese and Korean dramas. If you are into this genre, do tweet to us at @bandra_girl or @ramyaprakash and let us know what your favorites are. 

What was the best part of your youth?? Friends, food, neighbors, school and loads of memories?. Join us on this pure nostalgic journey as we peel through these characters and navigate relationships of folks living in Ssangmun. Reply 1988 is that slice of life show that will melt your heart and will want you to reminisce about the good ol' days. We have Krithikaa and Kartographer as guests for this gem. This one is for everyone!! Give it a listen!!

What was the best part of your youth?? Friends, food, neighbors, school and loads of memories?. Join us on this pure nostalgic journey as we peel through these characters and navigate through lives of a few friends in Ssangmun. Reply 1988 is that slice of life show that will melt your heart and will want you to reminisce about the good ol' days. We have Krithikaa and Kartographer as guests for this gem. 

Soojin & Krithikaa join us for a deep dive into the 2021 Netflix show 'Lovestruck in a City'. Takes on the short format, perfect men, flawed women, Rin-i's lifestyle choices and so much more. We had a fun ride and hope you all do too. 

Discussing K Dramas and Endings with Kritika aka KaraboonDi (On Twitter). Do you like happy endings or sad or cliffhangers, come join us for more fun discussions. 

What dramas have great female leads?? What draws us to them, and other related stuff. Join us for the episode on female leads. 

Hi everyone, you are listening to Drama durbar , we are your hosts Ramya & bandragirl, discussing everything about K dramas and c-dramas. We will talk about where to start in dramaland, recommend new shows, discuss what we’re watching, and much more. We love discovering themes and finding connections across cultures. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned drama fan, we’ll have something for you.