Underrated Gems and How Kdramas Inspired a Trip to Korea with Constance

S2 E28 / Constance, journalist, gardening writer, and nonfiction book reviewer—and of course, dedicated Kdrama fan—joins me to talk about favorite Kdramas and her trip to South Korea.

✈️ We explore Constance’s international background, her Kdrama origin story (including discovering Extraordinary Attorney Woo), why she finally traveled to Korea, and what keeps her hooked on Asian dramas.

✨ And we list our current watches, favorite Kdramas, discuss the “found family” trope, and explore the emotional resonance of Kdrama storytelling.

💚 Spoiler Free episode. Enjoy! 

Currently Watching:

• Happiness
•  Bon Appétit, Your Majesty 
• Ms. Incognito
• Typhoon Family

Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the following shows: 

• Extraordinary Attorney Woo
• Hometown Cha Cha Cha 
• Crash Landing on You 
• Healer
• Holo Love
• Hospital Playlist
• Romance is a Bonus Book
• Touch Your Heart
• Love Scout
• Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung
• Train to Busan
• Taxi Driver
• Vincenzo
• Strong Girl Bong Soon
• Her Private Life (but I meant What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim)
• My Love From the Star
• Designated Survivor
• Book recommendation: The Birth of Korean Cool by Euny Hong https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Korean-Cool-Conquering-Through/dp/1250045118

Link: 

The Birth of Korean Coolby Euny Hong 

https://books2read.com/u/mgqkpR (Affiliate Link)