In this episode, we unpack the moody, visually stunning Korean period drama “Dear Hongrang”. From its tangled family drama and questionable romance plotline to its high production value and oddly claustrophobic world, we dive deep into what worked, what didn’t, and why the show left us emotionally cold despite a stellar Lee Jae Wook. Whether you loved it, hated it, or are just drama-curious, this is the post-watch discussion you didn’t know you needed.

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(04:10) The sibling mystery and romance
(06:52) What worked, what was off
(15:46) The female protagonist and other non-sequiturs
(34:50) Detour into janky subtitles
(37:09) How does it compare to our usual Cdrama fare?
(41:43) Final ratings and reflections

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

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We checked out the recently air-dropped Chinese drama, “The Prisoner of Beauty“ 折腰. While we didn’t become prisoners of this beauty, we enjoyed many aspects. Here are our thoughts based on the 11 episodes we’ve watched as of this discussion.

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(06:27) Sentiments after 11 episodes
(21:25) The main leads and other characters and actors that stand out
(33:15) Other stuff and wrap up

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

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We can’t seem to get away from Liu Xueyi costume dramas lately, but that may not be a bad thing. This time, we check out the recently released Chinese xianxia drama “Love Never Fails,” which also features one of our new favorite actors, Ao Ruipeng. Although filmed four years ago, this old-fashioned story remains fresh and has entertained us so far with its lovable comedy and characters.

(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(08:41) What works so far with this show
(18:07) The surprising comedy and other observations

Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!

You can catch us on the below platforms:
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#LoveNeverFails #落花时节又逢君 #cdrama #asiandramapodcast #juniperandelle #podcast #chinesedrama #cdramalover #cdramafans #dramareview #asiandrama #asiandramalover #costumedrama #costumedramachinese #LiuXueYi #刘学义 #HuYixuan #胡意旋 #AoRuipeng #敖瑞鹏