Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…
Emi's low effort reviews of any and all Asian dramas, from Korean dramas to Chinese dramas, Taiwanese dramas, Japanese dramas and much more! All reviews contain spoilers, beware. New episodes every Wednesday!
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140. The Backdoor Rise of Chinese BL, the Omegaverse, and ABO Desire Ep 1–3 First Impressions!
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I still can’t get over the fact that we got an actual Chinese Omegaverse BL drama in 2025. It’s absolutely legendary how producers are skirting China’s strict censorship laws by filming in places like Singapore and Taiwan and airing exclusively on Western streaming platforms. In this episode, I talk about the history of BL censorship in China, how …
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I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Our Unwritten Seoul. It's not fast paced but that was just fine with me. This slice of life drama ended with everyone resolving past conflicts and getting closures and it was beautiful to watch. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me …
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In this episode I talk about Head over Heels, and Hunter with a Scalpel, two dramas that have my attention. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology Y…
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137. Our Unwritten Seoul Ep 9-10 Review - "Ro-sa" and her friend were the definition of True Love
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They left me feeling emotional, and sad. Another thing I will say is that though we are almost at the end of this series, I am still not sold on the development of our main characters. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to …
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136. Our Unwritten Seoul Ep 7-8 Review - I'm glad people are communicating more! I'm loving the character development!
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In this last two episodes of Our Unwritten Seoul, more people discover the twins' secret but just in time for their development. Characters are also communicating and bonding more, even if it takes some people falling down stairs first... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow…
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I’m really starting to feel the growth in all the characters. The twins still think they’re fooling everyone, but honestly, their friends deserve more credit—they've clearly figured out what’s up. I'm glad Mi-ji finally realizes her misunderstanding, But Mi-rae desperately needs a hug.. and maybe therapy. Or the farmer?? which she just might be get…
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134. Our Unwritten Seoul Ep 3-4 Review - Mi-ji's so good at gaslighting, she could be a politician
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The identity switch continues (poor Ho-su might not survive this cuz honestly 10/10 gaslighting skills from Mi-ji, and since she currently has no purpose in life, she should consider a career in politics... Also, the moms bonding, so cute! Also, the chemistry between all the leads is so good, it hurts. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dr…
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133. Our Unwritten Seoul Ep 1-2 First Impressions - Park Bo-young Pulled Double Duty—and I'm Here for It!
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I'm only two episodes into Our Unwritten Seoul and I’m already all in. Park Bo-young is pulling double duty as twin sisters, and she’s killing it—but can we talk about the chemistry between her and Park Jin-young? Their scenes together have this subtle spark that totally caught me off guard (in the best way). In this episode, I’m sharing my first i…
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132. Bonded Hearts (Pieng Jai Tee Pook Pun) - One of my favorite depictions of childhood sweethearts
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When I say Suer walks the ground Mook walks on, I mean he practically crawls. The bond, the trust and the communication, just chefs kiss. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebo…
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... great NC scenes! All those kisses... I came for the toxicity and stayed for the chemistry. So far so good! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasolog…
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Business As Usual has been a cute little watch so far... loving it!! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dramasology Twitte…
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I finally started Resident Playbook and I have to say, its not as heartwarming as Hospital Playlist.. and yes, I do compare the two. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: f…
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In this episode, I cover three dramas on my watchlist: Resident Playbook, Business as usual, Demon Hunter's Romance. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dram…
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Light Shop blends the supernatural with some really raw, human moments. It’s eerie, emotional, and kind of beautiful in they way it explores what drives us to keep going—especially when we’re stuck in the unknown. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and t…
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For Eagle Brothers is a nice reminder of why I like weekend dramas! I love the relationship between the sister-in-law and the brothers. It really warms my heart and I absolutely love the military-heiress couple! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tel…
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125. The Scandal of Chun Hwa - A bold reimagining of historical dramas centering female desire.
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I'm always sold on a story that gives women sexual agency and liberation and The Scandal of Chun Hwa does just that. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dram…
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TopForm is only on its third episode but it feels like eternity. Smart and Boom playing Jin and Akin exude such intense chemistry that I just might not survive through this! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Red…
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I like how clever the male lead is. I like how he loves the female lead regardless of their situation, and how she also loves him right back. I also like that the female lead has motives not necessarily tied to the male lead, despite her love for him. This drama is definitely textbook makjang but thankfully just the right amount. At this point, I j…
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122. Thamep Ep 13 Final Review - This series will go down as one of my all time favorite BLs
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I'm not ready to say goodbye to Thame, Po and LYKN... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter: twitter.com/…
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Po finds Thame’s letter, and I might've shed a tear... Between Po getting fired and teaming up with MARS, this episode had me on edge—one step closer to the finale, and I’m not ready to say goodbye! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you…
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I continue on my weekly review of ThamePo and this episode was a tearjearker... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dramaso…
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Nothing can begin to explain how I love ThamePo... In this episode, I continue on my review of ThamePo and looking into the critique of the toxic idol culture. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.co…
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William and Est deliver one of the best performances and I can't get enough of them. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dr…
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117. When it rains, it pours (Futtara Doshaburi) Ep1-4 Review - Turn off your moral compass for this one
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Correction: I say Sei's BF is aromantic, but I mean asexual. We don't condone cheating in the house... or do we? Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasol…
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116. ThamePo Heart That Skips A Beat Ep 1-7 Review - When Subtlety Hits Like a Truck: The Art of Saying More with Less
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ThamePo, a Thai BL that completely surprised me. The show is simple but so full of heart, with amazing chemistry between the leads, William and Est. What I love most is how emotions speak through actions, not just words. The story feels real and natural, and you can feel every bit of the connection between Thame and Po. It’s a Thai BL that’s defini…
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Guardians of the Dafeng could have easily become one of my favourite dramas, but that ending was so abysmal... I better see a season 2 sometime in the next few years. I don't care if it takes as long as Joy of Life did to release its season 2. But it better happen! That said, I had a blast with this drama. Super super entertaining! Thanks for liste…
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Our Youth is one of those dramas that leaves you feeling emotional. Hirukawa was a character that had me wanting to take up arms to protect him, because he is pure, yet has to go through so much. Thankfully, Minase comes to care for him, and they are able to be there for one another. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for a…
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113. Drama's I'm anticipating in 2025 - When it rains, it pours, Our generation, The Best Thing, Wife of a 21st Century Prince
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Just me talking about some of the dramas I'm excited for in 2025. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter: …
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I'm sat for a drama that reminds me of EverNight and Joy of Life which is why Guardians of the Dafeng with only four episodes so far, has me captivated. When The Phone Rings continues to be entertaining as it ends into its final episodes. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow…
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It has been a great year for dramas and here are my 2024 wrapped! I discuss my Best romance drama, Best mini drama, Top couple (best otp), The chaos award. The drama that wins for the theatrics, My hidden gem, Top WTF was that drama, Top historical drama, Most disappointing let down drama, Top BL, and My very best of the best drama, the ones that h…
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Spoiler Alert: I speculate on the mystery aspect of the drama which might or might not be accurate so watch at your own risk. My obsession with When the Phone Rings continues this week and I have questions... but I have also watched episode 5 and 6 a billion times that I think I also have my answers. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dram…
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109. Blossom Ep 1-11 First Impressions - December is a gift that just keeps giving. Blessed with another rebirth plot and this one might be the best one yet!
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Correction: I say Blossoms with an s but this drama is titled Blossom without the s. It's funny how quickly this drama got me hooked. Blossom is just my type of drama. I absolutely love when my leads get to return to the past for a do-over. Then they fall in love and take down their enemies. I love a power couple and Blossoms is giving just that! .…
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When The Phone Rings continues to be my obsession. I am actually hoping this drama sticks the landing with the plot. It's going so well so far. The Trunk was just as entertaining. I have to say, the ex-wife Seo-Yeon, is a final boss villain! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Fol…
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107. When the Phone Rings Ep1-2 First Impressions - There's something about a husband secretly pining for his own wife that's just...
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When The Phone Rings is fast becoming my guilty pleasure! Because what do you mean this is an arranged marriage, where the uptight male lead is secretly in love with his own wife and loses all sense of reason when she's in a hint of danger?! Wattpad called and they want one of their novels story back! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dra…
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106. My Cherie Amour - The rich outspoken heiress & a straitlaced judge falling in love is a sight to behold
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My Cherie Amour has me enamored! The female lead super dynamic, confident and just amazing especially for her time. The male lead also has my heart. He is so lovely and looks absolutely dashing in every outfit! Correction: When I say production companies, I mean the network channel that airs the drama/lakorns. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website…
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105. Watchlist Digest: Drama's I'm anticipating - The Trunk, When the Phone Rings and Light Shop
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The Trunk, When the Phone Rings and Light Shop are three drama's I'm anticipating. Two of three includes a married couple which seems like the vibe going into Christmas lol. The Light Shop is my most anticipated of all three though, and that stems from the fact that it's from the Author and Screenwriter of Moving which remains one of the most origi…
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Autumn's Concerto is one of the classics. I have rewatched this drama quite a few times. I find the male lead especially well written but the female could've been given better character development in the second half. Every other character was also well developed, and very relatable. Honestly, dramas of this 2000s era were everything. Love this! Th…
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103. Love of Nirvana Ep 1-10 First Impressions - The ML is morally questionable and that's what makes the drama worthwhile
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Love of Nirvana has me glued to my screen. I think this is one of the few legitimate enemies to lovers drama. Because the ML has tortured the FL so many times that it would be a miracle when they end up together. The ML is also morally ambiguous and will resort to just about anything to achieve his goal, and no FL is gonna get in his way. I love hi…
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102. Watchlist Digest - Judge From Hell, The Rise of Ning and Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo
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There are three dramas that currently have my attention. Judge From Hell remains an enjoyable fun time despite the heavy subject matter. The Rise of Ning, on the other hand, is my current obsession. I love when my couple has trust and respect for one another. It makes their bond ironclad and delightful to watch. And that is what the leads in The Ri…
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The Rise of Ning is my latest Chinese drama obsession. It reminds me of Love like a Galaxy and Story of Minglan, and I'm here for it. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: …
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100. The Judge from Hell Ep 1-4 First Impressions - It's very camp and so fun! We love an vengeful queen!
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The Judge from Hell is Park Shin-Hye's return to the small screen and I'm loving her in this new role. I'll need more dramas like this where the lead is an unremourseful, uncaring, merciless, and down right sociopathic character. Especially when its the female lead! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The…
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99. You Are My Lover Friend Ep 1-14 First Impressions - The leads are literal soulmates, and most believable friends to lovers drama I've ever watched.
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You Are My Lover Friend has to be one of the best portrayals of the friends-to-lovers trope. I am really enjoying how much they care for one another and the lengths they will go to for each other. They are so fluffy and make me want to believe in love. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology P…
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98. 4 Minutes Final Review - This drama shows just how terribly written characters can ruin a good story
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Korn and Tonkla were the only impressionable part of this drama. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dramasology Twitter: t…
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The Time of Fever is easily one of the best BLs have watched and the chemistry between the leads just shot this to the top of my Favorites List! Just wow.. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/…
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I finally caught up on Queen of Tears and I have just one gripe with the drama.... (Not to be taken seriously). Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasolo…
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95. No Gain No Love Ep 1-3 First Impressions - It's unbelievable how hilarious and engaging I'm finding this drama
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No Gain No Love might become one of my favourite romcoms of all time, and I'm only 3 episodes in! Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: yo…
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No Korn slander will be allowed in this house. Great on the other hand... Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddit.com/u/dramasology Facebook: facebook.com/dramasology YouTube: youtube.com/@dramasology T…
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In the episode of The Dramasology Podcast, I cover Love Next Door, a new drama starring one of my favorite actresses, Jung So-min. I will be honest and say, this drama hasn't caught me because I feel it is very similar to tons of other dramas about the FL going back to her hometown to rediscover herself but I'll keep watching for my girl. I am enjo…
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No one will ever understand my love for Our Dating Sim, the 2023 Korean BL series. This is easily one of my all time favorite dramas because everything was giving. Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell me what you'd like me to review: Reddit: reddi…
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I caught up on the first two episodes of 4 Minutes and I am absolutely blown away by the cinematography and the story. The super sizzling tension between the leads also helps. This drama already has me on edge Thanks for listening! Visit my Website: www.dramasology.com for all episodes of The Dramasology Podcast. Follow me on social media and tell …
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