
The Dramasology Podcast
Emi reviews 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!
Episodes
123 episodes
123. Buried Hearts - I do love a male-centric non-crime drama. Bonus if the lead is hot!
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 f...
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Episode 123
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25:41

122. Thamep Ep 13 Final Review - This series will go down as one of my all time favorite BLs
I'm not ready to say goodbye to Thame, Po and LYKN...
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Episode 122
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14:24

121. ThamePo Ep 12 - That letter...
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!
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Episode 121
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12:44

120. ThamePo Ep 11 - My poor baby Thame
I continue on my weekly review of ThamePo and this episode was a tearjearker...
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19:47

119. ThamePo Ep 10 Review - The calm before the storm..
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.
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Episode 119
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17:06

118. ThamePo Ep 8-9 Review - I.AM.OBSESSED!
William and Est deliver one of the best performances and I can't get enough of them.
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Episode 118
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19:47

117. When it rains, it pours (Futtara Doshaburi) Ep1-4 Review - Turn off your moral compass for this one
Correction: I say Sei's BF is aromantic, but I mean asexual. We don't condone cheating in the house... or do we?
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Episode 117
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14:25

116. ThamePo Heart That Skips A Beat Ep 1-7 Review - When Subtlety Hits Like a Truck: The Art of Saying More with Less
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 feel...
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Episode 116
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19:21

115. Guardians of the Dafeng Final Review - What was that ending??
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. ...
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Episode 115
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18:52

114. Our Youth - A simple yet beautiful love story between two lonely boys
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 hi...
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Episode 114
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17:51

113. Drama's I'm anticipating in 2025 - When it rains, it pours, Our generation, The Best Thing, Wife of a 21st Century Prince
Just me talking about some of the dramas I'm excited for in 2025.
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Episode 113
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6:28

112. Guardians of the Dafeng Ep 1-4 First Impressions & When The Phone Rings Ep 9-10
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 a...
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Episode 112
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13:43

111. My 2024 Wrapped! - The Best, the Worst, and the Why-Did-I-Watch-This Dramas
It has been a great year for dramas and here are my 2024 wrapped!I discuss myBest romance drama,Best mini drama,Top couple (best otp),The chaos award. The drama that wins for the theatrics,My hidden gem,Top WTF w...
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Episode 111
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28:22

110. When the Phone Rings Ep 5&6 - Who is Baek Saeon & who is the accomplice?
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 wa...
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20:31

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!
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 fo...
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Episode 109
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19:28

108. Watchlist Digest - When The Phone Rings Ep 3-4 & The Trunk Ep 1-6
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-Ye...
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Episode 108
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20:07

107. When the Phone Rings Ep1-2 First Impressions - There's something about a husband secretly pining for his own wife that's just...
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 da...
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Episode 107
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19:21

106. My Cherie Amour - The rich outspoken heiress & a straitlaced judge falling in love is a sight to behold
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 ...
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Episode 106
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24:01

105. Watchlist Digest: Drama's I'm anticipating - The Trunk, When the Phone Rings and Light Shop
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 anticipa...
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Episode 105
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14:14

104. Autumn's Concerto - A classic angst drama that I always go back to
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 ...
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Episode 104
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23:00

103. Love of Nirvana Ep 1-10 First Impressions - The ML is morally questionable and that's what makes the drama worthwhile
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 ambiguou...
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Episode 103
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21:20

102. Watchlist Digest - Judge From Hell, The Rise of Ning and Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo
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 t...
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Episode 102
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23:08

101. The Rise of Ning - Reminds me a lot of Story of Minglan so I'm sat.
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.
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Episode 101
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16:16

100. The Judge from Hell Ep 1-4 First Impressions - It's very camp and so fun! We love an vengeful queen!
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 whe...
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Episode 100
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10:38

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.
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...
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Episode 99
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24:59
