About this episode

The episode discusses the highlights and lowlights of Asian dramas from the first quarter of 2026.

We've just finished the first quarter in Asian dramas - join us to discuss the winners and the duds of the quarter so far. Sarah is joined by Patreon guests Yarrow and Zoe to chat through our favourite dramas, performances and the ones we dropped. See if you agree with our takes or perhaps find new dramas you wish to start. Show Notes Hometown Cha Cha Cha Deep Dive (Sarah's first podcast! With Afternoona Delight) - Episode 45 Liberation Notes Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight - Episode 175 Love Next Door Deep Dive - Afternoona Asks - Episode 43 I am Not a Robot Deep Dive - Daebak Podcast - Episode 99 Twinkling Watermelon Deep Dive - Afternoona Delight - Episode 194 Singles Inferno Season 5 - Afternoona Delight - Episode 296 Queen In Hyun's Man Deep Dive - Daebak Podcast - Episode 103

People in this episode

Host: Sarah

Guests: Yarrow, Zoe

Topics covered

• Asian dramas
• drama reviews
• performances
• quarterly recap
• entertainment

Keywords

• Asian dramas
• drama reviews
• performances
• Hometown Cha Cha Cha
• Liberation Notes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Liberation Notes, Love Next Door, I am Not a Robot, Twinkling Watermelon, Singles Inferno Season 5, Queen In Hyun's Man

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