Today we're talking about what makes a fictional character likable, unlikable, and everything in between. Is there such thing as a universally likable character? How do our own internal biases affect our judgment of whether or not a character is likable? And can an unlikable hero or heroine redeem themselves to become likable in the end? Join us for a great discussion, and special shout out to patron Katie for today's show idea!

Book with Author's Note about the Romance Genre
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center

Books with Unlikable Characters:
You by Caroline Kepnes
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
The Never King series by Nikki St. Crow
The Lost Boys series by Jessie Walker

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On today's episode, we welcome USA Bestselling Author Jennifer Blackwood as we talk about her first foray into Kdramas. After giving her a few options, she chose to watch a listener favorite--Semantic Error. We chat about her observations on her first Kdrama and her favorite tropes. We also get into some author antics of our past, including how Megan ruined Lea's Uber rating. It's a long one, so grab a snack and settle in!

Check out Jennifer and her books at https://www.jenniferblackwood.com/

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Join Lia, Sarah (Afternoona Asks/Kdrama This) and Megan (Afternoona Army) for a deep dive in the 2018 drama Something In The Rain (aka Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food) starring Jung Hae-in and Son Ye-jin. This drama is about a thirty-something woman (whose routine has gotten stale) and the romance she strikes up with her little brother's best friend. This is a heart-felt slice of life where characters grapple with taboos, misogyny, desire (in lovers, life, the universe, and everything) and a mom who is notorious within K-drama Land--but Sarah unpacks very thoughtfully using a Confucian lens. While we can't say we love where the drama ended, and we're split on the OST, are we glad we went along for the ride? Tune in to find out!

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Happy Wednesday, everyone! We're back with another Afternoona Uncensored...or maybe it's Afternoona Check-in? Your noonas can't decide. Maybe you have a better name for it? If so, let us know! This week we discuss drama retellings, K-drama slumps, how we can still love a drama even if the ending doesn't stick the landing, and lots more!

In today's episode, we review Love to Hate You, a 2023 rom com that stole our hearts. We talk about why the heroine is for the girls, why Yoo Teo is a favorite mature hero, and why we love this mature, sexy romance. We also discuss the latest Baeksang nominees.

Kpop rec:

Midas Touch by Kiss of Life

Baeksang nominees: https://www.soompi.com/article/1653702wpp/60th-baeksang-arts-awards-announces-nominees

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Romantic comedies, aka rom-coms, have long been a beloved staple in the world of romance storytelling. But what exactly defines a rom-com, and what is the secret sauce that makes them so irresistible? It's not all that straight forward.

In this podcast, we'll dive into the world of romcom, exploring defining characteristics, the tropes and clichés that keep us coming back for more. So, whether you're a die-hard fan of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks' classic on-screen chemistry, or you fell head over heels for "Business Proposal" join us as we explore why the genre remains so popular.

K-Pop Rec: Hope on the Street, J-Hope of BTS

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We're back for another Afternoona Check-in...this time the conversation revolves around about Chicken Nugget-the 2024 drama airing on Netflix where a woman turns into...wait for it...a chicken nugget. Now it's up to her dad and his employee (who has a giant crush on her) to try to turn her back into a real live person. Two of your hosts took a bite and decided it wasn't to their taste after one episode. But one sat down and ate the entire thing and has no regrets. Who was who? Tune in to find out!

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We are missing Lia this week, but that means we (Megan and Amy) get to talk about a drama we both loved, Marry My Husband. Join us as we discuss why we like revenge stories, what makes a great villain, and how the white truck of doom works best when there is urgency rather than time to grab a latte before your imminent demise. Also, midway through the show Amy and Megan have a revalation on how they could have and should have sold this drama to Lia. Let us know what you think!

K-Pop Rec: "Body" by Highlight

BTS of Ji-Hyeok's Slow Motion Drive By thanks to @love_nainwoo on Instagram

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