African Seoulmates

A whole Season Two in the bag?! Join us (Melissa, Nolizwe, and Nomsa) as we reflect on the little season that could. In this episode, you can expect the usual: chemistry analysis, jokes, and some of your fave oppas catching a stray or two (come fight us in the DMs!). It's always love and gratitude for you, African Seoulmates! Thank you for tuning in.

Seoulmates, hands up if your younger self ever made truly questionable decisions when it came to a love interest. So questionable, in fact, that your besties bombastically side-eyed you? Yu Na-bi (portrayed by Han So-hee) and Park Jae-eon (played by Song Kang) navigate the world of dating among their fellow art school friends in this messy yet somehow relatable drama, Nevertheless.

Gather 'round, fellow drama aficionados! Get ready to immerse yourself in the opulent world of 'The Heirs' with our latest podcast episode. Join us as we dissect the captivating narrative, star-studded cast, and emotional rollercoaster that defines this timeless Korean drama. Delve into the lives of the privileged elite and follow the intricate relationships that unfold

In this episode, recorded at Banchan Restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa, we delve into the world of Korean food. While sharing a hearty meal with owner Jamie Jeong, we explore the nuances of Korean cuisine and its role in storytelling. From the classic ramyeon to mouthwatering bulgogi, we uncover the flavors that add a special touch to our favorite K-dramas and their history.

A taxi service set up as a front for a vigilante justice organization? You’ve got our attention, Kim Do-gi (Lee Je Hoon), Chairman Jang, and the Rainbow Deluxe Taxi team! It’s heartbreaking that this revenge/action drama is inspired by real-life crimes, but we’re here for the action sequences and justice being meted out. Whether you would select the blue or red option (IYKYK)

Fake smiles and feigned politeness mask the deeply competitive vibes among the moneyed and connected residents of Sky Castle. The drama shows that parents don’t play when it comes to their children’s futures - sometimes at the expense of their offspring’s own happiness. Tune in to find out why we were on edge from beginning to end, with plot twist after plot twist.

There’s no way to capture what Korean dramas mean to individual African Seoulmates and our community as a whole. In this episode, though, we share some of the reasons that drew us in or kept us coming back. Tune in and tell us why you started watching K-dramas and continue to do so.

The cast of Business Proposal takes us down memory lane to some of our favorite over-the-top romcoms (ahem, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim). The sound effects, fashion, second leads, and humor really had us wondering if we were back in 2016 or 2018! Tune in to hear what we thought of Kim Se-jeong and Ahn Hyo-seop’s respective portrayals of employee Shin Ha-ri and black-card-ca

In this episode, we go back to the first time at least one of us encountered the talent that is Lee Je Hoon. Imagine the casting choice of Shin Min-a (a firm fave) and “Bae” Hoon oppa as love interests Song Ma Rin and Yoo So Joon! If romance and time travel and questions about whether or not we can change fate pique your interest, tune right in, then let us know how you would r

Park Eun-bin stars as Woo Young Woo, a rookie attorney at a top law firm in Seoul and a woman on the autism spectrum. The drama focuses on how Attorney Woo navigates adulthood, workplace drama, and more, against a backdrop of riveting legal cases. Tune in for the review and let us know your rating!