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Lola Pops Off about Kdramas is a podcast with ramblings on and musings about Korean dramas! Join me for episodes on the latest Kdramas airing, and fun throwbacks to the classics! Listen in if you don’t mind hearing me ramble about my love of well-crafted characters, the art of storytelling, and the beauty of a scene! Join me as I use this podcast to document my love of and appreciation for Kdramas!
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Let’s See What’s Up: Kokdu: Season of Deity Initial Thoughts
Today’s episode is another “Let’s See What’s Up,” but this time I check out Kokdu: Season of Deity. Now, brace yourself for a pretty quick episode because I was able to sum up my initial thoughts of Kokdu in a few words. I won’t share them here, but listen now to found out! Let’s just say…let’s just say…yeah…check out the episode!
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Let’s See What’s Up: Crash Course in Romance & Strangers Again Initial Thoughts!
Today’s episode is the introduction to my ‘Let’s See What’s Up! Initial Thoughts’ episodes, formerly affectionately known as my First Impressions. In this episode, I let you in on my initial thoughts after watching the first 4 episodes of Crash Course in Romance and the first 2 episodes of Strangers Again. So, if you haven’t started either of these and you’re questioning if you should, have a listen and see if there’s something for you at the start of these two dramas.
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Hold-Up: Island Midpoint Thoughts!
Today’s episode is the introduction to my Hold-Up! Midpoint Thoughts episodes, formerly affectionally known as my Midpoint Impressions. In this episode, I take a moment to collect my thoughts on Island and figure out where I stand after reaching the halfway point for this blockbuster horror supernatural Kdrama. Listen in to hear me compare it to my favorite Animes and to discuss whether I intend to return after it comes back with its part two!
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Lola’s Ramblings & Musings – Reborn Rich, Summer Strike, The Glory, Alchemy of Souls, The Forbidden Marriage, The Interest of Love, Unlock My Boss, The Fabulous, & More!
Happy New Year! I hope everyone’s new year has started off well with lots of good dramas on your docket! To start off the new year and season 3 of Lola Pops off About Kdramas, I thought I would have a casual sit-down with you to chat and catch you up on me and my state in Kdramaland. So, join me in the first Ramblings & Musings episode of the year to hear me pop off about Reborn Rich, Big Bet, Alchemy of Souls and The Glory to name a few! It’s a long one, so grab snack or start a long drive or let me join you as you clean your kitchen, either way come have listen!
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The 2nd Annual Lola Pops Off about KDramas Awards (Video Version)
Today’s episode is my final episode of 2022! It’s also My 100th Episode of my little podcast and that alone calls for a celebration! But the real highlight is having the opportunity to look back over my year of Kdramas and remember and reminisce about the stories and characters I adored and that now mean so much to me. It’s also the chance to look back over the dramas that broke my heart and disappointed me! But mostly, it’s the place where I thank you all for listening and joining me this year here at my podcast. So, as much as I enjoyed making this episode, I hope you enjoy listening and…WATCHING! Just like my awards episode last year, this episode is accompanied by a video. So, please, please watch along as you listen! Thank you, thank you, thank you 100 times for being one of the best parts of my year this year alongside so many wonderful Kdramas! Now on to the episode! P.S. Just know that this episode does not at all touch on half of the dramas I watched this year…I outdid myself with finishing around 20 more dramas than I did last year! P.P.S Some dramas were not featured in this episode because I was still watching at the time of making this episode, so they will be included in next year’s ceremony! See you then!
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Lola’s Ramblings & Musings – I Pop Off About Kdramas, How About You?
Christmas came early this year for me! This Ramblings & Musings episode was a gift to me. It was a dream to record and I can’t wait for the chance to do another one of these in the future! So, thank you, thank you, thank you to Tiffany, Nas, Sarai & Squash for allowing me to learn more about you and your time in Kdramaland! I can’t wait to continue getting to know you all and look forward to getting to know more of you listening! Please check out this episode and show lots of love to our featured guests! Also, don’t forget to help me continue this project! Answer these questions to help: https://forms.gle/77Nsm2VxLc6DTdj69
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A Letter to You from Lola
Now, just you wait! My last two episodes are labors of love that I can’t wait to share with you, so please stick around to the very end of Season 2 and join me for more professions of love in season 3 of Lola Pops off About Kdramas podcast!
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A Quick Pop-Off – Reborn Rich & Summer Strike
Today’s episode is a quick pop-off about Reborn Rich and Summer Strike! I explain a little bit about why I didn’t do a first impressions episode on these two and go into whether I’m planning to continue to watch. This episode is leading up to the final two episodes of Season 2 of Lola Pops off about Kdramas podcast, so look forward to those coming to you soon! Also, don’t forget to help me with a little project! Answer these questions to help: https://forms.gle/77Nsm2VxLc6DTdj69
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Weak Hero Class 1 Chit-Recap-Chat/Overall Impressions
Today’s episode is a chit-recap-chat and overall impressions of Weak Hero Class 1. I unexpectedly had to record this episode because I just had to talk about this drama. I thought this episode was going to be a simple overall impressions; however, it turned into a chit-recap-chat of all 8 episodes! So, if you’re someone who isn’t planning on watching this drama or if you don’t think you can handle watching this violent Kdrama, then listen in for a full recap of the story! Also, to sum up my overall impressions of this Kdrama: I was blown away by it.
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Mental Coach Jegal & One Dollar Lawyer Final Impressions
You thought I forgot about these two?! I think not! Today’s episode is my final/overall impressions of Mental Coach Jegal and One Dollar Lawyer. I don’t waste my time in this episode letting you know how I feel about these two, so come join me as I spill my heart out about them.
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i pop off about kdramas, how about you?
Hi my Kdrama Friends! My lovely listeners! It’s me, Lola, from Lola Pops Off about Kdramas Podcast and I have a new project that needs your help!
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Curtain Call First Impressions
Today’s episode is my first impressions of Kang Ha Neul and Ha Ji Won’s latest drama, Curtain Call. It’s simply a plot setup after my own heart, so if you know, you know! But I go over that and the elements of this story that might make one hesitate to watch this! So, check out this first impressions episode to learn more about this drama and why I am already in love with it!
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Kdramas I Love But No One Else Seems to…
4th installment is here! It’s the return of my “Kdramas I love, but no one else seems to” series! And yes, it’s not lost on me that there may be ample reasons why others do not love these Kdramas, but I thought I still would expose myself with some of these dramas that had me shaking my head at myself for loving them so much! Check them out now, but also don’t forget to check out parts 1-3 as well!
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Pray For Itaewon
My deepest condolences and prayers to all those affected by this tragedy in any way. My heart goes out to those grieving, healing, and still searching right now.
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Under the Queen’s Umbrella and Lola!
If you aren’t watching Under the Queen’s Umbrella…you might want to change that! I believe it was my tears shed during episode 3 that solidified for me that I was definitely glad I started this drama. The moving moments that were the Queen’s acceptance of her son and his true self were amazingly done. It was beautiful to see this handled with so much care and respect. It was also amazing to see this moment from the perspective of a mother. Truly beautiful!
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Lola’s Ramblings & Musings – Relationships in Mental Coach Jegal, Love is for Suckers, Love in Contract & Cheer Up!
Today’s episode is a little switch-up from my usual Ramblings & Musings. Instead of delving deep into my Kdramaland psyche about dramas that I’m currently watching or finishing…I thought I would instead focus specifically on a topic in a few dramas I’m currently watching. This time I focus on the relationships that make up Mental Coach Jegal, Love is for Suckers, Love in Contract, and Cheer Up! I enjoyed (so much) rambling and musing about the importance of providing characters with interpersonal relationships that are entertaining yet also varied and complex! Come have a listen to this one if you’ve ever wanted to hear Lola wax poetic about love triangles in Kdramas! (I know, what does that even mean?!)
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Under the Queen’s Umbrella First Impressions
Today’s episode is my first impressions of Under the Queen’s Umbrella. I admit early on in the episode that the main reason I decided to watch this was for Bae In Hyuk and that deciding to watch for him wasn’t the best idea. But I also go into a quick recap of the first two episodes and break down the foundation of this story, so if you were considering this Kdrama or not, listen to find out if you should or shouldn’t be!
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Little Women Final Impressions
Today’s episode is my final impressions of Little Women! In this episode, I go full-on analysis of themes in the drama and how those are the only similarities between this adaptation and the novel. I also go into a small (or large) rant and ramble about my major issues with this drama and highlight some holes the story never filled. If you want to hear what kind of impressions this drama, which was one I was excited for, left me with…listen now!
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