We're back with another Afternoona Asks ND episode. We recorded this episode during Autism Awareness month in April so thought it would be a good chance to revisit some of our favourite KDramas to guide us on how to be a good ally for Neurodivergency. Join us as we give insight into why autistic people often find Autism Awareness month difficult and the ways you could support them - all year around!Notes from the show:Previous episodes covered in this show:Extraordinary Attorney Woo Part 1 (with Sarah) and Part 2 (with J & Franzi)Suspicious PartnerIt's Ok to Not Be OkSemantic Error/Light On MeAdvert on World Down's Syndrome DayTo read more on the specific Autistic Black experience, J recommends: "Autistic and Black - Our experiences of growth, progress and empowerment" by Kala Allen OmeizaSensory social cards - Sensory overload cardsFurther reading on Spoon theoryA Manifesto for Allies Adopting an Acceptance Approach to Autism - Dr Melanie Heyworth

Today we're talking Chinese! But what is "Chinese" language? Discover the basics of Chinese language, its regional variations, its writing system and pronounciation. Grace and Sarah talk about similarities between Korean and Cantonese and we all learn some basic Chinese phrases.Show notes:Word that is used to describe passing a test or being accepted into a program: 합격하다 hab-gyeok hada - the infinitive form, to pass or, more literally, to do pass. The word discussed was just the first part, 합격 hab-gyeok, pass.We hope you enjoy our show, and we hope to bring you a Chinese culture pod with your C-Drama related questions next time, email the show with any queries you may have!

Finally we're back, with the long awaited part two of our deep dive into Autistic Lan Wangji. "It has been 16 Years....", Well, two months, but we know you've all been at the edge of your seats. We’re finishing our discussion of The Untamed, starring Wang Yibo (王一博) and Xiao Zhan (肖战). It’s one of the most watched series in Asian television history with 10 billion views domestically in China as of 2022 in China on one service alone, never mind the huge international success and acclaim it garnered. This all with a cleverly crafted and nuanced production that captured the spirit of the original novel, while being able to stay within the framework of China’s strict onscreen morality laws. Franziska (@wanderingfranzi) and J (@theflowerthatbloomsalone) are joined by enthusiastic fandom guests and fanfic writers Jie (@JieJie_AiNi), Kaey (@Firebrd86) and PaidSubscription (@PaidSubAO3) for a deep dive into autistic-coded Lan Wangji. In this part two, we discuss the Cloud Recesses as a haven but also a constraint on an autistic Wangji, as well as how Wei Wuxian was the first one to really perceive Wangji and hear “the melody of his heart.” Add in queer symbolism, how an autistic Wangji articulates the drama’s themes, and a chat about the fics our authors have written. Join us as four fandom nerds and one very enthusiastic cohost (who wants to binge watch it all again) talk about the concept of expansive love, what we see the characters doing post-canon, and how Lan Wangji might just have the best arc an autistic character could have. PS this pod is not spoiler-free! Plus be sure to listen to part one (released for Valentines Day) where we discussed which of Wangji’s traits resonated the most for us, what we loved about his character development as an autistic-coded character (is it one of the best arcs ever?), and how and why his relationship with ADHD-coded Wei Wuxian just works so well. Don’t miss it!For Transcripts for both Parts 1 and 2 please see our website: https://www.afternoonaasks.com/transcriptLinks: Jie’s fics https://archiveofourown.org/users/jiejieainiPaid’s fics https://archiveofourown.org/users/PaidSubscriptionKaey’s fics https://archiveofourown.org/users/PixieLeaderzhiji explained https://www.tumblr.com/hunxi-guilai/612161034673946624/all-right-guys-lets-have-a-conversation-aboutPost with quote about the melody of his heart https://hunxi-guilai.tumblr.com/post/620065749733720064/god-please-tell-us-more-about-who-you-think-lan#kdramapodcast #kdramapodcasts #Idrama #cdramas #cdrama #chinesedrama #xianxia #koreandramapodcasts #asiandramas #asiandramapodcast #autisticcoded #autisticpodcast

In the second installment of our Confucian series, Sarah and Grace dive deep into the 2023 historical drama My Dearest. We discuss what made the drama "so Confucian," different characters and their varying levels of adherence to Confucianism, including our anti-Confucian hero and heroine, and try to clear up the confusing plot points and timeline. We had a lot of fun unpacking our joint favourite drama of 2023 and hope you enjoy listening it too!For a preview/another take on the drama, check out our sister pod's earlier discussion at Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts

Haeji, Sarah's tour guide from her Gwangjang Market night tour in Seoul, joins us this episode to talk about life in Seoul in the era of Hallyu. We get her perspective on accessibility for people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ life, feminism, and drinking culture in Korea. We discuss what hot topics are for young women in Seoul right now and also talk about the centrality of Seoul to Korean life. In our Korean language section, we have fun learning some slang.Find Haeji on Instagram @gmt_haeji or see what her company's tours are like @jfromkorea, @goodmatetravel, and book her tour on AirBnB abnb.me/c3KME2UiYpb

Sarah and Grace are joined by Youjeong Ssaem, one of Grace's Korean teachers, for a chat about the South Korean educational system. We go into technical details before discussing broader issues currently impacting students and teachers, like school violence and pressure to academically excel. In the language section, we talk about Konglish.Find Youjeong ssaem on iTalki at: https://www.italki.com/i/reft/ABDHece/FeBBCe/korean?hl=en&utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=share_teacherCorrection: During Grace's comments about early college admissions in the US, she misremembered the relevant terms - "early decision" generally describes early admissions applications that are binding, while non-binding early admissions applications are usually called "early action."

This Valentine’s Day, the feeling of sticking to the single log bridge with us until it’s dark is not too bad! Finally, we’re covering the Untamed, starring Wang Yibo (王一博) and Xiao Zhan (肖战). Yes, one of the most watched series in Asian television history with 10 billion views domestically as of 2022 in China on one service alone, never mind the huge international success and acclaim it garnered. This all with a cleverly crafted and nuanced production that captured the spirit of the original novel, while being able to stay within the framework of China’s strict onscreen morality laws. Franziska (@wanderingfranzi) and J (@theflowerthatbloomsalone) are joined by enthusiastic fandom guests and fanfic writers Jie (@JieJie_AiNi), Kaey (@Firebrd86) and PaidSubscription (@PaidSubAO3) for a deep dive into autistic-coded Lan Wangji. In this part one of two, we discuss which of Wangji’s traits resonated the most for us, what we loved about his character development as an autistic-coded character (is it one of the best arcs ever?), and how and why his relationship with ADHD-coded Wei Wuxian just works so well. Join us as four fandom nerds and one very enthusiastic cohost (who wants to binge watch it all again) theorise a possible reason why the Lan clan has those 3000 rules and if in a modern alternate universe, Lan Wangji would make his own phone calls.Note: this pod contains spoilersPlus be sure to listen to part two (to be released shortly) where we will discuss the Cloud Recessess as a haven but also a constraint on an autistic Wangji, as well as how Wei Wuxian was the first one to really perceive Wangji and hear “the melody of his heart.” Add in queer symbolism, how an autistic Wangji articulates the drama’s themes, and a chat about the fics our authors have written. Don’t miss it! Link: The link to the translated portion of the interview with the author MXTX mentioned in the pod: https://asksythe.tumblr.com/post/716755273102082048/mxtx-interview-with-risa-wataya-for-subaru/amp#kdramapodcast #kdramapodcasts #Idrama #cdramas #cdrama #chinesedrama #xianxia #koreandramapodcasts #asiandramas #asiandramapodcast #autisticcoded #autisticpodcast #theuntamed #mdzs #chenqingling #lanwangji #weiwuxian #lanzhan #weiying

We're back with a very special guest, Lia from our sister pod, Afternoona Delight! Lia made a trip to Seoul, her first to South Korea and she's on our podcast to chat to us about how she found it, what KDrama locations she saw and how being in Seoul made her feel.Tune in to listen to how she found her trip and pick up some travel tips for your own future trip to Seoul!Notes from Show mentioned in episode:Sinchon Graffiti Tunnel Hakdong Park, GangnamGoblin walk - Doeksugung Stone WallBTS Rookie restaurant - Yoojung Sikdang Leeum museumSinger mentioned - Mesani and his EP, JungleSkincare place in Gangnam - Lienjang Plastic SurgeryThe 2 palaces - Changdeokgung and Changyeounggung Korean Dramaland - for Drama locationsPapago - also available as iOS/Android apps

Fellow podcaster William Han joins Grace and Sarah to discuss the history of wuxia, as well as its cultural context and significance. He discusses how men--and women--with a "particular set of skills" and an unshakable code have played a notable role in Chinese history and literature, why Jin Yong's wuxia novels are a lingua franca of the Chinese speaking/reading world, and how wuxia concepts have been embraced by Western creators. Join us for a deep dive into the origins of some of the most familiar C-drama themes and character archetypes!For more from William, find The Master of Demon Gorge on your favorite podcast platform. Or @w_t_han on Twitter/X. His book, From the Wall to the Water, is available via your favorite bookseller.

In another episode examining autistic coded characters in KDrama, we discuss the popular Korean BL's Semantic Error and Light On Me. Sarah, J and Fran discuss what autistic traits we saw and how the dramas handled their characters autistic traits. We talk about what worked and didn't work for us about these two dramas.Show Note:Light on Me BL Express blog mentioned in the show by J.

We invited along fellow members of the Patreon to discuss our 2023 year in dramas - this is a bumper three episode edition, which we are releasing on the last three days of 2023. This is Part 3, and here Tania and Heather are here to chat to us about their favourite dramas, performances and underrated dramas of the year. Be sure to check out the other 2 episodes in this mini-series!

We invited along fellow members of the Patreon to discuss our 2023 year in dramas - this is a bumper three episode edition, which we are releasing on the last three days of 2023. This is part 2 and here we have Erin, who is here to chat to us about her favourite dramas, performances and underrated dramas of the year. Then Grace goes through what 2023 in drama land has been like for her. Be sure to check out the other 2 episodes in this mini-series!

We invited along fellow members of the Patreon to discuss our 2023 year in dramas - this is a bumper three episode edition, which we are releasing on the last three days of 2023. First up is Katie, who is here to chat to us about her favourite dramas, performances and underrated dramas of the year. Then Sarah goes through what 2023 has been like for her. Be sure to check out the other 2 episodes in this mini-series!

Sarah is flying solo for this episode and was delighted to welcome Liliana from Tea and Soju Podcast for a chat about Chinese Dramas, what 2023 has been like for CDramas and get a shedload of recommendations for you all on your next CDrama. We hope you enjoy!Show Notes mentioned in the podKDramas vs CDramas Podcast with Tea and Soju Podcast - guest host spot with Sarah and Lia from Afternoona Delight:Follow Liliana on her social links which are all here: Five Dramas to get to know Liliana•Till The End of the Moon •Go Ahead•Hidden Love•Maiden Holmes•Under the SkinRecommendations/Comps:Xianxia:•The Starry Love•Back From The Brink•Feeling Brave- Ashes of LoveRomcom:•Once We Get Married•The Day of Becoming You •The Romance of Tiger and Rose Slice of Life:•Meet Yourself•Go Ahead•Memory of Encaustic Tile Thriller•Reset•Under The Skin•The Bad Kids•The Long NightClassics - Nirvana in Fire, Joy of Life, Story of Ming Lan

Hosts Sarah and Grace tackle the first in a multi-episode series on Confucianism, a topic that has been on our minds, and planning spreadsheet, since the beginning of the pod. We give a brief primer on what Confucianism is and how it impacts numerous aspects of life in Korea. We also discuss how it has influenced our lives and where we see it pop up in the Asian dramas we watch. In the language section, we talk about pesky romanizations and how to pronounce Yoo Teo's name, plus a refresher on how to say Lee Minho's name.Sign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*A KDrama fan? Listen to our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight - three best selling American novelists explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. Join them as they fangirl over the best characters, debate favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Or are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. Love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life.And don't forget about the newest member of our network, It's Bananas, because life doesn't make a lick of sense, but licking fruit does.

Our latest episode of Afternoona Asks ND is covering Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which just like Autism, is a neurotype with a lot of prejudice and stigma attached to it. In this podcast episode Sarah and Fran sit down to chat about ADHD traits and Fran shares her own personal experiences with them. They talk about the struggles of living with time blindness and executive dysfunction, the magic of hyperfocus and feelings of shame and frustration at the inability to regulate attention effectively. We also mention a few ADHD coded characters in preparation to future episodes on ADHD characters in asian dramas.Below some links for further reading/referred to in the show:Dirty Laundry: Why adults with ADHD are so ashamed and what we can do to help" by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHD_love 18 Signs you might have ADHDhttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/adhd-symptoms-in-adults/A Different name for ADHDhttps://www.additudemag.com/attention-deficit-disorder-vast/

We are delighted to welcome Jess, host of the fabulous Daebak K-Rambles Podcast for a fun chat about KDramas, some OG dramas, which actors are her faves and a slew of underrated KDrama recommendations! We had a blast talking to her and we hope you enjoy this one too!To listen to Daebak K-Rambles Podcast and check out some of the episodes we discuss on the pod please check out Daebak K Rambles podcast. For her socials and fun posts, check out @daebakpod on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok. The Patreon feed is www.patreon.com/alwayscriticpod.Here's a list of shows mentioned during this episode:Jess's Five to Get to Know Me:Goblin (Guardian the Lonely & Great God)HappinessSave MeThe Princess's ManOur Beloved SummerUnderrated Dramas:Temperature of LoveIt's Okay That's LoveMaster's SunLove All PlayBecause This Is My First LifeCruel CityFight for My WayQueen Inhyun's Man/Queen and IThe King2Hearts9 End 2 Outs/9 In 2 OutCain and AbelThe Crowned ClownThe Forbidden Marriage

Join Sarah, Fran and J as we deep dive It's Ok To Not Be Ok from an autistic lens. What did they get so right about Moon Sang Tae's character and why does it still hold up as one of the best portrayals of Autism in KDrama? Along the way we discuss and refer to what really rang true for us with his character and explain why. You might discover parts of his character you hadn't discovered before!Podcast Timeline:We thought it would be useful to have an outline of what we’re going to cover this episode, with time stamps. 🥳Our pre-episode catch up (mostly about Agust D): 1:14 A quick summary of the drama: 15:53Sang-tae’s autistic traits and what resonated for us, including why some of us love to rewatch our favourite shows so much: 17:14Why this drama always gets recognised for having a well written and well portrayed autistic character (hint, because the depiction works): 33.33What struck us about the relationships Sang-tae had with the people around him…this is so multilayered and intriguing: 41:47An in-depth and fascinating discussion of the interplay of trauma and autism as depicted in this drama (hint: autism plays a huge role in how we may experience trauma and CPTSD): 53:04The weighty and emotional issue of the responsibility of caregiving and of raising children with mixed needs and capabilities: 63:00A quick take on the depiction of violence in the relationship between the brothers and why it occurs and our perspectives on it: 70:30What didn’t work for us or what seemed off: 80:20Podcast Notes:Link about Naoki Higashida and his books https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/175207/naoki-higashida/ Unmasking Autism by Dr Devon Price https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688819/unmasking-autism-by-devon-price-phd/

Sarah went to see Jung Hae In at a fanmeeting in Hong Kong and is here to tell us all about it. Grace has lots of questions, including where North American fans can catch Jung Hae In in Nov 2023 and whether the fanmeeting was worth it. And we all learn how to shout out "we miss you!" and "you're so good looking!" at our next fan meeting for our favourite KDrama Oppas and actors.Show Notes:Daebak Podcast where Sarah guest hosted to discuss Jung Hae In's drama D.P. and D.P. 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d-p-ep-55/id1576157542?i=1000630413794Actors on the Road Scotland - clip of Jung Hae In getting shocked by a cannon shot: https://youtu.be/FkrnwwCVKCo?si=TYA_L2X7T-wvVgfNInstagram - follow Jung Hae In @holyhaein Fan account: @haeinheartPlease follow our instragram @afternoonasks for more clips from Sarah of the fan meetingSign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*A KDrama fan? Listen to our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight - three best selling American novelists explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. Join them as they fangirl over the best characters, debate favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Or are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. Love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life.And don't forget about the newest member of our network, It's Bananas, because life doesn't make a lick of sense, but licking fruit does.

Hosts Sarah and Grace are back to talk about Grace’s summer trip to Korea, including her favorite experiences, learnings from traveling there with her family for the first time, a discussion on wheelchair accessibility, and plans for future trips. Attractions:Changdeokgung Namsam TowerGangchon Rail ParkSpa Land Centum City (Busan)Jongro 3-ga Pocha Street 종로 3가 포차거리https://thesmartlocal.kr/pocha-streets-seoul/Myeongdong shopping street - this guide is useful: https://preparetravelplans.com/myeongdong-shopping-street-guide/Seoul Wheelchair Accessibility:https://english.visitseoul.net/accessibilityhttps://wheelchairtravel.org/seoul/http://www.koreawheelchairtour.com/?fbclid=IwAR1vYDWbwut-4fAZWywwdQsxrIfty8Etfxow878goctCREMp908w47suLewSign Up for Our Newsletter! Want our thoughts on why everyone should watch I'm Not a Robot in a 500-word essay? More thinky and/or thirsty writer takes on your favorite shows? This is the place to get it. Sign up HERE!Ready to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click here for your free Audible trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/afternoona*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*A KDrama fan? Listen to our sister podcast, Afternoona Delight - three best selling American novelists explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. Join them as they fangirl over the best characters, debate favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Or are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. Love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life.And don't forget about the newest member of our network, It's Bananas, because life doesn't make a lick of sense, but licking fruit does.